2 American Field Seed Co., 43rd St. & Damen Ave., Chicago, Ill. 
FINANCIAL 
STRENGTH 
The American Field Seed Company 
has a strong financial backing. Many 
years of fair dealings have established 
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-. 

ESTABLISHED 
RELIABILINY, 
“Old Reliable Firm’”’ 

We have been in business here in the same location for twenty-one years. We use 
ner that will give complete satisfaction government mails and our methods are subject to State and U. S. Government investi- 
to the purchaser. gation. All seed is sold on our Money Back Guarantee explained on this page. See 
our bank reference in left column. We have served over 100,000 farmers. We special- 
Drovers National Bank ize in field and farm seeds. Years of.experience, thousands of satisfied customers, 
Chicago strong financially and liberal guarantee, all help to protect your interest. 
Terminal National Bank 
We sell on a volume basis, save you money. Why buy at high retail prices. Buy 
Chicago direct and save more money. The savings are large in our great Star Bargain Sale. 
First National Bank 
Chicago 






























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If you wish a receipted in- 
voice, ask for it on your order. 
If you need a Certificate of Ori- 
gin for A.A.A. Soil Program 
Committee, ask for it. 








Rates may be lowered in some states. 
FOVERIRARES 
ON RR BIGH a 
Grass and Clover seeds take third class rate. 
Corn are carried at 5th class rate except west of 
Illinois and northwestern states where the rate is 
4th class. Your freight agent can give you rate 
from Chicago. Or write us for rates. Chicago 
rates are low. Add the freight to our prices and 
there is a big savings over your local dealer’s 
prices. All our quotations include,bags free. 
Market Conditions 
As the copy of this Catalog is released to the printer just before the first of the 
new year, we find most farm seeds in a strong position, The Alfalfa crop was 
exceptionally short, the 1943 crop being the shortest in several years. In some 
states was three to four million pounds short. Red Clover and Alsike Clover 
crops. were several million pounds shorter than previous year. Sweet Clover crop 
in the northwest was ten to fifteen million pounds less than normal crop. The 
1943 Timothy crop was about the same as the previous year. These estimates 
above are based on government reports. ‘The short- crops were a result of unfa- 
vorable weather conditions. Will be big demand for seeds, order early. 
“Buy Now—Prices Low’”’ 
The-fact that seed supplies are not large indicates a firm position in the seed 
market. Prices will advance on most seeds rather than decline. We were fortu- 
nate in accumulating a large stock of fine seeds in 1943. We bought these seeds 
to very good advantage. This permits us to undersell competitors. Present con- 
ditions point to higher prices.. Out quality and prices talk for themselves. Don’t 
wait until time to sow and pay some country dealer two profits. Protect. your- 
self by buying now when prices are low. Transportation conditions have slowed 
up, so it is wise to order early this year. 
It is easy to buy from us. Write your name and address clearly. Put down 
the kind and grade of seed that you want. Specify the amount you desire and 
enclose remittance to cover the price of same. Send your remittance in the form 
of Bank Draft, Cashier Check, Postal or Express Money Order or Personal 
Check, whichever is most convenient. > 
Give name of town where your freight station is located if different than your postof- 
fice. If there is no Agent at freight station, or it is a prepaid station, add money to re- 
mittance for freight. Or, we will bill you for freight. Freight rate per 100 Ibs. is much 
less than half of express or parcel post rates. If you desire parcel post shipment, add 
money to cover postage. If you do not know amount of. postage, ask your Postmaster or 
advise us you guarantee to pay later. 


“We Guarantee Quick, Safe Arrival”’ 
There are over twenty trunk line railroads running out 
of Chicago. 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 shipment is lost or dam- 
aged.. We co-operate. Send paid freight bill showing 
amount of damage or shortage. 
PEXRPRESSZRUSH 
SHIRPS~IENTES 
Express is the best for quick arrival and if you 
are delayed and want seed at once you may desire 
express service. All seeds take the second class 
express rate. Express is about double the freight 
charges. It is advisable of course to order early 
so your seed can come by freight as that saves 
you considerable. On account of our superior 
freight service we can get freight shipments 
through much more quickly than most other 
houses. 
















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