Twenty-eighth Annual Catalog 
Gill Bros. Seed Company 
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Main Office, Farm and Retail Store | I FARMERS CO-OPERATIVE MARKET 
N. E. 99th Ave. and Halsey St. TAbor 2683. I i ^th Avenue, near Yamhill Street 
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Dear Customers and Readers: 
This is not a large, pretentious catalog, yet it brings you an honest message about seeds, bulbs, etc. 
The high quality of our goods is favorably known throughout the Northwest, besides which we have many 
customers throughout the nation. For years we have been introducing special strains of seeds here on our 
own farms and many new varieties of our own origin are recognized as leaders by market gardeners. 
We specialize in Northwest grown seeds and where these are not obtainable we procure the best 
without regard to cost from the world's best growers. Seeds grown in moderate summer and winter 
conditions of the Northwest have great vitality and vigor. Northwest grown seeds are indicated in this 
catalog with a star. If you have not tried our seeds, please give us a trial order. Many of the largest 
growers and associations in the Northwest depend on our goods. Order early, as some varieties are short. 
Our catalog has been prepared with the desire to have it sensible and free from exaggeration. 
The cuts used are practically all made from photographs taken from samples grown by ourselves and 
are reasonable illustrations of the results obtained from our seeds. We are opposed to filling our catalog 
with a long list of worthless novelties and are confining our list to the fewest possible varieties, and 
introducing only those new sorts which have some added value over other introductions. Those who 
receive more than one copy of our catalog will confer a favor by handing it to someone interested. 
Our files show us the names of all who have ever sent us an order. To these we mail our catalog 
each year, and we also mail our catalog again to all who have received our catalog the first time last 
season, regardless whether they sent us an order or not. However, we will send catalogs free upon request. 
All members of a family should order under one name. 
OUR GUARANTEE 
We believe our seeds, plants and bulbs to be healthy and true to name; however, should they prove 
otherwise, we will replace the goods or refund the purchase price; but under no condition do we obligate 
ourselves for the crop or in any other manner whatsoever. 
Germination being so dependent upon whether conditions and the time and manner of planting, all 
of which are beyond our control, we do not guarantee germination—except in a fair and proper test. In 
case the seed should be of poor germination, we will replace them or refund the purchase price; but under 
no condition do we obligate ourselves for the crop or in any other manner whatsoever. 
If the seeds, plants or bulbs are not accepted on these conditions, they should be returned at once. 
MISTAKES 
Like all human beings, we are apt to make mistakes, and if an error occurs we will consider it a 
favor to be notified at once so that we can rectify the oversight. 
If you have a complaint, tell us first. In the rush of spring business, mistakes may happen; if 
so, tell us pleasantly about it and be assured of courteous treatment. 
SUBSTITUTION 
In view of the fact that some kinds of seed are short this year, we would suggest that customers 
give as much as possible their permission for us to substitute the nearest variety to the one ordered in 
case we should be sold out. On items of small importance, or during the planting season, when time is 
precious, we may occasionally send other sorts if out of the ones ordered, but such substitutions may be 
returned for credit if unsatisfactory to the purchaser. 
VEGETABLE SEED SUBJECT TO CHANGE IN EXTREME CASES 
We expect to be able to maintain the prices quoted in this catalog, but owing to constantly changing 
conditions, disturbing replacement values, we must reserve the right to make advances on such items as 
might otherwise be sold at a loss. 
HELPFUL SUGGESTIONS 
We are always willing to offer any assistance in our power regarding culture, best varieties for your 
soil and market, etc. We will also be glad to consider any suggestions you may wish to make to us. 
HOW TO ORDER 
Order early, as there is a heavy demand on some stocks and they may be exhausted. 
Remittance must accompany your order. Stamps are accepted up to $1.00. Money Orders, Express 
Orders, Bank Drafts and Certified Checks are preferred, although other checks are accepted for collection. 
Prices in this catalog by Express or Freight do not cover shipping expenses. E. or F., indicates 
express or freight. 
Unless mentioned, all prices are postpaid, except those by Express or Freight, indicated by E. or F. 
All prices up to and including one pound include shipping expenses and for more only when indicated. 
Give shipping instructions and write your name and address plainly on your order. 
Write your correspondence on a separate sheet from your order. The seed season is a rush season. 
SAVE MONEY BY PARCEL POST. PLEASE READ 
In ordering seeds in quantity you can save money by using our express or freight prices, marked 
E. or F. in this catalog. Simply add postage to these prices at the zone rate. In case you do not 
know the zone to Portland, simply include extra and mark order “postage allowance." Any overrun will 
be refunded to you. 
PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE 
As market gardeners and the many tests we have made for years, has given us a thorough knowledge 
of the varieties best suited for our climate, and aside from those varieties which we grow, has enabled us 
to secure our seed from the best sources. In that respect we differ from the average seed store where the 
experience is more from a selling standpoint. 
WE SPECIALIZE IN MARKET GARDENER TRADE 
Thousands of market gardeners all over the United States look to us for high-grade seeds. If you buy 
in quantities, write us a list giving variety and quantity and we will be glad to quote our gardener rates. 
PRESS OF RYDER PRINTING CO., 1081 S. W. Fifth Avenue. Portland, Oregon 
