1O THE TRADE: 
Here it is again—another harvest season is upon us, the bags of seed are 
starting to roll in, many of the early varieties are already cleaned and shipped, and 
have produced yields which would indicate a good season. We are thankful for 
this, as it means that we will be able to fill the contract orders already booked, 
leaving in many cases sufficient seed to supply spot demands. 
Many of the problems which confronted us during the war years are now 
disappearing—lack of experienced supervisors and field labor have been overcome 
by the return of our boys from the armed forces—these men are back at work 
doing a better job of breeding, growing, harvesting, cleaning and shipping, than 
ever before, which means that we are delivering the kind of seeds which we adver- 
tise—‘Proven Quality’? Flower Seeds. 
We thank our many customers for their patience and understanding during 
the trying war years—deliveries were ofien late, as Uncle Sam required the trans- 
portation facilities for far more important materials than seeds. This picture is 
changing rapidly and although transportation is still not back to norma,] it is greatly 
improved over a year ago—assuring you of earlier deliveries this Fall. 
There is a great need for flowers in this world today—to hide the scars of 
war and bring joy and happiness to millions of people all over the world who are 
building new homes and starting new lives. At no time in history has such an oppor- 
tunity been presented to the retail seedsman—now is the time to go over your 
stock and make sure that you have an ample supply of fresh Flower Seeds in the 
most desirable varieties suited to your locality. If we can be of any assistance to 
you in this respect, please feel free to call upon us. 
You have a standing invitation to visit us whenever you come to Cali- 
fornia, you are not only invited to inspect the growing seed crops, warehouses and 
cleaning plant. You are also welcome to come with us behind the scenes, in the 
workshop where skilled plant breeders ply their crafts, realizing in flowers the 
dreams of designing genius creating new varieties and improving the old. 
To our many patrons and friends we wish to take ‘this opportunity of 
‘hanking them for their fine support during the past season and wish them a very 
successful Fall and Spring season. 
