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STRENGTH 
The ener Field Seed Company 
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has a strong ancial backing. Many 
years of fair dealings have established 
«them as Jeading seedsmen who. sell di- 
rect to farmers. Quality seeds, low 
prices and honest methods. have brought 
their just reward. 
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- 
ner that will give complete satisfaction 
to the purchaser. tah 
Drovers National Bank 
Chicago, Il. 
First National Bank 
Chicago, II. 
Continental If, Nat'l. Bank and Trust 
Company 5 
Chicago, III. 
GUARANTEE 
Your: Money: Back: it: Our 
Séeds.: Failte Please 
We hereby: guarantee: every 
shipnient: to. vou: willbe: abso- 
lutely:satistattory. Ifo wt 
Seeds) fOr a Reve a8 0. 
whatsoever; ‘are nok: satisfac. 
tory: dnd: you do: notsteck that 
they.are: worth more: than: you 
aid: Tor them, yous an re- 
tn: them: atour expense: and 
owe: will refund = your money 
and ani cfriecht charges vo 
have paides io. ee 
Weicannot: guarantee. crops 
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owing. to cBmate inonditions, 
accidents and wnusiial: things 
that: occasipnally: occur, “put 
we give yous0: days’: time, 
aftér: you: recepesthe: seeds: to 
test them in any way you: 
wish: and: give: you: full protee- 
fion:on: your seed purchases, 
SAmerican:-Field: Seed: Ca, : 
ee Bider, Pres.) Chicago 
se ve OU: MOULG Ge oil: 
Soh We- are not: satished:: 
2 MOSS Your are.:? 
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. 








4th class. 
from Chicago. 
prices. 
Their business has 
grown and they are reputable and re- | 
We have been in business here in the same location for twenty-five years. \ 
government mails and our methods are subject to State and U.S. Government investi- 
gation. All seed is sold on our Money Back Guarantee explained on this page. See 
our bank reference in left column. 
ize in field and farm seeds. : 
strong financially and liberal guarantee, all help to protect your interest. 
LOWERIRAGES 
OWN FREIGHT 
Grass and Clover seeds take third class rate. 
Rates may be lowered in some States. 
Corn are carried at 5th class rate except west of 
Illinois and northwestern states where the rate is 
Your freight agent can give you rate 
Or write us for rates. 
rates are low. Add the freight to our prices and 
there is a big savings over your local dealer’s 
All our quotations include bags free. 
American Field Seed Co., 43rd St. & Damen Ave., Chicago, Ill. 
FINANCIAL 
ESTABLISHED 
SELVA BILTD: 
“Old Reliable Firm” 


We use 
We have served over 130,000 farmers. ’ We special- 
Years of experience, thousands of satisfied customers, 
We sell on a volume basis, save you money. Why buy at high retail prices. Buy 
direct and save more money. The savings are large in our great Star Bargain Sale. 
Market Conditions 
This report for our Catalog is made about the middle of December, just be- 
fore the copy goes to the press. The Alfalfa crop was a little larger in the west 
central states. At this time they report Montana crop shorter than last year. Red 
Clover about the same and is in great demand. Alsike crop is small in many 
sections and no surplus. Sweet Clover crop was short in the U. S. and some seed 
will have to come in from Canada, which will be top quality, as import laws are 
strict. Timothy crop -was not large and moved from growers hands at higher 
prices. Kentucky Blue Grass was shortest crop in over 30 years and prices 
extremely high. Other grass crops small, Millets and forage crops only fair. 
This is a good year to send in your 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 1946. We bought ‘these seeds 
to very good advantage. This permits us to undersell competitors. Present con- 
ditions point to higher prices. Our 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. Wreight rate per 100 lbs. 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, under normal conditions leave Chicago. same 
day. We guarantee safe arrival and file claim for you if 
shipment is lost or damaged.. We co-operate. Send paid 
freight bill showing amount of damage, or shortage. 
PXPRPSSPRIISHI 
ON Ss 2) 200 1) Seg 
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 
: hrough much more quickly than most other 
ouses. 











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