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RELIABILIMN: 
“Old Reliable Firm” 
We have been in business here in the same location for twenty-five years. We use 
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. We have served over 200,000 farmers. We special- 
ize in field and farm seeds: Years of experience, thousands of satisfied customers, 








The American Field Seed Company 
has a strong financial backing.” Many 
years of fair dealings have established 
them as leading seedsmen who sell di- 
rect to farmers. Quality seeds, low 
prices and’ honest methods have brought 
their just reward. ‘Their business has 
Brow and they are reputable and re- 
iable. 
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. 











Drovers National Bank 



: : Cieawe., Tk strong financially and liberal guarantee, all help to protect your interest. 
eee bi et - We sell on a volume basis, save you money. Why buy at high retail prices. Buy 
Tila, direct and save more money. The savings are large in this year’s catalog. 
Continental Ill. Nat’l, Bank and Trust 
Company 


Market Conditions 
This report for our Catalog is made about the middle of December, just before 
the copy goes to the printer. The Alfalfa crop was better than last year, especially 
in the west; as you will notice by our lower prices in this book. Red Clover crop 
was practically a failure in some of the central corn-belt states, like Illinois, 
Jowa, Wis., etc. Alsike Clover crop was very short in central states where they 
usually have good crops. These shortages were due to extreme hot weather con- 
ditions in August. Sweet Clover crop was shortest in many years and much of it 
will have to come from Canada. There were fair crops of Timothy, Red Top, Ky. 
Blue Grass and Brome Grass. Soy Bean market is high and there will not be any 
cheap seed. Cane, Millets and other forage crops are in strong demand. It looks 
advisable to buy your requirements early this year. 
“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 1947. 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. 
Chicago, III. 







GUARANTEE 
Your: Money Back if Gur 
Seeds. Fail to Please 
We. hereby guarantee every 
shipment to you: will:he:abso- 
dutely: ‘satisfactory. If OAnT. 
seeds.) fOr: Va Ney Teaco 
whatsoever, are “not. satisfac 
tory and: you ‘do: not: feel that: 
they: are worth: morethan:: you 
paid: for them; you: can: te 
turn them: .at-our-expense and 
we 4vill refund: your money. 
and any frieghtcharges: you 
Have paid, 
We: cannot: guarantee crops 
Re thatis past: sour contiok 
owing t0: climate conditions, 
accidents and unustialthings 
that-occasionally: occur; but 
wa: -give you 30°-days?= time; 
after you receive: the seeds.to 
test)them in “any. way. syou 
wish and: ive: you: full protec- 
tion“on your seed purchases, 
American Field Seed Go, 
Be Re Bilder; Pres: Ss Chicage 
Our. Motto : 
Weare not: satisied 
uniess: you -are.**: 













_ 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. Freight rate per 100 Ibs. 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 
If you wish a receipted in- Chicago in about every direction. This gets your seed moving, 
voice, ask for it on your order. we guarantee safe arrival and file claim for you if shipment 
If you need a Certificate of Ori- i, lost or damaged. Have Railroad or Express Agent mark 
gin for AAA. Soil Program amount of loss or damage on your freight bill and send to us. 
Committee, ask for it. We ship shortage prepaid or make refund for loss. 
LOWPRRIRATRES EXPRES'S#RUSH 
On) HREIGHST SHIPMEDMS 
Grass and Clover seeds take third class rate. Express is the best for quick arrival and‘if you 
Rates may be lowered in some states. Grains and are delayed and want seed at once you may desire 
Corn are carried at 5th class rate except west of express service. All seeds take the second class 
Illinois and northwestern states where the rate is express rate. Express is about double the freight 
4th class. Your freight agent can give you rate charges. It is advisable of ‘course to order early 
from Chicago. Or write us for rates. Chicago pee onc aee tpe coRaaDy Elen a uciecocton 
rates. are low. Add the freight to our prices and Bie Ye ete : : ‘ aA 
there is a big savings eae your Yoeal dealer’s freight service we can get freight shipments 
prices, All our quotations include bags free. Aa Rea mpc mare agian cane CiBeNS 
































