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; * | = Dealing direct. through the mails, never tl igh ag 
Me we have enjoyed a very close and happy re 
with our customers. We have appreciated 
telling us how you like the high quality of our se 
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Our country location and ownership of ou 
Buildings and Equipment mean low expenses as co 
with a city location, Every order, even for a single 
of seed is given careful attention and safe a 
Gudioniehd. 
_ Another year of heavy demand—for both Flow 
Vegetable Seed—is in prospect. For your protectio or 
tly. Millions of Vegetable Gardens in 1947 will h 
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We keep our stocks true through tests in our Reedy nations, : : : 
trial gardens and guarantee purity and vitality = = On the back cover are 6 NEW Vegetables with amazing 
if they are properly planted and cared for the _ _ few advantages. Be the first to grow the- latest. We wish 
year purchased. We claim you cannot buy better ~ you success in all your gardening for 1947. 
seed at any price. : ee eS = 

See our Double Guarantee —s——i«ws & : oe 4 
Prize Vegetable Garden 70c Prize Flower Garden 50c 
This is a Prize Collection of 12 Early Varieties—one full- This COLLECTION of 16 annual Flowers wili make a wonder- 
sized Packet of 10 Varieties and 1% lb. each of Early ful display of colors all Summer, We offer the entire collection 
Beans and Early Peas. A 90c value for 70¢. of Regular Sized Packets—an 80c value for 50¢. 
1 Pkt. CARROT—Orange Danvers—one of the best 
1 Pkt. BEET—Detroit Dark Red—early, high quality 
1 Pkt. CUCUMBER—Fancy Pickles—pickles or slicing 
1 Pkt. CABBAGE—Golden Acre—earliest flat-head 
Pkt. ASTERS—Giants—mixed colors—wilt-resistant 
Pkt. CORNFLOWERS—Double mixed—latest colors 
Pkt. ZINNIAS—Lilliput Pastel shades and colors 
Pkt. SALPIGLOSSIS—(Velvet Flower) Many colors 
Pkt. STRAWFLOWERS—Everlastings—double mixed colors 
1 Pkt. LETTUCE—Early Prize Head—ve ul 
1 Pkt RADISH marten hea Gicpeteeeeat ae Pkt. CELOSIAS—Plumed and Feathered—several shades 
F Pkt. ZINNIAS—Giants—many shades and colors 
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1 Pkt. ONION—Earliest Express—Earliest Yellow Globe : Pkt. DIANTHUS—Attractive shades and colors 
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1 Pkt. SPINACH—Early long-standing—Bloomsdale Pkt. PORTULACAS—Make gorgeous color display 
1 Pkt. PEPPER—California Wonder—Sweet Pkt. PETUNIAS—Giant Rainbow—many colors 
1 Pkt. TOMATO—Early Victory—Earliest—see page 3 Pkt. SNAPDRAGONS—Many Art Shades and Colors 
% pound BEANS—Bountiful—Early Green-Pod Pkt. CARNATIONS—Annual—attractive colors 
% pound PEAS—Extra Early Mammoth Podded Pkt. BURNING BUSH—Green, then turning Red with frost 
These 12 varieties plant a garden plot 25 x 30 ft. or Pkt. CALENDULAS—Double Orange and Lemon Colors 
equivalent, No changes made in either collection. Planting Pkt. COSMOS—Orange Flare—brilliant orange shades 
and cultural directions with both collections. Pkt. MARIGOLDS—Harmony Hybrids—Rich Colors 
SPECIAL! Both Collections $1 — a $1.70 Value. 
Instructions for Ordering Mills Seeds 60 Years Experience 
Please use our Order Blank when orderin . lf possible, which you will | is back of Mills Seeds. Our trade has ‘inereased — 
find in this Seed Book and be sure to sien your name and ive full ear by year and this should. be the best ‘proof — 
address on every order or letter you send us. Enclose remittance with that Mi ee 
each order and do not ask us to dc. O. D. 1 bsolut - = 
sary for it delays delivery. °° mtg eareides! estan Double Guarantee Soe 
; FIRST—We guarantee the Vitality and Purity of 
Free Delivery — Prompt Service our Seeds to the full amount of the purchase Beles 
We pay postage on everything offered in this Seed Book. This means | if properly planted and cared for the same 
& tpaid to aby Post Office in the United States or Posses- | Purchased, if : 
sions. We mail Seeds to Can with = 
cluded in the remittance to cover exchange and extra packing and Even with the highest may of Seeds succes 
. Postage. You can depend on prompt service. Order early as possible. | @epends largely upon soil, not too deep or too 
es shallow Planting, cultivation and weather condi. 
How to Make Remittances tions after plan . 
It is, therefore, agreed that in no case shall w. 
We have been doing a strictly cash-with-order business for 60 years | be Hable for more than the amount actually paid 
and you run no risk in sending remittance with order. We refer you to and if not accepted on these conditions, they mus’ 
; be _ returned at once. esate: 
Remit by Post Office or- Express Money Order, Draft or Registered SECOND—We guarantee the safe arrival of all 
Letter. If Cash or repre Stamps are sent we cannot be Held respon- Seeds in good condition, and should an 
sible for safe delivery uniesa registered. No foreign postage stamps or damaged or lost on th fa 
Back Cover. F. B, MILLS SEED GROWER, Inc. 
FREE SEED of New Flower with Orders 
| _ of over 50 cents a 
We are always on the lookout for New and Improved Flowers to send to our customers as a FREE surprise. 
This year, we have secured seeds of a very beautiful new Flower and will include a Sample Packet, FREE for = 
Trial, with each order amounting to 50c or over. You will get it with your order, without asking for it, - =o 







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