2 American Field Seed Co., Chicago, III. 
The American Field Seed Company 
has a strong financial backing. Many 
years of fair dealings have established ( i 
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. 


















“Old Reliable Firm” 
We have been in business here in the same location for twenty-one 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, 





Drovers National Bank 



Chicago strong financially and liberal guarantee, all help to protect your interest. 
Terminal National Bank We sell on a volume basis, save you money. Why buy at high retail prices. Buy 
Chicago direct and save more money. The savings are large in our great Star Bargain Sale. 
First National Bank e 
Chicago 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 1942 payments will be prac- 
tically the same as 1941. The following are payments made in many states by 
A.A.A. 
$1.50 per acre—Paid for seeding Alfalfa, White Dutch Clover, Brome Grass 
and Crested Wheat Grass. Sweet Clover, either annual or biennial, 50c per acre. 
$.75 per acre—Paid for seeding biennial legumes (excluding Sweet Clover), 
perennial legumes, perennial grasses, (other than Timothy or Red Top) or mix- 
tures (other than mixture consisting solely of Timothy and Red Top) containing 
perennial grasses, perennial legumes or biennial legumes. Also for seeding An- 
nual Lespedeza (Korean), Annual Domestic Rye Grass, Dalea, or mixtures of 
such varieties, 75c per acre. 
Timothy or Red Top, or a mixture consisting solely of Timothy and Red Top, 
40c per acre. 
Pasture Improvement Payments 
Reseeding depleted non-crop open pastures with adapted seed of any of the 
following: 
Seedings consisting solely of Timothy, Red Top, Annual Lespedeza, or mix- 
tures of such crops—5dc per ‘pound not to exceed 75c per acre. 
Other seedings consisting of adapted pasture grasses, perennial or biennial 
legumes, or approved pasture mixtures, 15c per pound not to exceed $1.50 per 
acre. , ‘ 
HOW TO ORDER 
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. 
fice. If there is no Agent at freight station, or it is a prepaid station, add money to re- 
mittance for freight. Or, we will bill you for freight. Freight rate per 100 Ibs. is much 
less than half of express or parcel post rates. If you desire parcel post shipment, add 
money to cover postage. If you do not know amount of postage, ask your Postmaster or 
advise us you guarantee to pay later. 

KRECEIPTED “We Guarantee Quick, Safe Arrival” 
INV OICE There are over twenty trunk line railroads running out 
of Chicago. Shipments delivered before two P.M. to Junc- 
Seeks £orsit sau roGr, order: tion Railway terminal freight house, which connects with 
Ifyou need a.Certificate of Ori- all railroads, leave Chicago same day. We guarantee safe 
gin for A.A.A. Soil Program 4frival and file claim for you if shipment is lost or dam- 
Committee, ask for it. aged. We co-operate. 
TOWERRATE S|). JEXPRESShnIsE 
JON ie PiGHay OES ee 
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. 


If you wish: a receipted -in- 





Express is the best for quick arrival and if you 
are delayed and want. seed at once you may desire 
express 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 
ms en ee much more quickly than most other 
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