GARDEN Produce Food for Victory 
Do your part for America’s war effort by GROWING ALL of a be 
your own TAMIN RICH 
VEGETABLES AND FRUITS. Feed your family fresh nutritious foods—raise plenty to can 
and store for next winter’s consumption. You'll not only add to the health of your family but 
help your government provide the necessary foods that lead to victory. 
ror SHOP BY MAIL is theOrder of the Day 
ICTORY 
Your, MAIL ORDERS 
See below for easy instructions on how to order by mail. Your 
order will be filled promptly and we guarantee everything to reach 
you in a satisfying condition. All prices quoted for present stocks. 
Order early! 
CONSERVATION OF VALUABLE TIME AND TRANSPORTA- 
TION FACILITIES calls for a well-planned program for every operation 
‘this spring. This planning includes your garden, orchard, and farm. Use 
| this catalog and garden guide to help make your plans and selections. 
We list only the proven, adapted varieties that will thrive and produce in 
abundance in our fine Missouri soils and climate. 
MISSOUR?S MOST COMPLETE SEED AND NURSERY STORE. 
You'll find everything you want. Seeds for your garden, field and lawn, 





flower seeds and bulbs, nursery stock, fruit trees and plants, insecticides, 
fertilizers, tools, yes, everything. 
THOUSANDS OF OUR CUSTOMERS find it more convenient and 
I satisfying to drive to Sedalia and do their garden and farm shopping right 
in our big seed store. 
MISSOURI’S FINE HIGHWAYS lead to Sedalia. We are centrally 
located, easily accessible. Our town is not so large that parking is difficult 
and Sedalia folks are genuinely hospitable and anxious to serve you. 
YOU’LL FIND A FRIENDLY WELCOME AT ARCHIAS’. 

















ARCHIAS’ GUARANTEE 
Because we grow and sell large quantities of seeds, nursery stock, etc., we can sell 
first quality stock at reasonable prices. Everything we ship you must please you or 
you may return the merchandise within five days for a full refund of the purchase price 
or have your order refilled without additional cost. 
NURSERY STOCK GUARANTEE 
Our nursery stock is carefully handled and full of vitality, under ordinary conditions 
should grow for you, but if it does not, we will replace it at one-half price the next 
season if you will notify us before July 15th. See page 36 for standard seedsmen’s 
non-warranty. 


We like early orders—it gives us more time to list and separate the different 
items, addressing, zoning, etc. Can all be done long before shipping time 
begins. This helps us a lot in giving you good service when you are ready to 
plant. So for sending your order before April Ist you may select FREE 
GIFTS as of the following schedule: 



Seed Order Premiums Nursery Stock Premiums 
On Garden or Flower Seed orders of $1.50 to $2.50, select On orders for Nursery Stock of $3.00 to $4.00, select any 
any one of the premiums below. one of the premiums below. 


On Sitio or Flower tae orders of $3.00 to $4.50, select On orders for Nursery Stock of $4.50 to $6.00, select any 
any two of the premiums below. two of the premiums below. 
On Garden or Flower Seed orders of $5.00 or more, select 
any three of the premiums below. 



On orders for Nursery Stock of $7.50 or more, select any 
three of the premiums below. 




No. 1. 3 Regular sized packages of Flower Seeds—1 pkt. 
Spencer Mixed Sweet Peas, 1 pkt. California Giant Zinnias, No. 4. 4 Beautiful Climbing Madeira Vine Bulbs. 
1 pkt. Double Bachelor Buttons. 
No. 2. 1 Extra Large Package eo a coed estoy 
ioned” Flower Garden Seed. A complete flower garden, , 4 ; 
comprising 18 different annual flowers—value 50c. No. 6. 2 Large Regal Lily Bulbs. 
No. 3. 1 package Moonvine Seeds, containing seeds of the BE SURE to ask for your FREE GIFTS when sending your 
red, white, and blue varieties, including New Pearly Gates. order or none will be sent. 



No. 5. 10 New Gladiolus Bulbs, large blooming size. 




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