GOODBY 1937 
We take this opportunity of expressing our appre¬ 
ciation of the favors received during 1937 from our 
old customers who have steadily traded with the In¬ 
land Seed Co. since it was organized, also to those 
who trusted us with their seed orders for the first 
time during the past year, and to those who un¬ 
doubtedly will purchase seed and other articles in the 
year 1938. 
The Inland Seed Co. makes no claim to infallibility 
but on the other hand confesses to errors made in 
spite of the utmost care given to every detail of the 
business. We highly appreciate being told when any 
article purchased from us does not turn out satis¬ 
factory or does not fully come up to representations 
made. 
The Inland Seed Co. does not believe in exaggera¬ 
tions, therefore have endeavored to describe seeds 
and other items as nearly correct as possible. Illustra¬ 
tions used represent the full grown vegetables and all 
other items as far as has been possible to make them 
identical in appearance with the original. 
We are specializing in northwest grown seeds. 
Some of these we contract direct with the farmers, 
others we purchase from growers. Northwest grown 
seeds as a rule are fully matured. The climatic con¬ 
ditions are ideal for harvesting and curing and as a 
rule strong germination can be expected. 
In life’s struggles it is sometimes the part of wis¬ 
dom to practice economy, but it is never economy to 
buy seeds at a bargain sale or to make your purchases 
and selections from a catalogue simply because said 
catalogue has made lower quotations than any of 
the others you have received. Do not make the fatal 
mistake of purchasing your seeds on a price basis 
only. The best seeds are the most economical, are 
worth more, and will produce more and give better 
results and greater satisfaction in every way. 
WELCOME 1938 
Referring to colored illustrations on outside of 
front and back covers. Desire to say that so far as 
the Inland Seed Co. knows, the illustrations and 
descriptions are true to nature and we highly recom¬ 
mend them. The other seeds on this page have all 
received the approval of the All-America Selections 
and are undoubtedly a most worthy collection and we 
believe will be approved by the most critical of flower 
lovers. 
ASTER SUPER GIANT EL MONTE 
Special Mention, All-Ainerica Selections, 1936 
El Monte was awarded the highest rank of all the new 
Aster seedlings placed in competition in 1935. Deep glowing 
crimson, composed of abundant quantities of daintily inter¬ 
laced plume-like petals, the flowers are extremely large and 
fluffy, borne on heavy non-lateral, basal branched stems. It 
is very early blooming, and i-emains in flower over a long 
period. Pkt. 15c. 
CORNFLOWER, JUBILEE GEM 
Award of Merit, All-America Selections, 1937 
Jubilee Gem is a dwarf variety of Cornflower making a 
compact plant literally covered with flowers. The plant is 
about 12 inches in height. Easy to grow, it is “everyone’s” 
flower and is adaptable for almost any purpose to which a 
plant may be put. As an edging plant, a border plant, or for 
ground work in formal beds of roses, etc., it will be found ad¬ 
mirable; it is a fine cut flower and, above all, it may be sown 
outside in the autumn for spring flowering, or in the spring 
for summer flowering. Pkt. 25c. 
BETTER GARDENING 
One of the most useful inexpensive booklets with which we 
are familiar is what is known as “Better Gardening”, edited 
by Harry R. O’Brien, a nationally known writer on garden and 
farm topics, as well as teacher of Agricultural Journalism at 
Ohio State University. 
This booklet contains 48 pages and has chapter or chapters 
on 26 different subjects filled full of very interesting and in¬ 
structive information. Forwarded to your address for 10 cents 
or will forward it free upon request with any order amounting 
to $1.00 for package or bulk vegetable seeds. 
PETUNIA, FLAMING VELVET 
Gold Medal, All-America Selections, 1936 
The only Gold Medal winner in last year’s All-America 
Trials, Petunia Flaming Velvet has caused a sensation be¬ 
cause of the uniform excellence of its velvety, rich, blood-red 
flower. It has not yet been widely grown, but after this year 
will be classed among the popular Petunia varieties. The 
plants are semi-compact in habit, about 15 inches in height, 
absolutely uniform, and the flowers are large and borne in 
great profusion. Pkt. 25c. 
FREE INFORMATION BUREAU 
We are glad to record that our customers have used this 
freely, and we wish to state that it has been a source of great 
pleasure and profit to ourselves, as frequently we have been 
obliged to investigate before answering, and this fact accounts 
for the delay of a few days in answering some inquiries. This 
has been established for the use of our customers and the 
more it is used the better we are pleased. It is entirely free. 
COMMANDER KOEHL 
Color, vivid scarlet red without markings or blotches. In¬ 
dividual florets 6% inches across of which there are 6-7 open 
at a time, producing a flower spike measuring 24 inches from 
top to first floret. The vivid color, large florets of heavy sub¬ 
stance combined with long flower head, places Commander 
Koehl as a leader in its color class. 3 for 25c; doz. 75c. 
PELEGRINA 
A pure dark violet blue, lower petals somewhat darker. 
Stands excessive heat as do few other varieties. When the 
first floret opens, nearly all the 16-18 buds are showing color. 
This makes the spike with its perfectly faced flowers very 
attractive. There are 6-8 florets open at a time. A good 
grower and a splendid propagator. Every one who grows 
glads should have it. 3 for 25c; doz. 75c. 
