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American Field Seed Co., Chicago, Ill, 
FINANCIAL 
STRENGTH 
The American Field Seed Company 
has a strong financial backing. Many 
years of fair dealings have established 
them as leading seedsmen who sell di¬ 
rect to farmers. Quality seeds, low 
prices and honest methods have brought 
their just reward. Their business has 
grown and they are reputable and re¬ 
liable. 
The American Field Seed Company 
has business affiliation with the follow¬ 
ing banks and they will gladly answer 
any questions as to the ability of said 
Company to serve seed buyers in a man¬ 
ner that will give complete satisfaction 
to the purchaser. 
Terminal National Bank 
Chicago 
Drovers National Bank 
Chicago 
First National Bank 
Chicago 
& 
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GUARANTEE 
Your Money Back if Our 
Seeds Fail to Please 
We hereby guarantee every 
shipment to you will be abso¬ 
lutely satisfactory. If o ifr 
seeds, for any reason 
whatsoever, are not satisfac¬ 
tory and you do not feel that 
they are worth more than you 
paid for them, you can re¬ 
turn them at our expense and 
we will refund your money 
and any frieght charges you 
have paid. 
We cannot guarantee crops 
as that is past our control 
owing to climate conditions, 
accidents and unusual things 
that occasionally occur, but 
we give you 30 days’ time, 
after you receive the seeds to 
test them in any way you 
wish and give you full protec¬ 
tion on your seed purchases. 
American Field Seed Co. 
E. E. Elder, Pres. Chicago 
Our Motto 
"We are not satisfied 
unless you are." 
“Old Reliable Firm” 
We have been in business here in the same location for about eighteen years. We 
use government mails and our methods are subject to State and U. S. Government 
investigation. All seed is sold on our Money Back Guarantee explained on this page. 
See our bank reference in left column. We have served over 100,000 farmers. We 
specialize in field and farm seeds. Years of experience, thousands of satisfied cus¬ 
tomers, strong financially and liberal guarantee, all help to protect your interest. 
We sell on a volume basis and can save you money. Why buy at high retail prices. 
Buy direct and save more money. The savings are unusually large in our great 
Star Bargain Sale. 
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Market Conditions 
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RECEIPTED 
INVOICE 
If -you wish a receipted in¬ 
voice, ask for it on your order. 
If you need a Certificate of Ori¬ 
gin for A.A.A. Soil Program 
Committee, ask for it. 
As this Catalog is released to our printer, most farm seeds are in a strong posi¬ 
tion. Red Clover and Alsike crops in 1939 are several million pounds less than 
last year. Alfalfa crop about like 1938 crop. Sweet Clover just a little larger. 
Timothy seed crop in 1939 was over 200 cars less. Korean Lespedeza was over 
40 million pounds less in 1939. These figures are based from government reports. 
On account of better farm prices on farm products generally this year, there is 
more buying power by farmers. This is bound to increase demand. 
“Buy Now—Prices Low” 
The fact that seed supplies are not large indicates a firm position in the seed 
market. Prices will advance on most seeds rather than decline. We were fortu¬ 
nate in accumulating a large stock of fine seeds in 1939. We bought these seeds 
to very good advantage. This permits us to undersell competitors. Present con¬ 
ditions point to higher prices. Our quality and prices talk for themselves. Don’t 
wait until time to sow and pay some country dealer two profits. Protect your¬ 
self by buying now when prices are low. 
HOW TO ORDER 
It is easy to buy from us. Write your name and address clearly. Put down 
the kind and grade of seed that you want. Specify the amount you desire and 
enclose remittance to cover the price of same. Send your remittance in the form 
of Bank Draft, Cashier Check, Postal or Express Money Order or Personal 
Check, whichever is most convenient. 
Give name of town where your freight station is located if different than your postoffice. 
If there is no Agent at freight station, or it is a prepaid station, add money to remittance 
for freight. Or, we will bill you for freight. Freight rate per 100 lbs. is much less than 
half of express or parcel post rates. If you desire parcel post shipment, add money to cover 
postage. 
“We Guarantee Quick, Safe Arrival” 
There are over twenty trunk line railroads running out 
of Chicago. Shipments delivered to Junction Railway 
freight house before two P.M., leave Chicago same day. 
Low freight rates from Chicago. We guarantee safe ar¬ 
rival and file claims for you, in case shipment is lost or 
damaged. 
Grass and Clover seeds take third class rate. 
Rates may be lowered in some states. Grains and 
Corn are carried at 5th class rate except west of 
Illinois and northwestern states where the rate is 
4th class. Your freight agent can give you rate 
from Chicago. Or write us for rates. Chicago 
rates are low. Add the freight to our prices and 
there is a big savings over your local dealer’s 
prices. All our quotations include bags free. 
Express is the best for quick arrival and if you 
are delayed and want seed at once you may desire 
express service. All seeds take the second class 
express rate. Express is about double the freight 
charges. It is advisable of course to order early 
so your seed can come by freight as that saves 
you considerable. On account of our superior 
freight service we can get freight shipments 
through much more quickly than most other 
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