1884 1952 
Our 68" Year 
TO OUR CUSTOMERS 
AND FRIENDS - 
This is your copy of our 1952 Annual Catalog. First, 
gt Se, 
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ARCHIAS Siér 
we want to say a big THANK YOU for thinking of us— We Rater ; 
for the confidence and trust you have shown to us over 4 rex 
these many years. This faithfulness has helped us to im- LIP. 
prove our service and to give YOU, our cus 
tomer, the best there is. 
These Free Gifts on orders for garden seeds and nursery We are better equipped than ever before to 
stock ordered from this catalog—in selecting your gifts do not 
include field seeds and hybrid field corn—only garden seeds serve you. Do send in aes orders early. Many 
and nursery stock please. items are scarce this season. We will mention a 
On orders of $4.00 to $6.00, select any 1 premium. few such as Hardy Strains of Alfalfa, Red Clo- 
On orders of $6.90 to $8.00, select any 2 premiums. ver, Hybrid Seed Corn; and even Lespedeza is 
On orders of $8.00 to $10.00, select any 3 premiums. very short. We're stocked now, and can fil 
On orders of $10.00 or more, select any 4 premiums. 
; : your needs, but don’t wait until the last minute 
No. 1. ain of 4 full-sized packets of Popular Flower and be disappointed. We'll be looking for your 
No. 2. 2 packets New Hybrid Zinnia Seed. letters and orders—soon. 
No. 3. Box Twist ems for tying your plants. 
No. 4. 10 Choice Gladiolus Bulbs (bloomi ize). ; 
No. 5. 4 Tuberose Bulbs. dng se) Sincerely yours, 
No. 6. 2 packets Hybrid Cucumber Seed. ARCHIAS’ SEED STORE 
Be sure to ask for premiums when you order, 
as they cannot be sent later. Ls Archias, Jr Pres. ae _ |. 
INDEX LEON JOSEPH ARCHIAS 
Bird Supplies ........ 25 Carrotsicer see om caine. 5 Spinachipaiessiee oer 11 i 
Chrysanthemums ...... 28 @aulitlowernaeieaie cee 6 Sqtiash'ks.t bees one 11 SaaS EN on ale aur of 
Corn, Field ...... 14, 15 Celery eee wats cee 5 ‘ObaccO eee eres 13 FoumtOrcdockaa en 21 
Fertilizers ..........%. 27 @hard Swiss. ane 3 Tomatoes) sau. san sete 12 @aillardiae ee eee 21 
Field Seeds ........ 14-17 Gollardspevaenes ee aoe 7 TTUrNips!. aetece teehee 13 Couns ee eee 19 
Flower Bulbs ..... 28, 29 Cor Ropeeeetcn Seis 6 Watermelon ......... 8 Gypsophila .......... 21 
Flower Seeds ..... . 18-21 (Cait, BREE Ggueasone 6 Helichrysum ......... 21 
Fruits G@ucumbers yy. eee sci ai 5 FLOWER SEEDS Hollyhock ........... 20 
32, 3rd and 4th cover Reoplantmenie. eae nes 7 Ageratum ............ 18 Kochiat@at fer tee 20 
Garden Tools and Endive tee. ae tes ve tae 7 Alyesum “J... eee 18 Darks pire pears serene ete 20 
Supplies ............. Garlichamermac tees 2 10 ‘Anchusa wie asiceie. cee 18 Marigolds ........... 21 
<tetots Pel SLL Os 27, Rete 7 Aquilegiawanaemeee nLS Moontlowen.teieeeree elo 
Gladiolus ..... 2nd cover Tee Wane PA alee 7 Asters tc ti etateten 18 Morning Gloriessoeoeee 19 
Insecticides ... 22, 23, 24 Kohl Ng TODAY dO ao ” Balsani fais hi eee 18 INasturtiumesice ecco. 20 
ks Seed. ..4th cover, ee Fede ee OES er f ; 10 Bean, Scarlet Runner .. 19 palnged IDEVENSS aadocts 20 
€OMeS ..-- +--+ eee eee Bee GP = Nr. lendulat 2.8%. see 1 ANGIES Histacerdices eters w= cteats 20 
Roses ...... Ist cover, 30 Mangels .....---+++++ : Calon PEO OVS. : Petuniasser ace aoa res 20 
Shrubs .......... 30, 31 Muskmelon ........-- 8 Canterbury Bells ..... 18 hl organo eeretats eter 20 
Vegetable Plants ... 2, 10 Mustard ..++++..++++. i Cardinal Climber ...... 19 Poppies S-jjs. wesc oe 20 
Vegetable Seeds .... 3-13 Okra 2.2... eeeee eee 9 Carnations eee 18 Portulacate st eee eee ee 21 
Winessiesctanctrees 19, 31 ONiONSie ts aaiele overs aietelle 50) Gelcsial 04, eee 18 Ricinus alee 21 
Weed Killers ......... 27 PRWey Fe aqa0ta0b O00 9 Centaurea) siccieeantes 19 Salpigiogsis: sac sieeiens 21 
Parsnips ..-.-.--.+-+- y Cleome=ckicas ae 18 REIMEL Sopwdeoodc wen 21 
VEGETABLE SEEDS DeAMUtsier abcelcceisaisrenedas 8 Coreopsis’... waanenie 19 Scablosapeicr. a. etter: 21 
Aspatnguariter sis css 3 Peas -+eeeeereeeseees 9 Cosmos)... ye ae aechier ¢ 19 Snapdragons ......... 19 
EA von scone ogpouead 4 Peppers .-++-++++s+e- 9 Cypress Vine ........ 19 Sweet William ....... 19 
Beets ceanieicios ss<tsace sty s 3 Pumpkins ........--- 9 Daisies cme ncre ces 19 shhunbereia cms ce cst 21 
Broecalitien el sks wl 3 Radishes os <.stcos sc se: .s 11 Delphiniumyisaaccees: 19 Alfidevey hii ears siooreot orci 20 
Brussels Sprouts ....... 3 Rhubarb ..........-.. 11 Dianthus tantra: 19 Verbenas ..........-. 20 
Cabbagemer nee se nls ats.es 7 Salsitvasetic s docs. cies 11 Digitalisy ss ee eset: 19 TANTAS eT a sete ise ch eee 20 
HOW TO ORDER 
USE OUR ORDER SHEET. It will help us 
greatly in filling your order correctly and speedily, 
if you use the Order Sheet sent you with the Cata- 
log. Please Keep a Copy of Your Order. 
HOW TO SEND MONEY. Remittances can be 
sent safely by P. O. Order, Bank Draft, Express 
oney Order, or Check. We accept clean stamps 
for sums less than $1.00. 
NO C.O.D. SHIPMENTS. Absolutely no plants 
or perishable goods will be sent C.O.D. We ad- 
vise against C.O.D. orders because of delays and 
excessively high collection charges. Send remit- 
tance with your order. If overpaid, we will refund 
the difference. 
24-HOUR SERVICE. Orders received in the 
morning are usually shipped the same day. We 
have every facility for filling and shipping orders 
promptly. Nursery stock and other perishable 
EVERGREENS 
If you live within driving dis- 
tance of Sedalia you'll find a good 
assortment of Specimen Evergreen 
Trees, Shade Trees, and Landscape 
Size Shrubs at our Nursery sales 
yard at 1301 West 5th (near our 
greenhouses). : 
L. H. ARCHIAS, Jr. 
ARCHIAS’ GUARANTEE 
Because we grow and ‘sell large quantities of Seeds, Nursery Stock, 
etc., we can sell first quality stock at reasonable prices. Everything we 
ship must please you or you may return the merchandise within ten 
days for a full refund of the purchase price or have your order refilled 
without edditional cost. But it must be understood, we do not guarantee 
; ; ; i i the crop, thereby, in common with all reliable seedsmen, we warrant 
whee pee Cane eek peru nenenubegcine, 2402 only ro the extent tie pushes peices that Sthebei oF bulbs sold 
oe par lin’ the seed. business and are as described on the container, within recognized tolerances. We 
Le Shia aa Hees of oak Page Those of you who have not give no other or AUR warranty, express or implied. 
bought from us before, we refer you to any bank in the State of Missouri for Archias’ Nursery Stock Guarantee 
reference. Our nursery stock is carefully handled and full of vitality, under 
DON’T FORGET POSTAGE. Except for items which are marked postpaid, ordinary conditions should grow for you, but if it does not, we will 
elivery charges are paid by the purchaser. Be sure to include sufficient postage replace it at one-half price the next season if you will notify us before 
at the zone rates to cover your order. Large packages or shipments of con- July 15th. 
siderable weight travel more cheaply by express or freight. 
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