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Seeds for 1949 
Ges ERS this year will be growing what they like to grow best. Only by growing your 
own is it possible to enjoy the quality of both freshly gathered vegetables and the varieties 
that are tops with you in table quality. Commercial growers are usually limited to varieties 
that are standard and hold up well in shipping. 
Gardeners on the whole are more skilled than they were a few years ago. With experience 
and the use of better varieties comes greatly increased returns in yield, quality, and thereby 
more enjoyment. We would like to emphasize that all the new names and varieties offered 
the gardening public are not suitable in their area. Only varieties that have been tested and 
found worthy in our opinion are offered in this catalog. Try out those that seem to meet your 
purpose, for you must be the judge of whether or not they serve you better. Better varieties 
of vegetable, field and flower seeds are constantly being introduced. Our descriptions are written 
to give you reliable information based on field results. At the moment there appears to be 
no critical shortage of vegetable seeds, but considerable quantities are still needed for export. 
There is however a very great shortage of lawn and turf grass seeds, especially prime grades 
of Kentucky Blue Grass and Red Top, due to unfavorable weather in the producing areas dur- 
ing 1948. We have secured sufficient seed to maintain our usual high grade formulas. At the 
prices offered they are good values. Lower grades are poor economy, as seed is only a small 
part of the cost in producing lawn and turf. For extensive or temporary seeding we can usually 
offer practical suggestions for further economy, and welcome your inquiry. 
Field and farm seeds in general seem to be in sufficient supply, although clovers are shott. 
Flower seed production is nearer normal and many items are again available that have been out 
for several years. There are a few specialty items still not available for 1949. Manufactured 
goods are in better supply and expected to improve; steel shortage is still holding up production 
on items where it is an important part of the product. | 

We Mahe a Specially of Grass Seed 
for Lawns and Athletic Fields, and invite 
your inquiries concerning formulas to meet special needs 

