'"There is no way of teaching agriculture so well as by demonstrations. . . . 
one practical demonstration being more valuable than a large number of 
theories.’" — January 1931. 
David R. Coker (1870-1938), Founder 
Coker’s Pedigreed Seed Company 
FOREWORD 
We are pleased to present to our many friends this 
copy of our 1940 Spring Catalog. 
From its pages you can see the progress that we are 
making in breeding still better cottons; cottons with highest 
production and quality staple, both wilt and non-wilt 
varieties. You will be particularly interested in seeing that 
we will have ready for distribution this fall two new rust, 
smut and cold resistant oats and a new wheat of high 
production, winter hardiness, mildew resistance and some 
resistance to crown rust. 
We want to thank you for your continued interest and 
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help which have enabled us to carry on our ever expanding 
breeding program. Without this help there would be no 
program. 
We are all doing a better job of farming; have learned 
much during the past seven years and feel that the future 
holds still better things in store for us all. 
You are cordially invited to visit us at any time and see 
our farms, dairy herd, and extensive breeding experiments. 
President. 
