FORTY-SECOND ANNUAL CATALOG 
GILL BROS. SEED COMPANY 
DOWN TOWN SALES ROOM MONTAVILLA STA., PORTLAND 16, ORE. SEATTLE STORE 
827 S. W. 4th Ave. nr. Yamhill St. Main Office, Farm and Retail Store 1600 Pike Place 
Portland 4, Oregon N. E. 99th Ave. & Halsey St. - KEnwood 7593 SEneca 0431 
Dear Customers and Readers: 
This is not a large, pretentious catalog, yet it brings you an honest message about seeds, bulbs, etc. 
The high quality of our goods is favorably known throughout the Northwest, besides which we have 
many customers throughout the nation. For years we have been introducing special strains of seed 
here from our own farms and many new varieties of our own origin are recognized as leaders by 
market gardeners. 
We specialize in Northwest grown seeds and where these are not obtainable we procure the best 
without regard to cost from the world’s best growers. Seeds grown in moderate summer and winter 
conditions of the Northwest have great vitality and vigor. Northwest grown seeds are indicated in this 
catalog with a star. If you have not tried our seeds, please give us a trial order. Many of the largest 
growers and associations in the Northwest depend on our goods. Order early, as some varieties are short. 
Our catalog has been prepared with the desire to have it sensible and free from exaggeration. 
The cuts used are mostly made from photographs taken from samples grown by ourselves and are 
reasonable illustrations of the results obtained from our seeds. We are opposed to filling our catalog 
with a long list of worthless novelties and are confining our list to the fewest possible varieties, and 
introducing only those new sorts which have some added value over other introductions. Those who 
receive more than one copy of our catalog will confer a favor by handing it to someone interested. 
Our files show us the names of all who have sent us an order within the last two years. To these 
we mail our catalog each year, and we also mail our catalog again to all who received our catalog the 
first time last season, regardless of whether they sent us an order or not. However, we will send 
catalogs free upon request. All members of a family, living together, should order under one name. 
WARRANTY 
We give no warranty, expressed or implied, as to the productiveness of any seeds or bulbs we sell 
and we will not be in any way responsible for the crop. Our liability in all instances is limited to the 
purchase price of the seed. 
HOW TO ORDER 
Send all mail orders and correspondence to Montavilla Station, Portland 16, Oregon. 
Order early, as there is a heavy demand on some stocks and they may be exhausted. 
Remittance must accompany your order. Stamps are accepted up to $1.00. Money Orders, Express 
Orders, Bank Drafts and Certified Checks are preferred, although other checks are accepted for 
collection. Be sure to check your extensions and totals before mailing your orders. 
If your remittance should be short, we will send you in accordance with the amount paid and 
thus avoid delay. We can send Vegetable and Flower Seeds C.O.D., but please remember this costs you 
extra for C.O.D. charges. 
Prices in this catalog marked ‘‘Not Prepaid’? do not cover shipping expenses. 
Except where noted (Not Prepaid) all prices are postpaid. 
All prices up to and including one pound include shipping expenses and for more only when 
indicated. Give shipping instructions and write your name and address plainly on your order. 
Write your correspondence on a separate sheet from your order. The seed season is a rush season. 
MISTAKES 
Like all human beings, we are apt to make mistakes in filling orders, and if an error occurs we 
will consider it a favor to be notified at once so that we can rectify the oversight. 
If you have a complaint, tell us first. In the rush of spring business, mistakes may happen; if so, 
tell us pleasantly about it and be assured of courteous treatment. 
SUBSTITUTION 
IN VIEW OF THE FACT THAT SOME KINDS OF SEEDS ARE SHORT THIS YEAR, we would 
suggest that customers give as much as possible their permission for us to substitute the nearest 
variety to the one ordered in case we should be sold out. On items of small importance, or during the 
rush of planting season, when time is precious, we may send other sorts if out of the ones ordered, 
but such substitutions may be returned for credit if unsatisfactorly to the purchaser. 
VEGETABLE SEED SUBJECT TO CHANGE IN EXTREME CASES 
Considering the many added costs of doing business our prices are reasonable. Parcel post has 
been increased. We hope to be able to maintain these prices, but they are subject to change in 
extreme cases. 
HELPFUL SUGGESTIONS 
We are always willing to offer any assistance in our power regarding culture, best varieties for 
your soil and market, etc. We will also be glad to consider any suggestions you may wish to make to us. 
SAVE MONEY BY PARCEL POST .. . PLEASE READ 
In ordering seeds in quantity you can save money by using our prices, marked ‘‘Not Prepaid” 
in this catalog. Simply add postage to these prices at the zone rate. In case you do not know the 
zone to Portland, just include extra and mark order ‘‘postage allowance.’’ Please send sufficient. 
Many orders are short on postage, causing delays and added expense. Any overrun will be refunded 
to you. However, on very small amounts, we often send extra seeds with liberal allowances. 
PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE 
As market gardeners and the many tests we have made for years has given us a thorough 
knowledge of the varieties best suited for our climate, and aside from those varieties which we grow, 
has enabled us to secure our seed from the best sources. In that respect we differ from the average 
seed store where the experience is more from a selling standpoint. 
WE SPECIALIZE IN MARKET GARDENER TRADE 
Thousands of market gardeners all over the United States look to us for high-grade seeds. 
If you buy in large quantities, write us a list giving varieties and quantities and we will be glad to 
quote our quantity rates. 
SEED TESTS 
Our seeds are tested; all seeds on hand are tested before sending out and on those purchased 
during the rush season we secure the test from the seller. 
SER PRESS: OF RYDER PRINTING CO. 
CHEUNG 1027 S. W. Fifth Ave., Portland, Ore. 
