Come to SEDALIA 
THOUSANDS OF OUR CUSTOMERS find 
it more convenient and satisfying to drive to 
Sedalia and do their garden and farm shopping 
right in our big seed store. 
MISSOURI’S FINE HIGHWAYS lead to 
Sedalia. We are centrally located, easily access' 
able. Our town is not so large that parking is 
difficult and Sedalia folks are genuinely hospit- 
able and anxious to serve you. 
YOU’LL HND A FRIENDLY WELCOME 
AT ARCHIAS’. Our large staff of clerks are 
here to help you make your selections, to advise 
you in every way we can, and you’ll find Mr. 
Archias right there, too, to greet you and to 
personally see that your every need is cared for. 
MISSOURI’S MOST COMPLETE SEED 
AND NURSERY STORE. You’ll find every' 
thing you warn. Seeds for your garden, field, 
and lawn, flower seeds and bulbs, nursery stock, 
fruit trees and plants, insecticides, fertilizers, tools, 
yes, everything. You know we operate one of 
the FINEST GREENHOUSES AND NURS¬ 
ERIES in the State. Besides our cut flowers, we 
grow our own nursery stock and millions of vege' 
table plants. These are all available at our seed 
store and you are always welcome at the green' 
houses located at 4th and Park Ave. in Sedalia. 
USE THIS CATALOG and garden guide to 
make your selections. Bring your list along and 
have a most enjoyable and profitable trip at 
Archias’ in Sedalia. We’ll be looking for you! 
MUtoousU Adapted Seech. 
For MISSOURI’S Gardens 
and Fields for Over 56 Years 
FOR OVER 56 YEARS Archias’ has been supplying gar' 
deners in Missouri and adjoining States seeds and nursery 
stock that have been especially grown, varieties especially 
selected, for our types of soils and climatic conditions. We try 
each year to improve our service and to give YOU, 
our customers, the best there is. We want your 
garden, planted with Archias’ “Sure Seeds” to be 
an outstanding one. We want it to be successful in every way. We spend 
much time and money each year testing the new introductions, checking 
the older varieties, and selecting the ones that are really adapted to our good 
old State of Missouri. ARCHIAS’ “SURE SEEDS” cost no more than 
ordinary seeds. A few cents will buy enough seeds for a garden full of fresh 
vegetables, or a beautiful flower garden that will be joy to you and all that 
see it. Where can you get more real enjoyment and profit for so little an 
expenditure? Plan now to have a real garden, feed your family well, pro- 
vide plenty to be canned for winter consumption. Be independent of high 
grocery bills for the months to come and don’t overlook the super-super 
deliciousness of fresh vegetables. Nothing so good as fresh gathered vege¬ 
tables of your own growing, and last but most important of all, assure 
success by planting Archias’ “Sure Seeds.” 
Faithfully yours, 
ARCHIAS’ SEED STORE CORP. 
Archias Building, 
106-8 East Main Street. 
President. 
We Want 
YOUR 
MAIL ORDERS 
See next page for easy instructions on how to order by mail. Your order 
will be filled promptly and we guarantee everything to reach you in a satis¬ 
fying condition. 
FREE GIFTS 
Be sure to select your free gifts as described 
on page 2. 
ARCHIAS’ GUARANTEE 
Because we grow and sell large quantities of seeds, nursery stock, etc., we can sell first 
quality stock at reasonable prices. Everything w ship you must please you or you may 
return the merchandise within five days for a full refund of the purchase price or have- 
your order refilled without additional cost. 
NURSERY STOCK GUARANTEE 
Our nursery stock is carefully handled and full of vitality, under ordinary conditions 
should grow for you, but if it does not, we will replace it at one-half price the next 
season if you will notify us before June 10, 1941. See page 2 for standard seedsmen’s 
non-warranty. 
Big SPECIAL PREMIUMS at MISSOURI STATE FAIR 
Held in Sedalia During August, 1941 
HORTICULTURE DEPT. 
Have some fun. Win some blue- ribbons—and 
these fine awards. Anybody can enter. All we ask 
is that your entries be produced from Archias’ 
“Sure” Seeds, Plants or Bulbs. Write the Secretary 
of the Missouri State Fair or to us for entry blanks. 
Judging will be done by the regular Judge in the 
various departments. 
HOME ECONOMICS DEPT. 
To Be Exhibited In Pint Colorless Glass Jars 
Exhibit of three or more of the five subjects 
shown on our catalog front cover. The products to 
be grown from this “Blue Ribbon Garden Collec- 
tion.” 
1st Prize: A special collection of trees and orna¬ 
mental nursery stock, value #10.00. 
2nd Prize: Four Chinese Elm Trees, 6 to 8 ft.; 
five Spirea Van Houttei, 3 to 4 ft., value #5.00. 
3rd Prize: Collection of hardy Chrysanthemum 
plants, value #2.50. 
NOTICE, SECRETARIES DISTRICT AND 
COUNTY FAIRS: We want to furnish pre¬ 
miums FREE. To be offered at your fair for 
products grown from Archias’ “Sure” Seeds. 
Write for schedule. 
Anyone having won two previous years in these 
Special Classes will not be- eligible for entry. 
Largest Specimen Watermelon 
1st.$1.00 collection of Garden Seeds 
2nd.50 collection of Garden Seeds 
Plate of Three Largest and Most Perfect Specimens 
Archias’ “Topsail” Tomato 
1st.$1.00 collection of Garden Seeds 
2nd.50 collection of Garden Seeds 
Plate of Three Archias’ Missouri Giant Tomato 
1st.$1.00 collection of Garden Seeds 
2nd.50 collection of Garden Seeds 
Largest Pumpkin (any variety) 
1st.$1.00 collection of Garden Seeds 
2nd.50 collection of Garden Seeds 
Three Muskmelons (any variety) 
1st.$1.00 collection of Garden Seeds 
2nd.50 collection of Garden Seeds 
Most Complete and Attractive Display of Vegetable 
Crops Grown from Archias’ “Sure” Seeds 
1st.$3.00 collection of Garden Seeds 
2nd . 2.00 collection of Garden Seeds 
3rd . 1.00 collection of Garden Seeds 
FLORICULTURE DEPT. 
Most Complete and Finest Display of Perennial 
Garden Flowers 
1st .$1.00 collection of Flower Seeds 
2nd .50 collection of Flower Seeds 
Most Complete and Finest Display of 
Annual Flowers 
1st .$1.00 collection of Flower Seeds 
2nd .50 collection of Flower Seeds 
Vase of Assorted Marigolds (not less than . 
12 Flowers) 
1st .$1.00 collection of Flower Seeds 
2nd .50 collection of Flower Seeds 
Vase of Giant Zinnias (not less than 12 Flowers) 
1st .$1.00 collection of Flower Seeds 
2nd .50 collection of Flower Seeds 
Vase of Gladioli (not less than 6 Flowers) 
1st .$1.00 collection of Flower Seeds 
2nd .50 collection of Flower Seeds 
Note: Because we offer many premiums at Fairs 
all over the State, items in the collections offered 
as premiums are pre-selected by ourselves and cannot 
be changed. No exceptions. 
