OF COUNTRY 
GARDEN 
DEFENSE 
AND HOME 
@ There can be noreserve of Fresh green 
vegetables eecept tn gaedena. 
@ The interruption of the rapid transport of 
these foods to market next summer, may cause 





A Word About The “SEED SITUATION” 






















Difficult as it is to believe, there’s 
already a seed shortage on many 
varieties of garden seeds. There are 
several different definite reasons... 
first, because Hurope has been buy- 
ing seeds from America instead of 
selling. Second, because the United 
States’ crop was decidedly short and 
large amounts of carry-over seeds 
were sold to Europe before the new 
crop was made. As the result seed 
costs on some items already have 
skyrocketed. Naturally we were 
aware of conditions and put out 
larger growing contracts last spring 
but unforeseen crop failures could 
not be avoided, and many crops pro- 
duced very small yields. The prices 
we quote on many items cannot be 
equalled when our stocks are sold, 
as stocks in this country are already 
sold out. 
This is our 53rd seed book. With 
our more than a half century of ex- 
perience, we have tried to estimate 
the needs of our customers, but be- 

R. H. LANG 
President 
cause prices listed are so very reasonable, it is fair to assume 
that we may run short of many varieties. All prices are quoted 
subject to change and our seeds being unsold upon receipt of 
widespread shortage OveeneghZ. 
@ The vital importance of these protective . 
vilamin nich foods in the diet.especially of 
hildren is well established. 
@ You can protect your family ,and contribute to 
national preparedness by growing a large 
part of the vegetables you need 
in oun back yar 
(Be , , PLAN AND PLANT EARLY, 
” FOR WHATEVER MAY COME! 
OLDS’ FAMOUS 
TRIPLE GUARANTEE 
QUALITY... guarantee the quality of all 
the items offered in this book to the extent that 
should they not prove as represented or you are not en- 
tirely satisfied, we will refill the order or return the 
money; but we give no further warranty, express or im- 
plied, as to description, quality, productiveness or any 
other matter of any seeds, potatoes, bulbs or plants we 
send out and will not be responsible for the crop. 
SAFE ARRIVAL x. cuarantee ev- 
erything to arrive in good order. If there is 
any trouble, however, bags torn or anything else wrong, 
have this noted on the freight expense bill which must 



be sent us with the bill of lading, if shipment was sent 
you by freight. 
CAREFUL ATTENTION ., ... 
ders and remittances are promptly acknowl- 
edged and letters of inquiry personally and courteously 
answered, as a rule the same day they are received. 


the order. 
Accordingly, we suggest that you order early so that you will 
not be disappointed. Vegetable seeds, 
in particular, will be in greater de- 
mand this year because so-called 
“Defense Gardens’”’ are certain to be 
popular and a home garden 10x20 
feet can easily grow 25% of all the 
food for the family. 
We want to serve our customers 
in the very best way, and for this 
reason we want to impress the im- 
portance of early orders. 
All Olds’ Seeds are ‘“‘“Known for 
Reliability,” for we maintain a com- 
plete modern laboratory where 
analysts check every lot of seed for 
purity and germination. Identifica- 
tion is stamped on every package of 
seeds, and on the tags attached to 
field seeds. 
We invite you to study this cat- 
alog from cover to cover. Make a 
list of your selections with the as- 
surance that you may depend upon 
our statements. You are protected 
by our triple guarantee. 
We take this occasion to thank 
our many friends for the confidence that they have placed 
our seeds 
has been shown by year after year of repeat orders. 

THOMAS S. TOAL 
Secretary 

L. L. OLDS CO., MADISON, WIS. 
HOW TO ORDER OLDS’ SEEDS: 
REMITTANCES. We will be responsible for all money 
sending acknowledgment and notice of shipment at the 
a confidence we know was well-founded, as 


sent us through the mail if remittance is made by post- 
office money order or express order, draft or registered 
letter. We will accept personal checks at face value. 
Small amounts, less than 50c, may usually be sent safely 
in postage stamps or coin, but be sure you register the 
letter. We prefer five-cent stamps. 
MAKE USE OF THE ORDER SHEET appearing in the 
back of this book. If you have occasion to write us later 
regarding the order be sure to give the post-office address 
under which it was mailed or the number of the order. 
WE ACKNOWLEDGE ORDERS promptly when re- 
ceived. If any part of the order is mailed right out, that 
answers as an acknowledgment or if the goods can be 
sent at once by freight or express we ship right out, 
Be iy EER bill of lading. 
ICES. All garden seed prices, exc 
the Market Gardeners’ Wholesale Prices bare DOE oa ie 
prices and include free transportation. PRICES ON 
FIELD SEEDS, POTATOES AND SIDE LINES DO NOT 
INCLUDE TRANSPORTATION UNLESS QUOTED POSTS 
PAID. See table of Parcel Post Rates on Order Blank. 
WE SEND LARGH SHIPMENTS BY FREIGHT, unless 
otherwise instructed. We have three railroads here at 
Madison: C. & N. W., C. M. St. Po & P., and I. C. 
Cc. O. D. SHIPMENTS. Perishable items, such as plants 
and nursery stock, can not be sent C. O. D. Other things 
will be sent that way if desired, providing one-fourth of 
the amount accompanies the order. 
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