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EARLY BUYING THIS YEAR 
Dear Friends: As we enter the new year we find some radical changes in prices from a year ago. Regardless 
of the price changes, we are confident you can buy from us again this year at a real saving. Seeds are like other 
merchandise. In making a purchase you should first consider the quality. We are the largest seed house east 
of the Mississippi River, selling Field and Grass Seeds exclusively direct to the farmer. We obtained this 
significant position by giving you customers a square deal and more real value for your money. 
We are operating under a difficult position this year. Red and Mammoth Clover crops were mighty 
short last fall which is reflected in the high prices. Alsike Clover was about the same as last year. 
Sweet Clover was short and considerable seed has been imported from Canada. The market is 
firm on practically all grasses. Forage crops were not large and prices are high, partially due 
to a high grain market. 
I call your attention to the new varieties of Oats we are offering this year. Good 
seed oats that produce big yields and are resistant to different diseases are cheaper at 
$5.00 per bushel than common low yielding oats at $1.00 per bushel. The Clinton, 
Benton and Mindo Oats are receiving lots of favorable publicity in the farm 
papers and from farmers who have grown them. 
I am holding down prices this year in spite of high markets and prices 
quoted by other seed dealers. While I am writing this letter for 
this 1948 Catalog, a customer phoned me long distance from an 
adjoining state. He wanted a price on two bu. of our best alfalfa 
and according to his local seed dealer price our quotation would 
save him over $2.00 per bushel after he paid freight. We are car- 
load buyers. We buy right and sell right. 
I will appreciate your cooperation in placing your order early 
this year. Some seeds are not plentiful and we all might see some 
higher prices late in the season. Hoping to receive your kind 
order, I am 
Yours very truly, 
EK. E. Elder, President 
RED CLOVER . 
With Alsikeé Timothy - U.S. 
A coinbination that is hard to beat. Most 
farmers add some Alsike and Timothy to Red 
Clover for a well balanced seeding. Lot ‘‘Dia- 
mond” is composed of 50% to 55% of Red Clover 
and Alsike Clover and the balance fancy Tim- 
othy seed. Much more Red Clover than Alsike. 
A very rich combination, When sown 8 pounds 
per acre, you have an average of about 40 Red 
Clover and Alsike Clover seeds per square foot 
in addition to the Timothy. A fine seeding at 
a very low cost. 
You'll Like the Quality and Savings 
Lot “Diamond” is new crop domestic northern grown seed. 
Has a good bright color. It has been recleaned and tested. Shows 
good purity and germination. This is not cheap seed. I guarantee 
it to be good dependable quality. If you are doubtful about the 
quality, write for a free sample. Sow about 8 or 9 pounds per acre. 
Easy to get a catch with Lot “Diamond.” 
The cost of seeding is low. I am glad to recommend Lot ‘‘Diamond”’ to our 
customers and friends. Order this lot and if you are not pleased with it, kindly 
return the seed and I will see that your money is refunded promptly, including trans- 
portation charges. Order early while prices are low. 

