How to Buy Seeds 
What is a Packet? Quantities of seed in a 
packet vary a whale of a lot, same variety, 
same price, as put up by different seedsmen. 
Long’s packets contain more than many others. 
But you get still more for your money if 
order by the ounce or fraction of an ounce (if 
so listed). You will want to make several 
sowings of many vegetables. Your ounce, or 
larger quantity, will save ordering again. For 
most gardens, order % lb. or more Beans, Corn, 
Peas, especially Peas. 
Buy enough, but don’t hoard. 22,000,000 Vic- 
tory gardens will require a lot of seed. Yet 
seedsmen believe there will be nearly enough 
for all. Some kinds may sell out. Better say, 
“If any sold out, send another kind,” especially 
on late orders. 
Buy Seeds from Seedsmen 
The cost of good seed from best sources is 
a small item of expense, compared to other 
costs and labor in producing a garden, and 
insuring profitable returns. 
Is simply good sense to buy seeds from firms 
that have specialized in producing and selling 
high grade seeds for years, rather than from 
mushroom dealers who spring up over night 
(since Pearl Harbor), hoping to cash in on the 
planting of Victory gardens. 
For 42 years I’ve been selling seeds, good 
seeds, here in Boulder. For 38 years have 
issued catalogues and shipped seeds all over 
the U. S. A. and to foreign lands. I don’t know 
it all yet, and never will. But I can and do 
send you seeds that make good. 
More About the Spratts 
Funny, isn’t it, how often no two members 
in a family care for the same things, whether 
magazines, radio or radishes! 
For example, Mr. and Mrs. Spratt. Jack won’t 
be so choosey these days. His wife will nibble 
a bit of lean, and send some of the fat to war. 
Our “Jack Spratt’? Mixtures of Radish seed, 
and Onion seed promote health and harmony 
in any family. 
Myr. Spratt, “I betcha’, grabs off one of 
those Crimson Giant Radishes that will grow 
as large as an egg without getting pithy, 
while Mrs. Spratt selects a white tipped 
smaller variety. Jackie Junior may reach for 
a long red, and Genevieve Spratt crunch an 
Icicle. And everybody happy! 
““Snappy Sudden Service”’ 
That’s a sample of slogans used by many 
business firms before the war. These times, 
we’re thankful for any service at all! 
However, believe it or not, last season we 
actually did give “Snappy Sudden Service” in 
filling your mail orders for seeds. Most pack- 
ages were on their way within 48 hours from 
time orders were received. Some were filled 
same day received. 
Many customers 1,500 to 2,000 miles from 
Boulder were amazed when seeds arrived so 
promptly. We hope to do as well this year, 
though I’m not sticking my neck out so far 
as to plum guarantee such speed always. 
Here’s how YOU can help: Do as many did 
last year—mail us your orders before the 
big spring rush, the earlier the better. No 
need for ALL to order soon as catalogue ar- 
rives but the “Early Birds” make it possible 
to give both early and late comers satisfactory 
service. 
As Gracie Field sings it: “All for one, and 
one for all.’”’ Cooperation helps a whale of a 
lot. That’s what we get from both Postal and 
Express service. They are doing a grand job. 
So, grab that order blank. Do it now, or 
soon. Thanks a lot.—JD. 
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Don’t plant too little and too late, 
Business Terms— 
All goods prepaid, unless otherwise noted. 
rders shipped promptly, or if delayed, we 
notity you EL RaDCe! Safe delivery guaranteed. 
Cash with order, or %4 cash, balance C. 0.:D, 
Please do not ask for any other terms. Money 
orders preferred. But don’t hesitate to send 
your personal check. We will pay collection 
fee at our bank. Coins or stamps for $1.00 or 
less usually safe, but send at your own risk. 
Cc. O. D. orders. Bear in mind that C. OAR: 
orders cost you extra for collection. Note we 
require 14,4 down payment on CGC. O.Deorderss 
Goods priced prepaid will be sent by parcel 
post or eae our option. Obvious price 
errors are canceled. 
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Index 
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Acroclinium ..... 14 Kale... 2.5 cue ties 
Ageratum  <...5 «- 14 Kochia .......++.-++ 18 
ALY SSO GA ee ie 14 Konl“Rabies eae 9 
Anchusa ....---- a Larkspur ........ 36 
Anemone ....--.- Lawn Grass Seed. 13 
Arsenate of Lead. 11 Lettuce ise ssa ceaeeeee 6 
Asparagus ....--: ae Love-In-A-Mist... 19 
CA SUGIice netithercrs sence 14 
i 26 
Mignonette....... 
Baby’s Breath.... 18 SV e é 
Bachelor Button.. 14 ER ae ee a 
Buea igh ee eet re 3 12 Mustard ....-.--- ie 
Béets Seer aera = 3 Nasturtium ...... 20 
Black=Leat,-40;4.4- 11% SOkra v. oso 6 poe 9 
Blue Grass Seed.. 13 Onions & On. Sets 7 
eEeecal ae eae ; Oriental Poppy... 
TUSSe 1B prouts. Painted Daisy.... 17 
ae Flower . < Eanee Redeem ie: = 
ADDABE «1... sees Parsley... © « sge- steee 
Calendula sap enese 15 Parsnips te els te ouicn 9 
California <Poppy 15 5" peas: i. ea S13 
CaliopSismceticws 15 Peppern uy ae 8 
Candytuft ....... ib. : Petunia. ee eae 21 
Cantaloupes 8 to: 6 Phiox ios. oe 21 
Canterbury Bells. 15 pinks......... ~i peed 
Carnation ....... 16. Plantabbs <<.) 0 11 
Carrots Be. sree tones 5 Pop, Corn 4. «oe 9 
Castor Bean...... 16 Poppies..... 15, 18, 21 
Cauliflower. ..-... : Portulaca ........ 21 
cate et ace dahon Be Primrose loko Dgee a 
OSI. -. ce cceeess Pum LIU so eee eae 
Chinese Cabbage.. 4 u 3 10 
Citron 5 Radish a ee et Eh iE 
i ROR i. ak oe e Ranunculus ...... 26 
Clarkia, sm es: 16 Phubarte ee ees 8 
Clover BES Ge On ee oe - Rock Garden Sds.. 21 
a ae. Rae ae hi Rutabaes 8 
ODT te oe ee OR Se i la RUA RO SOK. =o Bi OTE SOME ct 
COSINOSS sic w ee eee 16 Salpiglossis oT oe 21 
Gucumber™.. ...-. Ones Abr aryee Mo ee oe py 
Dahlias= =| 0230-027, 31 DEN Note ses Oo sire ciacaee ae 
Daisies socuseas oe +7 Selo as noe 22 
Delphinium ...... 17:8 sate ee "49 99 
Fige Plant © ch ke 9 Sninachiones vee) 
Endive we Sew. NEE er Cte 
Evergreen Spray... 11 Bae RB inet the 22 
at hort Flower 14 Stocks. . rth eh Ss 17, ed 
Plax les or depletes 16 rawflower...... 
Forget-Me-Not .16,17 Stock Beets ...... 3 
Four O’Clock 17 Sunflower’ 2.4 <2 23 
Fox Glove........ 17 Sweet Corn...... 4,12 
Full Meal Tablets 11 Sweet PeavJ-.. 24 
Gaillardia ....... 7 Sweet Sultan..... 23 
Garden Lemon.... 6 Sweet William.... 238 
Geranium........ 17. Swiss Chard...... 3 
GUM ere ees 1G Tomatoecsn scm see 10 
GlaaTOLUSE ek awe co 27 "PUTTLIDS iver. ahaa 9 
eoceee eee tees en Verbena OMT Sc TC ee 
Ground Cherry... 10 — vitamin B,.-. >... 11 
>, Gypsophila....... 13° AVitamistew) pamere 11 
Hit or Miss....... 19° Wall Flower...... 23 
Helly hock: anno. 4 19 Watermelon...... 5 
LVis ko. tase eo Wild CuGumber... 238 
Jubilee Gem...... 14 Malate ee ae 25 
Then leave your garden to its fate, 

