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HEN we began the seed business over seventy-four years ago, we realized, as few seedsmen did then, that the foundation of all successful 
WV ee depended largely on good seed. We determined that we would sell only the “BEST,” and began breeding selected strains, urging upon 
Ried. e farmer and market gardeners that there was no economy in buying seed of unknown purity and germination. Since then others have 
BEST SEEDS. viewpoint, and at the present time every State, through its agricultural Department, is advising farmers to BUY ONLY THE 
. Today our “THOROBRED SEEDS” are known world-wide, and thousands of the most successful farmers, home and market 
TERMS OF SALE 
gardeners pronounce them “THE BEST BY TEST.” 
WE DELIVER FREE BY MAIL, EXPRESS OR FREIGHT, 
our option, all vegetable and flower seed orders when cash is sent 
at prices in this catalog, except where noted. 
WE GUARANTEE THE SAFE ARRIVAL of every package of 
seed we send by mail or express, but seeds shipped by ordinary freight, 
after taking receipt for them in good order from railroad or steamboat 
lines, travel at the purchaser’s risk. If a package fails to arrive 
within a reasonable time, we should be advised. 
Cc. O. D. SHIPMENTS only made when the purchaser sends sufficient 
rare to pay postage, expressage or freight, as a guarantee of good 

All Prices Subject to Change Without Notice 
HOW TO SEND MONEY. Remittance should be made by Check, 
Draft or Money Order. If you live on a Rural Mail Route, just give 
the letter and the money to the mail carrier and he will get the money 
order at the postoffice and mail it in the letter for you. Stamps can 
be readily utilized by us (send one-, two- or three-cent stamps only), 
and will be accepted in payment of small orders at sender’s risk. 
PACKING CHARGES. The only packing charge is for bags, and 
these are charged at cost, or less than cost, and are not returnable. 
NON-WARRANTY. Geo. Tait & Sons, Inc., gives no warranty, ex- 
press or implied, as to description (including kind, variety and name), 
quality, productiveness, or any other matter of any seeds, bulbs or 
plants it sells, and will not be responsible for the crop. 

The words “Thoroughbred Seeds” and “Thorobred Seeds” being a registered trade-mark (U. S. Patent Office, No. 51052), and the words 
“Thoroughbred” and Thorobred” being also a registered trade-mark (U. S. Patent Office, No. 92011), all persons are warned against their 
use in connection with the advertising or sale of seeds. We solicit the help of our friends in the detection and punishment of infringements 
of our copyright. 
January 
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GARDEN CALENDAR FOR SOUTHERN STATES 
SOWINGS IN OPEN GROUND 
Fava Beans 
Early Peas 
Asparagus 
Irish Potatoes 
Carrot 
Asparagus Roots Herbs 
Beans, Fava 
Artichoke 
Artichoke Roots 
Beet 
Cabbage 
Carrot 
Asparagus Roots Cauliflower 
Asparagus 
Beet 
Chives 
Cress 
Brussels Sprouts Endive 
Artichoke 
Artichoke Roots 
Snap Beans 
Lima Beans 
Beet 
Broccoli 
Cabbage 
Carrot 
Celery 
Cauliflower 
Chives 
Corn 
Brussels Sprouts Cress 
Snap Beans 
Lima Beans 
Beet 
Cabbage 
Carrot 
Snap Beans 
Lima Beans 
Beet 
Stock Beet 
Snap Beans 
Beet 
Broccoli 
Celery 
Chives 
Cress 
Cucumber 
Kohl-rabi 
Cabbage 
Collard 
Carrot 
Cress 
Cabbage 
Carrot 
Collard 
Brussels Sprouts Corn 
Snap Beans 
Beet 
Broccoli 
Brussels Sprouts 
Snap Beans 
Beet 
Cabbage 
Broccoli 
Cabbage 
Cauliflower 
Fava Beans 
Radish 
Radish 
55 Commercial Place 
Swiss Chard 
Carrot 
Collard 
Carrot 
Cauliflower 
Corn Salad 
Lettuce 
Onion 
Onion Sets 
Spinach 
Onion Sets 
Onion Sets 
Onion Sets 
Onion 
Onion Sets 
Leek 
Herbs 
Horseradish 
Spring Kale 
Leek 
Lettuce 
Mustard 
Cucumber 
Endive 
Horseradish 
Leek 
Lettuce 
Melons 
Mint Roots 
Endive 
Lettuce 
Melons 
Mint Roots 
Okra 
Cucumber 
Corn 
Endive 
Lettuce 
Corn Salad 
Cucumber 
Scotch Kale 
Lettuce 
Corn Salad 
Dandelion 
Kale 
Cress 
Kale 
Lettuce 
Onion Sets 
Radish 
Turnip for Salad 
Spinach 
Radish 
Irish Potatoes 
Radish 
Early Peas 
Onion 
Onion Sets 
Parsley 
Parsnip 
Wrinkled Peas 
Irish Potatoes 
Onion 
Onion Sets 
Parsley 
Parsnip 
Wrinkled Peas 
Pepper 
Parsley 
Peas 
Pepper 
Pumpkin 
Radish 
Melons 
Okra 
Pumpkin 
Radish 
Okra 
Pumpkin 
Radish 
Salsify 
Mustard 
Early Peas 
Irish Potatoes 
Mustard 
Onion 
Onion Sets 
Spinach 
Turnip 
Geo. Tait & Sons, Inc. 
January 1, 1942 
Spinach 
Spinach 
Turnip 
Rhubarb Roots 
Radish 
Rhubarb Roots 
Sorrel 
Spinach 
Turnip 
Witloof 
Rhubarb Roots 
Salsify 
Sorrel 
Witloof 
Salsify 
Squash 
Tomato 
Tomato 
Stock Beet 
Tomato 
Turnip 
Stock Beet 
Radish 
Spinach 
Turnip 
Winter Radish 
Spinach 
Turnip 
Turnip for Salad 

1942 
Beet, Broccoli 
Brussels Sprouts 
Carrot, Radish 
Cauliflower 
Broccoli 
Brussels Sprouts 
Cucumber 
Eggplant 
Lettuce, Onion 
Radish, Tomato 
Cucumber 
Muskmelon 
For 
Hot 
Bed 
Sowings 
Norfolk, Va. 
