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Seed Supply for 1943 
HE past two years we experienced considerably reduced stocks of Beet, Carrot, Onion and 
Spinach seed and yet we somehow seemed to have enough to go around without anyone having 
to go without seed to plant. 
This year supplies are short on more items, but so far as we can estimate there will be enough 
for both Commercial Market Gardeners and Victory Gardens. It may be necessary, in some cases, 
to use varieties other than the ones you are accustomed to; however we do not expect this will be 
any great hardship for there are several excellent varieties in practically every group; in fact the 
trend, if present conditions continue, will be to reduce the number of varieties in order to simplify 
and increase production. 
In brief, the supply seems to be as follows: Beans, Sweet Corn and Peas, sufficient, but short on 
some varieties. Also short on some varieties are Beet, Swiss Chard, Mangel Beet, Cabbage, Cucumber, 
Carrot, Kale, Lettuce, Onion. On the other hand Spinach leading varieties are more plentiful than was 
expected. Certified high grade seed potatoes are in good supply. Field seeds in general for the 
North Eastern States are ample except Clovers, especially the suitable Northern grown Alfalfa seed 
which is quite short. Ensilage Corn supply is apparently sufficient except Eureka which was damaged 
by late flood conditions. Flower seed stocks are low and will be lower. 

The Hidden Assets in Platt’s Seeds 
EEDS are unlike other forms of merchandise. They are raw materials of variable and limitless 
qualities, out of which, under proper conditions, come food and beauty for human needs. 
Seeds are bought for what they will produce. Yet there is no way of judging from appearance 
whether seeds will produce a good crop or a poor one. Seeds may be tested for germination in a few 
days. In most cases it is comparatively simple to make such a test and no seedsman should think of 
selling seeds without a germination test. But the only way of knowing in advance what seeds are 
likely to produce is to know the characteristics of their parents. Good seed stocks must come from 
outstanding plants possessing, to the greatest possible extent, the desired qualities of productiveness, 
uniformity, season, flavor, color, disease-resistance, and any other good feature. Such stocks are the 
result of integrity and skill in selection and plant breeding. 
For Sixty-Srx Years, through times of depression and prosperity, the confidence of our customers 
has enabled us to maintain the standards whereby PLATT’S SEEDS have stood The Test of Time. 
We Make a Specialty of Grass Seed 
for Lawns and Athletic Fields, and invite 
your inquiries concerning formulas to meet special needs 


