

The Frank S. Plait Co. 
1877 


Seed Supply for 1945 
EED supplies for the coming season are still not definitely known on many items. Late fall harvest- 
ing conditions often change the situation unexpectedly. The past season was one of excess rains in 
some growing sections, while drought cut, the crops in the East. Excessive late fall rains in Califor- 
nia have great damage to the crops still in the fields, both Vegetable and Flower seeds. As we see 
the situation at present, there will be sufficient seed of Peas, Beans and Sweet Corn, though short on 
some popular varieties. Beet, Celery, Egg Plant, Endive, Lettuce, Pepper and Tomato are short, but 
not seriously so, for some varieties turned out better than others. 
Field Seeds are sufficient except Hardy Alfalfa, and Clovers, which are extremely short. We are in 
a position to supply the finest quality of Hybrid Field Corns we have ever had. 
Flower Seeds are in great demand, as acreage was cut for food crops, and further reduced by late rains. 
Quite a few items are out, as indicated. In general, the supply is more ample than for the past three 
years. . 
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. 
Since 1877, 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 

