outdoor plantings, formal beds, naturalizing, and rock- and wall-gardens. 
To Our Florist and Nurseryman Friends: 
If it were possible we would like very much to call on you, have a talk with 
you, and hand you this Catalog personally. We sincerely believe this is the best 
Catalog we have ever issued, and that you will find it valuable in your seed 
purchases. 
The Catalog includes the best of the standard varieties and the new intro¬ 
ductions which are coming out this year for the first time. Most of these new 
varieties we have seen in flower and were able to judge under actual growing 
conditions. 
Even more important to you is the quality of the seed the Catalog presents. 
There are certain definite things which maintain high quality in seeds and we 
follow these practices: 
Our original sources of seed-supply are very carefully selected for extra 
value, not price. We pay premiums for the best strains that the growers can 
produce. 
We carry on germination tests the year round in our own greenhouses and 
outdoor frames. These tests run into the thousands each year. 
We conduct adequate type-tests in our trial-grounds and general nursery. 
Every order is handled personally by a financially responsible member of 
our firm. 
These policies work to your benefit. 
In requesting your seed business we certainly bear in mind the many past 
favors you have sent us and thank you for them. 
May 1939 be a happy and prosperous year for you. 
THE MARTIN-PRATT SEED CO. 
A Complete Catalog of Hardy Plants 
The spring, 1939, edition issued by The Joseph F. Martin Co., will be ready about 
February 15. If you are not receiving this book regularly, you are missing out on a 
really excellent perennial Catalog which you need. 
Whether you grow hardy plants for cut-flower purposes or for resale, this book 
will help you to extra profits. 
Ask us. to reserve a copy for you, to be mailed as soon as ready. In the meantime, 
Mr. Martin will be glad to give your inquiries regarding perennial plants his own 
personal attention. 
Business Terms 
5% Discount for Cash with 
Order 
This applies to seeds as quoted in this 
Catalog, except as otherwise specifically 
noted. Special quotations on larger quantities 
than quoted herein, of course, subject to such 
discounts as are quoted by letter. Credit 
terms are 60 days net, 2 per cent discount for 
payment in 10 days. 
Catalog for Commercial 
Growers Only 
You are entitled to these wholesale prices 
if you are a commercial florist grower or a 
nurseryman. It is to protect you who are 
engaged in these occupations that we wish to 
limit the distribution of this Catalog to com¬ 
mercial growers only. 
Charge Accounts 
Charge accounts are open to those who are 
known to us and to others who will furnish 
us with satisfactory credit references. When 
asking for charge accounts kindly write on 
your business letterhead and give the name 
of your bank and two or three members of 
the horticultural trade with whom you have 
done business. Remember that a few days’ 
time is necessary for us to open new accounts. 
Seeds Are Postpaid 
We will prepay the postage on all flower 
and vegetable seeds listed in this Catalog. 
Cla ims for Adjustments 
Must be entered at once, within 5 days after 
receipt of goods. For damage in transit it 
is, of course, necessary for you to file claim 
with the transportation company, and we 
will aid you in that. We are very careful 
about the quality of the stock shipped our 
customers, and in cases of complaint you will 
find us very fair in making adjustments. The 
Martin-Pratt Seed Co. gives no warranty, 
express or implied, as to description, quality, 
purity, productiveness or any other matter of 
any seeds, bulbs, or plants we send out, and 
will not be responsible in any way for the 
crop. 
Quality Seed 
with proper care 
produces 
Quality Plants 
Martin-Pratt strains of seeds will help you in producing profitable greenhouse plants 
such as are pictured here. 
Quality Plants 
usually 
mean 
Profitable Sales 
