FOREWORD 
N submitting this new edition of our descriptive catalogue, we take the opportunity of 
thanking our numerous friends and customers for the generous patronage which they 
have extended to us since the foundation of our business by the late Thomas Griswold, 
seventy-one years ago. 
# It has always been our aim to maintain a high standard of quality in everything we 
send out, and it is very pleasing to know that our efforts have been appreciated, as is evidenced by 
a continually increasing volume of business, which today is more extensive than ever. 
We are at all times keenly alive to the requirements of our customers, and never knowingly 
supply seeds which we cannot unreservedly recommend as of the highest grade and thoroughly de¬ 
pendable. From the time our business was started we have held fast to this broad principle, and we 
are convinced that this, combined with the fact that we give purchasers full value for their money, 
has been a leading factor in bringing about our success and gaining the confidence of thousands of 
market gardeners and others who have planted our seeds. 
We employ no agents. This catalogue is our salesman. We are the owners of the buildings 
and seed farms we occupy and conduct our business expeditiously and economically, and on practi¬ 
cally a cash basis. These are among the reasons ;why we are able to sell direct to the planter at very 
moderate prices. 
Our seed farms are situated in the heart of a fertile seed-growing country, where the crops are 
generally good. There are a few varieties of seeds, however, which do not mature satisfactorily in 
this section, and to sustain our reputation as sellers of seeds of the finest quality we have these pro¬ 
duced for us elsewhere by experienced growers. 
We promise to use our best endeavors to merit a continuance of the confidence and support which 
our patrons have accorded to us for nearly three-quarters of a century. 
THOS. GRISWOLD & CO. 
HINTS TO CUSTOMERS 
ORDERS. To make certain of prompt attention, it is important that orders be sent as early as pos¬ 
sible. Customers are urged to use the enclosed order sheet. We have ample facilities to take care of all 
business intrusted to us, and aim to ship orders as promptly as possible. 
SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS. Shipping directions should accompany each order. To avoid de¬ 
lays and the annoyance they frequently occasion, write your name and full address—mentioning post office, 
county and state—as legibly as possible and advise whether you desire the goods shipped by parcel post, 
freight or express; if by the latter, give name of your nearest express office. 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 satis¬ 
factory 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 $10.00 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 $10.00 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, productiveness 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 
patrons to pay a visit to our establishment at any time. 
