Established 1900 ... Forty Years of Seed Service 
Through the medium of this catalog the Mark Means Company sends greetings to all customers 
old and new, as well as to prospective customers for the season of 1940. 
For the past thirty-nine years we have been giving satisfactory seed service to the farmers, growers 
and home gardeners of the Northwest. The many unsolicited testimonials we receive each year from 
satisfied users of our seeds, are very much appreciated, and we are always glad to have them. 
The number of our customers increases yearly, and we wish to thank all our friends for past favors, 
and trust we shall have the pleasure of receiving your orders again, not only this year but in the years 
to follow. When you buy our "Lewis-Clark" quality in either field or garden seeds, you are assured of 
receiving the best obtainable, and the most suitable for successful crops in your locality. 
If you desire any information or advice regarding field or garden crops, please write us fully and the 
matter will have our prompt attention. When in Lewiston, call and see us and make our office your 
headquarters while in town. 
Glance through this catalog NOW — don't put it off until later — take out order sheet and 
write down your wants, no matter how small or how large, mail us the order and we will fill it with the 
utmost care. 
INDEX IT PAYS TO BUY THE BEST 
Pages 
Fertilizers . 32 
Field Seeds. 2-6 
Flower Plants. 18 
Flower Seeds .19-28 
Garden Seeds. 7-18 
Garden Supplies. 31 
Grapes . 30 
Herbs . 18 
Lawn Grass Seed.Inside Back Cover 
Miscellaneous Roots and Plants. 18 
Novelty Annual Flower Seeds.Back Cover 
Ornamental Shrubs .29-30 
Parcel Post Rates.Inside Front Cover 
Planting Table.Inside Front Cover 
Poultry Supplies . 32 
Strawberry Plants. 18 
Sweet Peas . 26 
Vines . 80 
Once in a while a prospective customer will say "I can 
buy the same VARIETY of seed elsewhere for less than 
you ask." We do not doubt this, but when we ask him 
about the QUALITY of the cheaper seed he usually answers, 
"Well—l don't know about that; I didn't ask and they 
didn't say." 
Upon investigation we invariably find that the lower 
priced seed is certainly cheap in every respect. 
We always aim to keep our prices as low as possible for 
the high quality of the seed we offer, and although the 
initial cost to you of our tested seed may be a little higher, 
the crop results prove that seed purchased from us was 
worth several dollars per hundred pounds more in com¬ 
parison with the so-called "cheap" seed. 
When ordering our LEWIS-CLARK QUALITY seed, you 
can depend on getting seed that is acclimated and will 
give you very satisfactory results. This is true of both 
our field and garden seed. 
The strict seed laws of the various states, makes it im¬ 
perative that our buying and cleaning be done by experts. 
If you wish to make comparisons, we will gladly furnish 
samples of field seed in which you are interested. 
Remember—IT PAYS TO BUY THE BEST, so when order¬ 
ing, insist on our LEWIS-CLARK QUALITY, from your local 
dealer or send order direct to us. 
FLOWER SPECIAL 
Any TWELVE 10c Flower Seed Packets for $1.00. 
Postpaid. 
FRESH VEGETABLES 
From Your Own Garden—When You Want Them 
One of the nicest features about your own garden is that the vegetables are there when you want them— : 
fresh and full of flavor. When you raise your own, they taste better 
BUY YOUR SEEDS EARLY 
You will gain a distinct advantage by arranging early for 
your seed supply, as orders must be filled carefully 
IMPORTANT 
Owing to fluctuations in market prices it may be neces¬ 
sary to change some of the prices quoted herein during 
the season. Should prices change and orders be received 
at prices named, seeds will be sent equivalent to the 
money received, figuring the order at current prices. 
HOW TO SHIP 
Always state how you want heavy seed shipped, by 
freight, parcel post or express, and if your station is a 
prepay point, don't forget to add enough money to take 
care of the charges. Should you not receive the goods you 
ordered within a reasonable time, write us regarding the 
matter and we will gladly send a tracer after your ship¬ 
ment. 
We deliver FREE by parcel post, up to 3rd zone, all 
Vegetable and Flower Seed, unless otherwise stated. All 
other items are F. O. B. Lewiston, and postage, freight or 
express charges must be added if your station is a prepay 
station. 
