GUARANTEE and TERMS 
(Here a of tree seed means that the 
seed is affirmed to be of the quality and from the source stated. Guarantees imply 
knowledge of the qualities guaranteed. Nothing can be stated as true which is not 
positively known by the collector or that cannot be positively proven by testing. 
The Manning Seed Company guarantees the following factors pertaining to 
seed quality: (1) Provenance; (2) Trueness to name; (3) Cut test; and (4) Purity. 
Because many factors beyond our control affect germination and subsequent 
growth of seed, we believe that a stated germination percentage cannot be guaranteed. 
All Maningseed invoices carry this statement which is the extent of our guarantee: 
‘‘Maningseed is of the highest available quality. All seeds are guaranteed 
to be true to name, provenance and of reasonable purity but so many fac- 
tors enter into the germination and subsequent growth of seeds that no 
warranty is given, expressed or implied in respect to germination of crops. 
It is desired that every customer be perfectly satisfied with the seed pur- 
chased. If claims are made they must be sent to us in writing promptly 
upon receipt of the merchandise. We cannot consider claims made after 
seeds have been stored, planted, fumigated, dyed or otherwise processed.” 
While our regular terms are cash, we will be pleased to make credit arrangements 
with established concerns. Open accounts are payable on or before the 10th of the 
month following date of delivery. Overdue accounts are subject to interest charge 
at a legal rate. No cash discount will be allowed as it is our policy to maintain 
attractive prices consistent with Maningseed quality. It is understood that all orders 
accepted are subject to availability of crop. 
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