H. D. WATENPAUGH A. W. HERRMAN 
“Catalog Time” has rolled around once more, and as it has 
been since way back when, one of my chief interests at this sea- 
son of the year is to get out a new, up-to-the-minute catalog of 
our spring offerings of seed and related merchandise. Only this 
year it has been “different”. Personally, I have been rather 
under the weather, and still am not up-to-snuff, so have had to 
delegate much of the actual work of preparing this book to 
others. 
Much as I may hate to admit it, my 29 years in the seed 
business has sort of taken part of my strength and youthful 
vigor, and I find that I cannot work “like I used to do”. My 
thanks is expressed to Adolph Herrman, Art Wile, and the rest 
of the “crew” for the manner in which they have carried on in 
my absence. Also to Mrs. Lotspeich for her valuable work in 
the vegetable and garden seeds department. 
“Phil” has another year to serve with the U. S. Air Force 
before, we hope, he can come home to help take part in carrying 
the burdens of the Northern Seed Company. The entire staff of 
our organization will surely do the best we can again this 
year to maintain the standard of service which we have always 
tried to give you, our customers: The best in connection with 
your planting problems. Another thing: I hope this is not “my 
swan song.” I really hope to be around and help with many 
more catalogs, and with the spring rush that always follows 
their issuance. Best wishes to all for your continued success. 
H. D. Watenpaugh, President 
NORTHERN SEED COMPANY 
THE MILLS COMPANY, SHERIDAN 
