Our Personal Message to You for ... 1939 
jHE YEARS of 1938 and 1939 we consider among the most important in our more than 50 years 
of catalog seed business. Important to us because 1938 saw the first real attempt to show our 
customers as nearly as possible just how some of the newest flowers actually looked in their 
true color. In this, our 1939 catalog, we have given you still more flowers in color and have 
added many new trees, shrubs, plants, bulbs and seed. 
We have selected each of these additions to our list with considerable care and forethought. It is our 
desire not only to give you the best of new things as they are offered to the trade, but to offer only such 
things as we believe will give an honest value for the price we must ask for them. Many plants and seeds 
when first introduced are too high and many fail to live up to the glowing promises of their sponsors. We 
try to weed out as many as possible of these so that you who have trusted in our judgment, some of you 
for two or three generations in a family, will get value received for every cent entrusted to us. 
We cannot answer all the many letters sent us but do appreciate every suggestion made whereby we 
can better our service to you. If at any time there are items not in our list that you wish to get we will do 
our best to help you obtain them. We buy only the highest quality seed, trees, roses, or other articles 
offered. Therefore we do not attempt to meet cut-throat competition or those prices made by selling second 
quality goods. 
We are not “Hit and Run” Sellers. We are here year after year to back up every sale we make no 
matter how large or how small. If you are not satisfied tell us about it. If you are pleased tell your friends 
and neighbors. 
Yours truly, 
THE TILLINGHAST SEED CO. 
Our BARGAIN Counter 
Good crops, fortunate purchases at low prices, and larger sales have made it possible 
for us to offer the items on this page at remarkably low prices. The same high quality 
goods as always but a substantial saving that is yours if you buy from this list. Prices 
are prepaid in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd zones only. 
1 lb. 5 lbs. 10 lbs. 20 lbs. or over 
Danish Sludstrup Mangel . 
Goldei? Bantam Corn. 
Stringless Green Pod Beans. 
Gradus Peas . 
Tall Telephone (Alderman) . 
Onion Sets (Yellow) before March 15.. 
After March, see page 14 for prices. 
$ .30 
$1.40 
$2.70 
@ 
26c 
per 
lb. 
.20 
.90 
1.70 
@ 
15c 
per 
lb. 
.20 
.90 
1.70 
@ 
15c 
per 
lb. 
.20 
.90 
1.70 
@ 
15c 
per 
lb. 
.20 
.90 
1.70 
@ 
15c 
per 
lb. 
.15 
.70 
1.30 
@ 
12c 
per 
lb. 
Farm Journal 
We are local representatives for the 
FARM JOURNAL on which we offer a 
special price of FIFTEEN months for 25c. 
This magazine is published in the inter¬ 
ests of the farmer, gardener, and home 
owner, and contains timely articles on 
many subjects. Farming, gardening, new 
crops, cooking, fashions, movies of the 
month, and many other subjects are dis¬ 
cussed in simple every-day language. 
Merely enclose the coupon which we supply 
for your use and send it with 25c in an 
envelope and mail it direct to 
FARM JOURNAL, Philadelphia, Pa. 
Be sure that the correct address is filled 
in on the coupon so that you will receive 
your magazine promptly and correctly ad¬ 
dressed to you. 
Fall Bulb Catalog 
Each autumn we issue a catalog of the 
best of the spring blooming bulbs. This 
catalog contains a fine list of new and 
standard Darwin Tulips, Narcissus and 
Lilies, as well as many other varieties of 
Tulips, Crocus, Anemone, Ranunculus and 
other fall bulbs. If you are interested in 
obtaining any of these bulbs do not fail to 
notify us when you send in your spring 
order, or drop us a card with your name 
and address and we will gladly send you 
one as soon as they arrive from our print¬ 
ers, usually about the middle of Sep¬ 
tember. 
NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS 
We wish again to call your attention to 
the fact that our seed is never sold 
through other dealers or in commission 
boxes. They can be purchased only from 
us direct from our catalog or by calling at 
our store in La Conner. TILLINGHAST 
QUALITY SEEDS always bear the name 
TILLINGHAST SEED CO. on every 
packet. 
BOOKS ON GARDENING 
We are agents for the finest line of books on gardening, rock gardening, pools, bulbs, 
iris, lilies, fruit culture, rose landscaping and all kindred subjects. If you are interested 
write for a booklet describing these truly valuable and instructive books. Ask for our 
list of Books. 
The JULY IRIS COLLECTION 
During our digging season we offer 12 fine named sorts (Our 
Selection) valued' at over $3.00 for only $2.00. A saving of one-third. 
Place your order now — Get Iris in July. 
Offer good anywhere in Oregon, Washington, Idaho and California . . . Postpaid 
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN INDIAN LEGENDS? 
The Swinomish Totem Pole erected at La Conner this year is 
the only one to bear the likeness of President F. D. Roosevelt. On 
it are the carved Spirit Guides or Symbols of many of the oldest 
Indian families in the Northwest. This pole was pictured in “LIFE” 
and many other magazines and large newspapers. 
The explanation of many of the carvings and the stories connected 
with them are told in the booklet “THE SWINOMISH TOTEM”. 
We will supply copies of this booklet at 25c per copy, postpaid, 
anywhere in the United States. An ideal inexpensive gift for friends 
living outside of this State as well as those who live here. 
INDEX at Back of Catalog 
