FOREWORD 
W E take pleasure in submitting to our many friends and customers our new 
catalogue for 1918 and to take advantage of the opportunity it presents to extend 
to them our sincere thanks for the generous patronage we have enjoyed since 
the inception of our business by the late Thomas Griswold in 1845. 
This year we expect an exceedingly heavy demand for seeds and owing to the short¬ 
ages of many varieties it is going to be very difficult for the seedman to take care of all 
orders and prices will undoubtedly rule higher on many items. It is not so much the 
question of price this year as it is how to supply the demand at any price and we fear 
that many of those that wait until near planting time before ordering will be greatly 
disappointed. Last year we were obliged to turn back many orders, being unable to 
fill them, and this year it may be even worse. So we advise sending in orders as early as 
possible. 
This catalogue is the only medium we employ in selling our seeds. We have no 
agents. The buildings and seed farms we occupy are our property, and as our business 
is conducted along the lines of efficiency and economy and on practically a cash basis, 
in selling direct to the planter we are able to do so at reasonable prices. 
We trust that our catalogue will receive your careful attention. If for any reason 
you are not interested in seeds we would greatly appreciate your kindness if you will 
pass this catalogue along to some one you think will be interested and notify us to whom 
the catalog is sent. 
THOS. GRISWOLD & CO. 
HINTS TO CUSTOMERS 
ORDERS. To make certain of prompt attention it is important that orders be sent as early as 
possible. We enclose order sheet and return envelope for convenience of our customers and desire same be 
used when ordering. To avoid mistakes please write out order with full shipping directions very plainly, 
retaining copy of same for reference. 
SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS. Shipping directions plainly written should accompany each order* 
To avoid delays and the annoyance they frequently occasion, write your name and full address—men¬ 
tioning post office, also address of nearest Express Office and Freight Station and advise whether you desire 
the goods shipped by parcel post, freight or express. Purchasers pay transportation charges. When no 
explicit instructions are given we use our best judgment in the matter of forwarding. Special instructions 
as to parcel post rates appear on third cover. 
ERRORS. We exercise care to prevent mistakes and to insure safe delivery, but after shipping in 
good condition our responsibility ceases. Claims for damages or miscarriage must be made to the carriers. 
_ REMITTANCES. All orders from unknown correspondents must be accompanied by" remittance 
or satisfactory references. Remittances should be made by Post-office or Express money order, registered 
mail or bank draft. Parties with established credit may send personal checks. Postage stamps accepted 
for amounts under $1.00. Make money orders payable at South Wethersfield, Conn. 
CORRESPONDENCE. Persons desiring information are requested to write their questions clearly 
and concisely. We endeavor to give immediate attention to all correspondence. 
TERMS. Prices in this catalogue are net cash on orders amounting to $15.00 or less. 
To market gardeners and others who purchase considerable quantities of seeds we allow the following 
discounts from Catalogue prices when remittance accompanies the order; On orders of $15.00 to $25.00, 
5 per cent., orders amounting to more than $25.00, 10 per cent. ' 
CATALOGUES. We will gladly send catalogues to your friends if you will supply us with their 
names and addresses. 
NON-WARRANTY. We take great care to supply only such seeds as are strong in vitality and 
true to type, and will, with proper culture, yield satisfactory results; but as most of the failures with seeds 
are due to causes entirely beyond our control, such as too deep or too shallow planting and unfavorable 
weather or soil conditions, we give no warranty, express or implied, as to description, quality, productive¬ 
ness or any other matter of any seeds, plants or bulbs we send out, and will not be in any way responsible 
for the crop. If the purchaser does not accept the goods on these terms, they are at once to be returned. 
PARCEL POST RATES AND INSURANCE. See third cover. 
AN INVITATION 
Our office and warehouse are located about six miles south of Hartford and are reached by the line 
of the Hartford and Middletown trolley (Station 23). We extend a cordial invitation to our friends and 
partons to pay a visit to our establishment at any time. 
