FOR YOUR GAROEN 
See Index 
on Page 
76 
The Templin-Bradley Co. 
NATION WIDE SEEDSMEN AND NURSERYMEN 
Cleveland, Ohio 
Our own Trial Grounds where thousands 
of tests are conducted. 
R. L. TEMPLIN 
Founder 
FLOYD BRADLEY 
President 
P. T. BRADLEY 
Vice President 
To Our Customer Friends 
In presenting this new cata¬ 
log to you, we do it with the hope that it will lead 
you to the very best garden you have ever had. 
The diligent search for new 
things has been carried on around the world. You 
will find on the Novelty Pages, the latest and best 
that has been developed for you by our expert plant 
breeders. The new ALL-AMERICA SELECTIONS are 
included, about which magazines and newspapers will 
presently carry much news. 
The better old varieties that 
have satisfied particular gardeners for many years 
will be found, too, for these old stand-bys are impor¬ 
tant to your garden, just as the new things are. 
You are aware that Templin- 
Bradley's seeds, bulbs and plants are known and used 
in more than a million American homes. Letters in 
our files from a host of these customers indicate 
definitely that they believe they get better quality, 
more for their money and better assortment of kinds 
at Templin-Bradley's than any place else they have 
ever tried. I am glad they feel that way about it be¬ 
cause it is the mark at which we have aimed ever since 
we started in business . 
Get well acquainted with this 
catalog. Use it to plan your garden. The complete 
descriptions of every variety will help. So will the 
charts which are an exclusive item with us. Use this 
catalog in making up your seed, bulb and plant order. 
The order blank in the front 
of the book is printed on the same paper as the page 
in the back of the book that bears the complete index. 
Remember, we shall be looking 
for your order just as soon as you can make it up and 
send it in to us. The coupon attached to the Order 
Blank is a money saving feature Be sure to take ad¬ 
vantage of it. 
Our wish for you is that you 
may have the best garden in 1938 you have ever had. 
A corner of our seed department handling 
7500 orders a day in our spring season. 
Catalog mailing i.s a big job requiring 
many people a.s well a.s po.st office clerks. 
The careful handling of roses is important 
if you are to succeed with them. 
Only the best is good enough 
for Templin-Bradley customers 
The Templin-Bradley Guarantee 
We guarantee the safe arrival oF all seeds and plants you order from us, that they will be as 
represented and in condition to grow satisfactorily if planted and cared for properly. 
Any item or items not found to be satisfactory will be replaced Free of charge or we will 
refund the price you paid us for same if reported to us promptly. It is agreed that we 
shall in no case be liable For more than the actual price paid for items found to be un¬ 
satisfactory, if any. We do not guarantee garden accessories and manufactured articles. 
The Templin-Bradley Co., 5700 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, Ohio 
PRICES INCLUDE DELIVERY 
On every thing in this catalog except where noted, prices include 
delivery to your mailbox or express office. This means you have no 
extras when you buy here. 
WHEN TD DRDER 
Catalogs are mailed early so you can order as early as possible. We 
appreciate early orders because it enables us to Rll them with most 
experienced help before the rush hits us, at which time we can fill 
7,500 orders per day. We like to fill all orders within 24 hours of 
arrival here. Our customers like this service. 
Our Own Modern Buildings at 5700 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, Ohio 
HOW TO ORDER 
Use the printed order blank bound in between pages 2 and 3. Fill in 
the form at the top first. Then list the seeds and plants, price and add. 
Note the column for ‘‘I'ariety J\'umbers,” on all seeds end also on 
collections of plants. By using the “F'ariery Munibers'" when you 
order it will increase accuracy aII around. Use the enclosed tough, safe, 
self-addressed envelope, when you mail us your order. You may pay 
by Money Order, Check or if you must send cash or stamps, be sure 
to register the envelope. 
WHEN DO WE DELIVER? 
Seeds will be shipped as soon as your order is received. Begonias, 
Gladiolus, Dahlias, Cannes and other bulbs will be shipped from 
here, either with the seeds, or if there is danger of freezing them, 
later. All roses will be shipped from our Mentor Nursery at proper 
planting time. 
