TO MY FRIENDS AND C USTOMERS. 
Rose Hile, N. Y., January i,1904. 
1904 brings many changes. Examine this new Catalogue which has been carefully pre¬ 
pared, and you will find a number of them, and several additions to the business. Each year 
brings many new customers and compels me to increase facilities in order to properly take care of 
all orders. I consider this book as complete and interesting as any Catalogue I have ever issued. 
One of the main features, which will interest both old and young, is the Pony Offer. You 
will notice that every 25c purchase at mail prices carries a Pony Coupon with it, and gives every 
one an equal opportunity. Read the instructions carefully on the PONY PAGE. 
Another very important feature is my new Poultry Farm. On Page 33 you will find par¬ 
ticulars and illustrations of 18 of the most popular breeds. All this stock is the best that can be 
purchased, and I shall be glad to supply my customers at reasonable prices. 
Seed crops the past season have been, on an average, quite satisfactory, although on some 
varieties there is a serious shortage, consequently, some sorts will be much higher than usual, 
but my assortment of seeds and plants is complete and I shall have sufficient, I think to take 
care of all my customers. 
Notice the premiums offered on pages 63 and 64, which are free with orders for seeds in 
packets. I believe these are improvements over those offered last year and I have spared no 
pains to make them so. 
I know of nothing at the present time that is creating more interest than the CULTIVA¬ 
TION OF GINSENG, and I wish to call your attention to Page 32, for I believe you will be 
interested. 
Please look this book over carefully and make your selections as early as possible, while my 
stock of everything is very complete. 
Those who have planned my seeds know what they are, and it is not necessary for me to 
say more; those who have not tested them should give me a trial order this year and see if ever 
better pleased. 
Should you receive more than one copy of this Catalogue, I shall esteem it a favor if you 
will hand the extras to friends or neighbors who are in want of anything I may have to offer. 
INSTRUCTfONS ABOUT ORDERING. 
How to Order. A Those who send a neat plainly written order will be sure to have it filled correctly and with dispatch 
to sign your name, postoffice. County and State, and, if possible, use one of 
my Order Sheets and Envelopes. Cash must accompany all orders and money should be sent by Postoffice Order Bank Draft 
Express Order or Registered Letter; small amounts will be accepted in postage stamps, providing you cannot send anything else’ 
Do not send money loose in a letter without registering, it is not safe, and if lost I am not responsible for it. Silver or gold coin 
should be sewed or pasted iu cloth or pasteboard to prevent breaking through the envelope. 6 
Private Checks .A? not J S r Ild y ° Ur chock for sma11 amounts - because it costs IO cents extra to collect same, which is 
deducted from the amount, and besides, orders are held until my bankers report private checks paid 
This causes needless trouble and delay in filling orders. Always carry out the price of each article, and, after addin" the amounts 
together, remit the exact sum. ° 
I moo rta rs t, r lt occasionally happens that an order is lost, (that very seldom occurs ) therefore, if any who order, do not hear 
me within a reasonable length of time, they should send a duplicate order naming the date on which the 
former order was sent, the amount of money enclosed and in what form. Do not simply say “I sent an order about ten days ago and 
have not heard from you,” but go on and give date and so on, as requested. This will enable me to investigate the matter and fill 
the duplicate order immediately. 
Free by Mail. Iseu , d seeds, bulbs and plants free by mail at the prices named in this catalogue, except where there are 
.... 1 , ... special quotations, for the goods to be sent by express or freight, customers to pay the charges. This brings 
them to the doors of my customers, without trouble or expense. “ 
Express and Freight. My facilities are the very best for shipping and ou all articles that are to be sent by express 
or freight, I secure the lowest express or freight rate, but I DO NOT pay the transportation 
charges, and it is understood that the customer pays them upon receipt of the goods, and, iu ordering, always be sure to state whether 
goods should be sent by express or freight and give plain shipping instructions. 
Prepaid Railroad Stations. Many of my farmer customers live near prepaid railroad stations where there are 
.:. —- no agents. In such cases I ship the goods to the nearest station to this prepaid 
station, as I never pay freight charges on heavy seeds. This insures quick delivery and no danger of loss. 
M y Guarantee. , 1 exercise the greatest care to have my seeds, potatoes, bulbs, plants, etc., fresh, clean, pure and true 
to name and to reach the customer in good condition, and grow if properly planted My woods must 
be carefully inspected by purchaser upon their receipt, and if they are not found as above, I will refill the order free of charge pro¬ 
viding sufficient proof is given me within a reasonable length of time. I cannot guarantee crops and will not be held responsible 
for them, or for any liability other than as above, and if my goods are not accepted on these conditions, they must be returned at once. 
1 m DO rta nt. I wish to impress it upon the mind of every cus tomer that it is very essential to follow the above instructions 
when ordering, as this insures safe and prornpt delivery ofafigoodsordered. " 
F. B MILLS, SEEDSMAN, ® c w* te4 ) Rose Hill, N. Y. 
