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THOMAS S. TOAL 
MaAdDISON1I,WISCOnSin 
Secretary and 
Dear Friends: Assistant General 
Those of you who have placed your entire seed order with us from year 
to year know that it isn’t necessary to ‘“‘shop around’”’ to get a wide choice of 
the very best seeds. 

Manager 


Home gardener, commercial gardener or farmer -- this catalogis all 
you need to plan your 1959 spring planting. You can confidently place your 
entire 1950 seed order right now, without shopping and without poring over 
dozens of catalogs, folders and advertisements. 



The expert gardener who knows exactly what he wants can find it quickly 
in the Olds catalog. The novice can call upon our advice and judgment in the 
selection of the best variety to meet his needs, 





Keep in mind that you buy hidden value when you buy seeds. When you 
can’t judge the quality of merchandise, buy from a firm that you rely upon and 
trust. For more than three generations we at the Olds Seed Company have been 
selecting, testing, improving, and selling seeds with the success of your garden 



R. Jal, LANG or crop as our foremost consideration. 
President We urge you to buy “‘Seeds That Grow’ from folks who know, and wish 
you every success with your 1950 garden, 
and 
General Manager 

Thomas S. Toal R. H. Lang 

A eo? Ur; [U dang 

This is our home in Madison. Our offices, shipping depart- 
ment and some seed storage are located here, although we 
also store many carloads of seeds in additional buildings 
in Madison. We invite you to visit us and see the efficient 
and careful way we handle your orders. 

Tips on Ordering 
“"SEEDS 
THAT GROW” 
PROMPT 
ACKNOWLEDGMENT 
Where goods can be sent at once, 
we ship as soon as possible—small 
postpaid items by parcel post, large 
items by freight or express, which- ~ 
ever is cheaper, with notice of ship- 
ment and bill of lading. If part 
of the order is shipped, the ship- 
Ment is our acknowledgment of 
your order. Where goods are not 
sent promptly your order is ac- 
knowledged by card or letter. 
OLDS’ TRIPLE 
GUARANTEE 
QUALITY 
We guarantee the quality of 
all items offered in this book 
to the extent that should they 
not prove as represented, or 
you are not satisfied, we will 
refill the order or return the 
full amount you paid. The 
L. L. OLDS SEED COM- 
PANY warrants to the extent 
of the purchase price that 
seeds, plants, shrubs, potatoes, 
or bulbs sold are as described 
on the container, within rec- 
ognized tolerances. Seller 
gives no other or further war- 
ranty, express or implied. 
SAFE ARRIVAL We guar- 
antee everything to arrive in 
good order. If there is any 
trouble, such as bags being 
torn or anything else unsatis- 
factory, have this noted on the 
carrier’s expense bill which 
must be sent us with the bill 
of lading. 
CAREFUL ATTENTION 
We guarantee to give your 
order careful attention. All 
orders and remittances are 


USE ORDER SHEET 
(last page) and give city zone num- 
ber if you have one. If you want 
to write us later about your order, be sure to 
give post office address where order was mailed 
. or the order number, 
LARGE SHIPMENTS BY FREIGHT 
F.0.B., Madison, Wis., unless you instruct us 
otherwise. We have three railroads here at 
Madison: Chicago & North Western; Chicago, 
Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific; and the Illinois 
Central, 
C. 0. D. SHIPMENTS" 
With rates on C.0.D. increased, this method 
is too expensive for small orders. Perishable 
items, such as plants and nursery stock cannot 
be sent C.0.D. Other items will be sent C.O.D. 
if one-fourth the amount accompanies order, 

POSTPAID PRICES 
Garden seeds, flower seeds, bulbs, plants, and 
shrubs are mailed postpaid anywhere in the 
U. S. proper except bulk garden seeds taken 
from the Market Gardener’s wholesale price 
list, Foreign orders will be accepted for seeds, 
but not for perishable items, such as potatoes 
or nursery stock. If over 4 ounces, add 18c per 
pound postage. PRICES ON FIELD SEEDS, 
POTATOES, TREES, OR SIDELINES DO NOT 
INCLUDE TRANSPORTATION AND ARE 
F. 0. B. MADISON, UNLESS QUOTED POST- 
PAID, If wanted by mail, add postage. See 
table of parcel post rates on order blanks. 
HOW TO PAY 
Use post office or express money order, draft 
or registered letter. We will be responsible 
for payments by mail if you send money in 
any of these ways. We accept personal checks 
at face value. For small amounts, 50 cents 
or less, use coin but be sure to register your 
letter, 

promptly acknowledged and 
letters of inquiry personally 
and courteously answered, as 
a rule the same day they are 
received. 


