To Our Florist Cind Nurseryman Friends 
O PERSON knows exactly what is in store for us in 1942. Unquestionably there 
will be disappointments and dark days for all of us. 
On the other hand there will 
be good news and prosperity for many to look forward to. 
There can and should be plenty of flowers and plenty of gardens. 
Flowers help 
perhaps more than anything else to cheer and give us an uplift in spirit and morale. I 
am informed that even in the severely injured sections of Europe that the flower 
markets offer some of the very few bright spots, and that flowers are wanted and 
purchased even when money is extremely scarce. 
You growers of flowers and vegetables will have a real part in the advancement 
of our country this year. 
So plan to grow all the crops you can properly take care of, 
with the feeling that people will expect and want your products. 
You can still depend on a supply of good seed. True enough, shortages of some 
kinds of seeds are acute and you will have to do without some of your favorite 
varieties. 
the quality of standard varieties. 
But our American growers still are producing new varieties and improving 
You will see by the pages of this catalog that we 
can provide you with a fine assortment cf seeds for 1942. 
Plan your crops carefully and order your needs early. Careful consideration of 
your market, your available capacity and help will be necessary in order to insure 
profitable operation. Of course in times of scarcity early orders are extremely ad- 
visable. 
We will do our part by giving your orders careful personal attention and doing 
everything possible to safeguard the quality of our seeds. 
So we hand you this 
catalog with confidence in your ability to produce and sell, and in our ability to provide 
you with good seed. 
With sincerity, 
THE MARTIN-PRATT SEED COMPANY 

DISCOUNT FOR CASH WITH ORDER 

Charge accounts are open 
Charge Accounts to those who are ieee 
us and to others who will furnish us with satisfac- 
tory credit references. When asking for charge ac- 
counts, kindly write on your business letterhead, give 
us bank and trade references. 
Te Terms are 60 days net, 2 per cent dis- 
rms count for payment in 10 days, unless 
specifically arranged otherwise. 
° We will prepay the postage on 
Postage Paid all flower seeds. 
5% on orders of $24.00 or less 
8% on orders of $25.00 or more 
° . Must be entered 
Adjustment of Claims Gt once, within 5 
days after receipt of goods. We are very careful 
about the quality of the stock shipped our custom- 
ers, 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 de- 
scription, 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. 
Prices subject to change without notice 
And offers in this catalog on any variety are sub- 
ject to prior sale, or to non-arrival of goods to us. 
