Thirty-first Annual Catalog 
Gill Bros. Seed Company 
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| MONTAVILLA STATION, PORTLAND, ORE., BRANCH RETAIL STORE 
Main Office, Farm and Retail Store $32 S. W. 4th Avenue, near Yamhill Street 
i N. E. 99th Ave. and Halsey St. TAbor 2683 Portland, Oregon 
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AFTER APRIL 1, 1941, OUR TELEPHONE NUMBER WILL BE TABOR 1173. 
Dear Customers and Readers: 
This is not a large, pretentious catalog, yet it brings you an honest message about seeds, bulbs, etc. 
The high quality of our goods is favorably known throughout the Northwest, besides which we have 
many customers throughout the nation. For years we have been introducing special strains of seeds here on 
our own farms and many new varieties of our own origin are recognized as leaders by market gardeners. 
We specialize in Northwest grown seeds and where these are not obtainable we procure the best 
without regard to cost from the world’s best growers. Seeds grown in moderate summer and winter con- 
ditions of the Northwest have great vitality and vigor. Northwest grown seeds are indicated in this cata- 
log with a star. If you have not tried our seeds, please give us a trial order. Many of the largest growers 
and associations in the Northwest depend on our goods. Order early, as some varieties are short. 
Our catalog has been prepared with the desire to have it sensible and free from exaggeration. 
The cuts used are practically all made from photographs taken from samples grown by ourselves and 
are reasonable illustrations of the results obtained from our seeds. We are opposed to filling our catalog 
with a long list of worthless novelties and are confining our list to the fewest possible varieties, and 
introducing only those new sorts which have some added value over other introductions. Those who 
receive more than one copy of our catalog will confer a favor by handing it to someone interested. 
Our files show us the names of all who have ever sent us an order. To these we mail our catalog 
each year, and we also mail our catalog again to all who have received our catalog the first time last 
season, regardless whether they sent us an order or not. However, we will send catalogs free upon 
request. All members of a family should order under one name. 
OUR WARRANTY 
We believe our seeds, plants and bulbs to be of good germination, healthy and true to name. 
However, should they prove otherwise, we agree to replace the goods or refund the purchase price 
thereof. Beyond such replacement we assume no liability whatsoever and will not be responsible for 
the crop. GILL BROS. SEED CO. 
MISTAKES 
Like all human beings, we are apt to make mistakes, and if an error occurs we. will consider it a 
favor to be notified at once so that we can rectify the oversight. 
If you have a complaint, tell us first. In the rush of spring business, mistakes may happen; if 
so, tell us pleasantly about it and be assured of courteous treatment. 
SUBSTITUTION 
IN VIEW OF THE FACT THAT SOME KINDS OF SEEDS ARE SHORT THIS YEAR, we would 
suggest that customers give as much as possible their permission for us to substitute the nearest 
variety to the one ordered in case we should be sold out. On items of small importance, or during the 
planting season, when time is precious, we may occasionally send other sorts if out of the ones ordered, 
but such substitutions may be returned for credit if unsatisfacotry to the purchaser. 
VEGETABLE SEED SUBJECT TO CHANGE IN EXTREME CASES 
We expect to be able to maintain the prices quoted in this catalog, but owing to constantly changing 
conditions, disturbing replacement values, we must reserve the right to make advances on such items as 
might otherwise be sold at a loss. 
HELPFUL SUGGESTIONS 
We are always willing to offer any assistance in our power regarding culture, best varieties for your 
soil and market, etc. We will also be glad to consider any suggestions you may wish to make to us. 
HOW TO ORDER 
Order early, as there is a heavy demand on some stocks and they may be exhausted. 
Remittance must accompany your order. Stamps are accepted up to $1.00. Money Orders, Express 
Orders, Bank Drafts and Certified Checks are preferred, although other checks are accepted for collection. 
Prices in this catalog marked ‘‘Not Prepaid’”’ do not cover shipping expenses. 
Except where noted ‘‘Not Prepaid,” all prices are postpaid. 
All prices up to and including one pound include shipping expenses and for more only when indicated. 
Give shipping instructions and write your name and address plainly on your order. 
Write your correspondence on a separate sheet from your order. The seed season is a rush season. 
SAVE MONEY BY PARCEL POST. PLEASE READ 
In ordering seeds in quantity you can save money by using our prices, marked “Not Prepaid” 
in this catalog. Simply add postage to these prices at the zone rate. In case you do not know the 
zone to Portland, simply include extra and mark order “postage allowance.” Any overrun will be 
refunded to you. 
PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE 
As market gardeners and the many tests we have made for years, has given us a thorough know- 
ledge of the varieties best suited for our climate, and aside from those varieties which we grow, has 
enabled us to secure our seed from the best sources. In that respect we differ from the average seed 
store where the experience is more from a selling standpoint. 
WE SPECIALIZE IN MARKET GARDENER TRADE 
Thousands of market gardeners all over the United States look to us for high-grade seeds. If you buy 
in quantities, write us a list giving variety and quantity and we will be glad to quote our gardener rates. 
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