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. 
Drovers National Bank 
Chicago 
Terminal National Bank 
Chicago 
First National Bank 
Chicago 
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Old Reliable Firm 
GUARANTEE 
Your Money Back if Our 
Seeds Fail to Please 
^ We hereby guarantee every 
shipment to you will be abso¬ 
lutely satisfactory. If our 
seeds, for any" reason 
whatsoever, are not satisfac¬ 
tory and you dof not feel that 
they are worth more than ^vou 
•paid for them, you can re¬ 
turn them at our expense and 
we will refund your money 
ahd any frieght charges you 
have paid. * 
We cannot guarantee crops 
as tbttt 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 giv'c 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," 
We have been in bu.siness here in the same location for nineteen years. We use 
government mails and our methods are subject to State and U. S. Government investi¬ 
gation. 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 special¬ 
ize in field and farm seeds. Years of experience, thousands of satisfied customers, 
strong financially and liberal guarantee, all help to protect your interest. 
AVe sell on a volume basis, save you money. Why buy at high retail prices. Buy 
direct and save more money. The savings are large in our great Star Bargain Sale. 
A.A.A. Payments for Seeding 
These payments are made for the kinds of seedings and rates of seeding as required in 
the different regions of the country. The 1941 payments will be practically the same as 
1940. The following are payments made in many states by A.A.A. 
$3.00 per acre — Paid for seeding Brome Grass, Crested Wheat Grass or Mixtures which 
are not less than half of a full seeding of these and balance Alfalfa. In some sections 
ditt’erent grasses may be included in this $3.00 payment. 
$1.50 per acre — Paid for seeding Alfalfa. In some sections this $1.50 payment also ap¬ 
plies to seedings of White Dutch Clover and Sericea Lespedeza. 
75c per acre — Paid for seeding Bed, Alsike, Mammoth,- and Sweet Clover, Hubam. Ko¬ 
rean Lespedeza, Blue Grass, Oi’chard Grass, Beed Camiry Grass, Meadow Fescue. Domestic 
Bye Gra.ss and Mixtures containing 50% Clovers, balance Timothy or other grasses. This 
includes our America’s Best Mixture on back cover. Lot Diamond on inside front cover. 
Lot Tlu'ift on page 5, and most mixtures on pages 14 and 15. 
40c per acre—Paid for seeding Timothy or Red Top, or a mixture of these two. 
Pasture Improvement Payments 
15c per poimd, but not to exceed $1.50 per acre for reseeding depleted pastures with 
adapted pasture grasses, pereimial or biennial legiunes or approved pasture mixtures. This 
shoulcl include those listed above imder 75c an acre for new seedings. 
• 8c per poimd, but not to exceed 75c per acre for seedings of Red Top or Timothy or 
Mixtures of these which may include a mixture of Korean Lespedeza. 
We do not guarantee these payments will be made. Your local committee can advise you 
as to any variations to the above for your section and rates of seeding required. 
HOW TO or.de:r. 
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 postofflee. 
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. 
HECEIPTED 
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. 
‘‘We Guarantee Quick, Safe ArrivaF’ 
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. 
a- J ri uw £ | 
Express is the best for quick arrival and if you 
are delayed and want seed at once you may desire 
expre.ss 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 
t h rough much more quickly than most other 
houses. 
