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A GARDEN HYMN 
hea gee for the beauty of the gardens, 
ord, 
For the Seep leaaly of plants and the va- 
riety of trees pointing heavenward, 
For peace found in garden glades, 
For renewed hopes of crushed spirits, 
For the solace of still moments, 
Lord, I thank Thee for the glory of my 
garden. 
(Copyrighted)—Augusta Blake Bevis. 

GEO. W. PARK, Founder 
1852-1935 
Willow Bounded Lotus Lake 
Geo. W. Park Estate 
TO PATRIOTIC GARDENERS OF AMERICA 
My Dear Friends, 
Once more we greet you with our flower seed book, in which we offer the choicest novelty and 
standard flowers, the largest list in America, and at the lowest prices. It is our purpose to recommend 
only the good things, which will develop well and prove a source of much pleasure to you, and to 
your friends. Although the number of varieties we stock has been cut down some because of the 
war, the seeds we dq offer are of the new crop. Those which were not produced on our own 
grounds, were grown for us by specialists of national reputation. We offer nothing but the best ob- 
tainable, and thus, as always: Our chief pride is in the vitality of the seeds themselves, and a 
quality of stock which has made THE GEO. W. PARK SEED CO. esteemed throughout. the nation. 
PARK’S SEEDS, and BULBS ARE THE BEST TO BE PROCURED. ALWAYS DEPENDABLE. 
IN THIS ERA OF ADVANCING PRICES, higher taxes, and greater production costs, we are happy 
that we can still offer all except the most expensive novelties at the live and let live rate of 
Sc per packet, and the high priced novelty items can all be had for only 10¢ per packet. 
WE OFFER ONLY THE BEST SEEDS THAT CAN BE PRODUCED, in which we are so confident 
that we do not print the common ‘'express or implied’’ disclaimer. We guarantee our seeds, to the 
full extent of the purchase price, to be sure to grow, under favorable conditions, and true to name. 
We gladly replace them if you are not completely satisfied. We are always willing to do more 
than fair dealing demands because we feel that our customers are our friends. 
PONDERING OVER THE PATRIOTIC EFFORTS OF PEOPLE these days—giving Aluminum, buying 
defense stamps and paying greater taxes; it seems to me that a most excellent way to help in our 
drive for preparedness is through gardening: food to help win the war, and flowers to keep us sane. 
HAVE A FLOWER GARDEN—a place to enjoy the most beautiful of God's creations, a place to 
enjoy the good outdoors, a place to get closer to nature, a place where the mind thinks more rerpaaie & 
There is untold pleasure and satisfaction to be derived from the planning and making of a lovely 
outdoor living room, that garden of yours. 
HAVE A VEGETABLE GARDEN—with prices of food going up and maybe food becoming scarce—it 
is very good sense to plan now for that early spring and summer food supply and for a surplus to can 
for next winter. This will insure a food supply for yourself, conserve that important pocketbook, and 
release needed commercially grown food for the army. And by the way, home grown vegetables are 
fresher, tastier and healthier. 
THANK YOU FOR YOUR PAST FAVORS. WE ANTICIPATE THE PLEASURE OF AGAIN HEARING 
FROM YOU, AND ASSURE YOU THAT YOUR ORDERS WILL HAVE OUR MOST CAREFUL ATTENTION. 
January 1, 1942. GEO W. PARK SEED CO., GEO. B. PARK. 

PRICES 
Regular Packet, 5c. 
Jumbo Packet, 10c, 21/, times larger than 5c pkt. 
Giant Novelty Packet, 25c (offered only for 
novelties). 
PRICE CHANGE 
All items are available in the 5c and 10c pack- 
FREE—$160.00 
We will give away absolutely free $160.00 to 
our customer friends. For full particulars on how 
you can receive your share see page 16. 
PREMIUMS 
If your order for seeds totals $1.50 or more 
we will include FREE a 25c packet of Petunia 
Radiance (1941 Silver Medal Winner, All Ameri- 
can trials). If your order for seeds totals $2.50 
or more we will include FREE, a 25c packet of 
PETUNIA Radiance and a copy of the book 
“FLOWERS” which is fully described on page 76. 
PARK SERVICE 
“The Gardener’s Handbook,” a 32 page cultural 
guide FREE to our customer friends upon 
request. \ P 
COMPLIMENTARY — Surprise complimentary 
seeds or bulbs included with every order. 
YOUR ORDERS—are handled with the utmost 
care and are filled within 24 hours. 
ets except the All American Winners for 1942 
which are sold only in 25c packets; and other 
very expensive seed which are available in 10c 
and 25c packets. 
OUR STOCK—is of the highest quality, it is 
grown by men who make a specialty of growing 
each particular item. Tested ior germination and 
trueness to type. 
FREE DELIVERY 
We pay the postage on all orders of 25¢ or 
more. Please add 10c for postage and handling 
on orders for less than 25c, 
ONES OM bp recat Sen Cais a aman OR SRE li a EE GE RO AR al AN aN 
Keep this catalogue. Paper shortage may prevent a 1943 issue of the complete book. 
In any event, however, we will stock the complete list of new crop seeds in 1943. 
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