FORTY-FIVE YEARS OF SERVICE 
With the death of Mr. John D. Ross, Sr., founder of our firm, in the latter part of December, 1939, a 
challenge was handed to us who are now carrying on the active management of Graham & Ross. It is 
for us to see that business ideals installed by Mr. Ross and which have been practiced faithfully by this 
firm since its inception in 1895 are faithfully followed and that every effort is put forth to see that each 
customer is treated according to the “Golden Rule”—We pledge ourselves to see that each customer is 
treated fairly and courteously at all times and to see that each receives full and honest value for every 
dollar spent with us. 
We also pledge ourselves to conduct a modern and up-to-date store, keeping abreast with new develop¬ 
ments and scientific findings especially in the feed and seed departments and to pass all such informa¬ 
tion and developments on to our customers. 
We thank you sincerely for your patronage and assure you that every order—large and small—is ap¬ 
preciated by us and will receive our careful attention. 
DONALD R. ROSS JOHN M. ROBERTSON 
JOHN ROSS MRS. TENA J. ROSS DAVE ROSS 
$1 Graham & Ross Home Garden Collection for 1940 $1 
is planned for a garden of approximately 25x40 feet in 2 5 ft. rows. It will be especially convenient for the customer 
who is not familiar with varieties and distance seed will sow to order this collection. The amount, variety, rows 
required and the distance between rows are shown in the following: 
Vz lb. X-L Stringless Wax Beans . 2 rows 20 in. .25 
1 oz. X-L Improved Egyptian Beets . 2 rows 18 in. .15 
2 pkts. Red Cored Chantenay Carrots ..... 2 rows 18 in. .10 
Va lb. X-L Golden Bantam Sweet Corn .. 4 rows 30 in. .15 
1 pkt. Graham & Ross Special Cucumber . I row 3 ft. .05 
2 pkts. Lettuce (1 leaf, I head) . 1 row 12 in. .10 
1 pkt. X-L Mountain Danver Onion. 1 row 18 in. .05 
2 pkts. Hollow Crown Parsnips . 2 rows 18 in. .10 
Vz lb. Laxtonian Peas .... 0 rows 2 ft. .25 
1 oz. Sparkler Radish. 2 rows 1 ft. .15 
1 pkt. Swiss Chard . 1 row 18 in. .05 
Absolutely NO CHANGES in this collection Value if ordered separately $1.40 
SPECIAL COLLECTION PRICE, Postpaid $1.00 
Parcel Post Rates 
For First Each Pound 
Zone Distance up to Pound Additional 
1st and 2nd . 150 miles 8c lc 
3rd . 150- 300 miles 9c 2c 
4th . 300- 600 miles 10c 4c 
In estimating parcel post charges be sure to make allow¬ 
ance for packing. A fraction of a pound takes full pound rate. 
Postage Prepaid. Unless otherwise stated, we pay postage 
on all seeds and bulbs quoted in this catalog. On orders 
of larger quantity at "not prepaid" prices stated in such 
cases it will be necessary for you to send postage extra 
if you want it by parcel post, but if it is to be sent by freight 
or express, you can pay the transportation charges at your 
freight or express office when you receive the goods. 
Errors. Yes, we make them, in spite of all care. Write 
us at once in full that we may make the adjustment to 
your entire satisfaction. Keep a copy of your order and 
use our printed order blank. Additional order sheets sent 
on request. 
All prices in this catalog are subject to change without 
notice. 
Reports—Good or Bad. Will you help us to attain greater 
success by writing and telling us how our Seeds and Sup¬ 
plies reach you; how they grow and how you like them! 
We will certainly appreciate it. Your criticisms, if you have 
any, as well as your praises, are desired. 
Order Early. Kindly send in your order early; in the 
rush season of March and April there are unavoidable de¬ 
lays. Late buying is trying to you and more difficult to 
our over-busy staff. Perishable goods are sent at a suitable 
planting time. 
Keep a Copy of Your Order. Check goods received with 
this copy. Sometimes items are sold out or will follow 
later, in which case a slip is enclosed with other goods or 
notices sent. 
NON-WARRANTY NOTICE IN COMMON 
WITH ALL AMERICAN SEED HOUSES 
GRAHAM & ROSS MERCANTILE COMPANY do not give 
and their agents are expressly forbidden to give any war¬ 
ranty expressed or implied as to the contents or the descrip¬ 
tion, quality, productiveness or any other matter of any 
Seeds, Bulbs, Plants, Shrubs, Trees or Vines sold by us, 
and will not, in any way, be responsible for the crop. If 
the purchaser does not accept these goods on the above 
terms, no sale is made thereof, and he must return tnem 
at once and money will be refunded. Subject to the above 
conditions, we make this sale! 
Order seeds by number; specify number, quantity and price 
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