

.R. L. TEMPLIN 
ounder 

FLOYD BRADLEY 
President 

P. T. BRADLEY 
Vice President 

| The Templin- 
Bradley 
Guarantee 
We guarantee the safe 
arrival of all seeds and 
bulbs you order from us, 
that they will be as repre- 
sented and in condition to 
grow satisfactorily if plant- 
ed 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. Itis agreed that 
we shall in no case be 
liable for more than the 
actual price paid for items 
found to be unsatisfactory, 
if any. We do not guarantee 
garden accessories and 
manufactured articles. 
The 
Templin-Bradley Co. 
5700 Detroit Ave. 
Cleveland, Ohio 




THE TEMPLIN-BRADLEY CO. 
The World’s Best Seeds and Bulbs 
5700 Detroit Avenue 
CLEVELAND, OHIO 

Home of Templin-Bradley Company 
Dear Customers: - 
Gardening in 1941 will have some new meanings. 
The National Garden Bureau has issued a statement, from which I 
quote, "Garden for defense of home and country. There can be no 
reserve of fresh, green vegetables, except in gardens. The inter- 
ruption of the rapid transport of these foods to market next sum- 
mer, may cause widespread shortage, overnight. The vital impor- 
tance of these protective, vitamin-rich foods in the diet, espe- 
cially of children, is well established. You can protect your 
family, and contribute to national preparedness by growing a large 
part of the vegetables you need, in your own back yard. Be ready. 
Plan and plant early for whatever may come." 
Flowers and vegetables that you buy on the market 
will become higher priced as the supplies decrease. For more than 
ten years, prices have been extremely low. On the face of it, it 
would seem that each of you who has been in the habit of gardening, 
will do well this year to plan to enlarge your garden as much as 
you can, both for flowers and for vegetables. Then, when you be- 
gin to gather the fresh flowers and the vegetables, you can have 
the advantage of the very lowest possible cost. 
Thinking of costs, brings to mind what one of our 
customers here in Ohio told me last fall about his experience with 
50c worth, (1 pound), of my Hybrid Bantam Sweet Corn. He recorded 
his pickings for the table and for his wife's canning, until he 
picked 1,000 ears. Then he stopped recording, but not picking, 
for he had still more coming on. That corn cost him less than le 
for each 20 ears. You would agree that seed that costs you less 
than le for each 20 ears produced is pretty profitable investment, 
and remember. that all vegetables produce from seed in the same 
generous measure. Can you afford to overlook this saving in your 
food costs? 
I am offering you some grand new flowers this 
year. Note the five pages of Annual Flower Novelties on pages 6 
to 10 and all the items offered on the colored pages of this cata- 
log. Try as many of them as you have room for this year. The 
pleasure of trying new things is what helps you keep your garden 
interesting as well as profitable to you. 
Please remember, we do not mail catalogs unsolic- 
ited, so if you have any gardening friends who should receive one, 
tell them to send a post card and a free copy will be sent promptly. 
I’ shall be looking forward to receiving your order. Permit me to 
thank you for it in advance. 

FB.D President, 

WHEN TO ORDER 
Catalogs are mailed early so you can order as early as pos- 
sible. We appreciate early orders because it enables us 
to fill them with most experienced help before the rush 
hits us, at which time we can fill 7,500 orders per day. 
We like to fillall orders within 24 hours of arrival here. 
Our customers like this service. 

See Index on Page 58. 
HOW TO ORDER 
Use the printed order blank which we send with catalog. 
Fill in the form at the top first. Then list the seeds and 
bulbs, price and add. Note the column for ‘‘Variety Num- 
bers’’ on all seeds and also on collections of bulbs. By 
using the ‘“‘Variety Numbers” when you order it will in- 
crease accuracy all 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. Be- 
gonias, Gladiolus, Dahlias, Cannas and other bulbs will 
be shipped from here, either with the seeds, or if there is 
danger of freezing them, later. 
PRICES INCLUDE DELIVERY 
On everything 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. 

Only the best is good enough for Templin-Bradley customers 
