64 JANUARY i948 
“OUR SEEDS GROW FRIENDS” 
There can be no reserves of FRESH vegetables, ex- 


cepting those growing in gardens. The abundant supply MATURITY DATES: Following most varieties of 
to which we have become accustomed, could be changed vegetables is a numeral which represents days re- 
to a shortage. quire to proauee Ad cae he ready for ep aha 
Jeather conditions, time o anting, etc., affec e 
FRESH VEGETABLES play a vital part in combating time of maturity, and HYSEesieuroe will vary from 
malnutrition and supply the necessary vitamins for the year to year. These figures are intended primarily to 
added energy we all must have. afford a basis of comparison rather than to state a 
McCullough’s Seeds have been on the market for over rigid interval between the planting and harvesting. 
one hundred years. We pride ourselves on this reputa- 

tion. We spend a great deal of time, effort and labor to ; 5 
Supply seeds and gardening supplies that are, to the Suggestions For Ordering 
best of our knowledge, of the highest quality. We have In pricing the items in this catalog, we have been re- 
often been asked if we ‘“‘guarantee or warrant our seeds.” quired to anticipate such problems as difficulties in 
We answer that we can not, for the reason that practical -ecuring certain lines’ of merchandise due to possible 
experience has assured us that there are many hazards new taxes on some articles that would raise their prices 
beyond the control of the seedsman, such as weather —seed shortages—and other situations. 
conditions, insects, and difference in soil. Many times we It will be our purpose to fill your orders completely, 
promptly and at the prices quoted in this catalog. How- 
ever, if circumstances prevent this, it may be necessary 
on some items to delay your order, substitute, or ask 
have observed a planting of the best of seeds to fail; 
and, later a planting from the same lot of seeds, result 
in an excellent. crop. for a higher price. We recommend that your orders be 
Many of our customers have not forgotten the scarcity placed as early as possible. 
of food during the past few years. Through necessity 
they planted gardens for their own use and have learned 1 
to enjoy fresh vegetables and beautiful flowers from their Price Changes 
gardens—besides learning the benefits derived from pro- We reserve the right to advance or decline with 
the market when necessary within the law on any 
item listed in this catalog. 
ducing something with their own hands. In the days 
ahead, there is a definite place in the American home 
life for the family garden. It is primarily a real source 
of pleasure as well as security. 

The J. Chas. McCullough Seed Co. give no warranty, 
expressed or implied, as to the productiveness of any 
We all are still living in a very uncertain post-war seeds, bulbs, or plants we sell, and will not be in any 
period. Transportation is not as it should be. Therefore, way responsible for the crop. Our liability, in all in- 
we urge you to place your orders as early as possible so stances, is limited to the purchase price paid. CON- 
we can give you the kind of service we know you want. DITIONS OF ACCEPTANCE:—All contracts, sales, 
bookings and agreements are subject to acceptance at our 
We promise our full co-operation. Sheba : : : 
Cincinnati Office and are contingent upon war, strikes, 


° riots, accidents, fires, floods, shortages and other con- 
Seeds by Mail, etc. ditions beyond our control, Any change in freight or in- 
Lawn Grass Seed, Vegetable and Flower Seeds will be surance rates affecting any contract will be for the pur- 
forwarded postpaid at catalog prices, All other items chaser’s account. 
are priced F.O.B. Cincinnati. THE J. CHAS. McCULLOUGH SEED Co. 
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