FINANCIAL 
STRENGTH 
The American Field Seed Company 
has a strong financial backing. Many 
years of fair dealings have gstablished 
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. 








Drovers National Bank 
Chicago 
Terminal National Bank 
Chicago 
First National Bank 
Chicago 






























RECEIPTED 
INVOICE 
If you wish a receipted in- 
voice, ask for it on your order. 
If you need a Certificate of Ori- 
gin.) for AsACA, Svea |e Program 
Committee, ask for it. 
TOWERIRAS 


EST Hay 
Grass and Clover seeds take third class rate. 
Rates may be lowered in some states. 
Corn are carried at 5th class rate except west of 
Illinois and northwestern states where the rate is 
Your freight agent can give you rate 
Or write us for rates. 
Add the freight to our prices and 
your local dealer’s 
All our quotations include bags free. 







4th class. 
from Chicago. 
rates are low. 
there is a big 
prices. 
savings over 
gation. 
ize in field and farm seeds. 
direct and save more money. 
new ye 
‘exceptionally short, the 1942 
states was three to four million pounds short. 
crops were several million pounds shorter than previous year. 
“up, so it is wise to order early this year. 
HOw TO. ORDER 
American Field Seed Co., 43rd St. & Damen Ave., Chicago, III. 




. “Old Reliable Firm” 
We have been in business here in the same location for twenty-one years. 
government mails and our methods are subject to State and U. S. Government investi- — 
All seed is sold on our Money Back Guarantee explained on this page. 
our bank reference in left column. We have served over 100,000 farmers. We special- 
Years of experience, thousands of satisfied customers, 
strong financially and liberal guarantee, all help to protect your interest. 
We sell on a volume basis, save you money. Why buy at*high retail prices. 
The savings are large in our great Star Bargain Sale. 
Market Conditions 
As the copy of this Catalog is released to the printer just before the first of the 
ar, 
we find most farm seeds in a strong position, 
crop being the shortest in several years. 
Red Clover and Alsike Clover 
Sweet Clover crop 
The Alfalfa ec 








We use 
See 
Trop was 
In some 
in the northwest was eight to ten million pounds less than normal crop. The 1942 
Timothy crop was larger than the previous year. 
on government reports. 
conditions, 
“Buy Now—Prices Low” 
The fact that seed supplies are not large indicates a firm position in A seed 
market. 
nate in accumulating a large stock of fine seeds in 1942. 
This permits us to undersell competitors. 
Out quality and prices talk for themselves. 
Protect your- 
to very good advantage. 
ditions point to higher prices. 
wait until time to sow and pay some country dealer two profits. 
Transportation conditions have slowed 
self by buying now when prices are low. 
It is easy to buy from us. 
the kind and grade of seed that you want. 
enclose remittance to cover the price of same. 
of Bank Draft, Cashier Check, Postal or Express Money Order or Personal > 
Check, whichever is most convenient. 
Give name of town where your 
fice. 
mittance for freight. Or, 
less than half af express or parcel post rates. 
money to cover postage. 
advise us you guarantee to pay later, 
“We Guarantee Quick, 
There are over twenty trunk line railroads running out 
Shipments delivered before two P.M. to Junc- 
tion Railway terminal freight house, which connects with 
all railroads, leave Chicago same day. We guarantee safe 
arrival and file claim for you if Petes is lost or dam- 
of Chicago. 
aged. We co-operate. 
NES. 
Grains and 
express service. 
express rate. 
charges. 



Chicago 
you considerable. 

houses. 
Prices will advance on most seeds rather than decline. 
Write your name and addreee clearly. 
so your seed can come 
On 
freight service we can 
th rough much more ‘quickly than most other 
We bought the 
ES 
These estimates above are based ~ 
The short crops were a result of unfavorable weather, 
We were fortu- 
se seeds 
Present con- 
Don’t 
ut down 
Specify the amount you desire and 
Send your remittance in the form 
Freight rate per 100 Ibs. 
Safe Arrival” 




account of our superior 
get freight shipments 
freight station is located if different than your postof- 
If there is no Agent at freight station, or it is a prepaid station, add money to re- 
we will bill you for freight. 
is much 
If you desire parcel post shipment, add 
If, you do not know amount of postage, ask your Postmaster ‘or 








EXPRESSmRIS 
SHIP Mie Nas 
Express is the best for quick arrival and if you 
are delayed and want seed at once you may desire 
All seeds take the second class 
Express is about double the freight 
It is advisable of course to order early 
by freight as that saves 

















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