

J. F. SINN 
Chm. of Bd. 
Berry Seed Company 
A farmer by birth 
and early training. A 
man who has had 42 
Baar Friends: - January 5, 1947 
could offer you bigger seed bargains than ever and 
more outstanding new seed crops. Many of our older 
customers will remember over 30 years ago Berry’s 
were the first to champion the cause of Sweet Clover 
that has come to be known as our greatest soil build- 
ing legume instead of being referred to as a weed. 
Berry’s for longer than that even have specialized in 
Our entire organization has been making special 
plans and working harder than ever this year so we 
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years of ferereee 
dpcodaieed aa one grass and legume mixtures and today offer you sci- 
Recognized as one ; : : 
pe eto en entifically blended, Clover and Timothy mixtures to 
suit your every need at big money Saving prices. 
In new crops Berry’s have ample stocks for early 
trade. He strives 
to give our cus- 
orders on Certified Blue Tag Ranger Alfalfa, Clinton 
tomers better seed 
values. While § 
aot tersiine MY Type Oats, also new to many but not to Berry’s cus- 
eal beet tomers Sweet Sudan, Certified Midland and Cumber- 
terest of ##/ land Clover. Back this year with removal of ceilings 
guppsviae =f] ~comes the ever popular Canadian Variegated Alfalfa. 
oo ee I am pleased to tell our new friends who are writing 
better seed us for the first time our efforts to serve you never 
prices. cease. Saving you money on your seed needs is only : 
one part of our great seed service. Providing you latest 
information on new crops and seeding advice is an- 
other. Again you'll find in our catalog at hand the 
most complete listing of field seed items anywhere. 
We urge you to order the best quality you can afford 
but of all four grades of some seeds offered we can 
guarantee satisfaction. Each grade is of equal value 
and a guaranteed bargain. Our service to the farmers 
of America isn’t complete if we don’t have the quality 
and price to fit their needs. We are always pleased to 
hear from you and I'll personally acknowledge all 
letters addressed to my attention promptly. 
Some may have noticed a difference in prices appearing in 
advertisements from those in this catalog. This was caused by 
price ceilings being removed after these ads had been written 
for early publication as December issues are mailed around the 
middle of November and copy, etc., had to be in early in 
October. There is one change on Brome from $3.50 bushel on 
the cover to $3.75 as described page 23. This letter for example 

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is written two months prior to January 5-as dated above. This 5 
means our prices are very low now as you have the advantage sands to order Wit 
of any market increases of the last two months — besides er fore bought ov Fee 
today as this is -written—our prices on Red Clover are way of seeds from . farmer re 
below wholesale, in fact in line with the carlot market. price to year. Aiway 
Save money and 
wholesalers. Don’t delay ordering promptly. 
get what you want now. Seed supplies are vital to farming 
operations. 
Don’t overlook Berry’s extra fine values on garden and flower 
seeds, such as ‘‘Prize” and ‘Lucky 7” collections page 49. On 
Nursery Stock we feature Evergreens pages 72-73 and fruit trees 
75-80 at guaranteed money saving prices. 
Thousands already have saved money and solved their 1947 
seed problems by ordering from Berry’s December Sale Bulletin. 
Some prices in the catalog have already. advanced and we can pro- 
tect these only as long as supplies 
last. Start your, 1947 farm program Vi Dey : 
off right by ordering your needs of Desert 
Berry’s today. Yours truly, 

LARGEST SELLERS-DIRECT TO FARMERS 
