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TO OUR CUSTOMERS AND FRIENDS: 
We are pleased to send you our 1937 Garden Seed and Plant Catalog. In 
it you will find the latest improved varieties of vegetable and flower seeds, as well as 
spring bulbs, shrubs, plants, fruit and ornamental trees. Our seed crops are produced in 
growing sections best adapted to their perfect development and hardiness. 
In spite of last season s drought and many seed shortages, we assure you 
the highest quality at the lowest possible prices. We are able to do this because of our 
wide expansion of business. 
We sincerely thank our many customers for their past patronage and wish to 
assure each and every one that we will continue to offer the highest quality stocks at prices 
within the reach of all. 
Sincerely yours, 
HAMILTON SEED & COAL CO. 
IN ORDERING 
If possible, use our order sheet which will be found 
just inside of bock cover. This will assist us in prompt 
filling of your order. 
OUR TERMS are strictly cash with order. Remit¬ 
tance should be made by postal or express money 
order or check. Small amounts may be sent in stamps. 
PRICES on garden and flower seed usually hold 
good throughout the spring season. We reserve the 
right to revise these prices after our present stocks 
are exhausted and must be replaced at different price 
levels. 
HAWKEYE BRAND FARM SEEDS may be obtained 
through your local seed dealer. If he is unable to 
furnish you with your requirements, write us for prices. 
MARKET GARDENERS should write for our special 
prices on large quantities. You will find our prices 
right. 
IOWA SALES TAX. The sale of seeds, roots, bulbs, 
small plants, shrubbery, hedges and small trees are 
subject to the regular IOWA SALES TAX. Except 
FARM SEEDS, also GARDEN SEEDS when sold to 
Market Gardeners whose crop is for resale. 
HOW TO SEND MONEY. Remittance should be 
made by Post Office or Express Money Order, or Bank 
Draft. Personal checks on banks are accepted. Also 
U. S. stamps are accepted. 
QUICK DELIVERY. All orders received by us for 
merchandise on hand will be filled the day we re¬ 
ceive the order. 
ALL ORDERS ARE F.O.B. here, unless quoted 
POSTPAID. 
BUY EARLY and SAVE 
For cash prepaid orders received by us on or before 
April 1, 1937, we offer these reductions. Only flower 
and vegetable seeds can be included. 
For seed orders totalling $ 1.00 you pay $ 0.90 
For seed orders totalling $ 2.00 you pay $ 1.80 
For seed orders totalling $ 3.00 you pay $ 2.70 
For seed orders totalling $ 4.00 yau pay $ 3.60 
For seed orders totalling $ 5.00 you pay $ 4.50 
Orders for more than $5.00 are at the same 
rate of 10% reduction or 10c on the dollar. 
WE CAN MAKE THIS OFFER because of several 
reasons which we mention: 
We are able to save on the postage when larger 
amounts are ordered. We are able to give quicker 
and better service. 
We are confident that you save money. You will 
receive the highest quality seeds at a minimum of 
cost. By ordering early, all of your requirements will 
be filled so that you have your seeds in time for early 
sowing. 
WE want you to buy ALL YOUR SEEDS from us. 
We will at all times strive to give you complete satis¬ 
faction. 
PARCEL POST RATES 
First pound Each additionali 
or fraction pound 
ZONE 
Local . 7c lc 
1st zone up to 50 miles ..8c lc 
2nd zone 50 to 1 50 miles . . 8c lc 
3rd zone 1 50 to 300 miles . . 9c 2c 
Local rate applies to Cedar Rapids rural routes only. 
