Good Seeds Cheap—Good as Can Be Grown—None Better at Any Price 
Dear Customers and Friends: 
Shumway’s first Seed Catalog, published in 
| 1870, was a 16-page book—size 6 x 9, total edi- 
tion, 4,000 copies. Today this beautiful Catalog 
has 80 pages—size 10 x 1314—many items 
featured in natural colors—Garden, Flower and 
Field Seeds, Bulbs, Roses, Gardenias, Carnations, 
Small Fruits, House Plants, Hardy Shrubs, Peren- 
nial Plants, Hardy Lilies, Glads, Evergreens; in 
fact “Everything for the Garden.” Edition near- 
ly a million copies. 
As we go to press with this, our 81st annual 
Catalog, we find the world in a period of readjust- 
ment following the second great World War. 
There is still a great deal of unrest. As relief 
from the strain and sadness of war, many people 
have turned to gardening, which is encouraging 
as it points the way to a better and happier form 
of life. 
May we suggest that you and your good wife 
and family carefully look through the Catalog at 
your earliest convenience; one writing on the 
order sheet enclosed the things you need; the 
other member of your family checking the items 
in the Catalog so you will have a copy of your 
order to check against your list when shipment 
is received. If you should find a shortage or mis- 
take in any of your purchases, feel free to write 
us promptly. 
We are all indeed grateful to Almighty God 
for his many blessings during those trying years 
referred to above, and likewise appreciative to 
you for your valued patronage of many years’ 
standing. 
When sending in your orders feel free to write 
us for any special information pertaining to your 
Garden and Farming problems. We refer you to 
Page 2 for our Complete Index. 
R. H. SHUMWAY 
THE PIONEER AMERICAN SEEDSMAN 
Established in 1870 
MY GUARANTEE 
I guarantee my seeds and plants to be 
just as represented. If they prove other- 
wise, I will refill the order free of charge, 
or return your money if complaint is 
made within nine months of date of pur- 
chase; but it must be understood I do not 
guarantee the crop; thereby, in common 
with all reliable seedsmen, R. H. Shum- 
way Scedsman, Rockford, Illinois, War- 
rants to the extent of the purchase price 
that Seeds, Bulbs, Plants, Shrubs or Nurs- 
ery Items sold are as described on the 
container within recognized tolerances. 
Seller gives no other or further Warranty, 
express or implied. Subject to these con- 
ditions, purchase is made at the low prices 
charged. 
R. H. SHUMWAY SEEDSMAN 
‘Culture Book and Canning 
Guide FREE! 
Plant A Garden 
A modest Garden will afford you fresh Vege- 
tables and Fruit all summer long with sufficient 
quantity to can and store for winter consump- 
tion. This is one very definite way to reduce your 
living expenses, and at the same time enjoy the 
world’s Finest Fruits and Vegetables fresh from 
your own Garden. 
Yours most sincerely, 
ery order amounting to $2.00 or more | 
nc! ly 64 page Culture Book and 
if you request it when you send 
. This book gives you complete 
How to Order: 
plant them. 
Order early. It is advisable to order early. By doing so you will be sure of imme- 
diate attention, and you will have your seeds and plants ready when you want to } 
See Page 2 for our Complete Index, 
Use enclosed order sheet and envelope if possible. Be sure to Sign Your Full Name 
rections that are easily understood 
@ sure guide for anyone making a 
ble or flower garden. You will also find 
this ‘book complete planting and spraying 
uso full directions for the making of 
ivi ° } ber. 
and Address, givin ost Office, State, your Rural) Route number, Post Office Box or Street and Num 
lpnmaiiinianedd meat Rh Oia Gieal intone. orders. They should be made by postal or express money order, bank draft, 
or check. If you send your personal check, add 10 cts, to cover cost of banking exchange. If currency is used, the letter 
4 should be registered. For amount less than a dollar stamps are acceptable. No C.O.D. will be sent for less than $1.50, 
and 25% of purchase must accompany order. Foreign Stamps Not Accepted. Illinois Customers please add 2% to your 
s order to cover Illinois Sales Tax. 
To be used in computing required postage in the event that you order from the Not Prepaid wholesale 
gardener prices, pages 6 and 7 or Farm Seed listed at Not Prepaid prices. 
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