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TEMPLIN-BR ADLE Y’ S
Trial Grounds
COLLECTION
Butterfly Spencer
SWEET PEAS
1 MAGNET
2 DAFFODIL
3 BONFIRE
4 CRIMSON KING
5 MISS CALIFORNIA
6 HEAVENLY BLUE
7 TANGERINE
Any above variety
Packet 10c; Ounce 35c.
2030 COLLECTION
One Packet of Each 5 5c
2031 COLLECTION
One Ounce of Each $1.95
See Page 28
7he TEM PLIN-BRADLEY Co.
Nation Wic/e Seedsmen and Nurserymen
57oo Detroit Ave - Cleveland , Ohio
5. Centaurea Imperialis, Sweet Sultans
7. Annual Larkspur
1. Antirrhinum, Giant Snapdragon
Ternplin-Bradley’s
TRIAL GROUNDS
Annual Flower
COLLECTION
The illustrated varieties of annual flowers
have all caused frequent comment by visi¬
tors to our Trial Grounds. So we decided
to offer them to you in special collection.
We certainly think they will please you.
Per pkt.
1 ANTIRRHINUM 15c
Giant Mixed Colors
2 PETUNIA 15c
Giants of California
3 SALPIGLOSSIS 10c
Velvet Flower Mixed
4 MARIGOLD 5c
Tall African and French
5 CENTAUREA IMPERIALIS 10c
Sweet Sultans Mixed
6 DAHLIA ZINNIAS 15c
Giant Flowered Mixed
7 ANNUAL LARKSPUR 10c
Mixed Colors
8 CHINESE WOOLFLOWER 10c
Celosia Childsi Mixed
9 LAVENDER DAISY 10c
Arctotis Grandis
10 SCABIOSA 10c
Mourning Bride Mixed _
$1.10
ABOVE COLLECTION NO.2239
One pkt. each of the ten varieties 80c
All these varieties fully described on annual
flower seed pages 10 to 31.
8. Celosia, Chinese Woolflower
2. Petunia, Giants of California
9. Arctotis, Lavender Daisy
3. Salpiglossis, Velvet Flower
10. Scabiosa, Mourning Bride
4. Marigold, Tall African
6. Giant Dahlia Flowered Zinnias
- The Templin-Bradley Co.’s -
Seed and Nursery Manual for 1929
TABLE OF
Annual Flower Seeds . 7 to 33
Annual Vine Seeds . 34 to 36
Hardy Vine Seeds . 35 to 36
Perennial Flower Seeds . 38 to 49
Vegetable Seeds . 50 to 77
Garden Materials and Accessories . 78 to 85
CONTENTS
Flowering Bulbs . 86 to 97
Hardy Perennial Roots . . . . 98 to 119
Hardy Flowering Shrubs . . . . 120 to 127
Hardy Vine Roots . 128 to 129
Roses . 130 to 133
Fruit and Vegetable Roots . . . 134 to 135
OUR INDEX
Is Designed to Help You. Use It Freely. Arranged Departmentally.
Annual Flower Seeds
A butilon, 14
Acroclinium, 14
African Daisy, 10, 20
African Marigold, 2, 23
Ageratum, 14
Alyssum, 15
Amaranth, 20
Amaranthus, 15, 21
Annuals, Bedding, 9
Annuals, Cutting, 9
Annual Hedges, 9
Antirrhinum, 2, 10, 14
Arctotis, 2, 15
Artemisia, 15
Asparagus Fern, 15
Aster, 10, 12, 13,36,37
Daby Blue Eyes, 23
Baby’s Breath, 21
Bachelor’s Button, 18
Balsam, 15
Bartonia, 16
Begonia, 16
Bellflower, 14
Better Gardens, 84
Blanket Flower, 20
Blue Bottle, 18
Blue Gem, 10, 24
Blue Lace Flower, 20
Book of Annuals, 84
Border of Gold, 15
Bouncing Bet, 29
Brachycome, 16
Browallia, 16
Buttercup Poppy, 20
Calceolaria, 16
Calendula, 10, 17
California Poppy, 20
Calliopsis, 16
Candytuft, 10, 16
Cannas, 18
Carnations, 19
Carpet of Snow, 15
Castor Bean, 16
Celosia, 2, 10, 17
Centaurea, 2, 18
Chart, Annuals, 32, 33
China Pinks, 19
Chinese Bellflower, 14
Chinese Woolflower, 17
Chrysanthemums, 18
Chrysantheflora, 17
Cineraria, 16
Clarkia, 18
Cleveland Cherry, 29
Cleome, 18
Cockscomb, 17
Coix, 16
Coleus, 16
Cone Flower, 27
Corn Flower, 18
Cosmos, 19
Culture of Annuals, 7
Cyclamen, 16
Cynoglossum, 16
Dahlia, 11, 19
Daisy, 10, 15, 20
Devil-in-a-Bush, 24
Dianthus, 19
Diascia, 19
Didiscus, 20
Dimorphoteca, 10, 20
Dracena, 19
Dragon Plant, 19
Dry Locations, 9
Dusty Miller, 18
pmerald Feather, 15
Eschscholtzia, 20
Euphorbia, 20
Everlastings, 9, 20
Evening Primrose, 24
P*erns, 15
* Feverfew, 23
Fire Bush, 21
Flame Flower, 27
Flax, Scarlet, 21
Floss Flower, 14
Flower Chart, 32, 33
Flowering Maple, 14
Flowering Tobacco, 24
Forget-me-not, 16
Fountain Plant, 15
Four o’ Clocks, 20
French Marigold, 23
aillardia, 20
Geranium, 20
Gerbera, 20
Gilia, 20
Gilliflower, 30
Godetia, 21
Golden Feather, 27
Golden Star, 20
Gomphrena, 20
Grevillea, 21
Gymnocarpa, 18
Gypsophila, 11, 21
LJelichrysum, ,21
** Heliotrope, 21
House Plants, 9, 16
House Plants, Book, 84
Hunnemania, 20
Ice Plant, 21
* Impatiens, 21
Indian Shot, 18
lob’s Tears, 16
** Joseph’s Coat, 15
Xochia, 21
I ace Fern, 15
Lace Flower, 20
Lady’s Slipper, 15
Lantana, 21
Larkspur, 2, 22
Lavatera, 21
Lavender Daisy, 2, 15
Linum, 21
Little Blue Star, 14
Lobelia, 10, 22
Love-in-a-mist, 24
Love-lies-bleeding, 15,21
Low Annuals, 9
Lupines, 22
AAallow, Annual, 21
Marigolds, 2, 23
Marvel of Peru, 20
Matricaria, 23
Mesambry’mum, 21
Mignonette, 11, 23
Mimosa, 23
Mimulus, 23
Mirabilis, 20
Monkey Flower, 23
Mourning Bride, 2, 30
Nasturtiums, 24
Nemesia, 10, 24
Nemophila, 23
Nicotiana, 24
Nigella, 24
/''Jenothera, 24
Ostrich Plume, 1 7
Oainted Daisy, 18
* Pansy, 11, 25,36,37
Periwinkle, 30
Petunia, 2, 11, 26
Phlox, 25
Pinks, 19
Plumed Knight, 10, 17
Plumosus, 15
Poinsettia, 20
Poor Man’s Orchid, 29
Poor Soil, Annuals, 9
Poppy, 27
Portulaca, 27
Primula, 27
Pyrethrum, 27
Dagged Robin, 18
^ Red Hot Poker, 27
Rose Moss, 27
Rudbeckia, 27
Calpiglossis, 2, 29
Salvia, 11, 29
Sanvitalia, 29, 31
Saponaria, 29
Satin Flower, 21
Scabiosa, 2, 30
Scarlet Flax, 21
Schizanthus, 29
Scotch Marigold, 17
Sensitive Plant, 23
Shade, Annuals for, 9
Silk Oak, 21
Snapdragon, 2, 10, 14
Snow on Mountain, 20
Solanum, 29
Spider Plant, 18
Sprengerii Ferns, 15
Statice, 30
Stocks, 30
Strawflowers, 9, 20
Sultan’s Balsam, 21
Summer Xmas Tree, 15
Summer Cypress, 21
Summer Poinsettia, 15
Sunflowers, 30
Sun Plant, 27
Swan River Daisy, 16
SweetPeas, 1, 11,28,29
Sweet Sultan, 2, 18
Sweet William, 19
Tagetes, 15
4 Tigrinus, 23
Touch-me-not, 15
Tritoma, 27
Velvet Flower, 2, 29
Verbena, 11, 30
Vinca, 30
TITallflowers, 30
VV Woolflower, 2, 17
Xeranthemum, 30
Zinnias, 2, 11, 13
Annual Vine Seeds
Dalloon Vine, 34
** Balsam Apple, 34
Book of Vines, 84
Black Eyed Susan, 34
/^anary Bird Vine, 34
^ Cardinal Climber, 34
Chart of Vines, 35
Climbing Mixture, 36
Cobea Scandens, 34
Cypress Vine, 34
Dolichos, 34
Gourds, Ornamental 34
eavenly Blue, 34
Hop Vine, 34
Hyacinth Bean, 34
Hi
Ipomea, 34
Japanese Hop, 34
Love-in-a-Puff, 34
AAaurandia Vine, 34
Moonflower, 36
Morning Glory, 36
Nasturtiums, 24
Ornamental
Gourds, 34
Ocarlet Runner, 34
^ Smilax, 34
Sweet Peas, 28, 29
Thunbergia, 34
Vine Chart, 35
Hardy Vine Seed
A dlumia, 36
Allegheny Vine, 36
Ampelopsis, 36
Boston Ivy, 36
Chart of Vines, 35
SJardy Sweet Peas,
** 28, 39,46
Ivy, 36
Jack and the Bean
Stalk, 36
enilworth Ivy, 36
Kudzu Vine, 36
Binaria, 36
Mountain Fringe, 36
Veitchii, 36
Perennial Flower Seeds
A chillea, 42
**' Aconitum, 42
Adonis, 42
Agrostemma, 42
Alpina, 42
Alyssum, 42
Anchusa, 42
Anemone, 41, 42
Anthemis, 42
Aquilegia, 38, 39, 41, 43
Arabis, 42
Armeria, 42
Asperula, 42
Aubretia, 42
Daby’s Breath, 45
** Baptisia, 43
Basket of Gold, 42
Beilis, 43
Bellflower, 47
Bergamot, 46
Blazing Star, 46
Blue Bonnet, 47
Blue Gem, 41, 48
Blue Gentian, 45
Blue Poppy, 41
Bocconia, 43
Book of Perennials, 84
Brbank Daisy, 38, 39, 44
Buttercup, 47
Campanula, 43
Candytuft, 43
Canterbury Bells, 43
Carnations, 43
Centaurea, 43
Cerastium, 43
Chart Peren’l, 106, 107
Chelone, 47
Chinese Lantern, 38,
39, 43
Chrysanthemums, 44
Columbine, 38, 39, 41,43
Coral Bells, 45
Coreopsis, 43
Cornflower, 47
Culture Perennials, 105
Cup and Saucer, 43
r\aisy, 38, 39, 43, 44
Delphinium, 38,
39, 41,44
Dianthus, 44, 48
Dictamnus, 44
Digitalis, 41, 44
|7chinops, 44
English Daisy, 43
Eryngium, 44
Evening Primrose, 47
porget-Me-Not, 46
1 Foxglove, 41, 44
Gaillardia, 38, 39,41,
45
Garden Heliotrope, 48
Gas Plant, 44
Gentian, 45
Geum, 45
Globe Flower, 48
Globe Thistle, 44
Gloxinia, Hardy, 45
Gypsophila, 45
Oarebells, 43
* * Helenium, 45
Heliopsis, 45
Hesperis, 45
Heuchera, 45
Hibiscus, 45
Hollyhocks, 38, 39, 45
Iberis, 43
A Iceland Poppy, 47
Incarvillea, 41, 45
Jacob's Ladder, 47
° Jersey Gem, 48
Kansas Gay Feather, 46
I arkspur, Hardy,
1-1 38, 39, 41, 44
Lathyrus, 38, 39, 46
Lavender, 46
Liaxtris, 46
Lily-Regal, 46
Linum, 46
Lobelia, 46
Lunaria, 46
Lupines, 41, 46
Lychnis, 46
allow Marvel, 45
Maltese Cross, 46
Marguerites, 42
Meadow Rue, 48
Meadow Sage, 47
Meconopsis, 41, 46
Monarda, 46
Monkshood, 42
Mullein Pink, 42
Myosotis, 41, 46
/"\enothera, 47
^ Oriental Poppy, 47
Dansy Violet, 48
* Peach Bells, 43
Penstemon, 47
Physalis, 38, 39, 43
Pinks, 44
Platycodon, 38, 39, 47
Plume Poppy, 43
Polemonium, 47
Polyanthus, 41, 47
Poppy, 47
Primula, 47
Pyrethrum, 38, 39, 47
THE INDEX IS CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
OUR INDEX CONTINUED
Danunculus, 41, 47
Regal Lily, 46
Rock Cress, 42
Rose of Heaven, 42
Salvia, 47
Scabiosa, 47
Sea Lavender 48
Sea Holly, 44
Sea Thrift, 42
Shasta Daisy, 38, 39, 44
Shade, Perennials for 9
Sidalcea, 41, 47
Sneezewort, 45
Snow in Summer, 43
Speedwell, 48
St. Peter’s Penny, 46
Statice, 48
Stokesia, 47
Sunbeam Poppy, 47
Sweet Lavender, 46
Sweet Peas, 38, 39, 46
Sweet Rocket, 45
Sweet William. 48
Sweet Woodruff, 42
Thalictrum, 48
* Trollius, 48
Tufted Pansy, 48
Turtle Head, 47
Valeriana, 48
Veronica, 38, 39, 48
Viola, 41, 48
Violets, 48
Wild Indigo, 43
Vegetable Seeds
A nise, 74
Asparagus, 74
Beans, 52, 54, 55
Beets, 52, 56
Better Gardens, 84
Borecole, 61
Broccoli, 52, 58
Brussels Sprouts, 56, 74
Cabbage, 52, 57
Caraway, 74
Carrots, 52, 59
Cauliflower, 58
Celeriac, 58
Celery, 52, 58
Celery Cabbage, 57
Chard, 56
Chervil, 58, 74
Chicory, 58,74
Chinese Cabbage, 57
Citron, 65
Cold Frames, 5 1
Collards, 57, 74
Coriander, 74
Corn, 52, 60, 61
Corn Salad, 57, 74
Cos, 63
Cress, 59, 74
Cucumber. 52, 62
Dill, 74
Egg Plant, 61
Endive, 61, 63, 74
Petticus, 57, 74
Gardeners Whole¬
sale, 75
Grass Seeds, 76, 77
Gumbo, 64, 74
Uerbs, 74
•** Honey Dew, 64
Kale, 61
Kohlrabi, 61
Lawn Seed, 76, 77
Leek, 64, 74
Lettuce, 63
Lima Beans, 54, 55
Affarjoram, 74
Mangel Beets, 56
Melons, 53, 64, 65
Muskmelons, 53, 64
f"\kra, 64, 74
Onions, 66
parsley, 67
* Parsnip, 67
Peanuts, 67
Peas, 53, 68, 69
Peppers, 53, 67
Pepper Grass, 59, 74
Pe Tsai, 57
Pole Beans, 55
Pop Corn, 61
Pumpkins, 69
Radishes, 53, 70
Rhubarb, 74
Romaine, 63
Rutabagas, 73
Sage, 74
Salsify, 71
Spinach, 53, 71
Spinach Beet, 56
Squash, 53, 71
Sunflower, 74
Sweet Basil, 74
Sweet Corn, 52, 60, 61
Swiss Chard, 56
Tomatoes, 53, 72, 73
A Topepo, 74
Turnips, 73
Turnip Root Cabbage, 61
Turnip Root Celery, 58
Vegetable Oyster, 71
Water Cress, 59, 74
Water Melons, 65
Wholesale List, 75
Garden Materials and
Accessories
A dco, 83
** Antrol, 81
Armour’s Fertilizer, 83
Atomizers, 79
Dent Glass, 77
** Better Gardens. 84
Black Leaf 40, 80
Books, Garden, 84, 105
Ceresan, 82
Clover, 76
TAisinfectants, 82
^ Dusters, Powuer,
79
fertilizers, 83
* Flower Shears, 85
Fungicides, 80, 81
Fungtrogen, 80
Golf Grasses, 77
Grass Seeds, 76, 77
Grass Shears, 85
J^edge Shears, 85
Inoculation Bacteria,
1 28, 69
Insecticides, 80, 81
I awn Mowers, 82
Lawn Seed. 76. 77
Lawn Sprinklers, 79
■^itragin, 28, 69
Nozzles, 79
Deat Moss, 83
* Plant Food, 83,102
Pruning Shears, 85
Cemesan, 82
^ Snarol, 81
Sprayers, 78, 79
Stop Vermine, 64, 81
Sulfo-Tobacco Soap,
80
Sulphate of Ammonia
83
Tobacco Soap, 80
A Tree Remedies, 80
Trowels, 85
\7ermine, 80
v Vex Fertilizer, 83
Watch-Em-Grow,
83. 102
Weeders, 85
Weed Killers, 80
Flowering Bulbs
Amaryllis, 96
Begonia, Tuberous, 97
Caladium, 96
Cannas, 95
Cinnamon Vine, 96
I-)ahlias, 92, 93, 94
Dahlias, Book of, 84
Elephant’s Ears, 96
Pall Bulbs, 136
gladiolus, 88, 89, 90,
91, 136
Gladiolus, Book of, 105
Uemerocallis, 114
Hyacinth, 136
Hyacinth Cand.,96, 112
Iris, 101,104, 113
A Iris, Book of, 105
I emon Lilies, 114
Lilies, 101, 114
l^aderia Vine, 96
Mex. Tuberose, 96
Montbretia, 96
Narcissus, 136
Oxalis, 96
Degal Lily, 102, 103
A 114
Summ. Shamrock, 96
Tritoma, 96
A Tuberoses. 96
Tuberous Begonias, 97
Tulips, 136
Hardy Perennial Roots
A chillea, 109
Aconitum, 109
Adam Needle, 108, 118
Ageratum, 109
Anemone, 109
Aquilegia, 109
Artemisia, 108, 109
Aster, Hardy, 109
Astilbe, 104
Daby’s Breath, 110
® Bachelor But’n, 118
Balloon Flower, 117
Bellflower, 117
Bergamot, 115
Blazing Star, 115
Bleeding Heart, 110
Bocconia, 110
Boltonia, 110
Burbank Daisy, 110
Buttercup, 111
/^andytuft, 112
^ Chart of Perenni¬
als, 106, 107
Chinese Bellflower, 117
ChineseLantem, 39,118
Chrysanthemum, 101,
110
Columbine, 109
Coral Bells, 112
Daisy, 110,111
Day Lily, 111
Delphinium, 101, 111
Dicentra, 110
Digitalis, 111
Echinops, 111
Eulalia, 111
Evening Primrose, 115
False Dragon Head,
117
Ferns, 119
Forget-me-not, 115
Foxglove, 111
Funkia, 111
Gaillardia, 112
Geum, 112
Globe Thistle, 111
Golden Glow, 112
Gypsophila, 110
ijelenium, 112
** Helmet Flower, 109
Hemerocallis, 114
Heuchera, 112
Hollyhocks, 112
Hyacinth Candican,112
Iberis, 112
Iris, 101, 104, 113
Jap. Windflower, 109
Jersey Gem, 108
Kansas Gay Feather,
115
I arkspur, Hardy,
101, 111
Lathyrus, 39, 118
Lemon Lilies, 114
Liatris, 115
Lilies, 101, 114
Lily of the Valley, 114
Lupines, 115
Lychnis, 115
AAaltese Cross, 115
1TA Meadow Sage, 118
Mertensia, 115
Michaelmas Daisy, 109
Monarda, 115
Monkshood, 109
Moss Pink, 117
Myosotis, 115
D^othera, 115
Oriental Poppy, 118
Peonies, 101, 1 i 6
r Phlox, 101, 117,
136, 139
Physalis, 118
Physostegia, 117
Plantain Lily, 111
Platycodon, 117
Plume Poppy, 110
Poppy, 118
Pyrethrum, 117
j^egal Lily, 102, 103,
Rudbeckia, 112
Salvia, 118
Sea Lavender, 118
Shasta Daisy, 110
Sidalcea, 118
Speedwell, 118
Spirea Ulmaria, 113
Statice, 118
Stokesia, 118
Sweet Peas, 118
Veronica, 118
Viola, 108
Violet, 118
Virginia Bells, 115
Windflower, 109
Yucca, 108, 118
Hardy Flowering
Shrubs
A frican Tamarix, 126
** Almond, 122
Althea, 123, 127
Azalea, 102, 103
jgarberry, 122, 123,
Beauty Berry, 123
Bella Albida 123
Bridal Wreath, 126
Buddleia, 123
Bush Cherry, 108, 125
Butterfly Bush, 123
California Privet, 127
Callicarpa, 123
Calycanthus, 123
Cherry Dwarf Bush,
108, 125
Clethra, 123
Coral Berry, 125
Crab, Flowering, 122
Cydonia, 125
Deutzia, 124
flowering Almond,
A 222
Flowering Crab, 122
Forsythia, 124
French Lilacs, 122, 124
Golden Bells, 124
Golden Elder, 125
IJedge Plants, 9, 127
Hibiscus, 124
Honeysuckle, 123
Hydrangea, 124
Hypericum, 124
Ibolium, 127
Ibota, 127
Indian Currant, 125
Japanese Barberry,
122, 123, 127
Japan Quince, 125
Japonica, Scarlet, 125
Lilacs, 122, 124
Lodense, 127
Mallow Marvels, 124
Mock Orange, 125
philadelphus, 125
A Plum, Purple
Leaved, 125
Privet, 127
Prunus Pissardi, 125
Purple Barberry, 122
Pussy Willow, 125
Ded_Barberry, 122
Rose of Sharon,
123, 127
Calix Capre, 125
^ Sambucus, 125
Scarlet Japonica, 125
Shrubs, Book, 84, 105
Snowberry, 125
Snowball, 126
Sorbaria Sorbifolia,
125
Spirea, 86, 118, 126
Summer Lilac, 123
Sweet Pepper Bush,
123
Sweet Shrub, 123
Symphoricarpos, 125
Syringa, 124
Tamarix, 126
\7iburnum, 126
V Vitex, 126
Weigela, 126
Hardy Vine Roots
A mpelopsis, 128
** Aristolochia, 128
Bignonia Radicans,
129
Bittersweet, 128
Boston Ivy, 128
Celastrus Scandens,
128
Clematis, 128
Dutchman’s Pipe, 128
Englemanni, 128
Honeysuckle, 123, 129
Ivy, 128
lack and the Bean
° Stalk, 129
Japanese Kudzu, 129
I ace Vine, 129
Lonicera, 129
Lycium, 129
Matrimony Vine, 129
Polygonum, 129
Boses, Climbing, 133
Ccarlet Trumpet, 129
Silver Lace Vine,
129
Trumpet Vine, 128
Veitchii, 128
Wistaria, 129
Roses
Daby Ramblers, 133
** Book, Roses, 84
/'•limbing Roses, 133
^Culture of Roses, 130
f skimo Beauties, 102,
103, 132
IJybrid Perpetuals,
** 132, 140
Hybrid Teas, 131, 140
Moss Roses, 132
Perkins Roses, 133
D amblers, 133
^Rugosa, 102,103, 132
Rose Garden, 98
Fruit and Vegetable
Roots
Asparagus, 134
Derries, 134, 135
U Black Berries,
134, 135
Dewberry, 134
Grape Vines, 135
Horse Radish, 134
Daspberries, 134, 135
^ Rhubarb, 134
trawberries, 134,
135
PDI T Th Q Many of the above varieties are offered in collections on their respec-
vWLLiiJV/ JL JLv^.LNi3 tive pages, whereby you benefit greatly in the special reduced prices.
USE THE INDEX FREELY- IT IS DESIGNED TO HELP YOIL
GUARANTEE
We guarantee safe
arrival, goods to be
as represented and
in condition to
grow satisfactorily
if treated accord¬
ing to instructions.
We will replace
free or refund the
price you paid
for anything not
satisfactory.
The Tempi in- Bradley Co.
5700 Detroit Ave.
Cleveland, Ohio.
For Your Garden In 1929
To Our Customer Friends: — This visit of the Templin-Bradley annual catalog to your home
marks the fifty- third year that Mr. Templin has been sending similar messengers to custom¬
ers all over America.
Make it Better
I think that at no other time
of the year is Mr. Templin
happier than the day the catalog has been completed and the
first copies received in our office from the printers. He has
come into my office every year since I have been associated
with him, with one of the first copies in his hand and said
something like this, “Now, Floyd, don’t this catalog please
you? I think people just can’t help liking it.” But the next
year, when we start to make up the catalog, he always urges
us to make it better and to put in more information which
will be useful to those who receive it.
a-") Dortpc That spirit of Mr. Templin’s, to
iVlUTC 1 dgCa always strive to do better, is
responsible for the growth of this business just as sure as sure
can be. It is the spirit which moved us to add thirty-two
pages to our catalog this year, so that we could tell you a
great deal more about how to succeed with the seeds, bulbs
and shrubs we offer for your garden. For example, we have
room for more charts this year like the Annual Flower Seed
Chart on pages 32 and 33, which have been so popular.
There is one devoted to vines on page 35. These charts will
help you to make your selection of varieties to be planted
and to decide upon a location for each. Another Perennial
Plant Chart on pages 106 and 107 covers the leading per¬
ennial items in our nursery department. If I were in your
place, I would take a few minutes to get acquainted with
these special features in this catalog. I believe if you would
do so, you would want to keep this catalog among your
valuable books for a long time to come.
A 2 Story Addition 5? 2K "tfSTS
build an addition so that we would have even better facilities
for our nursery department, or, as some call it, our bulb and
shrub department. Now that addition is a fact, for on
January first, the contractors turned over to us a fine, new,
two-story fireproof building. This is connected right up to
the rest of the plant, so that you might say it is really all
under one roof. Visitors engaged in this business have told us
in the past that we had the finest working layout in America
for the handling of this business and I feel confident that
when they see the new addition, they will be even more
enthusiastic.
Dari irk 1 wonder if you have ever
\JVer me l\.aaiO been able to pick us up over
the radio? Of course, not all of you can do this, because we
have customers in every state in the Union and of course
there are many interferences for those of you who live a long
distance from Cleveland. This is the sixth season we have
used the Radio to keep in closer touch with our customers.
If you are a radio fan, tune in on the sister stations, WTAM
and WEAR of Cleveland. Each Thursday evening at 9:30,
Eastern Standard Time, beginning January third and running
into May, we take you into the living room of my home at
1553 Arthur Avenue, Lakewood, Ohio, and there the Templin-
Bradley String Trio will give you a program of the most pleas¬
ing music we know how to offer. People have asked me why
I give these programs from my home instead of the studio of
WTAM. Well, just to be different. That is all. The idea is
original with me, and so far as I know, no other program is
handled in just this way in America. I think it gives me the
sort of feeling one has when he entertains friends in his own
home and I hope our listemers eaten the same feeling. At any
rate, they offer the opportunity for you to get acquainted over
the air — to hear my voice and to realize that The Templin-
Bradley Co., is something more than just a catalog or a place
to buy seeds and plants. Then, too, the Templin-Bradley
Radio Garden Club has a series of daily sessions which I con¬
duct from my own office beginning about the middle of March
and running for about two months.
Prices Include Delivery ww H fefoS
you buy, how much you are to pay. Our prices on Seeds,
Bulbs and Shrubs, include delivery. No postage, express or
freight charges to pay later.
No Middleman’s Profit
person or organization gets one cent of premium or commis¬
sion on your order. Every price quoted is as low as quality
will permit. Our customers like this policy of rock-bottom
prices.
When Do We Deliver?
your order is received. Bulbs, Shrubs, Roses, Roots, Vines
from our Nursery Department will be shipped from our main
plant when danger of freezing has passed. See page 86.
TTrkYir tn You will find two colored Order
J.xtJ'V Wruer Blanks in the back of this catalog,
bound in, but perforated so you can take them out easily
when you need them. The second one is for use in case you
find later in the season, after your first order is in, that you
need something else. When you are ready to order, tear out
the first Order Blank, print or write your full name and full
address in the spaces provided at the top. Then fist the seeds,
bulbs and shrubs you need. Please note that before the name
of every variety in the catalog, a number appears. If you
wish, you need only write the numbers and need not write
out the long plant names unless you wish to do so. But we like
to have you use the numbers because it helps us to fill orders
faster and accurately. Send us the order in the tough, self-
addressed envelope which we enclose. Y ou may pay by Money
Order, Check, or, if you must send cash, be sure to register
the envelope. Remember, the second order blank is for
use if you wish to order after your first order is in.
WllPtl Orrl Your catalog is sent to
”” iltA1 yOU before planting time
so you can make up your order with the least amount of
rush. Then, too, we like early orders because it helps us
to spread out our work over a longer time than if every¬
body waited until planting time. But order any time
between now and June first, and we will take good care
of your order.
R. L. Templin,
President
P. A. Bradley,
Secretary
Floyd Bradley,
V. P. & Treas.
Vice President
BANK REFERENCE: THE UNITED BANKING & TRUST CO., CLEVELAND, OHIO
- Templin -Bradley Quality and Service -
Even if you are an old customer, it may never have occured to you that you have never received a
request from us for a testimonial concerning your success with our stock. But that fact makes one of our
most prized possessions, the file full of voluntary testimonials we receive every year.
These letters, coming as they do from the hearts of men and women just like you, point clearly to us the
way we must go if we are to deserve to receive your order for seeds, bulbs, shrubs or accessories.
Trial Ground where
for y°u _ -
room
,ts are Jab
Tetnphn
Section of order filling department. Daily capacity
more than 300,000 packets.
U. S. Postal clerks, right in our owfl building, can¬
cel stamps and route packages direct to trains.
journey
started
and “SERVICE” are not IDLE words at Templin-Bradley's
place of business.
If you ever have an opportunity to do so, we want you to
come in and see for yourself, many more things than we can
tell you here. Tourists stop in so frequently to pay us such a
visit, that we believe you, too, would find
such a trip through our buildings
highly interesting.
These same letters justify the attention we pay to quality and
the investment in buildings, machinery and equipment to
enable us to fill orders promptly, seasonably and' accurately.
When you know that in a single day during our busy spring
season, we shall receive more than 7,500 orders from people
like you, who have faith in our ability to supply what
they need for their garden, you will realize
that the words, “QUALITY” - - - -
When you buy from us, you
have a right to assume that you
will receive good service, and
you’ll get it. But few people
know what is involved in
bringing this about.
It begins in some cases two or
three years before we get your
order, for on some items we
have to begin to prepare for
stock that far ahead.
Then the harvesting and bring¬
ing here to Cleveland for curing
and packeting, and labeling and
storing, the vast quantity of
seeds, bulbs and plants.
In 1916, we moved into the first
unit of our own new building.
In 1918 we added two stories.
In 1919 we added a one-story
unit. And on January first of
this year, two stories which will
enable us to handle our bulb
and shrub department, better
than ever.
Quality
In most everything else you buy
the quality of the object is quite
evident upon careful examina¬
tion. But dormant seeds, bulbs,
roots and plants do not yield
their secrets of quality until
they have been planted and
growing for some time.
That is the reason that one of the
most interesting phases of our
job of maintaining quality for
you is the time we spend in test¬
ing for germination, here in the
building, the testing for type,
color, size, productivity and
general desirability at our trial
grounds on the outskirts of the
city and in visiting our produc¬
ers’ fields in this country and
Europe.
None of this work is obvious to
our thousands of customers.
But it is absolutely necessary in
order to protect the good name
which Mr. Templin began to
build up fifty-three years ago
when he started in business for
himself.
THE TEMPLIN-BRADLEY CO., NATIONWIDE SEEDSMEN AND NURSERYMEN, CLEVELAND, OHIO
7
You Can Grow Flowers
And Grow Them Well, Without Greenhouse or Expert Skill
TVi Tmr of We take it for granted that you like
lncjuy Ulfiuwer^ flowers and want to grow them.
Who does not like to see the gay colors in their garden, nor have the oppor¬
tunity to pick bouquet after bouquet for the house from Spring until late Fall
frosts draw a curtain over garden activities? No business man is too busy to
enjoy a few minutes of relaxation, or a half-hour exercise among flowers.
People in every walk of life can find recreation there.
With Seeds of Finest Quality
T ft fU p Do p |r pf Did you ever think of just what is contained in each packet of
A JVtl seed? Isn’t it really wonderful what is stored up in the little
gray, or brown or black seed? The seeds are collected from all over the world, covering thou¬
sands of miles in their travels. In some sections of this country and in Europe there are families
growing seeds following the trade of their great grandfathers, each generation improving the
product to bring the beautiful flowers that we have today.
Flower seeds we obtain from those parts of the world where conditions and knowledge produce
the best strains. But these seeds may be planted anywhere in our country from Maine
to Texas with the assurance that fine flowers will be produced. There is a wide differ¬
ence between seed production and flower production from that seed.
There is an almost unbelievable amount of time and effort going into each packet of seed.
Where can you find a more profitable bargain? Where can you find anything that is so easily
and cheaply purchased — and yet will give you so much in return?
Some to enjoy one year, some for permanent plantings
TnfPP (ifniltlQ Annuals, Biennials, Perennials. The annuals are vari-
u eties that live their entire life in one year. You plant the seed
in Spring, they give bloom and die in the fall. The Biennials live two years, the Perennials three
years or more. The Annuals are used mostly for cutting as they bloom so long — while the
perennials make up the permanent plantings. One excellent arrangement is to have a per¬
manent planting of perennials as a background in front of which you plant annuals — changing
the varieties each year. This gives you a different effect each season at the least outlay of
time and money. In our catalog Biennials and Perennials are grouped apart from Annuals.
Each year varieties you have not grown before
New TCinds TRY NEW VARIETIES EACH SEASON. Perhaps the most
w W IVillUO pleasure comes in growing annuals in mixed colors — and by the
way our mixtures are well made up to include a wide range of colors. But do not overlook the
separate colors where you find them listed. Blue flowers are very popular now — and we say
the same for the flowers of Gold and Yellow shades. Then each season under the heading of
Novelties and Specialties we include a few of the better recently introduced varieties. These
are well worth while — well worth your planting, and it is only by planting the new kinds that
you keep abreast of modem developments in the flower kingdom.
All easily chosen from a friendly, dependable catalog
o fo I ClCf *s so compact and readable, that perhaps you have wondered
tdlUg how we can make it so. Simply by our policy of listing the
better varieties only, cutting outfthe worthless and hard to grow. All are carefully
indexed for easy finding.
(,And we publish a booklet with instructions for gardening .**
p-#* /L, O Ptl C** is tEe name of the book. There is page after
lyWbbW'l \jai page of information valuable to you. The different
classes of flowers are explained in detail and cultural directions given for each. This book
is fully described on page 84. Where it also tells you how to get it free.
Detailed Annual Flower Cultures
The following cultures for growing flowers refer to the second column of the flower chart on pages 32 and
33, and, used in connection with this chart, wilLbe very useful to you in obtaining the best results from
your seed. •
The exact time of starting seeds is not important, but if you
started about six weeks before it is usually safe to plant out¬
doors, the plants will be about the right size for setting out.
A Start the seed in the open garden right where the plants
" are to stand. Wait until danger of frost is past and the
soil is warm and worked fine. When the fruit trees are in
blossom it is usually safe to start flower seed outdoors. If the
seed is fine, barely cover to a depth of about four times the
diameter of the seed. In either case firm the soil over the
seed to bring up the moisture.
It is an excellent plan to lay a piece of burlap or other coarse
cloth or newspapers, right over the seed bed to hold the
moisture and prevent baking before the tiny plants appear
above the surface.
When the little plants come up, pull out some and transplant
if they stand too thickly. Keep the soil loose around the plants.
The flowers of this class will bloom earlier if the seed is started
in a window-box or hot-bed for transplanting outside when
weather permits.
T> To get the benefit of the longest season of bloom the seed
should be started early inside before weather permits
outdoor planting. If you have a hot-bed, start the 'seed in
that. If not, use a box of light soil in a sunny window of a
warm room. Press the seed into the soil and keep it moist.
Lay a newspaper over the box to prevent evaporation, but
remove it as soon as the tiny plants appear. When they have
two or three leaves, transplant them into other boxes or pots
and then outdoors after the soil is warm and danger of frost
is past.
P Sow the seeds directly outdoors where the plants are to
^ stand after the soil is warm and danger of frost is past.
Make the soil fine and press seed firmly into it. In the case
of fine seed, lay a cloth or newspaper over the soil to prevent
evaporation, removing this as soon as the tiny plants appear.
Stir the soil around them to prevent the surface hardening,
and thin out if they need it. Be careful in doing this not to
disturb the roots of the plants that remain, as they resent
this treatment.
Make several later sowings for continued bloom throughout
the summer and fall.
DThe seed of these flowers may be sown early directly
outdoors — as early as the soil is in good workable condi¬
tion. It is better to sow them right where the plants are to
stand, thinning them out if crowded, and keeping the soil
loose around them.
To get earlier blooms, sow the seed in the fall. It will germ¬
inate and come up quickly in the spring, so that the plants
are in bloom long before those from spring sown seed.
: This class of flowers will reseed themselves if the seeds are
allowed to develop and mature on the plant.
GENERAL LIST OF ANNUAL FLOWERS PAGES 10 TO 37— PERENNIAL FLOWERS PAGES 38 TO 49.
8
Success With Flowers
Getting the best results from your flowers is not entirely a matter of soil condition nor of fertilizing,
although of course these help greatly; but often the success of a plant depends in greater part in getting
it properly started. In the following paragraphs Mr. Templin gives you the benefit of his years of ex¬
perience in growing, and surely there should be some of this information that will be helpful to you in
giving your plants the proper start to enable them to produce for you more and better flowers.
Let Mr. Templin Tell You
About Growing Flowers from Seed
In order that our many patrons may be more successful with our seeds, I am devoting this page to genera)
instructions and suggestions which I trust will be helpful. Many varieties of flower seed require conditions
that are not available in the ordinary home that can be provided at a nominal cost.
The general rule is to cover the seed two or three times the
diameter of the seed. Sow the seed evenly and cover by
drawing the soil over the seed and pressing down with the
Starting Plants Early
There are a number of varieties of annuals that should be
started early before weather conditions permit outside plant¬
ing, in order to get the benefit of the longest possible bloom¬
ing season. In this class we would include Antirrhinum or
Snapdragon, Carnations, Celosia, China Pinks, Lobelia,
Pansies, Petunias (especially the double and ruffled types),
Salpiglossis, Stocks, Verbenas, etc. We would also include
Houseplant Seed in the list given on page 9.
The accompanying illustration shows a very convenient
method of starting seeds in the house. A shallow box or
“flat,” as it is usually called. It may be made in various
sizes to accommodate the number of varieties to be planted.
The one illustrated is 18x24 inches, and 3 inches deep. By
making the rows 2 inches apart, it will hold 11 varieties.
Place the flat on a small
stand in front of a sunny
south window of the living
room. Fill about three-
fourths full of fine, mellow
sandy soil that has been
previously sifted, press
down firmly, making the
surface even and smooth.
Now mark out the rows
two inches apart and
about a quarter inch deep,
using an ordinary foot
ruler or a piece of plas-.
tering lath. Press down
and draw the ruler back
and forth, endwise, two
or three times, until the
row is the required depth.
H life
.
Showing How Seeds are Started in Flats
fingers. Very fine seed like Petunia, Lobelia, Begonia, etc.,
should be sown on the surface and pressed into the soil with
the palm of the hand.
The atmosphere in the ordinary living room is usually very
dry- By using a pane of glass, 18x24, to cover the flat, you
will produce the ideal greenhouse moisture and temperature,
just the condition in which the seed will germinate freely.
Care should be taken, however, to remove the glass frequently
after the plants are up, as they will require the fresh air to
produce sturdy, healthy plants.
The above instructions are for those who are not so fortu¬
nate as to have a hot-bed or conservatory. Do not start the
plants too early. The 1st to 10th of April is about right in
the latitude of Cleveland.
It will require about six
weeks to grow the plants
ready to plant outside
about May 15th. When
the plants are large
enough to handle, trans¬
plant according to direc¬
tions given below. When
the weather begins to
warm up the last of April,
set these flats on the
ground outside, watering
when necessary and cov¬
ering when danger of
frost, and you will have
sturdy, healthy plants,
ready to plant in the
garden.
House Plants from Seed
Growing house plants from seed is not diffi¬
cult, and is very interesting from the sowing
of seed until the plants have come into
bloom.
Use shallow pans or boxes filled with good garden
soil mixed with much leaf mold and some sand.
Cover the finer seed very lightly. Water very
lightly and keep them only moist. It is
advantage to cover the pans or boxes with a pane
of glass until the plants appear, being sure they
have some ventilation. A little of the morning sun
is beneficial but they should not be allowed to get
too warm. Transplant the small plants into small
pots and later into large pots. Do not force the
plants when young for they must develop their
root system first.
See page 9 for list of House Plants that can be easily grown from seed.
MILADY’S
HOUSE PLANTS
A book that will help
you succeed with
your house plants.
Complete cultures,
etc. See Page 84.
Sowing Flower Seed in
the Garden
There are two general classes of annual flowers and the time
to sow the seed depends on the class. See Flower Seed
Chart, pages 32 and 33. In Class Column, varieties marked
H. A. are Hardy Annuals. These should be sown as early as
the soil can be prepared. Varieties marked T. A. are tender
annuals and should not be planted until the soil is permanently
warm, when apple trees are in full bloom is a safe rule to
follow.
For best success, sow the seed in cold frames in well prepared
light sandy loam. The size of the frame depends on quantity
of plants wanted. A frame 3x6 ft. will grow sufficient plants
for the ordinary home. For early sowing cover with a 3x6
hotbed sash. For general sowing about May 1st, cover the
frame with 2 yards of muslin, to protect from dashing rain
and the raw drying winds. Select a warm sunny location,
on south or east side of building. The general instructions
above for the house, will apply for cold frames, except that
rows should be 3 or 4 inches apart. One of the most success¬
ful growers the writer ever knew, always called the young
plants his “babies,” an expression that fits the occasion.
Watchful care is necessary for success.
Fall Sowing of Annuals
Some of the hardier annuals may be sown in the
fall and when treated in this way will germi¬
nate early in the spring and come into bloom
much earlier than when sown in the spring. A
list of these varieties are given on page 9.
A light mulch over the seed bed in this case
is very beneficial.
THE LITTLE
BOOK OF
ANNUALS
by Prof. Hottes
f Gives complete cul¬
tural directions for
nearly all annuals.
See page 84.
Transplanting Seedlings
into the Garden
After your seeds begin to germinate, other problems present
themselves. They may be so thick that they will not have room
to grow large enough to plant out into the garden, if they are
• they should be transplanted into other flats or boxes. As soon
as they show their third leaf, they should be set 2 to 3 inches
apart each way, handling them very carefully for they are
very tender at this age; keep the moisture condition even,
and they will quickly grow to nice size to set into your garden.
As soon as the weather permits and as soon as your garden
soil is in proper condition to work nicely they can be taken
to the graden for their final transplanting .
The soil in the flats should be moist enough to hold together
nicely, but not soggy; cut the soil in the flats into squares,
keeping as much earth on the plant as possible ; gently place
the cube of earth, with the plant in the center, in the hole that
you have prepared for it and fill in around it with good fine
earth firming it gently with the thumbs but not packing
enough to disturb the cube of moist earth on the roots of the
plant. Keep them moist and they should keep right on grow¬
ing.
Difficult to Transplant
All varieties of Poppies, Eschscholtzia and Mig¬
nonette are exceedingly difficult to transplant,
therefore, should be sown where they are to
bloom. As a general rule all climbing vines should
also be planted where they are to remain. With
these varieties care should be used to sow the seed
thin so that no more plants will have to be thinned
out than necessary.
THE TEMPLIN-BRADLEY CO. NATIONWIDE SEEDSMEN AND NURSERYMEN, CLEVELAND, OHIO
- Getting the Most from Your Flowers -
Many of our popular plants and flowers have special features or habits that make them especially desirable or
useful in certain locations. Perhaps you have certain conditions existing that are not beneficial to all varieties
and you wish to know what to plant in these places. So it is the purpose of this page, to help you in making
selections of varieties that are the best adapted to certain conditions and to acquaint you with the features
or habits of certain varieties that make the plant especially desirable. This information should be of help to
you in planning your garden and in making your selection of varieties.
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To Answer Your Questions
About varieties adapted to certain locations or purposes. In our desire to make this catalog of real garden value to you
we give here listings that are self explanatory. Hundreds of inquiries reach us each year asking these questions.
For Shady Spots
ANNUAL FLOWERS: Alyssum, Lobelia, Lupines, Nemesia,
Phlox, Pansy, Sweet Sultan, Viola.
HARDY PERENNIALS: Alyssum, Anchusa, Arabis, Achil¬
lea, _ Bocconia, Digitalis, Hardy Candytuft, Heuchera,
Lupines, Myosotis, Violets, Sweet William.
HARDY ROOTS: Iris, Lily of the Valley.
SHRUBS: Bush Honeysuckle, Forsythia, Privet, Snowberry,
Coral Berry, Azalea, Althea.
VINES: Hop Vine, Ampelopsis, Kudzu Vine, Honeysuckle.
For Hot Dry Locations
ANNUAL FLOWERS: California Poppy, Dwarf Mari¬
golds, Ice Plant, Mimosa, Dwarf Morning Glory, Phlox,
Portulaca, Amaranthus, Godetia.
HARDY PERENNIALS: Achillea, Anthemis, Coreopsis,
Echinops, Helianthus, Statice, Lychnis, Oenothera, Veronica,
Rudbeckia.
HARDY ROOTS: Hollyhocks, Helenium, Hemerocallis,
Hardy Aster, Funkia, Armeria, Yucca.
SHRUBS: Althea, Barberry, Sambucus Aurea, Spirea,
Deutzia.
House Plants from Seed
The following list of house plants can be easily grown from
seed and it is a very interesting undertaking. Begonia, Cal-
ceoclaria, Cineraria, Coleus, Cyclamen, Asparagus Ferns,
Geraniums, Heliotrope, Impatiens, Lantana, Primula,
Solanum.
For Winter Bouquets
Some flowers will preserve their shapes and colors well when
dried and can be used for winter decoration. They are:
Helichrysum, Acroclinum, Gomphrena, Xeranthemum,
Statice, Woolflower.
Try these Combinations
Did you ever see a bed of beautiful golden Calendulas edged
with Little Blue Star Ageratum? It’s a wonderful combina¬
tion. Some others are: Blue Bachelor Buttons edged with
Border of Gold. Annual Larkspur growing among Dwarf
Double French Marigolds. A bed of Woolflower edged with
California Poppies. Dwarf Nasturtiums edged with Dusty
Miller. Try some of your own ideas as well.
Annuals for Fall Sowing
The following may be sown in the fall, the seed living over
winter to make an extra early start in the spring.
Antirrhinum, Calendula, Calliopsis, Chrysanthemum, Cos¬
mos, Centaurea, Carnations and Pinks, Eschscholtzia, Lark¬
spurs, Nicotina, Petunia, Phlox, Poppies, Salpiglossis.
Annuals for Cutting
African Daisy, Asters, Antirrhinum, Larkspur, Centaurea,
Calendula, Didiscus, Gaillardia, Gypsophila, Hunnemannia,
Nasturtiums, Phlox, Scabiosa, Schizanthus, Sweet Peas,
Zinnias.
Annuals for Bedding
Asters, Antirrhinum, Amaranthus, Calendula, Candytuft,
Pinks, Eschscholtzia, Larkspur, Marigold, Nasturtium, Pop¬
pies, Pansies, Phlox, Petunia, Salvia, Verbena, Wallflowers.
Low Growing Varieties
Growing less than 1 foot high and suitable for edgings or low
borders.
ANNUALS: Ageratum, Alyssum, Border of Gold, Candytuft,
Eschscholtzia, Ice Plant, Lobelia, Marigold (Dwarf), Nastur¬
tiums (Dwarf), Pansy, Portulaca, Petunia, Phlox (Dwarf),
Verbena, Viola.
PERENNIALS: Arabis, Anemone, Armerica, Hardy Candy¬
tuft, Achillea, Beilis, Cerastium, Myosotis, Violets.
Flowers for Backgrounds or Screens
ANNUALS: Cosmos, Castor Beans, Sunflowers.
PERENNIALS: Anchusa, Bocconia, Lupines, Delphiniums,
Hollyhock, Digitalis, Helenium. _
For Annual Hedges
On account of their habits of growth these plants will form
temporary hedges for use in your garden. Kochia, Four
O’Clocks, Cleome, Balsam, Summer Poinsetta, Joseph’s
Coat, Artemesia.
For Poor Soil
ANNUALS: Alyssum, Balsam, Centaurea, Poppies, Cali-
opsis, Godetia, Amaranthus, Nasturtium, Eschscholtzia,
Portulaca.
PERENNIALS: Achillea, Anchusia, Asperula, Bocconia,
Coreopsis, Hibiscus, Stokesia, Valeriana.
The Annual Flower Chart.
_ Pages 32 and 33.
These Three Charts Will Help You
The Perennial Flower Chart.
Pages 106 and 107.
The Climbing Vine Chart.
Page 35. _
GET ACQUAINTED WITH NEW VARIETIES BY GROWING SOME OF THEM EACH YEAR
Antirrhinum or
Giant Snapdragon
long stems and of excellent keeping quality. For full
description see page 12. Mixed Colors. Pkt. 15c,
The flowers are of attractive Crego and Ostrich Plume type
with such graceful curled and twisted petals. Full descrip-
tion on page 13. Mixed Colors. Pkt. 15c, Mi oz. 65c.
world's leading seed growers worked on the strain for years
- - are 2 to 2J4 inches across, the stems medium long and they
Sunshine Asters, Distinct make up into exceedingly pretty bouquets. The center
New Strain cushion of quilled petals usually contrasts m color with the
new o train petals. Mixed Colors. Pkt. 15c, y% oz. $1.00.
1160 T\Wr V^IWxr A „i.pr We have had so many requests for a
IN CW l^eiicate X CilOW .rioLCi yellow Aster that we know you will all
want to plant this variety. The flowers are quite large, well formed, and fully double. You will
find it a nice variety for cutting, and the largest American Aster grower calls it the best yellow
he has ever seen. Not a deep golden yellow, but a light delicate shade. Pkt. 15c, 2 pkts. 25c,
1300 Candytuft, Little Prince
A dwarf compact little plant only 6 inches high, covered with
delightful white flower heads. A very fine edging plant. Pkt.
10c, y oz. 30c, oz. 85c.
1051 "Pin This one of the finest
JTinK jrenecuon varieties Of Antirrhinum
or Snapdragon that we have ever seen. It belongs to the
' 71 medium or half-tall type, growing 1 5 to 1 8
inches talL At our trial grounds last sum¬
mer it bloomed more freely than any
other variety; in color a clear rose pink.
The compact plants bear a great number
of beautiful flower spikes. Pkt. 15c,
WSmm^Wr^ 14 oz. 50c.
1315 Plumed Knight
New Celosia
While described on page 17 this fine
Celosia will bear additional emphasis.
The plumes produced are wonderful in
size and coloring. By all means try a
packet of Plumed Knight, growing it on
good soil, giving each plant plenty of room
when transplanting and do not discard
the weaker seedlings. Special pkt. 25c.
1039 ja 4-4-1 p-TT-o Another grand
^“'"hlCyci Antirrhinum. Cat-
tleya is of the tall maximum class with
long spikes and large individual florets.
The color is rosy lilac, a shade that
appeals to those who like the softer tones.
Very similar to some of the Orchid shades.
Pkt. 15c, % oz. 60c.
1313 Dwarf Empress
Purple Leaved. Cockscomb
This is a greatly improved type of Dwarf
Cockscomb, the plants very uniform in
growth, 15 to 18 inches tall, bearing
immense dark crimson combs, and large
leathery leaves of purple bronze. This is
very impressive used as a garden border.
Pkt. 15 c.
1052 silver Pink &££?&*
of the medium or half-tall class. It gives a
magnificent spike of bloom in size and col¬
oring. A favorite with florists and those
who want the prettiest cut flower bou-
Calendula Campfire
quets.
1284 Calendula 2SS?~ a ^
Calendula of vigorous growth and strong stems
needing very little disbudding to produce the
finest flowers. The blooms are flat and un¬
doubtedly the largest of any Calendula. The
color is brilliant orange with a scarlet sheen,
and a full yellow center. This type has been
thoroughly tested under glass and we highly
recommend to the florist as well as to the out¬
door gardener who wants something unusual.
Pkt. 20c, H oz. 75c.
1455 Dimorphoteca
Pluvialis
New African Daisy
A very attractive and easily grown annual of
compact habit growing 8 to 10 inches high.
The flowers are more refined than many
daisies, are pure glistening white with a. blue
zone. Plant free flowering. Pkt. 15c.
Plumed Knight
1664 T T q/4tt Compacta. In form and growth similar to
J^O Delia, wmte l-#aay Crystal Palace which is the best dwarf bed¬
ding variety. The flowers are snowy white. Nice for edging or boxes. Pkt. 10c, Me oz.
1764 "Rlnei m Nana Compacta. A wonderful novelty from
INemeSia, Ollie \_Tem English gardens. The dwarf type grows 9 to
10 inches tall, making excellent bedding plants because of their bushy compact growth.
The flowers are of beautiful Forget-Me-Not Blue.. Pkt- 15c, 14 oz. 40c.
Dimorphoteca Pluvialis
THE TEMPLIN-BRADLEY CO., NATIONWIDE SEEDSMEN AND NURSERYMEN, CLEVELAND, OHIO
- For 1929 Gardens
1433 Dwarf Dahlia Mignon
This type of Dahlia grows and blooms quickly from seed. They are very popular in
Europe for low hedges and bedding. The flowers are like large single daisies in a nice
assortment of colors, and the plants bushy and compact about 15 inches high. Start the
seed early inside. Pkt. 15c; oz. 35c.
1962 Salvia, Dwarf Scarlet Beda
A rare new strain that is really dwarf compared with Splendens
others of that type, and for bedding or uniform borders it is the very
best to be had. Brilliant as fire, the plants are a mass of scarlet
spikes. The seed is very scarce. Pkt. 15c.
Petunia,
Three Beautiful New Sweet Peas
2010 Flnffv T9nfflp<! * duP|*» or double flowering variety,
x i.u.iiji' i\uiuv.o A great big flower, vigorous and free-bloom¬
ing — the first of the Ruffled Sweet Peas. A new type, duplexed and frilled,
with long-stemmed, well-proportioned sprays of four almost globular flowers.
No other Sweet Pea exhibits such a consistent doubling and ruffling of its petals.
The color is a rich rose pink with just a touch of salmon. Pkt. 15c ; }/% oz. 80c,
oz. $1.50.
2011 pin1 p The best and largest of the deep rose pink summer flowering
^ Spencers. It is a most vigorous grower, a continuous
cropper with long stout stems. The flowers are nicely waved. Pkt. 15c,
Y oz. 80c; oz. $1.50.
2026 SnrWhnll This stands out among even the best of the White
OllvJW Ua.ll Sweet Peas, the blooms are of such substance. Four
beautifully frilled flowers are produced to a stem. The pure whiteness is well
retained when the blooms are in water. Pkt. 15c, ^ oz. 40c, oz. 75c.
Sweet Pea, Fluffy Ruffles
Duplex or Double Flowering
Mammoth Flowering Verbenas
This is a magnificent new strain of Verbenas, free blooming and of robust
compact habit. The flower heads are immense
and the individual florets if grown on good
an inch in diameter.
2127 Mixed Colors A fine blend of colors. Pkt. 15c, V£ oz. 35c.
Giant Dahlia Flowered Zinnias
On finely grown specimen plants the blooms are 4 to 5 inches across, borne on long stra ' '
stems. See full description on page 31.
2179 MIXED COLORS— Pkt. 15c, Y oz. 35c, oz. $1.15, oz. $2.00.
Dwarf Double Zinnias — -Cut and Come Again
A fine type for bedding because of the bushy compact plants, 1Y ft. tall. The flowers
stemmed also and lend themselves nicely to cut flower arrangement. You must try
Zinnias. You will surely like them.
2203 MIXED COLORS— Pkt. 8c, Y oz. 20c, oz. 60c.
Joanna. zanmas
Two Fine New Mignonettes
1720 Golden Goliath
The best of the golden
spiked varieties. Under
good conditions the flower spikes are 6 to 8 inches long.
They are very sweet scented. Pkt. 15c, Vfs oz. 65c.
1721 New York Market
varieties and a great favorite with Florists who want extra
large spikes. Pkt. 15c, % oz. 40c.
Mignonette, Goliath
1818 Pansy Roggli’s New Swiss Giant Dwarf Dahlia Mignon
These marvelous pansies are displayed in colors on page 37
and described on page 36. Seed direct from the introducer is to be had in this country only from
the Templin-Bradley Co. If you are a lover of Pansies be sure to try this strain.
Sealed pkts. Trial size (about 90 seeds) 35c; large size (about 500 seeds) $1.00.
1844 Petunia Dwarf Single Giants cam"™" “m
nature of the flowers of these Dwarf Giants. They are similar except in plant growth, the Dwarf
strain making more compact and bushy growth. The plants lend themselves nicely to bedding
or for potting. Pkt. 18c, 2 pkts. for 30c.
1845 Petunia, Double Rosy Mom
or Rose Bonheur. While in Europe last summer Mr. Bradley saw
this variety among hundreds of other Petunias and was immediately
struck with its beauty. The flowers are small to medium size,
double like Carnations and are of a bright rosy pink, like the favorite
single Rosy Morn. It will make a fine porch box or bedding
Seed is very scarce. Pkt. 18c, 2 pkts. 30c.
A COMPLETE CROSS-INDEX ON PAGES 3 AND 4 WILL HELP YOU FIND ANY ITEM QUICKLY
12
Templin-Bradley s Lovely Asters
American Branching Asters
American Branching Asters
These have been the standard of perfection for
a long time, as they produce great quantities
of salable and attractive flowers. Blooming
in midseason, the plants are tall, vigorous and
well branched.
1079 Purple. 1080 Lavender.
1081 Pure White. 1082 Shell Pink.
1083 Rose Pink. 1084 Crimson.
Price, any of above colors. Pkt. 10c,
y oz. 40c.
1085 Collection of one pkt. each color 45c.
1078 MIXED COLORS.
Pkt. 10c, y% oz. 40c, oz. $1.75.
Early Royal Branching
Asters
An early semi-dwarf branching Aster, which
comes into bloom right after the Queen of
the Market. The flowers are good size,
well formed and carried on stems of fair
length on much branched olants. Flowers
like American Branching, but produced
much earlier.
1172 Mixed Colors. Pkt. 10c, % oz. 40c,
oz. $1.75.
For years we have prided ourselves on the quality of the Aster Seed
which our customers were able to get from us. This year we are
increasing our list of varieties and putting still greater stress on
our efforts for Quality. You can grow Asters that you will be proud
of from our seeds. Early, midseason and late types are offered —
types for borders and long stemmed varieties for cutting.
CULTURE — Aster seed should be sown in boxes and plants raised indoors
for transplanting into the garden when the weather becomes thoroughly
settled. General culture for raising plants is given fully on page 8. In
raising Aster plants particular care should be taken when sowing the seed
in boxes to cover very shallow, only enough to completely hide the seed
An even temperature of about 60° should be maintained but do not use
any bottom heat. Care should be exercised throughout the growing season
not to allow the Aster plant to be checked in growth at any time for this
is almost disastrous to their future production of blooms.
Some Novelties for 1929
1170 QnncViinp Aofprc An entirely new type of Aster, with
OU.ilOii.iilc; rloLCi o very graceful flowers of good size, often
2y and 3 inches across. See also description of this Aster on page 10.
Mixed Colors. Pkt. 15c, y oz. $1.00.
1160 New Delicate Yellow Aster an to^gr^1
The flowers are quite large, well formed and fully double. You will find it
an excellent variety for cutting. See also description page 10. Pkt. 15c,
y oz. $1.00.
1177 New Single Giant Asters
and was developed from the Double Giants of California. Blossom resem¬
bles immense Daisy, being 3 to 4 inches across with 18 to 24 inch stems.
Mixed colors of white, rose, light blue, purple lilac and flesh pink. Finest
Mixed. Pkt. 15c, 2 pkts. 25c.
11SQ Heart of France
Beauty Asters
The Beauty Asters— for Cut Flowers
The late Beauty type comes into full bloom soon after the American Branching and they are
unexcelled for cutting. The plants are tall with many branches and exceedingly long stems.
The stems are 15, 18 and even 24 inches. long. The-flowers are good sized, rather compact with
incurved petals, the center petals being somewhat curved and whorled. We' offer Beauty type
in the following separate colors, and in mixtures :
The finest de»?p red Aster as alluring as the
richest ruby. Blooming fairly early, the
plants are medium size and productive of
many flowers. This deep red shade is
immensely popular. You should grow it.
Pkt. 10c, y oz. 50c.
Queen of the Market
One of the best early types blooming right
after Early Wonder, and bearing good
sized fully double flowers. Plants 18
inches high, well branched. Offered in
following colors:
1087 Flesh Pink. 1088 Rose.
1089 Crimson. 1090 White
1091 Lavender. 1092 Purple.
Price of any of above. Pkt.
40c.
1093 Collection one
1086 MIXED COLORS,
oz. 40c, 03. $1.75. ,
W' " '
1111 September Beauty, Pink.
1112 American Beauty Rose.
1113 White Beauty. 1115 Purple Beauty.
1114 Lavender Beauty. 1117 Azure Beauty.
Pkt. 15c, y oz. 50c, oz. $2.50.
Collection. - One pkt. each color 75c.
1110 MIXED BEAUTY. Pkt. 15c, y oz. 50c.
New King
The Graceful Comet
T^-r AntAro These are very distinctive with their long quilled petals,
Alllg ASLCrS the flowers somewhat resembling Cactus Dahlias. Some
prefer Kings to all others. Offered in the following colors:
1103 Lavender. 1104 Pure White. 1105 Rose, rich pink.
1106 Shell Pink. 1107 Crimson.
Price, any above. Pkt. 10c, y oz. 40c. 1108 Collection one each above 5, 40c.
1102 KING MIXED COLORS. Pkt. 10c, y oz. 40c, oz. $1.75.
Giant Improved Comet or Crego Sf ?Irgets and ineeii
branching, bearing great bouquets of long stemmed beauties. They are like
Japanese Chrysanthemums with long twisted and curled reflex petals; often 3y to
4 ~y inches across. Bloom midseason and late.
1095 Shell Pink. 1096 Deep Rose. 1097 Crimson.
1098 White. 1099 Lavender Gem. 1100 Purple.
Price any above. Pkt. 10c, J/g oz. 45c. 1101 Collection one each 6 Pkts. 45c.
1094 MIXED COMETS. Pkt. 10c, y oz. 40c, oz. $1.75.
THE TEMPLIN-BRADLEY CO., NATIONWIDE SEEDSMEN AND NURSERYMEN, CLEVELAND, OHIO
Temley Giant Asters
Or California Giants
This is the best variety for those who want the Crego or Ostrich Feather type of flower
as shown in the illustration. It has the long non-lateral branching stems of the
Beauty Type and sturdy habit of growth. They come into bloom late and you will
find the favorite colors represented in the list below. Blooms very large and yet graceful.
1119 Deep Rose, a very rich shade. 1121 Pure White.
1120 Peach Blossom opens white, deepening into a delicate pink.
1122 Light Blue. Fine florists shade. 1123 Dark Purple.
Price, any of above colors. Pkt. 15c, oz. 65c.
1124 Collection. One pkt. of each color 60c.
1118 TEMLEY GIANTS MIXED. Pkt. 15c, oz. 65c. oz. $3.50.
1134 A ofpTm n m o TV/T i v ^ r\ Well named, because the shaggy flowers
Astermums, ivlixea are really more like Chrysanthemums
than Asters. Plants are branching with long stems but rather dwarfer than the
Comet type. Midseason. Pkt. 10c, % oz. 35c, oz. $1.75.
7} <3 0/4 fhlg TJermf From Mr. Rosenberg of Massachusetts:
LUIS 1 rOOI number of v ears I have taken as a hobby the n
For a
of years I have taken as a hobby the raising
of Asters. I have tried out different seed houses and last year received one of
your catalogs. I ordered Aster Seed from it and am pleased to say I had very
good luck with them — so good in fact that I won first prize on them at the fair.
Temley Giant Asters
For Home or Florist
1150 Early Wonder, Express
The earliest to bloom, in our section often
flowering by July 15th. Plants 18
high blooming freely. Flowers large oi
double and double Comet type with long
twisted petals. Excellent for early cutting.
Mixed colors. Pkt. 10c, oz. 60c.
1158 Star or Unicum Type
A distinct extra early Aster of star-like ap¬
pearance, each petal tightly quilled. Flowers
3- to 4 inches across. You will like it. Several
colors mixed. Pkt. 10c, oz. 50c.
It will pay you to treat aster seed with
Semesan. See page 82.
1126 Daybreak Asters
Also called Improved Dwarf Victoria.
These always call forth much praise when
visitors see them at our trial grounds. The
compact plants are literally
double round balls. Uniform
Unsurpassed for borders and
as well. Blooms in midseason.
10c, oz. 50c, oz. $3.00.
1163 Snowball whhit!
test dwarf
Aster.
Sturdy plants bearing an abundance of big
snowy-white blooms, medium early. Fine for
bedding or cutting. Pkt. 10c, or.. 50c,
oz. $2.50.
I
i
Dwarf Bouquet Asters
Two Novel Varieties of Merit
1175 Aurora
An azure blue with
a bright golden yel¬
low quilled center. A vigorous half tall
plant with good stems. We believe you
will like the bright color of this flower.
Pkt. 20c.
1176 Golden Queen
novelty, outer petal light yellow, center
deeper golden yellow. This is a very rare
color in Asters. Flowers borne on long
stems, fine for cutting. Pkt. 20c.
1169 Templin -Bradley’s Dwarf Bouquet Asters
These are little gems of flowers — the plants 10 to 12 inches high, compact little bushes fairly
covered with flowers in many colors, each plant a nice bouquet in itself. In some of the
finest, gardens of Europe you will find the dwarf Aster used with great effectiveness and
beauty as border plants or in solid beds. Mixed Colors. Pkt. 12c, oz. 60c, oz. $2.75.
1198 Templin-Bradley’s
Extra Quality Mixed Asters
Very carefully prepared — containing all of the separate types we list,
and others as well. It will give you a beautiful Aster collection for the
price of one packet — types early, midseason and late, and all the
colors known to Asters. Plant a quantity of this mixture and see what
delights are in store for you. Pkt. 10c, oz- 40c, y2 oz. $1.00, oz. $1.75.
1142 Ostrich Plume or Feather
long, irregularly twisted petals, producing a plume-like effect. Flowers
very large, on long stems ; fine for cut flowers. Blooms in midseason. - All
colors mixed. Pkt. 10c, oz. 40c, oz. $1.75.
Asters in Separate Colors
These mixtures are made up of all types and sold separately by color
only. They will make a grand show.
1190 White Varieties. 1191 Pink and Rose. 1192 Blue and Lavender.
Price per packet of any color, 10c, oz. 40c.
1193 COLLECTION. One pkt. each 20c.
1164 Marshal Joffre
One of the best single Asters. The plants
are dwarf and sturdy and fairly covered
with large daisy like flowers. The petals are
velvety crimson with gold and brown
centers. Try a packet. You can pick many
flowers from even a few plants. For pretty-
effect arrange the flowers i n a bo wl. B looms
fairly early. Pkt. 10c, oz. 35c.
THE ASTER IS THE QUEEN OF CUT FLOWERS— TRY SOME OF THE NEW TYPES
Antirrhinum or Snapdragon-
Without doubt the Antirrhinums are among the most desirable flowers for general
garden culture. With the glorious new varieties that have been recently introduced,
there is little left to be desired in coloring and size of piant and flower spike.
“Snaps” are not hard to grow. For earliest blooms start seed inside for later trans¬
planting, but you can have good results by planting seed directly outdoors when soil
is warm. The seed is fine, so cover lightly and keep moist. You will have more and
finer flowers if you pinch back the tops of the plants when they are 3 or 4 inches high.
Antirrhinum Maximum or Giant Type
This new type of Giant Flowering is a great advance over the old Snapdragons. They are
magnificent in size and coloring, fully twice the size of the old types and with a color range that
defies description. Do not fail to include some of these in your garden for this year they will
delight and please you.
1032 PRESIDENT COOLIDGE. Crimson with white tube. A wonderful variety, very
popular.
1033 THE ROSE. The most popular rose-pink. Large spikes of well formed flowers.
1034 CANARY BIRD. A fine clear canary yellow, of good substance and vivid color.
1035 OLD GOLD. A blending of gold and bronze. A beautiful combination of colors.
1036 WALLFLOWER. A rich copper orange. One of • the most popular varieties.
1037 APPLE BLOSSOM. Delicate pink and white. Magnificent flowers of great size.
1039 CATTLEYA. A rosy lilac. Very similar to some of the orchid shades.
1040 PURPLE KING. Deep glowing garnet purple. A new shade in Antirrhinums.
1041 INDIAN SUMMER. A rich glossy copper color. Very free flowering.
1042 WHITE ROCK. A pure white variety. Immense flowers freely produced.
Price, any of above, Pkt. 15c, oz. 60c.
1030 COLLECTION. 1 pkt. each of 10 above varieties $1.25.
1031 MAXIMUM MIXED. A grand color assortment made up from above and others of the
best varieties. Pkt. 15c, Y oz. 40c.
Antirrhinum
Maximum The Rose
Antirrhinum Medium,
Semi-Dwarf Type
These are somewhat smaller than the Maximum both in size of flowers and height of
plants which grow in ordinary garden culture about 12 to 15 inches tall. Many florists
prefer this type because the stems have less tendency to droop. This is the best type for
bedding.
1044 PHILADELPHIA PINK. Rich glowing carnation pink. Ranks among best of
this type. Pkt. 15c, Vf6 oz. 50c.
1045 NELROSE. Deep rose salmon pink, forcing strain. In great demand for cutting.
1046 FIREBRAND. The best bright scarlet. One of the brightest of all varieties.
1047 FAWN. Terra cotta pink and yellow. A very pleasing color blending.
1048 GOLDEN QUEEN. A fine clear yellow of excellent quality for cutting.
1049 PURITY. The best white. Forcing strain. Unexcelled for purity of color.
1051 PINK PERFECTION. The finest salmon pink. Pkt. 15c, Vf6 oz. 50c.
1052 SILVER PINK. Bright pearly pink. Long solid spikes. Pkt. 15c, VfG oz. 50c.
1053 EMPRESS. Rich velvety crimson. A desirable color.
Price, above except where noted, pkt. 10c, Y oz. 50c.
1054 COLLECTION. 1 pkt. each of 9 above varieties 80c.
1043 Best Medium Mixed “Snaps”
A splendid color mixture of this half-tall strain comprised of
all the varieties listed above and others of equal merit. This
mixture is sure to give you excellent results for bedding in
your garden and dozens of bouquets of cut flowers. Pkt. 10c,
oz. 30c, oz. 80c.
1056 Tom Thumb Mixture
This delightful dwarf variety of Antirrhinum grows only 8 or 9
inches tall and is especially useful for edging or for beds. Very
attractive color mixture containing almost every shade known
in Snapdragons. These miniature plants are exceedingly use¬
ful as pot plants. Pkt. 15c, Y oz. 40c.
1005 Abutilon
Flowering Maple or Chinese Bell¬
flower. A very pretty house plant or
summer bedding plant. Grows 3 to 4
ft. tall with very ornamental leaves
and lovely bell-shaped flowers. If the
seed is started in early spring the
plants will bloom the first summer
outdoors and can be taken into the
house in the fall for winter bloom.
Fine Mixed Colors. Pkt. 15c.
Ageratum, Swanley Blue
Acroclinium
everlasting flower of much merit.
Plants 2 feet tall bearing many
and
white shades. Petals of distinctly
strawy texture but very silky in
appearance. Flowers are very easily
dried for winter bouquet use and are
an excellent addition to any collec¬
tion. Pkt. 10c.
Ageratum or Floss Flower
An attractive edging plant easily grown and literally covered with bright blooms from midsummer until frost. Foliage is very
dark rich green and forms a pleasing contrast to the bright blue flowers.
1009 "Rln^ A very valuable addition to
bwamey rsiue the “Blue” garden. Plants
compact and grow 15 to 18 inches high with about same
spread, and thickly studded with downy, bright blue flowers.
Swanley Blue is an extra select English strain much larger
flowered than the ordinary Ageratum. Excellent for border¬
ing, also for porch or window boxes. Pkt. 10c, % oz. 20c.
1010 Little Blue Star
of Ageratum. It is only a few inches high spreading out to a
width of 10 to 12 inches and is a solid ribbon of color — a deli¬
cate lavender blue. Plant it for edging or formal beds as you
would Alyssum. Pkt. 15c, Y oz. 60c.
THE TEMPLIN-BRADLEY CO., NATIONWIDE SEEDSMEN AND NURSERYMEN CLEVELAND, OHIO
Double Balsam
TRY SOME OF THE NEWER FLOWERS ON PAGES 10 AND 11. THEY ARE WORTHY
Alyssum
The Alyssum is most popular of all for dwarf compact borders and
edgings. Quickly in bloom from seed, it is a mass of color all
summer. The plants are also useful in porch and window boxes.
The flowers have a delicate fragrance.
1013 Benthami Maritimum. This is
uWCCL * V ill LC popular Semi trailing sort so
nice for boxes and hanging baskets. If planted as a border it
spreads out 18 to 24 inches. Flowers white and sweet scented.
Pkt. 5c, 34 oz. 12c, oz. 25c, 34 lb. 75c.
1014 T if-Hp f~TPm CarPet of Snow. The best white,
J-/1 1 L1C LiCiH 0f dwarf neat compact habit, the plants
running very uniform. The flowers completely cover the plants.
Plants only 6 inches high. Pkt. 8c, 34 oz. 20c, oz. 60c.
1015 T ilap Ouppr. Like Little Gem except in color,
J-rflldL V^/LiCCil ^vhich is a delicate lilac, the color
being more pronounced in cool, moist weather. Pkt. 10c, 34 oz.
20c, oz. 65c.
Alyssum, Saxatile Compactum °rf
See perennials, pages 40 to 49.
Amaranthus, Pretty Foliage Plants
1019 Summer Poinsetta
New Amaranth. This brilliant foliage
plant is an improvement over Burbank’s
Molten Fire. On good soil it grows 4 ft. tall
and 3 ft. across. Large crinkly leaves and rich
bronzy purple with a red blotch along the
midrib. Then in August the terminal leaves
turn fiery crimson like a poinsettia creating a
sensation wherever grown. Pkt. 15c, 3 for
40c.
1023 COLLECTION. 1 pkt. each of four
varieties Amaranthus for 30c.
Love Lies Bleed¬
ing.” Long, droop-
1020 Caudatus
mg, blood red panicles. Very easily grown.
Hardy annual. Height 2 to 3 ft. Pkt. 10c.
1021 Trirnlnr ‘‘Joseph’s Coat.”
LllCUiUl Very brilliant coleus¬
like foliage, the red, yellow and green beauti¬
fully blended. Pkt.lOc.
‘‘F o u n t a i n
Plant.” Willow¬
leaved. The pretty, green, red and yellow foli¬
age is gracefully arching like a fountain spray.
Pkt. 10c.
1022 Salicifolia
1071 Arctotis, Lavender Daisy
One of the loveliest of Daisies, the flower white, softly overlaid with pale lavender. The
central disk is bright steel blue and lasting qualities make it a splendid cut flower, and
buds will all open in water. Plants 2 ft. high and flowers 2 34. to 2 34 inches across. Arctotis
is also called African Daisy but it should not be confused with our African Golden Daisy or
Dimorphoteca. See color plate No. 9 on inside front cover. Pkt. 10c, 34 oz- 30°*
Arctotis, Lavender Daisy
1073 Artemesia
Summer Christmas Tree — Sacro-
rum Viridis. Forms a very orna¬
mental pyramid-shaped tree 3 to 5 ft.
high — resembling an Evergreen Fir
Tree. Foliage is rich dark green. You
will find it attractive planted as single
specimens or as a border like Mexican
Fire Bush. Pkt. 15c, 2 pkts. 25c.
Artemesia, Silver King
This is a beautiful hardy perennial
variety with silvery foliage. You will
find it listed among the plants, page 108
of this catalog.
Asparagus Plumosus
Directions for growing Aspara¬
gus Ferns and other house
plants are on page 8.
Asparagus Ferns
Asparagus Ferns are not hard to grow
from seed, though two years is required
before the plants are of good size.
1075 Sprengerii
Emerald Feather. An excellent type
of fern for hanging baskets, window
boxes, etc. Pkt. 15c, 100 seeds 50c.
1076 Plumosus
Lace Fern. A very ornamental pot
plant and much used for cutting
because of the graceful feathery foliage,
which remains fresh for a long time.
Best Seed. Pkt. 15c, 100 seeds
75c.
1228 Balsam, Lady’s Slipper Me- Not
A most beautiful annual, forming near symmetrical tree-like plants and a profusion of wax¬
like flowers, in the most brilliant colors. They are of easy culture, but don't plant the seeds
before the soil is warm. Plants 134 to 2 ft. high. For best development plant in full sun
in rich soil, give plenty of water and set the plants as least a foot apart. If you sow seed
late in the summer the small plants may be potted in the fall and used for winter bloom
indoors. We offer you the double Rose and Camellia flowered strains which have
beautiful double rose-like flowers in a great variety of rich colors. Pkt. 10c, 34 oz.
20c. or. 50c.
1618 Sultan’s Balsam
See Impatiens described on page 21.
of Gold Tagetes
1712 Border of Gold
This sunny little flower belongs to the marigold family,
growing 12 to 15 inches high and making a compact
plant. The foliage is fern-like and dainty. Planted
in a row, all during the summer and fall you will have a
golden stripe of bloom. Pkt. 10c, 34 oz. 40c.
Perennials from Seed
On pages 40 to 49, inclusive, you -will find a splendid
list of Perennials that are easily grown from seed.
16
Three Unusual Annuals — Try Them
Candytuft
Gt. Hyacinth Candytuft
1242 Browallia
Mixed Blue and White. A favorite
annual growing 18 inches high and
bearing during the summer and autumn
pretty blue or white flowers. Will also
bloom nicely in the house if lifted in the
fall and cut back. Grows in any good
soil. Pkt. 10c, 34 oz. 40c.
1381 Exhibition. Coleus is the most popular
V^UlCUo bedding foliage plant grown from seed.
The large variegated leaves of this strain are beautiful. Sow
indoors. March or April. Pkt. 25c.
Calliopsis
Five Good House Plants
1235 Everblooming Begonias ThS^e”t“iy“&*Ho”e
or Pot Plants but are equally desirable for outdoor bedding. In the shade they are better
than either Geraniums or Coleus. Of compact sturdy growth about a foot high, and com¬
pletely covered with blooms. Pkt. 20c.
1271 Dwarf Giant Hybrids. They are gorgeous beauties with
V_^ctlCCvJlcll Ac*- their odd pouch or pocket shaped flowers, and are indispens¬
able for a complete collection. Our strain produces many of the spotted or “tigered”
flowers, and is of compact growth, about 1 foot high. Pkt. 35c.
PinprQr io 1364 GIANT PRIZE DWARF MIXED. Are you familiar with this
G1I1C1 dl Id. beautiful plant which blooms during the spring months? What we offer
is the large flowered type in dwarf compact plants not over a foot high. The seed may be
sown from May until September, July being perhaps the preferred time. Pkt. 35c.
1365 CINERARIA MULTIFLORA NANA. A very distinct type of Cineraria, more
dwarf and compact with a great profusion of small flowers in endless variety of shades.
This strain has smaller, more refined leaves than the Giant Prize strain and is a very
handsome pot plant. Pkt. 20c.
Calceolaria
1399 PvHflmen Giant Mixed. One of the most
'■'■‘■cU-UCll charming house plants, blooming
freely during the winter and spring. The flowers are fragrant
and richly colored. Sow the seed any time in spring or fall.
Pkt. 15 seeds 20c.
1293
Calliopsis
Annual Tall Mixed. One of the leading
plants for the flower garden, making a very
showy border, producing flowers in nearly
every shade of yellow, orange, crimson and
brown, on long wiry stems, fine for cutting.
Pkt. 8c, 34 oz. 20c.
Climbing Vines from Seed
and from Plants
No home garden is complete without
climbing vines. You will find many
varieties that will be useful to you.
For seed see pages 34, 35 and 36.
For hardy vine plants see pages 128
and 129.
1311Castor Beans
Giant Zanzibariensis. Strong, sturdy
growing tropical like plants, having orna¬
mental greenish-bronze foliage, desirable
as center plants for canna beds, and to hide
unsightly places. Ground moles may be
kept away by planting Castor Beans.
Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c.
Perennials from Seed and
from Plants
Perennials give us much in return for
the effort expended. And remain year
after year to produce an abundance of
flowers.
For seed see pages 41 to 48.
For plants see pages 108 to 119.
One of the most useful and popular annuals. Completely covered all summer with neat
clusters of flowers well suited for bouquets; of dwarf spreading habit making it especially
desirable as a border or edging plant. Very easily grown and thrives in nearly any soil,
although a sandy loam is most desirable. They bloom profusely and their fragrance esp&
daily commends them as cut flowers.
1299 r*i Very large bold elongated heads of pure white florets,
VJlciliL jnydLlIlLil The most desirable for cut flower use and a very fine
variety for use as edging -plant. Will grow to 12 or 15 inches in height. Pkt. 10c, 34 oz. 35c
oz. $1.00.
1300 T : 4-4-1 /a prinr>p A miniature of the Giant Hyacinth, Little Prince form, a
■L/ILUC Jr 1 1I1LC dwarf compact little plant only 6 inches tall nearly covered
with the delightful little white flower heads. Very fine edging plant. Pkt. 10c, 34 oz. 30c,
oz. 85c.
1298 TV /Ti va /A r'o-^TH-nfV An excellent mixture of this delightful annual in-
ItVO IVL1Xea L^anaytUIt eluding all colors. Pkt. 5c, 34 oz. 20c, oz. 50c.
1233 Golden Bartonia
A fine hardy easy to grow annual. The
foot high plants carry masses of golden
yellow cup-like flowers from July to
September. Nice for cutting, as a
border, or a golden bed. The foliage
has a very attractive gray-green color.
Pkt. 10c, 34 oz. 25c.
1240 Brachycome
Swan River Daisy. A delightful
little bush about 9 inches high giving
bountifully of its dainty blue flowers
all summer. Like violet blue stars the
flowers practically cover the foliage.
Fine for low borders and edgings.
Pkt. 10c, oz. 30c.
1404 Cynoglossum
Summer Forget-Me-Not. A very desirable annual that blooms in a few
weeks from seed. The bushy little plants are about 18 inches high and covered
with dainty blue flowers, so similar to the spring Forget-me-nots. A welcome
addition to the blue garden and still very rare. Enjoy it this summer. Pkt. 15c.
Coix, Job’s Tears
The seed is frequently used as an old-fashioned remedy for sore throat and
teething babies. The seed is strung on a linen thread and worn around the neck
1625 SEED FOR PLANTING. Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c.
1626 FOR BEADS. M lb. 20c, lb. 60c.
THE TEMPLIN-BRADLEY CO., NATIONWIDE SEEDSMEN AND NURSERYMEN, CLEVELAND, OHIO
Calendulas, Scotch Marigold
Calendula, Orange King
for Greenhouse
and Outdoors
One of the best and showiest free flowering hardy
annuals of easy culture growing in any good garden
soil and producing a fine effect in beds or mixed
borders. Produces a profusion of bloom all summer
and even after light frost. Keep the old blooms
picked off and they will continue to give you large
brilliant bouquets for house decoration. Valuable
also for pot culture for winter and spring blooming.
1280 LEMON KING. A beautiful clear lemon
yellow. Flowers are large and of excellent form,
well rounded fully double and produced on tall
strong stems. Pkt. 10c, 34 oz. 25c, oz. 40c.
1281 ORANGE KING. A deep orange with
dark center very popular with all who have grown
it. A favorite with florists and just as fine for the
outdoor garden. Flowers are of very good form full
double and borne on excellent stems. Produces well
all summer and fall. An excellent variety for winter
forcing. Pkt. 10c, 34 oz. 25c, oz. 75c.
1282 BALL’S GOLD. A special florist’s strain of
Calendula by many considered the finest and largest
flowered of all. In color a rich golden yellow some¬
what lighter than Orange King. The best winter
bloomer, producing an abundance of large full flow¬
ers on fine stems. Equally as good for the outdoor
garden. Pkt. 15c, 34 oz. 50c.
1278 MIXED. An excellent mixture of orange,
yellow, lemon and striped varieties that will give
you much enjoyment, many beautiful bouquets,
and a very bright showy bed in the garden.
Pkt. 5c, 34 oz. 15c, oz. 25c.
Calendula, Ball’s Gold
Calendula Meteor
Calendula, Campfire or Sensation
An unusual strain of Calendula deserving of more attention.
Large beautiful creamy white blooms striped orange, making
a very attractive flower both for garden culture and for cut¬
ting. You will be delighted with the Meteor and will have
something a little different in Calendulas. Of easy culture
and as easily grown as any of the Calendulas.
1283 Pkt. 10c, 34 oz. 25c, oz. 40c.
A new Calendula of vigorous growth and strong stems needing
very little disbudding to produce the finest flowers. The
blooms are flat and undoubtedly the largest of any Calendula.
The color is brilliant orange with a scarlet sheen, and a full
yellow center. This type has been thoroughly tested under
glass and we thoroughly recommend to the florist as well as to
the outdoor gardener who wants something unusual.
1284 Pkt. 20c, 34 oz. 75c.
Cockscomb
Finest Celosias
The Celosias include some of the finest and showiest
flowers that can be grown in the outdoor garden.
They are easily raised from seed, either planted
directly outdoors or started inside for later trans¬
planting. The Celosias make beautiful cut flower
bouquets. Furthermore if the heads are cut when
only partially open and hung in a dark closet to dry
thev make nice winter bouquets.
1314 Cockscomb
Dwarf Large Flowering. This type forms large
heavy combs or heads as illustrated. Our strain is
dwarf, 12 to 15 inches, with extra large flowers of
velvety crimson, rose or yellow. Pkt. 10c, 34 oz* 35c.
1316 Chrysantheflora
ed Celosia. A selection from Cockscomb, growing
on tall stems and forming heavy rounded heads
rather than combs. We have seen great velvet!'
balls 9 inches to a foot in diameter. Mixed Colors.
Pkt. 15c, 34 oz. 70c.
1315 Plumed Knight
One of the most wonderful flowers ever
grown the result of over 20 years of patient
toil. Produces waving plumes in dozens of
color shades — rose, silvery pink, salmon,
red, purple, orange and yellow. Bloom very
velvety and of the most interesting form
and texture. See illustration page 10. Spe¬
cial packets 25c.
1313Cockscomb Dwarf
Empress Purple Leaved
A greatly improved dwarf bronze-leaved
sort. See page 10. Pkt. 15c.
1317 Chinese Wool Flower
Celosia Childsi. Distinct forms of plum¬
ed Celosia. Plants average 2 feet in height,
branching freely, each shoot bearing beau¬
tiful ball-shaped flower-heads, resembling a
ball of wool. Flowers profusely during
summer and fall, flower-heads retaining full
beauty and color until severe frost.
Mixed colors Pkt. 10c, 34 oz. 40c.
See color plate inside front cover.
Celosia, Ostrich Plume
The plants are of pyramidal form, bearing
many graceful feather like plumes of bril¬
liant reds and yellows. They are easy to
grow in any fair garden soil. We offer the
following:
1321 Mandarin §§&. Yf&! i£?
34 oz. 40c.
1322 Indian Chief
Pkt. 10c, 34 oz. 40c.
1320 Mixed Pkt. ioc, 34 oz. 30c.
Trio 20c
_ 1 pkt. each Cockscomb,
and Ostrich Plume. Nos.
1314, 1317 and 1320, regular value 30c,
for 20c.
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Ksenia ureas
1348 Centaurea
Gymnocarpa
Dusty Miller
Extensively used for edgings and borders for taller plants, especially Cannas, Salvias and Gera¬
niums. The leaves are silvery white and fern-like. Dusty Miller is also very desirable for
hanging baskets and porch boxes. The plants grow 12 to 15 inches tall. The seed should be
started early indoors for transplanting outdoors the latter partmf May. Pkt. 10c, % oz. 35c.
1350 Centaurea, Americana Lilac
Dusty miner
A native variety bearing
34 oz. 45c.
large thistle-like blooms of rosy lilac. Plants 3 ft. tall. Pkt. 10c,
Chrysanthemum
Annual Painted Daisy. Easy growing
annuals forming pretty bushy plants with
a profusion of showy single and double
flowers. Petals beautifully painted. The
flowers have good stems and last well in
water. For best results plant in rich soil and
space the plants well apart so that they do
not crowd each other.
1354 Single Mixed
Large Flowering. Includes all the showy
varieties such as Morning Star, Eastern
Star, Evening Star, Northern Star and
many others in shades of golden yellow,
pink, red and white. Pkt. 10c, 34 ox. 25c.
1355 Double Mixed
These make splendid bedding or cut flower
plants. Many colors. Pkt. 10c, 34 oz* 30c.
1379 Cleome
Spider Plant
Giant Rose. A vigorous plant growing
about 3 to 4 ft. tall and bearing clusters of
rose colored flowers of a curiously attractive
appearance. The flower stamens resemble
spider legs. The plant though a little coarse
is showy and effective for mass planting on
large grounds. Cleome has been much used
and is valuable as bee pasture. Sow seed
outdoors in May and thin out to stand 2 ft.
apart. Pkt. 10c, .34 oz. 30c.
Annual Chrysanthemum
Clarkia Elegans
The Clarkias are splendid annuals that we expect will be extremely popular. They are very
easy to grow and should have shade from the sun at least in the hottest part of the day. Seed
may be started directly outdoors in spring. Plants about 2 ft. high, bearing leafy racemes of
double flowers which all open up when cut and placed in water.
1369 We have an improved strain of double flowering varieties in mixed colors. Pkt.
10c, 34 oz. 30c.
1308 Ganna, Indian Shot
Crozy’s Hybrids. Did you know that Cannas will bloom in less than four months. from the
seed? The colors do not come quite true from seed, but our strain has been selected from the
best hybrids. The seed is very hard shelled, so file or nick the coat and soak in warm water a
few hours before planting. For quickest results start inside, transplanting out when weather is
warm. Pkt. 10c, 34 oz. 25c.
Clarkia Elegans
Double
Bachelor’s
Button
Cyanus, Bachelor’s Button
Also called Cornflower, Ragged Robin and Blue Bottle
These are among our most popular old fashioned garden annuals and deservedly
so, as they are easy to grow, make very pretty bouquets and boutonnieres, and
they go very well with other flowers. Florists grow many of the double vari¬
eties for working in their flower pieces. We offer the double flowering in the
following colors : . .
1335 DOUBLE BLUE. A favorite in the Blue Garden and a rich deep blue.
1336 DOUBLE WHITE. Fully double. Florist’s strain.
1337 DOUBLE ROSE. A very attractive’ shade.
Price: Any above. Pkt. 10c, J4 oz- 25c, oz. 60c.
1338 COLLECTION BACHELOR BUTTON. One pkt. each 3 colors for 20c.
1334 Templin-
Buttons
some pretty bouquets. Pkt.
Bachelor
Imperialis, Sweet Sultan
Imperialis Giant Sweet Sultans
These beautiful long stemmed flowers with their soft velvety heads make very
ing bouquets. They measure 2 to 234 inches across while the entire plant stands about
234 to 3 ft. tall. You can grow them readily in any fair garden soil, and your friends
are sure to admire them. See color plate No. 5 on inside front cover.
1343 SNOWFLAKE. Pure White. 1344 ROSE. Brilliant shade.
1345 YELLOW. (Suaveolens.) 1346 DELICATE LAVENDER.
1340 AMARANTH RED. 1341 PURPLE.
Price any of above, pkt. 10c, 34 oz. 45c, oz. $1.00.
1347 COLLECTION. One pkt. each, 6 colors for 50c.
1342 TrY-ir'voT-iolio The above iand other shades, a splendid mixture
lmperidilS IVLlXcCl of these beauties. Pkt. 10c, 34 oz. 40c, oz. 85c.
THE TEMPLIN-BRADLEY CO., NATIONWIDE SEEDSMEN AND NURSERYMEN, CLEVELAND, OHIO
Plant Cosmos
Early Large Flowering Cosmos
possible thus securing an earlier bloom.
Cosmos is one of the most popular tall growing annuals used for backgrounds and
screens. The plant formation and the foliage is pretty — and the flowers in Red,
Pink, Rose and White make excellent mass bouquets. For earliest results start seed
indoors, though the plants will flower in late summer and fall from sowings made out¬
doors. They grow 4 to 6 ft. tall, and may be spaced 3 to 4 ft. apart.
1384 Early Single Mixed
Large flowering. The best type for the
North as it blooms earlier than the late
Giants. The flowers are large, in shades of
rose, pink and white. There is no other of the
tall annuals that serve their purpose as well as
the Cosmos. They are graceful and attractive
during all stages of their growth. By contin¬
ual. selection. this strain now produces flowers
equal in size to those of the late flowering
sorts. Pkt. 8c, oz* 15c, oz. 40c.
1389 Double Crested
The flowers are unique and exceedingly
pretty. Center double with a row of broad
outer petals. We have the earlier flowering
strain of doubles, the best strain obtainable.
In this the flowers are frequently entirely
double or else the disk-florets become tufted
or crested. The foliage of this type is less
finely divided. The seed of the Double
Crested should be started indoors early
plants transplanted outdoors as early as
Pkt. 15c, y8 oz. 40c.
Cosmos, Double Crested
1395 Cosmos, Klondyke Yellow
This is a strong growing variety with beautiful foliage and
large orange yellow flowers. It is late flowering and in the
Northern States it is a good plan to start the seeds in pots
inside for planting out when weather permits. Pkt. 10c,
oz. 30c.
1394 Miniature Yellow Cosmos
Bidens Humulus. rQuite different from the ordinary Cosmos
in that plants are only 18 to 24 inches tall. The foliage is fem-
like and the flowers bright yellow, 1 to 1>£ inches in diameter.'’
A nice novelty for you. Pkt. 10c. 34 oz- 20c.
Dahlias
Dahlias are easily grown from seed and al¬
though they do not come true to color of the
parent many new and fine varieties are seed¬
lings. It is very interesting to grow them
from seed, which should be started early in
the house and they will bloom the same
season.
1431 SINGLE AND SEMI -DOUBLES. The
seed of this strain was taken from high grade
single and semi-double varieties. Pkt. 10c,
y oz. 35c.
1432 SPECIAL DOUBLE MIXED. Seed
taken from the finest double flowers of Cactus,
Decorative and Peony types. The seed should
grow some wonderfully colored varieties for
you. Pkt. 20c, Vf6 oz. 50c.
1433 Dwarf Dahlia, Mignon
A beautiful class of Dahlia with sturdy compact little plants
only 12 to 15 inches tall. They bloom from seed much more
quickly than the large types, and bear large single flowers in a
great variety of colors. The Mignons are fully equal to the
Coltness Hybrids so popular in Europe, arid we strongly
recommend them. See also page 10. Pkt. 15c. Vfs oz. 35c.
Dracena (plant)
Beautiful ornamental foliage plants for green¬
house or conservatory decoration or for out¬
door use in summer as center plants for win¬
dow or porch boxes or urns. Long slender
sword-like leaves.
1465 AUSTRALIS. A very popular variety
with broad green leaves. Easily grown and
very decorative. Pkt. 10c.
1466 INDIVISA. Has narrow sword-like
leaves graceful and decorative. Probably the
most used of all Dracenas. Indispensable for
the porch box or urn. Pkt. 10c.
You will find directions for growing
House Plants from seeds on page 8.
““ Diascia
Barbarae. A lovely little annual growing about a foot high.
The flowers are borne in spikes each floret with two prominent
spurs. The color is rose-pink with a touch of salmon, the
throat yellow dotted with green. This is an old but not well-
known annual that you should try. Pkt. 15c.
Peony Dahlia
Grown from Special
Double Mixed
Dianthus, Carnations and Pinks
1437 Double Marguerite Carnations SEE
flowers from seed sown in the garden early in the spring, blooming in about four months.
When well started transplant to stand 12 inches apart. They are quite hardy, flowering
until late fall and can be potted for winter blooming. Mixed. Pkt. 10c. 34 oz. 30c.
and Japan Pinks °0nr?ui»r Sd SS
satisfactory annuals grown. Of easy culture, comprising a large
variety of types and brilliant colors, many of them deeply fringed.
Our mixture contains many varieties of Chinese and Japanese
double and single types. Pkt. 5c, 34 oz. 20c, oz. 60c.
3 Nobilisor “Royal Pink”2S^fe[gS
ors, in richest shades of Red, Carmine, Deep Rose, etc. Pkt. 10c.
1444 Mirabilis or “Marvelous Pinks”
thread-like fringe. Brilliant shades and colors of both double and single mixed. Pkt. 10c.
2067 Annual A vaulable new annual blooming type of the popu-
2A.llllU.ctl OWCCC VV llllctlll |ar Sweet William, originated by crossing the com¬
mon Perennial variety with the Annual Japan Heddewigii Pink. The flowers are much larger and are
Double
produced in clusters throughout the summer and autumn. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c.
China and Japan Pinks
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1452 Didiscus Coeruleus
Queen Anne’s Blue Lace Flower. This is a shade of “heavenly
blue” that has decided value in the cut flower bouquet or in the open
garden. Flower is almost ball-shaped, a compact mass of dainty
individual florets, the whole charming and graceful. Plant the
seed early in a cool, rather moist part of the garden. Pkt. 15c.
Snow on the Mountain
1’°° Annual foinsetta fXXin "fX
growth similar to Snow on the Mountain but the upper foli¬
age is marked with red instead of white. About the middle of
summer the top central leaves turn to a rich orange scarlet,
giving the appearance of the wonderful greenhouse plant the
Poinsetta. Pkt. 10c, 34 oz. 50c.
Two Fine Euphorbias
1482 Snow on the Mountain XXtLa
gata.
Bushy plants growing 2 to 3 ft. high, surmounted with broad
fleshy green leaves, veined and margined with white. Stems
of Euphorbia are very attractive arranged in the bouquet
with other flowers and the plants are pleasing in the garden.
Pkt. 8c, ^ oz. 30c.
Eschscholtzia, California Poppy
The state flower of California and one of the most attractive low growing annuals.
The foliage is finely cut, fem-like, and silvery green in color. They start to bloom a
few weeks after the seed is sown.
1472 TWTiV^rl The flowers are mostly shades of yellow and gold with some pinks
lVllACU. and whites. Pkt. 5c, 34 oz* 15c, oz. 35c.
1473 Orfl-nH iflorn "HVhrirU Lar?e flowering varieties in the most ex-
^TdnQlIlOrd. jiy quisite shades of gold, copper, bronze,
scarlet, purple and crimson. Pkt. 10c, 34 oz* 25c, oz. 75c.
1474 T\T^w p • Qi_ _ The flowers like little silken flags are exquisitely fluted,
INCW kJtlolld. the inside of the petals are golden yellow, the outside
glistening orange-crimson. Pkt. 10c, 34 oz* 25c, oz. 75c.
1589 PncVi IT o r*Vi or*Vi/'>1 h vi O Hunnemannia or Buttercup Poppy.
OUoIl H/bCIloCIlUl LZld The only low growing poppy suitable for
cut flowers. Bright yellow, flower like large buttercup. In bloom all summer.
Pkt. 10c, 34 oz. 30c.
California Poppy
1484 Templin-Bradley’s Mixed Everlastings
This offers a wonderful bargain as it contains seeds of Helichrysum, Globe
Amaranth, Acroclinium, Statice and Xeranthemum all mixed together in one
packet. Large pkt. 10c, 2 pkts. 15c.
1485 Collection. One pkt. each of the five varieties for 35c.
Four O’clocks Marvel of
Peru
1509 Tall TVTiypH ®ne the. most popular and easy to grow
± CUA XVA1A',''a annuals. Fine for hedges between the lawn and
garden or along walks or driveways. 2 ft. high. Produces a very showy
effect. An ounce contains about 300 seeds, if placed 3 inches apart will plant
a 50 ft. row. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 34 lb. 50c.
1510 Tom TVmmh Dwarf Striped Leaved. Growing only a foot
a a iiu.iii.LJ high, they make an attractive low border or
hedge. Leaves are prettily striped and flowers in mixed colors. Pkt. 8c,
oz. 35c, 34 lb. $1.00.
O’clocks
1523Annual Gaillardia
Blanket Flower
Very showy annuals of easy culture. Blooms
from early summer to frost. Flowers on long
stems in orange, bronze, maroon and crimson.
Mixed Colors. Pkt. 8c, 34 oz. 25c.
Transvaal
Daisy
1529
Jamesoni Hybrids. The Gerbera is a
half hardy perennial and we recommend
growing it as an annual by starting seed indoors very early
or grow it entirely as a house plant. The blossoms are daisy¬
like, often three inches across and borne on excellent stems for
■cutting, and in a variety of beautiful colors — pure white to
orange, salmon, rose, ruby red and violet. The plants are
readily grown form seed, commencing to flower the first year.
In the Northern States if growing in the outdoor garden,
winter the plants in cold frames. Pkt. 25c, 100 seeds 75c.
Gaillardia
for trans-planting outdoors in June.
Capitata Lavender Blue. Erect plants 1 34
to 2 ft. high. The flowers are globe-shaped
like small Scabiosa and of a delicate lavender
blue. The foliage is fine and feathery and
stems long, so we suggest it as a nice flower
for cutting. They last well in water. Pkt.
10c, 34 oz. 25c.
1526 Geranium
Zonale. We have an extra nice strain of
the largest and finest colored varieties in
mixture. They will bloom the first year
from seed started in the early spring inside,
Pkt. 15c.
1547 Globe Amaranth KX
showy bush plants, bearing attractive' clover-like flowers in
rose, purple and white. Pkt. 10c, 34 oz. 25c.
All our flower and vegetable seeds are tested in our
Trial Grounds near Cleveland. Come and see
them this summer.
THE TEMPLIN-BRADLEY CO., NATIONWIDE SEEDSMEN AND NURSERYMEN, CLEVELAND, OHIO
African Daisy
1454 Golden Star. Rare showy annual
uimorpnoLeca from South Africa and yet a flower
easily grown in any fairly good soil. The little plants make a fine
low border, almost hugging the ground, and spreading out to a
width of 8 to 10 inches. The large daisy-like salmon orange flowers
glisten in the sun like molten gold. Pkt. 10c, 34 oz. 30.
1455 Dimorphoteca Pluvialis. A beautiful new annual Daisy
Full description on page 10. Pkt. 15c. _
1660 Linum, Scarlet
Flax
Grandiflorum. A brilliant flowered
annual plant 1 to 1 ft. high, carrying
rosy crimson flowers. They make pretty
beds or borders. For continuous display
make several plantings. Pkt. 8c, M oz.
Lavatera
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Gypsophila, Annual Baby’s Breath
One of the most popular Bouquet Flowers. Very easily grown annuals, 12 to 15 inches high.
Always useful for combining with other flowers in bouquets or small vases. Make several
plantings to have the flowers always in the best condition.
1554 GRANDIFLORA WHITE, PARIS MARKET STRAIN. The flowers are pure white,
very small, star-like, and produced in feathery sprays. We have an extra Select Large Flow¬
ering Strain. Pkt. 8c, Y, oz. 18c, oz. 30c.
1555 ELEGANS CRIMSON. Similar to Common White
except in color which is a pretty rosy-crimson. Pkt. 10c,
Y oz. 25c.
1556 MURAL IS ROSE. A dwarf variety growing only 6
inches high, with delicate rose pink flowers. Fine for rock
gardens or edgings. Pkt. 10c, oz. 40c.
1551 Grevillea — Silk Oak
Robusta. A very graceful and pretty foliage plant used for table decoration and in the out door
garden in the summer. It grows rapidly from seed and is pretty in all stages of growth. We
have seen some excellent specimens in fern dishes. Pkt. 15c, Y oz. 30c.
1591 Helichrysum — Strawflower
The most popular Everlastings. The best known and most desirable of all the everlasting
flowers, and becoming much more popular because of the great improvement in recent years.
The Monstrosum or large double is the best type. The plants grow 2 to 3 ft. high and are liter-
ally covered with these large, double brilliant flowers in white, pink, yellow and scarlet.
Helichrysums Mixed pkt. 10c, Y oz. 30c.
1584 Heliotrope, Giant Mixed
The delightful perfume of this plant makes it great for bou¬
quets. Also it is a very pretty house or summer bedding
plant, being in bloom all season. Will bloom in the summer
from seed started indoors, or the seed may be sown right out¬
doors in May. Large flowered, mixed colors. Pkt. 15c.
1618 Impatiens
Sultans Balsam. Best Hybrids. A charming plant for the
house, blooming almost continuously. The flowers range in
color from light pink to reds, and purple violet. The plants
are about 1 8 inches tall. Impatiens is a very satisfactory out
door bedding plant if placed in partial shade. Pkt. 15c.
- Godetia, Satin Flower
You can grow Godetias in poor soil. Sow seed in late April and
thin out to stand 10 inches apart.
1537 DWARF SINGLE MIXED. The best improved types of single Godetia. They are
extremely pretty flowers, satiny in texture resembling single Hollyhocks, in crimson, pink and
white. The plants are neat and compact little bushes 10 to 12 inches high with attractive foli¬
age and they bloom profusely. Pkt. 10c, Y oz. 25c.
1538 TALL DOUBLE AZALEA FLOWERED. Double Schamini Type. This splendid
type of Godetia grows about 2 ft. tall, providing fine long stemmed cut flower spikes. The
flowers are like Azaleas in beautiful shades of crimson, rose, and pinks. Pkt. 10c, Y oz. 40c.
1020 Love Lies Bleeding
Amaranthus Caudatus. An easily grown
annual, 2 to 3 ft. high, bearing long drooping
blood red panicles. See also Amaranthus
Page 15. Pkt. 10c.
1640 Lantana, Dwarf Mixed
This pretty plant carries Verbena-like heads of flowers in white, rose, orange and inter¬
mediate shades. It is constantly in bloom so an excellent house or bedding plant. Our
dwarf strain produces compact plants 10 to 12 inches high. Pkt. 10c, Y oz. 30c.
Fire Bush
1616 PI t. Mesembryanthemum. The foliage and stems are
A * covered -with crystal-like formations that glisten in the
sun. Nice for hanging baskets, porch boxes and for rockeries, being trailing in growth.
Pkt. 10c, Y oz 20c.
1658 Lavatera
Annual Mallow. Very showy and at¬
tractive plants growing about 2Yi ft. tall
and producing large cup-shaped flowers
most of the summer. The flowers resemble
Mallows or small Hollyhocks. Sow in the
garden in May and thin out to stand a
foot apart. They are very effective for
beds or borders. Mixed colors, rose and
white. Pkt. 10c, Y oz. 20c.
Everlastings
The Everlastings, Strawflowers or Im¬
mortelles are becoming more popular each
year, as people become used to drying
them for winter bouquets. For winter,
cut the flowers as they begin to open,
with as long stems as possible, remove
the foliage, tie in small bunches, and hang
in a cool, dark place to dry, with tops
downward to keep the stems straight.
Later the stems may be supported with
fine wire, which helps in arrangement.
Kochia or Fire Bush
1632 GIANT SUMMER CYPRESS. A
charming and most effective decorative plant,
with a habit resembling one of the compact
evergreen shrubs. It has light green feathery
foliage, which changes to crimson in the fall.
May be grown as single specimens or as an
ornamental hedge. The plants grow 2 to 2J^>
ft. high with a spread of about 15 to 18 inches.
You may plant the seed when soil is .warm,
just where the plants are to stand and thin
them out later. Or you may start the
seed indoors transplanting outdoors later.
Pkt. 5c, Y oz. 12c, oz. 35c.
Other Annual Plants Useful for
Hedges. See List on Page 9
22
Annual Larkspurs
The annual Larkspurs are beautiful free flowering annuals. The flowers in
many colors are produced on long spikes, the plants growing normally about
234 to 334 ft. tall. They make splendid bouquets or garden displays.
Tall Double Stock Flowered
This is the best type qf Larkspur for your garden, the plants growing high'
and bearing long cutting spikes of beautiful double flowers.
See the colored illustration of Larkspurs in the plate on the inside
front cover. No. 7.
1643 r'rOrvre Includes a great variety of colors, blue,
iviixeu V^UIOLS reds, pinks and white of the tall double
flowered type, considered the best of all. Pkt. 8c, 34 oz. 30c, oz. 75c.
1644 EXQUISITE PINK. The most exquisite shade of soft rose pink
imaginable. A recent color introduction. Pkt. 10, 34 °z- 50c.
1645 ROYAL BLUE. A very rich deep shade of blue that is so popular.
1646 AGERATUM BLUE. Lavender blue, very dainty and attractive.
1647 SCARLET ROSE. A lively shade that makes a pretty bouquet.
1649 WHITE. Mix with other colors in the bouquet.
Price, any of above, except Exquisite, Pkt. 10c, 34 oz* 35c.
1648 COLLECTION LARKSPUR. 1 pkt. each of the 5 varieties for 40c.
Annual Larkspurs
Hardy Larkspur See Delphiniums, perennial list, page
44.
Lobelia, Dwarf and Trailing
For best results sow Lobelia seed indoors in boxes or pots covering the seed very
lightly and keeping the surface moist.
1662 Crystal Palace Compacta
only 5 or 6 inches high, fairly covered with rich deep blue dainty flowers. A fine
little border or pot plant, and it is used also for porch boxes and hanging baskets,
as well as the trailing variety. Pkt. 15c, Vf6 oz. 60c.
1663 Qo-nrVhitV* Trailincr A beautiful new strain of trailing
OcippillI C J. rdlimg Lobelia, so useful for porch boxes and
baskets. The plant is strong growing and the flowers extra large, a rich deep blue
with a clearly defined white eye. Sapphire is beautiful, you will agree. Pkt. 15c,
rs oz. 75c.
1664 T V Compacta. In form and growth similar to Crystal
VviilLC J-zdCiy Palace. Very dwarf and compact bearing a profusion
of good sized snowy white flowers. Pkt. 10c, 14 oz- 50c.
Lobelia, Crystal Palace
1667
Annual Lupines
Free flowering annuals that grow 2 ft. tall and produce graceful spikes of variously
colored flowers like small sweet peas. They are easily grown and like a partially
shaded location. Plant as you would other annuals. For cutting and the mixed
border. Mixed Colors, Blue, Pink, White. Pkt. 8c, 34 oz- 25c, oz. 40c.
LATHYRUS LATIFOLIUS. See
Everlasting Sweet Peas on page 46.
LYCHNIS, LAVENDER, LIATRIS,
LILIUM, LUNARIA, LINUM. See
Perennials, pages 41 to 49.
Silver Salad Forks at Wholesale
Here is your opportunity to get one or more of these beautiful triple-
plated silver, on white metal, Salad Forks at only 33c each.
By special arrangement with a friend in the silverware business, we
were able to get a very low price on these “Dover Pattern” Salad
Forks. This particular pattern was selected by us because it is one
that will go well with any other silver you may have in your home.
If you were to buy these in a store they would cost you at least six
dollars per dozen. Before we accepted our friend’s offer, we asked
several other factories for prices and they were all very much more
expensive.
How You Can Get These Salad Forks
For every dollar’s worth of goods you
order from this catalog, you are privi¬
leged to buy one salad fork for only
33c extra. If you buy two dollars’
worth of goods and want two forks they
will cost 66c and at the same rate up to
$5.00 worth of goods. But if you do buy
$5.00 worth, you are given the extra
privilege of buying six forks, for which
you would send us S 1 .98 extra. Remem¬
ber: For each dollar’s worth of goods
you buy from this catalog, you are
privileged to buy’one salad fork for 33 c
extra.
997 Just enter your order on the order blank, with the balance of your
order and add 33 cents for each fork your order entitles you to. Remem¬
ber, this is not a free premium.
THE TEMPLIN-BRADLEY CO., NATIONWIDE SEEDSMEN AND NURSERYMEN, CLEVELAND, OHIO
The Best Marigolds
Marigolds are old favorites and just as popular now as they were years ago. They
are easy to grow, and give many bouquets of cut flowers as well as nice garden
displays. A vase or bowl of these rich yellows in combination with a few blue
Larkspur or Cornflowers is very striking. The seed is light and feathery and
should be firmed into the soil. Plant as soon as the soil is warm. They are
easily transplanted. Marigolds like full sunlight.
1702 Tall Double African and French Mixed
The African type has large flowers of a uniform color, yellow or orange and the double
are more or less globe shaped. The French Marigolds are combinations of mahogany,
brown, yellow and gold. They are single and semi-double. Mixed. Pkt. 5c, 34 oz- 25c.
See color plate No. 4 on inside front cover.
1703 OrAncrf* T-^rinr*^ A Tall Double African variety. Bears large, per-
L'l clllgC x 1 111CC fectly double flowers of a rich deep golden-orange, a
single plant often having 50 or more splendid flowers. Pkt. 10c, 34 oz. 30c.
A counterpart of Orange Prince except in color, which
is a soft lemon-yellow. Pkt. 10c, 34 oz. 30 c.
1704 Lemon Queen
1710
Legion of Honor flowering
French Marigold, forming compact bushes 9 inches
high. Largely used for borders. Flowers golden-
yellow, with brown markings. Pkt. 8c, 34 oz- 25c.
Colors.
Dwarf French Legion of Honor
1711 Dwarf Double French
The plants are bushy and about same size as Legion
of Honor, but the flowers are in a variety of shades
of reddish-brown and golden-yellow. Some are like
golden balls, others are mahogany with the daintiest
fringe of yellow. They make up into very pretty
bouquets. Pkt. 10c, 34 oz* 30c.
1713 Dwarf Double African
These are much more dwarf
and compact than the tall mixed sorts,
growing only 12 or 15 inches tall, therefore, not as liable to lodge or fall over. The flowers
are large, ball-shaped and in shades of lemon, yellow and orange. Few flowers are as
attractive in the garden as these Dwarf AfricanMarigolds and as equally attractive as
cut flowers. Pkt. 10c, 34 oz. 30c.
Tall African, Orange Prince
For perfection of form and rich¬
ness of color Orange Prince and
Lemon Queen are unexcelled for
Florist’s use.
Mignonette
Reseda Odorata. This annual is an old time
| favorite and with the introduction of new types is
one of the most universally grown flowers for fra¬
grant bouquets, bedding plants and pot culture.
For a continuous supply of bloom sow seed early
! in the spring and again in the summer.
1719 LARGE FLOWERING. A highly im¬
proved strain of the common variety, producing
an abundance of large very fragrant flower heads.
Pkt. 5c, 34 oz. 15c, oz. 25c.
1720 GOLDEN GOLIATH. A wonderful new
strain with immense spikes of golden yellow. Of
strong yet compact growth, the giant trusses of
flowers being borne on erect strong stalks and
excelling all others. Pkt. 15c, l{6 oz. 65c.
1721 NEW YORK MARKET. A very extra
select strain of Giant Mignonette especially desir¬
able for florist’s use. Under favorable conditions
plants wall grow to 2 or 234 feet tall, producing
long compact flower spikes. Flowers red. Pkt.
15c, 34 oz. 40c.
1726 Mimulus
Monkey Flower, Queens Prize, Tigrinus
Grandiflorus. Plants grow dwarf and bushy
about 10 inches tall and bear large flowers, having
the appearance of the Gloxinia. They range in
color through white, yellow, golden, rose, crimson,
and maroon, -curiously blotched and striped.
They will do best in partial shade in a mosit spot.
Useful for house plant as well as in the garden and
when potted will bloom during the winter. Si ngle
Mixed. Pkt. 15c, oz. 40c.
1724 Mimosa
Pudica, Sensitive Plant. A curious little plant
growing 12 to 15 inches tall, bearing many small
pinkish white flowers. Foliage fern-like. The
leaves when touched or shaken quickly close up
and droop, but if left undisturbed for a short time
will again regain their natural form. Nice for
either garden or pot culture. Pkt. 10c, 34 ox. 25c.
1768 Netnophila
Baby Blue Eyes aboS"f“t hS, tor gard.„
decoration and producing an abundance of bright colored
flowers in clusters, excellent and very dainty as a cut flower.
Blooms cup-shaped and in many shades of blue, white and
violet, margined, dotted and striped in contrasting colors.
Prefers partial shade. Pkt. 10c, 34 ox. 25c.
1728 Dwarf Morning Glory
The flowers are similar to those of the tall Morning Glory,
but the plants are dwarf, growing only about 12 inches high.
Handsome plants, making a fine border or can be grown in
masses in beds, producing an unusually brilliant effect. Pkt.
8c, oz. 20c.
Matricaria, Double Feverfew
The small double flowers resembling button Chrysanthemums are produced in
showy clusters. The plants branch freely and each -branch is crowned with
cluster of flowers, making very attractive plants, unusually nice for mixed
border planting. The Matricarias are in reality tender perennials and if well
protected may be wintered over as far north as Cleveland, but it is best treated
as an annual. Sow seed in the garden as early as possible in the spring.
1717 CAPENSIS, DOUBLE WHITE. Plants grow from 2 to 3 feet high,
much branched and almost completely covered with pretty, small, double white
flowers. Very well adapted for bedding or combining in the mixed annual
border. Also excellent as cut flowers. Pkt. 10c, 34 ox. 30c
1718 EXIMEA, GOLDEN BALL. The dwarf compact little plants grow 9 to
10 inches high, producing an abundance of fully double golden yellow flowers.
This dwarf variety makes an unusually fine edging or border plant for taller
growing annuals and also supplies an abundance of cut flowers. Pkt. 15c,
34 oz. 50c.
A COMPLETE CROSS-INDEX ON PAGES 3 AND 4 WILL HELP YOU FIND ANY ITEM QUICKLY
Nasturtiums
Nicotiana
For summer display in large or small beds, nothing can sur¬
pass Nasturtiums. They start to bloom early and keep up a
continuous display of bright colored flowers until hard frost in
fall. You can grow them in practically any garden soil. Plant
the seed after soil is warm, covering an inch deep and dropping
a couple of seeds every 3 inches. They should not be trans¬
planted. Cut the Nasturtiums freely and they will bloom
better. Do not pull them from the vines but snip them off.
1743 Best Dwarf Mixed Nasturtiums
These are especially desirable for borders and beds forming neat com¬
pact plants 1 to \}/2 ft. across. The more you pick the more they
will bloom. A splendid mixture containing a great number of pretty
colors. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 34 lb. 45c, lb. $1.25.
Dwarfs in Separate Colors
1744 King Theodore. Rich Dark Red. 1745 Yellow. Bright.
1746 Empress of India. Scarlet. 1747 Ruby King. Bluish Rose.
1748 Crystal Palace. Rich yellow blotched with red.
1749 Pearl or Moonlight. Very light yellow.
Price any of above. Pkt. 10c, oz.
1750 Collection. 1 pkt. each above
Nasturtiums Arranged for Your Table
1751 Fancy Leaved Dwarf Mixed
curious — variegated and marbled silvery white — and including the waved emerald green leaves.
Flowers are showy. Mixed colors. Pkt. 8c, oz. 25c.
1752 Lilliput Dwarf Queen of Holland
profusely decked with brilliant flowers in colors pale yellow to deep purple — unsurpassed for
low, even borders. Pkt. 8c, oz. 25c.
1756 Best Tall or Climbing Mixed Nasturtiums over porch1'
tice or arbors, or for covering old fences or unsightly places, also for vases, we consider the tall
varieties most desirable. There is also a greater variety in colors, including the brilliant Lobbi-
anum type. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 40c, lb. $1.10.
1757 Tail Tw Qnd VariecrntpH Combining two desirable new climbing
-*• ctllQ V dl legated, types, the Ivy with bright green foliage,
veined light, and the Variegated with green leaves mottled with creamy-white. Flowers
brilliant mixed colors. Pkt. 8c, oz. 25c.
1758 'TVoili-r-w-v 'TVvrv-k The best Nasturtium for porch boxes because of
railing 1 om x ounce its trailing habit (vines 2 feet long). At times
you hardly see the foliage because of the wealth of flowers. Flowers are a little smaller than
the ordinary Nasturtium, very bright yellows and scarlets. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c.
One packet each of the six
Nasturtium types, all above
the Dwarf in separate colors. Regular value 44c for 35c.
Nasturtium Collection 35c
1762
except
Tall
Nicotiana or Flowering Tobacco
A lovely class of fragrant annuals that bloom freely throughout the summer and fall. Plants
are bushy, 2 to 3 ft. high and branching. The seed is very fine but easily started in boxes
indoors for later transplanting, or direct in the open garden when soil is warm and frost
danger over. The flowers are quite similar to Petunias but have a longer tube. They open
towards evening emitting a very pleasant odor.
1770 SANDERAE HYBRIDS. A new strain with handsome flowers of light pink, rose
and red shades. Pkt. 10c, 34 oz* 50c.
1775 Nigella or Love-in-a-Mist
Also called Devil-in-a-Bush. Compact, free flowering annuals with pretty white and light
blue flowers nestled in the feathery foliage. The seed pods are curiously shaped and attractive.
The plants grow 15 to 18 inches high. They are of very easy culture. Pkt. 10c, 34 oz. 30c.
1793 Oenothera,
Evening Primrose
A f-J-prcrl Evening Primroses should be in every garden because of their enchant-
xal LC1 glU W jng habit of opening their flowers in the evening and allowing you to
enjoy their delicious fragrance. Afterglow is a pretty new variety with large flowers of
buttercup yellow each with bright red calyx. 18 to 24 inches high. Pkt. 8c, 34 oz. 25c.
Nemesia
A splendid little plant of compact growth about 1 ft.
high. The flowers are like orchids and they are borne
freely throughout the summer. Nemesia may also be
used as winter and early spring flowering plants, by
starting the seed in pots in the fall. For summer
blooming start seed indoors and transplant out in May.
Later results are obtained by sowing the seed directly
outdoors.
Oenethera Afterglo\
1763 TEMPLIN-BRADLEY’S HYBRIDS. The best strain of Nemesias with large flowers and
many rich and rare colors, from creamy white to orange and carmine. Pkt. 15c, Vfe oz. 40c.
1764 -Rln^ A wonderful new Nemesia of dwarf compact growth, and Forget-Me-
VJC1H blue flowers. Full descrpition on page 10. Pkt. 15c, Vrc oz- 40c-
THE TEMPLIN- BRADLEY CO., NATIONWIDE SEEDSMEN AND NURSERYMEN, CLEVELAND, OHIO
Annual Phlox
This splendid genus of plants is unrivaled for richness of color, profusion of
bloom, duration of bloom and general compactness, and whether in clumps or
masses looks equally beautiful. It is one of the finest annuals in cultivation,
and should occupy a prominent place in every garden.
1850 rVranrliflr»ra TVVTi'irHnv» We offer this popular strain only in mixture,
Vjl dllUlllUl a lvi.lALU.lC comprising very many of the finest vari¬
eties and colors. The large flowering type, plants lOto 12 inches tall. Pkt. 10c, y oz.
35c.
1859 Starred and P'ritlO'pd This beautiful type is quite distinct. The
^ 1 CLl dll LI 17 1 lllgCLL flowers are either star-shaped or fantastic¬
ally fringed, really two distinct types. Many bright colors. Pkt. 10c, y8 oz. 30c.
1860 ■Rrillipnt Fhx/flrf A/TlYtlire The dwarf Phlox grows only 4 to 6
JD1 lilldllL JJWdn lVllXLUre inches tall, .each little plant being a
mass of color. Excellent as an edging border. Our mixture contains a grand display of
brilliant as well as soft rose and cream tones. Really you will be delightfully sur¬
prised. Pkt. 10c, oz. 40c, oz. $2.25.
1862
Phlox
1861 Dwarf Fireball STLSfSiFSS
Yi oz. 50c.
Dwarf Snowball
Y oz. 50c.
Growing the Finest Pansies
25
CULTURE — Pansies do best in a rich loamy soil,
moist but not wet. Beds should be worked up
loosely 8 inches deep and humus, or well-rotted
manure worked in. Seed may be sown in the garden
as early as the ground can be worked up fine or
may be started inside in boxes for earlier plants.
After sowing cover very lightly with fine soil or
sand and keep moist, this is important for pansy
seed if allowed to dry out during the first 15 or 20
days will invariably die. Pansies may be sown in
the same manner in July or August and carried
through winter by mulching with straw or leaves.
Templin-Bradley’s
1801 Giant Exhibition Pansies
The Giant Exhibition is a wonderful mixture of
Pansies. It is our own blend of which we sell a
great quantity to the most critical pansy lovers and
to those who grow for market. In order that you may have
the pleasure of growing some of the very best pansies in
existence at a nominal expense, we are searching each season
— almost to the ends of the earth, among pansy specialists
for the very best of their new strains. Included are the
ruffled types, the striped and mottled, the blotched as well as
solid colors are mixed together to make our Giant Exhibition.
Price, pkt. 15c, 3 pkts. 40c, A4 oz* 70c, Y oz. $1.25,
Y oz. $5.00, oz. $9.00.
1802 Miracle Pansies
American Strain of Mastodon Mixed. This pansy strain
was developed by Steele’s Pansy Gardens and is considered
the best of the American strains. The plants are hardy, very
early flowering, bear huge blooms on long stems and the
colors — well, they are beyond description. You should see a
bed of these pansies in bloom. Pkt. 35c, 3 pkts. for $1.00.
1803 Giant Trimardeaus Mixed
A medium priced large flowering strain, larger than the
bedding mixed, but not as fine as the Exhibition. You will
be well pleased with this strain. Plants are free flowering,
of vigorous compact growth. Our mixture contains a vast
number of colors, harmonizing beautifully. Pkt. 10c, %
oz. 35c, oz. $2.25.
Giants in Separate Colors
Frequently a bed or a long border of pansies in one color
makes a very effective display. Use these varieties.
1804 Snow White. A lovely pure white.
1805 Goldelse. Fine golden yellow, very bright.
1806 Cardinal. Brilliant Red, showy for border.
1807 King of the Blacks. Almost Black, rich as velvet.
1808 Lord Beaconsfield. Light Violet Blue.
1809 Prince Henry. The best rich dark Blue.
1810 Prince Bismarck. A bronze shade, very popular.
Price any above Pkt. 10c, Y% oz* 40c, oz. $2.50.
1800 Pom liar PpHHincr TVTi Ytl 1 rp are fne, P°Pular saucy-faced beauties
Sr Upiliai DCUUlIlg lVi.lXLU.rc that everybody loves, comprising the finest
varieties in all colors. Just what you want for a pretty bed. You will be delighted with this
Pkt. 8c, y8 oz. 25c, oz. $1.25.
Pansy Violets, Violas or Tufted Pansies
Very desirable, free flowering plants for hardy borders, combining the beauty and free blooming
habit of the Pansy with the hardy character of the Violet. They will do well in shady places
where the ground is usually bare, for instance under the shade of shrubs. The plants do
not run out like the common Pansy. Flowers are not quite as large as Pansies, but are produced
in greatest profusion the entire season.
1820 Mixed Colors ^2’1“diu'S: 1 1821 Jersey Gem Full description
ors. Pkt. 10c, y8 oz. 40c. | on page 48. Pkt. 20c.
1818 Roggli’s Swiss Giant Pansies
Mr. Bradley during the summer of 1928 while inspecting the seed crops in Europe made arrangements with Mr. Roggli.
the celebrated Swiss grower, for the Templin-Bradley Company to act as his exclusive American representative. For 1929
we have a limited quantity of this splendid new strain of Pansies grown by Mr. Roggli himself.
Giants in Size, and Marvels in Brilliant Coloring
For full description of Roggli’s Swiss Giants see page 36, and the illustration in colors on page 37.
The Originator’s Strain Offered Exclusively by The Templin-Bradley Co.
Sealed Originator’s Pkts. Small Size (about 90 seeds), 35c. Large Size (about 500 seeds), $1.00.
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Beautiful Petunias
Giants of California
1835 Double Fringed Petunias
For years it has been the aim of growers to produce a perfect strain of double flowering
Petunias. The beauties still do not come 100 per cent double from seed but -we get 60 to
70 per cent of the best flowers in our trial ground tests. These are large and as double
as Double Hollyhocks with the petals fringed and waved. They come in many colors
large yet delicate and fluffy. They are always the center of attraction wherever they are
grown. The seed is very valuable but certainly is well worth it. Pkt. 30c, 2 for 50c.
1825 Fringed Scarlet Beauty
This beautiful variety belongs to the large flowering ruffled type, and is certainly a
brilliant shade. It is a light scarlet or perhaps nearer the shade of the flesh of a freshly
cut watermelon. Imagine how these lively, prettily ruffled flowers will brighten the
appearance of your porch boxes and garden. Pkt. 15c, 2 pkts. 25c.
1827 Balcony Queen
Petunias of half-trailing habit, fine for porch boxes, hanging baskets, and urns on the
lawn, also for bedding. Balcony Queen created a sensation at our trial grounds. You
cannot help but gasp with wonder at the rich flowers robed in midnight blue with their
blotches of white ermine deep in the throat. The plants bloom continuously all summer
Petunia, Double Fringed
1848 Hybrida Mixed
Pleasing shades run riot in this mixture and seemingly no
matter what the conditions they are always in bloom. We
have spared no effort to make this mixture superior in every
respect, and we are justly proud of the results. You are
' oz. 30c, oz. $1.50.
1828 Ruffled Mixture
This is a very fine color mixture of the frilled and ruffled
Petunias, practically all shades from bright lively pinks to
deep purples. The flowers are large though not of the giant
size of the Giants of California. They will make a glorious
bed. Pkt. 18c, 2 pkts. 30c.
bound to be pleased with it, Pkt. 10c, y
Large Flowering Balcony Petunias
The Balcony Petunias may be depended upon to give a great wealth of color
throughout the summer and until hard frosts in the fall. The plants are half trail¬
ing habit, literally covering the ground. Use them for beds, dry banks, terraces,
rockeries or porch window boxes and urns. The color tones are soft and velvety,
very rich and attractive and when used in porch boxes or baskets can be depended
on to give an unsurpassed floral effect throughout the summer and until frost.
We offer them in three colors and in-mixture.
1830 Red. 1831 White. 1832 Blue.
Price of any of above colors. Pkt. 10c, & oz. 40c.
1834 Balcony Mixture. A well balanced mixture of colors. Pkt. 10c, *4 oz. 40c.
1 pkt. each of the three colors
Nos. 1830, 1831, 1832, for 25c.
1833 Collection Balcony Trio
1840 Howard Star, Im- 1841 Rosy Morn
nrnVPfl A velvety crimson maroon The best bright rose-pink bedding variety.
P1 V CU overlaid with a clear white Has the shade of the sky at sunrise.. The
star, a point on each petal. Not 100 per plants are bushy and compact and very
cent star flowering but all give a beautiful free flowering. Our strain of seed is care-
effect. Pkt. 10c, ys oz. 50c. fully selected to produce flowers of Uniform
***** ~-^~ — - a i j-j true color and type. Pkt. 10c, % oz. 50c.
1843 Blue Bird panmiTto Rosy 1842 Snowball Anothe^ d warf
Morn and Snowball and the other dwarf . , _ compact variety
compact sorts. Blue Bird is the best deep f1 j flowers white as snow. Plant this as a
rich velvety blue dwarf variety. Pkt. 10c, border with darker shades and the effect is
yg oz. 50c. charming. Pkt. 10c, oz. 40c.
1847 Dwarf Inimitable Mixed
Here is a mixture of the Dwarf Bedding Varieties that will give you a wonderful display
of color throughout the entire summer. It is made up of the above and many other
Dwarf Varieties, many colors, light shades, dark shades, blotched varieties and striped
varieties. In fact we know of no kinds that would improve this mixture that have1 not
already been included. Pkt. 10c, }/g oz. 40c.
Howard’s Star
Petunia
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1893 Double Peony Flowered
Double and Single Poppies
Poppies will grow most anywhere and you should scatter seed wherever there is
any space in your garden, they are so bright. Make several plantings to have fresh
flowers throughout the summer. They will not stand transplanting.
1888 Double and Single Mixed X? Kia S' a if 2LS£5!
containing all the brilliant colors of the rainbow. Some are single, more are great
double silken balls. Pkt. 5c, 34 oz. 10c, oz. 25c, 34 lb. 70c.
The flower heads are often 3 34
to 434 inches across with shaggy
peony-like petals. The colors range from brilliant reds to softer pinks, purples and
white. Pkt. 8c, 34 oz. 15c, oz. 30c.
1898 QViirlpV Silk or Ghost. The effect of these new Poppies is what
^■GU ■icy one would expect to see in a Chinese garden, where vivid,
glistening — still artistic, harmonizing colors hold sway. Orange, orange-scarlet,
soft salmon, rose and pink shades are painted on petals as delicate as Chinese silk.
Pkt. 10c, 34 oz* 20c, oz. 50c.
1899 TT1r1r»rarlr» (New Double Shirley).
•*-*■*■ QOraQO The finest Poppy introduced
in many years. The flowers burst out in the same
brilliant shades as the singles — but last as cut flowers
or in the garden much longer. They are not 100 per cent double, contain¬
ing some singles and semi-doubles. Pkt. 10c, 34 02 • 30c.
1890 T71 The native single scarlet Poppy
rianaers neia that covered the battlefields of
France and Belgium. Pkt. 10c, 34 02 • 20c, oz. 50c.
1589 Golden Buttercup Poppy
long stemmed buttercups over attractive lacy foliage and you have a
picture of this Poppy, the only Poppy suitable for cutting. They
bloom all summer and make such pretty bouquets that if you once try
them you will want them always in your garden. Pkt. 10c, 34 02 • 30c.
Shirley Poppies
jouttercup Poppy
CALIFORNIA POPPY. See Eschscholtzias, page 20.
ORIENTAL POPPY. See hardy Perennials, page 47.
SUNBEAM OR ICELAND POPPY. See hardy Perennials, page 47.
1908 Primula Obconica
Giant Mixed. This is a fine large flowering strain that may be readily
grown from seed in a light window. Start the seed in a porous loam but
one containing no leaf mold or peat. Later the colors will be more vivid
if the potting soil is quite heavy. This type makes a very pretty outdoor
summer bedding plant also. Pkt. 25c.
i9H Pyrethrum Aureum
A dwarf growing little plant only a few
vJrOlQCn 17 earner inches high, with golden feather foliage
which makes it an attractive border or formal bedding plant. Though
half hardy it is best treated as an
annual. Sow seed early in spring.
Pkt. 10c, 34 oz. 25c.
Rose Moss PoftlllECcl Sun Plant
For brilliant coloring, nothing can excel a bed of Portulaca, with
glistening in the sunlight. It is very easily grown and no beddin
Portulaca for places exposed to the hot sun of midsummer,
for beds of taller plants. Plants grow 3 inches high with a 9
1875 TinilWIp Comprising many brilliant colors. Seventy-five per cent
U. DIC produce perfectly double flowers resembling small, fully oper
Pkt. 10c, 3 pkts. 25c, 34 oz* 60c.
1876 Unsurpassed for carpet bedding where a brilliant effect is desired.
Olllgie Pkt. 5c, 34 oz. 20c, oz. 75c.
1877 Do yi c Dpn 1 1 4— tt- Larger flowered than the old fashioned, and one of the
XT dllo XDCdULy brightest, showiest low border flowers in existence. Col¬
ored with the gayest purple dress, the flowers are like single roses. Pkt. 15c, 34 oz. 60c.
1942
Rudbeckia Bicolor Cone Flower
Annual "Lhe showy flower belongs to the same family as the popular Golden Glow,
J.lIU.dI but is an annual blooming quickly from seed. The plants grow 2 to 234
ft. high bearing an abundance of bright yellow flowers 2 to 3 inches across. The central
disk is brown and cone shaped. Pkt. 10c, 34 oz. 20c.
2099
Tritoma or Red Hot Poker
Flame Flower
The flowers are tall spikes of small tubular florets
colors of the most brilliant reds, orange and yellow.
Easily grown from seed, producing a bulb which should be taken up in the fall and
wintered the same as Gladiolus Bulbs. Pkt. 15c, 14 oz- 50c.
A COMPLETE CROSS-INDEX ON PAGES 3 AND 4 WILL HELP YOU FIND ANY ITEM QUICKLY
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The Finest Sweet Peas
Snowball
For distinctive beauty and exquisite fragrance the Sweet Pea has no rival. We sell
more packets of Sweet Peas annually than any other flower. You can have Sweet
Peas in your own garden just as fine as those of the florist. Pick the flowers fre¬
quently for abundant bloom. One ounce will plant a single row 25 feet long.
CULTURE OF SWEET PEAS — Success with Sweet Peas is not difficult but you
must be very careful in their planting and culture. The ordinary method is to
trench 4 to 5 inches deep, sow the seeds, and cover to within 1 or 2 inches of the
surface gradually filling trench as plants grow. But for fine blooms and a long
blooming season, you must prepare the soil deeper. To bloom during the hot
weather Sweet Peas must have a deep root system started early in the spring.
So prepare your trenches deep, removing the top soil and loosen up the subsoil
working into it some well rotted manure, replace to top soil in the trench leaving
it 4 or 5 inches deep.
Sow your seed in bottom of this trench, 12 to 15 seed to the foot for each row and
for double row space from 1 to 3 inches between rows, then cover seed 2 or 3 inches
and as vines grow gradually fill up to the level. Sweet Peas must be sown early
in the spring to get the best results, just as early as you can possibly work
your soil.
The Best Summer FloweringSpencers
2010 FLUFFY RUFFLES. A new variety of great merit. A duplex or double variety.
A lovely rich rose-pink, a gleam of soft salmon and a bright creamy undertone blending
into a harmonious cream-pink shade of exquisite beauty. See No. 2010, page 11 for full de¬
scription. Pkt. 15c, Y oz. 80c, oz. $1.50.
2026 SNOWBALL. A new white late Spencer of such great substance and pure color that
it stands by itself among whites. See No. 2026, page 11 for full description. Pkt. 15c,
Yi oz. 40c, oz. 75c.
2011 PINKIE. A very large deep rose-pink. An outstanding achievement for both vigor
and color. The largest deep pink we know. See No. 2011, page 11 for description. Pkt. 15c,
Y oz. 80c, oz. $1.50.
Special Trial Grounds Varieties
See these varieties in full color on the front cover.
2009 ROYAL SCOT. A brilliant scarlet with faint orange-
cerise sheen. Sunproof and does not fade or bum. Pkt. 10c,
oz. 35c, M lb. $1.00.
2021 MAGNET. An exceptionally bright cream pink of
wonderful texture and substance. Pkt. 10c, oz. 35c, Y lb.
$1.00. No. 1 on color plate.
2022 DAFFODIL. A rich cream yellow of excellent form
and substance. Vigorous vines producing many beautifully
frilled and waved blooms. Pkt. 10c, oz. 35c. No. 2 on color
plate.
2023 BONFIRE. A bi-color of brilliant cherry pink with
cream wings. Very lively and attractive color combination
formed blooms. Pkt. 10c, oz. 35c, Y lb. $1.15. No. 3 on
color plate.
2013 CRIMSON KING. Unquestionably the finest self-
colored Crimson Sweet Pea ever introduced. Pkt. 10c, oz.
35c, Y lb. $1.00. No. 4 on color plate.
2024 MISS CALIFORNIA. A rich beautiful salmon cream
pink of a distinctly new shade. Flowers large beautifully
waved. Pkt. 10c, oz. 35c, Y lb- $1.00. No. 5 on color
plate.
2015 HEAVENLY BLUE. A most beautiful soft tone of
Delphinium Blue. Flowers of immense size borne in fours
on strong stems. Pkt. 10c, oz. 35c, Y lb. $1.00. No. 6 on
colox plate.
2025 - TANGERINE. Flowers of a brilliant tangerine-orange
color, very large and well formed. A very popular and deserv¬
ing variety. Pkt. 10c, oz. 35c, Y lb. $1.00. No. 7 on color
plate.
SPECIAL TRIAL GROUNDS SWEET PEA COLLEC¬
TION. Seven wonderful varieties of Summer Flowering
Spencer Sweet Peas as shown in full, color on the front cover
and described above.
2030 1 pkt. each of the 7 varieties 55c.
2031 1 oz. each of the 7 varieties $1.95.
2027 ROYAL PURPLE. Large rich purple blooms pro¬
fusely borne on long stems. Color deepens with age. Pkt. 1 0c ,
oz. 35c, Y lb. $1.00.
2029 YOUTH. An exceptionally large and fragrant Sweet
Pea. The color is white beautifully edged with a soft rose
pink. Pkt. 10c, oz. 35c, Y lb. $1.00.
2028 WARRIOR. A rich deep maroon almost a bronze shade,
of good habit and form. Very good bloomer. Pkt. 10c, oz.
35c, Y lb. $1.00.
2014 DEFIANCE. A fine large orange-scarlet, said to be
entirely immune to sunbuming. A vigorous free blooming
variety. Pkt. 10c, oz. 35c, Y lb- $1.00.
2016 HERCULES. A rich deep rose-pink of unusual size.
A very popular and dependable variety. Pkt. 10c, oz. 35c,
Y lb. $1.00.
2017 KING WHITE. Gigantic flowers of pure white, very
waxy and of great substance. Freely produced on strong
plant and good stems. Pkt. 10c, oz. 35c, Y lb. $1.00.
2018 MARY PICKFORD. A beautiful dainty cream-pink
with just the faintest suffusion of salmon. Flowers perfectly
formed with both standards and wings beautifully waved.
Pkt. 15c, y2 oz. 40c, oz. 70c, Y lb. $2.00.
2019 WIZARD. A glowing salmon-scarlet of most intense
color. A variety of great value for its form and vigor. Pkt.
10c, oz. 35c, Y lb. $1.00.
JHIsf SEED' 1
2047 Grandiflora Mixture
A fine well balanced mixture of the
plain petaled type of Sweet Peas,
large and free flowering. An excellent assortment of colors that is bound to
please you and give you a continuous supply of beautiful large blooms for
cutting. Pkt. 5c, oz. 12c, Y lb. 35c, lb. 90c.
2052 Dwarf or Baby Cupid
forming a dense mat of green, and a profusion of flowers in many colors. Fine for
borders. Plant iri 'front of the taller varieties. Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, Y lb. 60c.
2057 ■Rorrlv Swept Ppq <3 Lathyrus Latifolius. This perennial
-VToT Liy OWCCL i Cab variety of everbiooming Sweet Peas is
fine and should be in every perennial garden.- See description of separate colors
in general list of perennials and also color plate page 38. Pkt. 10c, Y oz- 35c.
Mary Pickford, the famous screen Ar¬
tist, being presented with a basket of the
new Sweet Pea Mary Pickford.
INOCULATION INCREASES THE BLOOM
By treating the seed with Nitragin Bacteria nodules are
produced on the roots, which add to the vigor and flower¬
ing of the plants.
998 Nitragin Bacteria Garden size pkg. 20c.
2012 Mixture of Butterfly Spencer Sweet Peas
Includes a great many Choice Named Varieties of the Giant, Ruffled,
Orchid-flowering type. The Spencer or Orchid-flowering type is now the
most popular, because of the wonderfully large flowers, and beautifully
frilled, or ruffled petals. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, Y lb- 70c, lb. $2.00. _
Nitragin
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- Winter or Early Flowering Sweet Peas
While these are especially adapted for forcing in the greenhouse or conservatory, they
are a valuable addition to the outdoor garden as they come into bloom several weeks
earlier than the standard varieties and if kept picked will bloom over a long period.
2044 SUPERIOR PlNK. Blooms are of a most attractive form with well waved
standards and wings. Color is a beautiful rose-pink very slightly shaded salmon.
Large flowers and extra good stems. Pkt. 15c, y2 oz. 80c, oz. $1.50.
2050 JEANNE MAMITSCH. Giant blooms of beautiful shade of rose-pink,
borne on exceptionally long stems. Better than Zvolanek’s Rose. Pkt. 15c, y oz
oz. $1.25.
2053 ELDORADO. A new large flowered orange of good substance borne
strong stems. A desirable variety. Pkt. 15c, y oz. 70c, oz. $1.25.
2034 BURPEES ORANGE. Fine deep clear orange, stem good and
Pkt. 15c, y. oz 70c, oz. $1.25.
2037 GRENADIER. Considered the best scarlet. Good form and long stemmed.
Vigorous and heavy blooming. Pkt. 15c, y2 oz. 70c, oz. $1.25.
2040 MRS. KERR. A rich salmon overlaid with soft orange. Flowers of immense
size and good substance. Pkt. 15c, y oz. 70c, oz. $1.25.
2041 NEW BLUE. The best deep blue early flowering Sweet Pea. Good substance
and rich color. Vigorous grower. Pkt. 15c, y oz. 70c, oz. $1.25.
2049 SWEET LAVENDER. A pure lavender self of enormous size, beautifully frilled,
always bearing fours with good stems. Pkt. 15c, y oz. 70c, oz. $1.25.
2048 AVIATOR. Dazzling crimson-scarlet, well formed and of good substance. Pro¬
fuse bloomer on good stems. Pkt. 10c, y oz. 50c, oz. 90c
2046 SNOWSTORM IMPROVED. A pure white flower of good size and substance.
Vigorous grower, an excellent variety. Pkt. 10c, x/2 oz. 50c, oz. sue.
2045 BLUE BIRD. An attractive shade of violet-blue, unusual in Sweet Peas,
ers of good size and a good grower. Pkt. 10c, y oz. 50c, oz. 90c.
2051 ZVOLANEK’S ROSE. Giant rich rose-pink of good substance,
bloomer on uniformly long stem. Pkt. 10c, y2 oz. 50c, oz. 90c.
2033 ALL WHITE. Considered the standard pure white. Blooms large and borne in
fours on long stiff stems. Pkt. 10c, y oz. 50c, oz. 90c.
2035 COLUMBIA. A bicolor, standards rosy-salmon, wings white. Considered the
best of the bicolors. Strong and vigorous. Pkt. 10c, J4 oz- 50c, oz- 90c*
2036 GLITTERS. Standards of brilliant cerise, wings slightly orange. Strong grower
producing flowers of enormous size. Pkt. 10c, y oz. 50c, oz. 90c.
2038 HARMONY. A beautiful clear lavender of excellent form and good size. Borne
in fours on strong stems. Pkt. 10c, y oz. 50c, oz. 90c.
2039 HERCULES. Beautiful large rosy-pink flowers. Vigorous grower producing an
unusual number of blooms over long season. Pkt. 10c, y oz. 50c, oz. 90c.
2042 ROSE CHARM. A lovely bright rose, large flowered and beautifully waved.
Slightly deeper than Hercules. Good stems. Pkt. 10c, y oz. 50c, oz. 90c.
All White Early Spencer 2032 MIXED COLORS. Pkt. 10c, oz. 35c, oz. 60c, lb. $1.75.
Early
Flowering
Glitters
Flow-
Profuse
Salvia
Salpiglossis
Salvia is too well known as one of the best bedding and border
plants to need description here. Be very careful of the seed you buy
and start the seed indoors as described on page 8. With a little
effort you can raise many plants from a packet of seed.
1960 Scarlet Splendens S**-* ££±,*^15
of surpassing brilliancy. Pkt. 10c, y oz. 40c.
1961 'Rln(a Qolxrio Farinacea. You have admired the
IJ1U.C Ddl V Id grand beds of red Salvia, but are you
familiar with the beautiful blue variety of this same flower? It is
nice for cutting or for bedding, the flowers being borne on tall grace¬
ful spikes. Try it this year. Blue Salvia is a tender perennial, but
in the North it is best treated as an annual, the same as the scarlet
varieties. Pkt. 15c, 2 pkts. 25c.
Dwarf Scarlet Bedder Xvelt&.feiMpW
1963 -fi rf* or Clara Bed man. Plant of rather globular
i-JUllill C form, 1 y to 2 feet tall, carrying its upright
spikes of dazzling scarlet flowers well above the foliage. Of very
uniform growth and profuse blooming. Pkt. 15c, y oz. 60c.
1955 Salpiglossis pfowi
Most attractive annuals, large petunia-like flower
in richest color display. The flower coloring is
rich indeed — purples, crimson, and each flower
veined with a glint of gold. . The plants grow 2
feet tall and bear long stems. Visitors at our
Trial Grounds have remarked at the magnificent
beauty of our strain and we want you to try it.
Pkt. 10c, y oz. 40c.
MW
HI
Blue Salvia
1970 SjmnnanQ Also called “Bouncing Bet.’
OdpUlldl id a pretty plant growing about 2
feet high and bearing masses of small pink or white flow¬
ers, something like enlarged Baby’s Breath. The light
graceful sprays of bloom are so welcome for cutting.
Rose and White Mixed. Pkt. 8c, oz. 25c.
1985 Onlorinm Jerusalem Cherry. Cleveland
1 ULU n Recj. Very pretty ornamental pot
plants bearing a profusion of large cherry red berries.
The Cleveland Red is a great improvement over the
original Jerusalem Cherry, being more compact in growth
and bearing more fruits. Pkt. 15c.
1968 Sanvitalia Procumbens
Small double yellow flowers, somewhat similar to a small
Zinnia, produced in abundance all summer. Plant dwarf
and very compact. 6 inches tall. An excellent edging
plant. Pkt. 10c. y oz. 50c.
Schizanthus, Butterfly Flower
Also Called Poor Man’s Orchid. One of the most charming flowers
for the garden in summer and for the house in winter. The plants are of
compact branching growth \y to 2 ft. high, covered with a multitude of
butterfly flowers of the most entrancing designs. For outdoor bloom sow
seed in May.
1982 CHOICE MIXED. A fine strain of this excellent annual flower
containing many beautiful contrasting colors. Pkt. 10c, y oz. 30c.
1983 GIANT FLOWERING HYBRIDS. A new and improved strain
of the Giant Flowering type. Excellent color
assortment. Pkt. 15c, y oz. 60c.
Schizanthus, Butterfly Flower
- Scabiosa, Mourning Bride
These pretty flowers are also called "Sweet Scabious’’ and "Pin Cushion
Flowers”. For cutting there are few prettier subjects, as the flowers are
graceful and the stems long, the plants growing 18 to 24 inches high.
Flowers are iy to 2 inches across.
1973 AZURE FAIRY. Beautiful clear lavender. Pkt. 10c, y oz. 30c.
1974 KING OF THE BLACKS. Purplish black. Pkt. 10c, y oz. 30c.
1975 CRIMSON. A rich shade of rosy crimson. Pkt. 10c, y oz. 30c.
1976 SULPHUR YELLOW. Soft delicate yellow. Pkt. 10c, y oz. 30c.
1977 ROSE. Delicate yet rich shade of rose. Pkt. 10c, y oz. 30c.
1979 PEACH BLOSSOM. New large flowered pink. Pkt. 15c, y oz. 40c.
1980 SHASTA. New giant flowered white. Pkt. 15c, y oz* 40c.
1981 COLLECTION. 1 pkt. each above 7 varieties 60c.
1972 MIXED. A complete mixture of finest colors. Pkt. 10c, y oz. 25c.
See Color Plate No. 10, Inside Front Cover
1979 Peach Blossom and 1980 Shasta
Two new mammoth flowered Scabiosa of unusual merit for your garden
and as cut flowers. We urge you to try them.
Stocks or Gilliflower
Stocks are popular hardy annuals for bedding or potting.
They bloom in late summer, fall and winter in a great variety
of colors. We offer the following classes:
1992 TEN WEEKS. The best class for outdoor garden
bloom, bearing fragrant spikes of single and semi-double
flowers. Plants 1 ft. tall. Mixed. Pkt. 10c, y oz. 30c.
1993 DOUBLE GIANT IMPERIAL. Improved Bis¬
marck. An excellent variety for greenhouse use, the plants
growing large and branching, with long flower stalks. 2 y ft.
tall. Mixed Colors. Pkt. 15c, V& oz. 60c.
1994 DOUBLE PERPETUAL BRANCHING. Giant
Perfection. Another fine class for outdoor or greenhouse.
Plants branching, iy ft. tall. Pkt. 15c, Vfs oz. 60c.
The Giant Imperial and Perpetual Branching Stocks we can
supply in separate colors for florists trade.
Scabiosa, Azure Fairy
Statice
Not only a beautiful flower for the
garden or annual border but one of
the best for drying for winter bou¬
quets, as when dried it retains its true
colors which are rare among the ever¬
lasting flowers.
1989 SINUATA MIXED. An excel¬
lent variety especially good for cut
flowers either fresh or dried. Two
colors mixed, bright blue and rose.
Pkt. 10c, y oz. 20c.
1990 BONDUELLI. A strong grow¬
ing and free-blooming variety produc¬
ing many heads of bright lemon-
yellow flowers. Pkt. 10c, y oz. 20c.
Mammoth Verbena
Verbena
Very free flowering annual of low spreading- growth forming a carpet of bright colors
when in bloom from July to frost. For best and quickest results seed should be started
early inside and transplanted to the garden in early May.
Templin-Bradley's Mammoth Flowering Giants
2122 LUMINOSA. A very beautiful shade of flame, salmon and coral pink. A recent
introduction that makes an unusually beautiful bed. Pkt. 15c, Vf6 oz.*40c.
2123 LUCIFER. An intense deep cardinal scarlet. Flowers of great size and pro¬
duced freely. Adds color to any planting of Verbenas. Pkt. 15c, Vf6 oz. 40c.
2124 MAMMOTH BLUE. Varying shades of light to rich deep blue, each flowerlet
having a small white eye, making a very attractive variety. Pkt. 15c, ty6 oz. 40c.
2125 ROSEA STELLATA. A bright vivid rosy pink with white eye. Very showy
and free blooming. Very delightful as a cut flower. Pkt. 15c, oz. 40c.
2126 MAMMOTH WHITE. Large well shaped flower heads of purest white. Very
fragrant and beautiful. The white is very valuable for cutting. Pkt. 15c, Lfs oz. 40c.
2128 COLLECTION. 1 pkt. each of above 5 varieties Mammoth Flowering
Giants 60c.
2127 MAMMOTH GIANTS MIXED. An excellent mixture of Giant Verbenas,
comprising all the colors listed above. Pkt. 15c, Vfe oz. 35c.
2121 MIXED HYBRIDS. Contains a riot of colors in the large flowering types that
will make a brilliant bed. Pkt. 10c, y oz. 30c.
2129 VERBENA, VENOSA. A fine bedding type, plants
quite erect, a foot high. It is a luxuriant- grower and the
plants are well covered with bright flowers of purple and
heliotrope. For beds and borders it is excellent. Pkt. 10c.
2130 VERBENA ERECTA, ROYAL BOUQUET. A mag¬
nificent new strain of Verbenas of robust compact habit and
free blooming, plants rather upright, 15 to 18 inches tall.
Flowers large and in beautiful mixture of colors. Pkt. 10c.
2151 Wallflower
Paris Early. This is a single variety of
great beauty and should be more widely
grown. Wallflowers are very adaptable
for pot culture or for outdoor bedding and
the peculiar sweet fragrance of their
flowers should win much favor. The
delightful oriental colorings of reds and
yellows make them very attractive.
Easily grown and very lasting as cut
flowers. Start the seed early inside trans¬
planting as soon as weather permits and
you will have bloom all summer. Pkt. 8c,
y oz. 20c. _ _
2131 Vinca, Periwinkle
One of the prettiest border plants imaginable. The plants
grow iy ft. tall, compact, and bushy with dark shiny green
foliage, making an effective background for the pink and
white flowers. The seed may be started inside or planted
directly outdoors and the plants will bloom all summer. You
can lift plants in the fall and pot them for winter blooms also.
Pkt. 10c, y oz. 30c.
Vinca
New Sunflowers
2002 RED. Height 5 to 6 ft. Flowers 4
to 7 inches across in rich shades of brown,
red and yellow. Like immense Gaillardias.
Pkt. 10c, y oz. 25c.
2003 DOUBLE. Chrysanthemum.
While many are single, a proportion of
them will be fully double, like big
Chrysanthemums. Pkt. 10c, y oz. 25c.
2004 STELLA. The best of the miniature
type. A wealth of long stemmed, golden
yeilow, single flowers all summer. Fine
for vases. Pkt. 10c, y oz. 25c.
2005 SUNFLOWER COLLECTION. 1 pkt. each, 3
varieties 20c.
810 MAM. RUSSIAN. The Common Giant Sunflower.
Oz. 5c, y lb. 12c, lb. 28c, 3 lbs, 75c. _
2166 Xeranthemum
A very charming everlasting flower. Plants grow 2 feet tall
and produce many flowers bright and pretty and silky in
texture in pink, white and purple. Pkt. 10c, y oz. 35c.
THE TEMPLIN-BRADLEY CO., NATIONWIDE SEEDSMEN AND NURSERYMEN, CLEVELAND, OHIO
A Plant of Dwarf Double Zinnias
- Templin-Bradley’s Zinnias
There is no other plant that does so well under any and all conditions and furnishes so many gorgeous flowers in
such an array of brilliant colors. You can pick literally bushels of them from a small bed and still have as many
left in the garden. A good old-fashioned flower greatly improved with long stems and unusually good keeping
qualities. Neither dry weather nor insects harm them after once established.
CULTURE — Zinnias can be planted in the garden where they are
to grow but for early bloom they should be started inside in boxes
earlier than they could be put outdoors. One or two transplantings
is beneficia 1 to them for it induces more root growth and produces a
stronger plant. Zinnias will do well in nearly any soil but too rich
a soil will cause more plant growth and fewer blooms. If you wish
especially large blooms from your Dahlia flowered Zinnias or
others snip off all but two or three of the side branches and buds
and those left will attain a much larger size.
Giant Dahlia Zinnias
The Dahlia Flowered Zinnias are immense in size, often 4 to 5
inches and more in diameter. They are borne on tall strong plants
with long stems, the flowers resembling Decorative Dahlias.
The separate colors of this type are not quite 100% true, there
being a little variation in shade — which is not at all a drawback.
We believe our strain is the finest on the market. It is from the
introducer who is bending every effort to improve the quality
rather than to shade the price a little.
2180 Canary Bird. A delicate shade of primrose.
2181 Crimson Monarch. The best rich red.
2182 Exquisite. The favorite Rose Pink.
2183 Oriole. Rich Orange and Gold Shades.
2184 Polar Bear. The best White flowered.
2185 Lavender Dream. Lavender, turning to purple.
2187 Old Rose. A real old rose shade.
Price any above Pkt. 15c, any 4 pkts. 50c, y oz. 45c, y2 oz.
$1.40, oz. $2.50.
2188 Collection one each above 7 pkts. 90c.
2179 DAHLIA ZINNIAS MIXED. Pkt. 15c, 2 pkts. 25c; %
oz. 35c, y oz. $1.15, oz. $2.00.
2214 VirM-rvrxr On ill This type has petals quilled like
V ictory guinea the Cactus Dahlia. The flow¬
ers are very large on tall plants. The mixture includes several
colors, mostly pastel shades. Mixed. Pkt. 15c, y oz. 50c.
2215 Pirwf-^ The petals are tipped with a contrasting color
i ltULCC giving the flower a very pretty and unusual
effect. You will like them for bouquets. About 70% of the flow¬
ers will be so marked, the balance solid colors. The flowers are
large, the plants tall. Mixed colors. Pkt. 15c, y oz. 50c.
2216 Crested and Curled
and curved into most graceful forms. The colors comprise all the
brilliant shades of Zinnias. Mixed colors. Pkt. 10c, y oz. 20c.
2217 TWIWir-on o^_Qr The new Mexican Hybrids, in
IVlCAlCan OLctl distinct colors. Mahogany reds,
browns, and golden yellow blend in many delightful combinations —
some star shaped, some round like a ball. The plants are compact,
bushy, about iy ft. high. Mixed colors. Pkt. 10c, y oz. 35c.
Te mplin-Bradley’ s
Dahlia Zinnias
2188 Collection of Dahlia Zinnias 90c
One pkt. each of the seven separate colors for 90c.
Dwarf Double Zinnias
Cut and Come Again
This is the best type for bedding, growing compact
plants \y ft. tall with a multitude of good sized per¬
fectly double flowers. They make a splendid bright
border or bed and some people like them for cut¬
ting better than the giant types.
2204 Fireball, Brt. red. 2205 Golden Ball, Golden.
2206 Snowball, White. 2207 Salmon Rose.
2209 Canary Yellow.
Price, any of above. Pkt 10c, y oz. 25c, oz. 75c.
2210 Collection. One each above 5 pkts. 40c.
2203 MIXED COLORS. Pkt. 8c, y oz. 20c, oz. 60c.
2218 Red Riding Hood
pact form and covered the entire season with little button-like
intense scarlet, very double flowers not over an inch across; as
a border it is highly effective. Pkt. 10c, y oz. 40c, oz. $1.25.
Miniature Creeping Zinnias
Sanvitalia Procumbens. A low growing trailing plant about
6 inches tall and producing a wealth of golden yellow bloom.
A very worthy low border plant. No. 1968. Pkt. 10c, y
oz. 50c.
Giant Double Zinnias
Giant Double Zinnias
This type though not quite as large flowering as the
Dahlia Zinnias still are “Giants” borne on plants 2 y
to 3 ft. tall. The flower is deeper than the Dahlia
Flowered with petals more formally placed. They are
great favorites for cutting or garden display.
2192 Bright Rose 2193 Crimson 2194 Salmon
2195 Soft Pink 2196 Orange 2197Rurple
2199 Shrimp Pink 2200 Canary Yellow
Price, any above. Pkt. 10c, y oz. 40c, oz. $1.20.
2201 Collection. One each above -8 pkts. 60c.
2191 MIXED COLORS. Pkt. 10c, y oz. 35c, oz. 90c.
2213 Elegans Zinnia, Mixed
A bargain packet of the common types of mixed Zin¬
nias, double flowering and a wide range of colors. Not
as large flowering as the preceding types but neverthe¬
less very pretty and effective in garden or vase. Pkt.
5c, y oz. 15c, oz. 40c.
Annual Flower Chart
The greatest degree of success with flowers is acquired by knowing the likes and dislikes, the natural habits
and the best treatment of each individual variety. We hope this chart will help you to this knowledge.
Cultures indexed in second column will be found on page 7.
Variety and Common Name
Culture
Index
Form and Best Uses
Color and Season of
bloom
Height
Features of Special Interest
Shade — Cutting, etc.
ACROCLINIUM— Everlasting
C
Upright and graceful
Excellent in mixed border
Pink-White
July and Aug.
1-2 ft.
Very dainty as dried flower
Useful for cutting as well
AGERATUM— Floss Flower
D
Bushy and compact
Edging or mass bedding
Blue
July to Oct.
1-lHft.
A profuse bloomer
Fine for porch or window boxes
ALYSSUM — Sweet Alyssum
D
Dwarf and compact
Very useful edging plant
White-Lavender
June-Oct.
4-6 in.
Does well in shade
Very good in rock gardens
AMARANTHUS— Various
B
Suitable for tall borders
or mass planting
Colored foliage or
drooping flowers
2-4 ft.
Will grow in hottest and driest
locations
ANTIRRHINUM— Snapdragon
D
Tall upright spikes
Fine for border or bedding
Many colors
July-Oct.
1-2 ft.
Will stand partial shade
One of the best for cutting
ARCTOTIS — Lavender Daisy
C
Bushy, branching
Border or bedding
Lilac, Blue, White
July-Oct.
1M-3 ft.
Splendid cut flower
Attractive foliage
ASTER — China Aster
B
Very fine bedding or
border plants
Many colors
July-Oct.
1-2J4 ft-
Many Interesting types
Most valuable cut flower
BALSAM — Lady Slipper
C
Medium tall, upright
Excellent border plant
Mixed colors
Aug.-Sept.
lVz-2 ft.
Prefer full sunlight
May be used as low hedge
BRACHYCOME — Swan River
Daisy
C
Dwarf bushy plant
Fine in border or mass
Dainty Blue
All summer
8-12 in.
Very profuse bloomer
Useful for cutting
CALENDULA— Scotch Marigold
A, B
Bushy, compact plants
In beds or mixed borders
Yellow Orange
July-Oct.
12-18 in.
Very easy of culture
Succeeds in partial shade
CALLIOPSIS — Annual Coreopsis
C
Wiry stems, branching
Excellent in mixed border
Yellow, Crimson, Brown
All summer
1-lMft.
Fine for cutting and massing
Does best in full sun
CANDYTUFT— Iberis
D
Low and compact
Excellent edging plant
White, Crimson, Laven¬
der. June-Oct.
6-12 in.
Excellent cut flowers
Delicately fragrant
CASTOR BEAN — Ricinus
C
Tall and upright plant
of tropical appearance
Flower inconspicuous
4-8 ft.
Ver y useful as screen-planting ,
Flower followed by spiny fruit .
CELOSIA — Various
B
Upright plants with silky
flower plumes
Crimson to Yellow
July- Aug.
2-2H ft.
Beautiful in mixed border
May be used as everlastings
CENTAUREA
Cyanus and Imperialis
C, D
Very upright and branching
Massed or in border
Blue, Red, White, Yel¬
low. All summer
lH-2-ft.
Excellent for cutting
Keep flowers picked
CENTAUREA— Dusty Miller
D
Low bushy border plant
Very ornamental foliage
Grown for foliage effect
9-15 in.
Silvery white fern-like foliage
Useful in baskets or boxes
CHRYSANTHEMUM— Painted
Daisy
C
Upright and branching
In border or massed
Yellow-Brown
July-Sept.
2-3 ft.
Foliage very ornamental
Provides many cut flowers
CLARKIA
C
Medium tall and branching
Hanging baskets or border
Rose, Pink, White
July-Aug.
1-2 ft.
Will thrive in sun or shade
Often used as house plant
CLEOME — Spider Plant
C
Quite upright and bushy
Rose-White
2-4 ft.
Flowers curiously attractive
Often used with shrubs
July-Aug.
Often used as annual hedge
COSMOS
B, C
Tall and upright growth
Fine for tall borders
Rose, Pink, White
Aug.-Oct.
4-6 ft.
Both single and double kinds
Excellent for cutting
CYNOGLOSSUM— Summer
Forget-me-not
C
Excellent in blue garden
or in mixed borders
Blue
June-Aug.
1-1 y2 ft.
Enjoys partial shade
Flower has delicate fragrance
DIANTHUS— Garden Pink
C
One of the old favorites
Various colors
9-12 in.
Both singles and doubles
Useful in many locations
July-Oct.
Succeeds nearly everywhere
DIDISCUS — Queen Ann’s Blue
Lace Flower
A, C
Upright and graceful
Borders or balding
Delicate Blue
July-Oct.
1-2 ft.
Excellent for cutting
Enjoys cool moist soil
DIMORPHOTECA— African
Daisy
A
Fine bushy border plant
Good cut flowers
Orange Yellow
July-Sept.
12-15- in.
Flowers close in evening
Prefer full sunlight
ESCHSCHOLTZIA — California
Poppy
C
Very showy, semi-dwarf
Low borders or beds
Golden Yellow
June-Aug.
9-12 in.
State flower of California
Does not transplant well
EUPHORBIA— Various
C
Upright and branching
Beautiful foliage plant
Flowers very incon¬
spicuous
2-3 ft.
There are several varieties
All are grown for their foliage
FOUR O’CLOCKS— Marvel of
Peru
c
Attractive bushy plants
Much used as annual hedge
Mixed colors
July-Oct.
2-2J4 ft.
Foliage very beautiful
An old garden favorite
GAILLARDIA— Blanket Flower
A, C
Very showy flowers for
beds or borders
Reds-Yellows
June-Aug.
lM-2-ft.
Very useful for cutting
See also perennial variety
GODETIA — Satin Flower
C
Dwarf compact bushes
Fine in the border
Crimson to White
June-Oct.
9-15 in.
Very showy and attractive
Bloom resembles the hollyhock
GOMPHRENA— Glpbe Amaranth
C
Semi-dwarf bushy plants
Mixed borders or beds
Rose, Purple, White
July-Sept.
1-lH-ft.
Flowers very clover-like
One of the best everlastings
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ANNUAL FLOWER CHART— Continued 33
Variety and Common Name
Culture
Index
Form and Best Uses
Color and Season
of Bloom
Height
Features of Special Interest
Shade — Cutting, etc.
GYPSOPHILA- Annua 1
Baby’s Breath
C
Very fine airy foliage
Plant in mixed border
Various
July-Sept.
1-2 ft.
Very easily grown and useful as
bouquet trim with other flowers
HELICHRYSUM— Strawflower
B.C
Upright and branching
Excellent in masses
Mixed colors
Aug.-Sept.
2-3 ft.
Colors brilliant, flowers double
Unexcelled as dried flowers
KOCHIA — Firebush
A, B
Symmetrical and bushy
Edging or as hedge
Grown for their orna¬
mental foliage
2-2^ ft.
Resembles a small evergreen .
Foliage becomes crimson in fall
LARKSPUR — Annual
A, D
Tall and branching
Flowers in spikes
Various colors
July-Sept.
2-234 ft.
Beautiful in the garden
And an excellent cut flower
LAVATERA — Annual Mallow
C
Attractive upright plants
Useful in borders
Rose-White
July-Sept.
2- 2)4 ft.
Effective with shrubs
Need full sun and plenty of water
LINUM— Scarlet Flax
C
Forms clumps
Excellent edging plant
Rosy Crimson
July-Aug.
1-2 ft.
A brilliant color for the border
Beautiful cut flowers
LOBELIA — Annual
A
Low compact plants
Useful in border or edging
Rich deep Blue
July-Oct.
6-9 in.
Fine for boxes or baskets
Prefer partial shade
LUPINE — Annual
A, B
Very robust plants
Borders or massed
Blue, Pink, White
July-Aug.
1^-2 ft.
Foliage very attractive
Will do well in partial shade
MARIGOLD— Tagetes
A, B
Both tall and dwarf kinds
Edging and in beds
Shades of Yellow
July-Oct.
34-lHft.
Good as cut flowers
Very easy of culture
MIGNONETTE— Reseda
A
Dwarf and spreading
Fine bedding plant
Red to Yellow
July-Oct.
1ft.
Flowers fragrant, good for
cutting or pot culture
NASTURTIUM
A
Both dwarf and tall sorts
Bushy and compact
Reds-Yellows
June-Oet.
H-lft.
Climbing or trailing sorts
Good in boxes or baskets
NEMESIA
C
Dwarf compact plants
Fine in low borders
Various colors
July-Aug.
9-12 in.
Flower resembles the orchid
May be used as pot plant
NIGELLA — Love in a Mist —
Devil in the Bush
D
Bushy compact growth
Feathery foliage
White-Blue
All summer
15-18 in.
Has attractive seed pods
May be sown late in fall
PANSY — Heartsease
D
Low spreading plants
Unexcelled for bedding
Many colors
All summer
4-6 in.
Fine as cut flowers
Bloom best in partial shade
PETUNIA
B
Bush and trailing sorts
Bedding or border plants
Various colors
July-Oct.
9-18 in.
Sunlight or partial shade
Much used in porch boxes, etc.
PHLOX
D
Both tall and dwarf sorts
For massing in border
Various colors
July-Sept.
6-18 in.
Excellent for ground cover
Very good as cut flowers
PORTULACA— Rose Moss— Sun
Plant
C
Low and creeping
Very good edging plants
Many colors
July-Oct.
2-6 in.
Foliage moss-like
Does well in dry location
POPPY
D
Compact plants, tall stems
In border or beds
Many bright colors
July-Aug.
134-2 ft.
Foliage quite ornamental
Will not stand transplanting
PYRETHRUM — Golden Feather
C
Dwarf compact plant
Mainly used as edging .
Grown for its foliage
6-9 in
Has beautiful golden foliage
Will stand partial shade
RUDBECKIA — Coneflower
B, C
Dense bushy plant
Useful in tall border
Bright Yellow
Aug.-Oct.
2-234 ft.
Flowers in great abundance
Good as cut flowers
SALPIGLOSSIS— Velvet Flower
C
Upright branching plant
Best in mixed border
Many and brilliant
July-Sept.
2-234 ft.
Lasts long as cut flowers
Does well in partial shade
SALVIA — Scarlet Sage
A, B
Very upright and dense
Best for bedding or border
Scarlet
Aug.-Oct.
2-3 ft.
Good as annual hedge
Adds color to the border
SAPONARIA — Bouncing Bet
C
Open graceful growth
Plant in mixed border
Pink-White
July-Sept.
2 ft.
Excellent for cutting
Used much in bouquet trimming
SCABIOSA — Pincushion Flower —
Mourning Bride
A
Bushy plant, long stems
Good in masses or border
Mixed colors
July-Oct.
2-234 ft-
Flowers attract bees and butter¬
flies. Very good for cutting
SCHIZANTHUS — Poor Man's
Orchid
A
Semi-dwarf and compact
Useful in low border
Varied colors
July-Sept.
1-1^ ft.
Does not transplant well
Does well in partial shade
STATICE
A, C
Open airy flower heads
In mixed borders
Blue-Rose
July-Aug.
134-2 ft.
A popular florists flower
Much used for drying
STOCKS— Gilliflower
B
Upright and branching
Massed or in border
Various
Aug.-Oct.
1-234 ft.
Both double and single sorts
Profuse bloomers if cut
SWEET PEAS
Special
Both dwarf and climbing
Best grown in rows
Many colors
June-Sept.
1-4 ft.
Probably most popular annual
Excellent cut flowers
VERBENA
C
Low trailing plants
Edging or in beds
Many colors
July-Oct.
M-lfL
Good in boxes or baskets
Will stand partial shade
VINCA
A
Compact bushy plant
Most used as border
Pink-White
July-Oct.
134-2 ft.
Has shiny green foliage
Useful as border hedge
WALLFLOWER
A
Splendid bedding plant
Excellent cutting — fragrant
Reds-Yellows
July-Aug.
1-134 ft.
Really a half hardy perennial
But best treated as annual
XERANTHEMUM
C
Very showy in garden
In mixed borders
Pink, White, Purple
July-Sept.
2 ft.
One of the popular everlastings
Very easy of culture
ZINNIA
A
Bushy branching plants
Many colors
1-2 ft.
Both tall and dwarf sorts
Fine for bedding
July-Oct.
Easily grown — Needs sun
Ipomea, Heavenly Blue
HARD SHELLED SEEDS. Many of the climbers
are hard shelled and before planting it is a good idea
to file or nick the hard coat with a knife. Then
soak the seed in lukewarm water for a few hours.
Balloon Vine
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Beautiful Climbing Vines
Hyacinth Bean
New Giant Morning Glory
Nothing adds more to the attractiveness of the home
grounds than a well chosen selection of Climbing
Vines. They grow rapidly and are indispensable for
covering arbors, old fences and for hiding unsightly
buildings. All on this page are annual varieties.
Canary Bird Flower
2257 Balloon Vine — Love-in-a-Puff
A rapid growing climbing vine; having pretty light green
foliage, with inconspicuous flowers. The seed pods are like
miniature balloons. Vines grow 8 to 10 ft. high. Pkt. 8c.
2258 Balsam Apple — Momordica
Growing quickly to a height of about 10 ft., this vine bears
ornamental fruits of golden yellow, resemblng an apple.
When the fruit is ripe it opens revealing abright red interior.
Pkt. 10c.
2287 Hyacinth Bean — Dolichos
Of extra rapid growth, making a dense and attractive screen,
flowering freely in racemes or upright spikes not unlike
Hyacinths. Pkt. 8c, oz. 20c.
2260 Scarlet Runner Bean
high, and bears sprays of bright red pea-like flowers, which
are followed by pods of edible beans. Beans when ripe are
dark red blotched with purple. Pkt. 8c, oz. 25c.
2354 RlflcV FvpH Snenn Thunbergia. A delightful slender growing
JDiacK nyeu. OUbail vme from Africa. Can be easily trailed to a
trellis and is very attractive when grown in this way. Unusually good as a trailing vine
for hanging baskets, vases, porch boxes or rockeries. Large single flowers in white,
yellow and orange with distinct black eye. Blooms from July to October. Pkt. 10c.
2266 Pananr "RirH Vin#* A pretty and rapid growing climbing vine. The
\“/cUldl y J->A1 u- v AAAC charming little canary yellow flowers remind you
of a canary bird with wings half extended. Very useful on trellises or as a screen to cover
old fences or other unsightly objects. Flowers appear in sprays early and continuously
during the season. Pkt. 8c.
2293 PorHinal ('''limber A. veiY showy, distinct, and valuable rapid
'-'caA'-AAaAcaA V^llinuer ciimber with dark green, fern-like, deeply
laciniated foliage and clusters of fiery cardinal-red flowers 1 inches in diameter. The
vines grow 10 to 20 feet and bloom all season long. Very ornamental. Prefers a sunny
location. Pkt. 10c, oz. 40c.
2268 PnKpo Cup and Saucer Vine. This rapid growing vine
OLCUIU-CIIO js very attractive and useful. Although not an
annual it should be treated as such in the North. The vine grows to a height of 15 to 20
feet, flowers large and bell shaped, color ranging from pink to purple, blooms followed by
plum-shaped fruits. Best started early indoors. Pkt. 10c.
2294 r'lrrkr^CQ Vin#* 0ne of the daintiest of vines having fern-like foliage and
y PA v AAAC: pretty star-like flowers, scarlet and white mixed. Very
desirable for covering small ornamental trellises. Also a good climber to grow in pots
during the winter. Grows 15 to 20 feet. Pkt. 8c.
2284 nmamprifal fV'HirHc Very, novel and interesting annual climber
Lyl lldlXlCllLctl kJUUl Clo with ornamental foliage, and singular fruits
of many shapes and colors that are always a delight to, the children. When ripe shells
cap be hollowed out and dried, and are useful. Many varieties mixed. Pkt. 10c.
2295 _ i "Dlno A trellis, arbor, or doorway covered with this vine
Ipomea Heavenly Blue is one of the most beautiful sights imaginable.
Bright sky blue flowers, almost as big as saucers, are freely borne on the rapidly climbing vines.
The vine is late fl >wering and the seed should be started in pots indoors for transplanting out
when weather permits. Pkt. 15c, x/i oz. 30c.
2285 Japanese Hop Vine 83*!?' rapid
climbing vine for verandas, arbors or screens. Foliage
mottled green and yellow. Once planted the seed will
come up each spring without replanting. Pkt. 10c.
2821 Maurandia Vine “ifuIc?!^"
which blooms first season from seed started early. In the
South it is hardy but in the North, use as an annual or take
up in the fall and transfer to the house, where it will be
very pretty. A fine variety for window boxes or hanging
baskets. The foliage is pretty and the flowers tube¬
shaped in mixed colors — purple, blue, white and rose.
Pkt. 10c.
2350 Qm i 1 n v 0ne Prett^es't °f all vines for
OllHldA baskets, porch boxes or conservatory
use. Vine growth is about 6 feet. Pkt. 10c.
Cardinal Climber
- ClimbingVine Chart - 2
To get the best results and the greatest benefit from a plant or vine in your garden, you must know its habits,
its adaptations and its likes and dislikes. With that in mind we have compiled this chart of climbing vines
to help you succeed with them. The number references in the second column refer to cultural notes below and
the letters denote A-annual ; P-perennial and B-biennial. We hope this chart will help you to better results
and greater success with climbing vines.
Variety
Culture
Index
Form and Best Uses
Color and Season
of Bloom
Height
Features of Special Interest
Allegheny Vine
1-B
Very Graceful Climber
Fine feathery foliage
White and Purple
July-Sept.
15 ft.
A biennial but reseeds itself
Prefers shady sheltered place
Ampelopsis Veitchii
3-P
A very hardy vine
Best on brick or stone
Bloom very
inconspicuous
30 ft.
Dense rich green foliage
A self-climber on rough surface
Balloon Vine
1-A
Very rapid growing
Makes dense screen
Seed pods like
small balloons
8-10 ft.
An interesting climber
Prefers a warm situation
Balsam Apple
1-A
Handsome and ornamental
Fine on trellis
Variegated bloom
Fruit curious
15-20 ft.
Orange colored warjy fruit
When ripe opens brilliant carmine
Canary Bird Vine
2-A
Rapid growing climber
on fence or trellis
Canary yellow
all summer
10-15 ft.
Flower resembles canary bird
Good as cut flowers
Cardinal Climber
2-A
A beautiful vine
Dark green femlike foliage
Bright red
all summer
10-20 ft.
Literally covered with bloom
Likes warm sunny location
Climbing Foxglove
1-A
Very good climber
Unusually attractive bloom
Pink
July-Sept.
10-15 ft.
Flower resembles the foxglove
An introduction from Mexico
Cobaea Scandens
2-A
Rapid growing vine
Very good on trellis
Pink to purple
Aug.-Oct.
20 ft.
A perennial in the south
Self climber on rough surfaces
Cypress Vine
2-A
Very dainty climber
Best on small trellises
Orange-Scarlet
White. July-Oct. '
10 ft.
Beautiful fernlike foliage
ALso used as house plant
Hyacinth Bean
1-A
Unusually rapid grower
Best as screen on trellis
Purple to White
July-Sept.
10 ft.
Bloom followed by pretty seed pods
Flower resembles the hyacinth
Ipomea, Heavenly Blue
2-A
A very beautiful vine
Best on trellis or arbor
Sky-blue
Aug.-Sept.
20 ft.
Blooms late, so plant earlj
Flowers very beautiful
Japanese Hop Vine
1-A
Very dense climber
Very good trellis cover
Bloom followed by
ornamental pods
20-30 ft.
Very rich luxuriant foliage
Leaves variegated
Kenilworth Ivy
3-P
A trailing vine
Boxes, baskets or rockery
Lavender-Purple
All summer
3-6 ft.
May be trained to small trellis
Good as pot plant
Kudzu Vine
3-P
Rapid growing hardy vine
Fine for thick coverage
Rosy purple
Aug.-Sept.
25-50 ft.
One of the best hardy vines. Often
called “Jack and the Beanstalk”
Maurandia Vine
1-A
Climber of slender growth
Window boxes or baskets
I*urple, White, Rose
July-Sept.
10 ft.
May be taken up in fall and used in
the house
Morning Glory
2-A
Rapid_ growing, free flowering
Good in any location
Many colors
All summer
15-20 ft.
The most popular climber
Of very easy culture
Ornamental Gourds
1-A
Very interesting climber
On fence or trellis
Many sorts of .
ornamental fruit
15-20 ft.
Foliage very ornamental
Fruit of many curious forms
Scarlet Runner Bean
1-A
Very ornamental vine
Grows well on trellis
Bright red
July-Aug.
8-10 ft.
Produces edible fruit
Beautiful and very useful
Smilax
2-A
Small graceful vine
Grown for its
6 ft.
Excellent in conservatory or house
Fine pot or basket plant
foliage
Very useful in bouquets.
Thunbergia
2-A
Lovely trailing plant
Very good ground cover
Many colors
July-Sept.
4-6 ft.
Flowers very showy
Called “Blaek-eyed-Susan”
Hardy Climbing Vines
To Grow From Seed
See Page 36
How and W^hy to Grow Vines
Generally speaking the climbing vines are very easy of culture giving excellent results if given
the proper start. Most of them doing best if planted right where they are to grow, but some of
them needing an earlier start if we are to get the greatest benefit from them.
The following cultural references as indicated by the index number in the second column of
the above chart, will guide you in the best methods of starting each variety.
Class 1 : are those that do not transplant readily or usually suffer a check in growth when trans¬
planted from which it takes considerable time to recover. These are best planted right where
they are to remain and grow. With the exception of Allegheny Vine they should not be
planted until weather is warm and settled and the ground becomes dry enough to work nicely
without packing.
Class 2 : can be treated the same as class 1 but do gain a great advantage by being started earlier
indoors and obtaining some growth before it is warm enough to put them outdoors. It is best
to grow them in small pots, one plant to the pot, so they may be transplanted without disturbing
the root system; if they begin to throw runners, place a small stake in the pot and tie them up
to it. Do not plant outside until weather is warm and settled.
Class 3 : should be started early indoors the same as the previous class, but should be transplanted
into larger pots (about 4 inch) and be well established before planting out in the garden. They
may of course be planted directly in the garden but in most cases will be more backward all
summer than if well started.
Do not forget that all the hard-shelled seeds will start easier and quicker if soaked in luke¬
warm water for a few hours before planting. Nick the shell with a knife or file. All vines are
heavy feeders and will greatly repay you for giving them a rich soil in which to grow.
CLIMBING VINES ARE A VALUABLE ADDITION TO ANY GARDEN. TRY THEM
Ampelopsis Veitcmi
36
More Climbing Vines
2323 Japanese Imperial
Four Excellent Morning Glories
2322 r^ommnn HPall Very easily grown and should be included in every garden.
VxUlIUUUU J. all They climb rapidly, bloom freely all summer and will thrive
in nearly any location. Make an excellent screen on a trellis or fence. A mixture of many
colors. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c.
Without doubt the handsomest of all Morning
Glories. They quickly cover a large area and
bloom profusely. Foliage very desirable and
interesting on account of its varied forms and
good color. Blooms immense and in many colors
from white to dark purple, solid colors, striped,
flaked and spotted. Pkt. 8c; oz. 20c.
2324 ISJpTTr O-io-nt This is a recent
IN CW VJTdllU introduction from
Japan, with immense flowers in a splendid variety
of bright colors. Flowers are twice the size of the
common morning glories. Illustration on page 34.
Pkt. 15c, 34 oz. 25c.
2325 Rochester Blue &3SKS
variety with beautiful flowers 4 to 5 inches across,
deep violet blue in the throat blending to an
I azure blue and margined with a broad white band
at the edges. One of the prettiest varieties. Pkt.
10c, oz. 30c.
2326 MORNING GLORY COLLECTION.
1 pkt. each of above 4 varieties for 30c.
Moon Flower
Common Morning Glory 2337 IVToon fln\X7PT Large dense foliage and rapid grower, climbing 20 ta 30
feet. Immense pure white flowers often 5 to 6 inches
in diameter, open in the evening and on cloudy days. A very rapid covering can be obtained with the Moonflower. Pkt. 10c.
2364 Climbing Mixture
You surely get
your money’s
worth in this package as it contains a general mixture of
most of the varieties of Annual Vines that we list. Pkt.
10c.
2365 Honest-to-Goodness Bargain
One full packet each of the 20 varieties of Annual Vines
on pages 34 and 36. Regular value is $1.93. Our col¬
lection price $1.40 postpaid-
Hardy Vines You Can Grow From Seed
2251 Allegheny Vine K?”.tain
Adlumia. A very graceful climber with fine feathery foliage
like Maiden Hair Fern. The plant is really a biennial but
reseeds itself. It likes a shaded sheltered situation, and
moist soil. The flowers are numerous, in form like the
Bleeding Heart and in colors — white and purple. About 15
ft. high. Pkt. 10c.
2252 Ampelopsis Veitchii f^ston
The best vine to grow on stone or brick walls, because it
adheres to the surface so closely. During the summer the
leaves are rich green and form a dense mat overlapping them¬
selves. After fall frosts the leaves change to bright tints of
scarlets, orange and yellow. Pkt. 10c.
2313 Kenilworth Ivy
ing and very nice for baskets, window boxes or rockeries.
The flowers are borne throughout the summer and are of dainty
lavender and purple. Vines 3 to 6 ft. long. Pkt. 10c.
2314 Japanese Kudzu Vine
the-Bean Stalk”. The fastest growing hardy climbing vine
in existence. Often growing 8 to 10 ft. the first year from
seed and later sometimes as much as 50 ft. in a single season.
Perfectly hardy everywhere. _ The foliage is dense, making
good shade. The flowers are in small racemes of rosy purple,
borne in August. Pkt. 10c.
pkt. each 4
varieties 30c.
2366 Collection Hardy Vines i.
1196 Templin-Bradley’s Famous Aster Collection, 45c
No. 1 California Giant, Peach Blossom . Pkt. 15c No. 3 American Branching, Crimson . Pkt. 10c
No. 2 King Aster, White . Pkt. 10c No. 4. Beauty, Rose . Pkt. 15c
No. 5 Giant Comet, Lavender . Pkt. 10c
Roggli’ s Swiss Giant Pansy
OUR SEED COMES DIRECT
FROM THE INTRODUCER
Ernst Roggli, the introducer of Roggli’s Swiss
Giant Pansy, with Floyd Bradley in Switzerland
When Mrs. Bradley and I were in Europe last summer, visiting our
European producers of seeds, we were much interested in the fact that
a new strain of Giant Pansy had become the most outstanding Pansy
in every country we visited. This was the famous Roggli Swiss Giant
Pansy, pictured in colors on the next page. The size was much greater
than any other strain and the texture and markings very unusual.
It was our pleasure to visit Mr. Ernst Roggli at his home in Hilterfin-
gen, on Lake of Thun, near Interlaaken, Switzerland. Mr. Roggli
was so impressed with the nationwide scope of the Templin-Bradley
seed and nursery business, that he gladly contracted with us to act as
his exclusive American distributors for the next six years.
The value to you of this contract, lies in the fact that no other European
Seed producer has been able to * ‘hold” the stock true for more than two
years as a result, each year, they have to obtain new stock seed from
Gebruder Roggli, in order to maintain quality. So this makes it very
fortunate for our American customers that they can obtain this wonder¬
ful new pansy in packets bearing the Originator’s Seal, from us.
The amount of seed available this spring is so small that we cannot
supply in greater quantities than our PACKETS, one size containing
about 90 seeds, the large size about 500 seeds, offered here. May I
urge that you. do not let the seemingly high price prevent you from
ordering a packet this year. I assure you, that with good, rich soil,
you should be able to produce flowers that are larger than any pansies
you ever saw. Remember, you cannot obtain this variety of
the Introducer’s Strain elsewhere in America or Europe.
Floyd Bradley.
1818 'Prkcrcr1i,c "Pa-ncir Trial Size Packet (About 90 seeds) 35c.
rCOggil S iransy Large Size Packet (About 500 seeds) $1.00.
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TEMPLIN- BRADLEY’ S
Famous Aster Collection
1 California Giant, Peach Blossom Pkt. 15c
2 King Aster, White - . . . . Pkt. 10c
3 American Branching Crimson Pkt. 10c
4 American Beauty, Rose Pink . Pkt. 15c
5 Giant Comet, Lavender . . . Pkt. 10c
1196 COLLECTION
One packet each of above varieties
SEE PAGES 12 and 13
for full descriptions of all Asters
From Switzerland We Bring You
ROGGLFS SWISS GIANT PANSIES
The Finest Strain the World Affords
Roggli’s Own
Swiss Giant Pansies
This strain was developed
by Gebr. Roggli, the fa¬
mous Swiss Horticultur-
i st, who offers seed of his
own growing exclusively
through The Templin-
Bradley Co.
Sealed Original
Packet .... 35c
See page 36 for full de¬
scription of these Marvel¬
ous Pansies.
In Switzerland last Summer, the
parent plants produced flowers 3 V%
to 4 inches in diameter.
The Introducer’s Strain Offered Exclusive!
templin-Bradleys famous asters
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Neiv Perennial Offer
Seeds per P
Packet Pi
1 Chinese Lantern
Plant . ... 15c 1 fc
2 Veronica . . • 10c 1 fc
3 Hardy Sweet Peas 10c 3 fc
4 Long Spurred
Columbine . . 15c 1 fc
5 Double Holly¬
hocks (5 colors)
each .... 10c 5 fc
6 Delphiniums (3
kinds) . . each 20c 3 fc
7 Pyrethrum . . 10c 1 fc
8 Gaillardia . . 8c 1 fc
9 Platycodon . . 10c 2 fc
10 Burbank’s Shasta
Daisy .... 10c 1 fc
$1.18 worth of seeds for onh
— Description ofV arieties on Color Plate opposite—
Templin-Bradley’s Splendid Perennial Offer
Plant a Clump of Delphinium
Chinese Lantern Plant N0atf
Physalis Franchetti. This is a very interesting plant
because of the brightly colored seed pods which are produced
in the fall and tinted by Jack Frost. As they hang on the
stem they resemble the Chinese Lanterns. You can dry the
stems holding the Lanterns and have them throughout the
winter as an interior decoration. City florists get a nice
price for them. Why not grow a few plants of vour own.
2500 Seed. Pkt. 10c.
3670 Plants. Each 25c.
Veronica Longifolia Noat2
Blue Bird or Japanese Speedwell. This is the best of the
Veronicas because of its sturdy habit and the beauty of the
flowers. The long_ spikes of Lavender Blue appear in mid-
July and last well into September. The flower spikes are 6
to 12 inches long, the whole plant reaches up 2 to 3 feet.
2919 Seed. Pkt. 15c.
3785 Plants. Each 25c.
Hardy Sweet Peas N0atJ
Lathyrus Latif olius. One of the prettiest of the uncommon
hardy herbaceous toning or trailing plants. Although the
flowers are not as large as nor fragrant like the Annual Sweet
Peas, they are very prettily formed and bloom from May to
July. The vines trail or climb 6 to 8 ft. Excellent for
growing on fences, old stumps or low buildings.
2057 Seed, mixed colors. Pkt. 10c.
3763 Plants in set of 3 colors. White, Pink and Red —
the set of 3 for 35c.
Double Hollyhocks Noats
These stately plants are almost a necessary part of every
Hardy Garden. No other plant can produce quite the same
effect. They like a well drained, deeply prepared soil.
Hollyhocks are really biennials but they readily reseed them¬
selves so that when once established they are practically
permanent. We have a splendid collection of colors of the
best doubles.
2668 Seed Double Mixed Colors. Pkt. 10c.
3691 Plants, set of one plant each five distinct colors.
Set for 60c.
The varieties described here and pictured in colors
on the opposite page are all easy to grow and they
will live long in your garden, giving you an im¬
mense amount of pleasure.
Notice that we offer them in both seeds and plants.
If you buy the plants you, of course, get immedi¬
ate results from bloom this coming summer. If
you choose seeds, some will bloom this year, but
most kinds will not bloom until the following year.
Delphinium N0at|
Hardy Larkspur. It is hard to name a flower that is
gaining in popularity with the same speed as the wonderful
Delphiniums. When well established in good soil the
spikes are immense, reaching up to 4 or more feet. After the
June and July crop of flowers, many gardeners cut the stalks
down, feed a little bone meal, water plentifully and get more
spikes of bloom in late summer and fall.
There are three types or varieties included in the color
illustration. Belladonna is the light clear blue, Bellamosum
the rich dark blue, and the third with the lavender tint is one
of the beautiful Hybrids.
2549 Seed Hybrids Mixed. Pkt. 20c.
3829 Plants one each — Belladonna, Bellamosum and
Hybrid Delphiniums, the set of 3 plants for 50c.
DELPHINIUM PLANTS, SEPARATE VARIETIES
3826 Belladonna, 1 year. Each 15c, 3 for 40c, doz. $1.50.
3840 Belladonna, 2 year. Each 30c. 3 for 75c, doz. 2.75.
3827 Bellamosum, 1 year. Each 20c, 3 for 50c, doz. 2.00.
3828 Gold Medal Hybrids, 1 year. Each 20c, 3 for 50c.
Columbine or Aquilegia Nlat|
Long Spurred Hybrids. The color plate shows the graceful
beauty of these flowers, which bloom in spring and early
summer. The plants grow 2 to 3 ft. tall, doing well in sun¬
light or partial shade. This strain comprises a wide variation
in color and the flowers are of the most sought for long
spurred types.
2417 Seed. Pkt. 15c.
3651 Plants. Each 20c. _ _
Pyrethrum Noat6
During June and July these plants bear great masses of daisy¬
like flowers in shades of pink, rose and pure white. They are
very easy to grow and very pretty. If immediately after
blooming the stems and old foliage are cut from the plant,
very often a second crop is produced in the fall. The plants
grow 18 to 24 inches tall.
2822 Seed, Single Mixed. Pkt. 10c.
3747 Plants. Each 20c. _ _
Gaillardia Grandiflora Noat7
The Gaillardia is one of the showiest of Perennials, the plants
growing bushy, 2 to 2J4 ft. tall and bearing great quantities
of the large maroon and yellow daisy- like flowers, from June
or July until October. Gaillardias succeed almost anywhere.
Fine for garden display and for cutting as well.
2627 Seed. Pkt. 8c.
3685 Plants. Each 20c. _
Platy codon, Bellflower Noatl
The Platvcodon forms neat little bushes 15 to 18 inches high-
blooming abundantly from July to September. The foliage
is attractive and forms an ideal background for the pretty
blue and white flowers, which are bell shaped with gracefully
recurved petals. The flowers average 134 to 3 inches in
diameter.
2806 Seed Mixed Blue and White. Pkt. 10c.
3671 Plants one each Blue and White, the 2 for 30c.
Burbank’s Shasta Daisy Noatio
The Shasta Daisy are of the finest of the Hardy Chrysanthe¬
mums, it is too well known to require a long description. Our
seed and our plants are produced from the finest strains which
means that the flowers are very large with long petals but
comparatively small centers. The plants grow about 2 feet
tall and during July and August are practically covered with
the big white yellow centered Daisies.
2537 Seed. Pkt. 10c.
3664 Plants. Each 15c.
2958 Seed, Perennial Collection 85c
10 pkts. of seed described above.
Regular value $1.18.
3800 Plant, Perennial Collect’n $2.00
19 plants as offered on page opposite.
Regular value $3.00.
A PERENNIAL FLOWER GARDEN GIVES YOU MORE FOR YOUR MONEY AND TIME THAN ANY OTHER
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HARDY HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS
This term is used to distinguish that class of plants whose life cycle is not completed within one or two
years, but grow year after year increasing in beauty and size and are hardy enough to withstand the
severe weather of the winters. _ By herbaceous -we mean, those whose foliage and branches are renewed
each year, each fall the old dying down to the ground or nearly so and each spring new growth being
made, larger and stronger and more productive of beautiful flowers than that previous.
kinds so that in a few years you will have a nice collection of j
perennial flowers that do not have to be replaced each year. ,
The Uses of Hardy Perennials
There is no home or garden, however large or small where
some perennials cannot be used to advantage. Keeping in
mind that there is no time during the whole flowering season
in which some are not in bloom, you will undoubtedly at once i
recognize the places in your garden where something to bloom
at a. certain time would be very helpful and beneficial to fill
out the picture the season through. In your shrub plantings
there are sure to be spaces that at particular times of the
season seem to need a certain amount of help from the herb¬
aceous plants to supplement the beauty .of its foliage with
lively flowers. Many of the perennials are particularly good
used in this way and it is agreeably surprising how well they
fit in.
Perhaps the most common use of perennials is in the old-
fashioned garden or the hardy border planting. This is the
location which our grandmothers likes them best and appar¬
ently their judgment was good for by far the greater majority
of hardy perennials are grown today in just such kind of
t gardens. But with new additions to the variety list, more
of their habits, likes and dislikes discovered and understood,
there are many new and novel uses for perennial plants being
found each year. The “Wild Garden” and the “Rock
Garden” are both very popular right now and these two forms
of gardens are very nearly dependent on the perennial plants
for their subjects. We tell you more about these gardens on
page 49.
Your Selection of Perennials
After you have decided where you are going to plant your
perennials, then you are ready to make a selection of the
proper varieties to use. Here you will find the perennial
chart on pages 106 and 107 of great assistance. We have
given in separate columns the color of bloom, season of bloom
and the height of growth of each, these facts now can be used
in making the best selection for whatever space you wish to
plant. Perhaps you have some favorites either in variety or !j
color, start with these. Draw a diagram of the space to be
used and arrange your selections so that the taller will be to '
the rear of the medium height and low growing varieties; i
arrange the colors so if they bloom at the same time they will
blend and harmonize with each other, and. also attempt to
make an arrangement that will give you’a succession of bloom,
leaving no large areas that will be without bloom throughout ’
any considerable period. You will be surprised at the |
pleasure you will derive from planning and arranging your 1
garden or border in this manner. And if you succeed in
getting the proper selection and arrangement for your s
location, you garden is sure to be a success and a joy to you. >
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The Value of Hardy Perennials
For many reasons this class of flowering plants is the most
valuable to you and should be the most popular. Foremost
among these reasons is their economy; they are but very
little more expensive to secure than the annuals, in fact, many
may be raised from seed just as cheaply as annual plants and
they remain with us year after year and increase in size and
number at no added cost except the little attention we give
them in the garden while the annual plants must be replaced
each spring.
The early bloom of many of the perennials make them still
more valuable. From a good selection of this class of plants
you may have blooms from a few days after the snow leaves
until it again appears in the early winter. And in such
variety of beautiful colors, almost every known color and
shade is included in the blooms of this delightful class of
flowers. The beautiful perennials that you have in your
garden this year will remain there to bloom for you next year
and whatever you would have expended to replace them had
they been annuals you may now use to add new and desirable
Perennial Novelties
On this page we select a few varieties from our list, that are new and we think worthy of especial recommendation.
2413 Anemone, St. Brigid p„np“nEngS
this St. Brigid’s strain stands out as being unusually good. The
flowers are large (1 to 1)4 inches), semi-double and double and of
glorious shades of pink, rose and scarlet. Pkt. 15c, l/(6 oz. 30c.
2417 Aquilegia, Long Spurred Hybrids
We have endeavored to get for you the most beautiful of the
strain of Long Spurred Hybrids from growers in this country and
abroad. See also page 43. Pkt. 15c, )4 oz. 60c. _
Delphinium, Blackmore and Lang-
„ Last summer, while visiting the leading seed pro-
^ ducers of eleven European countries, Mr. Bradley
inspected the stock plants of Delphiniums in the establishment
of Blackmore & Langdon at Bath, England. These people have
made a world-wide reputation for their strains of Delphiniums
during the past thirty years but Mr. Bradley said that he was
entirely unprepared for the giant plants which he saw growing
in the nursery rows there. He brought home with him, moving
pictures which he took, showing large blocks of plants, all of which
towered over the heads of Mr. Langdon and himself. He was
also impressed with the fact that the tall spikes were fully flow¬
ered in every case. See further comment on this strain on page,
44. Pkt. 25c, Vi6 oz. 80c.
2551 Delphinium, Wrexham or Holly -
"h The seed we offer under this name was saved from the
IlOCK. finest plants of a world famous collection. Your seed¬
lings should produce a great variety of shades each one beautiful
and we venture to say you will be amazed as these beauties come Aquilegia, Long
into bloom. Further description page 44. Pkt. 20c, 14 oz. 60c. Hybrids
Delphinium, Wrexham
2628 Gaillardia Dazzler
Dazzler is well named. It is a large flowered
strain of golden yellow and maroon. Gail-
lardias should have a space in every perennial
garden, because of their wealth of bloom,
and we recommend Dazzler as the strain for
you to grow, Pkt. 12c, oz. 60c. _
2693 Incarvillea Variabilis
Hybrids. One of the best of the Incarvil-
leas producing strong bushy plants 2)4 to 3
ft. high and in bloom from May to October.
Few perennials have such a long season of
bloom and few are prettier than these Glox-
inia-like flowers in many colors. You can
grow them easily from seed and if sown early
inside you will
have some
bloom late the
first summer.
Pkt. 15c.
Incarvillea
2718 Hardy Lupines
The illustration below will give you an idea
of the display value of a clump of Hardy
Lupines. A group in the hardy border will
certainly bring admiration. The seed we
offer is a mixture of rose, blue, and white
shades plus the new hybrids with pleasing
shades of buff, pink, lavender, etc. The
spikes reach a height of 2)4 to 3 ft. Many
experienced growers plant the Lupine seed in
early summer or before August 1st for bloom
the following year. Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c.
2765 Myosotis Triumph
This is the quickest blooming Forget-me-not
in existence, in the greenhouse coming into
flower 10 or 11 weeks after the seed is sown.
It is of course very satisfactory for early
spring bloom in the outdoor garden, having
flowers of fine rich deep blue. Pkt. 12c,
)4 oz. 40c.
A magnificent strain of
the Giant Foxgloves in a
mixture of colors. Their spikes of bloom will tower over your head when planted in good soil
and bear big well shaped blossoms. The Shirley strain is a distinct improvement over the
common Foxglove or Digitalis. Seed should be sown every season for they bloom the following
year as the plants are biennials. Pkt. 15c, A oz. 35c. _ _
One rarely sees or hears of a
blue poppy, but this Mecon-
opsis has many characteristics of the poppy and in color is sky blue. The plant is practically
unknown to American Gardens, but in England was awarded a certificate of Merit by the
Royal Horticultural Society. It is a native of Thibet, is perfectly hardy and we predict a
bright future- for it. Pkt. 20c.
Gaillardia
2577 Digitalis or Foxglove, The Shirley
2746 Meconopsis, Bailey-Blue Poppy
2827 Polyanthus Primula, Perfection Strain
The hardy Primula Elatior or Polyanthus should be seen more often in American
gardens, as they certainly are among the prettiest of spring flowers. Plant clumps of
them in shady spots around your border. They reach up 8 to 10 inches bearing clusters
of richly colored flowers in yellow and crimson. Pkt. 15c, oz. 50c. _
2838 Ranunculus, Palestine Strain
in this new strain of Ranunculus although they belong to the same family. The plants
are bushy growing 1)4 ft. high and bear magnificently colored double flowers. Grows
easily from seed, forming small tubers which in the Northern States should be taken up
in the fall for storage in the cellar. Pkt. 20c.
2853 QIHqWq Pacp Within a few years we predict that
’^■Ud.lCCd., XN-OSC Vj/UCCII Sidalceas will be included in practically
eyery perennial garden. Their good features are many; the plants are bushy and
vigorous, bearing plenty of small double rose pink flowers, during July and August.
You will like them for garden display or for cutting. See illustration on page 47.
Pkt. 10c, Ys oz. 50c. _ _ _
1821 Viola Cornuta, Jersey or Blue Gem n^as^oASB
tufted Pansies fit perfectly into the scheme of things in the hardy garden. They bloom
year after year always pretty and Jersey Gem is one of the best of the class for bedding,
borders or naturalizing. The color is rich blue with slight variation and this strain
should come 70% true from seed. Pkt. 20c.
4
m
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A Clump of Lupines
A COMPLETE CROSS-INDEX ON PACES 3 AND 4 WILL HELP YOU FIND ANY ITEM QUICKLY
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BERENHISUS
Hollyhocks
Hesperis Hardy Pinks Core<
General List of Perennial Seeds
Aconitum
Achillea, The Pearl
Owing to the popularity of hardy perennials, we are increasing our list this year of those
kinds that may be readily grown from seeds. All are perfectly hardy unless otherwise
noted. A few varieties of Biennials are included (these die after the second year) and are
so marked.
Cultural Directions. Refer to pages 49 of this catalog for suggestions as to best
methods of growing Perennials.
THE PERENNIAL CHART. On pages 106 and 107 is a complete charting of the outsta,nd-
ing characteristics of each variety. _
2401 'TVi** Dpnrl Ptarmica Double. If sown early Achillea'
**ClllliCd, i. IlC i tall will bloom the first season. When estab¬
lished it gives you quantities of fully double pure white flowers like little snowballs, all
season from spring until fall. Fine for cutting. 2 ft. Pkt. 15c, Vfc oz. 60c.
Aconitum, Monkshood
Carry tall spikes of hooded flowers, valuable
for cutting and garden display. Thrive best
in rich moist soil in partial shade. The seed is
slow -to germinate.
2402 NAPELLUS. Grows 4 to S ft. tall,
flowers of rich deep blue produced July and
August. Pkt. 10c, oz. 30c.
2414 Anthemis, Marguerite
Kelwayi, Golden Marguerite. A bright
golden yellow, daisy-like flower on long stems
with finely cut foliage. Blooms June to Sep¬
tember. 2 ft. Pkt. 10c, )4 oz. 30c.
2403 Adonis Vernalis
The bright yellow flowers like large Butter¬
cups are out in April and May. The plants
grow 15 to 18 inches tall, and carry attractive
fern-like foliage. After blooming the plants
die down to the ground. Best to sow seed in
summer or early fall. Pkt. 10c, oz. 35c.
2404 Agrostemma
Mullein Pink Coronaria, Rose of Heaven.
Has brilliant rose purple flowers like small
single pinks, open from June to August.
Early sown seed will bloom the first year.
The stems are long; a fine cutting flower, and.
a clump in the border is very showy. 2 ft.
Pkt. 8c, J4 oz. 20c.
2408 Alyssum, Saxatile
Compactum, Basket of Gold. Well named
as the plants are masses of golden yellow
flowers in May. Plant and flowers quite
similar to annual Alyssum. A fine border
plant. If the flower stems are cut back after
blooming you may expect more bloom in the
fall. 1 ft. Pkt. 10c, 34 oz. 35c.
2411 Anchusa Dropmore
Italica, Sea Bugloss. You will want this for its lovely
gentian blue flowers which are trumpet shaped and borne
r 1 * - — <-:i t..i.. you can plant in partial
3 ft. Pkt. 10c, 34 oz. 35c.
2432 Arabis, Rock Cress
Alpina. These flowers will greet you in April
and May, a sheet of pure white fragrant flow¬
ers over low carpet-like plants. A dandy
flower for edging or for covering bare spaces
as it will grow in any sunny place. 6 inches.
Pkt. 8c, 34 oz. 25c.
2413 Anemone, St. Brigid
. The Anemones are among the prettiest of
Agrostemma Perennials and the St. Brigid strain with
large, double and semi-double flowers, with their wide color
range are called the best of all. The flowers are 1 to 1)4
inches across. Pink, rose and scarlet shades are all evident.
The plants grow about 1 ft. high bearing their flowers in May
and June. Pkt. 15c, 14 °z. 30c.
Saxatile
2440 Asperula, Sweet Woodruff
dried t<? lay among linens. A nice plant for carpeting shady places, growing erectly
6 to 8 inches high. From May to July the plants bear heads of sweet scented
snowy-white flowers. Pkt. 10c. _
2434 A rmpri o ITormnoa Sea Thrift. Attractive dwarf plants that
XA.lIIlclld 47 UllllUod wii] succeed in most any soil, forming
evergreen tufts of bright green foliage. Many rose-pink flowers appear in June
and July on wiry stems, 6 to 8 inches long. A fine plant for edgings, rocic gardens,
or to tuck into crevices in walls. Pkt. 10c, 34 oz- 30c. _
2442 Allhri a The Aubrietias are beautiful low growing spring flower-
1C Lid ing plants, very valuable in rock gardens or as edgings
and borders. Grow readily from seed sown in late spring or in June. Transplant
in fall where they are to bloom the following spring.
LARGE FLOWERED HYBRIDS. Plants 6 inches tall producing a wide range
of colors. Pkt. 15c.
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Aquilegias or Columbines
You are all familiar with these graceful beauties which bloom in spring and early summer.
They are excellent for cutting or massing in clumps in the border. Will succeed in
partial shade. 234 to 3 ft.
2417 LONG SPURRED HYBRIDS. See color plate on page 38. A selection of
the finest long spurred Columbines including the famous strain known as Mrs, Scott
Elliotts, which has received many awards wherever exhibited. Many rare and pleasing
color shades and combinations. Pkt. 15c, 34 oz. 60c.
2418 CHRYSANTHA YELLOW. Large canary yellow flowers with long spurs.
Blooms from May to August. 3 to 4 ft. Pkt. 15c. 34 oz. 50c.
2419 RED SPURRED (Jaetschui). A lovely large flowered yellow with most
attractive Peach Red long spurs, an extra good new variety. Pkt. 15c, Vf6 oz. 60c.
2430 FINE MIXED. A lovely mixture of all colors single and double. Pkt. 5c, 34
oz. 35c.
2448 Baptisia , Wild Indigo *uf J?od S£
flower for June and July. The plants reach up 2 to 3 ft. high,
carrying racemes of pretty pea-shaped indigo blue flowers.
Pkt. 10c, Vf6 oz. 50c. _
2450 Beilis, Double English Daisy
Double Giant Mixed. The double, ball-shaped flowers of
white and pink show their faces in spring — April to early
June. Perhaps the most popular for low edgings in cool
shady spots. For best results raise new plants from seed . .. . T 0
each year. 6 to 8 inches. Pkt. 10c, 34 oz. 60c. _ Aquilegia, Long Spurred
2455 Bocconia, Plume Poppy japr„if“
Great handsome plants 5 to 8 ft. tall with attractive foliage and large plumes of small pinkish-white
flowers. A mass of color in July. Fine as a background or for mixing in the shrub borders. Pkt. 8c.
Campanula, Canterbury Bells
2483 MEDIUM, CANTERBURY BELLS. These are very
showy bearing large bell shaped flowers on stalks 2 ft. high.
More of these sold than any other type. We offer grand
mixture of double and single varieties in White, Rose, Pink,
Blue and Striped. Pkt. 5c, 34 oz. 20c.
2489 Hardy Candytuft, Iberis Sth t
prettiest of the hardy low border plants. In April and May
the low compact plants are covered with white flowers —
resembling the annual Candytuft. Excellent for rock garden ,
naturalizing, or as a border to taller. plants. It does well in
sun or shade and on practically all soils. The foliage is ever¬
green, Pkt. 15c, 34 oz. 35c.
2477 PERSICIFOLIA, PEACH BELLS.
Bears large cup-shaped flowers like Carpatica,
but much larger and plant is 2 to 3 ft. tall; the
the flowers are borne on long spikes. They
bloom in June and early July and if cut back
will often blossom again. Blue and White
Mixed. Pkt. 10c, *4 oz. 60c.
2480 CALYCANTHEMA, CUP AND
SAUCER. The flowers are tubular bell¬
shaped with a saucer-like petal fringed at the
base, giving the appearance of a cup and
saucer. They bloom in June and early July on
plants 234 ft. tall. Really a biennial blooming
the second year from seed sown in June.
Started early they bloom the first year. Blue,
Rose, White Mixed. Pkt. 10c, 34 oz. 30c.
2474 CARPATICA, HAREBELL. A dwarf
Campanula, forming compact clumps only 8
to 10 inches high. The flowers are dainty,
cup-shaped, 134 inches across and they are
evident from June to October. Blue 'and
White Mixed. Pkt. 10c, 34 oz. 30c.
2492 Hardy Carnations
We have a hardy strain that will bloom the
second year from seed, producing plenty of
flowers in a fine collection of colors. You can
also use this type for potting. Large double
and semi-double flowers of delicious fragrance.
Bloom nearly all summer. Pkt. 15c, 34 oz.
35c.
2482 Cerastium
sum. The foliage is a pretty silvery white;
the stems rather creeping, loaded with small
single snow-white flowers in May and early
June. The half trailing habit makes it ideal
for a ground cover, 6 to 8 inches. Pkt. 10c,
14 oz. 30c.
Campanula
2500 C'Vjit-lpqp T.fml'pm T^larvf- Physalis Franchetti. In the fall,
^Ilinese i^amem iriant balloon-like husks of bright scarlet
they resemble Chinese Lanterns. Full
in colors on page 38. Pkt. 15c,
form on the plants. As they hang on the stems
description on page 39. See illustration
34 OZ. 30c.
2512 Coreopsis Lanceolata Grandiflora £ “Tio'wKlgS
flowers on long wiry stems, fine for cutting, and blooming practically all summer. One
of the showiest and best of all peren¬
nials, and you should plant several
masses of them in your border. The
plants grow about 2 ft. .high. The flowers are illustrated in the
heading at the top of page 42. Pkt. 10c. 34 oz. 30c.
Hardy Centaureas
The hardy Centaureas are showy perennials with large thistle-like flower
heads on stems 234 feet or more tall. They are easy of culture in sunny
places and are not particular as to soil. When cut the flowers preserve their
freshness for a long time.
2496 ivr A rronpnh q1q Has very large, globular, bright yellow
lVXdLI UCCJJIldid flowers often 3 or more inches in diam¬
eter. One of the most showy Centaureas. In bloom during July and
August. Pkt. 10c, 34 oz. 40c.
2494 Mon f Q n a n p ®nd Mixed. Has large flat blue
dVHJIl Let I Id IJIUC flowers 2 or more inches m diameter,
called Perennial Cornflower or Blue Bottle. Blooms June to September.
Pkt. 10c, 34 oz. 30c.
A COMPLETE CROSS-INDEX ON PAGES 3 AND 4 WILL HELP YOU FIND ANY ITEM QUICKLY
Hardy Chrysanthemums
bhasta Daisy
OUR STRAINS OF PERENNIAL SEEDS
ARE VERY CAREFULLY SELECTED
Delphinium, Hardy Larkspur
Their popularity is growing each year because of the stately magnificence of the flower
spikes, and their beautiful shades of coloring. Belladonna, Bellamosa, and Hybrids
with good culture grow 3 to 6 ft. tall, bloom in June and July, and if cut back and
fertilized after bloom will often give more flowers in late summer or early fall.
2547 BELLADONNA. Produces a
sturdy plant and tall spikes of turquoise
blue flowers. The most popular of all.
Sometimes called the “Everblooming”
because of its long season. Pkt. 15c,
3*5 oz. 35c.
2548 BELLAMOSA. Similar to Bella¬
donna except in color which is rich deep
blue. Pkt. 15c, rg oz. 35c.
2553 YELLOW ZALIL. Yellow Del¬
phiniums are rare and Zalil is worth
trying. About 3 ft tall, and flower
formation quite similar to the blue kinds.
The seed germinates slowly and must be
kept moist. Pkt. 35c.
2549 GOLD MEDAL HYBRIDS. These
hybrids embrace a wonderful collection
of hybrid Delphiniums. The shades
range from pale lavender to deep indigo
blue, a glorius mixture. This strain is
from the gardens of a foremost California
grower, who is constantly seeking to bring
out new shades and forms. Only the
seed from the better plants is saved.
Pkt. 20c, Ye oz. 40c.
2552 SCARLET CARDINALE. Having
bright scarlet flowers, but dwarfer plants
than the other strains, about 2 to 234 ft.
tall. The seed germinates slowly. Pkt.
25c.
2550 BUTTERFLY (Chinensis). A distinct type with dwarfer plants, 18 inches, and
graceful stems with flowers loosely arranged. Developed to full size the first year,
from seed sown early indoors. Blue and White. Pkt. 10c, 34 oz. 30c.
2551 HOLLYHOCK or WREXHAM STRAIN. A distinct
new type of Delphinium with massive yet refined spire like
spikes that taper to the tip. The individual florets are very
large and closely arranged on the stems. You can expect
great height of spike and stem, under ideal conditions they
reach up 7 to 8 ft. The flowers are in the most beautiful
shades of blue, lavender and purple, singles, semi-doubles and
doubles. Pkt. 20c, Ye oz. 60c.
Delphinium — Prize Strain
2555 BLACKMORE and LANGDONS PRIZE STRAIN.
Most Famous English Strain, awarded Gold Medals by the
Royal Horticultural Society. Blackmore and Langdons
Prize Strain of Delphinium Hybrids is well and favorably
known throughout the world by Delphinium enthusiasts.
The shades of coloring, the size and refinement of the flowers
unexcelled. We offer the introducers seed selected from the
very best plants. Pkt. 25c, Ye oz. 80c.
2577 The Shirley 0ag£
Digitalis, Foxglove
Foxgloves are biennials, so after blooming
cut down and sow more seed.
agreed
3 n g
experts that this is the finest strain of' Digi¬
talis ever introduced. Of the same form
as common types but with still longer and
larger flower spikes, the flower head often
being 3 ft. long, covered with big bell¬
shaped flowers. The color assortment is
rich indeed, from white and shell-pink to
deepest rose, many dotted with crimson or
chocolate. Pkt. 15c, 34 oz. 35c.
2580 TV/Ti veH A, ®ood m * xt u r
-LV-LA-AA-'v-i white, pink, rose
mottled colors. Pkt. 8c, 34 oz.
Dianthus
Hardy Garden Pinks
2567 HARDY CLOVE PINKS MIXED.
Every garden should contain a few clumps
of these old-fashioned favorites. Hardy
and easily grown. Pkt. 5c, 34 oz. 30c.
2568 PLUMARIUS SEMPERFLORENS.
Called Everblooming Hardy Garden Pinks
or Florists Perpetual Pinks, because of
their long blooming season. They are
sweet scented in a great variety of colors,
double and single. Pkt. 10c, 34 oz. 50c.
2«oo Echinops &
Handsome strong growing plants 2 to 3 ft.
high with thistle-like leaves and globe-
shaped bristly flowers of metallic blue,
borne in July and August. The flowers
are very popular for drying to use for
winter bouquets. Pkt. 10c, 34 oz. 35c.
Echinops Ritro
2572 Dictamnus F raxinella, Gas Plant
showy spikes of flowers which are suitable for cutting. The foliage is fragrant.
The seeds are slow to germinate, but once established the plant is practically permanent.
The flowers are borne in June and July. In still hot weather the leaves give off a lemon
scented gas which will ignite in a puff of flame from a match. k
PINK and WHITE MIXED. Pkt. 15c, Ye oz. 50c.
Q _ _ TJnl 1 t r Very handsome plants for the flower border
Jhryngium oca xxOIiy or mixed in with shrubs. The leaves are prickly
and the flower head is like a small Teazel. One of the best features is the beauty of
the flowers for cutting purposes and the fact that the branches can be dried and used
for winter bouquets.
2607 AMETHYSTINUM. One of the best varieties, growing 2 to 234 ft. high with
amethyst blue thistle-like flowers. Pkt. 15c, Ye oz. 60c-
2537 Burbanks Shasta Daisy
hardy daisy, pure white, 234 to 3 inches across. Strong, vigorous growing long
stemmed plants, blooming freely in July and August. 234 ft. We have an
extra fine strain of Shasta Daisy Seed Pkt. 10c, 34 oz. 50c.
I QpiniciJii m A/T avimum This is a beautiful daisy with white
DdLinidLUin MdXimum flowers about the same size as the
Shasta Daisy but the petals are recurved, twisted and fringed giving the flower a
most graceful appearance. The plants reach up 18 to 24 inches. Imagine the
beauty of a mass planting of these or a few clumps in the border. Pkt. 15c, 34 oz. 30c.
2502 Japanese Chrysanthemum ri?h.tSofpaSr/ or'IS
fall flower. The flowers are mostly single, like large daisies, but some are semi¬
double. The colors are crimson, pink, yellow, orange and white. Pkt. 20c.
THE TEMPLIN-BRADLEY CO., NATIONWIDE SEEDSMEN AND NURSERYMEN, CLEVELAND, OHIO
Hardy Gaillardias
46
The perennial varieties of this showy attractive flower should be in every garden. They are
very easily grown, thrive in nearly any location and need very little winter protection. If
sown early they will bloom the first season.
Large daisy-like flowers often 3 inches or
more across, are borne on long stems
throughout the summer. The colors are combinations of yellow and maroon red, very rich for
garden display or cutting. 2 to 234 ft. Pkt. 8c, 34 oz. 30c.
2628 Gaillardia Dazzler This is an improved strain of Gaillardia with
2627 Gaillardia Grandiflora
immense flowers up to 5 inches across,
bright golden yellow with a rich maroon center. Pkt. 12c, 34 oz. 60c.
They are
Geums
Geum, Mrs. Bradshaw
Gypsophila Paniculata
The Geums are becoming more popular each
year for their free flowering and attractive plants
are a valuable addition to any hardy garden.
Very easily grown from seed and produce a
continuous supply of flowers for cutting.
2632 MRS. BRADSHAW. This variety bears double bright red flowers 134
inches across during May and June on stems about 18 inches tall The foliage is
at the base near the ground. Pkt. 15c, 34 oz. 65c.
2633 LADY STRATHEDEN. A beautiful new variety similar to Mrs. Brad¬
shaw in growth, but bearing bright golden yellow flowers. Pkt. 15c, 34 oz. 90c.
Gypsophila— Hardy Baby’s
Breath
2637 PANICULATA SINGLE. Immense panicles of deli¬
cate white gauze-like flowers from June to August. Very
desirable for mixing with other cut flowers. Perfectly hardy
and easily grown. 2 ft. Pkt. 10c, 34 oz. 25c.
2638 DOUBLE FLOWERING. A great improvement over
single type, as it grows a better plant and has showier flowers.
The sprays keep fresh for a long time in water and it is a
popular subject for drying for winter bouquets. No strain
produces 100 per cent double flowers. Our seed should pro¬
duce 60 to 70 per cent doubles. Pkt. 20c, 34 oz. 60c.
Gentiana — Gentian
Beautiful lqw edging plants that produce their welcome flowers
in the spring. Tney are also among the best plants for
rockeries. They like moist shady locations and light loam
soil, and are rather difficult to establish and once established
they should not be disturbed. Use no lime in the soil.
2631 ACAULIS. Best variety of rich gentian blue. Fine
for rock gardens and edgings. 4 inches tall. Pkt. 15c, 14 oz. 50c.
Would You Like a Rock Garden?
If so you will be interested in what we say about them
on page 49. And the book “Rock Gardens” offered on
page 84 is a good investment.
Helenium
2655
Sweezewort, Hoopesi. This is one of the
earliest blooming Heleniums, starting to flower
in June and continuing more or less throughout
the summer. The flowers are large, 2 34 inches
across, daisy-like and of rich orange yellow,
very freely produced. Plants about 2 ft. tall.
A grand flower for cutting or garden display.
Pkt. 10c, y oz. 30c.
Hibiscus
2773
Giant Mallow Marvels. Large free growing
shrub-like plants forming large clumps 4 to 5
feet high, with handsome green foliage bearing
throughout the late summer immense single
flowers 4 to 6 inches across. Plants are very
hardy and easily grown from seed. The giant
flowers produced in August and September in
mixed colors of white, pink and crimson are a
delight in the garden and are also useful as cut
flowers. Mixed colors. Pkt. 10c, 34 oz. 30c.
Helenium
2660 Heuchera
Coral Bells. Very desirable dwarf compact
plants, the foliage forming low compact mass
8 to 10 inches high. The flower stems reaching
up to 18 to 24 inches bear graceful spikes of
the showiest bright coral red flowers. A very
hardy and excellent plant for the hardy border
and especially good for the rock garden. The
blooms are freely produced during July and
August and are fine for cutting. Pkt. 15c.
2678HesperisSweet Rocket
Matronalis Mixed. One of the fine old-
fashioned hardy perennials that have always
remained in favor. A very useful plant for
naturalizing among shrubs or planting in the
permanent border. Bears multitudes of very
fragrant Sowers in loose spikes or heads similar
to Phlox. Very showy, white, violet, lilac and
purple flowers. Grows 2 to 3 ft. high. Pkt.
10c, 34 oz. 20c.
Heliopsis
2657 PITCHERIANA. A Very showy plant growing 4 ft. tall and carrying a profusion of large golden
yellow flowers all. summer long. Flowers are slightly cup shaped daisy-like and 2 inches in diameter with
orange centers. Plants are bushy and branching. Very good for cutting and in the herbaceous border.
Pkt. 10c, 34 oz. 35c.
Double Hollyhocks
Is there anybody who does not admire the stately beauty of these tall plants with their large handsomely
colored flowers? They are extremely effective for screens and backgrounds, and have become one of the
most popular of hardy garden plants. Their dignified stately habits and the beautiful color effect of their
blooms make them an almost indispensable part of any hardy garden. We offer them in separate colors and
in mixtures. They are very easily grown from seed.
2669 White
2672 Yellow
2668 DOUBLE MIXED.
2663 Single Mixed
2670 Scarlet 2671 Maroon
2673 Newport Pink 2674 Salmon
Price any of above. Pkt. 10c, 34 oz. 40c.
2675 Collection. 1 pkt. each, 6 colors for 45c.
The flowers are fully double — huge rosettes of rich colors. Pkt. 10c, 34 oz. 30c.
Includes the fringed type and many colors. Very fine. Pkt. 10c, 34 oz. 30c.
Tncarvill pa Hardy Gloxinia. The Incarvillea is comparatively new in American gardens, but
iiiwai V ltica it well deserves a place as it produces many fine showy flowers throughout the sum¬
mer. The flowers are trumpet-shaped attractive and Gloxiania-like. Easily grown from seed and will
bloom the first year if planted early.
2693 VARIABILIS HYBRIDS. These new Hybrids are especially fine colors, ranging from white and
yellow to deep pink. Grows 234 to 3 feet tall. Pkt. 15c, Vf6 oz. 50c.
Double
Hollyhocks
Hardy Sweet Peas
T o-f-ifolin<5 Hardy perpetual blooming Sweet Peas, fine for
■L-'ctLAAV-'AAU-c> covering old stumps, fences, etc. They are per-
reasing in beauty each year. Valuable for cutting.
2058 WHITE PEARL. 2059 PINK BEAUTY. 2060 SPLENDENS RED.
Price each any of above colors. Pkt. 10c, 34 oz. 60c.
2061 COLLECTION. 1 Pkt. each of above three colors 25c.
2057 HARDY SWEET PEAS MIXED. A mixture of the above unusually good for
the small garden. Pkt. 10c, 34 oz. 35c.
2700 Lavendula, Sweet Lavender
A shrubby Perennial about 134 ft. high with grayish-green foliage, and bearing during
July, August and September whorls of small blue flowers. The leaves have a very pleas¬
ant aromatic odor, much sought for. The plant requires some winter protection in most
northern states. Pkt. 10c, 34 oz. 40c.
2712 Liatris, Kansas Gay Feather
Spicata or Blazing Star. One of the showiest of our garden Perennials producing
flower spikes 2 ft. tall, the heads of brightest purple rose. The leaves are slender and
grass-like, thickly covering the stems. These plants are excellent in masses in the
border or against shrubbery. Easy to grow in the sun, even doing fairly well in poor soil.
The flowers are in bloom in July and August. Spicata grows readily from seed, while
the larger growing variety listed in the plant section we suggest growing from the roots.
Pkt. 10c, * oz. 50c.
Lathyrus
fectly hardy, inc
2713 T ilium "P^cral T ilv The beauty of this Lily is adequately
i-flilum JXegaie, JXegai J-aiy described and pictured on the inside of
the front cover and page 3 of this catalog. They can be grown from seeds, though of course it
requires usually 3 years for the plants to bloom. Pkt. (25 to 30 seeds) 15c, 100 seeds 40c.
2715 T irmm ’Pf»TVarvnfi Blue Perennial Flax. This is one of the easiest grown Per-
J~H11U.U1 JT Cl CiliiC ennials. It does well in most soils even in dry situations.
Likes full sun. The flowers are small, flat, fine petaled of pretty azure blue. The plants are
erect, 134 to 2 ft. high, with branching leafy stems. The flowers are borne almost continuously
from early May through July. An excellent rock garden or border plant. Pkt. 10c, 34 oz. 30c.
2716 T nnarifl T-Tnn^Qtv Also called St. Peters Penny. This is grown for the
Llllcti Id rnjilCoLJ beautiful silver seed pods, which are used for winter
decorations. Purple flowers are borne in the summer and the plant is a biennial, which self sows.
It may be grown as an annual. Pkt. 10c, 34 oz. 25c.
2733 T xrMrnic PVi r*«a Jerusalem or Maltese Cross. From June
y Climb ^naiccuomca until the middle of July the plants are covered
with the most fiery scarlet flowers, and it is sometimes called Burning Star. Each individual
flower forms a small Maltese cross. The plants will bloom the first year from early sown seed.
2 ft. Pkt. 8c, 34 oz. 30c. _ _
Make use of the
Perennial chart
Pages 106 and 107
2718 Hardy
Grandiflora Mixed. The plants of this
strain of hardy Lupines are of robust branching
habit, producing long spikes of softly colored
flowers that will greatly please you. The
leaves are palm like and form thick, very
ornamental clumps of foliage of a refreshing
light green. The individual flowers are
shaped borne in tall sturdy spikes that reach
up 3 to 4 feet carrying the delightful bloom
sprays well above the thick foliage. Lupines
are especially fine in masses, but make excel¬
lent plants for the mixed border. Bloom May
to July. Pkt. 10c, 34 oz* 20c, oz. 60c.
For Annual Lupines see page 22
2717 Lobelia Cardinalis
Cardinal Flower. Cardinalis is a fine native
perennial, and is used frequently for natural¬
izing in swampy spots. It does well in any
shady spot in the herbaceous border and is of
easy culture. The flowers are intense cardinal
red, slender and almost one inch long, borne in
spikes on erect leafy unbranching stems, which
reach up about 3 ft. Blooms July to September.
Pkt. 15c.
The Annual Lobelias are Listed on page 22
Lychnis
Lupine
2746 Meconopsis Baileyii
This beautiful blue perennial Poppy, brought
over from Tibet by Captain Kingdom Ward,
throws up from its root-stock half a dozen leafy
stems 2 to 3 feet high, well furnished with broad
sea-green leaves and bearing freely at their
heads large four-petaled blooms of a glorious
sky-blue color, the effect of which is enhanced
by a central zone of golden yellow anthers.
This superb plant has been accorded by the
Royal Horticultural Society a First Class
Certificate and an Award of Merit. It is hardy,
and should soon become one of the most popu¬
lar plants in cultivation, Pkt. 20c,
2751 Monarda, Bergamot
This showy perennial has a multitude of names
such as Oswego Tea, Bee Balm, Mountain
Mint, Horsemint, etc. The flowers are of
brilliant scarlet borne on rather coarse stalks
234 to 3 ft. high. The plant itself is not very
attractive close up, but the flowers make a very
brilliant display when planted in a mass in the
border. Excellent also for naturalizing by the
waterside or in woods. Does well in any ordi¬
nary soil in sun or shade. Pkt. 15c, 34 oz* 40c.
Beingrather difficult to grow from seed you may
wish to buy plants which you will find listed
in the nursery department of our catalog.
Myosotis, Triumph
Forget-Me-Not
Very pretty little flowers of blue that delight in cool moist shady location. Plant them in
bares paces under shrubbery. They will bloom the first year from seed started early. For
early spring blooming sow seed in summer.
2763 VICTORI A ALPESTRIS. _ This has fine large clear blue flowers on bushy compact
plants. Comes into bloom in April and May. Pkt. 10c, 34 oz. 40c.
2764 EVERBLOOMING PALUSTRIS. Semperflorens. Starts blooming in May and
continues until autumn. Light blue flowers with yellow eyes and pink buds, freely borne.
Pkt. 15c, 34 oz. 65c.
2765 TRIUMPH. This is a very quick blooming variety showing flowers within ten weeks
after seed is sown in the greenhouse. Large, fine rich blue flowers. Pkt. 12c, 34 oz. 40c.
THE TEMPLIN-BRADLEY CO., NATIONWIDE SEEDSMEN AND NURSERYMEN, CLEVELAND. OHIO
Perennial Seeds — Continued
47
Oenothera, Evening Primrose
2791 Von n cm One of the best of the Evening Primroses, with fragrant bright
L/UIlgll lemon yellow flowers 1)4 to 2 inches across, freely borne in clusters.
The plants are sturdy branching with attractive foliage, and grow 134 to 2 ft. high. This
variety blooms during the daytime except in very bright sunlight, as well as in the evening.
Easy to grow in sun or partial shade and likes rather dry light soil. Pkt. 15c, V& oz. 60c.
2801 Penstemon Sensation, Gloxinoides ^he^nTtem^n
rivals the old favorite Petunias. They earn* a wealth of bloom all summer and are perfectly
hardy, being beautiful for years. Sensation bears flowers resembling Gloxinias in many
rich colors, rose, red shades, pink, lilacs and purple. 2 ft. tall . Pkt. 15c, Vf6 oz. 50c.
2802 Ppncfpmnn Barbatus Torreyi, Turtle Head. This
x Clio LdliUiJ. variety has slender deep scarlet red flowers with
slender wiry stems, giving the plant a graceful effect. Blooms in July and August. 2 to 3
ft. Pkt. 10c, 34 oz. 30c. _ Penstemon, Sensation
Poppy, Iceland Sunbeam
2806 PI aty codon geh,jfl" U'
Grandiflora Blue and White Mixed.
These form very neat and compact bushy
plants about 15 to 18 inches high, and bear¬
ing throughout the latter part of summer
large open bell-shaped flowers. See color
plate on page 38. Pkt. 10c, oz. 40c.
Pyrethrum Hybridum
2822 SINGLE MIXED. A very pretty
daisy-like flower fully described on page 39
andin colors page 38. Pkt. 10c, 34 oz. 60c.
2823 DOUBLE MIXED. These are beau¬
ties and much more rare than Singles. Not
100 per cent doubles showing, some semi¬
doubles and single flowers. Pkt. 15c.
Scabiosa Caucasica
2815 Iceland Poppy,
Sunbeam
Nudicaule. The Sunbeam strain is the finest
color mixture among the Iceland Poppies
— ranging from white through straw
color, yellow to orange and orange scarlet,
and are like the finest silver crepe paper in
texture. Plants 1 ft. high. Pkt. 15c, Vf6 oz. 40c.
2847 Hardy Scabiosa, Caucasica
Blue Bonnet. The flowers are a little smaller than the annual Scabiosa with
single row of broad ray petals and a center consisting of many tiny florets. They
are clear lavender blue, very dainty, and the stems are extra long. Few flowers
remain fresh as long in water. Blooms from June to September. 234 to 3 ft.
In the extreme Northern States the plants should be mulched as a winter pro-
tection. Pkt. 12c, Vf6 oz. 60.
2862 Stokesia ^tr.nrflower
CYANEA BLUE. Another very fine sub¬
ject for the blue garden, the plants bearing
large flowers (3 to 4 inches) of lavender blue
that resemble the Aster and also the Corn¬
flower. The long blooming season of
Stokesia (July to October) is rare in peren¬
nials. Plants of erect growth 1 to 2 ft.
high. Pkt. 10c, Vf6 oz. 60c.
2845 Hardy Salvia ™egedow
Azurea Grandiflora. Small tubular flow¬
ers of sky blue are borne in long terminal
spikes. The stems are erect and leafy and
3 to 4 ft. tall. This is an excellent tall
plant for the herbaceous border, the bloom
is at its best in August and September.
Easily grown, liking light sandy soil and
a sunny situation. In the North protect
over winter with a light mulch. Pkt.
15c, oz. 50c.
Sidalcea
2838 Ranunculus, Buttercup
Asiaticus, Palestine Strain. A new tall
growing (1 to 134 ft-) strain of vigorous
growth, bearing large semi-double and
double flowers. There is a wide range of
brilliant colors, the color of the center often
differing from the bright reds and yellows
of the balance of the flowers. Make a
planting for your herbaceous border for the
brilliant colors in May and early June.
They like partial shade. Ours is a greatly
improved strain, and was given an award of
merit by the Royal Horticultural Society
in 1927. Pkt. 20c.
2853 Sidalcea, Rose Queen
During July and August these plants are
well covered with bright rose colored flow¬
ers about 1 inch in diameter and formed
somewhat like small Mallows. Plants are
erect 2 to 3 ft. high, bushy and much
branched. They like a sunny situation
and are not particular as to soil. Pkt. 10c,
34 oz. 50c.
2827 Polyanthus
Primula Elatior. Perfection Mixed.
Very pretty early spring flowering plants
suitable for the house or outdoor culture.
The flowers are borne in clusters on
8 to 10 inches above the foliage which
a rosette close to the ground. The
range from white to yellow and crimsc
yellow and red mixed. Pkt. 15c, ri oz
2809 Polemonium
Coeruleu, Grandiflorem Blue. Produce
during May, June and July erect stems 2 ft.
tall bearing terminal heads of attractive
violet blue flowers. The leaves
up of many small pointed leaflet
clustered mostly at the base of the
They grow easily, like partial shade and
considerable moisture. Sow in the late
summer or early fall. Pkt. 10c, 34 oz. 25c.
2812 Oriental Poppy Scarlet
For a gorgeous display few flowers can compete with these brilliant Poppies in June and
July. Immense silken cups of glowing scarlet, showing a black blotch at the base
petals. If after blooming the tops are carefully taken off, not to injure the crown,
very often bloom again in the fall. By cutting the flowers when they are in
last well as cut flowers. 234 ft. Pkt. 10c, 34 oz. 40c.
A COMPLETE CROSS-INDEX ON PAGES 3 AND 4 WILL HELP YOU FIND ANY ITEM QUICKLY
Statice
Sweet William Barbatus
Trollius, Globe Flower or Golden Ball
Among the finest of all gold and yellow perennials. The stems reach up about 18 inches,
bearing large double globe shaped flowers usually 134 inches across. The attractive
leaves are mostly at the base of the plant and are persistent throughout the summer,
though the flowers are borne in May and June. Sometimes a second crop of smaller
flowers is produced in the fall. The flowers are excellent for cutting or garden display.
They like moist cool spots in partial shade and a fairly heavy loam containing plenty of
humus. Seeds slow to germinate, sometimes not starting until the year following sowing.
2895 FINEST HYBRIDS MIXED. Includes all the rich shades of yellow, gold and
orange. Pkt. 15c, Vjg oz. 50c. _ _
Viola Cornuta, Hardy Tufted Pansy or Pansy Violet
The Tufted Pansies are very desirable free flowering plants which are perfectly hardy,
not running out like Pansies. We describe them with the Pansies on page 25.
1820 PANSY VIOLET MIXED. Pkt. 10c, 34 oz. 40c.
1821 Viola, Jersey or Blue Gem
fusion of bloom for a very long period, considerably longer than other Cornuta
The flowers are a very pleasing shade of deep violet blue, with an occasional
variation in tint, and may be relied on to come about 70% true from seed. Pkt.
Veronica, Speedwell
2919 Longifolia Blue ? mTs"
This beautiful flower is pictured in colors
on page 38 and described on page 39. They
are in full bloom from the middle of July until
the middle of September, carrying graceful
slender spikes of the small lavender blue flowers.
This is one of the best of the Veronicas on
account of its vigorous sturdy growth. You
will like the plants naturalized in front of shrub¬
bery, and the spikes are beautiful as cut flowers.
Plants 2 to 3 ft. high. Pkt. 15c, 34 oz. 40c.
2918 Q-ninaFci B,ue> Rose and White
'-c*- Mixed. This is a smaller
growing type of Veronica (1 to 1)4 ft.) and it
comes into bloom earlier bearing its pretty
spikes in July. Pkt. 10c, oz. 60c.
Hardy Violets
Viola Odorata. These are the Hardy
English violets which are so welcome in the
spring with their delicate fragrance.
Violets are easily grown if an effort is made to
imitate the conditions under which they natur¬
ally grow. They usually require abundant
moisture and partial shade, and a light covering
of fallen leaves or litter during the winter.
Seed may be started indoors early and trans¬
planted outside later on, or may be sown in a
cool shady place outside after cold weather is
over. You may also sow seed in late fall and
cover with leaves until spring.
2921 THE CZAR. Blue. Pkt. 15c, Vieoz. 50.
2922 SNOWFLAKE. White. Pkt. 15c, Vfc
oz. 50c.
A GOOD PERENNIAL BOOK
On page 84 you will find offered under No. 959
the “Little Book of Perennials.” This is a
fine book for anyone who is interested in grow¬
ing Perennials to own and read. The price is
reasonable, cloth bound $1.60. Paper
bound $1.05. Order a copy with your seeds
and plants.
2915 Valeriana Garden Heliotrope
Officinalis. This is a very charming flower
to grow, because of the delicious fragrance (like
Heliotrope) of the flowers, borne freely during
June and July. The flowers are rosy-white
carried in masses or heads and the plants grow
3 to 4 ft. high. Very easily grown in any fair
garden soil. Pkt. 10c, 34 oz. 30c.
Veronica
The Sweet Williams are too well known to need long description. They
are perennials of the easiest culture, splendid for massing in the hardy
border, making a gorgeous display when in bloom during May and June.
The plants are normally 15 to 18 inches high.
and Double Mixed
and double varieties. Pkt. 8c, A oz. 20c.
Templin-Bradley’s Single Giant Mixed
This is an extra fine mixture of Giant Flowering varieties, including the
brightest colors and shades not present in other mixtures, and the Mar¬
gined and Auricula eyed varieties. The florets are extra large. A
planting of this mixture will make a gorgeous display. Pkt. 12c, J4oz. 40c.
2866 ]\r pttt TT T 1 nnm i -n cr Dianthus Latifolius. This
l\ew rbVerDlOOming is the only Sweet William that
will bloom all summer. The plants are compact 12 to 15 inches tall and
are covered with richly colored flowers bom in clusters. Fortunately we
can offer this strain in a nice mixture of colors. Use these for bedding as
you would Geraniums or they are just as suitable for bordering. Pkt.
15c, 34 oz. 40c.
A Few Heads of Templin-Bradley’s Giant
Sweet William
2880 Thalictrum
Meadow Rue
Dipterocarpum. These stately plants
should be grown more. The foliage is
very pretty, like Maiden Hair Fern,
and this type, an introduction from
China, carries graceful plumes of rosy
purple flowers with conspicuous yellow
anthers. The plants grow 4 to 5 ft. high,
blooming in August and September.
They like full sunlight. The plants are
not absolutely hardy in the North and
it is safest to take them up in the fall
and store over winter in the cellar.
2858 Stofipp Sea
ouauice Lavender
Latifolia. The illustration shows the
graceful spreading panicles or sprays of
flowers which cover the plants during
July and August. The flowers them¬
selves are small and light purplish blue.
The sprays are much prized for drying
for winter bouquets and florists sell
quantities of them gilded or colored.
Nice to grow in the hardy borders or
the rock garden. Plants about 2 ft.
high. Pkt. 10c, 346 oz. 60c.
2497 Snow-in-Summer
See Cerastium on page 43.
2099 Tritnmfl T-Tnl- PnVer Hybrids- Easily grown from seed,
J. 1 1 LUlIld, XS.CLI rlUL FUK.C1 sometimes blooming the first year.
In the North lift the roots in the fall and store in the cellar like Dahlias. Described
among annuals on page 27. Pkt. 15c; Vf6 oz. 50c.
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Perennials in the Rock Garden
The advent of the rock garden has brought to us one of the
most interesting forms of gardening. It is true that the
name rock garden means nothing as to size. They vary in
size from a few square feet, perhaps in the comer of a larger
garden to those of great extent, perhaps acres, but, never¬
theless the interest and pleasure to be derived from them is
not measured by their size. In this type of garden many
varieties of plants appear at their best and it is here that
we reach the most intimate association with them. Too
often perhaps a rock garden is thought of as a garden con¬
taining rocks as well as flowers, true, in a measure but the
real rock garden goes much farther. It becomes a duplication
of nature’s effort to combine her bold ruggedness with the
delicate beauty of blooming plants. Some of the most
interesting and attractive rock gardens are quite small, no
effort having been made to out-do as to size, but instead
putting the real spirit of rock garden into whatever space was
available. The rock garden gives more opportunity for real
individuality than any other form of gardening.
There are many forms of this type of garden. Some of
course must be purely artificial creations of your own, some
perhaps may have an ideal natural location that may be de¬
veloped into a real place of beauty, then there are the wall or
bank garden and the foundation Rock garden and there may¬
be other forms that have not yet been used. In any form
this type of gardening is thoroughly absorbing and we have
included much in the catalog intended to be helpful in the
creation of a rock garden of your own.
Hardy Borders and Wild Gardens
The Hardy Border is probably the location in which our
herbaceous perennials are known the best. This sort of
planting needs no introduction to you, undoubtedly you have
seen many of them and noted the many different combina¬
tions and arrangements possible in them. The real garden
lover can get much joy and satisfaction in arranging a border
planting themselves. Perhaps you would like a pink border,
in which all the flowers are pink, a blue border or a yellow or
gold border. These may be planned with the help of the
catalog descriptions and the chart on pages 106 and 107
and may be very delightful and successful. Hardy borders
are adaptable to any home grounds, and provide much in
addition to your shrubs and other plantings that helps toward
the enjoyment of your home.
The Wild Garden is probably one of the latest forms of
gardening that is becoming popular to a certain extent. The
name is descriptive of the type of garden that it should be.
It is a garden where the plants are allowed to grow, as if of
their own accord they had selected this for their home. The
more natural the more successful is a garden of this sort.
Perhaps only a small corner of your yard, perhaps a garden
of large extent, the possibilities in this direction are unlimited.
One garden of this type which is perhaps the most famous is
of more than three hundred acres. But in the small wild
garden in your own yard you may have as much pleasure as
in a much larger one, here shrubs, perennials, ferns, etc., can
all be placed without regard to formal plan, following only
your idea of how nature would arrange them.
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The Best Perennial Seeds
One of the most essential factors to the success and enjoyment of a garden is good virile seed true to
variety and strong healthy plants. This is the fundamental principle on which our business is built ; and
realizing to the fullest extent that you must depend on us to know these qualities in our products, it is
uppermost in our mind that the best is none too good for our customers and friends. Not until our
laboratory tests and our trial grounds have proven to us that we are giving you something that will
benefit your garden do we offer you any new variety or strain. Among perennials especially is this true
for you are planting not for this year alone but for permanency in your garden for several years to come.
Better Seed Means Better Flowers
Your great ambition is to have the best flowers possible in your garden and
it is our greatest desire to help you to accomplish this ambition. So year
after year we are trying out new varieties and new strains and offering you
only the best and most satisfactory. That is why the seed we offer you will
produce such excellent results. Note the Delphinium at the left, these were
grown at our nursery last year and helped convince us that this strain was
worthy of including in out list.
From Many Parts of the World
Great Horticulturists and Plant-breeders in many parts of the world, have
spent years, of their fives, developing and improving many varieties of
garden flowers, until their tireless efforts have given us the marvelous
strains that are now available for you to plant in your garden. They have
contributed their part in supplying this seed so that you might more fully
enjoy your garden flowers. Not only is size and beauty of bloom their aim,
many of the very desirable flowers have unfortunate traits or habits that
must be corrected that they may be fit subjects for the garden. Hardiness
is also a feature in perennial varieties that must be essential, for they must
be able to sleep in the frozen ground under a blanket of snow during the
winter that they may again be with us when spring returns.
So it is that each year we are able to offer you more desirable varieties and
better types of the flowers that you are already growing.
Your Perennial Garden
The glory of your Hardy Perennial Garden is in its variety of bloom. Each
in its particular season giving fully its gorgeous array of color. Thus it is
that the success and satisfaction of this sort of a garden depends in great
measure on the proper selection and arrangement of the varieties. Some
plant a clump of one variety here and another there without consideration
of their color, height or season of bloom. Greater satisfaction may be had
by studying these features and arranging your plantings accordingly.
Knowing your need of this information in making the proper selections we
have endeavored to fill all available space in this catalog with good reliable
worth while information that will be useful to you in building a better
garden. Look through the catalog carefully for these pages of information
and save your catalog for future reference, perhaps, marking the things
that you think especially useful to you.
Delphinium Hybrids
60
Templin -Bradley’s Vegetable Seed -
You have all heard the axiom “Garden for health.” With a vegetable garden this is doubly true. Here we receive
not only the great benefits of the healthful out of doors exercise in direct contact with nature but we also receive
untold benefits from the fresh vegetables that we use on our tables, direct from the garden without the loss of
any of their health building qualities.
So lets grow more of our own vegetables not only to reduce the expense of buying all we use but to learn the
real tasty qualities of the vegetables when gathered and used fresh from the garden. Even a small plot of ground
will produce quantities of vegetables for you. Many times two or more crops can be taken from the same ground,
a later crop replacing the early, or a quick growing crop being grown between those that do not need their full
space until late in the season. You will be delighted with the results from a few well selected vegetable seeds.
Vegetables for Your Own Table
There is no more satisfactory way of obtaining good fresh vege¬
tables of the best quality for your own use than to grow them
in your own garden and gather them just as you need them.
Vegetables begin to lose their tenderness and good flavor very
soon after they have been gathered, and when they have lain
in the market for a day or even several hours they have lost
much of their best qualities. Consider also the convenience
of being able to step into your garden and select a nice fresh
lot of several varieties just when you are ready to prepare
your dinner. Not only can you have your favorites but you
can have just as many or as few as you wish. How handy it
is too, when an unexpected guest drops in just at meal time
to have extra supplies so near at hand.
Planning
The Vegetable
Garden
Before any seed is planted,
your garden should be well
worked out on paper. If you
had a garden last year, you
probably discovered some
things that you would like to
change. Each year you will
make improvements. If this
is your first garden, we par¬
ticularly want to emphasize the importance of a garden
plan. It will save disappointment later.
The size of your garden will depend upon several things — the
space you have available, the size of the family, and your
fondness for vegetables. Remember that a small garden well
tended is more profitable than a large garden neglected.
After the size is decided on, work out the arrangement of your
garden. Consider first the long season vegetables, those that
need space the entire season.
Consider also the characteristics of the different vegetables,
for example, tall growing kinds like com should not be planted
in such a way that they will shade crops that need lots of sun.
Some kinds, like lettuce, are really benefitted by partial shade.
Plan for a wide variety of vegetables. You undoubtedly
have certain favorites and no two families will agree on this
point. Plant plentifully of the varieties you especially like .
Vegetables to Sell for Profit
Many of our customers who have always grown their own
vegetables in order to have them fresh for their tables have
found that their neighbors who did not grow vegetables were
glad to secure them direct from the garden and have been
able to dispose of their surplus with no trouble and with a
nice little profit to themselves. _ So now they are growing
larger quantities, and greater variety and are obtaining much
pleasure and profit from only small areas of garden in the
backyard. Many who live on much traveled highways have
found that the motorist who passes also knows that the
fresher vegetables are the best and are glad to be able to
secure their supplies at the roadside stand of the home gar¬
dener, much fresher than when obtained from the markets.
Keep Your
Garden Busy
Especially if the space you
have for vegetable garden¬
ing purposes is limited, you
will want to keep every part
of it busy the entire growing
season. Some crops planted
early will be out of the way
and leave room for other
planting of the same crops
or for other vegetables en¬
tirely we suggest a few
items that may be used as companion or succession crops:
fl) Turnips between rows of early sweet com.
(2) Late squash between hills of early sweet com.
(3) Late celery or cabbage between rows of early peas.
(4) Sweet corn and cucumbers.
(5) Pepper plants may follow early peas or onion sets.
(6) Early potatoes and late sweet corn.
(7) Early peas, lettuce and tomatoes.
There are several “early” crops which others may follow,
Beans, Early Beets, Early Cabbage, Early Sweet Corn,
Lettuce, Peas, Early Potatoes, Radishes, Spinach, Early
Turnips.
And then the following are “late” crops which generally
replace the early ones — Late Beets, Brussels Sprouts, Late
Cabbage, Cauliflower, Celery, Sweet Corn, Kale, Spinach,
Turnips.
Radishes require little space and the early varieties are out of
the way quickly.
Just a section of the Templin-Bradley Trial Grounds
where each year thousands of varieties are grown.
Vegetables as well as flowers, to test quality and pro¬
ductiveness. This is only part of the insurance of
quality that you receive with seeds purchased from
The Templin-Bradley Company.
“I have bought my seeds
from you for 32 years and I
think your seeds and plants
are wonderful. They are
always SURE.”
Mrs. Fremont Spitler,
Bloomville, Ohio
“You may be sure that as
long as I need seed or shrubs
you will receive my orders as
in the past 15 years.”
A. M. Littlefield,
Waltham, Mass.
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Growing the Finest Vegetables
j The greatest pleasure from a vegetable garden comes in having the proper varieties and having
a good succession of plantings. Many varieties must have an earlier start than they get if
planted directly in the garden, some of these are Cabbage, Cauliflower, Celery, Egg Plant,
! Peppers, Tomatoes and Lettuce for very early crop. Plants for these should be started inside.
| Below we give you some hints on how to do this successfully.
Growing th<
A little practice will make it easy for you to grow plants. If
you have a hotbed, that is the ideal place to do all such work.
A hotbed is really a greenhouse on a modified scale.
Many of you will be content at first with a window box or flat
for starting early seeds. Fill this box with fine soil — a mixture
of equal parts of leaf mold (rotted leaves) soil from the woods
and clean sand will be perfectly satisfactory. Sift it to get out
all coarse particles and stones.
Moisten the soil — but do not have it wet. Sow the seed in
rows in the box and barely cover the fine seed. If you start
several varieties in the same box be sure to mark them in
some way as it is easy to forget the names. Drop the seed
right <pn the surface and press it in with the edge of a stick
or sprinkle some loose soil over it.
Until the seedling plants appear lay a newspaper or a pane
of glass over the box to prevent the rapid evaporation of the
moisture. Keep the box in a room temperature 60° to 70°
Fahrenheit. A sunny window is an ideal place. As the little
j Best Plants
plants grow do not let them overcrowd each other. Thin
them out and transplant some to another box or into flower
pots or pans. Almost without exception plants are benefitted
by at least one transplanting before the final setting out.
This has a tendency to make many more fine short roots
rather than few long straggly ones. The plant is much better
able to stand the strain of moving outdoors and making
rapid, steady growth with this kind of a root system to start
with.
During the time the plants are growing in the box keep the
soil moist — but not wet. Simply the fact that the surface is
dry is no cause for alarm. Dig into the soil with the finger and
if you do not find it moist inch down, it is time for water.
As the plants grow and the time for setting out approaches,
open the window near the box during the warm part of the
day and even set the box outdoors for a few hours at a time.
This will “harden them off” getting them accustomed to
cooler conditions. It really toughens the plant fibres.
Cold I
Hotbeds and cold frames are sometimes confused, but the
cold frame is heated by the sun’s rays only. It does not allow
the starting of plants as early as the hotbed, but it means an
advance of two or three weeks over the season.
CONSTRUCTION. It is very easy to build a cold frame.
No deep excavation need be made unless you wish to replace
the soil. Make it of good substantial planking that will stand
the weather and of any size that you wish, remembering that
the standard size of sash is 3 by 6 ft. If the back end or side
is 15 inches high and the front about 8 inches the sash will
have the proper incline.
LOCATION. Same as for the hot bed. One fine place to
make a cold frame is right against the basement window of
the house. Then build it without a back and so arranged that
!rames
the window can be opened to let heat from the basement get
into the cold frame. An arrangement like this is very con¬
venient, especially if your basement is heated.
A cold frame against a basement window
Transplanting
j If you buy your plants from a florist or professional plant
grower, secure them with as much earth around the roots as
possible and get them into the ground without delay. Plants
in pots cost more but it is easier to set them out with success.
Before lifting the plants from the flat or bed soak the soil
around them thoroughly several hours before. Then when
you lift them the soil will adhere to the roots. Do not lift
more than you can plant without delay. If you have to carry
them a considerable distance, better place the plants in a
or Setting Out
shallow pan immersing the roots in thin mud or cover with a
damp cloth. It is very important not to let the fine roots feel
the warm sun and wind for even two minutes.
The plot where the plants are to be set should have been
worked mellow and loose beforehand and then allowed to
settle.
Make the holes for the plants plenty big enough to accom¬
modate the roots without crowding and set the plant a little
deeper than it stood in its original bed. With the fingers press
the soil firmly around the roots as you fill in. If the soil is very
dry, pour some water in the hole and then cover with dry soil
on the surface. It is important to pack the soil firmly around
the roots, leaving no air spaces. By no means water the foli¬
age of the plants or the surface of the soil around the plant,
especially if the sun is out warm. When this is done the soil
bakes hard around the stem so the plant is literally choked
to death. Leave loose, dry soil on the surface.
If care is used in setting the plants it is not necessary to cover
them. They will wilt down in the middle of the day, perhaps,
but in two or three days they will be standing up sturdily.
General Directions for Wi
There are a few principles that apply to the winter storing of
most vegetables and they are:
(1) A low temperature, which can be kept above freezing and
fairly even.
(2) Good ventilation.
(3) Good drainage (freedom from standing water).
(4) A fairly moist atmosphere.
(5) Good, sound vegetables dug at
the proper time. t«ni 4E
WHEN TO HARVEST. All veg- Jk
etables for storage should be har-
vested if possible when the ground Jg&Mk
is dry, and except in the case of po-
tatoes, not before freezing weather ^|||||||gg|
makes it necessary. Let them
lie outdoors for a few hours until
In removing the tops of root crops The outdoor pits shou
such as Beets, Carrots and Turnips, cause when once ope:
leave an inch or so of the top on the must be
nter Storage of Vegetables
root; this prevents bleeding and drying out.
Whether it is Potatoes or Cabbage, Carrots or Squash — in
any case only store sound, well matured specimens. A chain
is no stronger than its weakest link, and by the same sign
one diseased or poor specimen may quickly spoil the entire
contents of a pit.
BASEMENT OR CELLAR. The basements or cellars of a
great many homes have the right
conditions present, and there
H|k is the logical place to store your vege-
llllll^rt tables. In other homes, however, the
gillie. basement is either very damp, or
-tectthicj else the furnace makes it just the
|||||ap|||||. opposite — warm and too dry. Per-
Blliiliilliiilk haps a corner or one end of your cel-
lar partitioned off will be just right.
If, however, your cellar is not
Id be made small be- adapted for the storing of vege-
ned all the vegetables tables, plan to keep them in an out-
taken out door pit or an outdoor cellar.
ORDER YOUR SEED EARLY SO YOUR PLANTS WILL BE READY AT PROPER TIME
It is the new and special varieties that help to make your vegetable
garden of more interest, more pleasure and more profit.
61 Sure Crop Wax Bean, A “Sure Cropper’’ surfc^wis
just made for the gardener in every way, in earliness, yield, appearance and quality. The
big pods fill up a basket in no time and they are handsome enough to attract anybody’s
attention. When served on the table you will find them delicious and tender. In detail,
the pods are 5J4 to 6M> inches long — nearly straight, some being slightly curved — oval in
k cross section, and a beautiful clear yellow. Ready in 60 days. Pkt. 10c, K lb. 20c, lb.
I 45c, 3 lbs. $1.10.
F 65 TT-nri trail Wav Rpon The Plant is dwarf, not extremely
l CW U111 1V CUICU VV ax Dean heaw. but bearinv abundant.1v of lieht
Sure
Crop
The Best
Wax
Bean
222 Italian Green Sprouting Broccoli 4b?eewinvthis
country but rapidly gaining the popularity it has in Europe; Plants grow
quickly producing a large head at center of plant in about 90 days. This head
is a tight cluster like Cauliflower except in color which is bluish green. After
this head is removed the plant produces many branches bearing smaller terminal
heads, and more grow as the first are gathered for use. The quality is equal to
— - - Cauliflower. Pkt. 10c, 34 oz. 60c, oz. $1.00.
241 Golden Acre Cabbage, Earliest Round Head
Growing next to many other varieties we find it extra early forming a solid head a week earlier
than Copenhagen Market, and very uniform, almost every head a perfect specimen. The absence
of large outer leaves permits close planting. Golden Acre is so solid and hard that it will stand
sometime without bursting and it can be shipped and stored better than other early varieties.
Pkt. 15c, % oz. 25c, oz. 75c, K lb. $2.00, lb. $6.00.
274 Wisconsin No. 8 Hollander Cabbage
type which is practically immune to the “yellows” a cabbage disease which is disastrous in some
sections. It has the hard heading, long keeping characteristics of the Hollander, the plants being
a little larger and more spreading. The heads are round or slightly flattened and very solid.
Pkt. 15c, 34 oz. 45c, oz. 75c, M lb. $2.00.
328 O-ro-ncr^ poo P o rrnf Thls 1S a beautiful carrot for the home garden
urange ^oreiess ^arroi and market. In shape it is quite like Nantes
but a trifle more tapering, smooth, 7 to 8 inches long and 1 M to 2 inches across at the shoulder.
On real good deeply worked soil the roots are longer (10 to 12 inches). Color is ofange red.
This carrot is a remarkably good keeper, yet is tender with a very small core (practically
coreless) and of very fine table quality. Pkt. 10c, oz. 22c, 34 lb. 60c, lb. $1.75.
Golden Plume 5"Ly„’tbindYee
from string or hollow stalks. Golden
Plume or Wonderful is really a wonderful
new celery and in some sections bids fair to
supersede Self-blanching and other varieties.
It grows quickly, produces semi-dwarf,
heavy stalks, thicker than Self-blanching,
with a well blanched solid heart. The color is
a beautiful golden, and the flavor is par ex¬
cellence. Not a winter keeper but perhaps the
best early celery and profitable for early
market. Last year this proved to be the
most popular celery with our customers.
Pkt. 15c, y8 oz. 30c, M oz- 50c, oz. $1.50.
424 Express Pickier
den Plume Cucumber
Express is the earliest pickling cucumber, bearing a remark¬
able number of small uniform fruits, and we certainly recom¬
mend it to the home gardener, who wants pickles and lots of
them. Only 334 to 4 inches long when full grown. Pkt.
10c, oz. 22c, 34 lb 55c, lb. $1.60.
F orcing Cucumber
gives an idea of the shape of these long slender ’
fruits. They are of a rich deep green color, which is retained
until ripening. You will find it a dandy sheer for your
table, and a ready market seller. For the greenhouse man
this variety is unexcelled. It is the best forcing type.
Pkt. 15c, oz. 35c, M lb. $1.00, lb. $3.00.
Templin-
Bradley’sj
Forcing |
Cucum- \
ber
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- In Your 1929 Garden
We offer these new vegetables as varieties that have been tried
and proven to be fully up to what we claim. Why not try them?
563 Golden Champlain, Earliest Muskmelon
Without question the earliest yellow fleshed melon on the market today. Records have
been made of its being ready to eat 57 days after the seed was planted. Its vigorous growth,
productiveness, hardiness and good quality have been proved beyond any doubt. The
flesh is golden yellow, deep and so temptingly sweet. In shape nearly round — medium size
and heavily netted. Pkt. 15c, 34 oz. 25c, oz. 40c, lb. $1.25.
582 Ohio Sugar, Sweetest Green Melon £-ee°n s<SdsT^uf op
and the best to eat of any green fleshed melon on the market. The flesh is very thick,
tender, yet firm and sugary as can be. In shape the melon is round or slightly oval,
distinctly ribbed and netted. Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, 34 lb. 60c, lb. $1.85.
718 California Wonder Pepper
This
sometimes
weighing a pound, and nearly square, four inches across and a trifle longer. The main crop
ripens fairly late, but good sized peppers can be gathered early. When young the fruits are
dark green, turning to crimson as they ripen.
Wonder combines the quality of Pimento and
the size of Crimson Giant and exceeds both
in thickness of flesh. Pkt. 10c, Y oz. 40c,
oz. $1.25, M lb. S3. 75.
Radish,
£axa
679 New Pea, May Mom
Plant as early as you would Alaska as the seed
will stand cold, wet soil. It pods up quickly
also, so it is possible to have May Mom in
edible stage before any other large podded high
quality pea. The vines are sturdj', 15 to 18
inches tall, producing broad 4 inch pods. Pkt.
10c, 34 lb. 20c, lb. 45c, 3 lbs. $1.25.
688 Pea, World’s Record
An improved Gradus, from which variety it
gets its extremely good quality, but it is a much
heavier and surer yielder. Vines 2 to 234 ft.
tall, pods handsome dark green. 334 inches long.
Y lb. 17c, lb. 45c, 3 lbs. $1.25.
Pea, May Morn
741 New Saxa Radish, Earliest Forcing Variety ggSagr s£ert “nSmifS
20 days from seed. The roots are bright scarlet, round as a marble, smooth with very little tap root and a small top.
Flesh crisp and juicy. A favorite for greenhouse forcing, market garden and the first crop outdoors in the home garden.
Pkt. 10c, oz. 15c, 34 lb. 35c, lb. $1.10. _
Spinach, Juliana
780 Juliana Spinach
Develops within a few days as quickly
as Bloomsdale, and is much longer
standing. Some experts are of the
opinion that Juliana will in .time replace
all other early Spinach, suitable for earl-
est Spring or fall planting. It is a thick
crumpled leaf variety of close compact
growth, in that way preferable to King of
Denmark. It will not stand as long as
Denmark but is earlier add has a better
leaf. Juliana is going to be a money¬
maker for the gardener and a superb
homegarden variety. Oz. 10c, 34 lb. 25c,
lb. 65c; 5 lbs. $2.75.
790 Zucchini Squash
Claimed to be the best eating sum¬
mer Squash ever grown. The high
quality of the Cocozelle Squash has long
been known. The Zucchini in appear¬
ance is very similar to the Cocozelle, but
has quite a distinct flavor and those who
have tried it say it’s the best Squash they
ever ate. The plants are of the summer
bush type and very productive. The
fruits are elongated, slightly curved,
smooth and dark green, but unlike the
Cocozelle they do not become striped
when ripening. They are in the best
condition to eat when 6 or 8 inches long.
Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c.
832 Red River Tomato
An extra early with very firm flesh. This variety was devel¬
oped at the North Dakota Experiment Station, where they find it one of
the very earliest, and the most solid and meaty early sort ever on
trial. At a Canadian Station it outyielded all other sorts. The
fruits are slightly flattened, smooth, bright scarlet with solid meat of
splendid flavor. Last season we sent out sample packets of this variety
and had many splendid reports. Pkt. 15c, 34 oz. 40c.
818 Templin-Bradley’s Everbearer Tomato
The best early, long season, home garden tomato. How would you
like to have a tomato that you can pick as early as Earliana, and yet keep
on picking for a long season after and get nice smooth good sized, scarlet
fruits? That is just how the Everbearer behaves. For an early variety,
the fruits are surprisingly large, smooth and free from blemish. Pkt. 15c,
34 oz. 40c, oz. 70c, 34 lb. $2.00.
819 Marglobe Tomato-Disease Resistant
This variety was introduced by the U. S. Dept, of Agriculture for its resist¬
ance to “wilt” and “nail head rust.” It is a scarlet fruited main crop
variety; the result of a cross between Marvel and Globe, and has retained
the best characteristics of each. It produces a heavy crop of large smooth,
meaty, deep globe shaped fruits. Pkt. 15c, Y oz. 40c, oz. 75c, 34 lb.
$2.00.
SEE THE INDEX PAGES 3 AND 4 FOR COMPLETE LISTS
Dwarf Green Pod Beans
TO HAVE BEANS AT THEIR BEST — Make several successive plantings. As most varieties are
ready to pick in 45 to 50 days you can keep planting just as long as there is that much time left
before frost. Another good idqa is to plant an early and late variety at the same time. Pick beans
while the pods are young and tender. Steady picking induces greater production. Do not jerk the
pods off but snip them off with scissors, knife or finger nail.
CULTURE — Bush Beans. Plant in a warm fertile soil after all danger of frost is past, placing
beans about 3 inches apart in trench, 2 to 234 inches deep. The rows should be 24 to 30 inches apart.
Do not cultivate or pick beans when plants are wet.
QUANTITY OF SEED. One pound should plant a 100 ft. row. 90 lbs. an acre. Of Bush Limas
one pound should plant 75 hills, 40 lbs. an acre. They are usually planted in hills about 2 ft. apart,
placing 5 to 6 seeds in a hill, pressed eye down into the soil.
21 1\/Ta Certainly the handsomest green pod bean in
LCl JJlCLC LJ1 CCI1 TUU cultivation. The pods are extremely long, often
7 to 8 inches and straight as an arrow, oval, flat and slender. The pods are ready very early and
should be pulled before overgrown. They become stringy if left too long on the plant. 34 lb. 16c,
lb. 45c, 3 lbs. $1.15.
22 Burpee’s Stringless of
round-podded varieties. Early, very productive — pods
tender, fleshy and free from strings. Whether for home or
market, we know of no variety of more good qualities. Ready
lb. 15c, lb. 45c, 3 lbs. $1.20.
ly Bountiful S*kr5dd2i
varieties, pods 634 to 7 inches long, stout, flat and nearly
straight, stringless, and of fine quality; color light green.
Very early, vigorous, "hardy and productive. 34 lb. 16c,
lb. 50c, 3 lbs. $1.25.
24 rvisirif- 9'f-ri-ncrlF'CQ (Round Pod). Anexceed-
Vjld.HL OLirngieSS ingly productive and very
variety. Similar to Burpee’s Stringless,
, and a shade lighter green.
Refugee 1000 to 1
Bountiful
25 Full TVTpfl<;nre (Rou?d R°d)- , Yields ? large
" bill lYlCdoUl C quantity of fine, large, dark green
pods. What is more they are fine-grained, tender, and of very
good table quality. Full Measure is a great favorite
localities both for home and market garden. 34 lb.
45c, 3 lbs. $1.15.
26 Refugee 1000 to 1
tender fine grained, juicy, round pods. Planted with the early
varieties will bear a week later. 34 lb. 17c, lb. 48c, 3 lbs.
$1.25.
27 Black Valentine
large quantities of handsome dark green, 6 inch, slender and
slightly curved pods. The plant is very early and more
vigorous than Red Valentine. The flesh is fine grained fibrous
and somewhat stringy. 34 lb. 15c, lb. 40c, 3 lbs. $1.00.
Full Measure
New Wonder Bush Lima
NllTRAGIIV
See
Page
69
All Bean crops are increased by
inoculating the seed.
Dwarf or Bush Lima Beans
91 New Wonder
The recognized standard of Bush Lima Bean quality.
Large, robust, compact, plants; productive. Pods
uniformly large, produced in clusters and maturing in midseason. Large flat beans
of superior quality. Pkt. 10c, 34 lb* 18c> lb* 50c, 3 lbs. $1.25.
92 The plant is ideal for productiveness and disease resistance, I ]
V OrCinOOK bearing the large pods in clusters of 4 to 6 well up above
the ground. The pods and beans are of the Potato Lima type, large, thick and
handsome. Early, being ready to eat in 75 to 80 days yet productive over a long
period. A dandy home garden variety and one that makes money for the market
gardener. Pkt. 10c, 34 lb. 22c, lb. 60c, 3 lbs. $1.50.
93 T Tjh in .4 n renn ’ c FarltrYbe earliest of all Lima Beans-— by plant-
XTcIlQcrSOIl o H/cxl ly ing it gardeners in even the northernmost i
States can enjoy Limas from their own gardens. Pods are small but borne so '
plentifully that the yield is large. Beans of excellent flavor. 34 lb- 15c, lb. 45c,
3 lbs. $1.15.
106 White Baking Bean New Robust
Also called “1000 to 1” Field Bean. The dry beans are the same shape and color
as the popular Boston Pea Bean, but it has been proved by experiment stations \[
that New Robust outyields all other white beans. 34 lb. 12c, lb. 30c, 3 lbs. 75c.
Good Bean Seed is scarce this year so order yours early. In comparing,
remember our prices on this page include mail delivery. For quantity
prices see page 75.
THE TEMPLIN-BRADLEY CO., NATIONWIDE SEEDSMEN AND NURSERYMEN. CLEVELAND. OHIO
Dwarf Wax Pod Beans
61 Qiirp Omri \A7gy (Oval Round Pod). Certainly one of the best of the
OU.I C VV ctA black seeded varieties as it is early, has attractive ten¬
der pods, and is a “sure cropper.” Pods are to 6H inches long, nearly straight or
slightly curved. For additional description and illustration see page 52. Pkt. 10c,
yi lb. 20c, lb. 45c, 3 lbs. $1.10.
62 \A7<^hKf*r (Flat Pod)* It is very vigorous, healthy, - .-j— - ■«
VVCUUC1 and wonderfully productive. In our exper- WBHBgfr . .isBfc j
ience, Webber is invariably ready to pick before any other wax
bean and will yield more than any with the single exception of
Sure Crop Wax. Broad, flat, golden yellow, gracefully curved, Kf K m
pods are absolutely free from strings. ]/i lb. 15c, lb. 40c, 3 lbs. SR | K y Bg
63 Improved Golden Po«r" tSreJidy swe' W t W If
Golden Wax, and it will pay you to plant our strain on this splen- IS ‘.I
did variety. Pods perfectly straight, very broad, flat, but thick S 1 M, _
through, fleshy and stringless. An early abundant cropper. n «:;f M HI
yi lb. 15c, lb. 40c, 3 lbs. $1.00. S I I Hj
64 T-TnHcnn (Flat Pod). The best late maturing wax E W J£’ S Hi
IIUUoUIl bean. A wonderful yielder, the plants being
loaded with long, straight, handsome, creamy-white pods. It is ■ 4 Mr m H
vigorous, hardy, seldom being affected by rust or blight, For a M|.: 1 M
fall crop there is no better variety, the heavy foliage being great | Bjjfe
protection against frost. The heavy foliage also protects the I
pods from the heat of summer. 10 days later than Webber. M|>.
yi lb. 16c, lb. 40c, 3 lbs. $1.10.
Hodson
INOCULATE
* Webber * -
See page 69
65 Unrivalled. Wax (0ya,FiatPod)* ai
, „ , . . clAAt;,a vv early bean of great va
full description see page 52. Pkt. 10c, M lb. 22c, 11
lbs. $1.30.
Ward well’s (Flat Pod). Yields heavy pi
VVdlUWCll b the finest looking, largest ;
quahty pods imaginable. They are long, straight, bi
Remember That Our
Prices on Beans
Include Postage
Wardwell’s
Pole or Cornhill Beans
CULTURE — Same as for bush beans except they must be provided with something to
climb upon. If planted in hills poles will answer the purpose, or if planted in rows a con¬
tinuous wire or heavy twine trellis is excellent.
QUANTITY OF SEED. One pound should plant 100 hills, 30 lbs. an acre.
116 T^za-t-i+H^lrTT- or °Id Homestead. The most useful and satis-
IVenLUCKy W onuer factory of all the green podded Pole Beans. Early,
wonderfully prolific, bearing continually until frost; pods very long, in clusters. May be
planted with com. y£ lb. 16c, lb. 40c, 3 lbs. $1.10.
117 ri-rklrl^-n Wqy The best of a11 the Wax Pod Pole Beans-
'J'-'IU.Cll V-^lLlbLCl VV dX pQds 6 to 8 inches long, in clusters, golden
yellow, thick, fleshy and stringless. Shelled beans pure white. lb. 16c, lb. 45c, 3 lbs.
$1.15.
118 T ,Q7v TTT'JT— One of the most popular either for snaps, shell beans (white
i-dcx&y VV 11C Seed), or dry beans for winter use. The pods are borne in large
clusters. Long, broad, thick and fleshy, green pods. % lb. 15c, lb. 40c, 3 lbs. $1.10.
119 Pnf QVinrf nr PnrriVnll Fine for planting in com. Pods fleshy and
'-'llL OIIOI L Oi v-OITlIllli of good quality. A good yielder and well
liked wherever grown. Green pod. yi lb. 16c, lb. 40c, 3 lbs. $1.10.
120 Horticultural or Cranberry (Wren’s Egg) a°sheaiiead
bean, either green or dry. Dry seed speckled, yi lb. 16c, lb. 45c, 3 lbs. $1.15.
121 T rvncr An interesting novelty from the old country. Long, slim,
A-fUlig round pods often 2 to 3 ft. long. A great curiosity that always
attracts attention. Pkt. 10c, 2 pkts. 15c.
Golden
Cluster
Wax
Bean
NlTRAGlN
ORDER YOUR BEANS EARLY AS SUPPLIES ARE LIMITED
Tender Table Beets
Early
Wonder —
Best
Early
Beet
WHY GROW BEETS — Root crops give more food value for the space occupied
than any other vegetable. Beets are the most popular of all root crops. Beets may
be stored for winter use. Best of all, the small beets pulled and used soon after, are
much sweeter and more tender than any you could buy. Try some buttered tender
baby beets from your own garden this year. Make at least two plantings of beets
so that you have plenty for early use and for winter storage as well.
TABLE BEETS. Beets like well enriched moist soil,
i 1 inch deep in rows 12 to 16 inches apart, and thin out
to stand 4 inches apart. First sowing may be made as early as the soil
is in good workable condition, later plantings up to July 1st.
QUANTITY OF SEED. One ounce should sow a SO to 75 foot row,
5 to 6 pounds an acre. Packets of the standard varieties will contain
about 34 ounce.
171 TT'orl^r The finest beet for extra early planting
rbany wonaer and quick resuits. Has wen shape!
smooth roots and small top. Fully described on page 52 among our
vegetable specialties. Templin-Bradley Extra Select Strain,
Superfine Quality. Pkt. 10c, oz. 18c, % lb. 50c, lb. $1.40.
196 Mammoth
harvest
28c, lb.
173 Crosby’s Egyptian
T. B. Special Strain
An improved strain of the old Egyptian
and now the standard for early market.
The roots are flattened globe shaped;
skin deep red, flesh slightly zoned. The
tops are small, but larger than Early
Wonder.
We have a limited quantity of a special
stock seed quality of Crosby’s Egyp¬
tian. Much extra work has been done
on this to perfect uniformity in shape
and color of roots until it is well nigh
perfection. Pkt. 8c, oz. 15c, lb.
40c, lb. $1.25.
Beets for Winter Use
Sow the seed in June and July for
a nice stock of beets for winter
use. They are easy to store.
On page 51 are directions for
winter storage of root crops.
Templin
Bradley’s
Special
Strain
174 Crimson Globe ^feerfnrg
an unusually smooth strain that shows
few rootlets. Medium size; globe shape.
Flesh deep purple-red; lightly zoned;
sweet and tender. Pkt. 5c, oz. 12c, M lb.
35c, lb. $1.00.
175
Fine for the home
EcllpSe garden because of its
medium small smooth roots and very
sweet tender flesh. Pkt. 6c, oz. 12c,
lb. 35c, lb. $1.00.
Crosby’s
Egyptian
176 "Dp-f-mif- T)nrlr "PpH Ihe ^est f,or can"ins or main crop.
-L-'CLIUIL LJcxlrL JXCU. Detroit makes a beautiful appearance
served on the table or bunched for market, retaining its deep red color no
matter how served. A big cropper with small upright tops permitting close
planting. The roots are globe shaped. Skin and flesh dark blood red without
the white zones. Sweet, tender and delicious. Pkt. 8c, oz. 15c, 34 lb. 40c,
lb. $1.25.
Mangel Beets for Poultry and Stock
Stock and poultry raisers have found that it pays to grow mangels for winter
feed. Mangels increase the flow and better the quality of milk, help to keep .
cows in good healthy condition, besides saving tons of fodder.
QUANTITY OF SEED. One ounce should sow a 75 to 100 ft. row. 5 to 6
pounds an acre.
Long Red
The heaviest yielding of all
mangels — often 2 34 ft- long and
easy to harvest. Oz. 8c, 34 lb.
Detroit
Dark Red
very heavy. Grows half out of ground-
25c, lb. 65c, 5 lbs. $2.75, postpaid.
PnlHpn piorvf- Best of the yellow mangels and said to
''-JOiU.CIl VJTlcu.lL contain more sugar, so richer feed than the
red varieties. Oz. 8c, 34 lb. 25c, lb. 60c, 5 lbs. $2.50, postpaid.
tt ir* Oi-i0-Qr The richest of all mangels in sugar
Xiclll OUgdl content and feeding value. Ready to
earlier than others. Skin rose colored; flesh white. Oz. 10c, 34 lb.
70c, 5 lbs. $3.00, postpaid.
Swiss Chard or Spinach Beet
T lirnllriQ No other vegetable will produce more nutritious
1^/U.LU.llU.o greens from a small space than Swiss Chard. It
grows rapidly, forming broad, flat, beautiful wax-like stems which are
delicious when cooked and served like spinach or asparagus. Pkt. 7c,
oz. 15c, 2 ozs. 25c, 34 lb. 40., lb. $1.25.
Belongs to the cab¬
bage family. Small
Golden Giant
226 Perfection Brussels Sprouts
neads of delicious quality are abundantly produced along the stem, the
plants growing about 2 ft. high. Cultivate same as late cabbage. Produces
tender little heads from October to December in the North, and through¬
out the winter in the South. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25.
Swiss Chard
THE TEMPLIN-BRADLEY CO.. NATIONWIDE SEEDSMEN AND NURSERYMEN. CLEVELAND. OHIO
Fine Strains of Cabbage
57
SURELY YOU WANT CABBAGE. A nice head of cabbage doesn’t require
lot of wholesome food it will give you. Creamed cabbage, cabbage salad, cold
you have some favorite methods of your own for preparing cabbage.
CULTURE — Sow the seed of early varieties in hot beds or boxes indoors in
Februarv and March, transplanting to the open ground in April and May at
which time seed of the midseason varieties may be sown for later transplanting.
Seed of the late varieties should be sown in good garden ground early m May
and transplanted later. Cabbage should stand 18 to 24 inches apart in rows
30 to 36 inches apart. Cabbage should be kept thoroughly cultivated through¬
out the season.
QUANTITY OF SEED. An ounce should produce about 2.500 plants, 34 lb.
enough for one acre. Packets of our standard varieties will contain about 34
ounce of seed.
241 A A ro The earliest round headed variety and a wonderful
vjrOlQCIl xAClC recent introduction. For complete description
see No. 241, page 52. Pkt. 15c, 34 oz. 25c, oz. 75c, 34 lb- $2.00, lb. $6.00.
274 VX 71 ~ _* TYT^ Q A disease resistant strain of a hard headed
Wisconsin 1NO. O winter variety. Complete description
No. 274, page 52. Pkt. 15c, 34 oz. 45c, oz. 75c.
242 Early Jersey Wakefield
The best known and most popular
early variety. Uniform, conical or
pointed, solid heads. More largely
grown for early market than any other
variety. The variety we would advise
planting for the very earliest, for home
or market. Pkt. 8c, oz. 30c, 34 lb. SOc,
lb. $2.75.
243 Charleston Wakefield
About one week later to head than Early
Jersey Wakefield, but larger and heavier.
Heads not quite as pointed. Very solid
heads of fine quality. We have an extra
nice strain of seed. Pkt. 8c, oz. SOc, 3d
lb. 90c, lb. $2.75.
Early Jersey Wakefield
very much space in your garden, but what a
slaw, hot slaw, or kraut, and chances are
Copenhagen Market
244 Copenhagen Market
The earliest of the large, solid, round
head varieties, being only a few days
later than Wakefield, but much larger and
heavier. Heads average 8 to 10 lbs. each.
Very compact in habit, with few outer
leaves, which permit closer planting.
Earliness, compact growth, large heads
and superior quality have made this new
cabbage very profitable. Pkt. 10c, 34 oz.
25c, oz. 40c, 34 lb. $1.15, lb. $3.50.
245 Baby Head
matter how_ small, has room for a few
plants of this new cabbage. The heads
are only 5 or 6 inches in diameter, but
solid, heavy, round as a ball and white.
Fine for summer and fall salads. Pkt.
10c, 34 °z. 30c, oz. SOc.
Late Varieties
296 Drumhead Savoy
quality of all cabbages. The leaves are finely curled and
heads solid. If you have never grown Savoy Cabbage,
try it this year. Pkt. 10c, oz. 35c, 34 lb. $1.00, lb.
$3.00.
271 bS®, Danish Ballhead
The illustration from a photo taken in Denmark is a good '
representation of the kind of seed we offer. For quality no
other winter Cabbage equals Danish Ballhead. It is a sure ;
header, very’ heavy, solid and fine grained. Always brings
the highest market prices. One of the best keepers, coming
out of the pit in March or April fresh and solid. The heads
are not as large as the American Drumhead varieties, but
very much more solid. Pkt. 8c, oz. SOc, 34 lb. 90c, lb. $3.00.
272 LarSe’ round, flattened heads of
v-5Ua CiJ.Cca.vj. drumhead type. A favorite for main
cron. Good keeper of finest quality. Pkt. 6c, oz. 25c, 34 lb.
75c', lb. $2.50.
Danish Ballhead
Premium Late Flat Dutch
273 Premium Late Flat Dutch
Probably more largely grown than any other late
variety, because everybody knows it is always
reliable. Uniform, large, flattened heads of excel¬
lent quality and a good keeper. Largely grown to
supply kraut factories. Beats all others in tonnage
per acre. Pkt. 6c, oz. 25c, 34 lb. 75c, lb. $2.50.
301 Chinese Cabbage Pe-Tsai
(Celery Cabbage) . A new vegetable from China.
By tying up the large outer leaves it blanches like
celery. As a salad it rivals the finest lettuce, or
cooked like cabbage or spinach, it makes splendid
greens. For main crop sow the seed last of August,
and transplant a foot apart. For early Summer
use, sow the seed in early Spring. Pkt. 10c, oz. 28c.
414 ('■' o A delicious salad plant for late fall, winter or
Vreorgia V^OIiarQS Pe-Tsai spring use. Somewhat resembles Spinach, growing
These belong to the cabbage family, and are largely quickly into a compact hardy plant. You may
grown in the South to use as boiling greens during the j start the seed in early spring, summer or fall. The leaves
winter months. Valuable for poultry. Freezing improves are made tender by frost. Serve as Lettuce, or cook like
the quality. Pkt. 5c, oz. 12c. ’ . I Spinach. Pkt. 8c, oz. 15c.
Do You Prefer Red Cabbage?
286 Red Delicious packets of this variety
were sent out to our customers under the name of
No. 37, the letters we received regarding it were
unanimous in naming Red Delicious — "the best of all
red cabbages.” Very early to head — yet solid. Pkt.
10c, 34 oz* 25c, oz, 40c, 34 lb. $1.25, lb. $3.75.
287 Mammoth Rock Red 2le,^5
surest heading late Red Cabbage, deep red in
coloring at the heart. Large, vigorous plant very
hardv with medium length stem. A favorite for cold
slaw.' Pkt. 8c, oz. 30c, 34 lb. 90c, lb. $3.00.
418 Corn Salad or Fetticus
TO COMBAT CABBAGE PESTS USE SLUG SHOT AND EVERGREEN. SEE PAGES 78 AND 79
58
Grow Some Cauliflower
Early Snowball
311 Early Snowball, Temley Strain £^7“ SdSS
absolutely. It is the best in existence. Snowball is the earliest and best for the home gardene
who has rich, moist soil, for market and for the greenhouse grower. The plants are compact
with closely growing outer leaves, heads solid, medium large and snowy white. In selectini
this certain Danish strain we made sure that it would answer the requirements of the mos
critical gardener. Pkt. 18c, y oz. 45c, y2 oz. $1.50, 1 oz. $2.75, 2 ozs. $5.00, y lb. $9,50
This is a valuable strain tha
possesses the quality of formin
good heads on dry soil and during stretches of dry weather, when other varieties fail. Th
head is beautiful, large, snow white and is protected by large leaves making it easier t
“whiten” than Snowball. Only a trifle later than Snowball, perhaps not quite as good fo
greenhouse growing, but a wonder for the open ground. A sure header. Pkt. 15c, % 02
40c, y, oz. $1.25, 1 oz. $2.25, 2 ozs. $4.00, y lb. $7.50.
221 T orop Whiff* Rrnppoli A vegetable very similar to Cauliflower, bu
LjcxI gC VVillLC JDIOLCOll hardier and less particular of conditions. Pro
duces large white compact heads, tender and of delicate cauliflower flavor. Grow like
Cauliflower. Pkt. 10c, oz. 50c.
312 Dry Weather or Danish Giant
Cauliflower, Dry Weather
CULTURE — Cauliflower is grown much the same way as early Cabbage,
the seeds started in hotbeds or boxes in February or early March. An extra
transplanting into other boxes or cold frames before setting outdoors is
beneficial. In these set 2 inches apart each way. When the heads begin to form
gather the outer leaves and tie together to protect from the hot sun. Cauli¬
flower is one of the most delicious vegetables grown, and by planting our
“Quality” Seed in rich deep, moist soil, the crop is almost as sure as cabbage.
QUANTITY OF SEED. One ounce will produce at least 2000 plants
under the right conditions, 5 ounces should produce enough plants for an acre.
Our standard packets will contain 350 to 500 seeds.
Cauliflower seed must be of the best. Depend upon ours.
PAYS TO USE SEMESAN
_ n is a wonderful new seed, soil and
plant disinfectant. Gardeners are finding
that it pays to use it on their seeds. You
will find a description of its uses on
page 80.
222 Tfolion Crroen S-nrnn finer Rrnrpnlt A distinct variety of the large white, and a vegetable that is
Italian urreen oprouting oroccoil rapidly becoming popular. Served as Asparagus it is very
tasty, some considering it better than Cauliflower, yet it is easier to grow than Cauliflower. For full description of this fine
— -- ■i'i ,53 vegetable see list of Novelties and Specialities on page 52. Pkt. 10c, y2 oz. 60c, oz. $1.00.
seeds early in hotbed or cold frame. As soon as the plants are about 3 inches
high, transplant to a nicely prepared bed in the border, or to boxes, setting them 4 to 5 inches
apart. When about 8 inches high, and stocky, set them out 6 to 8 inches apart in rows 3 ft. apart
and cultivate well during summer. Earth up for blanching in autumn, but never hoe or earth
up when the foliage is moist or wet. The late crop may be set out in July.
QUANTITY OF SEED. One ounce should produce 5000 to 7500 plants, 4 ounces enough
plants for an acre. Our standard packets will contain 1500 or more seed.
336 Golden Plume or Wonderful A new strain for
Attractive appearance,
illustration on page 52.
extra early crop,
dandy flavor. See full description and
Pkt. 15c, y8 oz. 30c, y oz. 50c, oz. $1.50.
337 Golden Self- Blanching self-blanching varieties.
It is of dwarf compact growth, with thick, heavily ribbed stalks, which
blanch easily to a clear waxen-yellow. More extensively grown for both
home and market than any other variety. Original strain, best
. Pkt. 15c, y oz. 35c, oz. $1.00, y lb. $3.25, lb. $9.00.
tt* ___ A new variety of great merit. The
JtLaSy rsiancmng habit is dwarf and compact with
light, yellowish-green foliage. It is very easily blanched, and might be
termed a second-early variety. Due to the solidity of the stalks it is a
keeper. The flavor is first class, while the stalks are pure
id crisp. Pkt. 10c, y oz. 25c, oz. 75c, y lfc. $2.00,
Golden Self-Blanching
White Plump The earliest and most easily blanched
W Ill LC iriUIIlC celery in cultivation, hence its popu¬
larity. Foliage light green shading to nearly white at tips. Blanches
silvery white. Pkt. 10c, oz. 30c, y lb. 90c, lb. $3.00.
340 _ *. A standard fall and winter variety of vigorous, compact growth.
vTlflllL raSCal short, thick and broad. Excellent quality for home use, but
Pkt. 8c, oz. 25c, y± lb. 80c
Turnip-rooted Celery. The large, solid, turnip-like roots are highly
serving like parsnips or turnips or flavoring soups, etc. For winter use,
turnips. Pkt. 10c, 2 pkts. 15c, oz. 30c.
stand shipping. Golden yellow heart, and fine nutty flavor.
351 Celeriac
409 Chervil, Double Curled
Grown as parsley and used for flavoring soups and
salads. Directions on packet. Pkt. 8c, oz. 22c,
y lb. 70c.
411 Witloof Chicorj
French Endive. It is certainly one of
delicious of sala.ds. Directions for growing on each
packet. . Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c.
Celeriac
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Grow Your Own Carrots
i
Earliest Scarlet Horn or French
326 TV/r~^«1 The name well suits this variety it is a
Chantenay or iVLOdCl model all around carrot. The illustration
is typical of its shape and it is smooth, fine grained, of very good eating quality.
When fully developed the roots are about 6 inches long and 234 inches in diame-
ter at the shoulder. Though a medium early variety the roots may be pulled while
small so it gives you baby carrots with the earliest. Chantenay is also an excellent
fall and winter keeper. The color is a deep orange-red. Pkt. 8c, oz. 15c, 34 45c,
lb. $1.35.
327 QnarW Manfpo One of the best table carrots, tender and delicious.
oCBXiel. XNcilTLCS Nantes is half long or stump rooted, but instead of
tapering like Danvers it is cylindrical in shape and grows about 6 inches long, slender
and fine looking. The flesh is orange red, fine grained and free from hard fiber or core.
These qualities make Nantes a splendid table carrot. The shape permits close plant¬
ing. Pkt. 10c, oz. 18c, 34 lb. 50c, lb. $1.50.
420 Cress Pepper Grass
Grown as a small salad plant. Ready for
table in 30 days so make successive sow¬
ings. The leaves have a refreshing pun¬
gent flavor. Directions on each packet.
Scarlet Nantes Pkt. 6c, oz. 12c.
42i Water Cress
A perennial water plant, the leaves used
for salads or garnishing. May be grown in
a stream of water or small pond. Full
directions on each packet. Pkt. 10c,
oz. 40c.
Chantenay
Danvers Half-Long
Carrots deserve a space in your garden. In fact make several plantings so
that you can have some early, midseason and late.
CULTURE — For the earliest crop sow seed in April, as soon as the soil is in
good workable condition. Later plantings can be made in May and June.
The soil should not be heavily fertilized, especially with manure. Cover the
seed about 34 inch deep, spacing the rows 12 to 16 inches apart. It is im¬
portant to thin the plants to stand not closer than 3 inches. Give frequent
hoeing and cultivation. Carrots pulled just as soon as sizeable are at then-
best, without a hard core.
QUANTITY OF SEED. One ounce should sow a 200 ft. row, 2 to 3 lbs. an
acre. Packets of standard varieties contain from 34 to 3^ ounce.
328 Templin-Bradley’s Orange Coreless *£
rot is fully described and illustrated on page 52. Pkt. 10c, oz. 22c, 34 lb.
60c. lb. $1.75.
321 Earliest Scarlet Horn variety in cultivation. For
forcing and early garden culture. The tops are very small. The roots are
reddish orange and are nearly round when forced quickly in very rich, well
prepared soil, but are somewhat longer when grown outdoors about 2 to 2 34
inches long. They should be used before fully grown, while young and tender.
Pkt. 10c, oz. 15c, 34 lb. i T
Oxheart
322 Danvers Half-Long
The most popular carrot in cultivation.
The roots average 134 inches in dia¬
meter and. 5 to 6 inches long, holding
their thickness well to the point. A
favorite with market gardeners for
bunching as size, shape, color and
sweetness are ideal. A first-class car¬
rot for all soils, not only for table use,
but a heavy yielder and good keeper
for feeding stock. Pkt. 6c, oz. 12c, 34
lb. 38c, lb. $1.15, 5 lbs. $5.00
323 Special Danvers
Our own extra select strain of Danvers
Half Long. Our regular strain of Danvers is
very good but we can safely say that our
special strain is better for the critical gardener.
The roots from which this strain was grown
were absolutely perfect in type and uniformity.
The crop you grow from this seed will be
fancy stock. Order Templin-Bradley’s
Extra Select Danvers, Superfine Quality.
Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, 34 lb. 60c, lb. $1.75.
For Stock Feeding
333 TVAqcf Giant White. Best
mascoaon and largest stock and
poultry feed Carrot grown, and wonderfully
heavy yielder. It grows partly out of the
ground , making it easy to harvest. Oz. pkt. 8c,
34 lb. 25c, lb. 80c, 5 lbs. $3.25.
324 Oxheart or Guerande
Especially good for shallow or hard
soils. Short thick roots 2 to 3 inches or
more in diameter, with an abrupt blunt
point; easily gathered. Good quality
for table use; also desirable for winter
— food. Oxheart is often grown
ck feeding, yielding 15 to 20
- Pkt. 5c, oz. 12c, 3 i lb.
325 New Red Giant
Those who have tried Red Giant tell
of the enormous size it grows on mel¬
low soil, often weighing 3 or 4 pounds
each; also of the tender flesh which
j cooks up without a hard, stringy core.
In a nutshell, the facts are : Red Giant
is actually a giant in size, is of excellent qual¬
ity to eat, and of good appearance. Red
Giant will give you more edible carrots
per foot or per acre occupied than any
other existing variety. Pkt. 10c, oz.
22c, 3 i lb. 55c; lb. $1.65.
Mrs. H. N. Miller, of Ebenezer, N. Y.,
writes as follows: “7 boiled some of the
new Red Giant French Carrots for dinner
and I must tell you they are delicious. I
certainly shall recommend them to all my
friends and neighbors. Five of them weigh
q pounds. I have always found your seeds
and service satisfactory."
Protection
On pages 78 and 79 is a list
of the best materials to save
your crops from insects and
diseases.
PAGES 48 TO 51 INCLUSIVE GIVE HELPFUL SUGGESTIONS FOR VEGETABLE GROWING
Golden Bantam
These Tempting Ears of COUNTRY
GENTLEMAN Are Direct from
the Garden. Why Not
Grow Some Yourself?
Sweet Corn
DO YOU KNOW WHY HOME GROWN SWEET CORN ALWAYS
TASTES BEST? Within a few hours after the tender ears are pulled off the
stalk they begin to lose their sugar, and they deteriorate rapidly in flavor. You
can seldom buy absolutely fresh green corn — so unless you have grown your own
you probably do not know how deliciously sweet it can be.
Make several plantings of sweet corn — starting as soon as the soil is warm and
frost danger is past, then a few more hills every week or ten days. The early
varieties, like Golden Bantam, are ready to eat in about 7 0 days from planting.
QUANTITY OF SEED. 1 lb. will plant about 300 hills or 400 to 500 feet
of row. 12 to 15 lbs. an acre.
Golden Bantam. For full description see
No. 355 on page 52. Pkt. 10c, 34 lb. 18c, lb. 45c, 3 lbs. $1.10.
359 In'orUr ^n'ncViirxa The earliest yellow Sweet Corn. Has good
ly OUlIolllIIC siZed 12 rowed ears and is a week to 10 days
earlier than Bantam. For full description see page 52. Pkt. 10c, 34 lb. 20c.
354 ■Rorl-tT' TV/TaTrAmir^-r The earliest White Sweet Corn. How
HfcAliy lviaynuwer woul<i you like to be the first one to have
Mayflower
sweet com on the table before anyone else in your neighborhood. You can if you
plant Early Mayflower — the earliest of all white true sweet corn. The ears are
surprisingly large for an early variety, averaging ten rows of the tender sweet
kernels — a nice table size. The ears are about 7 inches
long. A money maker for the gardener who wants
to get the early high prices. Make several plantings
of sweet com to always have tender ears. Pkt. 10c,
34 lb. 18c, lb. 45c, 3 lbs. $1.10, postpaid.
356 TTvFto TTo^It r TT/L. i Pai-tt The old favorite extra early sweet com. Ears 10 to
H/XLl d. Esdl Ly VV HiLt v^lJl y 12 rowed, 7 to 8 inches long, fairly sweet, tender and
white. Stalks about 4 feet high, usually producing two nice ears on each stalk. 34 lb. 12c, lb. 30c,
3 lbs. 80c.
358 Golden Bantam, Templin-Bradley’s Select Sle(f0ood quslity
of Golden Ban¬
tam is too well known to need long description. Our sales of the past few years show it is to be the
most popular variety that we list. Ears 6 inches long, with 8 rows of broad kernels sweet as honey.
We have been devoting special attention to the quality of our seed stocks until we have a strain that
we believe as fine as can be. 34 lb. 12c, lb. 35c, 3 lbs. 90c.
370 fVnlHpn CVifmt This valuable Golden Sweet Com was introduced to combine size and
\JTvJiv_ldl VJTicUlL earliness. It is a cross between Golden Bantam and Howling Mob,
producing heavy stalks, usually carrying two large 12 to 14 rowed, golden ears. 34 lb. 15c, lb.
38c, 3 lbs. $1.00.
371 ■Rlop'b- IWTpYirfm By many considered the tenderest and sweetest of all. Cooks pure
LJictUlv IVACAlLcUi white while young and tender, turning to bluish-black when ripe.
Ripens medium early. 34 lb. 15c, lb. 38c, 3 lbs. $1.00.
382 Country Gentleman lence when quality is desired. The kernels are so deep that
A well known variety which is par excel-
there is little room left for cob. Market gardeners who supply hotels and high class restaurants depend
on this for main crop. The ears are 6 to 7 inches long, small white cob, with narrow deep grains in
irregular rows. 34 !b. 15c, lb. 38c, 3 lbs. $1.00.
384 Stowells Evergreen, Templin-Bradley’s Select The standard
mam crop va¬
riety, much used for the home garden, market and canning. It is hardy and productive, very
tender and sugary, remaining a long time in condition suitable for boiling. Our stock has been
carefully grown and selected to avoid the tendency to a shorter grain and deterioration in the ever¬
green character. 34 lb. 12c, lb. 35c, 3 lbs. 90c.
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Always Tender Sweet Corn Collection
By planting some of each of these varieties at the same time you will have a steady supply of Sweet Corn for your table,
always tender and delicious. The 3 varieties follow each other in reaching the edible stage.
Golden Bantam Early Golden Giant Medium Stowell’s Evergreen Late
404 lb. each of the above 3 varieties for 35c.
405 1 lb. each of the above 3 varieties for 95c.
For Planting Pop Corn For Popping
CULTURE — Grown like Sweet Corn, but may be planted closer in the row, or hills 18 to 24 inches
apart. Allow the ears to mature thoroughly before cutting. Store on the ear in a cool attic or barn,
away from rats or mice. One pound will plant 500 to 600 hills.
394 TonoriPCP T-Tn11p<!<2 Australian Hulless or Tom Thumb. A dwarf-growing
J ctpctliCoC nuncao com, a heavy yielder of attractive ears, peculiar in form, being
nearly as thick as long. The kernels are similar to the best strain of White Rice, only longer and
slimmer and pearly white in color, but its crowning merit lies in its popping quality, fine flavor and
absence of hull or shell. Seed stock. Pkt. 5c, % lb., 12c, lb. 30c, 3 lbs. 80c.
395 POPPING STOCK JAPANESE HULLESS. 5 lbs. 75c postpaid.
396 T-m-rktwir^/4 For years this was considered the “only” Pop Com, and
improvea wmie Xvice commercially it is still sold more than all other vari¬
eties. Our strain is selected to produce more ears per stalk, and will often produce 3 to 4 fine ears.
Seed Stock M lb. 10c, lb. 25c, 3 lbs. 70c.
397 POPPING STOCK WHITE RICE. 5 lbs. 60c postpaid.
398 Oi f ’ c C* r»1 H pn Imagine great flaky kernels of Popped Com nearly an inch across.
V^UCCIl c VJTU.IU.CI1 Creamy white in color and tender enough to melt in your mouth.
Queen’s Golden will give you that pleasure. The ears are rich golden yellow and are the largest of
all pop corns. Seed Stock % lb- 12c, lb. 30c, 3 lbs. 80c.
399 POPPING STOCK QUEEN’S GOLDEN. 5 lbs. 75c postpaid.
Japanese Hulless
Egg Plant
CULTURE — Egg plant likes rich moist soil. Start seed early in hot beds or boxes and transplant
once before setting out in the open ground, which should not be until the ground is thoroughly warm.
In the garden the plants may be set 2 feet apart in the rows which are 2 to 3 ft. apart. QUANTITY
OF SEED. One ounce should produce 1500 to 2000 plants, 4 ounces enough for an acre. Our packets
of standard varieties will contain at least 300 to 400 seeds.
The best main crop variety about 10 days later than Black
Beauty, but larger and more prolific. Each plant often
bears 8 to 10 nice “Eggs” of deep rich purple. Fruits perfectly spineless. Our strain of seed is the
Templin-Bradley Superfine Quality. Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, oz. 55c, y lb. $1.60.
461 -Rio pV RpquI-v The earliest good variety so best
New York Spineless XJlctCiV iJCdUty for the Northern States. A dwarf
growing variety bearing fruits 2 to 3 lbs. in weight. Holds the dark
purple color for a long time. About 10 days earlier than New York and not quite as
large. Pkt. 10c, y oz* 20c, oz. 55c, lb. $1.60.
460 New York Spineless
Endive
This is the best known and most desirable
prized as a salad during autumn and eaj
may, be served like Spinach. Seeds should be sown in July and transpla
of August. For early summer use, sow seed in early spring. Blanching
tying up the outer leaves or by covering with straw. Pkt. 8c, oz. 15c.
466 Rofpmfln 'RrnnH T.PaveH (Escaf0,le). With broad deep green
O a La VI cm OiOaCL LCdVCU waved leaves and thick creamy white
midribs. Inner leaves form a cluster head which blanches white, crisp and tender. Fine
for salads. Pkt. 8c, oz. 15c.
Kale, Dwarf Green Curled
Kale or Borecole
505 rVTrarf P ti rl *=><4 Quickly grows a mass of tender fleshy green
^Wdl 1 VjlCCll ICU. leaves that are popular for boiling greens.
The plant is quite hardy and freezing seems to
improve the quality. The plants with their moss
curled, rich green leaves are ornamental to the
garden also. Start some seed in early spring and
another planting in midsummer. Cover seed y
inch deep in rows 18 to 24 inches apart. Thm to
15 inches or transplant. Grow some for poultry
feed. Pkt. 8c, oz. 15c, lb. 50c.
Kohlrabi Cabbage
Forms tumip-like bulbs on the stem above the ground. These grow quickly and
should be used while young and tender when they are very sweet and nutritious.
Make several plantings of the seed. Simply sow in rows covering inch deep,
and thin the plants to stand 6 or 8 inches apart.
510 Farlv Whil-p Viprmn The bulbs are very light green, early
I^ariy Wince Vienna and tender, with small tops. Pkt.
8c, oz. 22c, y± lb. 70c.
511 Forlxr Pnmlp Vip-rvna The bulbs are purple on surface; the
J^any .rurpie Vienna flesh light green. A few days later
than White Vienna, a little larger and more heat resistant, so better for summer
planting. Pkt. 8c, oz. 22c, lb. 70c.
Kohlrabi, White Vienna
SOME OF THE LESS COMMON VEGETABLES DESERVE ATTENTION. SEE PAGE 74.
Cucumbers
DO YOU LIKE SLICED CUCUMBERS IN HOT WEATHER? When
you can go out in your garden and pick a few nice slicers just before
meal time, they taste ever so much better than those purchased outside.
CULTURE — A light warm soil is best for Cucumbers, although they will
do very well in most any good well drained garden soil. After all frost
danger is past sow the seed in hills 4x4 or 4x6 feet apart. Cover 34 inch
planting 8 to 10 seeds in each hill. Later when the
of insects is over remove all but 3 or 4 of the strong-
QUANTITY OF SEED. One ounce should plant about 50
hills, 2 lbs. an acre. Our packets of the standard varieties
will contain y% to J4 oz.
437 Templin-Bradley’s Forcing
This is an ideal variety where an extra long slicing cucumber
is wanted, and is suitable for open field or greenhouse grow¬
ing. The fruits are 12 to 15 inches long, slender, and uniform
in shape and size, with very few seeds, with firm flesh and
good keeping quality. The color is real dark green and that
color is held until the fruits are ripe. We highly recommend
this both to the home gardener for slicing and salads, and the
commercial grower for market. Pkt. 15c, oz. 35c, J4 lb.
$1.00, lb. $3.00.
Splendid
Slicer
A Basket of White Spine
C
c
426 Improved White Spine
The best-known and universally satisfactory variety more
extensively grown than any other. No other variety
excels it in productiveness, and in color, form, and quality
— it is alb that can be desired. Normal size 6 to 7 inches
long and 2 J4 inches in diameter. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 34 lb.
35c, lb. $1.10.
424 Fvnrpcc PiVVIor The earliest and heaviest
'-'bb XT ILKicr yielding of all pickling
Cucumbers. Full description No. 424, page 52. Pkt. 10c, oz.
22c, 34 lb. 55c, lb. $1.60.
425 Early Klondyke
for its shapely fruit and uniformly dark green skin. Popular
with southern planters who grow for the early northern
markets, and equally desirable for home garden. Pkt. 8c,
oz. 18c, 34 lb. 45c, lb. $1.25.
428 Davis Perfect
dark green color, which it
brings the highest price on the market. Fruit often gx
to 12 inches long, and the tender, sparkling, white flesh makes
it most desirable for slicing on your table. Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c,
34 lb. 45c, lb. $1.40.
427 Special Hybrid White Spine
This is an extra long dark green strain, much darker
than the ordinary White Spine and the color is re¬
tained for a long time. It is a first class shipper and
money maker for the market grower, because of its
long slender shape, its handsome green color, com¬
parative freedom from spines and firm flesh. The
extra small seed cavities make it an excellent slicer.
Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, 34 lb. 75c, lb. $2.00.
I
5
Japanese Climbing Sjs avaS‘mybS.actS
climbs quickly on fences or trellises and is entirely distinct.
The quality is splendid for pickling or slicing. Long, at¬
tractive, deep green, smooth fruit, 10 to 12 inches in length.
A valuable variety for small gardens. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c,
34 lb. 60c.
430 Lemon Cucumber
lemon. Flesh white, with a peculiar sweet flavor. Fine for
pickling and preserves. Pkt. 10c.
Early Fortune
T7orlT7 „ The fruits are medium
i^ariy r online length, handsome dark
green, well shaped with thick white flesh and small seed
cavity. A great improvement over White Spine, retain¬
ing its dark green color so long after picking. Very pro¬
ductive and a very valuable shipping variety. Pkt. 10c,
oz. 20c, 34 lb. 50c, lb. $1.60.
436 Boston Pickle
fnirlv smooth
A short
fairly smooth symmetrical
variety, extremely early and productive. Pkt. 8c, oz. 15c,
34 lb. 40c, lb. $1.15.
Extra Long Green Cucumber
432 Extra Long Green and color. Uniformly
long and smooth, deep green in color. A money maker for the
market gardener and a universal favorite for home use. Fruit
12 to 15 inches long, flesh solid and crisp with few seeds.
Our seed strain is of extra select quality, better than
the average stock. Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, 34 lb. 50c, lb. $1.50.
433 Irish Queen or Emerald
The variety is distinct from others, in that it is almost
perfectly smooth, free from ridges or spines. The color is
deep glossy green, so attractive for the home garden or
market. Flesh crisp, sparkling and solid, an excellent sheer.
Pkt. 10c, oz. 22c, 34 Ik. 55c, lb. $1.75.
434 Jersey Pickle
Very prolific and exceedingly popular.
Largely planted for pickles. The
fruits are short, smooth, light green
and of excellent quality. We recom¬
mend Jersey Pickle f(?r the home
garden, as it is a good slicer as well as
a pickier. Has tapering ends. Pkt.
5c, oz. 12c, 34 lb. 35c, lb. 90c.
435 Chicago Pickle
Meets the most exacting requirements
of critical pickle makers. It is the
right size, shape and color, and is a
heavy yielder. Has square ends. Pkt.
8c, oz. 15c, 34 lb. 52c, lb. $1.15.
EXPRESS PICKLER, see page 52. Chicago Pickle
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Lettuce
CULTURE — To be of best quality Lettuce should be quickly grown. It likes plenty
of moisture and fertility and will stand cool, even quite cold soil and weather. Sow
seed thickly covering to 34 inch deep in rows 12 to 16 inches apart, thin as soon as
well started to stand 6 to 8 inches apart. Heading varieties need slightly more room
and transplanting is beneficial. Plants for extra early may be started under glass
or in a box in a sunny window. Any sunny corner of the garden may be prepared
early and a little lettuce started.
QUANTITY OF SEED. One ounce should sow about a 125 ft. row and produce
around 3000 plants, 3 lbs. will produce enough for an acre. Packets of our standard
varieties will contain about 34 ounce of seed.
Curled or Loose Leaf Varieties
520 Extra Select Grand Rapids
(Black Seed) . In our trial grounds
last season this was the first Lettuce
to reach edible, or marketable stage.
The big loose heads with bright
green crinkled and curled leaves are
very attractive and tender and
crisp. Used almost exclusively
for forcing during the winter. The
heads remain ' fresh several days.
Pkt. 10c, oz. 22c, M lb. 60c, lb.
$1.75,
One of the
for the home
garden. Leaves very large, curled or crimped, bright green, tinged with brownish-
red at the edges, tender, crisp and sweet. Pkt. 8c, oz. 18c, lb. 55c, lb. $1.50.
522 Early Curled Simpson nS 'fm°£ri0/ oulSSf ^Xton
forming large, loose heads of an attractive light yellowish green. The leaves are ruffled
and curled, and always very tender. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 34 lb. 45c, lb. $1.40.
523 Black Seeded Simpson A standard variety with bunching, non.
521 Forltr “The Red Lettuce.” (White Seed).
i_/d.I ly rilZw neaa of the thin-leaved varieties foi
leaves. Grows quickly and is of fine quality.
heading, crisp, light vellowish green
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, M Ibi 45c, lb. $1.40.
Cabbage or Heading Varieties
529 'TpTT11pTr FtT-prcrnnrl (White Seed). Forms a head very quickly and
x X/vu has crisp, tender, golden yellow inner leaves and
heart. So it’s certainly delicious to eat. Almost a sure header and does not go to seed
as quickly as other early varieties. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, 34 lb. 75c, lb. $2.25.
530 "Rirr "Rn^frvn (White Seed). A fine big, crisp, tender, cabbage-heading
I-Jlg, .DiJoUJIJ. Lettuce. ^ Sure to please the most critical grower. Largely
grown in the South to supply the Northern winter and early spring market, and equally New
good for growing in the home garden. Pkt. 8c, oz. 20c, 34 lb. 55c, lb. $1.50. York
531 TSJpvx/ Vnrk ^°s Angeles or Cabbage or Wonderful). (White Seed).
±NCW X Ol JS. One of the largest varieties grown, forming immense heat-
resisting heads, during the summer months. Outer leaves dark green, but the heart
blanches white, crisp and tender. This variety is shipped and sold by produce
men and grocers as Iceberg. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, 34 lb. 75c, lb. $2.25.
532 \X7q VflVlPflH (WMte Seed). An extra-early Lettuce producing medium-
vv ay ai ic. cava, sized heads which are tightly folded, the inner leaves blanching
Hanson
to a rich, buttery yellow. Crisp and tender
8c, oz. 20c, 34 lb. 55c, lb. $1.50.
533 Improved Hanson SSLf'Tfe
In table quality the Hanson is
perfection itself, being free from bitter taste.
Forms immense, tender, crisp heads. Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, 34 lb. 55c, lb. $1.60.
534 California Cream Butter ^ol BSuut£”er
reliable heading variety. The heads are a rich, creamy yellow inside ana
buttery flavor. Outer leaves green, spotted brown. Stands hot dry weather
ably well. Pkt. 6c, oz. 18c, 34 lb. 45c, lb. $1.40.
535 True Iceberg
solid. Leaves light gree
tipped bronze. Of very
M lb. 60c, lb. $1.60. ’
531 New York is also called “Iceberg.”
545 r'Vxo (Romaine, or Celery). (White Seed).
An entirely distinct type of Lettuce that
should be more largely grown. F orms oblong heads of large
size, and blanches white and tender. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c.
548 T pffnnp This is certainly a bargain
1VX1ACU. X-/CLLU.CC packet and very interesting
as well. Both loose leaf and heading varieties. Pkt. 5c,
oz. 12c, 34 lb. 35c, lb. 90c.
465 Endive, Green Curled ;VuSupLo[
very similar to lettuce. The heart may be blanched by tying
up the outer leaves or covering with straw. Pkt. 8c, oz.
15c.
Cos or Celery Lettuce
Temley Evergood
SOW SOME LETTUCE SEED AS SOON AS THE FROST IS OUT OF THE GROUND
Muskmelons
CULTURE — Muskmelons delight in warm, rather rich soil, and it will pay you to dig in
each hill a shovelful of well rotted manure. Do not start outside until the soil and weather
is warm — so for extra early crops plant some seed in the hotbed or window box. When
it is warm enough to plant outside make the hills 3x4 ft. apart. Put ten or a dozen seeds
in each hill, covering about 1 inch, and when the plants are well up thin to three or four
plants.
Melons left on the vines until they are dead ripe are immeasurably better than any you
can buy in the stores. When ready the melons should be a little soft and they will part
readily from the stem.
QUANTITY OF SEED. One ounce will plant about 60 hills, 2 to 3 lbs. an acre. Pkts.
of standard varieties contain about 34 ounce of seed.
KG'S J The earliest of all golden fleshed melons. An
LrOiaen V^lismpiclin immense cropper of fine fruits. See full descrip¬
tion on page 53. Pkt. 15c, 34 oz. 25c .
582 Ohio Sugar
melon on the market. See full de¬
scription, page 53. Pkt. 10c.
564 Golden Hearts
Here is a melon to make your mouth
water, the deep golden salmon flesh is so
sweet. The melon is medium small, the
size much in demand for the fancy
hotel trade, averaging 5 to 6 inches in
diameter, yet heavy because of the
thick flesh and small seed cavity. It
ripens right down to the rind. Often
there will be as many as twelve melons
to the vine. Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, 34 lb.
60c, lb. $1.75.
oz. 40c, y lb. $1.25.
Emerald Gem
Golden Champlain
580 Extra Early Knight
Also called “Sweet Air”. The earliest
green fleshed Melon. Medium size.
Slightly oval, distinctly ribbed and
netted. Very sweet. Pkt. 7c, oz. 18c,
34 lb. 50c, lb. $1.50.
570 Rananfl An oc^ melon be-
•LJcUlcUld cause of its shape,
but some like it better than any other.
Skin smooth, and the color of a banana.
Grows 18 to 24 inches long. Pkt. 8c,
oz. 18c.
i
Golden Hearts
right size for the table
565 FmprolH fWn Grows just the right size for your table, and is sweet
X-aiiCl ctiU. as honey. The melon is not large, but very orolific
and early. In shape it is round, slightly flattened at the ends. Skin emerald green
under the netting. Flesh bright orange-yellow. Pkt. 8c, oz. 18c, 34 lb. 50c, lb. $1.50.
581 FnrH The best known green fleshed variety. Flesh rich green,
■‘■'''“''''■“‘.7 A UA thick, juicy and of delicious flavor. Our seed is Northern
grown, insuring early maturing crops. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 34 lb. 40c, lb. $1.25.
566 Salmon Fleshed Rocky Ford or Pollock 10-25
The Rocky Ford Cantaloupe Breeders Association has for years been developing
new Rocky Ford strains. The Pollock 10-25 is their latest achievement and it certainly
fills every requirement as a pink-meated Rocky Ford. It is early, solid, netted, with very
small seed cavity and thick luscious flesh. A splendid keeper, standing shipping well.
Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, y lb. 70c, lb. $2.00.
6£
USE STOP-VERMIN TO COMBAT ROOT MAGGOTS
Cucumbers and Squashes are sometimes bothered by a root worm or
can prevent this by sprinkling Stop-Vermin around the seed
About 5 lbs. is enough for an acre. Do not be without a supply
Order No. 993 lb. 65c, 5 lbs. $2.35, postpaid.
Amprican Flacr T This vegetable belongs to the onion
/4.mCT iCcill X1 ldg DcCK family and is a fine fall and winter sub¬
stitute for green onion. The leaves are flat and the stems large and bulbous. Sow in
early spring, covering 34 inch in rows 12 to 15 inches apart. Full directions on each
packet. Pkt. 8c, oz. 22c.
657 Okra or Gumbo, White Velvet
This plant bears long, slender, edible pods, which may be cooked like Asparagus, or
cut up into soups, stews, catsup, etc. The pods are in best condition if used when
1 to 3 inches long. Sow the seed after soil is warm and frost danger is past, covering
34 inch deep in rows 24 to 30 inches apart. Thin the small plants to stand at least
Leek, American Flag 15 inches apart. Pkt. 6c, oz. 12c, 34 lb. 30c.
Okra
Special Strains of the Osage Type
567 Osage or Miller’s Cream IrSiSSr c o'f STATES
known and most desirable melons to plant. Size medium, large, oval, deeply
ribbed. Color dark green, with lighter bands between the ribs. Flesh very thick,
orange salmon, and of superb quality, sweet and melting. We have a very fine
strain of seed taken from perfect melons. Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, 34 lb. 60c, lb. $1.75.
569 ‘C'-v-f to T7ot1i7- Dcoryp White Seeded. Our own strain for the
XlrALlct 11/ dl UoctgC gardener who wants the top prices for the
earliest Osage, or who wants the first Osage on his own table. A week earlier than
Miller’s Creaihi a trifle smaller and just as good quality. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, 34
lb. 70c, lb. $2125.
- —— - - - - -
Osage or
Cream
588 The fruit is <Wite large, 8 to 10
rioney L»ew lbs., nearly round, smooth skin,
color nearly white turning to a light lemon-yellow as it ripens.
As themeloncjs cut open revealing the. crisp green flesh the
constrast of "colors is beautiful. Flesh is thick and sweet as
drops of honey. Ripens later than most melons. Pkt. 10c,
oz. 22c, 34 lb. 60c, lb. $1.75.
589 "Roll A cross between Honey Dew
nuncy JDdll and the Cannonball Canta¬
loupe. The sugar sweet flesh of the Honey Dew is retained
and Honey Ball is earlier than Honey Dew, hardy, extremely
prolific and the melons stand in good condition for a week to
ten days after pulled off the vine. Pkt. 12c, 2 for 20c, oz.
30c.
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Grow Some Watermelons
Of late years some very early varieties have been introduced fully equal to the late ones in quality.
Even in the northern states it is now possible to grow your own watermelons. Early varieties, like
Cole’s Early and Kleckleys ripen in about 75 to 80 days.
CULTURE — Watermelons are grown very much like Muskmelons, but the hills require
more space, 6x6, or 6x8 ft. After the soil and weather is warm drop a dozen seeds in
BMs. ^,-n each hill, covering one inch deep and later thinning out to the three strongest plants.
Cultivate as long as possible before the vines cover the ground. The maturity of the
melons may be hastened by pinching off the ends of the vines. This throws the
^ jAlf strength of the plants into the fruits already set.
V. Hr QUANTITY OF SEED — 1 ounce will plant about 30 hills, 4 to 5 lbs. per acre. Packet
■U of the standard varieties will contain about ounce.
596 On a warm summer day a big slice of Irish
* ' v l-bll V_T1 cxy Gray is a treat fit for a king. The bright red
p- Jy flesh so deliciously sweet and tender surely does hit the spot. The
melon is distinct in appearance, long as shown in the illustration, but
solid gray green color. Altogether a most profitable melon to grow
\ because of its quality and earliness (earlier than Tom Watson).
J Pkt. 10c, oz. 18c, '/£ lb. 40c, lb. $1.25.
18c, lb. 40c, lb. $1.25.
ST7vfro TTo-tItt Decidedly a fine variety for the
H/X LI ex H/c tl iy home garden in the North. Very
hardy and productive, of medium size and nearly round. Skin mottled
dark and light green; flesh dark red, very sweet. Pkt. 6c, oz. 12c,
M lb. 35c, lb. $1.10.
Did You Ever Eat A Yellow
Fleshed Melon?
600 Golden Honey J°n
endorse golden fleshed melons after
tasting Golden Honey, for it’s as
“sweet as honey.” Fruit medium
large, oblong, dark green. Pkt. 10c,
oz. 20c, lb. 50c.
598 Improved Kleckley’s
This is a better melon than the old type
Kleckley’s in that it has a harder rind,
suitable for short distance shipping or
market and it's of uniformly larger size.
All the good points of the old type are
retained, and you will find this melon
exceptionally sweet and luscious, crisp,
and in color bright scarlet. Skin dark
bluish green. Seed is creamy white with
sometimes a trace of brown. Pkt. 8c,
oz. 18c, lb. 40c, lb. $1.25.
, 601 Halbert’s Honey
I One of the finest melons for the home
I garden, of superb luscious quality.
[ Medium large, oval, dark green; flesh
| bright crimson. Pkt. 5c, oz. 12c, lb.
35c, lb. $1.10.
This is one way to control Cucumber and Melon Beetles
Cucumber Beetles are severe pests on Cucumbers and Melons. The
striped beetles attack the plants when they first come up, and must
be looked after right awa5*. The Long Island Experiment Station
found this method a good control. They dusted two rows and left
every third row all the way across the field. Then the rows that
were left undusted were sprayed with a 1 to 100 Solution of Ever
Green Spray. The experiment resulted in nearly 100% kill of the
beetles. Of course, when dusting many of the beetles were driven
to the undusted rows and so were trapped there -with the Ever Green
Spray. In small gardens spray all rows with Evergreen.
602 Grown folks will like this melon, too, but it’s just
J—Xjy o J— /CilgiiL made to order for the children. The melon grows
6 to 8 inches in diameter, round as a ball and dark green. The flesh is bright red
and — Oh! so sweet! you won’t know when to stop eating. Pkt. 10c, 3 pkts. 25c.
611 TSJ TT7' How would you like a nice watermelon long after the
LN CW VV 111LC1 regular melon season is over? Then plant a few hills
of New Winter Melon. New Winter is round, pale yellow when ripening, has bright
red, sugar-sweet flesh. Take the melons from the garden before frost and store in a
cool cellar and they will keep until Thanksgiving day. Pkt. 10c.
612 ('"'i'f-rnn (Hed Seeded). Makes delicious preserves. Cultural direction
V_M LI UI1 and a nice recipe printed on packet. Pkt. 10c, oz. 15c.
Boys’ Delight
Tom
Watson
Northern
Grown
Melon
Seed
Tom Watson
Halbert’s Honey
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Onion Seed
Yellow Globe Danvers
DO YOU LIKE ONIONS? There is no reason why you cann.it grow plenty for early
bunching as green onions and the big bulbs for cooking in fall and winter also. A small space
will yield lots of onions and they are easy to grow. The first requisite is good seed, and the
second, early sowing. Get your onion seed in as soon as the soil is workable.
CULTURE — Onion seed should be sown as early in the spring as the ground can be worked
as they will stand considerable cold weather. Cover in rows J4 to ^2 inch deep, the rows
12 to 16 inches apart. Thin the young plants to stand about 2 inches apart or more, depend¬
ing on the variety and the richness of the soil. Onions like a rich moist loam and will
develop more and larger bulbs per foot on that kind of soil.
QUANTITY OF SEED. One ounce should sow a 150 ft. row, 4 to 5 lbs. per acre. Our
packets of standard varieties will contain y6 to oz. of seed.
632 Qiirppf CJrvani cVi nr A variety that will grow immense
oweei opamsn or v aiencia bulbs in your own garden as tender
and sweet as the Spanish Onions that are imported for you. This new onion is globe shaped
with light yellow skin and pure white flesh, mild and sweet. From seed planted directly
outdoors you can grow bulbs of great size. You can also start the seed inside in flats and
set the small plants out when the soil is in the right condition. They transplant very
easily. Pkt. 15c, % oz. 25c, oz. 40c, % lb. $1.20, lb. $3.50.
637 Yellow Globe Danvers
This popular variety is very
extensively grown for market
in the great onion growing sections. The bulbs are uniformly globe-shaped,
of good size, and bright straw-yellow in color. Also one of the best for
growing sets. Were we limited to offering only one variety of - Onion it
would be Yellow Globe Danvers. Our seed is very fine. Pkt. 8c, oz 22c,
lb. 70c, 1 lb. $2.10, 5 lbs. $9.50.
642 Vollrviir This type is so named because it helped
umo X eilOW LXlODe to make sections of Ohio famous for
Onions. It is almost perfect globe sometimes slightly oblong in upper half and
flattish at the bottom. The color is a pure deep yellow. Has firm hard flesh
and excellent keeping qualities. This type is popular all over the country. It
is identical with Michigan Yellow Globe. A trifle later than Danvers. Pkt.
10c, oz. 25c, M lb- 75c, lb. $2.25, 5 lbs. $10.00.
Prizetaker and Red Wethersfield
633 1 D-ri A splendid large growing variety
x 1 IcUtCl for fan markets or home use. With
favorable conditions they may be grown from seed to weigh
two pounds or more. Handsome straw-yellow skin, resem¬
bling the imported Spanish Onion. The flesh is mild and
tender. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, M lb. 75c, lb. $2.50.
634 Southport Red
Globe
A beautiful large Red Onion. Much
grown for fall and winter markets,
being and excellent keeper. Medium
size, globe-shaped with a slight oblong
tendency, deep purplish red in color.
Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, M lb. 75c, lb. $2.50.
Success with Vegetables
Depends on good seed and good
culture. Be careful of your garden
and your crops will reward you.
64i White Portugal “zesuS“S
white, and the most widely planted of the white varieties.
Flesh fine grained, firm and hard, and long keeping. Much
planted for sets. Pkt. 10c, oz. 30c, % lb. $1.00, lb. $3.00.
Mammoth Silver King
of medium
«5 Red Wethersfield
being an excellent keeper. With proper soil and culture they
will quickly grow to marketable size from seed. The skin
is deep purplish red; flesh white, sometimes slightly tinged
pink; mild and sweet. Pkt. 6c, oz. 22c, J4 lb. 65c, lb. $2.00.
636 Southport White
Globe
The most attractive white onion grown.
Perfect globe-shaped, and clear, trans¬
parent skin; flesh crisp, fine grained and
mild in flavor. One of the best of the
white varieties for keeping, but in that
respect inferior to the yellows or reds.
Pkt. 10c, oz. 35c, y lb. $1.00, lb. $3.25.
Radio Garden Club
You are invited to join its member¬
ship — See page 5.
640 Pickling Onion
tivation, being a selected strain of the Italian Barletta, and
grown for pickles and early sets. The skin is transparent,
waxy, silver-white; very mild flavor. Pkt. 10c, oz. 45c,
M lb. $1.10, lb $3.50.
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Parsnip
CULTURE — Parsnips are easily grown though the seed is slow to germinate.
The soil should be worked fine and the seed covered not more than 34 inch.
Keep the surface moist to prevent the soil crusting over the seed. It is a good
thing to sow a little radish seed right in with the parsnip. These come up
quickly breaking the soil and marking the row so that cultivating may begin.
Thin out to stand 3 inches apart.
QUANTITY OF SEED. One ounce should sow a 150 ft. row, 5 to 6 lbs. an
acre. Our packets will contain 34 to 34 oz. of seed.
671 T orop C,1CTQr Improved Hollow Crown °r Guernsey. An improved strain of the well known Hollow Crown,
■^cll fe'-' OUgcll Roots are not as long but of greater diameter. Very productive. Large white roots, tender and
sweet. Generally considered the best. Then why should we confuse the buyer by listing 3 or 4 other varieties. Pkt. 5c, oz.
15c, 34 lb. 32c, lb. 90c.
Large Sugar Parsnips
Parsley
Parsley, Lincoln Green
666 Champion Moss Curled Sf
leaf variety for garnishing soups or stews. Our strain is
extra nice fine curled. Pkt. 7c, oz. 18c, 34 lb. 35c, lb. $1.15.
CULTURE — Parsley seed is slow to germinate and soaking a day before sowing
will hasten growth. Cover only 34 inch deep and do not let the soil crust over the
surface. Thin the plants to stand 4 to 6 inches apart, and you can start cutting the
leaves as soon as they are sizable. Make several sowings of Parsley seed to have a
continual supply of fresh leaves.
QUANTITY OF SEED. One ounce should sow a 150 ft. row. Our standard packets
will contain 34 to 34 ounce of seed.
665 T incnln Porclmr The finest curly strain of Parsley imagin-
■Lfincom LJ-reen irarsiey able. The seed has been very carefully
selected from exhibition plants. For an extra fine curled Parsley you should choose
Lincoln Green. The plants are compact and leafy. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, 34 lb. 65c.
667 'Tnrnifk Forms an edible root re-
1 Lump X\.OOLcQl sembling a small parsnip,
which is used in flavoring soups, etc. The foliage is like the
plain parsley. Pkt. 8c, oz. 20c, 34 lb. 55c, lb. $1.75.
Used for flavoring
668 Ploi'n T The leaves are flat and deeply cut, but not curled, and of deep green color. Usee
*■*“*!* J-fCclVCLl an(j drying. The plant is very hardy. Pkt. 8c, oz. 15c, 34 lb. 40c, lb. $1.25.
Peppers
Perfection Pimento
CULTURE — Pepper seed must be started early in the hot bed or
boxes in the house. The plants cannot stand cold and so should
not be planted out in the open until May 15th, or all frost danger
is past. Space the plants 18 to 24 inches apart each way, and keep
well cultivated. Any good garden soil if not too dry will grow
peppers. Do not plant hot varieties next the sweet ones.
QUANTITY OF SEED. One ounce should produce 1500 plants,
4 ounces enough for an acre. Packets of our standard varieties will
contain 350 to 500 seeds.
713 Tomato Salad, Sunnybrook
This pepper is almost like a tomato in appearance, being smooth,
nearly round and bright scarlet. It is exceptionally mild and
sweet and very thick meated. You can eat it raw or slice it for
salads. A good cropper. Pkt. 15c, 34 oz. 30c, oz. 90c.
Tomato Salad
714 Perfection Pimento
The sweetest of sweet peppers — you cannot
detect a trace of “hot” in its flesh. When
the fruit is bright crimson, is of medium
and shape, ideal for stuffing. The flesh is very
thick; and the fruit is smooth. Perfection is
simply “Perfection” in quality, yield, and all
around profit to the home and market gardener.
Pkt. 10c, 34 oz. 25c, oz. 45c, 34 lb. $1.25,
lb. $3.50.
715 Royal or Ruby King
We have an improved strain of this popular
standard variety. It is a very heavy bearer,
thick-meated, and of mild flavor. Order
Templin-Bradley’s Extra Select Royal
King Superfine Quality. Pkt. 10c, 34 oz.
25c, oz. 40c, J4 lb. $1.35.
718 California Wonder
The Pepper with the thickest flesh. The
most outstanding feature of this new pepper is
its thick flesh, usually 34 inch and often 34 inch
It is blocky in shape, square in cross
4 inches wide and 434 inches long,
specimens weigh as much as a pound,
green when small changing to crimson,
aches full growth with the late sorts,
marketable size fruits are ready with the early
A heavy bearer of fruits of fine quality,
free from pungency and sweet, crisp and
The home gardener, market gardener
should find this an ideal pepper,
adapted to all sweet pepper uses,
find further description among
of special merit on page 53. Pkt.
oz. 40c, oz. $1.25, 34 lb. $3.75.
Peanuts, Early
716 TTnricrVlf QqIqH a new sweet, upright Pepper, so sweet
Upngnt OWCCt OalSQ that it may be eaten raw. Just the right
size for stuffing and frying and a dandy for salads. Pkt. 10c, 34 oz* 25c, oz. 65c.
717 Cmoll TTrYh Varipfipc A mixture including Cayenne, Celestial,
Oman noi V aneues Tabasco, Coral Gem, Red Cherry, etc.
Excellent for pepper sauce, etc.; also interesting as ornamental plants. Pkt. 10c,
34 oz. 25c.
675
Extra Early Spanish Peanuts
;he Extra Early Spanish, they mature a nice crop if planted on light,
full sunshine. The nuts are not quite so large as the ones usually sold ,
solid and sweet. Just what the boys will want to plant. Instructions
Pkt. 10c, 34 lb. 20c, lb. 45c.
PEPPER SEED SHOULD BE STARTED EARLY. SEE PAGE 51
Laxton Peas
68
Garden Peas
PEAS FROM YOUR OWN GARDEN picked only an hour or two before eating are
twice as sweet as those you would purchase. Try them and you will be convinced.
CULTURE — A planting should be made every 10 days from earliest spring until hot
weather. Another planting in late summer for fall often gives good results. The extra
early smooth seeded varieties are hardy and may be planted as early as the soil can be
worked, the wrinkled varieties a little later. Sow the earliest 3 inches deep increasing
that depth for 1 ate plantings as the ground becomes drier and warmer ; 5 inches is not
too deep. Fill the trench up only part way until the plants appear, then gradually fill
up as the plants grow. Rows for dwarf varieties should be 3 ft. apart, the tall varieties
334 to 4 ft. It is best to give the tall varieties some support, such as stakes, brush or
netting as you would for sweet peas.
QUANTITY OF SEED. One pound should sow a 50 ft. row, 120 to 180 lbs. an acre.
679 TV/Tqtt- TVTnrn A new large p°dded. dwarf pea for
IViay IVlUril extra early planting. For full
description see No. 679, page 53.
45c, 3 lbs. $1.25.
Pkt. 10c, M lb. 20c, lb.
688 World’s Record A >eavy - yiel-'?ing
described on page 53. 34 lb.
_ood
quality early tall pea, fully
„ ^ u«v,^u ~~ _ ^ _ 17c, lb. 45c, 3 lbs. $1.25.
’s Record
678 Peter Pan Pea, Large Podded Dwarf Pea
Under ordinary conditions within 8 to 9 weeks after the seed is planted in your garden
you can begin picking the sweetest tasting peas you ever put in your mouth. The peas
and pods are large, the vines sturdy, and healthy, 15 to 18 inches tall, bearing elegant,
dark green, broad pods. Peter Pan is a leader among Dwarf Peas for the home garden.
Pkt. 10c, 34 lb. 20c, lb. 45c, 3 lbs. $1.25, postpaid.
681 Eight Weeks UgSS
extra early variety. Furthermore the seed
is hardy enough to stand early planting be¬
fore the soil is warm. The vines are so
dwarf, 12 to 15 inches, that very close plant¬
ing is permissible. The pods while not extra
large are numerous and filled with nice
quality peas. 34 lb. 17c, lb. 48c, 3 lbs.
$1.35.
686 Little Marvel eariTcuSrf
wrinkled pea, with blunt very dark green,
3 inch pods, filled with good quality peas.
Marvel is a good bearer and the vines are
erect and dwarf requiring no supports 34
. . " lbs. $1.10.
Peter Pan
Two Smooth Seeded Extra Earlies
683 Extra Early Alaska
or Earliest of All. The hardiest of the
extra-early varieties. Very productive.
Peas smooth, bluish green, very fair
quality. More extensively grown for early
market than any other variety. Height 234
ft. 1 i lb. 12c, lb. 35c, 3 lbs. 90c.
684 First-in-Market
smooth white seeded, height 234 ft. Well
filled pods 2 to 234 inches long. Our strain,
is same season as Alaska and yields about
10 per cent more. 34 lb. 15c, lb. 35c, 3
lbs. $1.00.
Extra Early Alaska
682 Nott’s Excelsior wrinl
standard early dwarf
wrinkled pea. A very fine,
highly bred variety of sturdy, compact, dwarf growth, 15 to 18 in.
high. Pods chock-full of large luscious peas of unusually sweet
flavor. Vines more productive than American Wonder and pods
ready sooner than Premium Gem, so we consider Nott’s the best
of this class. 34 lb. 15c, lb. 38c, 3 lbs. $1.10.
Only a few days
later than Nott’s
Excelsior, but larger podded and of greater total produc¬
tiveness. You could not ask for a better flavored pea to
eat. The pods are broad, blunt and well filled. Dwarf,
requires no support. 34 lb. 17c, lb. 45c, 3 lbs. $1.20.
Templin-Bradley’s All Season Pea Collection
Here is a collection of three varieties that will give you fresh peas for your table over a long
period of time. The First-in-Market being smooth seeded may be planted earlier than the
others if desired, as soon as the snow is off the ground. The others in early April. Or you may
plant all three at the same time in April. To increase yields pick pods soon as edibk
First-in-Market
Thomas Laxton
First to pick. Second to pick.
710 J4 lb. each of three above varieties for 40c.
711 1 lb. each of three above varieties for $1.10.
Last to
685 Thomas Laxton ™'A“L<VV‘i“l
yielding of all early tall peas, only 10 days later than
Alaska, vines 234 ft. tall. Pods long, broad, handsome,
packed full of delicious sweet peas. You can pick
enough for a nice meal in short order. Outyields the
old Gradus by 25 per cent. 34 lb. 15c, lb. 42c, 3 lbs.
$1.20.
THE TEMPLIN-BRADLEY CO., NATIONWIDE SEEDSMEN AND NURSERYMEN, CLEVELAND, OHIO
More Good Peas
Alderman
695 Alderman, Best Tall Main Crop Pea
Height 334 feet. Of the well known telephone type, but of a darker green color. Very
robust and productive. Peas of large size and unsurpassed in quality. Best of the large
main-crop varieties. 34 lb. 15c, lb. 40c, 3 lbs. $1.15.
Try These Edible Podded Peas
707 Mammoth Melting Sugar §£&
the same as wax beans. Gather the pods when half grown. Pods are stringless and when
cooked are tender, sweet and sugary. The seeds are large round and white. 34 lb. 18c,
lb. 50c, 3 lbs. $1.25.
708 ThirOT-f fi-Toxr Qnrrat* Height 30 inches. Similar to Melting Sugar but of
i-J W ctl 1 vj 1 cxy Ollgctl dwarf growth, requiring no brush, with smaller flat
pods 224 to 3 inches in length. The seeds are round and gray. 34 lb. 15c, lb. 40c, 3 lbs.
$1.00.
Comparative Table of Garden Pea Characteristics
The figures given below of course vary with growing conditions, but they are the average
figures obtained from our trial ground records of the past several years. On early soil and
during hot weather peas will reach edible stage more quickly and the picking season is very
short. We have had Alaska peas ready for the table in 47 days from the day the seed was
planted. Varieties marked (*) have smooth, round or only slightly wrinkled seed and are
hardy enough to withstand earlier planting than the wrinkled varieties. These contain less
sugar so are slightly lower in table quality. Length of picking season we describe as short
medium or long. A variety in which the pods reach edible stage uniformly or very close
together consequently has a very short picking season. That is an advantage to the canner
or market grower but not so advantageous to the home gardener.
Variety Ht. of Vine Days to Pods Quality Season
^Alaska
2 J4 feet
Eating
57
Blunt 234 inches
Fair
Short
♦First in Market
234 feet
57
Blunt 234 inches
Fair
Short
Nott’s Excelsior
15 inches
60
Blunt 2% inches
V. Good
Short
Sutton’s Excelsior
18 inches
63
Blunt 334 inches
V. Good
Medium
Little Marvel
15 inches
60
Blunt 3 inches
V. Good
Medium
Eight Weeks
15 inches
58
Blunt 334 inches
Good
Medium
Peter Pan
18 inches
62
Pointed 324 inches
Exc.
Long
World's Record
2 feet
60
Pointed 334 inches
Exc.
Long
Thos. Laxton
234 feet
62
Blunt 334 inches
Exc.
Long
♦May Mom
16 inches
60
Pointed 4 inches
Good
Long
Alderman
334 feet
70
Pointed 434 inches
Good
Long
♦Dwarf Gray Sugar
234 feet
62
Pointed 224 inches
Exc.
Long
*Mam. Melting Sugar
4 feet
70
Blunt 4 inches
Exc.
Long
Pumpkins
CULTURE- — Grow same as winter squash. One
per hill ; about 3 pounds an acre.
728 Small Sugar Pie
Is so well known as the
requires little description.
medium, with solid fine grained flesh. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 34 lb.
729 Tennessee Sweet Potato Is
slightly ribbed. Color creamy-white. A first-class keener. Pkt.
38c, lb. $1.20.
730 Tlirn'hn or °f Mammoths. Fruit enormous size — often 150 to
J L'tJ 200 pounds. So grow a few for the county fair. Fair quality for
pies and great for stock food. Pkt. 10c, oz. 22c, 34 lb. 55c, lb. $1.65.
Note the mass of nodules
on the roots.
Increase Your Crops
of Legumes
Sweet Peas, Garden Peas
and Beans
By treating the seed with Nitragin
WHAT INOCULATION DOES. When you inoculate the
seed, bacteria forms nodules on the roots of the plant.
These bacteria have the power to take nitrogen from the
air. This nitrogen is extremely valuable to the plant as
fertilizer. It has been proven time and time again by the
Government and State Experiment Stations and private
planters that seed inoculation greatly increases the yield
of Garden Peas all kinds of Beans, and the number of
flowers borne by Sweet Pea vines. It is past the experi¬
mental stage. You profit by it this season.
FOR YOUR PROTECTION. All inoculators are per¬
ishable, every package of Nitragin is dated as to the
life of the contents for your protection. Look for the
dated label when buying.
?h for several
994 Garden Package En01
995 20 Pound Size
pounds of seed for 20c
Enough for 20
this'
INOCULATE
lbs. of seed for
Nitragin is an old reliable
Inoculator. It is well
known and used by Agri¬
cultural Colleges. Packed
in a rich soil-like granular
medium easy to mix with
your seed. Contents are
always fresh. Use on Peas
and Beans-
OUR FALL CATALOG IS READY IN SEPTEMBER. IF INTERESTED SEND FOR ONE
Templin-Bradley’s Radish
Extra Select
Scarlet Globe
Our Select Sparkler or White Tip
CULTURE — Radishes are easily grown in nearly any
soil but to be at their best they should grow quickly.
For this purpose a light sandy loam is perhaps the
best, rich but not recently fertilized with stable
manure. A freshly manured soil produces ill shaped
and often wormy roots. Sow as early as soil can be
worked y2 inch deep, the rows 12 to 16 inches apart.
QUANTITY OF SEED — One ounce should sow a 100
ft. row, 8 to 10 lbs. an acre. Packets of our standard
varieties will contain y to oz.
741 Saxa, Earliest for Forcing
Saxa is the quickest growing round red Radish. Ready to
pull some times in 20 days from sowing. Our strain is very
fine indeed. Pkt. 10c, oz. 15c, y lb. 35c, lb. $1.10.
742 Earliest Scarlet Globe
French Breakfast Radish
744 French Breakfast
Color bright carmine with clear white in the lower portion.
French Breakfast is an exceedingly early variety. Our trial
grounds test showed a remarkably good strain of this type.
Pkt. 8c, oz. 15c, lb. 35c, lb. $1.00.
CRISP AND TENDER
are the Radishes you can pull
from your own garden as soon as
they are of edible size.
UNIFORM IN SIZE AND COLOR
are the Radishes you can pro¬
duce from our caiefully selected
seed stocks.
Char tier
This is the most popular of the extra-early globe varieties.
It is of rapid growth, brilliant scarlet in color. Has small
tops, and is probably more largely grown for home and market
than any other variety. Regular strain. Pkt. 5c, oz. 12c,
y lb. 30c, lb. 90c.
743 Extra Select Scarlet Globe
A strain grown from transplanted roots, that is as near 100
per cent perfection as it is possible to get. It has a fine
scarlet color, sparkling white flesh, tops just large enough
for bunching. This is a beautiful oval rooted type —
you will be delighted with the uniformity of the
roots as you pull them. Order Templin-Bradley’s
Extra Select Scarlet Globe Superfine Quality. Pkt.
10c, oz. 18c, y lb. 45c, lb. $1.40.
745 White Tip or Sparkler
of the globe or turnip shaped class. Bright scarlet with a
distinct white tip. Very popular for home and market. We
have a strain that shows a very distinct white base, so that it
is one of the prettiest radishes for bunching in existence.
Pkt. 8c, oz. 15c, y lb. 35c, lb. $1.00.
746 Crimson Giant Globe
White Giant Globe is not ready quite as quickly as the other
round varieties, it grows much larger often 1% to 2 inches in
diameter, and yet still crisp and firm. These long standing
qualities make it valuable for the home gardener or grower.
Shape is slightly flattened globe. Has replaced the old
Scarlet Turnip in popularity in many markets. Pkt. 5c, oz.
12c, y lb. 35c, lb. 90c.
747 White Rnv £ variety that deserves great popularity yet is little planted.
VV 1J.1LC DUA Flattened globe in shape, medium in size and pure white. The
roots will stand hot weather without becoming hot and pithy longer than any other round
variety we know of. Try a packet. Pkt. 10c, oz. 18c, y lb. 40c, lb. $1.05.
753 'R'arliect T oner The finest strain of this very popular Radish.
HUoL J-rfUIlg, DLdl Ic L The long slim roots look nice and taste good,
being crisp and appetizing. Plant for second early, ready in about 35 days, a week or 10
days after the short varieties. Pkt. 5c, oz. 12c, y lb. 35c, lb. 90c.
754 T oner \A7hitP Triple The finest White Radish grown. Long slender
vv iiiLC XC1G1C roots which remain tender and crisp until grown.
Matures early, has small top which permits close planting. We have worked on this
variety to produce an unusually good strain. Pkt. 8c, oz. 15c, y lb. 35c, lb. $1.00.
755 r horhpr or Qhonhord A summer Radish remaining edible after the
LlCl Ul OilcpnClQ eariy kinds. Attractive long red roots with
waxy white tip. Ready for the table in 40 to 45 days. Pkt. 6c, oz. 15c, y lb. 30c, lb. 90c.
T17* TP o/-p For winter use the seed should be planted in July or August
* * XN.CtGli.oHCo They can pasilv he stored and are verv accentahle on thf
table. We offer the following varieties.
762 CHINA ROSE Elongated olive
shaped Rose color skin and white flesh.
Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c.
764 LONG BLACK SPANISH— Skin
black, flesh white, long rooted. Pkt.
10c, oz. 20c.
They can easily be stored and are very acceptable on the
765 ROUND BLACK SPANISH— Same
as long black except in shape. Pkt. 10c,
oz. 20c.
763 CELESTIAL OR MAMMOTH
WHITE CHINA— Very large. Pkt. 10c,
oz. 20c.
761 WINTER RADISH MIXED— A
mixture of the above. Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c.
767 Interesting Japanese Radishes
An interesting packet, contain-
_ _ ing a mixture of the following
varieties: Japanese Bottle Radish, Long String Radish, Mjyashige, Nerima, Mammoth
Shogoin and Giant Sa-ku-ri-ji-ma, that grows to weigh 25 to 30 lbs. These are all winter
Radishes and should not be planted before last of July. Try a packet, plant in deep rich
soil, and beat your neighbors. They are the largest radishes grown. Pkt. 10c, oz. 30c.
Icicle
768 All Types Collection of Radishes 35c.
Make trials of many varieties of Radish this season. So that you can do this at little
expense we are making up a collection of the following varieties: One pkt. each, 7
varieties, Nos. 742, 744, 746, 747, 754, 755 and 767 for 35c.
THE TEMPLIN-BRADLEY CO., NATIONWIDE SEEDSMEN AND NURSERYMEN, CLEVELAND, OHIO
Summer Varieties
Squashes
Winter Varieties
CULTURE — Plant the seed after all frost danger is past, the small bush varieties 3 by 4 feet apart, the long vined varieties
6 by 8 or even farther apart, the crop will be larger if the soil in the hills is enriched with well-rotted stable manure or sheep
manure. Plant 6 or 7 seeds in a hill, 1 34 inches deep, and thin out to 3 strong plants after they are well up.
QUANTITY OF SEED. Of the small bush varieties 1 oz. will plant about 40
hills — 2 to 3 lbs. per acre. Of the large seed winter varieties like Hubbard, 1 oz. will
plant 15 to 20 hills — 3 to 4 lbs. per acre. Of the standard varieties each packet contains
about 34 oz. of seed.
790 r7y, _ _i_. • * A new summer variety, the sweetest flavored of all. For full
Z/UCCIimi description see No. 790 page 53. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c.
792 Giant Summer Crookneck
deep golden yellow. Pkt. 6c,. oz. 18c, 34 lb. 45c, lb. $1.25.
793 r'licfarH Yellow Bush Scallop or Patty Pan. The earliest
uOlQcn V^USLctrU. of au summer squashes. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 34 lb.
40c, lb. $1.10.
791 New Table Queen
Also called Des Moines. The introducer
says : ‘ ‘ J ust wash it clean, cut it in half, take out
the seed, and bake 20 minutes, and you will
have the nicest squash you ever tasted.”
Splendid for pies. Table Queen is just the right
About the size and size, averaging 6 to 8 incles long, and 5 to 6
color of Hubbard, but inches in diameter. Color is dark green, some-
not quite as long keeping. Very dry, sweet, times with blotches of red at pointed end.
and of rich flavor. Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, 34 lb* Ripens in the fall and keeps as long as Hub-
50c, lb. $1.50. Table Queen bard. Pkt. 10c, oz. 22c, 34 lb- 55c, lb. $1.50.
801 Mammoth Chili
Of fair quality. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, 34 lb. 60c.
802 rV/VM**«n T-TnKKorr3 Fruits the same shape as Green
\jrOiaen nUDDara Hubbard, but earlier and smaller
in size. Pkt. 8c, oz. 20c, 34 lb. 50c, lb. $1.40.
803 i-Rl 1 1 o T-Tt 1 hh o-rrl The size and shape of old waited Hub-
Oiue nUDDara bardi but clear blue green in color.
Excels the old Hubbard in flavor and dryness of the flesh. Pkt. 10c,
oz. 25c, 3 £ lb. 55c, lb. $1.60.
804 Improved Hubbard ™uJh.os' d53^"om2k£
and rivaling the best pumpkin for pies. Has deep orange flesh. Our
strain grows large, has dark green, moderately warted shell and has
selected to give fruit of greater weight and food value than the ordinary
Hubbard. Pkt. 8c, oz. 18c, 34 lb. 45c, lb. $1.25.
Custard and Crookneck
794 Fordhook fquthir^Lth “usmh-
mer and winter use. Fruit 8 to 10 inches
long. Skin light yellow; shell hard; flesh very
thick. Cooks mealy and dry7. Pkt. 8c, oz.
20c, 34 lb. 55c, lb. $1.50.
800 Delicious
Favorite
Winter
Keeper
Improved
Hubbard
The Best Spinach
CULTURE — Spinach is almost an all year round crop because of its hardiness.
Very early and several later spring plantings should be made to provide leaves
for Late spring and summer. For these plantings use King of Denmark, Juliana
or Bloomsdale. During the summer we suggest New Zealand or Tetragonia.
Again in the late summer you can plant the other varieties and with a slight
protection of straw over winter they will give leaves soon after snow goes. The
Bloomsdale is excellent for fall planting. Sow in drills 34 inch deep, the rows
12 to 16 inches apart. Thin out to 4 or 5 inches.
QUANTITY OF SEED. One ounce should sow a 100 ft. row. 10 to 12 lbs. an
acre. Packets of our standard varieties will contain about 34 ounce of seed.
780 Tnliana ^ new spinach of great value. Long stand-
Spinach, r l juncuia ing, an(j beat resisting. Commands top
Bloomsdale Savoy prices. For full description see No. 780, page 53. Oz. 10c, 34 lb. 25c, lb. 65c.
783 New Zealand Spinach
The Everbearing Spinach or Tetragonia
The only variety that will give you good cuttings of spinach
greens all summer. Of fine quality producing its tender
leaves throughout the hottest summer weather without going
to seed. This is an entirely distinct species, with smaller
leaves which are produced in very great abundance. As
the seed is rather slow to germinate we suggest soaking it
in warm water for several hours before planting. Pkt. 8c,
oz. 15c, 34 lb. 35c, lb. $1.00, 5 lbs. $4.25.
Antvorskov.
Will
781 King of Denmark ^ you big cuttmgs
of delicious tender leaves for two weeks after other varieties
of spinach have gone to seed. The long standing qualities
are remarkable and yet it is a quick grower, coming medium
early, not quite as quickly as Bloomsdale. Quality fine.
Oz. 10c, 34 lb. 25c, lb. 65c, 5 lbs. $3.00.
782IBloomsdale Savoy van”?.5 ‘iTSSS-
ance the leaf is wrinkled in the same way as that of the
Savoy Cabbage, hence the name. It is a very early variety,
also one of the best for autumn planting. For a continual
supply sow every7 ten days until June. Oz.
20c, lb. 55c, 5 lbs. $2.25.
pkg. 8c, 34 lb.
Spinach is a very healthful food.
Plant plenty of it.
Salsify or Vegetable Oyster
CULTURE — Salsify is grown very much like Parsnip though the rows may be spaced> little closer.
Do not plant in freshly manured soil as this has a tendency to produce ill shapen roots. A fair garden
soil deeply worked is best for Salsify.
QUANTITY OF SEED. One ounce should sow a 50 ft. row. Packets contain about 300 seeds.
778 Mammoth Sandwich Island ^b!ifU£most
flavor. Also fine if fried in butter, or boiled and made into fritters. I
remain in the garden for spring use. Dig early in the spring however
may dig some in the fall before ground freezes and store in a pit or
34 lb. 80c, lb. $2.40.
Salsify
ITEMS FOR GARDEN PROTECTION YOU WILL FIND ON PAGES 78, 79 AND 80
Tomatoes For All
CULTURE — Tomato seed should be started early, by March or at least
early April in hot beds or in boxes or pots in the house. An extra trans¬
planting into other pots or cold frames is beneficial for root development
before finally setting outdoors, when it is warm. Do not crowd tomato
plants. You want short stocky plants rather than tall spindly ones. In
the garden set 24 by 36 inches apart. Staking and training each plant as
it grows is the best practice. If they are not supported you will have to
space them 3x4 feet apart. Cultivate thoroughly. Tomatoes do not
require a rich soil. A good sandy loam will give an immense crop.
QUANTITY OF SEED. One ounce should produce 2500 to 3000 plants.
If set 36x24 inches apart you will need about 7200 per acre. Packets of our
standard varieties will contain 500 to 1000 seeds.
832 Red River
For an extra early,. -this has very
firm fruit and a long picking season.
See full description No. 832, page 53. Pkt. 15c, oz. 40c.
818 Templin-Bradley’s Everbearer
A fine quality tomato that bears for a long season. Full
description on page 53. Pkt. 15c, Y oz. 40c, oz. 70c.
820 RnrKanlr The earliest tomato grown.
INCW OUIDrillK. To beat your neighbors with
ripe tomatoes plant some Burbanks this year, in our exper¬
ience the Earliest Tomato in existence. Burbank is every¬
thing that can be desired in a home garden tomato, attractive
bright fruits, medium size, smooth, well formed and ripens
evenly all over. It is a good cropper also. Pkt. 12c, Y oz.
29c, oz. 60c, y lb. $1.75.
819 TV/Tz-.f/Tl/'N'K^ A new disease resistant strain
lViarglODe full description see page 53. Pkt.
oz. 75c, Yi lb. $2.00.
821 Fflrlinnn The standard first early red tomato and too well
J2sdl lldlld known to need description. Regular strain. Pkt.
5c, oz. 28c, M lb. 90c, lb. $2.90.
822 Special Strain Earliana |*ufts.f,°ThisCsrt°"n
has been especially selected for depth, smoothness and uniformity of
fruit and yet it is earlier than the Regular strain. Order Templin-
Bradley’s Special Strain Earliana Superfine Quality. Pkt. 10c,
Y. oz. 35c, oz. 60c, M lb. $1.80, lb. $5.50.
823 Avon Early
A fine smooth red tomato very early
and bearing for a long season. Flavor
good, less acid than Earliana. Pkt.
10c, y2 oz. 30c, oz. 50c, y lb. $1.40,
lb. $4.25.
828 Dwarf Stone
compact upright plants require
space, and no staking, yet they
yield heavily. Fruit smooth, red,
medium size, fine quality. Pkt. 10c,
Yl oz. 25c, oz. 45c, y lb. $1.25.
Three Good Standards
833 Chalks
A
824 A r m e Medium early,
in smooth, purple-
pink variety.
826 John Baer cEaxrYya
productive bright red variety.
Price any above three. Pkt. 7c,
oz. 35c, M lb. $1.10, lb. $3.25.
Gulf State Market
Ponderosa
New Stone
834 June Pink, Earliest Pink Variety |SetimEarifana
because of the similarity in everything except color. Fruits medium size, solid and
meaty, set in large clusters. Vine grows open and flat and its rather restricted
growth recommends it for the home garden. Pkt. 10c, Y oz. 30c, oz. 50c, Y lb.
$1.50, lb. $4.50.
836 Rnrmv "Rest In season this fine tomato is right after the first earlies,
L such as Earliana. One of the very best scarlet varieties
for home garden or market. Fruits are round, smooth, medium size and ripen
evenly. Flesh is firm and vines productive. Pkt. 8c, oz. 35c, y lb. $1.15, lb.
$3.50.
TNTPW King of the Reds. The standard main crop
XNC-W variety. The fruit is of uniformly large size, smooth,
very solid, and of best table quality. Fine for canning. Pkt. 8c, oz. 30c,
>. 90c, lb. $2.90.
825 TVi ^ Nnrfnti A fine smooth fancy scarlet main crop
■V-llC IN U1 Lull tomato, a selection from New Stone.
Introduced and recommended by the U. S. _ Government. Under
various trials Norton has proven highly resistant to Wilt, Early
Blight, and Rust. Pkt. 10c, Y oz. 25c, oz. 40c, y lb. $1.25,
lb. $4.00.
835 R pnnftr A very popular purplish pink variety for medium
J-JCdU. iy early or main crop. Vines are vigorous and
heavy bearing, while the fruits are medium to large, solid, very smooth
and of excellent flavor, and they ripen up well around the stem.
Beauty is superior to Acme. Pkt. 8c, oz. 35c, y lb. $1.15, lb.
$3.50.
830 Gulf State Market tomatoes. It is really an
improved Livingston’s Globe — Bestiof the purple-pink varieties.
That is the result obtained on our trial grounds. Each fruit is firm,
almost true globe shaped — ripens uniformly, free from cracks or
blemishes around the stem end. Pkt. 12c, oz. 30c, oz. 50c,
y lb. $1.50, lb. $4.50.
THE TEMPLIN-BRADLEY CO.. NATIONWIDE SEEDSMEN AND NURSERYMEN, CLEVELAND. OHIO
More Tomatoes
83i Livingston’s Globe
heavy producer of firm solid fruits. The fruits are very deep, large and heavy of a
glossy pink tinged with purple. Pkt. 10c, oz. 30c, oz. 50c, $1-50, lb. $4.50.
829 Ponderosa or Beefsteak the heaviest Tomato grown. Color
glowing purple-crimson. Considered by many the best table variety. Being very
solid, with few seeds, it is very desirable for slicing. Pkt. 10c, °z. 45c, oz. 75c
Y± lb. $2.25.
843 PaIaccoI The Best yellow tomato. You should see the
° UOiaen colossal great big delicious fruits of this variety. As large
as Ponderosa and quite like it in every way except color, which is golden yellow. V ery
heavy, flesh solid like the “Beefsteak” with very few seeds. The flavor is different
from the red variety, very sweet. Fine for preserving. Pkt. 15c, 2 pkts. 25c.
844 1 J „„ ^ . Good housewives tell us the fruits are much richer than
UOlaen V^UCCn re(i varieties. Medium size and smooth. Pkt. 10c,
J4 oz- 40c.
8« Yellow Husk or Strawberry
very sweet and is highly prized for preserves or pies. Pkt. 10c, 3 pkts. 25c.
Growing Their Own Tomatoes
846 Qm oil 'Pr^o^rxri'n cf interesting mixture comprising Red and
Oman ^reserving Yellow Cherry, Peach, Pear, Plum, Cur¬
rant and Husk Tomatoes. Very desirable for preserves and canning. Pkt. 10c,
oz. 40c.
CLASSIFICATION OF TOMATOES
First Early
Reds
Main Crop Reds
Second Early and
Earliana
Stone
Main Crop Pinks or
Burbank
Norton
Purples
Everbearer
Marglobe
Beauty
Avon Early
Dwarf Stone
Globe
Red River
Disease Resistant
Gulf State
Second Early Reds
Red Varieties
Ponderosa
Bonny Best
The Norton
First Early Pinks or
Chalks Jewel
Marglobe
Purple
John Baer
June Pink
Small Fruited Preserving Sorts
Turnips and Rutabagas
CULTURE — For the early crop sow as early as possible to prepare the soil, covering inch
| deep in rows 8 inches apart, thinning when small to stand 6 inches apart. A continual
supply of tender turnips may be had by sowing a few every two or three weeks until late
spring. The seed for the main crop of winter turnips is started in July. Sow either in drills
j ; or broad-cast.
QUANTITY OF SEED. One ounce should sow a 150 ft. row, lbs. an acre if drilled,
| ; 3 lbs. if broadcast. Packets of our standard varieties will contain about oz. of seed.
858 Extra Early Milan
Flat, smooth, of medium size, with bright purple top and
few leaves. Flesh white and sweet. The best for early
spring planting, also suitable for fall planting. Pkt. 8c,
oz. 15c, M lb. 35c, lb. 90c, 5 lbs. $3.75.
859 Purple Top Strap-Leaf I?de[oTS^
part of the country. Superior for early or late planting.
Flattened, good sized, small top with but few leaves; flesh
very fine. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, M lb. 25c, lb. 65c, 5 lbs.
$2.75.
86° purple Top White Globe
the handsomest and most desirable varieties grown. Very
similar to Strap-leaf variety, except in shape, being a per¬
fect globe. For home and market. Pkt. 5c, oz. 12c,
% lb. 28c, lb. 75c, 5 lbs. $3.00.
Purple Top
863 ShOgOin YaTaTele
The largest variety grown, often
measuring 8 inches and more in
diameter. Grow it to exhibit at
the fairs. The Japanese, who are
famed for their epicurean tastes,
consider Shogoin the finest turnip
their country has introduced.
Color white; flesh very solid,
crisp and tender, in flavor mild
and sweet. Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c,
X lb. 50c.
862 Golden Ball or Orange Jelly
One of the most delicate and sweetest of yellow-fleshed
Turnips yet introduced. Medium in size. Uniformly
smooth and solid. Pkt. 8c, oz. 15c, lb. 32c, lb. 85c,
5 lbs. $3.50.
Two Fine Rutabagas or Swedes
873 American Purple Top
duces uniformly large, globe-shaped roots. Purple above
ground, and yellow below. Flesh very solid, rich yellow,
fine-grained and very sweet. Pkt. 5c, oz. 12c, M lb. 30c,
lb. 75c, 5 lbs. $3.25.
874 rVnlden FTearK Here is a new Rutabaga,
VJUIUCU ITCcU lo tender and sweet as can
be. The roots are globe shaped, smooth, medium large
with bronze or sometimes reddish tops. Flesh golden
yellow. Pkt. 10c, oz. 15c, lb. 35c, lb. 90c, 5 lbs. $3.75.
GROW TURNIPS FOR WINTER STORAGE. SEE PAGE 51 FOR METHOD OF STORING
74
Miscellaneous Vegetables -
1 Asparagus, Mary W ashington
This is the best of the newly developed Rust Proof varieties, and is recommended by the U. S. Dept,
of Agriculture. It is a selection from Martha Washington and produces large straight tender green
stalls of excellent quality.
SEED. Asparagus is not hard to grow from seed though the results are not as quick as though you
had started by planting the roots. Start seed in early spring, covering an inch deep. Cultivate
well during the summer, transplanting the roots to their permanent bed the following spring. One
ounce should sow a 60 ft. row and produce 200 to 300 plants. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, 34 lb. 80c, lb.
$2.50.
226 Perfection Brussels
Sprouts
Belongs to the cabbage family. Small heads of
delicious quality are abundantly produced along
the stem, the plants growing about 2 ft. high.
Cultivate same as late cabbage. Produces
tender little heads from October to December in
the North, and throughout the winter in the
South. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c.
418 Corn Salad or Fetticus late fall, winter or spring use.
The plant somewhat resembles Spinach, and is just as easy to grow, being of
quick growth and hardy. The leaves form a compact rosette, rhe leaves
are made tender by frost. Serve as Lettuce, or cook like Spinach. One
ounce will sow a 50 foot row. Pkt. 8c, oz. 15c.
Washington Asparagus
Brussels Sprouts
409 Chervil, Double Curled parsley and
used for flavoring soups and salads. The leaves chopped fine
and sprinlded on buttered potatoes are very tasty. The
plant resembles parsley, and the leaves are curly and finely
cut. For a continuous supply sow a little seed every two
weeks. Ready to cut 5 or 6 weeks after sowing. Pkt. 8c,
oz. 22c, M lb. 70c.
411 Witloof Chicory Sl^.V.Vs'IiVdL
French endive is a favorite dish of the fastidious French
epicures. It is certainly one of the most delicious of salads,
and is now in great demand at our own. big city hotels and
restaurants. Always at high prices. Directions for growing
on each packet. Pkt 10c, oz. 25c.
414 Georgia Collards cabbage family, and are
largely grown in the South to use as boiling greens during the
winter months. Also valuable for furnishing green forage for
poultry, as it continues to grow all winter in the South.
Freezing improves the quality. Pkt. 5c, oz. 12c.
Rhubarb, Victoria
ing 34 inch deep and thin the plants to stand 6 to 8 inches
apart when still small. Later transplant giving double space
and the following spring move them to permanent bed. For
quicker results you can purchase the roots, which are quoted
on page 135. Seed. Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c.
883 Topepo, A New Vegetable
This is a distinctive new vegetable, the result of hybrid¬
izing the Stone Tomato and the Bell Pepper. The
fruits are beautiful deep red or golden yellow striped with
green. In flavor Topepo resembles the pepper but is sweeter
and has more of the zest of the tomato. Superior to the
Pepper for stuffing and baking because of its color and firm
thick wall. A very important feature is the keeping quality
as the fruits have been known to keep well 30 days in ordinary
room temperature. Full directions on the pkts. Pkt. 15c.
420 PrPQC Curled or Pepper Grass. Grown exten-
v-'J. Coo sively as a small salad plant. Sow thickly
in rows 1 ft. apart. Ready for table in 30 days so make
successive sowings. The leaves are finely cut and feathery
with a very refreshing pungent flavor. Pkt. 6c, oz. 12c.
421 Prpoo A hardy perennial water plant,
VV aLCi CiCao the leaves of which are used for
salads or garnishing. May be grown in a stream of water or
small pond. Full directions are printed on each packet.
Pkt. 10c, oz. 40c.
553 American Flag Leek
This vegetable belongs to the onion family
and is a fine fall and winter substitute for
green onion. The leaves are flat and the
stems large and bulbous. Sow in early
spring, covering 34 inch in rows 12 to 15
inches apart. Full directions on each
packet. Pkt. 8c, oz. 22c.
657 Okra or Gumbo
This plant bears long, slender, edible pods,
which may be cooked like Asparagus, or cut
up into soups, stews, catsup, etc. The pods
are in best condition if used when 1 to 3
inches long. Sow the seed after soil is
warm and frost danger is past, covering 34
inch deep in rows 24 to 30 inches apart.
Thin the small plants to stand at least 15
inches apart. Pkt. 6c, oz. 12c, 34 lb. 30c.
810 Sunflower, Mammoth Russian
The best egg-producing food known for poultry. Every
farmer should plant some of the seed in any out-of-the-way
place at any time in May or June. Single heads will often
measure 15 to 18 inches across and contain an immense
quantity of seed. Hang the heads in the pbultry house,
where the hens can reach them. Seed for planting oz. pkt.
5c, 34 lb. 12c, lb. 28c, 3 lbs. 75c. We will be glad to
quote prices in large quantities of Sunflower Seed on
request.
Okra
Aromatic and Pot Herbs
Most of the varieties of herbs thrive best in sandy soil and some are stronger and better flavored when
grown on that which is rather poor. In all cases the soil should be carefully prepared and well
cultivated.
Sow as early as the ground can be made ready, in drills sixteen to eighteen inches apart, taking pains
that the soil is fine and pressed firmly over the seed, or they may be planted as a second crop — the
seeds sown in beds in April and the plants set. out in June. Most of them should be cut when in
bloom, wilted in the sun and thoroughly dried in the shade.
To save you the cost of each variety purchased separately we
are putting up a special packet containing a mixture of Anise,
Dill
485 Mixed Varieties _ _ _ _ _
Basil, Borage, Caraway, Coriander, Dill, Fennel, Marjoram, Sage and Savory. Pkt. Mixed
Varieties 10c, 3 for 25c.
Separate V aneties We can also supply in separate packets the following varieties :
486 ANISE. 487 SWEET BASIL. 488 CARAWAY. 489 CORIANDER. 490 DILL, MAM¬
MOTH. 491 SWEET MAJORAM. 492 SAGE.
Price, any varieties. Pkt. 10c. Any three packets for 25c.
THE TEMPLIN-BRADLEY CO., NATIONWIDE SEEDSMEN AND NURSERYMEN, CLEVELAND, OHIO
Gardeners’ Wholesale Prices
On Templin-Bradley’s Ideal Quality Vegetable Seeds
The prices on the descriptive pages of this catalog include postage, while on this page the prices are understood
F. O. B. Cleveland, shipment by express or freight at purchaser’s expense. If wanted by parcel post add enough to
cover postage at the zone rate, your postmaster can tell you how much is necessary. These prices are subject to
change and subject to our not being sold out. The past season saw short crops produced on Beans and Sweet
Corn, and some kinds of Peas — so order early. Beans are very scarce.
WEIGHTS PER BUSHEL.
Cat.
No. Variety
GREEN PODDED BEANS
21 Masterpiece .
22 Burpee’s Stringless .
23 Bountiful .
24 Giant Stringless .
25 Full Measure .
26 Refugee 1000 to 1 .
27 Black Valentine .
WAX PODDED BEAN
61 Sure Crop .
62 Webber .
63 Improved Golden .
64 Hodson .
65 Unrivalled Wax .
66 Wardwells .
67 Stringless Refugee .
LIMA BEANS— DWARF
Beans 60 lbs. Sweet Corn 44 to 48 lbs.
Price per lb.. Cents
4 to 11 to 21 to
10 lbs. 20 lbs. 50 lbs.
Smooth Peas 60 lbs. Wrinkled Peas 56 lbs.
$0.25
.25
.28
.25
.26
.25
.25
.28
.25
.26
.25
.28
.28
.25
Crops Very
Short
Prices On
Application
Crops Very
Short
Prices On
Application
91 New Wonder Bush .
92 Fordhook .
.26
.35
.24
.22
93 Hendersons Bush .
.24
.22
.20
BEANS— POLE
146 King Garden Lima .
.24
.22
.20
147 Sieberts Lima .
.24
.22
.20
116 Kentucky Wonder .
117 Golden Cluster .
.21
. 19
. 17
.22
.20
. 18
FIELD BAKING BEAN
106 New Robust .
.22
.20
Cat.
No. Variety
SWEET CORN
354 Mayflower . .
355 Wonder Bantam .
356 Early White Cory .
358 Golden Bantam— Special . .
370 Golden Giant .
382 Country Gentleman .
384 Sto well’s Evergreen — spec .
POP CORN
394 Japanese Hulless ,
396 White Rice .
Price per lb.. Cents
4 to
10 lbs.
$0.21
.22
. 18
.20
.20
.20
.20
11 to
20 lbs.
$0. 19
.20
. 17
. 17
. 18
. 17
. 17
.16
.14
21 to
50 lbs.
$0. 17
. 16
. 15
. 15
. 16
. 15
. 15
.18
. 17
. 15
. 16
. 18
.20
.22
. 18
.22
All prices quoted here are subject to our stock being sold upon receipt of order. It is sometimes necessary to change prices
during the season.
PEAS
678 Peter Pan .
679 Mav Mom .
681 Eight Weeks .
682 Notts Excelsior .
683 Alaska .
684 First in Market .
685 Thos. Laxton .
687 Sutton’s Excelsior . . .
688 World’s Record .
695 Alderman .
707 Mam. Melting Sugar.
708 Dwarf Gray Sugar.
.25
.28
.22
.21
. 19
. 19
.22
.24
.26
.22
.26
20
.23
.26
.20
. 19
. 17
. 18
.20
.22
.24
.20
.24
. 18
20
Pedigreed Strains of Other Vegetable Seeds aw 5ST S°a™ £"dt
pedigreed strains of other vegetables. We know that the market grower must have quality and we can quote special quantity
prices on Beets, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Carrot, Celery, Cucumber, Lettuce, Melons, Onions, Peppers, Radishes and Tomatoes.
Come and Visit Us This Spring
Please consider this your invitation to come and visit our offices and retail store this season. Perhaps
you would like to bring your order in with you, except for the early stock that you will be writing for.
We will be mighty pleased to see you and introduce you to our efficient store organization. You will find
our store force in charge of Mr. Van Kleeck, willing and able to give you planting advice and suggestions
as to what will be suitable in your yard.
View of Dutch Bulb Trials at Our Office
Of course in the store for Cleveland and Suburban
customers we handle a good many items which
because of their bulk or nature we cannot offer you
through our mail order catalog. For instance, last
fall one side of our yard was full of fine specimen
evergreen trees. Our local customers took advant¬
age of this display to come and select the exact
specimens that they wanted for their homes.
See the Bulb Trials by All Means
During the past fall we have planted in the yard,
fronting the office, hundreds of varieties of Tulips
and other Dutch Bulbs. These serve as a check up
on our fall supplies and give our customers a chance
to select the varieties they want first hand. Last
spring hundreds of people visited these bulb trials
and we want you to see them this spring. They are
usually at their best in May, but you will want
to know definitely so listen for our radio
announcement or drop us a line during April
and then we can tell just what time you can
see the flowers at their best. Remember that
you will be most welcome so if you five within driv¬
ing distance fill up the car with “garden enthusiast’’
friends and make us a call.
Our Offices and Store are
at 5700 Detroit Ave.
Only a few minutes from the Public Square on both
Detroit Ave., and Clifton Blvd., car lines. If you
drive there is plenty of parking space. Our store
is open until six o’clock, sometimes later, during
the spring, and of course Saturday afternoons.
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76
This Lawn was Seeded with Templin-Bradley’s Seed.
Your Lawn
Pretty fine, isn’t it?
Your lawn is the foundation for all of your other plantings. The trees, shrubs and flowers that you have
planted around your home cannot produce the perfect picture of beauty that you desire without the fore¬
ground of well-kept lawn. A good lawn is not difficult to produce. Volumes have been written on lawn
making but by following the simple directions below you can have a beautiful and permanent lawn at a
reasonable expenditure.
Preparing the Soil and Sowing the Seed
Two things are primarily essential in producing a good lawn,
good soil well prepared and good seed. In preparing your
soil keep in mind that it must be well drained and that the
deeper the soil is prepared the deeper the grass roots will go
and the better your lawn will withstand the hot dry seasons
and remain thick and green. Work into your soil plenty of
leaf mold, humus or well rotted manure, if your soil is heavy
this will lighten it; if it is light this will add substance, and
the fertility thus incorporated deeply in the soil will be of
great benefit in maintaining the dark green color desired.
Rake the surface fine, remove all stones, sticks, etc., and
when nicely leveled, sow one of Templin-Bradley’s Lawn
Mixtures, rake lightly and roll. A pamphlet containing
full directions for planting and the care of your lawn
is enclosed in every 5 lb. or larger package of seed or
will be gladly sent free to those who request it.
Templin-Bradley’s Lawn Mixtures
Any one variety of grass alone will not make a completely satisfactory lawn, as each
variety has its peculiar advantage. Thus when several varieties are blended in the
proper proportions the advantages of all are combined in your lawn. We have spent
years of experimental work in securing the proper varieties and proportions to use in
each mixture for very best results. One pound of our lawn mixtures will sow 200 to
250 sq. ft. of new lawn. For filling in an old lawn use one-half that amount.
918 Ideal, Our Best Regular Mixture
For a fine permanent lawn. It is a carefully blended mixture of the following varieties
of hardy grasses best suited to growing a compact durable evergreen sod; Kentucky
Blue Grass, Red Top, Fescues, White Clover and Timothy, a combination that insures
a fine velvety lawn that will withstand the heat of summer and the cold of winter.
Lb. 55c, 5 lbs. $2.60, 10 lbs. $5.00, 25 lbs. $12.00, delivered.
919 Shady Nook Mixture
The best for shady places. A special mixture containing vari¬
eties that naturally grow in shaded places. Suitable for sow¬
ing under shade trees and in shady corners, where the ordinary
mixture will not do. The shady lawn must have special care
as well as the right kind of seed. Our Lawn Leaflet explains
what is necessary. Large pkt. 15c, lb. 60c, 5 lbs. $2.75, 10
lbs. $5.20.
924 Special* Terrace Mixture
It is sometimes difficult to get a good turf established on a
terrace. Rains are liable to wash out the seed before it be¬
comes well rooted. To help overcome that difficulty we
made up a mixture of quick growing and deep rooting grasses.
This will become established quickly. Lb. 55c, 5 lbs. $2.60,
10 lbs. $5.00.
920 Quick Growth Mixture
Makes a good lawn quickly. While not composed of as fine
or expensive grasses as Ideal, nevertheless Quick Growth
contains enough of these grasses to insure a good lawn after
the biennial varieties have run out, and is a very good mixture
for the price, showing a high percentage of purity and germi¬
nation. Contains white clover. Compares favorably with
many of the “best” mixtures on the market. Lb. 40c, 5 lbs.
$1.90, 10 lbs. $3.50.
933 Pure White Clover
Many people prefer to add more White Clover when sowing
a regular mixture or to use it for filing in an old lawn. It does
well on nearly any soil and by forming a dense low growing
mat, discourages the growth of weeds or coarse wild grasses.
On heavy clay soils clover will flourish wonderfully well, and
will by loosening up the soil aid the growth of other lawn
grasses. Weight 60 lbs. per bushel. Prices on best quality:
M lb. 22c, lb. 75c, 3 lbs. $2.10, postpaid. (Write for prices
on larger quantities.)
,
THE TEMPLIN-BRADLEY CO., NATIONWIDE SEEDSMEN AND NURSERYMEN, CLEVELAND, OHIO
77
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MMI
The Putting Green Requires Seed ot the Highest Quality
For You Who Want Bent Grass Lawns
Of recent years there is an increasing demand for a lawn seed that will duplicate the appear¬
ance of the Golf Club “Putting Green.” The fine appearance of the greens are of course due
to expert handling as well as to the quality and kind of seed used and in many locations it is
impossible to get such results and impractical to attempt it. In the opinion of many, just as
beautiful a lawn may be obtained from the regular Blue Grass Mixtures such as our Ideal.
Three Methods
Bent Grass Requirements
The requirements for success with a Bent Grass Lawn in
general are the same as for lawns of other grasses. The
drainage must be right, the soil fertilized and worked fine
and smooth. However there are certain conditions which
are of such a marked difference. Blue Grass and other 'simi¬
lar grasses must have a “Sweet” or alkaline soil for their
greatest success, but with the Bent Grass the opposite is
true. Bents thrive in a soil of neutral condition and even
seem to prefer one slightly acid. The soil “sweeteners” such
as lime, plaster, etc., should therefore not be used either
before sowing or as after treatment at any time. Light
applications of Sulphate _ of Ammonia will overcome too
Alkaline conditions and is of very great benefit to Bent
Grasses. Ask for complete descriptive leaflet “Bent
Grass Lawns.”
921 Templin-Bradley’s Superfine
Bent Mixture
We highly recommend the use of this mixture as it is made
up of the best strains of fine leaved grasses suitable for the
“Putting Green” or Lawn. It contains a liberal proportion
of Bent Grass as well as other varieties to secure a fine velvety
sod throughout the season from early spring until late fall.
Lb. 80c, 5 lbs. $3.90, 10 lbs. $7.50.'
The person who wishes to establish a Bent Grass Lawn can
follow one of three courses, as follows:
1— SOW GERMAN BENT GRASS SEED. The mixed
species of Bent Grasses as they are grown and harvested in
Germany are considered the best to use and if the conditions
are right good results should be obtained.
2— SOW A MIXTURE OF BENT SEED AND OTHER
GRASSES. Bent seed alone is rather slow to start and is
tender until, it becomes established. Furthermore, the
conditions necessary for success with Bent may not be present.
So we make up a mixture of fine leaved grasses including a
good portion of an extra fine grade of German Bent. Clover
of course, is omitted. If conditions are right for the Bent,
gradually that seed may replace the other varieties in the
lawn. If not the other grasses will crowd out the Bent and
you will have a good lawn anyway. See Templin-Bradley’s
Superfine Bent Mixture.
3— VEGETATIVE OR STOLON METHOD. Stolons are
parts of the stems and root stalks of certain strains of Bent
Grasses, and they are to be spread on the soil and covered when
they will take root. Any who are interested in the vegeta¬
tive method of establishing a lawn should write us for further
information about it.
Separate Grasses for Special Purposes
Our various lawn mixtures will take care of practically every need and we are always glad to make up special formulas for
certain types of soils and locations. However, we offer the following separate grasses and can supply them in extra recleaned
quality.
Prices on Separate Grasses are subject to change should
934 Superfine Kentucky Blue Grass
One of the best fine leaved grasses, a true perennial that
improves from year to year and lasts indefinitely. Leaf
blades very narrow and pointed and of a deep vivid green.
Spreads by an underground creeping stem. _ It is one of the
very best grasses for general lawn use, and will do well in any
good soil that is not acid. Lb. 65c, 5 lbs. $3.00, 10 lbs. $5.50.
935 Pacey’s Perennial Rye Grass
Rye Grass is a rapid grower and of great value as a “nurse
grass” under most conditions. Particularly useful when a
lawn is needed quickly. Produces a quite heavy turf in 4 to
5 weeks from sowing. Pacey’s Perennial Rye Grass is more
resistant to cold, is filler leaved and a smaller plant, much
better than any of the other Rye Grasses for lawn purposes.
Lb. 30c, 5 lbs. $1 .40, 10 lbs. $2.50.
market conditions warrant. Write for quantity prices.
936 Superfine Red Top
with a creeping habit of growth. Leaf blades are narrow and
become more narrow and fine with cutting of turf. Very
hardy and adapts itself to nearly any soil, will do well on wet
soil and is not averse to an acid soil condition. Very resistant
to drought and stands hard usage remarkably well. Lb. 40c,
5 lbs. $1.90, 10 lbs. $3.50.
937 German Bent Grass
It is impossible to obtain separate strains of the various
species of Bent Grasses and the German mixed Strains are
considered the best. Its velvet like leaves and creeping
root stocks make it invaluable for Putting Greens and extra
fine lawns. The turf is very tough and resistant to hard
usage. Does well on wet or dry soil, light or heavy, but pre¬
fers a neutral or acid condition. Lb. $1.35, 5 lbs. $6.25,
10 lbs. $12.00. Beware of very cheap Bent Seed.
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Sprayers and Dusters -
We offer you a sprayer for every purpose — everyone guaranteed. We have examined
many lines and find the Hudson to be the best in materials and workmanship. This means to
you two things: good work done, and long wear. The Hudson line is consistently priced, not
to compete with cut quality goods, but with the best. Our quotations include delivery
by parcel post, express or freight, our option.
Perfection Compressed Air Sprayers
Easily operated, economical to use, adapted for all spraying purposes with capacity for large
jobs, and sufficient pressure to take care of good sized trees. Also the best sprayer for white¬
washing, disinfecting, cold-water painting, etc. The tank is 7J^ inches in diameter, 20 inches
high with capacity of 4 gallons. Equipped with brass Non Klog nozzle and 12 inch brass
extension rod.
980 Perfection, Heavily Galvanized Tank. Price complete $ 7.00 ( Prices include
981 Perfection, All Brass Tank. Price complete 10.00 \ delivery
Junior Compressed Air Sprayers
pressure sprayer. It is particularly adapted for the home garden or small truck farm for
use around the chicken house or dairy bams. Differs from the Perfection only in size.
Tank is inches in diameter, 17 inches high with capacity of 2J^ gallons. Equipped
with brass Non Klog nozzle and 12 inch brass extension rod.
982 Junior Sprayer, Heavily Galvanized Tank. Price complete $5.00
983 Junior Sprayer, All Brass Tank. Price complete 7.50
“Spra-Rite”
Knapsack Sprayer
Extensions for Perfection and Junior Sprays
971 3 Ft. Iron 55c. 971 B 3 Ft. Brass 80c.
972 4 Ft. Iron 70c. _ 972B 4 Ft. Brass $1.00.
Deming k ‘Spra-Rite1 ’ Knapsack Sprayers
One of the most easily operated Knapsack Sprayers ever produced. Compara¬
tively high pressure can be maintained without noticeable effect, for there are
very few working parts and the operating bow is in the most convenient posi¬
tion. The cast bronze, plunger type pump is located below the lowest
water level which keeps it primed at all times. The tank of a 4 gallon capacity
is well made of highest quality sheet brass or galvanized iron and is curved to
fit the back of the operator. _
Carrying Straps are extra wide and adjustable. The Hose has heat resisting
cover and is known as “Tropical” hose. Instantaneous Trigger Shut-Off
prevents waste of liquid. The Air Chamber inside the tank makes pumping
easy, and gives a continuous even spraying pressure.
Equipment. 3 -ft. of % inch hose, automatic trigger shut-off, and Eureka
Spray Nozzle. Shipping weight about 30 lbs. Price Delivered for ship¬
ment express or freight:
973 “Spra-Rite” Galvanized Tank $14.50.
974 “Spra-Rite” Brass Tank $18.50.
986 Sunshine Wheel Sprayer with. You can get around
anywhere with it, between the garden rows, in the greenhouse, the barn or poultry
house as well as in orchards and vineyards. And it is easy to work, and does a fine
job of any spraying you have. The running parts are made to get at and made to
wear, the Pump is fitted with a dasher type agitator. Its high-pressure continuous
discharge and easy portability adapt it to work of all kinds.
Capacity is 12^ gals. Tank is heavy gauge copper-bearing galvanized steel.
Equipment: 5 ft. of % inch, 5 ply hose, 2 ft. iron pipe extension and angle spray
nozzle. Price complete is only $15.60, charges prepaid, for shipment
Express or Freight, our option.
123^ gals.
Sunshine
Sprayer
Price
$15.60
Continuous Comet Quart Sprayer king - is almost
a necessity about the home. It delivers a very fine mist continuously and
is supplied with non-corrosive brass nozzle which produces a very powerful
spray, quickly covering the plant being sprayed. Will handle any spray
that does not contain sediment and will work in any position. All working
parts are of brass.
984 Brass Tank $1.20, prepaid. 985 Heavy Tin Tank 80c, prepaid.
On Pages 80 and 81 you will find a complete list of Insecticides.
Modoq
Bucket Sprayer
975 Modoc Bucket
Sprayer
A very convenient portable sprayer. It
is double acting, developing 150 lbs.
nozzle pressure. Valves and plunger are
easily accessible for cleaning. Equipped
with 3 ft of Y% inch 5 ply hose, a 12 inch
iron extension rod and nozzle with 4
interchangeable discs which produce any
desired spray from the finest fog to a
solid stream. All parts except handle
and foot rest are brass. Price, delivered
$4.20 each.
1002 Trombone Sprayer
A high pressure pump adaptable to any
purpose. Double acting and continuous,
maintaining a steady discharge without
undue exertion on the part of the opera¬
tor. All parts of brass with bronze ball
valves. Air chamber has ample capacity
to maintain high pressure and
ous discharge. Fitted with 3 ft. of hose,
but can be used with extension if desired.
Price, delivered $4.35 each.
978
The Misty is a universal favorite for use
Misty Quart Sprayer jn and around the house, yard, garden,
chicken house, etc. Pump is made of heavy tin. Tank is heavy tin. The point of
the pump passes through the tank and is securely soldered. Syphon tube is set at
proper angle by a jig and soldered. Construction combines strength, simplicity,
neatness and uniform efficiency in operation.
978 Complete 55c, prepaid.
The
Trombone
Sprayer
984 Brass $1.20
985 Tin .80
THE TEMPLIN-BRADLEY CO., NATIONWIDE SEEDSMEN AND NURSERYMEN, CLEVELAND, OHIO
Sprayers and Dusters
79
976 Lacquer Atomizer
Especially designed for applying
lacquer this automizer makes it a
quick and pleasant task to decorate furniture or walls, or refinish your
automobile. Will apply any lacquer very satisfactorily. Easily oper¬
ated and cleaned. Just as useful for general spraying with insecticides.
976 Complete 75c, prepaid. 977 Extra cans — Have a can for each
material used and change only the can. Each 25c.
1003 The Peerless Dust Gun
When it comes to distributing dust insecticide, a satisfactory machine is
very essential. The PEERLESS fills this demand. The gun is balanced,
the load divided front and rear. The gears run in grease and the fan is
ball bearing.
A strong air current is quickly developed with minimum effort. It is
easy to carry and a pleasure to operate. It also has a valuable self¬
cleaning feature. It will dust trees 20 to 25 feet high and is just the thing
for the Mexican Bean Beetle, as it will dust underneath the leaves with
a strong air current.
This outfit is very completely equipped and you can use it for one row,
or two rows or for trees. Price $25.00 Complete Delivered.
Bugs can’t park where
the Peerless is used
Hudson Crank Duster
Will handle any powder whether light or heavy.
Capacity 5 to 10 lbs. No. 1004. Shipping weight
22 lbs. Price complete $15.00 Delivered.
1004 Hudson Crank Duster
The Duster develops an unusually powerful air blast. It . delivers
more than enough air at the nozzles to prevent clogging, and to
break the powder into a fine floating dust. It has two agitators,
one oscillating, one rotary. The oscillating agitator keeps the powder
from caking in the hopper. The rotary agitator feeds the powder
down into the delivery spout. It can be set to feed exactly the
amount of powder required.
Made of lead coated steel throughout, neatly painted and finished.
Gears are steel, machine cut. Run in oil, which reduces wear and
noise. Gear case is oil and dust proof, yet readily accessible.
Discharge equipment consists of two nozzles, two elbows, a wye
connection, and four 15 inch tubes. This permits the use of one or
two nozzles. Equipment can be arranged to dust plants from
above, from under side as for Aphis, for bushes, trees, etc.
987
A handy and very practical duster for
Major Duster
the application of dry insecticides or
disinfectants. Of substantial construction to last you a long time.
Equipped with 12 inch extension and angle nozzle making it especially
easy to work on vine crops or any low growing crops. Will not clog as
many hand dusters do. Price complete $1.25 prepaid.
988 t- Dnsfpr A smaller sized duster but very efficient, especially useful for household use or where only
V^dU-C L J— / U.O LCi smau amounts of dust are to be applied. Very handy for dusting poultry, dogs, etc.
Complete 55c, prepaid.
Sprinklers for Your Lawn
927 Standard Rain King tb?
both stationary and revolving sprinklers. Waters the largest
lawns or the smallest comers, strips, and odd-shaped places.
Sprinkles in two directions at once or concentrates wherever
water is wanted. Gives a gentle mist, a soaking downpour
or light shower.
Each nozzle a complete sprinkler with full range of direction,
distance and volume. Instantly set for either stationary or
whirling spray. Nozzles set instantly for any spray. Operate
independently or together. When set to revolve, regulates
tp run fast or slow, to cover small or large circle. Nothing
to get out of order. Built for hard work and built to last.
$3.50 each, postpaid.
928 Whirling Showers Sprinkler
Now you can buy a completely adjustable lawn sprinkler at a
lower price than ever before. Whirling Showers gives every
type of spray from fine mist to heavy shower. Sprinkles strip or
circle and will cover diameter of 70 feet. A leak-proof all
metal joint eliminates soft packing and its attendant trouble.
Sprinkler will operate for
years without attention as
it is made entirely of brass
excepting base, which is
malleable iron. Leak-proof,
drip-proof and practical in
every respect. $2.50 each,
postpaid.
The garden accessories which you are
offered thru the Templin-Bradley cat¬
alog are all made by manufacturers
who have a reputation for manufac¬
turing only high class products. The
one qualification of “How Good” is
more important in our eyes than how
cheap or how high priced. Every acces¬
sory has been tested by us before offer¬
ing it to you and we assure you, that
for the money, you cannot obtain bet¬
ter merchandise in America, for not only
the manufacturer’s reputation is at
stake, but our reputation as well.
Water at the right
time may save your
lawn from ruin dur¬
ing hot, dry spells.
Two-Purpos
Rain King
929 Rain King Nozzle °USdb,;S
lacquered. Leak-proof and wear-proof. No packing or
adjustments to get out of order. Only a quarter turn from
straight solid stream to medium spray; to gentle mist; to
to completely off. No ceasless turning and twisting. Just
a zip to the right or left and you have the spray you want.
Price $1.50.
930 Two-Purpose Rain KingS“”^”“
ment of a hose nozzle and stationary hose spray. It has a
range of fifty feet from nozzle and covers a circle forty feet in
diameter when used as a stationary spray. It is of brass and
gray iron throughout and will last a lifetime. Is thoroughly
cleaned in thirty seconds. Price $2.00 each, postpaid.
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- Insecticides and Fungicides -
For Every Garden Need
We offer here a list of materials that will control nearly all of your many garden pests. Whether it is
insects on your plants or trees, grubs or worms below the surface of the ground, fungoid or bacterial
growth on plants, trees or in your soil you will find a remedy in the list below
Some insecticides are of a poisonous nature and are not mailable; these must necessarily
be sent by express or freight. Items marked * are mailable and will be sent parcel post,
prepaid, except in quantities over 5 lbs., or y gallon. Larger quantities will be sent
express or freight. Express or freight charges are not prepaid unless included in your
remittance. Remember only items marked * are mailable.
*901 Ever Green
The sure kill contact spray. A very
kliio ... _ _ effective non-poisonous insecticide
MILS PLANT INSEllJ spray for the control of rose chafers,
rose slugs, cabbage and currant worms,
aphis, beetles and red spiders. _ Prac¬
tically all sucking and chewing insects
are killed by Ever Green. Will not
injure the tenderest foliage, buds or
blooms, is absolutely non-poisonous to
man, birds or animals. The proportion of Ever Green to water
depends upon the insects to be combated. Full direction
leaflet showing how to get the best results will be sent with
every order. „ _
Prepaid 1 oz. 35c, 6 oz. $1.05, 16 oz. (pint) $2.10, 32 oz.
(quart) $3.65. Not prepaid gallon $13.00, 5 gals. $50.00.
harmless to man
Restock birds and pe«
INJURE TEMDER^
^^n.gorhley.kins
^ ' N M EAPOUS.M INN ESOTA
*904 Slug Shot
A thoroughly reliable
remedy for potato bugs,
cabbage worms, slugs, and
beetles on vine crops. Also
contains a fungicide that
greatly improves the health
and vigor of the plants. In
dust form, is easily applied
and perfectly harmless to
foliage or animals. Much
used as a dusting powder
for lice on chickens or cattle. Prepaid, 1 lb. 30c, 5 lbs.
80c. Not prepaid, 5 lbs. 65c, 10 lbs, $1.15, 25 lbs.
$2.50.
*9°5 Fungtrogen For Roses
Conquers mildew and Black Spot on Roses and other plants
and also contains the noted “Hortogen,” a nitrogenous ele¬
ment, that fertilizes the plant through the leaf. Readily
controls nearly all fungous diseases of plants. Prepaid,
y pint 85c, 1 pint $1.35, 1 quart $2.20. Not prepaid,
y2 gal. $3.50, 1 gal. $6.00.
*909 Atlas, The Best Weed Killer
Atlas Non Poisonous
Weed Killer Duster ex¬
terminates all undesirable
vegetation including poison
ivy, Canada Thistle, John¬
son grass, etc., without
danger of poisoning humans
or animals.
Ill/ / ft 1/1 1 I /ft Simply shake powder from
fiGEU r\l LLC ft can on any undesirable
PATENTED vegetation, weeds, grass,
_ _ etc.
■ I Especially recommended for
I 1H | toMK I B- IS obtaining weed-free drive-
B M ■ I C Bm ways, paths, tennis courts
™ “ and gutters.
DUSTER (kills 300 sq. feet weeds) . $1.65, postpaid
BULK DRY CONCENTRATE
(For making weed killer solution)
Small Cans . 55c, postpaid
Large Cans (kills 500 sq. ft. weeds) . $2.00 Each
50 lb. Drums (kills 5,000 sq. ft. weeds) . 25c per lb.
200 lb. Drums (kills 20,000 sq. ft. weeds) . 20c per lb.
Bulk prices for shipment by express or freight.
903 Black Leaf 40
A concentrated solution of nicotine
sulphate mixing 1 part to 800 to
1000 parts water makes an excellent
contact spray for all chewing and suck¬
ing insects. Probably the best known
and most widely used insecticide.
Complete directions for using are
supplied with each package. Black
Leaf 40 is not mailable and will be
shipped by express or freight.
Not prepaid, 1 oz. 35c, y lb $1.25,
2 lbs. $3.25, 10 lbs. $11.85.
'Black Leaf 40;
»ICBTIHE-SUlP<im
FINE FOR HOUSE PLANTS
*906 Sulpho Tobacco Soap 0C0“bTf
tobacco extract rich in Nicotine, and a soluble sulphur with
proper amount of soap to produce spreading and penetrating;
making an excellent insecticide for Black and Green Aphis,
Mealy Bug, Red Spider and many other insects. Put up in
cake form as a soap, which readily dissolves. Good for
cleansing dogs and other animals. Prepaid, 3 oz. cake 15c,
8 oz. cake 25c, 1 lb. cake 40c.
VERMINE FOR UNDERGROUND INSECTS
908 VprTnihP Is a soil sterilizer and vermicide that
V ClllllliC win destroy many of the insects and
other vermin working in the soil at the roots of plants. Mix
1 part Vermine to 400 parts water and soak the soil. Good
also for house plants. Not prepaid, quart $1.00, Gal. $3.00.
For the Care of Your Trees
*910 Fraim’s Tree Dressing
A compound that may be applied
with a paint brush, that both dis¬
infects and waterproofs tree
wounds. Should be applied to all
pruning wounds or injuries of any
nature where the natural bark is
broken. Promotes natural and
rapid healing and saves many trees
from their worst enemy — decay.
Prepaid, Quart $1.15. Not Pre¬
paid, Gal. $3.00, 5 gal. $14.75.
*912 Tree Tanglefoot
A sticky compound similar to
that used in making Fly-Paper.
Easily applied around the trunk
of the tree and is the most
effective protection against all
crawling insects, such as canker
worms, climbing cut worms,
ants, tussock, brown tail and
gypsy moths. One pound
makes 12 to 15 lineal feet of
band, and it remains sticky for
three months. Will not injure
trees. Prepaid, 1 lb. 65c,
5 lbs. $2.90. Not prepaid,
10 lbs. $5.25, 25 lbs. $11.00.
*911 43 for the Tree that makes tree surgery
easy for any one. In a few moments you can repair a tree
that has been damaged, or treat spots or old pruning wounds
that have decayed, and insure health for your tree. V ith
each package we will send you an interesting little folder on
the care of your trees. Prepaid, 1 lb. 65c, 2 y> lbs. $1.55,
5 lbs. $2.95. Not prepaid, 10 lbs. $5.00, 50 lbs. $20.00.
THE TEMPLIN-BRADLEY CO., NATIONWIDE SEEDSMEN AND NURSERYMEN, CLEVELAND, OHIO
Insecticides and Fungicides -
Stop -Vermin is the 4 in 1
Insecticide and Fungicide
81
For Underground use
For Insects on Plants
For Fungous and Diseases on Plants
For Poultry and Live Stock
TTrkr ■piorvl-c Stop- Vermin will prevent the ravages of
P Oi ST idllLo maggots, root-worms, cut-worms, grubs,
striped beetles, squash bugs, cabbage worms and all other
insect pests, which eat the leaves, stems or roots. It is easily
applied and economical to use, and will prove a great help
to thousands of people who have been unable to grow rad¬
ishes, turnips, onion and other rootcrops because of maggots.
Simply sow in the ground with the seed, or it may be mixed
with the seed and sown with a seed drill.
A leaflet will be supplied with each order describing the hun¬
dreds of uses of Stop-Vermin.
*993 Stop-Vermin y^65'’ 5 ,bs' *2'35, poslpaieL
For Poultry and Live Stock
Stop-Vermin is very valuable. Its fineness makes it more
effective and cheap owing to the greater spread. It is not
injurious to animals. For poultry use the same as any other
dust insecticide. It adheres where it is applied. The
importance of keeping poultry free from lice and mites cannot
be overestimated. For other live stock sprinkle the powder
along the back, behind the ears, etc., or any place affected.
Also scatter in the bedding at night, so that the heat of the
animal’s body will cause the fumes to rise and penetrate.
By express or freight, not prepaid, 10 lbs. $4.00,
Quickly Kills Garden Pests
Snails, Cutworms, Slugs, Grasshoppers, Sow
Bugs, Earwigs, Etc., are exterminated.
Science provides new, safe method that does the
work without fuss.
Snarol is a ready prepared meal that you simply
broadcast on the ground, under the vegetation.
The pests eat the meal and are quickly destroyed.
Snarol will not deteriorate from rain or sprinkling and is also non-iniuripus to vegetation
when used according to simple directions. These features distinguish it from ordinary
controls and make Snarol popular with the professional gardeners and nursery men.
finflml
The Tfational Test Control
Kill these Fellows with Snaxol
Order No. 907 Snarol.
Prices — not prepaid:
Pound 50c; 3 lbs. $1.00.
15 lb. bag $3.75; 50 lb. bag $10.00.
Snarol cannot be shipped
by mail
flntrol
The T^ational oAnt Control
The complete system should
cover every 15 feet around the
outside of the house or “ant”
trails in the garden.
913 Antrol
PRICES
Antrol sets comprising 4 containers and one 4 oz. bottle
of syrup, $1.00. Antrol extra containers each' 15c. Antrol
Syrup, 4 oz. bottle 50c, pints $1.00, gals., $4.00.
Antrol Cannot be Sent by Mail. Prices do not include delivery
Ants Destroyed in Their Nests
New Method “Gets” Them at Their Source
— Safe, Permanent, Effective
The Antrol system is adapted to any size house or garden and
quickly destroys all species of sweet eating ants. It is com¬
posed of small glass containers and a spe¬
cial formula of syrup.
The containers are partially filled with
syrup and placed about the outside edges
of the hpuse or along ' ant'’ trails in the
garden if the infestation occurs there.
The ants smell the syrup, eat it and then
transmit its mild poison to the queen in
the nest. Soon the entire ant colony is
destroyed.
The $1.00 Set
Three General Classes of Insects
If you do discover insects on your plants, see what kind of damage they are doing, and that will tell
you in which class they belong. Then by reading over the characteristics of that class which we give
below you can go ahead intelligently.
Chewing Insects SS S&TU o?e£
the
fact
any part of the plant above the ground. These are easiest to
fight because it is simply a matter of poisoning their food.
Potato bugs, cabbage worms, tomato worms and rose slugs
are common chewing insects and they eat holes in the leaves
and often the fruit itself. By applying a poison in the form
of a powder or liquid to the plant, the bugs are easily killed.
Slug Shot is a very effective and reliable control for this class
of insects and is easily and quickly applied. Arsenate of
Lead and Paris Green are two common stomach poisons,
but they are also poisonous to humans. Ever Green may
also be used to kill chewing insects.
Qi t rr T-n cpefo These insects do not chew the
OU.LlS.illg iiioCCLo the leaves but suck the juices
from the inside of the plant tissues. A poison laid on the
surface of the leaves will therefore not affect them. It is
necessary to use something that comes in contact with their
bodies, thus killing them. Or use a material that is so un¬
pleasant to them that they stay away . , The first is a ' ‘ contact”
spray and the second is a "repellent.”
All kinds of lice and aphis and squash and cucumber beetles
are sucking insects.
Ever Green, Black-Leaf —40 and Sulpho Tobacco Soap
and Volck are all "Contact” Sprays and very successful in
the control of the sucking insects. When these liquids hit
the body of an insect it is taken up into the breathing pores
and kills.
Lice and such insects work fast and they get out of the way
quickly so early and constant watching and spraying is neces¬
sary7, spraying on the under side as well as the upper surfaces
of the leaves. These insects do not like fine dust. Often
times ordinary road dust (road dust mixed with tobacco or
powdered line) sprinkled over the plants in sufficient quanti¬
ties to entirely whiten them will keep the sucking insects
away.
Undergound Insects
than that of the two previous classes. They are hard to get
at. The commonest kind is the root maggot. There are
also root lice, wire worms and cut worms that work their
damage on the underground parts of the plant. Fall spading
or plowing is one of the best preventatives of this class of
insects because the exposure destroys the larvae and eggs that
are in the soil. Root .maggots are hat ched from eggs laid by
a butterfly on the soil near the stem of the plant or right on
the stem.
Tobacco Dust or other forms of repellent, such as Stop-
Vermin, Snarol or Vermine on the soil around the plant
will prevent these butterflies from laying eggs. Such prepara¬
tions usually contain carbon disulphide or some similar evil
smelling liquid. This liquid forms a heavy gas which sinks
down in the soil and effectually destroys any insect life it
reaches.
T?nH prvb<5 Such as moles and rats may be controlled by
JXLM-ICllLo the use of traps or powerful gas forming
liquids or powders such as Carbon Disulphide or Cyanogas.
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82
SEED DISINFECTANTS
Control Seed-borne Diseases of Farm and Garden Crops
Stimulate Germination - Improve Stands
Generally Produce Increased Yields of Higher Quality
989 CERESAN
for seed treatment of small grains
Ceresan has proven effective in con¬
trolling such seed-borne diseases as bunt
or stinking smut of wheat; stripe dis¬
ease of barley and oats and covered
kernel smut of sorghum. It is the only
dust treatment which has successfully
controlled these destructive grain
PRICES
8 oz. $ .50
1 lb. .75
5 lbs. 3.00
25 lbs. 12.50
100 lbs. 49.00
Ceresan does not injure the seed nor the
grain drill. Only 2 oz. of Ceresan
required per bushel of wheat, rye
or sorghum and 3 oz. for barley and
oats. Easy to apply, economical
to use.
992 SEMESAN BEL
for seed, white and sweet potatoes
Simply mix, dip, drain, dry and your
seed potatoes are ready for planting.
Semesan Bel may be used on either
whole or cut seed pieces. Semesan Bel
effectively controls such seed-borne
disease organisms as scab, rhizoc-
tonia and black-leg.
By controlling these diseases, germi¬
nation is generally increased, stand
improved and the resultant crop
bigger and of better quality. One
pound treats 16 to 20 bushels
of seed. Du Bay Semesan Bel suc¬
ceeds the products sold as DuPont
Semesan Bel and Bayer-Dipdust.
1 lb. 1.75
5 lbs. 8.00
25 lbs. 31.25
100 lbs. 120.00
PRICES
4 oz. $ .50
1 lb. 1.75
5 lbs. 8.00
25 lbs. 31.25
100 lbs. 120.00
Du Bay Seed Disinfectants, like many agricultural
present Postal Regulations cannot be sent through
991 SEMESAN JR.
for seed field and sweet corn
Semesan Jr. is specially effective in
controlling seed-borne infections of
diplodia, Gibberella and Basisporium,
without harming the seed embryo in the
least. Its use protects the seed from
rotting in the ground and makes possi¬
ble earlier planting which generally
results in increased yields.
Improved germination, better stands,
control of certain diseases, increased
yields are the benefits which thousands
of farmers are reaping, at a cost of less
than 3c an acre. Succeeds the prod¬
ucts sold as DuPont Semesan Jr. and
Bayer-Dust.
990 SEMESAN
for flower and vegetable seeds
Semesan may be applied in dust or
liquid form to the seed before planting.
It is harmless to the seed but deadly to
disease organisms that may be on the
seed. Semesan is such a powerful and
effective disinfectant that seed treat¬
ment with it is ridiculously low in cost,
ranging from 34 c to lc per pound of
seed. One ounce treats 15 lbs. of
seed.
Effective in controlling damping off and
such devastating gladiolus diseases as
hard rot and scab. DuBay Semesan
succeeds the product sold as DuPont
Semesan and Bayer Uspulun.
chemicals, are poisonous in nature and owing to
the mail but must be sent by express or freight.
PRICES
2 oz. $ .50
1 lb. 2.75
5 lbs. 13.00
25 lbs. 56.25
100 lbs. 220.00
Treat All Seeds Before Planting with Du Bay Disinfectants
Prices are F. O. B., Cleveland, for shipment by express or freight at customer’s expense
No. 888 Low Wheel Mower
Ball Bearing — 16 inches width
A good popular priced mower that is well worth the money.
Wheels 8 inches high with 4 blade reel. Cutting width 16
inches. Weight about 45 lbs. Price $9.00.
No. 887 High Wheel Mower
Ball Bearing — 18 inches width
This dandy mower has 1 1 inch wheel, making it easy to run.
The cutting reel is 6 inches holding 5 blades and it is
equipped with truss cutter bar adjustment. Cutting width
18 inches. Weight 57 lbs. Price $17.00.
Prices
Prices on Lawn Mow¬
ers do not include
delivery. We will
ship by express or
freight our option
unless you give in¬
structions.
888 Low Wheel
Mower 16 in. $9.00
887 High Wheel
Mower 18 in. $17.00
THE TEMPLIN-BRADLEY CO., NATIONWIDE SEEDSMEN AND NURSERYMEN, CLEVELAND, OHIO
Fertilizers
83
The Best House Plants Need Good Food!
A 50-cent Can Will Last a Long Time
Florists Succeed With It
A florist simply must make
a plant look nice or else he
cannot sell it. So in his greenhouse, he experiments with plant foods until
he finds just the right combination to make plants thrive. Mr. Templin spent
nearly fifty years in his own greenhouses and made a careful study of plant
foods. About four years ago he began to work with probably the most noted
chemist in America, to combine these elements into a well-balanced plant
food which we could supply our regular customers. Watch-em-Grow plant
food will help you to do well with plants.
Guaranteed Analysis
Ammonia, soluble in water . 19%
Available Phosphoric Acid . 10
Potash, soluble in water . 14
Total, in perfect balance . 43%
Tn Pnttl’fl Cf Wken you change the soil of pot plants, mix a teaspoonful
A vUlllg of Watch-em-Grow with a gallon of soil before you set
the plants. Indoor plants always have a greater struggle to succeed than do
outdoor plants and as you have nothing but indoor plants for several months
each year, perhaps the greatest use you will find for Watch-em-Grow Plant
Food is on the house plants and cut flowers indoors. But don’t overlook the
use of it on your roses, bulbs and shrubs, in the garden.
A Large Trial Package for Only 10 Cents
Send us 10 cents for a large trial package of Watch-em-Grow Plant Food,
with directions for using. After using the contents, you can send us the
empty package and only forty cents and receive one regular fifty-cent can
of Watch-em-Grow Plant Food. This makes the trial package cost you
nothing in the end.
1000 Large Trial Package only 10 cents
1001 Big Eight-Ounce Can , 50 cents
Instructions on Each Can
c Because of the bulk and nature of fertilizers we do not send by Parcel Post
X Utw ctlivx X/CllVCilCa except as noted below. All prices quoted therefore are F. O. B. Cleveland,
shipment to be made by freight or express, customer to pay the transportation charges. Write plainly on your
order just how and on what road you wish shipment made.
943 Armour’s Lawn and
Garden Grower
lizer containing 6% Ammonia, 8% Avail¬
able Phosphoric Acid and 6% Potash. It
contains more pounds of highest grade plant
food than is generally used in lawn and
garden fertilizer, having at least 16 times
as much plant food as ordinary farm
manure. It is free from obiectional odors
and weed seeds, is easily applied and gives
_ _ quickresults. We can strongly recommend
it for general garden and lawn use. It’s a splendid rose grower.
Apply on lawn early in the spring at rate of 20 to 30 lbs. per
1000 sq. ft. For the garden broadcast 40 to 60 lbs. per 1000
sq. ft. Full directions for using supplied with every package.
Prices, 5 lb. bag 50c (postpaid 65c), 25 lbs. $1.75, 50 lbs.
$2.75, 100 lbs. $5.00, 500 lbs. $23.00.
944 Fine Granulated Peat Moss
Our brand of Peat Moss is the best soil conditioner known.
Peat Moss is the best material to use as a mulch cover or to
mix with heavy clay or light sandy soils. It greatly increases
the moisture holding power of sandy soils and breaks up clays.
The Horticultural uses of Peat Moss are so many and varied,
that we can sincerely say that every gardener can use it to
advantage, If further information is desired ask us to send
you free descriptive leaflets.
This material is packed in bales weighing about 180 lbs. (absolutely dry material)
containing close to a cubic yard of contents. Each bale will cover about 240 sq.
ft. one inch deep. Prices, 1 bale $5.00, 5 bales at $4.75 each.
946 Adco, Artificial Manure wSS0m«e,iamtph'’k'imoStwan5
non-woody vegetable waste and kept moist, gradually converts the mass into
real manure fully equal to the farm yard product in fertilizing power, but free
from foul odor, flies, weed-seeds, etc. The process is perfectly simple and not at
all laborious. You can use stalks, cuttings, withered leaves and flowers, potato
bean and pea vines, lawn clippings, etc. Full directions sent -with order. 50 lbs.
of Adco makes a ton of manure. Prices, 25 lb. bag $2.15, 100 lbs.
$8.00, 150 lb. bag $11.00.
947 TT1 oram'H fll The most highly concentrated nitrogenous
IT iUl ctlHU (UlCdj fertilizer, containing 46% of available nitro¬
gen. A very quick acting stimulant for Lawns, Vegetables, Fruits and Flowers.
It leaves no harmful residue in the soil. Use about 1 lb. over 200 square feet.
Trial size 15c, 1 lb. 55c, 5 lbs. $1.65, postpaid; 10 lbs. $2.50, 25 lbs. $5.00
50 lbs. $9.00.
948 Sulphate of Ammonia
monia fertilizer carrying a high percentage of available nitro¬
gen. Used alone Sulphate of Ammonia will quickly stimu¬
late growth of any plant. Its quick action is remarkable.
Mixed with other fertilizers it greatly increases their value.
We are offering the best grade, containing over 20% Nitro¬
gen. May be readily dissolved in water, one teaspoonful to
the gallon, or used in dry form at the rate of 3 to 5 lbs. per
1000 sq. ft. of garden or lawn surface.
Prices: Postpaid 2 lb. box 40c, 5 lb. bag 95c, 10 lbs.
$1.70. Not prepaid, 2 lb. box. 35c, 5 lb. bag 80c, 10 lb.
bag $1.50, 25 lbs. $2.60, 50 lbs $3.50, 100 lbs. $6.00.
949 Vex Automatic Fertilizer
The Vex Automatic Fertilizer is simply an enamelled brass
cylinder 12 inches long and 3 inches in diameter. It has two
hose connections. One for water to enter from the faucet,
the other for the water to pass out through your lawn hose —
charged with this remarkable grass food.
Into this cylinder is slipped a cartridge of Lawn Vex —
sufficient for 2400 sq. ft. or a plot 40x60.
949 Complete $7.50, postpaid.
949A Extra refils $2.00 each.
Ask for complete descriptive leaflet.
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84
zBooks ^ better Gardens
For those who seek practical worthwhile advice on gardening, we are offering the following standard
Gardening Books, each one is practical and instructive. List includes only the most popular ones, but
we should be glad to give you information on books covering the particular subjects in which interested.
Prices are postpaid. Order by name and number.
953 Commercial Floriculture by Fritz Bahr
This is the best book on the subject that we know of and is a practical manual for the
person who is growing for a profit. Contains 615 pages of interesting practical
information and over 300 illustrations. Valuable alike to both inexperienced and
well informed greenhouse growers. Waterproof Binding $5.50.
1 Garden Qttsfiaai
1 AnsttnaJ
959 LITTLE BOOK OF PERENNIALS by Hottes. Devoted to the general
principles of growing, using and propagating perennials. Full descriptions of over
125 varieties. 200 pages. Cloth $1.60. Paper $1.05.
958 LITTLE BOOK OF ANNUALS by Hottes. A reliable guide to the successful
growing of annuals. Arranged alphabetically with complete description, uses and
culture. 116 pages. Cloth $1.60. Paper $1.05.
951 PRACTICAL LANDSCAPE GARDENING by Crid-
land. A treatise on planting the home grounds. Full
instructions and plans for Rose Gardens, Rock Gardens, Wild
Gardens, Pergolas, Pools, Garden Furniture, etc. Illustrated.
266 pages. Cloth $2.60.
952 MANUAL OF GARDENING by Bailey. 539 pages of
up-to-date and thoroughly practical information. Covers
everything related to the home grounds and garden. The
best of its class. Illustrated. Cloth $3.15.
955 1001 GARDEN QUESTIONS ANSWERED by
Hottes. Answering _ everyday garden questions in a
practical way, covering practically every field of garden¬
ing. 320 pages. Cloth $2.10. Paper $1.60.
956 AROUND THE YEAR IN THE GARDEN by Rockwell.
Success depends on doing the right thing at the right time.
The author gives you seasonable and practical directions.
350 pages, illustrated. Cloth $2.60.
957 THE HOME VEGETABLE GARDEN by Freeman.
Written by a woman who grows her garden both for the
pleasure and for the saving it effects in her food costs. 214
pages. Well illustrated. Cloth $1.85.
960 LITTLE BOOK OF MODERN DAHLIA CULTURE
by Waite. Interesting and valuable to the amateur. Brief,
clear, complete; actual experiences of a practical and success¬
ful propagator of Dahlias. 126 pages. Cloth $1.60.
961 MILADY’S HOUSE PLANTS by Palmer. A wonder¬
ful help for the lady who loves plants in her home. How to
grow and care for each variety of plant, fern, palm, etc. 176
pages, illustrated. Cloth $1.35. Paper $1.05.
962 ROSES AND HOW TO GROW THEM by McFar¬
land. A wonderfully instructive volume for the Rose
lover. Thoroughly revised by the editor of the American
Rose Society’s Annual. ISOpages, illustrated. 'Cloth $2.10.
963 BULBS THAT BLOOM IN THE SPRING by Weston.
All the information necessary to have the greatest success
with spring blooming bulbs. Interesting and instructive.
144 pages. Illustrated. Cloth $2.10. Paper $1.60.
964 GARDENING WITH PEAT MOSS by Rockwell.
Tells of the immense value of Peat Moss for all horticultural
purposes. Actual experiences noted and fully illustrated.
Cloth $1.00.
965 ROCK GARDENS by Rockwell. You can have a
rock garden at small cost if you use this splendid book.
It shows how to develop a charming rockery on a tiny
plot of ground as well as where space is unlimited.
Cloth $1.00.
966 LITTLE BOOK OF CLIMBING PLANTS by Hottes.
The only book obtainable combining all climbing plants of
whatsoever nature in the one volume. 250 pages. Cloth
$1.90. Paper $1.65.
967 THE WOMAN’S FLOWER GARDEN by Jane
Kift. As the name implies a book for Women on the care
of flowers and plants in the house and on their cultivation
in the garden. 160 pages well illustrated. Cloth $1.10.
970 BOOK OF SHRUBS by Hottes. For all who have to
do with shrubs, whether amateur, student, private gardener,
nurseryman, florist, or landscape architect. 384 pages, 155
illustrations and diagrams. Cloth $3.15.
950 GARDEN GUIDE. Fourth edition. A delightful
book of 384 pages full of practical information. Chapters
book oi 384 pages tuli ot practical miormation. tmapters
devoted to the Flower, the Vegetable, and the Fruit Gardens,
also Bulbs, Trees, Lawns, Shrubs, and Water Plants. When
and how to plant, prune, spray, harvest, etc. A gem of
garden literature. Illustrated. Cloth $1.60. Paper $1.05.
The Book No. 996
“Better Gardens”
Have you ever heard people say, “I
So-and-So has with gardening”? If
25c Per Copy
Free With $2.00 Orders
‘I wish I had the ‘luck’
you happen to be the
person of whom this is said you know it is not a case of “luck”
but rather of knowing how. We run across this remark so often that we
have prepared a 64-page book to show just how to do things right.
Fifty-seven recipes for cooking; instructions on canning, drying and storing
vegetables; planting suggestions on all classes of bulbs, shrubs, roses,
roots, vines and small fruits; a chart showing detailed culture, where to
plant, blooming period and height of 63 classes of flowers; all these things
and many more are included to make up this book.
Use this book as your garden guide and your friends will talk about
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Valuable Garden Helps
Pruning Shears
Pruning is one of the important phases of garden work
and it can be more easily done if you have a first-class
pair of shears on hand. We list here a few types for
your choice.
No. 876
$3.50
No. 877
$4.00
Postpaid
WISS SHEAR No. 876. A very high grade tool with Anti¬
rust Gun Metal finish and polished blades. Volute steel
springs. Full length 9 inches. Price $3.50.
WISS SHEAR No. 877. Same as 876 except length which
is 10 inches. A extra heavy shear that will cut a broom
handle. Price $4.00.
No. 878
$2.00
Postpaid
WISS SHEAR No. 878. A strong yet light weight shear
with hammer forged blade of best quality cutlery steel that
will stand the hardest usage. Forged extra thin and bevelled
[ for easy cutting. Black finish. Length 9 inches. Price
$2.00.
FLOWER or THINNING SHEAR No. 879. A high grade
forged tool steel. Ideal for cutting flowers in garden and
greenhouse, or for picking small fruits or thinning out blos¬
soms. Extremely useful in the kitchen for dressing vegeta¬
bles. Length 7^ inches. Price $1.35.
French Pattern
No. 969
$3.00, Postpaid
FRENCH WHEEL SHEAR No. 969. The wheel spring
gives very easy working qualities steel blades of the highest
quality. Length 9 inches. Price $3.00.
Ladies’
Shear
No. 880
$1.60
Postpaid
LADIES’ SHEAR No 880. A very handy shear for fighter
work. Full nickel plated with drop forged handles and oil
tempered tool steel blade. Length 6 inches. Price $1.60.
UTILITY SHEAR No. 881. A good shear for the
money and satisfactory for the gardener who has only
a limited amount of pruning to do. Length 8J^ inches.
Price $1.00.
889 Lang’s Hand Weeder
On the market for 38 years and' there is still to be found a
better tool for close weeding.
Postpaid 30c each, 3 for 80c, doz. $3.00.
The Best Hedge Shears
This shear made by Wiss is the best that we have ever tried.
You will appreciate these following features.
Durability. The large re holt holds the blades in perfect
adjustment. It is by far the largest and most durable bolt
used in hedge clippers. The rugged joint, and hardened
cutlery-steel blades also contribute towards long fife.
Superior Construction. The blades are made of high
carbon cutlery steel, hardened and tempered with great
accuracy. The handles are made of drop forged steel, with
wood grips for the sake of comfort.
Don’t Tire the Arms. In weight, this new tool is no
heavier than the old style hedge shears, but it is far better
balanced, and actually seems much fighter. This is because
the weight is evenly distributed, and the tool is not over¬
weighted at the points.
Cut Easily. Wiss hedge clippers have one blade
ground to a knife edge and the other blade serrated.
It has been found that the knife edge cuts easily, and the
saw-tooth or serrated blade grips the twigs and prevents
slipping. This makes possible better and faster work than
with the old style shears.
Conveniently Sharpened. The knife edge may be honed
with a Carborundum Stone — without taking the shears to a
grinder or removing the bolt.
Easily Kept Clean. Blades are nickel plated. Will not
rust easily. Can be easily kept clean by wiping with rag.
Price: No. 882 7^ inch blade $3.00. Prices
No. 884 10 inch blade $4.00. include
delivery
885 Doo-Klip Grass Shear
Easy To Use
Durable
Guaranteed
$1.50 Postpaid
Here is a grass shear that will not tire your hand, because of
its construction, it takes the wrist-tire and finger ache out of
lawn trimming' Self-sharpening and self tensioning, clips
fine grass and heavy stalks with equal ease. The blades will
not spread and slip over tough grass. It is rust resisting and
durable and absolutely guaranteed. Price No. 885 $1.50.
886 “Out-U-Kum” Weeder
A slight Push and Pull thoroughly loosens the sur¬
rounding soil and removes not only the weed, but the
entire root.
When pushed into the ground, the two points guide
the BRIDGE down alongside the weed, loosening the
soil from that side. It then crosses
under the root disengaging the latter.
As the tool is withdrawn the Bridge
slips up the opposite side of the weed,
loosening the ground from that side
and engages the head of the weed
above the ground. The now thoro¬
ughly loosened weed is readily with¬
drawn in its entirety with little or no
clinging soiL
Price: 886 Postpaid 85c.
968 All-Steel Trowel
This is a very strong tool, yet fight and easy to use. Made
in one piece with polished blade and blue enameled handle.
Almost unbreakable. Blade 6J^ inches long, 3 inches wide.
Price, 35c each, 3 for $1.00, postpaid.
A COMPLETE CROSS-INDEX ON PAGES 3 AND 4 WILL HELP YOU FIND ANY ITEM QUICKLY
86
Templin -Bradley’s Bulbs and Shrubs
The more permanent things for your Garden
from our Bulb and Shrub Department
The things you will wish to plant for a lasting effect in your garden are the bulbs, shrubs, roots, vines,
roses and small fruits offered on the following pages. The following facts concerning the different kinds
of stock, the different methods of handling all of it and the information available for those of you who
wish it, will be found most interesting.
Dormant Not Dead ^2
in this section of this catalog is in a dormant
condition. It is due to their ability to “sleep”
over each winter that they are of really permanent
worth to you. They lose their foliage in winter,
just as the Maple and Elm trees do. Some of
them, like gladioli, dahlias and cannas, must be
taken indoors in the winter and stored in the
cellar. Others, like vines, roses, shrubs and small
fruits may be left outdoors, only the roses needing
some protection.
Separate Departments ai?oSf
this stock is of a different nature from seeds, we
have to handle it in an entirely separate depart¬
ment. That is also the reason they require differ¬
ent packing and weather conditions, to insure
delivery to you in first class shape. Gladiolus,
dahlias and cannas must be kept dry and can not be
permitted to freeze, even while in mail and express
cars. On the other hand, shrubs, vines, roses,
roots and small fruits must be packed with damp
moss about the tender little roots (which can easily
be seen in the small picture below).
At Planting Time 1° &X3&
with these details, this explanation is made in
order that you will not wonder why we fill your
seed order shortly after received, regardless of the
weather, while your shrub and bulb order will not
be filled until weather conditions all over the
country make it safe to ship and as near to plant¬
ing time in your vicinity as possible. Our customers
appreciate the fact that we are in most cases better
equipped to keep the bulbs and shrubs in prime,
dormant condition than they are, so are glad to
have us handle their orders as we do. You will
like it, too.
Give Them Time after planting,
that all plants . will not begin to show signs of
development in the same length of time. This
word of caution is added because now and then,
people will write in to inform us that some of their
plants have not begun to leaf out and they are
afraid they are not alive. After waiting suffi¬
ciently long, they find the leaves begin to take shape
and that their conclusion was made too hastily.
So, be sure to give your newly planted stock plenty
of time. You will be well repaid for your patience.
As Nice As This For $3.00!
Do you know that you can get enough
beautiful Spirea Bridal Wreath plants to
plant the front of a 30 ft. house for only
$3.00? Do you know that a twelve year old
school boy could do the planting from our
instructions? Why put off? Send today
for either
4071 24 Spirea, 1 year size for only $3.00
or
4221 18 Spirea, 2 year size for only $5.25
See page 126 for complete description
Your Shrubs, Roses and Vines
Will Be Dormant Like This
Cultural Directions
Every order filled in our Bulb and Shrub Department, will have, packed
with the goods, a pamphlet which tells you how to keep the plants
until the ground is ready, how to prepare the soil and all necessary
information to aid you in starting right. Of course, cultural directions
are printed on every seed packet, too.
Your success
and ours are very
closely inter¬
woven. A word of
recom mendation
to your friends
will be greatly
appreciated.
A Corner of Our Own Nursery Where Much of This
Stock Is Grown
THE TEMPLIN-BRADLEY CO., NATIONWIDE SEEDSMEN AND NURSERYMEN, CLEVELAND, OHIO
— Inexpensive, Because They Last for Years
How true it is that “It’s not a Home till it’s planted.” Whether it be Flowering Shrubs, Evergreens, Ornamental
Trees, Roses or Perennial Flowers they so quickly and completely become a part of the whole picture that we soon
forget just how much they really mean to the appearance and beauty of the home. Everyone realizes to some
extent that these things of nature are necessary for the proper atmosphere of peace and happiness about a home,
for it is the exception rather than the rule when we see a house without a planting of some sort. Just how much
these gifts of nature mean to the beauty of a home can only be understood by seeing a house without shrubs,
trees, vines, etc., and comparing it with one that has been properly planted.
Nature Will Help You
Complete the Picture
But she must be supplied with the material
to work with. .Here is where our Bulb and
Shrub Department is of valuable help to
you. We have gathered and grown for you
all of the plants, vines, etc., that are listed
in the following pages that you may make
a selection for your planting from many of
the best and most desirable varieties.
The Proper Size to
Plant
These are not the full grown plants and
shrubs that your home needs for its com¬
plete beautification, but they are the proper
sizes that nature decrees for her need that
she may most successfully do her part.
And they are the sizes that years of experi¬
ence have shown to be proper that you
may the most easily and most successfully
plant without the aid of an experienced
landscape gardener.
They Will Quickly
Grow
With these plants properly planted nature
will, in her mysterious way, very quickly
add the size and beauty necessary to fully
complete the picture of peaceful harmon¬
ious beauty.
There is No Better
Information Available
on gardening or planting
subjects than that from life
long experience of others.
This is available in the books listed on pages 84 and 105.
What This Department Offers You
We have endeavored in compiling this catalog to include as much as possible that will help you in the proper
of the
selection and the proper use of the varieties you purchase
from this department read first the paragraphs below.
„ 1 11c Pages 88 to 91. In this section we
UlaUlUlUd offer many real worthy varieties, both
in separate varieties and in assortments. There are none in
our fist but that with average conditions will give you ex¬
cellent satisfaction. There are many more varieties of
Gladiolus that our list does not include but with few excep¬
tions they are in no way superior to those we have included
and they, too, are much higher priced.
If you are contemplating the selection of varieties
Bqllliqc Pages 92 to 94. Here again we do not list
JL'«"lTlldo as many varieties as some but every one that
has been included is of especial merit and sure to give you
good results. We would much rather you selected only a few
from our list and had excellent results than to have a much
larger list from which you could choose twice as many but be
disappointed with half of them. We feel we can guarantee
that you will be pleased with any in our list.
C* n -n -n c Pa8e 95. The Canna is undoubtedly an old
^ 1111 do friend to nearly all our gardening customers
and if you so fully realize how worthy they are of attention.
Do not fail to note the four of great merit that we have
included at the bottom of the page. We recommend each one
as being especially worthy of your trying, they will delight
you if you like Cannas.
Other Summer Flowering Bulbs
Pages 96 and 97. Here are some very useful flowering bulbs
some old favorites and some comparatively new. All these
may be taken up in the fall when their seasons usefulness is
over and stored away in the basement for use again next year.
Do not miss the Tuberous Rooted Begonias if you have never
grown them before. We have had more letters expressing
delight and pleasure with these than any other item we have
ever catalogued.
Hardy Herbaceous Perennials
Pages 104 to 119. Who does not know and appreciate the
wonderful value of this class of plants? Our grandmothers
knew it for these were their favorites. We are offering many
newer sorts but many are only improved strains of the old-
fashioned favorites of grandmother’s garden. And when
calling them old-fashioned we think we are paying them a
compliment for they must be worthy if they were favorites
generations ago and still hold their popularity after many
years of garden use. Do not fail to read pages 100 and 101.
122
In
Hardy Flowering Shrubs f0a!I|.
this section you will find many new and very desirable sorts
that are just as worthy of a place in your garden as the old
favorites Spirea, Deutzia, Honeysuckle, etc. These are the
the things of greater permanence and, perhaps, greater value
in the beautification of the home. Where can we find a more
useful subject than a hardy flowering shrub for that purpose
and their wonderful value lies greatly in their feature of giving
so much with so little attention?
"HVHrfP "PI Pa?e 127 • The Plants that are
te ^ x as useful and necessary as tne
hedge plants, are in our estimation deserving of treatment on
a page by themselves. When you wish to choose a plant,
especially adapted to hedge use. you do not like to thumb
through an entire catalog to study and compare the features
of one with another. Page 127 gives you all this information.
There are others that are in a measure suitable for hedge
use — you will find a list of these on page 121.
Hardy Climbing Vines f2TsN?h“1
grounds or garden is complete without a few hardy vines.
They are invaluable both to shut out unsightly views and to
lend variety to the garden. A few well chosen vines trained
on arbors, trellises or fence are sure to give you much pleasure
and beauty. You should by all means plant at least one of
the New Silver Lace Vines they are so beautiful.
D Pages 130 to 133. So much has been said and
IVUbCa written about the Rose that no explanation
for including this wonderful class of plants in this catalog is
necessary. But still the real story has not been told, it
cannot be written — only by growing and knowing the Rose
and its worthy traits can anyone ever fully appreciate the
Queen of all flowers. Here again as in the other departments
we list only a limited number of varieties but each one we
know will give you great satisfaction and excellent results.
i i 4- o Pages 134 and 135. Only the small
tjllldil rrillVa fruits that are useful and desirable
in the home garden are included in our list but most of these
are equally as good as commercial varieties. Imagine, if you
can, the pleasure and satisfaction of gathering luscious straw¬
berries from your own garden for table use nearly every day
during the summer, this is what the Everbearing Strawberries
will enable you to do.
READ CAREFULLY PAGES 98, 99, 100, 101, 120 AND 130. THEY SHOULD BE HELPFUL.
68
A $60,000 Gladiolus Sensation
The Work of a Specialist
To produce gladiolus of startlingly new forms, colors and sizes, a grower in northern
Indiana spent many years. His success was remarkable in hybridizing by selectihg
and crossing the choicest varieties, to produce new types and colors, he has become
almost a wizard. His name, Kunderd, became known wherever gladiolus were grown.
An Unusual Hobby
A wealthy Cleveland manufacturer became interested and when he bought Mr. Kun-
derd’s entire salable stock of bulbs for $60,000.00 several years ago, he created a sen¬
sation. This was the largest sale of gladiolus bulbs ever made, but more interseting,
he wanted them as a hobby. He transferred the bulbs to his estate near Cleveland
and has grown them there ever since. In the fall of 1927 we learned that he had his
fun out of this hobby and was ready to sell the entire stock of more than 100 varieties
and more than one quarter of a million salable bulbs, and a million or more planting
size, that are now ready for market.
They Looked Good to Us
We spent a gread deal of time investigating the stock, looking at it from every angle —
its desirability to our customers — -the health of the bulbs — the care with which they
had been grown and finally we derided to buy them for you. Mr. Templin personally
supervised the planting of the million or more planting stock and spent many days
watching the development of the hundred or more varieties, and it certainly was a
great pleasure to more fully realize the high quality and real value of this stock.
We Bought Them For You
Many of these varieties sold for $1.00 to $5.00 per bulb and every variety is of unusual
merit. We purchased the entire stock at a price so low than we can make and offer
you cannot afford to overlook. It has been a job to take on this big stock in addition
to our regular stock of more than a million bulbs, so we offer them only in assortments
and mixtures, as we can give you bigger values for your money, than would be possible
were we to wrap and label each bulb separately. Fully 75 % of all the Gladiolus bulbs
we sell are in the unnamed assortments and mixtures as the purchasers generally do
not care for the names. _
Cj7o A f Riilkc As a general rule, the larger bulbs are the better. This,
UI LHJIUo however, is not true with Gladiolus bulbs. Any Gladiolus
grower will tell you that a healthy young bulb 1 to 1 inch in diameter will give
better satisfaction than an old bulb to 2 inches in size. Gladiolus cut flowers
growers universally plant one inch bulbs in preference to older bulbs. The bulbs
offered in the following assortment and mixture will be 1 to inches in diameter
unless otherwise stated.
Special Assortments of Kunderd Varieties
In these assortments we select one bulb from each of 12, 25, or 50 named varieties; the bulbs, however, will.not be separately
named. This plan will give the purchaser a fine assortment of varieties at a nominal cost.
3541— 12 Varieties, do two alike, but not separately labeled $0.60
3542 — 25 Varieties, no two alike, but not separately labeled $1.10
_ 3543—50 Varieties, no two alike, but not separately labeled $2.10 _
Glory Mixture of Kunderd Varieties
The difference between this glory mixture and the above assortments is, that this mixture contains more than one hundred
varieties mixed together, and orders are filled from this mixture but we do not guarantee that an order for 100 bulbs will contain
100 varieties. We offer them in two sizes as follows:
3546. LARGE SIZE. In size from 1 3^8 to 1 inch and up in diameter, every bulb guaranteed to produce a fine large spike
of flowers this year. 12 for 50c, 50 for $1.75, 100 for $3.25, 1000 for $30.00.
3547 MEDIUM SIZE. Size about % to lf£ inch in diameter. Healthy young bulbs, every one guaranteed to produce a
nice spike, but not quite as large as the first size. 12 for 35c, 50 for $1.25, 100 for $2.00, 1000 for $15.00.
Standard Superfine Mixture
We sell annually hundreds of thousands of this popular mixture. It contains 75 or more popular, well known varieties that
always give satisfaction including America, Kirtland, Halley, Mary Pickford, Pendleton, Panama, Princepine, Schwaben,
Wilbrink, etc., that are always largely grown for cut flowers. These are offered in two sizes.
3539. LARGE SIZE. In size from 1 to 1 inch and up in diameter, every bulb guaranteed to produce a fine large spike of
flowers this year. 12 for 40c, 50 for $1.50, 100 for $2.75, 1000 for $22.50.
3540. MEDIUM SIZE. Size about % to \\i inch in diameter. Healthy young bulbs, every one guaranteed to produce a
nice spike, but not quite as large as the first size. 12 for 25c, 50 for $1.00, 100 for $1.75, 1000 for $15.00. _
Ruffled Mixture of Kunderd Varieties
This new ruffled type is one of Kunderd’s introductions. They differ from other varieties, the petals being more or less
ruffled adding to their attractiveness. A choice mixture.
3548. Price doz. 75c, 50 for $2.75, 100 for $5.00.
Primulinus Hybrid Mixture
By crossing
ey bloom early and are quite distinct
We offer a mixture of several beautiful
The original type is pure yellow in color.
The Primulinus Gladiolus came originally from South-Central Africa,
them with our large flowering varieties, many beautiful hybrids have been produced,
in colors. Delicate shades of yellow, salmon and orange, unknown in any other class,
varieties.
3550. Price per dozen 50c, 50 for $1.75, 100 for $3.25.
Grow Gladiolus Flowers For Tourists
Good roads make it easy to sell Gladiolus flowers of your own growing to people who pass. The bulbs will bloom in from 75
to 90 days after planting. Lots of folks divide their planting stock into several equal lots and then plant the first lot early in
April, following with another each two weeks until July. This gives continuous flowers all summer and fall. Cultivation is
easy because all that is necessary is to keep the soil loose around the plants. A child or an old person in your family can
attend to sales or even the housewife, as often happens, when she has unobstructed view of the road. Remember, this will pro¬
vide beautiful flowers in your garden — give you some pin money and then you have the bulbs and bulblets for next year.
3520
Special Tourists’ Mixture
Including All The Above Mixtures 100 for
$2.50, 500 for $11.00, 1000 for $20.
THE TEMPLIN-BRADLEY CO.. NATIONWIDE SEEDSMEN AND NURSERYMEN. CLEVELAND. OHIO
A Million Gladiolus Bulbs
Set of Above 25 Varieties, Value $2.25
3521 — The 25 varieties each labeled $1.75
OpCClcll 3522 — The 25 varieties not labeled $1.25
Schwaben the best yellow
You Should Grow Gladiolus This Year. These Prices Within the Reach of Everybody
Gladiolus are the most useful of all summer flowering bulbs, and are becoming more and more popular each year
as new varieties are being introduced. They are so easily grown, and at our prices so inexpensive, that every
home garden should contain an assortment. Gladiolus are one of our specialties. We now have in stock a million
or more blooming size bulbs, all clean, healthy stock, ready to fill orders.
Twenty-five Popular and Desirable Named Gladiolus
3493 All re Tird aHv A beautiful blending of
a ill v w A l Jl/ apricot and. orange.
Entirely distinct from all others. An early and profuse
bloomer. Always attracts attention. Each 10c, 3 for 25c,
doz. 90c.
3435 Amerirfl Unquestionably the most popular
211 II Cl I Let Gladiolus in existence. Immense
flowers and spikes. Color, delicate peach-blossom pink .
Each 6c, 3 for 15c, 12 for 50c, 100 for $2.50.
3483 Anna PhprinQ A- very rich aad djstinct
211 II Id. .P DCllUS vnne purple. The flowers
open laige, and many of them at the same time, making a very
impressive and brilliant spike of bloom. There is no other
variety of quite this same shade of purple. Each 10c, 3 for
25c, doz. 90c.
3481 Rornn TTnlnf Verydark violet-blue.
oaron nuioi Flowers medium size on tall
spikes. Entirely distinct in color. We sold twenty thousand
last year. Each 10c, 3 for 25c, doz. 90c.
3401 Czar Peter
3436 I_Tp 1 1 gtt Extra early, large open delicate salmon-
Xxd.IJ.cy pink. A very pojyilar variety, largely
grown for early cut flowers. Each 6c, 3 for 15c, doz. 50c,
100 for $2.75.
Magenta shading to pink in throat,
with white stripes on midribs. An
unusual color that always attracts attention. Each 8c, 3 for
20c, doz. 75c.
3409 TH o Van Yery rich- deep salmon red, Large
XCLd. V dll flowers and spikes. Has won many
prizes. Each 6c, 3 for 15c, doz. 50c.
3405 Leibesfeuer aFirbrigh?2appy £B
that fairly dazzles. Some people think it is the best of all
Red Gladioli. The flowers are large and the spikes so tall that
in a mixed planting You would see it first. Each 15c, 3 for
an,' ci cn
Le Marechal Foch
3442 Evelyn Kirtland
Geranium pink, shading to lighter
pink at the edges. Large brilliant-
scarlet blotch on lower petals. A
universal favorite. Each 8c, 3 for
20c, doz. 75c.
3441 Glory of Kenne-
onH The onlY true rose
ineridJlU colored Gladioli. Deep
rose pink. Lower petals exhibit
pomegrante purple blotch on a
creamy-yellow ground. An unusual
and pleasing color combination. Very
strong spike. Immense flowers 4 to 5
inches. Produces heavy foliage.
Glory of Kennemerland is unsurpassed
for forcing and is also a leader as a cut
flower. Each 10c, 3 for 25c, doz. 90c.
3462 Golden Measure
tion among the yellow varieties. It is golden yellow,
deep and rich in coloring and very pure throughout.
The individual flowers are large and the entire spike is
long and well filled. The splendor of Golden Measure will
certainly add brightness to your collection of Gladiolus.
Each 15c, 3 for 40c, doz. $1.40.
3431 7 on a Large, distinct, sparkl-
VjreLLIien Z,ang ing flowers. Soft melt¬
ing shade of pink, blending to scarlet on lower petals. One of
the best. Each Sc, 3 for 20c, doz. 75c.
3487 Muriel
A beautiful new variety that is fast becoming popular,
bright rosy-pink, shading to rosy-red. Sure to please you.
34io 1910 Rose
8c, 3 for 20c, doz. 75c.
3461 Very large flower and spike. Color pure canary-yellow.
OCIlWd.Ueil petals marked purple. Each 8c, 3 for 20c, doz. 75c.
3450 Ttrnon T Beautiful Tyrian rose. A beautiful large flower near
lyiidii XJCcAliLy - American Beauty” rose color. Grand. Awarded first
prize for best plain petaled variety at the Mid-Western gladiolus show, Des Moines, Sept.,
1925. Each 12c, 3 for 30c, doz. $1.00.
3489 Vpnil q Creamy white overlaid with flush pink, yellow reflex on
V C11U.O the whole a very pleasing combination of delicate colors; i
sport from Halley; has all its parent's good qualities; early, splendid outflow
forcer. Each 12c, 3 for 30c, doz. $1.10.
3440 Wilbrink c°10r
3465 Yellow Hammer
20c, doz. 75c.
3 for 15c,
3473 Mary Pickford
New, created a sensation when intro¬
duced. Color creamy-white with deli¬
cate primrose shadings in throat.
Becoming very popular. Each 10c,
3 for 25c, doz. 90c.
Beautiful pure
lilac blue with
deeper blotch in throat on lower pet¬
als, many perfectly placed flowers
open at a time on tall, erect stem. a
rare beauty. Each 15c, 3 for 40c,
doz. $1.50.
3433 Mrs. Frank
Pendleton
By many considered the most beauti-
peach-blossom pink, heavily blotched blood red on
lower petals. Highest award by American Gladioli
Society. Each 8c, 3 for 20c, doz. 75c.
_ . Flow-
spike very large,
lively pink. Should be included in every order. Each 6c, 3
for 15c, doz. 50c.
3402 "Pri nppnin Dazzling scarlet with large snow
rrmcepme white blotches on lower petals.
Always attracts attention.
Each 6c, 3 for 15c, doz. 50c.
ColbL
Each
3437 Po -n p m a A gran-d’ p°pular vavety.
x di.icJ.ii.iCJ. ers sna Sptke vert- large. Color
■ pale livid-pink, purple markings
:h 6c, 3 for 15c, doz. 50c.
Color primrose yellow
with small rose blotch on lower petals. Each 8c, 3 for
A COMPLETE CROSS-INDEX ON PAGES 3 AND 4 WILL HELP YOU FIND ANY ITEM QUICKLY
THE TEMPLIN-BRADLEY CO., NATIONWIDE SEEDSMEN AND NURSERYMEN, CLEVELAND, OHIO
Kunderd’s New Ruffled Gladiolus
A distinct type of Gladiolus, originated and introduced by A.E.Kun>
derd,the well known Gladiolus Specialist. As the name indicates the
petals are ruffled, adding much to their beauty and attractiveness.
We have selected a few of the best varieties which we are offering at
very reasonable prices.
3490 Alton ^ beautifully ruffled orange, blending lighter in the
■*"*•*■ throat with deeper blotches on the lower petals. A
magnificent variety. Winner of many prizes. 15c, 3 for 35c, doz. $1.30.
3477 Avalon An exceptionally large blush white, borne on a strong
.TXVdlDll , spike; flowers deeply ruffled, handsome rose colored
throat, lower petals marked with cream and blotched with crimson. 10c,
3 for 25c, doz. 75c.
3429 TV/Trc T-T TT "RotViin Beautiful lively shade of salmon-
ivirs. ri. xb. ooinin pink with center of giOWing
scarlet, heavily ruffled. One of the loveliest color combinations in Gladiolus.
Fine strong, upright grower with big flower spike. A first-class show and
cut variety. Blooms late. By many considered the most beautiful of all
Gladiolus. Special price, 15c, 3 for 35c, doz. $1.25.
3403 Tnf* Pnlpman Beautifully ruffled, a strong grower, with
Juc WiCinaii many flowers open at a time. Vivid cardinal
red brightened by crimson and enriched with maroon. Very fine. Special
price 8c, 3 for 20c, doz. 65c.
3476 filoriniK Tall, very strong grower. Many flowers open at a
■*■'“>1 iUUo time. Soft cream color with deeper cream-apricot
throat, beautifully marked. Each 12c, 3 for 30c, doz. $1.00.
3485 T-nHicmfl-nnli*; Very tall> ^ deeP violet with deeper
Indianapolis throat and delicate white lines. Will
become very popular. Each 15c, 3 for 40c, doz. $1.50.
3496 LTnn ’o The first variety of this type intro-
rLunaera s Priory duced. Color creamy-apricot with
light tint of pink and fine red markings on lower petals. A strong grower
often attaining height of 4 to 5 feet. Has received many certificates and
awards. Each 15c, 3 for 40c, doz. $1.50.
3478 Anthony B. Kunderd
yellow, blushed pink at edges. Very strong robust grower, heavily ruffled.
Each 10c, 3 for 25c, doz. 75c.
3451 Mona T ica This is almost a pure self colored soft pale rose-
IVXUIld Xjlod pink or blush white. Makes a tall spike carry¬
ing a load of flowers. A very dainty variety, especially well adapted to
florists’ use. 10c, 3 for 25c, doz. 75c.
3479 Oran Blush white, a little deeper than America. Rose and
V-/1 dll white penciled throat. Each 10c, 3 for 25c, doz. 75c.
3494 Orange Glory
Deep orange with carmine
blotched throat,- creamy white
stripes on lower petals; very vig¬
orous, husky plant; broad foliage
and heavily ruffled flowers on
strong stem. Special price 10c, 3
for 25c, doz. 75c.
3452 p;nk T j 1-y A delicate shade of rose-pink beautifully ruffled. A distinct
x ini*. J-'iijf' feature of the flower is that the color shows clear through,
backs of the petals are solid rose-pink. It is a valuable variety for the florist. Long
40-inch spikes. 12c, 3 for 30c, doz. 90c.
3466 P rpdMpnf T\/T^^o1 Very tall, large flower, yellow ground bordered
l-rebiuem: lvienocai with pink, brightly marked, throat blotched
with red. A beautiful variety. Special price 8c, 3 for 20c, doz. 75c.
A brilliant orange-salmon. Rich, fiery,
deeper orange throat. Medium tall, fine
straight flower spike. Large massive blooms and plenty open at one time. Beautifully
ruffled. Medium early. Named in honor of the birthplace of Luther Burbank. 15c,
3 for 35c, doz. $1.30.
3453 P pmpmhro /->** A long spike with many flowers open at a time. Deep
XN.Cllldl.LDl dllLC salmon rose-pink with beautifully blotched throat.
Very desirable. 8c, 3 for 20c, doz. 70c.
3428
hundreds of awards.
ROSC Glory A V-ery ?arge and beautiful ruffled^variety. Purest rose-
pink color. Deeper in throat.
Each 15c, 3 for 40c, doz. $1.50.
Extra fine. Winner of
3488 Qrorlann Bright orange scarlet, with blood red throat; finely ruffled,
OCdl lclllD extra good cut flower variety. 12c, 3 for 30c, doz. 75c.
3480 VioW Rponfv Cerise-violet ruffled lower petals buff-white blotched
V 1D1CL -OCdULy with crimson. Throat beautifully blotched with red.
15c each, 3 for 35c, doz. $1.30.
3470 H-Wxr A wonderful pure white marked with delicate iris-blue
VVillLC VJlDiy fines. Resembles in color combination, a beautiful
iris. Well ruffled. 10c, 3 for 25c, doz. 75c.
3427 Vnne11,<! Favorite Large . rosy-lavender-pink ruffled flowers of
X UUCii o X1 d V UI 1LC good size on sturdy flower spikes. Named for
Henry Youell, Secretary, American Gladiolus Society. Each 10c, 3 for 25c, doz. 75c.
3515
We want our many patrons to see and enjoy these
beautiful new Gladiolus and to this end we make
this special offer. We will send postpaid the entire
set of twenty varieties, value $2.35, each bulb separately labeled for only $1.50.
SPECIAL OFFER
Best New Gladiolus
Among the many new varieties tested in our trial grounds, we have selected the following
twenty-three as being the most desirable of the recent introductions that we can offer at
very reasonable prices.
3469 A ' An extra fine creamy white with soft pink lines on a primrose throat.
a a. few spikes of Adora make a stunning bouquet. 10c, 3 for 25c,
doz. 90c.
3406 A1 QViiro Flowers and Spikes large, very dark wine-red, with almost black
OIllicA throat, quite distinct and attractive. Each 10c, 3 for 25c,
doz. 90c.
3411 Anynnd A strong grower. Deep rose shading lighter toward the throat,
**■1 l^LJIld. lower petals slightly blotched with scarlet. Produces a strong
stem with several large flowers, of good substance, open at a time. 15c each, 3 for 35c,
$1.25 per doz.
3468 White slightly tinted pink. Bright rosalene purple blotch on
-DC1 LI CA lower petals. Many flowers open at one time. Strong straight
spike. 12c, 3 for 30c, doz. $1.10.
3412 PUppr Big bright salmon-red flowers on a long spike. Throat white with
veiled fine white lines running out on each petal. 10c, 3 for 25c, doz. 90c.
3486 cni /^n a Light blue with a conspicuous yellow spot, edges of petals
L^UIloJJlCUcl marked with a deep blue rim. 10c each, 3 for 25c, doz. 90c.
3467 Large massive blooms of a delicate blush white with a blush
•*— 'dlcAIlv_C throat. Extra fine for cutting. Grows tall and has many open,
flowers at a time. 10c, 3 for 25c, doz. 90c.
3454 Tlr*rri fit- A. large, delicate colored lavender-pink with rose-red throat mark-
J-JU1 1 1 L L jngS anfl quite often splashed with rose-red on all petals. A very
popctlar variety. 15c, 3 for 35c, doz. $1.25.
3422 T71 o rv-» i *-w*r QurArrl Brilliant red, overlaid with orange, as many as 10
" laming OWUIU. flowers open at a time, well placed on tall, straight
stems. Very early and desirable. 15c, 3 for 35c, doz. $1.25.
3415 C* o i Bright salmon-scarlet flaked with deeper red, especially on the
VJcUCLy lower petals. Throat and bases of petals pure white, penciled with
crimson. Extremely early. The first to bloom in our entire field of 150 varieties
Each 10c, 3 for 25c, doz. 90c.
3460 f'”' ■Rn-PT Golden-buff color. Lower petals yellow with beautiful
VJU1UC11 LJU.il feather-like throat markings. Distinct and fine. Each
15c, 3 for 35c, doz. $1.25.
3416 Gov. Hanley
A superfine rich
cardinal red,
blending deeper toward the throat. Rich velvety
texture. Cannot be beat for •bedding or cut
flower purposes. 10c each, 3 for 25c, doz. 90c.
Primrose Beauty
3417 TTplcro 9ora* rose.wrth deeper rose and tints of cream on a white ground.
x ■LV~Aocl An exceptional graceful spike, a lovely flower and extra early. 10c,
3 for 25c, doz. 90c.
3459 T i 1 tt One of the best whites in existence and one that is appreciated
vv by the florist. Makes a large pure white flower, early and a
good grower. 15c, 3 for 35c, doz. $1.25.
3455 T\/T f'r<awfV'»rr1 This is the result of a straight cross between
iviaiinew ^rawiora Kunderd Glory and America. It is a giant.
showy, creamy pink. 10c each, 3 for 25c, doz. 90c.
3419 TVTr<N Wflft Glowing American Beauty shade of wine-red. Well open
AVAio. “V cu.i flowers on an erect spike. A color that always attracts
attention. 10c, 3 for 25c, doz. 90c.
3445 TV/Trc nr T\Tor^^ Finest cream and pink. The sensation at the
-*-*■*■ A ^ * L-^l . iNUl LUIl American Gladiolus Society’s Shows. Every¬
where awarded highest honors. 15c, 3 for 35c, doz. $1.25.
3458 Primmcp Tall, strong, very large, primrose yellow. Extra.
i^nmrobe oeauty Awarded first prize, A. G. S. show, 1926, as the
best cream colored variety, also winner of many other awards. Each 10c, 3 for 25c,
doz. 90c.
3495 PnmnnPP Large, orange, salmon, rose, red and yellow throat. Wine-blue
■tN-'“,AAAcAAA',-'c bordered petals. Unusually distinct and very showy. Winner
fmany prizes. 12c, 3 for 30c, doz. $1.10.
3421 Pnop Ash Old rose, overlaid and blended with pink, blue, and red, giving
■LN‘UJ5C .noil it the attractive color of ashes of roses, hence the name.
Flowers very large on monster, tall stems. Each 12c, 3 for 30c, doz. $1.00.
3456 Qo 1 t-n "PI limp A clear salmon-flesh, darker at edges of petals. Throat
’^c*AAAlL}Il XiUIIlt a handsome red. 15c each, 3 for 35c, doz. $1.25.
3457 Snow Boy
3 for 30c, doz. $1.10.
3420 Qrorlpf- Prinr^ns Flaming scarlet; large massive flowers, many
vJLcll it, L i lllLCpo open at a time, making a gorgeous display of
dazzling red. 10c, 3 for 25c, doz. 90c.
Large flowers of finest white, throat marked with bright red
blotch. A tall grower, many flowers open at a time. 12c,
3517
SPECIAL OFFER
Mary Pickford
We want our many patrons to see and enjoy these beautiful
new Gladiolus and to this end we make this special offer. We
will send postpaid the entire set of twenty-three varieties, value
$2.73, each bulb separately labeled for only $1.75, 3 sets $5.00.
THE INDEX ON PAGE 3 AND 4 GIVES A COMPLETE LIST OF OUR PRODUCTS.
92
The Best Dahlias
Dahlias are increasing in popularity very rapidly and the varieties
listed below are calculated to please you. They are kinds that you
can grow well and although not the highest priced will compare
favorably with any that you find in the finest gardens.
Cactus Dahlias
The Cactus type has long straight or slightly curved quilled petals,
making up graceful and dainty flowers. The Hybrid Cactus varieties
have some straight quilled petals, others flattened or curled and
twisted. In the descriptions these will be marked H. C.
3102 Aiifiimn 'P-ri-nr*^ H* c- A lar®e flower, the inner petals
-L i I11L.C quilled like the cactus, the outer petals
more on the order of the decorative type. The colors are of the rich bronze
autumn shades, orange and bronze over yellow and gold. Each 50c, 3 for
$1.25, doz. $4.50.
3113 T-Tr»mp H. C. Deep orange yellow with a tinge of
lie Apricot. Very large flower yet early and
free blooming. Each 75c, 3 for $2.00, doz. $6.00.
3101 nirvQcmfhpmnm H- c- In form a combination of the
y ocu.lLiieillU.ni cactus and peony flowered with some
of the petals showing a tendency to quill, the other twisted and curled as in
the peony type. A mammoth flower of golden yellow. Each 75c, 3 for
$2.00, doz. $6.00.
3114 TVip (Tri 7:7:1 v H,c; An enormous deep red variety with
J. lie v_Tl i/SZriy curled and twisted petals. Very rich in color¬
ing. Each $1.00, 3 for $2.75, doz. $9.00.
3105 (TnlHp-n O-ohp H* C* A mass of shimmering gold. This
is one of the new hybrid cactus varieties.
Inner petals artistically twisted and curved. Each 35c, 3 for 90c, doz, $2.50.
Cactus Dahlia, Pink Pearl
3115 P TJ A beauty. Creamy yellow and rose pink. Each
lvlrs. L,. ri. orecK 35c> 3 for 90c, doz. $2.50.
3116 Perle De Lyon
H. C. A splendid pure white of good size and sub¬
stance. Each 35c, 3 for 90c, doz. $2.50.
3109 Pint P^carl Warm rosy pink with its long quilled petals tipped silvery
IT II IK. Cell 1 white. Reminds one of a beautiful sea shell with its com¬
bination of pink and ivory. Each 30c, 3 for 75c, doz. $2.25.
3117 Pi prmt This is of immense size with long incurved petals rich deep amber
rlCllUC in color, usually with a distinct white tip. Very attractive.
Each 50c, 3 for $1.35, doz. $5.00.
3103 Poniorp H. C. Another giant variety showing both the peony and cactus
XvdJJlCl C characteristics. The centers and base of the petals are golden
while the petal tips are overlaid with apricot-orange, giving a very rich effect. Each
50c, 3 for $1.25, doz. $4.50.
3108 Qho-n riot'll Rporpr Certainly capable of bearing the standard
OLdllUcUU DCdi Cl among red Cactus Dahlias. A bright scarlet
that draws attention. Each 25c, 3 for 60c, doz. $2.00.
Hybrid Cactus Rapiere
3
3
2
I
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: when
$1.75.
s, well
Show Dahlias
of the Best Peony Dahlias
Show Dahlia, Livoni
The Peony type is shown in the illustration.
The flowers are large, flattened with broad
outer petals, the inner petals being prettily
curled and twisted.
3256 A ri <=>1 p A beautiful dahlia, in color a clear
sulphur yellow. It always bears
its flowers in good long strong stems and makes
vigorous bushy growth. Each 40c, 3 for $1.00
doz. $3.50.
A fine large flower of lavender pink with a touch of silver
and a golden yellow center. Comes on good cutting stems.
A very pretty combination of lilac and pink. Each 35c, 3 for $1.00, doz. $3.00.
3112 Wopoa Rooiihr Itis very large with yellow ground, the petals being streaked
W clSCO Dcalliy and blushed with red. The flowers vary a little in the
amount of red evident. Some of the petals are quilled and this variety is sometimes listed as
Hybrid Cactus though it more closely resembles the Peony type. Each 35c, 3 for $1.00,
doz. $3.00.
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i
3254 D. Van By stein
Adele
Show or Ball Dahlias
This type has flowers as round as balls, each petal like its neighbor, closely
curled yet soft and velvety in texture. The Shows bloom
long stems, and flowers that last well when cut.
3201 T * A very bright shell or lavender pink, rather changeabl
■*-*1 viewed in different lights. Each 25c, 3 for 65c, doz.
3202 Prince* \7i pf'Ori CJ One best yellow Show Dahlias,
x i JXJ.Ct;oo v LUI j.ci deserving its royal name. Color clear prim¬
rose yellow. Each 25c, 3 for 65c, doz. $1.75.
3205 Tnnn XT A dandy pure white Ball Dahlia, free blooming with nice
J ean xverr iong stems. Each 35c, 3 for 90c, doz. $2.50.
iwp1 A Ane early blooming variety with varie-
„WC1 gated red flowers tipped with white, effect
for 65c, doz. $1.75.
THE TEMPLIN-BRADLEY CO., NATIONWIDE SEEDSMEN AND NURSERYMEN. CLEVELAND, OHIO
Decorative Dahlias
3171 Bessie Boston
The Decorative Dahlias are not quite as formal as the Show or Ball
type, and the flowers are more flattened. The Decorative includes
more of the popular varieties than any other type.
3169 Arrmn The outer petals are of gorgeous copper and orange
.ttJIlUIl -Cvct tones, shading to gold and amber and deepening
in the center to reddish brown. A giant in size and a marvelous combination
of color shades. Each $1.00, 3 for $2.75, doz. $9.00.
3170 Avolpo This has long maroon petals giving it an unusually at-
rAZctlCd tractive appearance. The color is soft creamy yellow
shaded pink. Each 75c, 3 for $2.00, doz. $7.00.
A rich crimson in color and very large. The
petals are laciniated, giving the flower an odd
but attractive effect. Each 75c, 3 for $2.00, doz. $7.00.
3163 A fine golden yellow, petals overlaid with coral pink.
OllllUlicUl C The effect is extremely pleasing. Each 75c, 3 for
$2.00, doz. $7.00.
3172 r T-T o One of the prettiest of all, a soft rose pink
-d* CooCillUlo lightening to white at the petal tips.
This always excites admiration. Each 35c, 3 for 90c, doz. $2.50.
3167 T\ /T A/Tnnro One of the darkest and richest reds of all Dahlias,
LJ . IV1. ivioore in fact, nearly black, of excellent form and sub¬
stance and a free bloomer. Each 60c, 3 for $1.50, doz. $5.00.
3164 TIpp T i o'l'Vf'pH (->ne the largest creamy white Dahlias with
J_yCC_J-rflgIlLCtJ. immense double blossoms. The center petals in
some of the flowers take an irregular formation so that one can readily imagine
a similaritv to the famous smile of the Ex-President Roosevelt. Each 50c,
3 for $1.25, doz. $4.50.
When this
was intro*
Decorative Patrick
3155 Mina Burgle
duced several years ago it caused a
tion because of its immense size and the
intensity of its color — brilliant scarlet red.
Each 40c, 3 for $1.00, doz. $3.00.
3151 Oregon Beauty
A very fine large scarlet red with a golden
center and some of the petals showing a
glint of gold. One of the best of all red
varieties. Each 40c, 3 for $1.00, doz.
$3.00.
31 65 pride of California
Bears large crimson flowers in great pro-
fusion on long straight stems. An excellent
variety for your garden. Sometimes called
the “American Beauty” Dahlia,
50c, 3 for $1.25, doz. $4-&0.
3166 Trl o pIp Vpt WomPr A delicate rich mauve pink almost a lilac rose,
XU.d LlC V Cl VV ctl ilCl sometimes referred to as Orchid coloring. This
variety has gained a wonderful reputation for producing great masses of large and perfect
flowers. Blooms early and is not critical as to conditions. Each 75c, 3 for $2.00, doz.
$7.00
3173 pn,,p The old standard rich dark red variety with comparatively small
J dCiv XvUoC flowers which are very freely produced. Each 25c, 3 for 65c,
doz. $1.75.
3174 Tnnna A large bronze variety. The under color is yellow which is overlaid with
JUppcl salmon rose. Very rich in effect. Each 75c, 3 for $2.00, doz. $7.00.
3175 TV/Trc far 1 SalharVi This variety enjoys a splendid reputation and is
i.VJ.10. \^cxi i uaiuaui certainly deserving of it. It is very large and in
color lavender or mauve pink. One of the best for cut flowers because of the long stiff stems.
Each 75c, 3 for $2.00, doz. $7.00.
3159 T\/Tt*c' T n. Poocoff A clear lavender pink of good size, a soothing shade
lVirS. J . VX. v^elSSclLL for the cut flower bouquet. Each 25c, 3 for 60c,
doz. $1.75.
Each
Dee-Lighted
Named for Teddy’s Greeting
31 62 Patrick O’ Mar a
Truly a most gorgeous golden yellow.
Patrick 0’ Mara is one of the finest yellow
Decoratives if not the finest ever introduced .
The flowers are immense, the size, of course,
depending somewhat on the culture, but
we have seen many that measured over 8
inches in diameter. Each 40c, 3 for $1.00,
doz. $3.00.
3168 Millionaire ?leT °fe f1®
Dahlias grown. A mammoth lavender
pink with light center. Each 75c, 3 for
$2.00, doz. $6.00
3176 Snowdrift S2rigfth'?“
beautiful deep snow white flower of great
size and substance.
doz. $7.00.
Each 75c, 3 for $2.00,
Three Fine Pompons
These little Pompon Dahlias flower very freely and their blooms are very attractive, as they
can be arranged so artistically for the cut flower bouquet.
097c -r--, TD i The name well describes this little pompon, which is like
° bronze oeailxy a ball of bronze. The ground is yellow overlaid with
apricot-orange. It will be one of your favorites. Each 30c, 3 for 75c, doz. $2.40.
3278 nnrorf A rather low growing bushy
Jjwari wmte plant bearing dozens of little
pure white ball shaped flowers. Each 25c, 3 for 60c, doz. $1.80_
3279 Indian Chief that makes itself seen wherever
grown. Each 25c, 3 for 60c, doz. $1.80.
3310 Single Dahlia, Pink Century
The large flowered single Dahlias are becoming very popular
with some and they certainly make beautiful cut flower
bouquets. This variety is a splendid one, a delicate lavender / JB§SSF/ Pompon,
pink that is charming in bouquet alone or with other flowers. / JM Bronz e
Each 20c, 3 for 50c, doz. $1.50. ‘MEk H Beauty
330i Collarette Dahlia, Maurice Rivoire
Dahlias, the illustration showing the graceful form of the flower. The large outer petals are
rich velvety maroon, the collarette petals snowy with just a touch of pink. Each 25c, 3
Collarette Dahlia for 60c, doz. $1.80.
A COMPLETE CROSS-INDEX ON PAGES 3 AND 4 WILL HELP YOU FIND ANY ITEM QUICKLY
Superfine Unnamed Dahlias
An Unusual Value
3333 New Giant Dahlia Combination D
This combination is new this year and it contains one root each of four varieties: one Cactus,
one Peony-flowered and two Decoratives. No two colors will be alike and we believe you
cannot find a better combination of large flowering types than the special collection here offered.
With proper soil and cultivation, you should produce flowers six to eight inches across.
4 roots, postpaid for only 75c. Three sets $2.00
Why and How to Grow Dahlias Show or Ball
The great increase in popularity enjoyed by Dahlias the past few years is well deswrved because of their all around
garden usefulness. Just to mention a few reasons why.
The foliage and form of the plant is attractive, even without the flower; it is easy to grow; it is pretty as a hedge
or border plant, in clumps, or as single specimens; the blooming season is long, July to October 15th and the color
range is unlimited — you can have flowers of the softest, most delicate hues, or dazzling scarlets: they are equally
good in the garden or for cutting.
3332 Combination C
Display of Mixed Dahlias
A general mixture of ail types and colors of Dahlias. We sell many thousands
of these each year and the commendations of satisfied customers speak louder
than anything we can say about them. You will like the assortment and the
very reasonable price.
12 roots postpaid for only $1.00
Our own stock of Dahlias is a delight to every visitor at our
nursery. By careful selection of the different classes,
Decorative, Peony, Cactus, Pompon, Show and others, and
by growing very large quantities, we are able to offer them
to you in these collections at very much below the usual
retail prices for named varieties. It costs us very little
more to grow a high class Dahlia than an ordinary
cheap variety. As new varieties are constantly being added
we discard the common varieties. If you want really high
grade Dahlias and do not care for the names, you cannot
afford to overlook these combinations.
3330 Combination A
Dahlias This combination contains one root
each of Decorative, Cactus, Hybrid
Peony and Show or Ball. Four beau¬
tiful varieties, no two alike. This
collection is in big demand. 5 varieties,
only 50c.
3331 Combination B
Contains two distinct varieties and
colors of Hybrid Peony, Ca.ctus, Deco¬
rative, Show or Ball and one each
Pompon and new single Collarette.
Ten varieties for only $1.00.
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NATURE OF THE ROOTS. The dahlia root is a cluster
of tubers or “toes”, but when you buy them you get
separate tubers which have been divided from the main
cluster. Each single tuber showing an eye or sprout will
produce a plant and the undivided clumps should never be
planted in that condition.
STAKING. For best results and exhibition flowers the
plants should be supported by stout stakes. Set the stakes
in the ground at planting time so that it is not necessary to
disturb the roots later. If you set the stakes with the aid of
a crowbar it will be easier and less damaging to the stake.
WHEN TO PLANT. The time of planting, of course,
depends upon your location and the weather. Dahlias should
not be set outdoors until the soil is warm, in Cleveland usually
in late May or early June. We have seen them yield good
results if planted as late as July. For early results the tubers
may be potted or started in flats indoors and transplanted
out when the weather permits.
THE ACTUAL PLANTING. The soil should be worked up
nice and mellow before any planting is done. Lay the tubers
on their side with sprouts pointing up in trenches, six inches
deep, and cover carefully to avoid breaking off sprouts in
case they are well started. Most varieties should be spaced
4x4 ft. apart in order to allow for their best development and
to make cultivation around them easy.
WATERING AND FERTILIZING. The dahlia plant
consists largely of water and it must have plenty of water to
grow and produce the best flowers. Cultivation conserves
moisture but if rains are infrequent and your soil is of such
consistency that it dries out rapidly you must turn the hose
on. Remember it is the soil and roots that need the water,
not the tops, and when you water do it thoroughly. When
the Dahlia plant lacks moisture its fibers harden and it cannot
produce a good crop.
Dahlias do not require very rich soil. They will do well on
most types of soil, however, very heavy clays should be
loosened and light sandy soil should be made retentive of
moisture by the addition of good humus. You can over
fertilize dahlias with nitrogen so that they grow very rank at
the expense of flower production. Work some good, well-
balanced fertilizer into the soil before planting, and a light
application or two as the buds start to open is sufficient.
PRUNING and DISBUDDING. Real Dahlia enthusiasts
usually work among their plants to get them to yield extra
fine flowers. Only one main stalk is allowed to grow and
this is tied to the stake. Some branches may be allowed to
develop though most growers pinch off the lower branches as
they are not liable to produce good flowers and they hinder
cultivation. This pruning allows the development of long
and stiffer stems. The remaining branches, if allowed to
grow undisturbed, will throw lateral branches and many buds.
These lateral branches should be pinched off giving the
strength to the main flowering branch. A half dozen or more
buds may develop at the end of this branch but save only
the central bud if you want exhibition flowers.
CUTTING THE FLOWERS. To have the flowers at their
best, cut the blooms in the morning or evening, place in
water up to the base of the petals and put in a cool place
for a few hours.
CARE OF THE ROOTS. After the first light frosts in the
fall the roots should be dug, the tops cut off and the clumps
stored in the cellar. Place them with the top of the clump
down, so that any plant juice present in the stalk will dram
off. This point is important as the acid may later cause the
roots to rot. Another method is to cut the tops off the plants
and let them stay in the ground for a few days before digging.
During that time the acid will evaporate. Let as much dirt
as will stick on the clumps and then bury them in light soil
or sand. They should be kept cool, but not in danger of
freezing. If they seem to be drying up or shriveling during
the winter, moisten the sand.
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- Large Flowering Cannas
For beds on the lawn, where a tropical effect is desired, we know of no plant so satisfactory. They keep the yard
and lawn ablaze with color. There are a hundred or more varieties in cultivation. We have selected just a few of
the best and most distinct types and colors. We handle them only in dormant roots, which may easily be started
in a box in a warm room, or in a hot bed.
King Humbert Canna
The Six Most Popular Cannas
3061 Hlimhert Orange-scarlet Orchid flowering. Its flowers
Xx.ii.lg XXU.11J. UC1 L measure six inches in diameter, produced in gigantic
trusses, a brilliant orange-scarlet with bright red markings, foliage broad and massive,
of a rich coppery bronze. A very interesting flower. One of the very best of all dark
foliage varieties. Height 434 to 5 feet. Each 15c, doz. $1.50.
3054 Anri Broadly compact trusses freely produced. Strong rich apricot
1 L passing to silvery-pink, with gold and coral center. One of the
daintiest and most attractive. Green foliage. Height 4 ft. 20c, doz. $2.00.
3055 Canarv ■p: When Mr. Templin visited our Canna growers in North
v^di icu y X-Jll H Carolina last June» he was so favorably impressed with
this new variety that he ordered several thousand roots. The flowers and trusses
compared favorably with the best older varieties in size. Color, pure canary yellow.
Foliage green 3J4 to 4 ft. Each 25c, $2.50 doz.
3052 rShxr rvf 'CWhlor.rl Warm rose pink, holding its tone through both
N^lLy vJl 17 U1 LidllU. hot and cool weather. The great, full-petaled
trusses are borne very freely on heavy stalks and make a wonderful show throughout
the season. Green foliage. Height 334 ft. Each 20c, doz. $2.00.
| 3058 "R'nrplrfl By far the best white Canna.
I I J-/ U.1 Civet Flower large and of pure waxy
\ 1 M white. Showing a slight creamy tint when open-
i l M £ ing, but gradually becoming whiter. An especially
a vigorous grower and very free bloomer. This
should be a valuable addition to your garden, its
— | rich heavy foliage and immense trusses of white
| jgppBlIil, " flowers combining well with almost any other
I planting of its nature. Foliage bright green.
h ' — L Height 4 to 434 ft. Each 20c, doz. $2.00.
,n79 Thf* “ Fiery Cross.” The most sensational largest flowering
1 L re(j canna to date. The immense round flowers 6 to 7
inches across in mammoth clusters on upright stalks are of the most intense penetrating
fiery-scarlet. Great borders of this variety surrounding the Capitol at Washington attract
much attention. Green foliage, 4-5 ft. Each 25c, doz. $2.00.
3093 Above 6 Cannas, Value $1.25, for Only 95c.
These will not be separately labeled.
Getting the Most from Your Cannas
We do not believe that the really good varieties of Cannas are well enough known generally,
nor appreciated as they should be for their many good and useful qualities. Of course, as
bedding plants massed in groups by themselves, bordered perhaps by a lower edging plant,
is where we know them best, and this is without a doubt one of the most common uses for
them. But have you ever tried interspersing them in your border plantings especially
where you need more foliage, or combined with herbaceous shrubs? The taller varieties
are especially useful as background plantings for your annual beds. By studying the
height and other features of each variety you will undoubtedly discover just where you need them to help out the balance
of your plantings.
You cannot have your soil too rich for Cannas for this fertility is what gives you the great quantity and richness of both
foliage and bloom. Plenty of water is also of the greatest help to them.
Four Cannas of Great Merit
Many new varieties of Cannas have been developed during the past few years but very few of them surpassing in beauty
or usefulness those we have listed above which have given such universal success and satisfaction to thousands of our
patrons. But the four excellent varieties listed below are really deserving of much praise and worthy of a place in every
garden. They are the outstanding varieties among recent introductions and are sure to please you. We are glad to be
able to offer them to you at popular prices.
City of Portland
3056 Amhfl^Hnr A oronze leaved variety pro-
xuuuaooauui ducing in profusion immense
trusses of brilliant crimson red flowers on strong stalks well
above the rich heavy foliage. Flowers of immense size, and
yet refined, often 6 to 8 inches across. Being a very vigorous
grower and profuse bloomer, this variety is sure to please you
and prove a valuable addition to your garden. Ambassador
often grows to a height of 6 feet under good rich soil condi¬
tions and when well watered. Bronze foliage, 5 to 5J4 feet.
Each 30c, 3 for 80c, doz. $3.00.
3062 Another tall growing variety of unusual
VJdiCLy interest. Large compact trusses of
blooms freely produced, flowers rich scarlet — orange mottled
with carmine, each petal edged with a clear yellow, making
a very pleasing and striking effect with its rich green foliage.
Strong vigorous grower and profuse bloomer. A truly beau¬
tiful and distinct variety. These tall growing varieties are
especially useful for the center of large beds of Cannas or for
background with other plantings. Bright green foliage,
5 to 534 feet. Each 30c, 3 for 80c, doz. $3.00.
3074 statue of Liberty £? jjyy_ °L£|
Cannas and everybody must admire its robust habits. An
orchid flowering type. Flowers of enormous size in large
compact trusses on strong stems, are of uniformly brilliant
red, showing some traces of dull orange. An extremely
vigorous grower producing an abundance of large slightly
rounded foliage of a rich bronze color, and blooming profusely
throughout a long season. This variety is destined to become
a very popular one with all garden lovers. Bronze foliage
6-634 ft. Each 25c, 3 for 65c, doz. $2.50.
3089 A true orchid flowering type of very
Wyoming strong growth and excellent bloom.
Large compact trusses with 4 to 5 blooms open at one time.
Enormous blossoms of deep orange with faint red penciling
in throat. Strong tall stems, growing nearly as tall as Statue
of Liberty. This is a wonderful bedding canna for a taller
sort and produces a very striking effect when grown in large
masses. Bronze foliage. 534 to 6 ft. Each 25c, 3 for 65c,
doz. $2.50.
3094 Set of above 4 Cannas, each one labeled, $1.00
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Miscellaneous Summer Flowering Bulbs —
Among the various Summer Flowering Bulbs some are especially worthy of your attention and deserving of much
credit. Below we list some of the varieties that we know you will have success with and which are sure to please you.
Amaryllis
The Amaryllis is fast becoming one of the most appreciated flowering bulbous
plants, producing gorgeous showy blooms with a minimum of care. They give
universal satisfaction when their requirements are understood. To produce the
most satisfactory results the following culture should be of help to you.
PTTT 'TT TP’R' The Amaryllis should always be grown in pots. Never
^ ^ ■tvJ-' dry the bulbs off as you do Gladiolus, Tulips, or Hya¬
cinths. They have rather heavy fleshy roots that should never be disturbed.
Plant the bulb in a 6 or 7 inch pot. Water freely to encourage growth. It is
sometimes difficult to make them bloom when first planted or until they have
formed roots. Keep them over the summer months by burying the pot on the
north side of the garden fence in partial shade where they will fill the pot with
roots. Before frost lift the pot and winter in the fruit cellar. Do not permit the
soil to dry out. Toward spring they always send up one or more flower spikes
when they should be placed in a warm room to bloom. They should be re¬
planted in larger pot. Once established they will always be satisfactory.
3605 Equestris, or Hippeastrum
color is a rare brilliant orange red with ivory white throat. The large lily-like flowers
are very beautiful. It is specially desirable to force into bloom at Easter time. Strong
bulbs, Each 40c, 3 for $1.00.
Amaryllis
Fancy Leaved Caladiums
Among all foliage plants we Jcnow of nothing that compares with them in rare
beauty, and indescribable coloring. We will not undertake to describe their
beauty. They must be seen to be appreciated. To grow them successfully
remember that they will not stand cold. Do not start them before May 6r June.
Keep them in 70 degrees or more. Forum, vases, window or porch boxes they
will succeed nicely during the warm summer months. Keep the bulbs over
winter where the temperature is never below 50 to 60 degrees. We offer just a
few of the healthiest growing varieties.
3603 Each 30c, 4 bulbs, no two alike, $1.00.
Elephant’s Ear, Caladium
One of the most effective tropical-like plants in cultivation for bordering Canna
beds, or for planting singly or in masses on the lawn. Largely used in parks
where their decorative value is appreciated. For best results, plant where they
can be watered freely.
3601 First size bulbs 20c each, 3 for 55c, 12 for $2.00.
3615 Hyacinth Candicans
Yucca-like foliage and tall spikes of pure
white pendant, fragrant flowers in mid¬
summer. Perfectly hardy, of very easy
culture. Height 3 to 4 feet. 3 for 25c,
7 for 50c, doz. 80c. _
3618 Madeira Vine
One of the most satisfactory quick climbing
vines for foliage effect, glossy green foliage,
and feathery racemes of fragrant white
flowers. Climbs 20 feet or more. Winter
the tubers in cellar, like potatoes. Each
1 0c, 3 for 25c, doz. 80c. _
3624 Tritoma Pfitzeri
Red-hot Poker. Flame Flower or Torch
Lily. Very handsome and showy plants for
the border. Flowers borne on compact
spikes 3 to 4 feet high. Always attract
attention. Will keep a week or more after
cutting. Succeed in any ordinary good
garden soil. Bloom continually from July
to October. Color rich orange-scarlet. '
Each 30c, 3 for 75c, doz. $2.75.
Fancy
Caladium
Montbretia
New Hybrid Montbretias
These magnificent new Hybrid Montbretias
are a wonderful improyement over the well
known old variety, being much larger and
quite distinct in colors. They grow 2 to 3
ft. in height, and are very desirable for cut
flowers. The prevailing colors are various
shades of brilliant orange. Hardy in the
South, but in the North treat same as
Gladiolus.
3623 Set of 3 varieties (not separately
named) for 25c, 5 sets $1.00.
Elephant’s Ear Caladium
3604 Cinnamon Vine
ful glossy, heart-shaped leaves and sweet-scented flowers. Vines
will run 25 to 40 feet in a season. Each 10c, 3 for 25c, doz. 80<
3619 OyqIic (Summer Flowering “Shamrock”).
WAcUts useful little plants are very effective
masses or beds and are particularly valuable for edgings. They
produce an unbroken row of foliage about 1 foot high and contin¬
uous bloom. Mixed colors, red, white and pink, 12 for 15c,
50 for 50c.
3620 Double Dwarf Excelsior Pearl
Tnhorncoc No flower is more delightfully fragrant than
A UDCIUbeb the Tuberose. Of very easy culture. Plant
the bulbs in May in the garden. Each bulb produces a spike of
beautiful waxy-white flowers in August and September. Large
size bulbs, 2 for 15c, 6 for 40c, 12 for 75c.
3621 Mexican E verblooming Tuberoses
This charming single pure white variety begins to flower in July
and continues throughout the season, each bulb throwing from
2 to 5 flower spikes. Fragrant. Each 10c, 3 for 25c, doz. 65c. Double Tuberose
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- T emplin -Bradley’s T uberous Begonias
Unquestionably Tuberous Begonias are among the most beautiful and satisfactory of all summer flower¬
ing bulbous plants. Too much cannot be said in praise of their wonderful range of exquisite colors
long blooming season and ease of culture.
TTnr OiTf-rlor-kt- florrlon They are really at their best planted in beds in the open ground, where they are
A UULUUU1 VJTd.1 U.CII in partial shade. The ideal location is on the North or East side of the house, or
porch where they will be in shade part of the day, and will be protected from the hot afternoon sun, and drying winds. When
once established they will stand a lot of sunshine if freely watered. They succeed best in a loose, rather sandy soil with a
mulching of Leaf-Mold or Peat Moss. Mr. Templin grows them very successfully in front of a North porch where they receive
no sunshine from 9 A. M. to 5. P. M. Many people stop to admire them, and ask “what are these beautiful flowers? We
have never seen anything like them.”
Popular in Europe, as Geraniums in America
When Mr. Bradley returned from Europe he made the remark
that these flowers were as common in the dooryards of North¬
ern Europe as Geraniums and Salvias are here. They
deserve more extensive culture in this country.
For Window Boxes
If you have a partially shaded window box, where other
plants do not succeed very well, try a few Tuberous Begonias
in it. We have had reports of some exclient results from our
customers. Use soil that contains a large amount of humus.
They are specially desirable for apartment houses, for porch
and window boxes where other flowers do not succeed.
PTTT TT rPTr The bulbs should be started into growth
LJ i-/ i. LJ XvJ_y jn April You can start a half-dozen
bulbs in a 6 or 8 inch pot. Fill the pot almost full with sand,
or very sandy soil (we use mostly sand). Press the bulbs into
the sand firmly, and cover a half inch deep. Water freely,
cover the pot with a pane of glass and set in a warm place.
They will need no light for ten days or so. When the plants
appear above the soil then place the pot in a sunny window.
About the last of May carefully transplant in the bed where
they are to bloom. Water freely in hot dry weather, and you
will be repaid with an abundance of beautiful flowers. We
have grown them 4 to 6 inches across.
We Offer Them in Many Colors — Single and Double
The bulbs we have are all good sized, blooming bulbs, big enough and vigorous enough to give you excellent
results. Although in separate colors we do not guarantee the definite shades as it is according to their nature to
show some variation.
Single Varieties
Some of these singles produce very large flowers. We have
seen many over 4 inches in diameter. The texture of the
petals is not like any other Begonia flower, waxy, yet looks
like velvet.
3001 Pure White 3004 Orange and Salmon
3002 Rose or Pink 3005 Red and Scarlet
3003 Shades of Yellow 3006 Dark Crimson
Price any color. Each 20c, doz. $1.90.
3007 Set of 6 colors for $1.00.
Not separately labeled.
3008 Single Superfine Mixed. Doz. $1.75.
Double Varieties
The double varieties are preferred by many people. They
are like enormous, glorified, double portulacas. Fortunately
this year our crop of doubles was very good so we can offer
them at same prices as Singles, though they are usually higher.
3021 Pure White 3024 Orange and Salmon
3022 Pink or Rose 3025 Red and Scarlet
3023 Shades of Yellow 3026 Dark Crimson
Price any color. Each 20c, doz. $1.90.
3027 Set of 6 colors, $1.00.
Not separately labeled.
3028 Double Superfine Mixed. Doz. $1.75.
3029 Set of 12, 6 Singles and 6 Doubles Not Separately Labeled For $1.90
3013 Fimbriata or Frilled
No. 3013. Each 30 cents, 4 for $1.00.
A COMPLETE CROSS-INDEX ON PAGES 3 AND 4 WILL HELP YOU FIND ANY ITEM QUICKLY
— Landscaping Your Own Home Grounds — i
Perhaps many have thought it impossible to do any thing worth while toward permanently beautifying their home
without the services of a landscape architect. You no doubt can recall instances where new homes have been
built and practically no planting aside from the lawn has been done just because of this mistaken idea.
If you wish, to improve your own place, the easiest way to get
started and the most economical way is to take a large sheet
of paper, draw carefully to scale as large as your paper will
permit, the outline of your lot, place the house and other
buildings in the proper positions also locate trees, drives and
walks on the drawing. Y our first step should be to plan for the
front of the house. Turn to page 121 of this catatog and you
will see two groupings of shrubs arranged for plantings of this
nature. Study these sketches thoroughly and then with the
aid of the descriptions of each shrub in that department of
the catalog, especially their height and type of growth, make
selections for your own plantings and locate them on your
drawing with similar small circles numbering each one and
keeping a list of shrubs selected. Do the same thing where
your walk or drive joins the side walk as shown on the same
page, if you wish to plant something there.
Next, consider the foundation walls at the sides and rear,
if you wish to partly shield its unsightly appearance from the
street and to break the necessarily harsh lines. Follow the
same method of placing small circles at the place each plant is
to go and fill in the figures, indicating the land of plant to be
used.
Now by the time you have completed your planning thus far
you will have become much interested for it is a very absorb¬
ing task and much more so because it is your own property
you are planning. The rear yard will also need attention and
ideas may be obtained from the opposite page that carried
out in your own ideas will do very nicely. Here you should use
a wider variety of plants, perennials, vines, leaving space for
annual plantings of flowers and even provide for a vegetable
garden if you desire. You, of course, do not have to do all
this planting in one year but you can do part each year work¬
ing from your plan, until when entirely completed you will
have a yard and garden that will be a great joy and pleasure
to you.
Planning Your Rose Garden
By all means plan to include some Roses in your planting. Their beauty and fragrance are beyond compare and
you will be repaid many fold by the many blooms they will furnish you. Roses are not difficult to grow if a few
fundamentals are understood. Read carefully page 130 and you will readily learn these necessary steps in growing
the Queen of all flowers.
The Complete Rose Garden
The above sketch of a well arranged Rose Garden is just a
suggestion perhaps too large for some and yet too small for
others, but from it you can obtain many ideas that you can
incorporate in your own plan for a Rose Garden.
The letters and numerals are to indicate the best locations of
each type of Roses. A, B, C, D, E and F indicate the best
locations for the climbing roses, on the arch over the entrance
and on the lattices or fence at the rear of the garden. 1, 2, 3,
4, and 5 indicate different varieties of Hybrid Perpetual Roses
these are of taller habit of growth than the Hybrid Teas which
should be arranged in the inner beds G, H, I and K. This
leaves the beds at either side of the entrance 6 and 8, for
Baby Ramblers, Moss Roses or other low growing varieties.
This planting will give you a very good collection of roses,
but the size of this garden can be changed to meet your
desires or a part may be planted each year. Remember when
planting the different types of Roses that Hybrid Teas should
be spaced from 18 to 24 inches apart each way, while Hybrid
Perpetuals and Rugosas should be spaced 2J^ to 3 feet or even
more. Do not crowd your rose bushes they will not do as well
and will be much more difficult to care for. Read page 130
very carefully to find something helpful.
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- Planning Your Own Garden
Making the Rear Lawn a Haven of Restful Beauty
The plan here is adaptable to almost any rear
lawn or back yard, call it what you will. The
size as shown here is approximately 24x40 feet
(scale 1 inch, 8 feet). If you have more space
enlarge the plantings to fit or if your space is
smaller reduce the number of plants or omit
some of the varieties.
The plan is composed of three parts; on
the outside shrub plantings — inside of the
shrubs are hardy perennials and the inner
borders are annual flowers. The shrubs and
perennials make an ideal frame for the picture —
while the annuals allow you to change the effect
each season by using different colors.
KEY TO PLANTING
Climbing Roses on Summer House
R. 1 — 4 plants Excelsa
R. 2 — 2 plants. White Dorothy Perkins
R. 3 — 2 plants American Pillar
Outer Shrubbery Background
1 — 3 plants Forsythia, Golden Bell
2 — 3 plants Philadelphus or Mock Orange
3 — 16 plants Bush Honeysuckle
4 — 8 plants Hydrangea — Hills of Snow
5 — 12 plants Deutzia — Pride of Rochester
6 — 16 plants Snowberry
7 — 6 plants Indian Currant
HARDY PERENNIAL GROUPS
8 — 4 plants Peonies
9 — 4 plants Peonies
10 — 12 plants German Iris
11 — 12 plants Japanese Iris
13 — 12 plants Delphinium, Hardy Larkspur
14 — 12 plants Shasta Daisy
15 — 12 plants Platycodon Blue
16 — 12 plants Veronica
17 — 12 plants Regal Lilies
18 — 12 plants Hardy Asters
19 — 12 plants Platycodon White
20 — 12 plants Golden Glow
21 — 12 plants Hardy Baby’s Breath
22 — 18 plants Funkia, Day Lily
23 — 12 plants Hemerocallis, Lemon Lily
24 — 12 plants Aguilegia, Columbine
25 — 12 plants Bergamont, Monarda
26 — 12 plants Hollyhocks, Mixed Colors
27 — Border of low edging plants
This is just a suggested list, you will find much
pleasure in making a similar sketch of your yard
and making your selection of varieties from
the catalog.
THE INFORMATION IN THE PERENNIAL CHART, PAGES 106 AND 107 WILL BE HELPFUL HERE
Annual
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— - Hardy Perennials -
The use of the Hardy Herbaceous Perennials in beautifying the home grounds has increased
so rapidly in the past five or ten years, that they have reached a position of importance very
near the head of the list among the different classes of flowers and plants.
They well deserve this increased attention and popularity for
there are very few classes of garden plants that offer a greater
variety of types, colors and blooming periods. Most of them
last for years and increase in size and beauty year after year.
Every three of four years they may be taxon up and divided
into two, four or even six divisions and replanted again to go
right on growing and increasing. From the earliest blooms
that appear in the spring, within a very short time after snow
has disappeared, until late in the fall, even after frosts have
killed all other flowers — some of the perennials are giving
you bloom every day.
Because they are becoming so popular we are devoting more
space in our catalogs year after year to this valuable class of
plants. On pages 41 to 48, inclusive, we described many of the
best and most desirable varieties to grow from seed. On
pages 108 to 119, inclusive, we offer perennial plants ready to
produce bloom for you within a short time from planting.
Page 38 illustrates in color several of the best perennials,
these are fully described on page 39.
We have placed a perennial chart on pages 106 and 107. We
hope you will find much of help in this chart which will guide
you in the selection of either seeds or plants.
Flours of Pleasure in the Perennial Gardtn
Perennials for Special Purposes
MANY USES FOR
PERENNIALS
No class of flowering plants
lend themselves so well to
so many uses and seem to
be happy in nearly any
location as the perennials.
In the Hardy Border, the
Rock Garden, the Wild
Garden, with shrubbery or
in a garden entirely ot per¬
ennials they quickly adapt
themselves and soon
become a very natural part
of the picture. Nearly all
of them are excellent for
cut flowers, and from a well
assorted planting you will
have a continuous supply of
bouquets from early spring
until snow flies.
MANY TYPES OF
PERENNIALS
This popular class of plants
covers a wide range of
types, from the low creep¬
ing plants for carpeting bare
spots or edging a bed of
taller plants through all
heights up to stately ones,
with their seven or eight
foot stalks bearing their
blooms out above the other
plants. In our list you will
find' these low creeping
plants, medium, tall bushy
plants, tall upright growing
plants, vines that will grow
six or eight feet and com¬
pletely cover an old stump,
or vines that will grow 40
to 50 feet.
To properly arrange a mixed planting of perennials you must
know the season of bloom and the heights of growth of each,
following list may help :
Blooming in April and May
Tall
Medium
Aquilegia
Geum
Iris
Lupine
Peony
Low
Alyssum
Anemone
Arabis
Beilis
Cerastium
Iberis
Myosotis
Iceland Poppy
Primula
Violas
It is quite nat¬
ural that nearly
all of the early
blooming plants
should be of
somewhat lower growth, as they
have had the advantage of only a
very short period of growing weather
before blooming time.
Blooming in June and July
Anchusa Agrostemma Armeria .
Baptisia Anthemis Asperula
Bocconia Campanulas Dianthus
Delphinium Coreopsis Campanula Carp.
Digitalis Pyrethrum Violas
Blooming in August and September
Boltonia Centaurea Alyssum
Hollyhocks Shasta Daisies Carnation.
Thafictrum Stokesia Funkia
Hibiscus Veronica
Golden Glow
Perennial varieties are so varied that some of them furnish
material for locations where you have been unable to get
results with many other plants. Here are a few:
Excellent Ground Covers
Alyssum — Sun or partial shade.
Armeria — Especially in rock garden.
Asperula — In dry shady places.
Cerastium — Especially in dry places.
Ferns — Moist places and shade.
Myosotis — In moist places.
Vinca Minor — Under trees or in rockery.
Perennials for shady places
Digitalis Lychnis
Ferns Platycodon
Funkia Primula
Hemerocallis Viola
Perennials for massing alone
Coreopsis Poppies
Delphinium Sidalcea
Dianthus Valeriana
Hibiscus Veronica
Perennials for Rock Gardens
Adonis Funkia Iberis
Anemone Geum Lychnis
Arabis Harebells Statice
Dicentra Heuchera Veronica
Achillea
Alyssum
Anchusia
Aquilegia
Anchusa
Aquilegia
Baptisia
Bocconia
Spring and Fall Care of Perennials
The greater portion of the attention required by a perennial
garden or border will come in the spring season and in the fall.
As early in the spring as the weather permits we must get out
among the reviving perennials and give them whatever help
we can to assist them in giving their best results during the
coming season. All the old dead foliage from last year must be
cut off and be removed, if it has been left during the winter
and it is usually best to leave it for it is the best winter pro¬
tection and a great help in holding the snow blanket. Of
course, if disease is present on these tops or foliage they should
be removed as early as possible in the fall and some clean
material used instead.
Alter this foliage or mulch has been cleaned away we should
give the soil around and among the plants a light digging up
to loosen the surface and aid in later cultivation as well as to
encourage the awakening plants in their new growth.
As much of the planting should be done in the spring as is
possible, especially of seed or young plants that have been
carried over winter under protection. This gives them all sum¬
mer to become established before wintering over in the open,
this is an advantage to older plants as well but not as neces¬
sary to all varieties. Some of course must be planted in the
spring, such as Chrysanthemums, etc., but your nursery
catalog will tell you the best planting seasons. When the new
growth is being made you must be on the watch for disease,
insects or other enemies that attack garden plants.
Then you will have plants that you desire to move to new
locations, some of this must be done in the spring and some in
the fall, the varieties that bloom early or before midsummer
should be moved or transplanted in the fall, while those that
bloom late in the summer and fall should be handled in the
spring. If you are really interested in perennials and in their
care and treatment you will find no better investment than
“The Little Book of Perennials” listed on page 84. This little
book covers this class of plants completely and is extremely
practical and helpful.
THE TEMPLIN-BRADLEY CO., NATIONWIDE SEEDSMEN AND NURSERYMEN, CLEVELAND, OHIO
- Popular Hardy Perennials- - —
In presenting the following pages of hardy herbaceous perennial plants to our friends and
customers we do so with the feeling that we are offering only those with which they will have
the greatest measure of success under the widest range of climatic and soil conditions. We
take pride in the fact that any and all that we have included are justly worthy of a place in the
best gardens of the land and are still within the reach of the humblest of our gardening friends.
The Hardy Chrysanthemums
are the last of our flowers
to give us their blooms.
The Hardy Chrysanthemums
From mid-October all through the dreary days of November even after the fall frosts have
cut down all our other garden flowers, the hardy Chrysanthemums provide the only bright
spots in our garden. Hardy as they are and unaffected by ordinary frosts, surviving to
give us hope and cheer when we are mourning the loss of all our other garden favorites, they
close each year’s garden season with their burst of rich blooms in great color array, endearing
themselves more each year to every garden lover.
Chrysanthemums should be planted in the spring so they may become thoroughly estab¬
lished before winter. And even though they are very hardy a light winter mulch applied
after the blooms have passed is extremely helpful to them. They prefer a rich soil for they
are heavy feeders and their success depends on their ability to obtain plenty of food.
The Wonderful Delphiniums
Few of our old-fashioned perennial favorites have undergone as much improvement as has the
Delphinium or Hardy Larkspurs. Years of earnest labor and patient waiting have been
spent by world renowned Horticulturists and plant breeders in bringing to their present
form the wonderful varieties that we today have in this garden favorite. With its stately
spikes of glorious bloom, five, six — yes, we have them seven feet tall, in the richest shades
of blue imaginable, and, among the hybrids a veritable riot of color, they far surpass their
garden fellows in stateliness and majesty. No garden plant will show as much gratitude
for a little extra care as the Delphiniums.
The Peony — King of Spring Flowers
No plant will give as much joy and satisfaction or endure so
long without special care growing almost anywhere and
giving its portion of massive blooms each spring as will the
Peony. That is why it has become the busy person’s favorite
flower. When once established in the garden or lawn they
are permanent features to as great an extent as we desire.
They are perfectly hardy in almost any location passing
through the most severe winters without injury and very
easily protected in locations where they
would suffer.
j Peony blooms are large, showy and of
! many colors from white to almost
purple, their massive blooms of rich
: colors and entrancing form are at once
most popular as cut flowers. The
Peony is of very easy culture so long
as they have an average garden soil,
plenty of sunshine and good drainage.
Peonies may be planted at any time
the ground is in condition to work from
September to April. They may be
planted effectively in beds by them¬
selves, as a background to plantings of
other perennial borders, as a foreground
for shrubbery groups or even in single
rows in which position they produce
an excellent hedge effect.
The Garden Lilies
The beautiful hardy garden lilies need no introduction to
garden enthusiasts, their beauty is too well known in gardens
the world over. Their tall majestic clusters of blooms held
high on strong stately stems are inspiring to all who view
them and beloved by all who grow them. Every garden
should have at least a few Lilies. The Chinese Regal Lily
that has recently been brought to us from far Northern
China is a valuable addition to the
garden. Lilies are among the most
important and desirable bulbous plants
for garden use. They are stately and
beautiful, matchless in form, variety of
color and exquisite fragrance; and for
general effect they have no superior.
The culture and care of the Hardy
Lilies is by no means difficult. Deep
preparation of the soil, proper depth
of planting, good drainage and keeping
the earth cool during the hot periods
by a mulch or shading with some low
growing plants are the greatest essen¬
tials and go far toward more and better
blooms. The fragrance of some varie¬
ties is unsurpassed by any other flower.
A beautiful clump of Peonies.
Every home should have several.
The Hardy Phlox
Among the favorites in Grandmother’s garden the Phloxes
were granted the most prominent positions, because of their
generous bloom and desirable qualities as cut flowers. From
June all through midsummer they bloom in greatest pro-
I fusion. Their delightfully fragrant blooms in such a wide
range of bright colors standing out above the mass of rich
green foliage is a sight not soon forgotten. Great improve¬
ments have been made in size and form over the varieties our
Grandmother planted, so that today their popularity is
/ almost unbounded, wherever we go we find a few plants or
great beds or borders of Hardy Phlox to greet us and make
us feel at home.
Except that they are gross feeders and to do their best must
have rich soil, they are of very easy culture. While they
seem to prefer full sunlight, when grown in partial shade they
seem to thrive just as well and often their colors are brighter.
They may be planted any time during the season, even when
in bloom it does not seem to affect them to be transplanted.
Other Worthy Perennials
Many other classes of the herbaceous perennials are just as
worthy of mention here but space will not permit, but do not
fail to give them all some attention, all that we have listed in
the following pages are deserving, grow as many as you can,
you will never regret the slight expenditure at the first after
you have learned to know and grow them. You wall appre¬
ciate everyone, perhaps some more than others but each has
its particular welcome features.
The Enchanting Iris
To know and appreciate the Iris you must grow them in your
own garden, for this intimacy, only, will bring to you the full
appreciation of the beauties and enchantments of the wonder¬
ful Iris varieties that today are available for your garden.
With their many vari-colored refined blooms borne so early
in the spring of the new garden year they are a delight and
welcome friend in any garden. The Iris seem appropriate
in any location and they will
thrive almost anywhere we
plant them. Groups and
masses of each variety are
probably the best arrangement
and give a wonderful effect,
but along walks, drives, bor¬
ders, around- pools and even in
the rock garden they will de¬
light and repay their cost. Any
one can grow Irises, they may
be planted or transplanted at
almost any season but early
spring or fall are preferable.
Their requirements are few but
like any other plant they will
respond to care in a degree that
will fully repay the attention
given them. When they become
crowded from multiplication
they should be taken up and a collection or beautiful
divided to guard against in- Iris should be in every
ferior blooms. garden.
PLANTINGS OF PERENNIAL FLOWERS PAY DIVIDENDS FOR MANY YEARS
— Description of Varieties — Color Plate Opposite — I
See Opposite
Page
Hardy Chinese Azaleas
Azalea Mollis
One of the most beautiful and
popular families of hardy flower¬
ing shrubs in cultivation. The illustration is from a photo¬
graph about half size and is deeper than the prevailing color,
although being grown from seed, they vary in color, from
light yellow to salmon and orange, scarcely two plants being
exactly alike in color. For best effect, we suggest planting in
groups as the yellow, orange and salmon blend beautifully
together.
No flowering shrub is more highly prized than the Azalea by
those so fortunate as to have them. They are perfectly
hardy, thriving under ordinary garden culture, but do best in
Natural
Colors
a protected location where they will be in partial shade.
For best success, prepare the soil to the depth of 15 to 18
inches, using 50 per cent of well rotted leaf-mold from the
woods or decayed peat from a swamp or both. Be careful
that there is no lime in the soil. Water freely.
The plants we offer are sturdy, heavily rooted and branched,
well set with flower buds, that will bloom this year.
PRICES ON HARDY AZALEAS
4104 8 to 12 inch size. Each $1.25, 3 for $3.50.
4105 12 to 15 inch size. Fach $1.50, 3 for $4.00.
4106 Extra Heavy size. Each $2.00, 3 for $5.00.
Chinese Regal Lily
T ilium 'Pyrrol ^ (L. Myriophyllum). This beau-
Jxegaie tifui new Lily comes from North¬
western China, which is a guarantee of its hardiness. Bailey’s
Cycloped-ia of Horticulture says of it: “One of the most beau¬
tiful of all known Lilies.” The exquisite blending of tints and
colors form a charming contrast with the rich, deep green
foliage. Highly recommended for general culture. The large
trumpet-shaped, fragrant flowers are pure, transparent white,
with a distinct, rich canary-yellow throat and orange stamens.
The buds and outside of petals are delicate pink, which is
often reflected through the petals. Height 3 to 4 feet ; mature
bulbs producing 5 to 10 flowers in June and July.
All Lilies like well drained, moist, cool soil, containing plenty
of humus such as leaf mold or peat moss. Full directions for
planting the Regal Lily will be supplied with each order.
3561 Extra large 3 yr. size 50c, 3 for $1.25, doz. $4.50.
3560 Regular blooming size, 25c, 5 for $1.00, doz. $2.25.
These are reduced prices, extra good value.
Eskimo Beauty Roses
The Rugosa Roses deserve great popularity. They are
absolutely hardy and are not susceptible to many of the
diseases and insects that attack other roses, keeping their
foliage clean and fresh throughout the season. All the
pruning you need to do is to trim out dead and superfluous
wood. The plants bloom intermittently through the sum¬
mer and into late fall until stopped by frosts. During the
autumn and winter the plants bear bright red seed pods.
4530 T-To-nqp A. showy hybrid with abundant large,
ITX ctiiocl double reddish - violet flowers, strong,
rampant growth. Each 50c, 3 for $1.20.
4531 TSTpW Pen til rv Bri^ht* ro?y pink, with red
±N CW til Lilly center, with petals widely
bordered with creamy white. Each 50c, 3 for $1.20.
4532 sir Thomas Lipton
Rose. Strong and vigorous, grows 4 feet high. Flowers
perfectly double, pure snow white. Each 50c, 3 for $1.20.
4533 Set of 3 Eskimo Roses for $1.20
Your Plants Need
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PLANT FOOD
Just Read How This Grower Was Convinced
Several years ago when Mr. Templin first perfected “Watch-
em-Grow” Plant Food a certain greenhouse grower down
the State was one of the first he told of it. _ This man is an
expert grower, but is very slow to take up with what he calls
“new fangled ideas”. Said there were too many plant foods
on the market now.
It was only last winter that Mr. Grower without the knowl-
The Plant on Right Had Watch-Em-Grow
1001 8 oz. tin . . 50c
nr * _ 1 Do«1rnrr^ Send us 10 cents for a trial package of
>*■ lldl i ctLKdgC Watch-em-Grow Plant Food, | with
directions for using. After using the contents, you can send us the
empty package and only forty cents and receive one regular fifty-
cent can of Watch-em-Grow Plant Food.
edge of Mr. Templin, procured a quantity of our “Watch-em-
Grow” and started to make some experiments with it in
comparison with the standard fertilizers he had been using.
Then last spring, previous to the Annual Cleveland Flower
Show he sent some plants up to Mr. Templin with the frank
admission that “Watch-em-Grow” was certainly better
than anything he had been using.
The Proof in the Photograph
We took some photographs of those plants, one of which is reproduced
here. The plant on the left was started with the grower’s regular potting
soil and some fertilizer, iust as he always had been doing it. The plant
on the right in addition was treated with a small amount of
“Watch-em-Grow.” Now mind you these two Cineraria plants were
started at the same time under exactly the same conditions, with the single
exception of the “Watch-em-Grow.” Looks almost too good, doesn’t it?
At the Cleveland Flower Show
We exhibited some plants showing this difference, and frankly some
people could hardly credit our statements. But say, you should see our
records showing what people who have used it say, and how often they
are repeat buyers.
Treat Your Plants — See the Difference
It makes no difference whether you have only a plant or two in a sunny
window or a whole greenhouse full. “Watch.-em-Grow” is a scientifically
made Plant Food that will make better plants for you. It is easy to use
according to simple directions, which are printed in each can.
1000 Large Trial Package only 10 cents
1001 Big Eight-Ounce Can - 50 cents
THE TEMPLIN-BRADLEY CO., NATIONWIDE SEEDSMEN AND NURSERYMEN, CLEVELAND, OHIO
THE TEMPLIN-BRADLEY CO., SEEDSMEN AND NURSERYMEN, CLEVELAND, OHIO
103
I
Chinese Regal Lily
See opposite page
Three Eskimo Beauties
Hardy Rugosa Roses
See opposite page
104
THE TEMPLIN-BRADLEY CO., SEEDSMEN AND NURSERYMEN, CLEVELAND, OHIO
New Hardy Astilbes
Gladstone. America. Gloria.
Hardy Astilbe (“ Spirea ^
These beautiful new hardy plants will, we believe, soon become very
popular. They are perfectly hardy everywhere, easily grown and
produce their graceful feathery spikes of flowers in June and July.
They succeed best in a rich, deep, moist soil and should be watered
Peach Blossom. freely during their growing season. They will form large clumps, in¬
creasing in size and beauty from year to vear. They are now largely
grown by florists for forcing into bloom at Easter time. They can easily be grown in pots in the ordinary home.
There are two types or classes of Astilbe, the early-blooming class, of dwarf habit (12 to 18"), and the strong, vigorous-
growing class, attaining a height of three to six feet. Both are very desirable for the garden among other perennials.
For Pot Culture or the Garden
-5/:re Amprira Delicate, light, lavender-pink.
JVDJ 2~i.lllCl.lCa.* One of the most popular varie¬
ties. . Special price 20c, 3 for 55c.
'X fs. C A a A <=> Extra early, pure white, dwarf,
Vjiaastone* compact habit. Excellent for
pot culture. . 25c, 3 for 65c.
7 PI o New and very beautiful. Dense
JOj i VJlUlTa* feathery spikes of deep pink.
Each 30c, 3 for 75c.
3653 Peach Blossom.
popular and desirable. . . . Each 20c, 3 for 65c.
3658 Set of 4 for only $1.00. 3 Sets $2.75.
For the Garden Only
lAAC Strong, vigorous habit. 4 to
rvriemnnae. 6 feeu Large Piumes. color,
delicate, salmon-pink. . . . Each 35c, 3 for $1.00
3668 Morheimii. ££;
Very fine . Each 30c, 3 for 80c.
'2/Z/Z1 Robust, vigorous habit. Flower*
OdlldnU* stems red. Height 3 to 4 feet.
Each 40c, 3 for $1.10.
'l/Z/Z'7 \7ck-nnc Large, graceful plumes of light, lilac-
V CULLS* rose. 2 to 4 feet.Each 30c, 3 for 85c.
3674 Set of 4. Value $1.35 for only $1.20.
These Splendid Plants Were Never Before Offered at These Low Prices.
Hardy German Iris
Canary Bird. Rhein Nixe. Mme. Chereau.
See page 113 for these and other fine Iris.
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10 Rock Gardens
Shows just how you can build a rock
11 Evergreens
For the Small Place
12 Dahlias
All Dahlia lovers will profit from this
garden yourself, on a small or large
scale and at little expense. Describes
the types of rock gardens, tells what
soils, climates, and locations are best,
how to construct, and what to plant
for the effect you want. Let this
practical book demonstrate the fasci¬
nation of this form of gardening and
guide you to success.
All the information you need to make
the best use of evergreens is in this
handy book. It tells the uses, charac¬
teristics, and types of small or dwarf
evergreens and details of their planting,
transplanting, and general care. The
increasing popularity of Evergreens
makes this book especially timely.
interesting and helpful book. It
describes the various types and tells
their uses, how to plant and grow them,
the fertilizer to use, how to control
pests, how to harvest and store, grow
for exhibition, how to propagate and
hybridize.
65 illustrations, 80 pages.
31 illustrations, 86 pages.
67 illustrations, 84 pages.
15 Irises
13 Gladiolus
Every gladiolus lover should have this
useful guide. It tells how to plant,
fertilize, and cultivate; how to grow
from seed or bulblets; how to harvest
and cure, how to handle for cut flowers;
and every other detail needed for
success with this popular flower.
14 Shrubs
Here is brief but complete and usable
information on the best ways to improve
the beauty and value of your home with
shrubs. Tells _ what to select for
different combinations and effects, and
how to plant, water, mulch, prune and
care for shrubs.
A handy guide which will do much to
bring success with irises as well as to
show new uses and effects possible with
them. Describes the _ Dwarf, Early
German, Japanese, Siberian, Water,
Crested, Spanish, English, Dutch and
other types; tells the best soils; what
fertilizer to use ; how to plant; and what
care is necessary.
45 illustrations, 79 pages.
49 illustrations, 76 pages.
54 illustrations, 80 pages.
What to Plant — Where to Put It — How to Care for It
Well-chosen ^nd properly-tended plantings add dollars to the value and much to the enjoyment of your home
These handy volumes — without frills or furbelows — give just the information every homeowner needs.
No. 16 Set of Home Garden Handbooks $6.00 Single Copies $1.00 Each
on Perennial Chart
Chart page 106 and 107
ture regularly drops below 10 above zero. 4 to 6 inches of
straw, loose leaves or similar material with thick brush above
it makes a satisfactory protection in most cases.
CLASS 4. These varieties are either biennials that live for
two seasons and then die, or perennials that do their best the
first and second year and then even though they still live
become poorer year after year. Most of these varieties
readily self-sow themselves and some blooms should be left
to produce seed, and this seed when dropped should be
covered and care taken afterwards that they are not pulled
or hoed out. If they do not seed, new seed can be sown every
other year and the old plants removed as soon as the new
have appeared.
CLASS S. These plants can also be grown as house plants
with excellent success by setting in pots outdoors during the
summer and bringing indoors before frost. The pots should
be plunged in the earth and kept well watered during their
period of outdoor growth. In partial shade is best.
Details of Culture
See Culture Index on
CULTURE. CLASS 1. These varieties can be handled by
the general method of culture as described on page 8, sown
either in early spring and transplanted permanently the same
summer or sown in late summer and after first transplant
wintered over with a protection of straw or leafy branches to
be set in their permanent location after they have started
growth the following spring. All the perennials in this class
are very hardy and need no special winter protection after
the first winter, except the general protection given to all
hardy perennials, a light covering of leaves or some similar
material.
CLASS 2. Varieties in this class either cannot be trans¬
planted with any degree of success, or much quicker and
better results will be obtained if not transplanted, so should
be sown in the place where they are to grow permanently.
This necessitates sowing the seed much further apart and
thinning out considerable.
CLASS 3. Plants of these varieties, while perennials still
need some winter protection in locations where the tempera-
PpTPTmifll Pnlflirpt? a-n H Sll cro-p^ti rvn <5 In various places throughout this book we have endeavored
x Cl Clllllcll V-.U.lLU.rCo cUlU OUggCSLlOIlS to ^-Qj-k ^ worthwhile suggestions and directions to help you
succeed. We hope to make this catalog more valuable to you. For special information on Perennials read pages 40
and 49, and pages 98, 99, 100 and 101.
YOU WILL FIND A COMPLETE LIST OF PERENNIAL SEEDS ON PAGES 38 TO 48
Perennial Flower Chart
Because of the increased interest in perennial plantings we have compiled this chart in the hope that it will be of help to you in
making more and better plantings of this valuable class of flowers. Cultures indexed lh second column will be found on page 105.
Variety and Common Name
Culture
Index
Form and Best Uses
Color and Season
of Bloom
Height
Features of Special Interest.
Shade — Cutting, etc.
ACH ILLEA — Ptarmiea
Sneezewort
1
Flowers double
Wild garden-with shrubs
White
May to Oct.
1-2 ft.
Excellent for cut flowers
Much used in cemeteries
ADLUMIA— Cirrhosa
Allegheny Vine
2. 4
Climbing vine
Fern-like foliage
Pink-White
June to Aug.
15-18 ft.
Excellent on trellis or stumps
Blooms resemble bleeding heart
ADONIS — Vemalis
Spring Adonis
1
Each stem a flower
Border-Rock garden
Yellow
Early Spring
1 ft.
One of the earliest bloomers
Full sun or partial shade
AGROSTEM M A — Coronaria
Mullein Pink
1
Compact yet bushy
Beautiful in rockery
Rose Purple
June to Sept.
18-24 in.
Has beautiful white foliage
Sometimes called Dusty Miller
AL Y SSTJM — Compactum
Basket of Gold
2
Low Border plants
Rock Garden
Yellow
May
1 ft
Will give a second bloom in fall
Will stand partial shade
ANCHUSA— Italica
Sea Bugloss
1, 4
Quite bushy
Looks well with Shrubs
Blue
May to July
3 ft.
Excellent for cut flowers
Prefers partial shade
ANEMONE— St B rigid
Windflower
2
Fem-like foliage
Rock Garden
Mixed Colors
May-June
9 in.
Very fine for cutting
Singles, semi-doubles and doubles
ANTHEMIS— Kelwayi
Golden Marguerite
1
Long stems for cutting
Fine cut foliage
Yellow
June to Sept.
2- 3 ft.
Very heavily scented
Need full sun
AQUILEGI A — V arious
Columbine
1
One of best perennials
Excellent for massing
Many colors
May to Aug.
2- 3 ft.
Excellent color combinations
Will stand partial shade
ARAB IS — Alpina
Rock Cress
1
One of best rock plants
Edging or ground cover
White
Apr.-May
6 in.
Does well in poor soil
Full sun or partial shade
AR MERI A — Formosa
Sea Thrift Pink
1, 5
Evergreen foliage
Good edging plants
Rose Pink
June-July
9 in.
Foliage grass-like
Often grown in pots
ASPERULA — Odorata
Sweet Woodruff
1
Creeping plant
Increases rapidly
White
June-July
6-8 in.
Useful for carpeting dry shady
places
BAPTISIA— Australis
False Indigo
1
Very showy
Good in mixed border
Blue
June-July
2- 4 ft.
Lupine-like flowers
Prefer full sun
B ELLI S — Perennis
English Daisy
1. 4
Low and free blooming
Popular for edgings
White and Pink
April to June
6-8 in.
Double daisy-like flowers
Delights in cool shady spots
BOCCONIA — Cordata
Plume Poppy
1
As specimen plants
or as screen
Pinkish white
July
5-8 ft.
Spreads rapidly
Flowers like small poppies
BOLTONIA — Asteroides
False Chamomile
1
Tall leafy plants
Border or with shrubs
White
July to Oct.
4- 6 ft.
Valuable for cutting
Showy Aster-like flowers
CAMPANULA— Calycan-
thema Cup and Saucer
1, 4
Plants branching
Good in open border
Mixed colors
June to July
2 ft.
Hardy biennial — self seeding
Prefers sun
CAMPANULA — Carpatica
Harebells
1
Dwarf and Compact
Rock garden-Edgings
Blue and White
June to Oct.
8-10 in.
Constant bloomer
Excellent for cutting
CAMPANULA— Medium
Canterbury Bells
1. 4
Large bushy plants
Excellent for border
Mixed
June-July
2 ft.
Hardy biennial — self seeding
Prefers sun ,
CAM PANULA— Persicif olia
Peach Bells
1
Erect growing
Profuse blooming
Blue and White
June-July
2-3 ft.
Excellent cut flowers
Second bloom in fall
CARNATION— Chabaud
Hardy Carnation
1. 3. 5
Excellent for edging
Needs winter protection
Mixed
June to Sept.
1 ft.
Delicately fragrant
May be grown as pot plants
CENTAUREA— Montana
Perennial Cornflower
1
Wild garden or
Perennial border
White-Blue
July to Sept.
2 ft.
Fine as cut flowers
Prefers full sun
CERASTIUM — Tomentosum
Snow-in-Summer
1
Low and creeping
Excellent ground cover
White
May-June
6 in.
Pretty white foliage
Much used for edgings
CHRYSANTHEMUM—
Japonicum and Indicum
Japanese Hardy
1
Upright stems
Blooms last after frost
Mixed
Sept.-Oct.
2-3 ft.
Contains singles and doubles
Does best in frill sun
CHRYSANTHEMUM—
Leucanthemum Max.
Shasta Daisy
1
Forms clumps quickly
Best in open border
White
July-Aug.
2 ft.
Excellent cut flowers
Most popular perennial •
COREOPSIS — Lanceolata
Tickseed
1
Form similar to daisy
Fine naturalized
Yellow
June to Oct.
2 ft.
Very popular in garden or cut
Prefers sun
DELPHINIUM— Various
Hardy Larkspur
1
Very stately plants
Herbaceous border
Blue and others
June-Aug.
3-5 ft.
If cut will bloom again in fall
Excellent for cut flowers
DIANTHUS _ Plumarius
Low clumps
Fed.* Pink, TiVhite
Very fragrant, needs sun
Scotch or Clove Pinks
1
Excellent for edging
May to Oct.
6-12 in.
The old-fashioned favorite
DIANTHUS— Barbatus
Sweet William
2. 4
Excellent when massed
Herbaceous border
Red, Pink, White
May-June
15-18 in.
Good cut flowers. Plants should
be cut back after blooming
TTAT TO _
. ...
* 1
Folifl^c very orn&mcntBl
i alio — xvionstrosa
1 A.
Bloom m tall spikes
f Fine with shrubbery
V anous colors
Tjinp*Tii1u t ft-
Very good for naturalizing
Foxglove
1,
J LI 11C— J Uly f v7 —
PERENNIAL FLOWER CHART— Continued 107
Variety and Common Name
Culture
Index
Form and Best Uses
Color and Season
of Bloom
Height
Features of Special Interest.
Shade — Cutting, etc.
ECHINOPS— Ritro
Globe Thistle
1
Strong growing plants
Good for hardy border
Blue
July-Aug.
2-4 ft.
Thistle-like foliage
May be dried for everlastings
GAILLARDIA — Grandfl.
i Blanket Flower
1
Compact bushy plants
Good in any location
Yellow-red
June to Oct.
24-30 in.
Excellent cut flowers
Unusually long blooming season
1 GEU M — H eldrichi
Avens
1
Low-compact plants
Border or rock gardens
Reds-Y ellows
May- June
18-24 in
Long stems for cutting
Prefers sunny situation
GYPSOPHILA— Paniculata
Baby’s Breath
1
Graceful plants with
small delicate flowers
White
June to Aug.
2-3 ft.
Fine for bouquet trimming
Useful in any location
! HELENIU M — Hoopesi
Sneezewort
1
Branching plants
In borders or masses
Orange
May and June
1-2-ft.
Free blooming, good cutting
Likes rich moist location
| HESPERIS — Matronalis
Sweet Rocket
1
Flowers resemble Phlox
Excellent with shrubbery
Mixed colors
June to Aug.
30 in.
Flowers sweet scented
Will stand partial shade
HEUCHERA — Sanguinea
Coral Bells
1
Dwarf compact plants
Border or rock garden
Red
July-Aug.
18-24 in.
Profuse blooming. Fine cutting
Does well in sun or partial shade
HIBISCUS
Mallow Marvels
1, 3
Bloom like Hollyhock
Back row in border
Red to White
Aug.-Sept.
4-5 ft.
■ Naturalizes well in wet places
Moist ground and partial shade
HOLLYHOCK
Althea Rosea
2„4
Very tall growing
Background or screen
Various colors
July-Aug.
5-8 ft.
Both single and double flowered
Biennial but readily self-sows
IBERIS — Sempervirens
.lardy Candytuft
1
Low and compact
Rock garden or edging
White
April-May
6 in.
Has evergreen foliage
Does well in sun or shade
! KUDZU VINE— Pueraria
Jack and Bean Stalk
1
Vigorous climber
Very ornamental
Purple
Aug.-Sept.
40-50 ft.
Dies to the ground in colder loca¬
tions
i LATHYRUS— Latifolius
Hardy Sweet Pea
2
Trailing Vine
Profuse bloomer
White, Pink, Red
May to July
6-8 ft.
Useful for covering stumps, etc.
Flowers have no fragrance
LAVENDULA— Vera
Sweet Lavender
i, 3
Good border plant
The true Lavender
Violet
July to Sept.
1-2 ft.
Flowers and foliage scented.
When dried retain fragrance
' LUNARIA— Biennis
! Honesty
1, 4
Bushy and ornamental
Best results 2nd year
Purple
May- June
18-24 in.
Flowers followed by flat white
seed pods for Winter bouquets
LUPINUS— PolyphyUus
Lupine
1
Bushy plant, tall spikes
Open border
Various
May and June
2-4 ft.
Very ornamental foliage
When established do not move
LYCHNIS— Chalcedonica
Jerusalem Cross
1
Foliage inconspicuous
Use with other plants
Scarlet
June-July
2 ft.
Useful for its vivid color
Not satisfactory alone
MYOSOTIS— Various
Forget-me-not
1
Creeping growth
Excellent edging
Blue
April to June
6-10 in.
Excellent for rock garden
Does well in shady places
OENOTHERA, Lamarckiana
Evening Primrose
1
Bushy plants
Herbaceous border
Yellow
June to Aug.
2-3 ft.
Profuse bloomer
Does well in dry sand
PAP AVER — -Orientale
Oriental Poppy
2
Fem-like foliage
Excellent for massing
Orange-Scarlet
June-July
2-3 ft.
Very nice for cutting
Prefers full sun
PAP AVER— Nudicaule
Iceland Poppy
2, 4
Low and femlike-
In front of border
White-Yellow
April to June
1 ft.
Best treated as biennial
Blooms again in fall
PENTSTEMON— Gloxin.
Beard’s Tongue
1
Dense foliage and erect'
flower spikes
Reds
June-July
2-3 ft.
Combines with any perennials
Requires full sun
PHYSALIS — Franchetti '
’ Chinese Lantern Plant
.«•
1
Form dense bushes
In mixed border
Red fruits
June-July
2 ft.
Bloom is followed by lantern¬
like fruits
PLATYCODON— Grandifl.
Bellflower
2
Bushy plants
Good among shrubs
Blue and White
July to Sept.
1-2 ft.
Long season of bloom
Will grow in dry places
PRIMULA— Elattor
Polyanthus
1, 5
Low and bushy
Excellent for edging
Reds-Yellows
April-May
6-12 in.
Foliage quite attractive
Does well in shade
PYRETHRUM— Hybridum
Feverfew or Daisies.
1
Erect growing
Naturalizes well
White, Pink, Red
June-July
1-2-ft.
Excellent cut flowers
If cut down will bloom again
SCAB IOS A — Caucasica
Blue Bonnet
1
Foliage inconspiucous
Herbaceous border
Lavender-Blue
June to Sept,
2-3 ft.
Flower fine for cutting
. Needs protection in winter
SIDALCEA — Rose Queen
Greek Mallow
1
Erect and branching
Herbaceous border
Rose-Pink
July-Aug.
2-3 ft.
Flowers very showy
Does best in full sun
STATICE — Latifolia
1 Sea Lavender
1
Fine stemmed-branching
Best in rock garden
Blue
July-Aug.
2 ft.
Flowers small but fragrant
Excellent bouquet trim
STOKESIA — Cyanea
1 Cornflower Aster
1
Very erect growth
Clumps in border
Blue
July to Oct.
1-2 ft.
Unusual long season of bloom
Needs slight winter protection
! THALICTRUM— Diptero.
! Meadow Rue
1
Erect and branching
Good with shrubbery
Purple
Aug.-Sept.
4-5 ft.
Flowers very feathery
Sun or partial shade
VALERIANA— Officinalis
1 Garden Heliotrope
1
Upright growth
, Borders or shrubbery
Rosy White
June to Aug.
3-4-ft.
Spreads quite rapidly
Very fragrant
j VERONICA — Longifolia
Speedwell
/ T':
Upright spikes
Border or rockery
Blue
July to Sept.
2-3 ft.
One of the best blues
Beautiful as cut flowers
| VIOLA — Odorata
j Violet
1
Low clumps
Rock garden or edging
Blue- White
April to June
6-9 in.
Good for cutting
Will stand some shade
Items of Special Merit
Artemisia Silver King
Here we have one of the most interesting and valuable hardy perennial plants that has
been introduced in many years. It is creating a sensation among professional florists
throughout the entire country. It has been called the new “Misty Mixer” because of
its beautiful, fine, glistening, silvery white foliage. The Silver King is a vigorous
growing plant, forming large clumps 2 feet or more across. Long slender sprays can be
cut in abundance when established, to mix with rose buds or other flowers, producing
a most pleasing effect. If the slender branches are cut, tied in bunches and hung in a
dark closet to dry, they will work in nicely with everlasting strawflowers for winter
decoration. You cannot afford to overlook this splendid novelty.
It has proven to be perfectly hardy around Cleveland. We however would suggest
planting it in rich, well drained soil and covering with leaves or strawy manure early
in December as a precaution until it is better known.
3676 Price, Strong Field
Grown Roots only 35 cts, 3
for $1.00, doz. $3.25
New Hardy Viola,
Jersey Gem
Here we have one of the most valuable hardy bedding plants of recent introduction.
It might be called a hardy Pansy, the plant is of compact, sturdy habit, forming neat
clumps. Succeeding in any good garden soil, in a sunny location. It is in bloom
continually from May to October. It possesses every good quality that a plant should
have. The flowers are pure violet-purple, and borne on stems 5 to 6 inches long making
it desirable for cutting. In the garden it can be used for edging or massing in beds-
Like the popular Pansy, for best results it should have rich deep soil and should be
watered freely during hot dry weather.
3787 Price 30c each, 4 for $1.00, doz. $2.50.
Bush Cherry
Adam’s Needle. Among stately hardy ornamental foliage and flowering plants,
there is nothing more effective and striking for isolated positions on the lawn than
this splendid type of YU CCA. Its broad sword-like evergreen foliage and
immense branching spikes of drooping, creamy-white flowers during June and
July make an attractive plant for any position. This valuable new variety is
identical with the popular old variety, except that each sword-like leaf is broadly
margined creamy white, adding much to its beauty.
3792 Extra strong plants, sure to please you $1.00 each.
3791 Smaller size, younger plants 50c, 3 for $1.25
For the popular old variety see No. 3790 page 118.
New Variegated Yucca
Filamentosa
Hansen’s New Dwarf Bush
Cherry
Prof. N. E. Hansen, the Noted Plant Wizard of South Dakota State College, spent
more than 30 years hybridizing and developing the well known dwarf Sand Cherry of |
Western Dakota, to a fruit of quite large size and good eating quality. Mr. Hansen
made thousands of crosses between the Hybrid Plum and Sand Cherry, and for many
years selections were made from the plantations of these hybrids containing 25,000 or
more plants, always selecting the best from generation to generation. This Bush
Cherry is the final result. The fruit is about the size of a medium cherry.
The bush is of dwarf habit 3 to 4 ft. and
wonderfully productive, a beautiful
shrub for the lawn when in bloon in early
Spring. They are easy to grow. Per¬
fectly hardy everywhere and bear abun¬
dantly every year. Do not plant them
in low, wet soil.
We believe this will become a desirable
shrub for your lawn or garden. We want
everybody when receiving this catalog to
give it a trial, and will name a price so
reasonable that you cannot afford to
pass it by.
3974 2 year, 18 to 24 inches 30c, each,
3 for $1.00.
Variegated Yucca
TEMPLIN-BRADLEY CO., NATIONWIDE SEEDSMEN AND NURSERYMEN, CLEVELAND, OHIO
Hardy Herbaceous Roots
109
No home is complete without a well-selected assort¬
ment of hardy roots. They require so little attention
and increase in size and beauty from year to year.
Everything listed on this page is perfectly hardy, and
our prices will be found very reasonable when quality
is considered.
Achillea
The dwarf variety is suitable for hardy
A desirable class of perennials,
borders, or for rockeries.
3701 'Rnillp Hp Nipcrp (®a11 of S*?°’w Pop^a/ dwarf peren-
XJUUiC xxicgc mai_ completely covered with pretty
double white flowers in June. Fine for rockeries. Each 20c, 3 for 50c.
3702 TV/Tillpfolinm Finely cut deep green foliage, pretty pink flow-
xvxiiic;ivj 111X111. ers dense heads. Blooms all summer. Each
20c, 3 for 50c.
3703 The two varieties for 35c.
Achillea
Hardy Ageratum
Everybody is familiar with the
popular annual varieties, with
their fluffy blue flowers. Here we
have a hardy perennial variety,
the flowers exactly like the annual
varieties are produced in abun¬
dance in autumn months. Once
planted they require little care.
3695 Each 20c, 3 for 50c.
Astilbe
Desirable new hardy Per¬
ennials worthy a place in
every garden. See page 104.
Aconitum
TVTnnlrQ'hnnH (°r Helmet Flower). Forms
iVlOnKSnOOa bushy clumps 18 to 24 in.
high. Very desirable for planting in semi-shady
places. Producing an abundance of pretty blue
flowers in September and October. An outstanding
cut-flower that should be much more extensively
grown.
Strong blooming size. Each 25c, 3 for
Artemisia
T A most desirable and effective
1-rfctO cX hardy plant for the border, or to
plant among shrubbery. Of strong, free growth,
with erect stems 3 Yt to feet high, terminated
reat panicles of fragrant, creamy-white
from late August to October. Quite dis-
id desirable. 3677 Each 25c, 3 for 60c.
Artemisia
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Aconitum
See also
Artemisia
Silver King,
Page 108
Aquilegia, Long Spurred
Aquilegia
rnlnmbinpc! One of the most beautiful of all
V^UiLllilUlllCo hardy plants, making themselves
at home in any hardy border. Their period of flowering
covers the late spring and early summer months.
Taken as a whole they are the most important part of
the hardy garden and should be grown in quantity by
every lover of old-fashioned garden flowers. As a cut
flower the Aquilegia is the most adaptable and the
daintiest of all the herbaceous perennials. A. collection
of Aquilegias is always one of the most desirable fea¬
tures in every perennial garden where they are grown.
They are not particular as to soil conditions seeming to
succeed anywhere in full sun or partial shade . Grows 2 to
3 foot tall under ordinary conditions. We offer a
very fine selection of the latest improved Long Spurred
Hybrids including Farquhar’s Pink and other beautiful
varieties.
3651 Each 20c, 3 for 50c, doz. $1.75.
Hardy Asters
3652 MmViQpImoc! T'lai ot7 These are among the showiest of our late-
X-'d Lay flowering hardy plants, producing an abun¬
dance of flowers during September and October, when most other hardy flowers are past.
They grow freely in any soil and require very little care. We offer them in three distinct
colors, pure white, pink and lavender.
Sold only in sets of three colors. Set of 3 for 40c, 3 sets for $1.10.
Anemone Japonica (Japanese Windflower)
These beautiful windflowers are among the most important hardy plants. While they
begin blooming in August they are most especially valuable on account of their con¬
tinuing in full beauty till cut down by hard frost. All are excellent for cutting, lasting
in good condition for many days. The plants grow 2 to 3 feet high, are perfectly hardy
if given the protection of 2 or 3 inches of leaves or litter during the winter.
3712 diarlottC Semi-double pink flowers, 2 to 3 feet. Each 25c,
3713 Whirlwind Lange double white flowers, 2 to 3 feet. Each 25c, 2 for
3714 The two varieties for 45c.
Hardy Aster
110
Hardy Chrysanthemums
Set of six above splendid varieties of
Hardy Chrysanthemums. Not
Value $1.05. Only 75c.
3813 Special
separately labeled.
3716 Boltonia (Asteroides)
Among the showiest hardy plants with large single Aster-like
flowers. The plant is in bloom during the summer and autumn
months with its thousands of flowers open at one time, produc¬
ing a very striking effect. Pure white, very effective. 5-7
feet. Good for cutting. Each 20c, 3 for 50c.
3664 Burbank’s Shasta Daisy
An improved type of hardy Chrysanthemum Maximum, having immense single
glistening pure white flowers 3 to 4 inches across on tall stems. A fine cut flower,
and very showy in the garden. Hardy and of easy culture. A wonderfully pro¬
fuse bloomer, and a profitable plant to grow as it is always in bloom for Memorial
Day, when flowers are in demand. Each 15c, 3 for 40c, doz. $1.40.
3667
Dicentra Spectabilis.
shaped beautiful white
part of the hardy border
eeding Hearts
garden favorite. Its long graceful racemes of heart-
attract attention. It is perfectly at home in any
in partial shade. It is now being largely used by
for forcing. Strong blooming size plants 45c,
$1.25, doz. $4.50, 25 for $8.50.
Shasta Daisy
Items of Special Merit
On pages 108 and 122, you will find some new varieties of hardy plants
and ornamental shrubs that are well worth your purchase. Try some
new varieties each season.
3660
More Hardy Herbaceous Roots
Hardy Baby’s Breath
Immense panicles of pure white fine gauze-like flowers in July and
GypS Op hi la August. Indispensable for bouquets with other flowers. If cut
when first open, tied in bunches and hung in a dark closet, tops down, to dry, they
make a beautiful winter bouquet in connection with Helichrysum and other Straw-
flowers. The Gypsophila will thrive in any good garden soil, in a sunny location, forming
large symmetrical plants 3 to 4 feet across. It is largely grown by florists to use with
other cut flowers. Everybody who grows flowers for bouquets in their own home, or to
present to friends should have two or three plants of Gypsophila. Strong blooming size
roots. Each 20c, 3 for 50c.
3715
Bocconia
(Plume Poppy)
A noble, hardy perennial, beautiful in foliage and flower, admirably adapted for planting
in the shrubbery borders, center of beds and in bold groups in almost any position. It
will grow in any soil or situation, attaining from 6 to 8 feet in height ; flowers in terminal
panicles, of a creamy-white color during July and August. Each 20c, 3 for 50c.
Baby’s Breath
Old-Fashioned Hardy Chrysanthemums
The well-known autumn flowers of our grandmother’s gardens that
produce such an abundance of beautiful flowers at a time when they
are most appreciated. In the following we have selected varieties
that have proven hardy in the North with slight protection.
3806 Argentilis ?xtra eai-iy> blooming freely from last of August to
desirable.
October, large bronze-red tipped yellow.
Each 20c, 3 for 50c, doz. $2.00.
Very
3801 Antnmn f'' 1 /"wth- American beauty-shade of rosy red. Medium
Autumn U-lOW large> perfectly double. A very profuse
bloomer. Each 15c, 3 for 40c, doz. $1.40.
3802 rVr»lr1^-n nnppn Very popular, large golden yellow. Very pro-
Vd U.CCH fuse bloomer, always in great demand. 20c,
3 for 50c.
3807 r\r\-n Perfectly double, dark purplish red. Flowers about one
XvOy3.I rompon inch in diameter. Each 15c, 3 for 40c, doz. $1.40.
3808 "U^ Clusters of miniature little golden yellow buttons. Fine for cut flowers.
OKI DO Each 20c, 3 for 50c, doz. $2.00.
3805 "Victory ^>opu^ar pure White, like a bi§
40c, doz. $1.40.
fuse bloomer. Fine for home or cemetery
THE TEMPLIN-BRADLEY CO., NATIONWIDE SEEDSMEN AND NURSERYMEN, CLEVELAND, OHIO
I
Delphiniums Larkspur
3689
Eulalia Japonica
The Eulalias are desirable ornamental grasses, forming attractive large clumps, 4 to 5
ft. in height, that add to the attractiveness of the home grounds, their long narrow,
graceful foliage being striped green and white. The plumes are also quite interesting.
Each 20c, 3 for 50c.
3683
Wonderfully interesting hardy perennial plants 3 to 4 ft., having handsome, silvery
thistle-like foliage, and very attractive globe-shaped steel-blue flowers 1 to IJ^ inch
in diameter. The illustration from a photograph gives an idea of its beauty. These
flower heads if cut when first open, and hung in a dark closet to dry, make attractive
winter ornaments. They may be colored to suit your fancy. Each 20c, 3 for 50c.
Funkia (Day Lily)
“79 Grandiflora (Plantain Lily) g* ^
profusion of dainty lily-like fragrant snow-white flowers in July and August. Each
25c, 3 for 65c.
3680 ITnHnlflta ^ vefy beautiful plant, broad fluted pale
Ly ilU.Uictl.cl V ctl lCgcttct glossy green leaves with a broad creamy-
white central band and loose racemes of blue flowers, makes a very attractive border
for beds. Each 20c, 3 for 50c.
3696 get 0f two Funkias 40c.
No garden is complete without Delphiniums
3678
Digitalis (Foxglove)
-shaped flowers in immense spikes during Ju
spikes during June and July. Tall
hay
A grand display of thimble-shaped
growing with large rough foliage. Very showy in the "garden. We have a fine lot of field
grown plants of the Giant Foxgloves. They are a production of extraordinary size and
vigor, growing 5 to 6 feet tall. The flower-heads are over 3 feet long, crowded with big,
bell-shaped blossoms. Colors range from white
and shell-pink to deepest rose, many attractively
dotted with crimson or chocolate. Each 20c,
3 for 50c.
3687
Daisy
“Double Buttercup
Everybody knows the common single “Butter¬
cup” Daisy so common everywhere.^ but did you
know that there was a double variety with per¬
fectly double little flowers? It is really a very desirable addition to our hardy
blooming freely from July to September. Fine for cut flowers. Strong
size. Each 20c, 3 for 50c.
These are deservedly one of the most popular subjects
in the hardy border; of easiest culture; perfectly hardy.
They will establish themselves in almost any garden
soil but respond quickly to liberal treatment.
Belladonna
The beautiful "Belladonna” with its
large spikes of clear sky-blue flowers
always attracts attention. They bloom continually from July
to frost, in delicacy and beauty. We sell annually about
twenty thousand plants of this variety. Perfectly hardy every¬
where. Two sizes.
3826 1 year blooming size 15c, 3 for 40c, doz. $1.50.
3840 Extra strong 2 year size 30c, 3 for 75c, doz. $2.75.
Dollnmnoiii-n This is a dark blue form of the popu-
JDCliamOSU.nl ]ar light blue Belladonna, with which it
is identical in habit of growth, freedom of bloom and other
good qualities, but with intensely rich, deep blue flowers.
3827 1 year blooming size 20c, 3 for 50c, doz. $2.00.
Gold Medal Hybrids 2SffSS5Sri&i£S
fered. The original stock came from England, and consisted of
the best-named varieties. The plants are of strong, vigorous
habit, with large flowers on spikes two feet and over long, a grand
assortment of colors from delicate sky blue to deep purple.
3828 1 year blooming size 20c, 3 for 50c, doz. $2.00.
3829 Set of 3 Delphiniums, 1 year, for 50c
See color plate Page 38
Some Perennials
can only be supplied
to you in seed. See
pages38to47- Peren¬
nial chart 106-107.
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3685 Gaillardia Grandiflora
One of the showiest hardy plants, growing about 2 ft. high and succeeding in
any soil in a sunny position; beginning to flower in June, they continue the
entire season. The large flowers are of gorgeous coloring. The center is dark
red-brown, while the petals are marked with rings of brilliant crimson, orange
and vermillion and often a combination of all in one flower; excellent for cutting.
Each 20c, 3 for 50c. See the color plate on page 38.
More Hardy Herbaceous Perennials -
3688 Geum, Mrs. Bradshaw
The Geums are becoming more popular each year. This variety bears bright
red double flowers 1 inches across during May and June on stems about 18
inches tall. The foliage is at the base near the ground. This is not very well
known but is well worthy a place in your garden. Each 20c, 3 for 50c.
3682 Golden Glow (Rudbeckia)
We question if any one hardy perennial plant has met greater popularity than
this. It is a robust, hardy plant with handsome foliage and tall flower stalks,
carrying a multitude of perfectly double golden-yellow flowers from July to
September. Well worthy a place on every home ground. Strong blooming
size roots 15c, 3 for 40c, doz. $1.25.
Heuchera
Coral Bells. One of the best plants for the hardy border keeping
up a succession of bloom during July and August. Its delicate spikes
of coral-red bells are most charming, especially in a large bed or a
mass. Nice for table or other decoration. Each 25c, 3 for 50c.
3691
Double Hollyhocks
Hyacinth Candicans
Stately, majestic hardy plants, from 6 to 8 feet high, which are a necessary part of every
old-fashioned garden, and should also find a place interspersed with shrubbery, as clumps
on the lawn or in the mixed border, where their colossal spikes of bloom produce bold and
showy effects, which cannot be secured with any other flowering plant. The Holly¬
hock requires a deeply dug, well drained soil. We offer an exceptionally fine strain of
Double Hollyhocks in the following colors; White, Pink, Salmon, Crimson and Yellow,
Sold only in sets of five. See color
plate on page 38.
3691 Set of five colors, not separ¬
ately labeled, 60c, 3 sets $1.50.
^iardy Candytuft
3708 Iberis
Hardy Candytuft
One of the prettiest of the hardy low
border plants. In April and May
the low compact plants are covered
with white flowers — resembling the
annual Candytuft. Excellent for
rock garden, naturalizing, or as a
border to taller plants. Each 20c,
3 for 50c.
3698 Helenium
Helen Flower. This magnificent perennial during its blooming
season from early August until the middle of September, literally
produces hundreds of beautiful flowers from yellow to bronze-colored.
The flowers on one and the same plant vary in colors according to
their growth and different stages of development. Beautiful '
garden. Fine for cutting. Each 20c, 3 for 50c.
3615 Hyacinthus Candicans
This variety of Hyacinth is quite different from the kind
which is planted in the fall for spring blooming. Stately
plants 4 feet tall, bearing large pendent, pure white blooms.
Well-grown plants often carry 60 or more open flowers at
one time. The bulbs are not quite hardy in the extreme
North. They are easily wintered in the cellar, same as
Dahlias or Gladioli Bulbs. Our Special low price: 3
large blooming bulbs for 25c, 7 for 50c, doz. 80c. _
The Hardy Perennial Garden
Will produce beautiful bloom from earliest spring until
frost, each variety supplying its own portion from month
to month bringing each day new things to delight you.
When once established the garden goes on year after year
increasing in beauty and loveliness, practically without
expense other than the first cost. Read page 101.
SPECIAL
Taping obliged to remove and transplant a
large block of German Iris, and wishing to
dispose of as many as possible before
planting we make the following
Unprecedented
Offer
For $1.00 we will deliver to your address,
postpaid, fifteen named varieties, includ¬
ing the above 8 varieties. They, however,
will not be separately labeled.
No. 3893 Fifteen Varieties for $1.00.
Siberian Iris
Siberian Iris
The Most Charming of Irises
o T~i <=-n Folio By many considered the
wnenfidilb most delicate of all the
hardy Iris. Forms large clumps with a multi¬
tude of tall stems of the most beautiful
flowers of medium size. Blooming in June,
between the German and Japanese varieties.
Once planted, they will take care of them¬
selves, increasing in size and beauty each
year, furnishing an abundance of flowers on
tall stems for cutting. Two varieties.
3890 Vole Brilliant clear blue.
Idle Oiue Each 20c, 3 for 50c.
3891 Q-nnw Dllppn Pure snow white.
onow yueen Each 20c, 3 for 50c.
3892 The two for 35c>
Japanese Iris “KaempferiT
Finest of all the Iris family. The flowers are of immense size, from 6 to 8 inches in
diameter, and of the most beautiful, delicate shades. Are perfectly hardy and will
flower in profusion during June or July. A well established plant gives a dozen or
more flower stalks 2 to 3 ft. high, each stalk producing 2 to 4 enormous blooms.
These plants prefer a moist, cool place, but do well in most any location.
3885 Gold Bound
3886
3887 The two for 60c.
Six large pure snow white petals, with gold banded
center. Early. Each 35c, 3 for $1.00, doz. $3.50.
TD, . __ 1 J p J Richest violet purple with gold center. 6 large
irurpie ana ouia petais. Each 3oc; 3 for 85c, doz. $3.00.
A Wonderful Bargain Iris Offer
The usual price of named varieties of Japanese Iris is 25c to 50c each. We have been
fortunate in securing a surplus stock of 50,000 plants from the largest Iris grower in
America. These are in three colors, pure white, dark blue, or purple, and light
shades or colors. We bought them at a price that enables us to offer them at the
very low price that all may enjoy them.
3884
1 /-».a Set of 3 colors (not labeled) for 30c.
opeciai rnce 4 sets (J2 plants) $1.00.
German or Flag Iris
Iris Germanica. The Fleur-de-lis of France
Very popular old-fashioned, hardy garden favorites, requiring little atten¬
tion. Splendid for permanent borders along the driveway or edge of shrub¬
bery. So inexpensive that you will want lots of them. We have selected
but a few of the most distinct and desirable varieties as described below.
We know of no plant more easily grown. Will furnish an abundance of
flowers for Memorial Day.
Falls violet with white
3833 Csricicl3.br3. anci dark veins. Unique candelabra-like form. 25c,
Very early. Self colored pale canary-yellow. Brown
base. Each 15c, 3 for 40c, doz. $1.25.
Uniform soft shade of Cattley-rose. Very large flowers.
Strong grower. 20c, 3 for 50c, doz. $1.50.
Large pure white flowers, irregularly bordered
with light blue. Very beautiful. 15c, 2 for 40c,
Standards mauve and purple.
3 for 65c, doz. $2.50.
3852 Canary Bird
3861 Lohengrin
3863 Mme. Chereau
doz. $1.25.
3866 TT TTorurin White with delicate violet netting at the base
J5bb Mrs. ti. Usrwin of petals. Each 15c, 3 for 40c, doz. $1.25.
3873 TDUpirt T\T' „ Standards white; falls purple bordered white. A
Ivllcin IN 1XC charming flower, very beautiful in mass effect. 2J^
to 3 ft. 20c each, 3 for 50c, doz. $1.50.
3875 Dollidn TAolm oFi r»a Lavender blue. This is an old Iris, better
±-^3lilQ3 J— 'dillldLlGd an(i m0re attractive than some newer high
priced varieties. Each 25c, 3 for 65c, doz. $2.50.
3872 QUeen of May Lo!k?c2£, &£?£&. £!o.nearest pilk
3881 Set of 8 above varieties Not seg“ate!y
The Two Best New German Ins
3876 Ambassador ?his is tbe best new
mil uaooauui Ins introduced in many years.
It is of tall vigorous habit, flowers very large, and of great
substance. Standards combining yellow and violet , producing
a bronze effect, falls a rich velvety carmine purple. Always
attracts attention. Special price. Each 60c, 3 for $1.60.
3877 T rvrrl Tn-n^ A very tall vigorous growing
1-rOra OI June variety of a dignified char¬
acter, generally considered one of the best. Standards clear
lavender-blue. Falls rich violet-blue, height 40 inches. Prob¬
ably in greater demand than any other variety. Special
Price, each 60c, 3 for $1.60.
The usual prices of these two new varieties last year was $1.00 to $1.50 each.
3878 The Two Varieties New German Iris $1.00
THE IRIS IS ONE OF THE FINEST OF OUR HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS
114
Hardy Lilies
For Your Garden Border
Hardy Lilies succeed best in the herbaceous border where the
soil will be shaded by the surrounding plants. These are among
the most important and desirable bulbs for the garden. They
are stately and beautiful, matchless in form, variety of color
and exquisite fragrance, and for general effect they have no
superior.
Chinese Regal Lily
from Northwestern China, which is a guarantee of its hardiness.
Bailey’s Cyclopedia of Horticulture says of it: “One of the
most beautiful of all known Lilies.” The exquisite blending of
tints and colors forms a charming contrast with the rich, deep
green foliage. Highly recommended for general culture. The
large trumpet-shaped, fragrant flowers are pure, transparent
white, with a distinct, rich canary-yellow throat and orange
stamens. The buds and outside of petals are delicate pink
which is often reflected through the petals. _ Height 3 to 4 ft. ;
mature bulbs producing 5 to 10 flowers in June and July.
These bulbs not so large as other Lilies.
3560 Two year blooming bulbs 25c, 5 for $1.00.
3561 Three year size 50c, 3 for $1.25.
3565 Lilium Auratum J^pGa°')d e“S1o?
cut flowers, blooming in July and August. Flowers pure white,
background dotted with crimson spots, while through the
center of each petal runs a golden band. Flowers immense,
sometimes 6 inches across, of delicious fragrance. Plant grows
3 to 5 feet tall and will bear up to 20 flowers. Large bulbs,
each 35c, 3 for $1.00.
3566 L. Speciosum Album ?£££?“ and
September and is one of the most popular grown. The petals
are recurved and twisted in beautiful form, pure white and
delicately perfumed. 3 to 4 ft. Each 50c, 3 for $1.35.
3567 L. Speciosum Rubrum 'jo™ of
August ; ruby spots informally distributed over a broad expanse
of white. Many consider this the most beautiful of all Lilies.
Each 30, 3 for 85c.
3568 Longiflorum Giganteum 2ostof reus¬
able and fragrant garden Lilies, bearing its snow-white trumpets
during June and July in great abundance. As a forcer, it
outlasts the Bermuda Lily. Each 25c, 3 for 65c.
Auratum Lily
3569
LQiinerhiTin Runs from 3 to 6 ft. in
. OUpCI DUm height, its nodding crests
adding to the general brilliance of July, with from five to
forty handsome orange-red blooms. Each 20c, 3 for 50c.
3570 L. Tigrinum Flora Plena
(The Double Tiger Lily). A very stately plant, 4 to 5 ft.
high, bears an immense number of light orange-red flowers
spotted black. Blooms in July. Each 30c; 3 for 80c.
3599 C-r^rM ol T ilxr We cannot too strongly urge our patrons to plant Lilies. No other flower
upCLlcU J-zliy js more beautiful and attractive. Prepare the soil 12 to 18 inches deep,
adding a liberal quantity of leaf mould, also sand if the soil is heavy. Plant the bulbs 4 to 6 inches deep. You will be
delighted with the results. Price one each of the above 7 varieties for only $1.75.
Lemon Lilies
Hemerocallis Lemon Lily
Hemerocallis. Well known family resembling Hardy Lilies in character and bloom,
usually sweet scented and bearing a great quantity of yellow flowers during long
periods of summer, varying with the variety. They run in height from 2 to 4 ft.
3611 T T 11tt (Flava) Beautiful lemon colored flowers 3 to 4
-L/C1I1UI1 J^rliy inches in diameter and delightfully fragrant. This
popular variety is well worth a per¬
manent place in every garden. We sell
annually more than 2,000 of this vari¬
ety. Blooms in May and early June. 20c,
3 for 50c.
3614 Middendorffii
Flowers orange-yellow, a little darker
than Flava, borne in abundance in June
and July. Height 2H to 3 ft., 20c, 3 for
50c.
3612 Thunbergi
The latest to flower; rich buttercup-
yellow, funnel-shaped flowers through¬
out July and August. Height 4 ft.
Each 20c, 3 for 50c.
3616 0f 3 We suggest that you order this set of three varieties and
L vJl you will have fragrant yellow Lilies continually from
May to August. Set of 3 for only 50c.
3551
Lily of the Valley
Universally admired for their dainty little pure white bell shaped flowers and
exquisite fragrance. Easily grown, perfectly hardy everywhere, preferring a
moist shady location. If the bed is given a liberal top-dressing of well-decayed
manure in fall or early spring, it will show the effect by increased size, number
and vigor of the flowers. We have 50,000 fine Holland grown plants ready to fill
your orders. 3 for 15c, 12 for 45c, 50 for $1.50, 100 for $2.75.
Lily of the Valley
ALL THESE LILIES ARE HARDY. LEAVE IN GROUND OVER WINTER
More Perennial Plants
Mertensia “ Virginia Bells
An early spring-flowering plant, growing about 1 to 134 feet high, with drooping pani¬
cles of handsome light blue flowers, fading to clear pink; one of the most interesting
of our native spring flowers. May and June. One of the plants I remember so well
was a large clump of these beautiful drooping “Blue Bells” in my mother’s garden
65 years ago. Each 20c, 3 for 50c.
733 Myosotis
Hardy
Forget-Me-Not
The true “Forget-Me-Not” ap¬
pealing in its modest azure beauty
and cherished for its sentiment.
Bushes up to 18 inches high and
blooms profusely during early
summer. Succeeds best in deep
rich soil and partial shade. Treat
them as you do Pansies, and you
will be successful. Each 20c, 3
for 50c.
Monarda
(Bergamot)
Forget-Me-Not
Brilliant crimson scarlet, showy plants
growing from 2 to 3 feet high, succeed¬
ing in any soil or position, with aromatic
foliage and producing their bright flow¬
ers during July and August. Each 25c,
3 for 65c.
Hardy Perennial Seeds
You will find a splendid
assortment on pages 41 to 48.
Lychnis Chalcedonica
JERUSALEM OR MALTESE CROSS. From June until the middle of July
the plants are covered with the
'*!^|g|j| most fiery scarlet flowers, and it
WM is sometimes called Burning Star.
jg§§ Each individual flower forms a
small Maltese Cross. Each 20c,
3 for 50c.
3738 Oenothera
Evening Primrose
An interesting hardy perennial
variety, 2 to 3 ft. in height, pro¬
ducing an abundance of large
single yellow flowers. One of our
early recollections 65 years ago
was watching these flowers open
in the evening. One after another
the petals would unfold and the
flowers woujd soon all be wide
open as shown in the illustratipn.
An interesting addition to any
flower garden. Each 20e, 3 for
50c.
Oenothera
Lupine
USE THE PERENNIAL CHART ON PAGES 106 AND 107 FREELY IT WILL HELP YOU
116
3918 Set of 8 Varieties Value $5.50 for Only $5.00.
THE TEMPLIN-BRADLEY CO., NATIONWIDE SEEDSMEN AND NURSERYMEN, CLEVELAND, OHIO
The Best Peonies in Existence
First of all in the list of hardy plants for size and beauty,
clumps or bushes. Should be in every garden in the land,
you cannot buy better varieties than those listed below.
We have on our desk a half dozen or
more catalogs from noted Peony
Specialists, each listing 100 to 300
varieties of Peonies. It has always been
our policy to list only a few of the very
best varieties, as we
many varieties onl
purchaser. Here is an example show
ing that our policy is right.
Read This Twice
In June, 1928, we arranged for a well known
Peony Specialist to exhibit 40 or 50 of his best
varieties at our offices. We advertised “The
Peony Show,” asking all visitors to express their
first, second and third choice of varieties in a
popularity vote. The blooms were arranged
side by side so they could compare the varieties
very carefully. Here is the result. The four
varieties starred (*) below received an average
of over eleven times as many votes each as all
other varieties combined. The other four vari¬
eties listed below are either earlier or later
blooming and could not be exhibited at the
show, but in our estimation they are equally
as good.
3902 Duchess de Nemours faeri^
vigorous grower and wonderfully profuse bloomer.
Color pure white with sulphur shadings, gradually
changing to pure snow-white. Of all Peonies there
is none more beautiful than this in the half open
state. Upright branching habit. A splendid Peony.
Each 40c, 3 for $1.00.
3903 TTrlnlic QimprKo This might be called the
ovvo £,QUI1S OUperDa Decoration Day Peony, as
it seldom fails to be in bloom on May 30th. Large, shaggy,
flat crowns, often 6 to 7 inches across. Color bright mauve
pink, with silvery reflex. More largely grown for early cut
flowers than any other variety. Each 50c, 3 for $1.40.
*3904 FplivrrnnocP Generally considered the best'
p ellx ^rousse red Peony. Its large, globu¬
lar, compactly built flowers are rich, even, brilliant, dazzling,
ruby-red, free from objectionable violet or purple shades.
Midseason. Each 90c, 3 for $2.50.
*3905 Festiva Maxima
the list of White Peonies. By some considered the Queen of
all Peonies. It combines enormous size and wondrous beauty.
Often 7 to 8 inches across. Pure snow-white with an occa¬
sional clear carmine marking in center. Each 60c, 3 for
$1.65, doz. $5.00.
3916 Floral Treasure j^^?8JiS2k
clear hydrangea pink. Fine bud and has strong stems. A
fine cut flower variety because it is fragrant. Each 45c,
3 for $1.25.
«9i7 Karl Rosenfield *ch
flower of fine form. Full double, large and solidly built. Strong
erect grower and good sure bloomer. Very good as a keeper
when cut and has no superior as a cut-flower. One of the very
best reds for any purpose. Usual price $1.50 to $2.00. Our
price strong roots $1.25 each, 3 for $3.00.
*3906 Monsieur Jules Elie Call Jd "the36 King
of Peonies. Immense globular, very full flowers. Color
glossy lilac-pink, shading to deep rose at the base, overlaid
with a silvery sheen in the sunlight. The largest Peony in
existence. Attracted the most attention at our show, and
in greatest demand. Each 90c, 3 for $2.50.
3908 Rubra Superba fc.SS, 3g ‘ba‘i:
liant deep crimson, without stamens; very large, full and
double; highly fragrant and the best keeper of the whole
family. It is decidedly the best late dark red. Each 65c,
3 for $1.75.
As hardy as an oak, forming large
No matter how rich or poor you are,
Hardy Perennial Phlox
One of the most useful flowers for summer decorations. Colors vary from pure white to deep crimson. Exceed¬
ingly hardy. Once planted, they require no further attention for several years, but it is advisable to renew them
about every fifth year. They flower from early July to middle of September and 1 to 4 ft. tall. Cut off the first
flower spikes as soon as over, give the plants a good soaking and a second crop of bloom extending until late in
the fall may be expected. _ This is especially true of the beautiful Miss Lingard.
Number after each price refers to color plate on page 139.
3927 R Brilliant deep French-purple. Sometimes
described as ox-blood red. Distinct from all others
in color. 20c, 3 for 50c. No. 8 on Color Plate Page 139.
3932 Rrj <4 PQmaiH Very large trusses. Pure white with large distinct
XJi iiacolUctiU. carmine eye. ©ne Qf the best phloxes grown.
15c, 3 for 40c No. 1 on Color Plate Page 139.
3942 New. Good size, good habit. One of the best
brilliant red varieties. 25c, 3 for 65c. No. 3
on Color Plate Page 139.
3934 T7r*1 rPl 1 T Bright, deep purplish-crimson with lighter halo.
XL/Clctli CU1 Quite distinct and attractive. Very free bloomer.
15c, 3 for 40c. No. 6 on Color Plate Page 139.
3935 TUT re Hiqq T)r»rr New. Strong grower with large pyra-
■LV-LAa* n cto. l midal spikes. Color unique solid blue-
mauve. 20c, 3 for 50c. No. 5 on Color Plate Page 139.
3936 TWHco T irurorrl Distinct new type. Earliest of all in bloom.
lVlloo .Lvlllj^cil LL Waxy white, delicate lavender eye.
Immense long spikes. Each 20c, 3 for 50c. No. 4 on Page 139.
3940 Pinlr Rf-anl -v £ fine new French variety. Immense panicles.
Xl 1 1 rL DCduiy Color clear peach blossom pink. Medium
dwarf habit. 20c, 3 for 50c. No. 2 on Color Plate Page 139.
3929 T? \r-n H Strong grower and profuse bloomer. The standard
XS.Jy llLlo Ll will deep rose-pink variety. Color like the popular Paul
Neyron Rose. Each 20c, 3 for 50c.
See Phlox in Natural Colors on Page 139
Hardy Phlox
3944 Subulata “Moss Pink”
An early spring flowering, creeping or ground
covering type for graves, rockery, etc. Pretty
evergreen foliage completely hidden in April
and May under a mass of pretty rosy-pink
flowers. Subulata is one of the best rock gar¬
den plants, its habit of growth and its ever¬
green foliage making it invaluable in this
location. It grows unusually well in broad
mats in dry rocky soil or on sandy banks.
Unlike most of the perennials its foliage
is very decorative at all times. Small clumps
that can be divided into two or three when
planting. Each 20c, 3 for 50c.
Platycodon or Balloon Flower
3671 A splendid hardy perennial, having tuberous roots
V^IllIlCoC XJCII P iUWCl and forming bushes 2 feet high, with a profusion of
pretty five petaled bell-shaped, star-like flowers, 1J4 to 2 inches across. The flower buds
before opening resemble small balloons, hence the name. A desirable plant, of nominal cost,
that should be in every garden. Two colors, pure white and dark blue, not labeled,
for 30c. 3 of color (R olaritss^ 75c.
Physostegia
3747 Hardy
Pyrethrum
Pyrethrums are of low compact growth with
lace-like foliage of beautiful green, with
multitudes of bloom borne on slender stems
well above the foliage. They make excellent
subjects for edging the taller perennials and
are equally as good massed as bedding plants
or in the herbaceous border.
During June and July these plants bear great
masses of daisy-like flowers in shades of pink,
rose and pure white. They are very easy to
grow and very pretty. If immediately after
blooming the stems and old foliage are cut
from the plant, very often a second crop is
produced in the fall. The plants grow 18 to 24
inches tall. Each 20c, 3 for 50c.
Hardy Pyrethrum
Platycodon or Chinese Bell Flower
3745 Physostegia
False Dragon-Head. One of the most beautiful
af our midsummer hardy flowering perennials,
Forming dense clumps, with numerous spikes 3 to
4 ft. high, bearing delicate tubular pink flowers of
conspicuous beauty. An unique and attractive
plant that stands out among the hardy perennials
when massed or planted among the varieties in
the border. It begins to bloom about the first of
July and if kept cut will flower more or less for
about three months. Perfectly hardy withstand¬
ing the most unfavorable conditions both of
weather and soil. Supplies an abundance of
attractive flowers for cutting. Well worthy a
place in every collection. Each 20c, 3 for 50c,
doz. $1.90.
Many patrons do not care for the names, if they
are sure they get the varieties ordered. More
P than 65 per cent of the Phlox we sell are in
D T f' T7 these collections that are not separately labeled.
I\ I V Li 3943 The g Varieties. Value $1.55 for $1.25.
Chinese Lantern Plant
Stoke sia Cyanea
118
— Hardy Everlasting Sweet
3763 T ot-VrtrniQ T atifoliriQ Hardy perpetual blooming Sweet Peas, fine for
L-'d.LJ.iy 1 U.o i-/ct L11UI1U.O covering old stumps, fences, etc. They are per¬
fectly hardy, increasing in beauty each year. Valuable for cutting. Three colors — White
Pearl, Pink Beauty and Splendens Red. See color plate page 38. Sold only in sets of
three varieties. Set of 3 not separately labeled for only 35c, 3 sets for $1.00.
Peas
3670 Chinese Lantern Plant
Physalis Francheti. A unique and very interesting novelty. Grown for the highly colored
bladder-like fruits, or seed pods which cover the bush in late summer and autumn. These
fruits average about 2 inches in diameter and are a brilliant orange-red when ripe, and
because of their shape and texture, the bush is properly called “Chinese Lantern Plant.”
The illustration is from a branch and will give a very good idea of their novel appearance.
There is great demand for these branches by city florists because when dried they make
beautiful winter decorations, retaining their brilliant color a
long time. See color plate, page 38.
Strong blooming roots 25c each, 3 for 60c, doz. $2.00. jar
Hardy Sweet Scented Violets
3788 Prince of Wales ^ .32
moist soil and partial shade, blooming in early spring, continuing through April and
May. ' Color violet purple. Very fragrant. Each 20c, 3 for 50c.
Sidalcea
Yucca — Adam’s Needle
T?i 1 o m o Among hardy ornamental foliage and flowering plants
■T HdlllCIl LUod this can be classed at the head of the. list. Its broad
sword-like foliage and 5 to 6 ft. tall branched spikes of large, fragrant, drooping,
creamy-white flowers during June and July make it an effective plant for all positions
Strong 2 year roots 25c, 3 for 65c.
New Variegated Yucca
foliage is fully described and priced in two sizes on page 108.
Hardy Everlasting
Sweet Peas
3754 Salvia
Azurea Grandiflora (Meadow
Sage). Very pretty in August
and September with its profusion
of sky-blue flowers. Spreading
2 to 4 foot plants, with swaying
flower wands which arch grace¬
fully clear from the crown.
Each 20c, 3 for 50c.
3755 Stokesia
Hardy Bachelor’s Button. Beautiful sky blue
flowers 2 to 3 inches across. Perfectly hardy
everywhere. Height about two feet. Blooms
from July to October. Each 20c, 3 for 50c.
3785 Veronica
Longifolia “Blue Bird” or Japanese Speed¬
well. The showiest and best of the Speedwells;
forms a bushy plant 2 to 3 ft. high, with long
dense spikes of deep blue flowers from the middle
of July to early in September. A very desirable
hardy perennial that should be more generally
grown. See color plate page 38.
Each 25c, 3 for 65c, doz. $2.50.
3770
Ulmaria or Filapendula. Ele¬
gant hardy border plants with
beautiful fem-like foliage forming
clumps from which numerous
flower spikes 15 to 18 inches high appear in
June to August surmounted by clusters of
pure snow-white flowers. Fine for cut
flowers. Each 20c, 3 for 50c.
3752 Sidalcea
Rose Queen. A desirable hardy perennial
.that is very little known. Well worth a
place in every garden. Produces spikes
2 }/2 to 3 ft. in height, densely covered from
July to September with pretty single rosy-
pink flowers. Each flower about an inch
across. When we first saw this plant in
bloom last summer, we said it should have
a place in our next catalog. Each 25c,
3 for 65c.
3740 Monster Oriental Poppy
Papaver Orientale. These are the royal representatives
of this popular genus, growing about 3 feet high and far sur¬
passing in magnificence of bloom all the other types. For
a display of brilliant coloring nothing equals them during
their time of flowering. May and June, whether planted
singly or in masses. They are easy of culture, almost any
kind of soil suits them, but they do best in a rich
deep loam. Plant them in the fall or early
spring before May 1st; give them water during
dry spells the first season, and mulch with leaves
or stable litter in the fall; treated in this
way, they will increase in size and will have
freedom of bloom for years to come. After they
have finished flowering the plants die back, but
appear again in September, or as soon as the
weather gets cool; during this resting period care
should be taken when cultivating the beds that
the roots are not disturbed. Each 25c, 3 for 65c
3751 Statice Lati folia
(Sea Lavender.) Grows 15 to 18 inches high in
‘clumps of thick, leatheiy foliage, with loose pani¬
cles of tiny delicate bine flowers, in heads 18
inches or more across. Will last for months if
carefully dried. Each 20c, 3 for 50c.
The Perennial
Chart
On pages 106 and 107 you will find a
very comprehensive charting of the
characteristics of dozens of Perennials.
This chart will aid you in laying out
your garden to get the very best effects.
THE TEMPL IN -‘BRADLEY CO., NATIONWIDE SfigDSMEN AND NURSERYMEN, CLEVELAND, OHIO
3825 Set of above 4 Beautiful Hardy Ferns not labeled for 50 cents
3824 Three of each and three extra Ostrich Plume, 15 plants for $2.00
$4.00 3823 Special Hardy Fern Collection $4.00
/4a a special inducement to plant these beautiful Hardy Native Ferns in larger quantities, u>e will send you
TEN strong roots of each of the above four beautiful Hardy Ferns, forty in all, each variety carefully labeled,
packed to carry safely, and delivered to you, all charges prepaid, for only $ 4.00 .
Plant Hardy Native Ferns
Reproduce a little corner of nature’s woodland right in your own garden
Hardy Native Ferns are rapidly growing in popularity as their value is becoming better known. They are easily
grown, and so well adapted for shady locations where little else will succeed. There are usually nooks and
corners around the home grounds where the sun seldom strikes, just the place for assorted clumps of Hardy
Ferns. The above illustration is from an assorted planting in front of a north porch. Our plants come from
northern New England where the temperature often registers away below zero, a guarantee of their hardiness.
A touch of the woods, right at your door step.
Ferns succeed best in a rich, light, loose, fibrous soil, with good drainage. If the soil is inclined to toe soggy, raise the
fern bed two or three inches above the surrounding surface. Before planting make the soil fine, and if possible incor¬
porate some leaf mould from the woods, decayed chip-dirt or soil from around some old building, but never use fresh manure
of any kind. Water the fern bed occasionally with liquid “Watch-em-grow” Plant Food.
fern.
3816 Ostrich Plume Fern SSSSSe
graceful as a palm, and one of the most satisfactory to grow.
Makes a most effective background for other ferns. The fronds
reach a height of two to three feet, with a width of six to
eight inches. Sometimes called “The Palm of the North.” In
the above illustration the tall ferns in the background are
of this variety. One of the most satisfactory ferns for the
amateur to grow, always giving satisfaction. Grows in beauti¬
ful crowns, requiring considerable room. For a background
plant two feet apart, or as single specimens, in
partial shade. Each 25c, 6 for $1.00, 12 for
$1.75.
Christmas
or
Dagger
Frrn
Hayscented
or
Gossamer
Fern
Evergreen Wood Fern
3817
(Aspidium Marginale). A desirable ever¬
green variety. Its large green fronds have a
bluish tinge and are very durable. Cut fronds
will keep a long time. It is easily grown and
can be adapted to varying conditions. A de¬
sirable variety for general use. Each 15c, 6
for 75c, 12 for $1.25.
3818
Hayscented or Gossamer Fern
(Dicksonia). One of the varieties that will grow in either
sun or shade. It propagates itself by underground root-
stalks, and if planted in rich, porous soil will soon form
masses. This is the best variety, to plant where a mass
of from 15 to 18 inches high is desired. Each 25c, 6
for $1.00.
3819 Christmas or Dagger Fern
(Polystichum). A widely known evergreen species, the
fronds being largely used by florists. One of the easiest to
grow and about the best evergreen, hardy fern we know.
Fine for forming an undergrowth among shrubbery. A
good fern to plant with other varieties. Each 25c, 6 for
$1.00, doz. $1.75.
A COMPLETE CROSS-INDEX ON PAGES 3 AND 4 WILL HELP YOU FIND ANY ITEM QUICKLY
- Hardy Flowering Shrubs -
Add Permanent Beauty and Value to Your Home Grounds
Permanent and increasingly beautiful results are more easily
obtained from plantings of hardy flowering shrubs and vines
than from any other sort of
plantings. Nearly all home
owners are beginning to realize
that the small cost in time and
money necessary, is well spent
in securing a well-kept and
attractive home grounds,
adding to the beauty and com¬
fort of their home and increas¬
ing the value of their property.
Plantings of hardy shrubs once
established becomes an estab¬
lished part of your property
almost as permanent as your
house and lend that beauty and
harmony to the house and sur-
roundinglandscape necessary to
produce the complete picture
of beauty and comfort, inter¬
esting and inviting to all who
pass by. Beauty Obtained
Quick results and low cost are two features of the shrubs that
we list in the following pages, strong healthy roots direct trom
our nursery that will quickly
grow into plants of beauty and
at a price that is only possible
because of the great number of
them that we grow and sell.
Just a small amount invested
in hardy flowering shrubs, vines
or hedge plants will give you
results far beyond your expecta¬
tions and add more in beauty
and satisfying comfort to your
home than any investment of
equal amount. To start right,
buy the best and deal with
reliable nurserymen whose
experience benefits you. Mr.
Templin has had 53 years of
intensive experience, and all of
this experience is back of the
plants listed and offered to you
With Few Shrubs in this catalog.
The Principles of Planting
Shrubbery, Roses, Vines or Other Dormant Stock
The careful and correct planting of shrubs has much to do with the way the shrubs will perform for you in later years. It
pays well in later results to give each plant the very best start you can.
WHEN TO PLANT. Although some experts claim that
planting may be done every day of the year We believe that
the proper time is when the plant is in a naturally dormant
condition — that is in the spring and in the fall after the growth
has stopped. Fall planting is just as desirable as spring
planting ninety-nine times out of a hundred. However, go to
the precaution of protecting the plants over the first winter.
If possible prepare the land in the fall for spring planting.
If not do it as early in the spring as you can work the ground.
Dig down deep mixing in rotted manure, compost and decayed
leaves. Remember you are starting a plantation that will
last for years. And do not plant shrubs in a low spot where
water stands.
As soon as the plants arrive heel them in or if you are already
to plant, just put them in a tub or pail with the roots in water.
A wet burlap sack will keep the wind and sun off them. All
broken roots should be taken off with a clean cut.
SETTING. Make a hole broad enough and deep enough to
hold the roots spread out naturally. If the roots are crowded
into too small a space, your shrub will show it later. Set the
shrub so that it will stand at the same level it did in the
nursery row or an inch or two deeper. Hold the stalks with one
hand while with the other sprinkle on fine loose soil so that
the small roots are completely covered.
Shake the stalks up and down to let the dirt get in and around
better. When the hole is about half full, pour in some water
and tread the soil down hard. Then tread down again when
the soil is nearly even with the surface. Leave loose soil on
top to keep the moisture from evaporating and to prevent
baking. When the shrub is firmly set, the top should be cut
back. If there are any weak canes cut them off entirely and
cut the rest back half way.
CUTTING THE TOPS BACK. The reason for this is
plain. When the shrub is taken out of the nursery, no matter i
how much care is used, many of the finer feeding roots are j
broken off. With so much of the root system gone it is only j
fair to cut back the tops to balance the plant up and give the I
roots a chance to support the top.
WINTER PROTECTION is not always necessary but it's a I
safeguard we like to take for the more tender varieties.
After the ground freezes cover the soil around the stalks over :
the roots with a few inches of straw, well rotted manure or
leaves, anything that will keep the frost in the ground and ]
yet that air can get through is sufficient. This prevents the
alternate freezing and thawing during the winter that is so I
liable to push up the roots and expose them to severe
freezing.
Is It Worth While to Plant Shrubs and Vines?
After your house is entirely completed, even after your lawn is
completely established, there seems to be something lacking
to complete the picture and produce an attractive appearance.
What is lacking is easily seen by the photographs reproduced
below, the same house, but what a difference! The planting
of a few hardy flowering shrubs and climbing vines is just the
needed touch to complete the home. How much more
attractive and comfortable it is to the people who must, live
there? And how much more interesting and appealing it
looks to a prospective purchaser?
Where can you spend a few dollars and get as much in beauty
and real lasting value in return as you do from the hardy
shrubs and vines planted around your home?
Surely It Is Worth While — Both in Beauty and Value
THE TEMPLIN-BRADLEY CO., NATIONWIDE SEEDSMEN AND NURSERYMEN, CLEVELAND, OHIO
Where and How to Use Shrubs
121
The foundation planting of shrubs and vines around your porch is undoubtedly the first and most
important feature of your shrub plantings. The sketches below will give you an idea of arrangement,
and the information as to height and season of bloom given in the general descriptions of the shrubs
will help you make your selections. Below we give lists of shrubs adapted to special purposes or
unusual conditions that will also be of help to you if you have any of these conditions. Such plantings
can be made a part at a time if. you do not wish to do it all at one time.
Treatment where porch and entrance are in center:
All shrubs and vines can be furnished in . 1 yr. or 2 yr.
No. 1. 6 Spirea Van Houttei . $1.00 $2.00
2. 6 Forsythia Golden Bells . 1.00 2.00
3. 6 Japanese Barberry. . . 65 1.25
4. 12 Snowberry . 2.50 4.00
5. 3 Weigelia Rosea . 50 1.10
6. 3 Deutzia Pride of Rochester . 50 1.00
7. 2 Vines, Dutchman’s Pipe . 40 .80
8. 2 Clematis Paniculata . 50 1.00
9. 2 Perkins Roses, 1 Red and 1 White . .60 .60
Entire collection 42 plants 1 yr . size . $7.65
The same collection 42 plants 2 yr. size . $13.75
PLAN B
Treatment where porch and entrance are at one side.
This plan may be reversed if desired.
All shrubs and vines can be furnished in . 1 yr. or 2 yr.
No. 1. 3 Deutzia, Pride of Rochester . $0.50 $1.00
2. 21 Japanese Barberry . 2.25
3. 5 Snowberry . 1.10
4. 1 Rose, Dorothy Perkins . 30
5. 1 Rose, Crimson Perkins . 30
6. 1 Clematis Paniculata . 50
7. 1 Hall’s Honeysuckle . 20
Entire collection 33 plants 1 yr. size . $5.15
The same collection 33 plants 2 yr. size .
4.50
1.70
.30
.30
1.00
.40
$9.20
Shrubs for Special Purposes
Because there are so many shrubs of such different
are giving you here helpful information to guide you
Shrubs Suitable for Hedges
Japanese Barberry — Barberis Thunbergi . 18-30 in.
Dwarf Deutzia — Deutzia Gracilis . 2-3 ft.
Altheas — Rose of Sharon . 4-8 ft.
Bush Honeysuckle — Lonicera . 6-8 ft.
Spirea, Anthony Waterer . 2 ft.
Spirea, Van Houttei — Bridal Wreath . 4-6 ft.
Lilacs — Syringas . 6-8 ft.
Privet — California . 2-5 ft.
Privet — L. Lodense . 6-24 in.
Privet — L. Ibota . 2-4 ft.
Privet — L. Ibolium . 18-36 in.
Rose Dwarf Baby Rambler . 18 in.
Suitable for Foundation Plantings
Flowering Almond, Double Pink . 3-4 ft.
Bush Honeysuckle — Lonicera . 6-8 ft.
Sweet Pepper Bush — Clethra Alnifolia . 3-4 ft.
Sweet Shrub— Calycanthus . 5-6 ft.
Golden Elder — Sambucus Aurea . 6-8 ft.
Snowberry — Symphoricarpos . 3-4 ft.
Coral Berry — Indian Currant . 3-5 ft.
Spireas, several yarieties — see general lists for heights.
Hydrangea, Paniculata or Arborescens . 3-4 ft.
Deutzias — Dwarf 2-3 ft. Tall . 6-7 ft.
Mock Orange, Philadelphus in variety . 5-10 ft.
Japanese Barberry, Berberis Thunbergi . 2-3 ft.
Weigelia — Diervilla — Variety Dwarf and Tall.
Privet, in variety — see general list for heights.
Snowball — Virbumum . 6-8 ft.
types, heights of growth, seasons of bloom, etc., we
in selecting varieties suited to your particular needs.
These will do well in Partial Shade
Japanese Barberry, Berberis Thunbergi . 18-30 in.
Sweet Pepper Bush — Clethra Alnifolia . 3-4 ft.
Golden Bells — Forsythia Intermedia . 8-10 ft.
Hydrangea, Arborescens Grandiflora . 3-4 ft.
Privets, in several varieties . 6 in to 5 ft .
Bush Honeysuckle — Lonicera . 6-8 ft.
Mock Orange — Philadelphus varieties . 5-8 ft.
Symphoricarpos — Snowberry and Cora! Berry . 3-4 ft.
These are best for Dry Locations
Japanese Barberry — Berberis Thunbergi . 18-30 in.
Golden Bells — Forsythia Intermedia . 8-10 ft.
Privets — In several varieties . 1-5 ft.
Bush Honeysuckle — Lonicera . 6-8 ft.
Mock Orange — Philadelphus varieties. . .- . 5-8 ft.
Symphoricarpos — Snowberry and Coral Berry . 3-4 ft.
Japanese Snowball — Viburnum . 6-8 ft.
These may be used in Wet or Moist Places
Sweet Pepper Bush — Clethra Alnifolia . 3-4 ft.
Pussy Willow — French Salix Capre . 6-10 ft.
Azalea — Mollis or Sinensi . 2-4 ft.
Golden Elder— Sambucus Aurea . 6-8 ft.
These have Berries or Foliage Attractive
in Winter
Japanese Barberry — Berberis Thunbergi . 18-30 in.
Privet — Ligustrum Ibota . 3-4 ft.
Bush Honeysuckle — Lonicera . 6-8 ft.
Symphoricarpos — Snowberry and Coral Berry . 3-4 ft.
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Treatment of Walk Corners
Beautiful effects can be produced with shrub plantings at
your walk intersections. There is much opportunity for
unusual and novel effects in these plantings, nearly any of the
lower growing shrubs can be combined here. This is also
desirable at the corner of your drive.
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PLAN C
No. 1. Japanese Barberry, f . . . 20 plants
No. 2. Snowberry . . 6 plants
COST — For 1 yr. plants $3.50, 2 yr. plants. .$6.40
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PLAN D
No, 1. Japanese Barberry. . 24 plants
No. 2. Snowberry . . . .; . 6 plants
COST — For 1 yr. plants $3.80, 2 yr. plants. . .$7.00
DO NOT FAIL TO TRY THE SPECIAL MERIT SHRUBS DESCRIBED ON PAGE 122
Items of Special Merit
Flowering
Almond
Bechtel’s Flowering Crab
New Purple Leaved
Japanese Barberry
(Often called Red Leaved Barberry)
3964 Thunbergi Purpurea %A™lyrX
worthwhile outstanding novelty in hardy shrubs introduced,
but, in this new Barberry, we have such a plant. .
It is similar in every respect to the well known green leaved
Japanese Barberry, so popular for the shrubbery border, as
specimen plants <pr for foundation planting and for hedges, but
the foliage of this new variety is of a rich, lustrous, bronzy-
purple, very similar to the richest purple leaved Japanese Maple.
In fact, we believe it will largely take the place of the Japanese
Maple, which is of very slow growth and usually irregular in
form, whereas this new Barberry will form neat, symmetrical
clumps that will be an ornament to any lawn. To produce the
most brilliant colors it should be planted in full sunshine. As
Autumn approaches, it becomes more brilliant in color. In
this coloring it is unequalled by any other shrub and is followed
by the same brilliant scarlet berries.
Strong, one year plants, well branched. Each 50c, 3 for
$1.40, doz. $5.00.
4108 Double Pink
Flowering Almond
Amygdalus. Very desirable and attractive.
Extra early flowering shrubs of rather dwarf
habit. Usually 3 to 4 ft. in height. The
branches are completely covered with pretty
little double pink flowers in early spring before
the leaves appear. This is an unusually valuable
shrub but not grown as widely as it should be.
Adapts itself well to any location but is probably
best as a single specimen in a position where it
may develop to its fullest beauty. They should be
planted somewhat deeper than most shrubs, in a
well drained soil in full sun. Combines well with
other shrubs but for best effect should be in front
row. The foliage is quite ornamental throughout
the summer. This shrub usually sells at 65c to 75c
or more. Our Special Price, 2 year 18 to 24
inches, 45c each, 3 for $1.25.
Purple Barberry
4107 Bechtel’s Double
Flowering Crab
This is not a shrub, but rather develops into a small
tree. It is perfectly hardy everywhere, succeed¬
ing nicely in all soils and climates. It would be
difficult to describe its wonderful beauty when
in bloom, the branches bending under a profusion
of delicate pink, delightfully fragrant roses. The
only sweet scented double flowering crab. It will
require a little more room than the ordinary
flowering shrubs on account of its tree-like habit
of growth, and its full beauty can only be known
and appreciated when it has plenty of room to
develop. It is very often used as a single specimen
plant for lawn planting and in this location during
its blooming period in May and June presents one
of the most gorgeous sights imaginable. Its foli¬
age is of a rich glossy green somewhat similar to
the ordinary apple tree. A Flowering Crab or two
will add to the attractiveness of any home.
The usual price is 75c to $1.00 or more.
Our price, 2 year, 18 to 24 inches only 50c, 3
for $1.50.
New Double French Lilacs
Here is an opportunity to procure some of these wonderful Hybrid French Lilacs
for your home. They are quite distinct from our common single Lilacs, being of
dwarf, compact growth, and producing their large clusters of perfectly double
flowers when only 2 or 3 feet high. Often blooming the second year after plant¬
ing. They are absolutely sure to bloom freely every year. While the old-
fashioned Lilacs are often very shy bloomers. These French varieties will not
sprout from the root as many other varieties do. We have selected two of the
most desirable varieties as follows:
4017 Madam Casimir
Perier
Large compact panicles of pure white.
Double, very fragrant flowers. Strong
well rooted plants, 15 to 18 inches
high, 60c each.
4018 Michael Buchner
Dwarf, stocky growth and delicately
beautiful trusses of fragrant lilac-blue
flowers. Strong well rooted plants,
15 to 18 inches high, 60c each.
The usual price of the Double French
varieties is $1.00 or more each.
OUR SPECIAL PRICE
4019 The Two varieties only $1.00.
SPECIAL OFFER
Here is an offer you cannot afford to
miss. One Each of the Above Five
Special Merit Shrubs. Value $2.75.
4249 The Five Shrubs Only $2.00
Double French Lilacs
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THE TEMPLIN-BRADLEY CO., NATIONWIDE SEEDSMEN AND NURSERYMEN, CLEVELAND, OHIO
Hardy Flowering Shrubs
123
Double Althea
3952 Double Red
3961 Double Violet
3962 Set of 3 Varieties. 1 year size for only 50c.
Every home should be surrounded by a carefully selected assort¬
ment of hardy shrubs. By this means a continual succession of
flowers may be had throughout the season. Once established,
they require little attention, increasing in size and effectiveness
from year to year.
Sizes of Shrubs
1 Vpqr Qi'yp Our one year size except where Otherwise stated will be strong,
X X Cdi U14C field grown, dormant plants, 12 to 18 inches high, but cut back to
about 12 inches, ready to plant.
9 Vpar Qi -7 These are the one year size, transplanted and grown another year
2, X Cdi Except where otherwise stated, they will be 18 to 30 inches high,
well branched much heavier than the 1 year size, but cut back to about 18 inches.
Altheas, “Rose of Sharon”
Attractive hardy shrubs or small trees, easily grown, and
forming symmetrical small trees 6 to 8 feet high; also grown
as flowering hedges. Large showy flowers. July to October
3951 Tinn “hip WTlif-f* (Jeanne de Arc). This is
UOUDie W Hire the best pure white double¬
flowering variety. Each 20c.
(Boule de Feu). The freest blooming of all the double varieties.
Each 20c.
A desirable new variety entirely distinct in color.
Japanese Barberry
Thunbergi, one of the most useful and desirable of all shrubs. It is dwarf
bushy and rounded in form. Unsurpassed for edging in groups of shrubbery, as a
screen, in front of porches or for small clumps or single specimen plants. We sell
50.000 annually. See also page 127 for hedges.
3960 1 year, each 15c, 12 for $1.00, 25 to 50 at 10c each, 100 for $8.00.
4110 2 year, each 25c, 12 for $2 00, 25 to 50 at 14c each, 100 for $12.00.
Butterfly Bush
Buddleia, Magnifica, Summer Lilac. One of the most desirable summer flowering shrubs,
beginning to bloom in July, it continues until cut by severe frost. The flowers are of a pleasing
shade of violet mauve. Succeeds everywhere and blooms freely the first season. In the North it
dies down to the ground in winter, forming a new bush each year 5 to 6 feet high. In August
and September every branch carries a beautiful
spike of fragrant flowers that attracts many
butterflies, hence the name" Butterfly Bush.”
Grows very rapidly, soon forming a large bush or
clump.
3963 Strong 1 year blooming size plants 30c;
3 for 75c.
Clethra Alnifolia
Sweet Pepper Bush. 3-4 ft. A handsome
little shrub, delightfully fragrant in August and
September when covered with long, showy
wands of creamy white flowers. It is valuable
for the front of the border, as it grows only 3 to
4 feet tall, and on account of its pleasing scent,
it is very popular in the little shrub groups so
often planted in the comers by the porch.
3967 1 year. Each 30c, 3 for 80c.
4117 2 year. Extra
3966 Beauty Berry. A pretty shrub from 1 to
4 feet high, more at home south of the Ohio, but
practical in the North if given a sheltered posi¬
tion and winter protection. It blooms pro¬
fusely during August -with small axillary
clusters of pink flowers, these followed by berry
bunches colored a light violet. If top should
freeze, young shoots will come up and flower
and fruit the next season. Very attractive and
interesting. Strong plants, 18 to 24 inches.
Each 35c, 3 for $1.00.
Bush Honeysuckles
Lonicera. The upright Honeysuckles have bright, pretty flowers followed by showy berries
that last through the fall. Make very desirable bushy screening hedges, and the nucleus of
tall shrub groups.
"R All o A 1 Ki A Q A handsome hybrid of strong growth. Flowers white, in great fragrant
xj tnd .rxi UiUU clusters, followed by attractive ropes of red berries.
3993 4.1.1 year size. Each 20c, 3 for 50c. 4143 2 year size. Each 40c, 3 for $1.00.
nrJ'Qrir*a ^ ^eet- This is very attractive when in blossom, being one of
Let i.L,ct i.\uaca the few -early pink-flowering shrubs, followed by bright red
berries that stay on all summer.
3995 1 year size. Each 20c, 3 for. 50c. 4145 2 year size. Each 40c, 3 for $1.00.
3997. Set of 2 varieties. 1 year sizes 35c. 4147 Set of 2 varieties. 2 year sizes 70c.
Calycanthus Sweet Shrub
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A universal favorite for a hundred years or more. Also called "Spice Bush” as the bark is
quite fragrant. Blooms in June and intermittently throughout the summer. Delightfully
fragrant, chocolate-brown flowers. Every home ground should contain one of these shrubs.
Height 5 to 6 feet.
3968 1 year. Each 25c, 3 for 60c.
4118 2 year well branched. Each 40c, 3 for $1.10.
HARDY SHRUBS ARE AN INVESTMENT THAT ADD TO THE VALUE OF YOUR HOME
Hardy Flowering Shrubs— -
Deutzias
Showy Japanese shrubs of the highest ornamental merit and adapted to ail -good soils.
Their clean foliage, upright dense growth, free flowering nature, renders them especially
valuable.
■priHp of 6-7 ^ The most popular and desirable variety.
jt i iut Producing in May and June an abundance of pretty
delicate pinkish-white flowers. See cut.
3975 Strong 1 year 20c, 3 for 50c. 4125 2 year 35c, 3 for $1.00.
/''Lp Qpilic 2-3 ft. A very pretty dwarf growing variety. Largely grown in po{s
VJ l atlllo for Easter Flowers. Equally desirable for the lawn; habit similar to
Spirea, A. Waterer. For pot culture plant in an 8 inch pot in November and place in
a cool cellar. Place in a warm room in January and you will have a beautiful plant for
Easter. 3976 1 year well branched 25c each. 4126 2 year 45c each. _
Forsythia §sK,n
o 8-10 ft. The earliest to bloom and most desirable of all the
J.11LC1 11 1C LI id Forsythias. The first shrub to bloom in Spring, lightening up the
garden with a glistening mass of
golden yellow flowers. Here in Cleve¬
land they are seen in great abundance
at our wealthy homes. Unsurpassed
for background clumps or masses of
shrubbery.
3985 Strong 1 year 20c, 3 for 50c,
doz. $1.75.
Deutzia, Pride of Rochester 4135 Two year 35c, 3 for $1.00.
Hydrangeas
Arborescens Grandiflora
drangea or Snowball Hydrangea.) This magnificent hardy American shrub
is the very finest addition to this class of plants found in many a year. The
blooms are of the very largest size, of pure snow-white color and the foliage
is finely finished. One of its most valuable characteristics is its coming into
bloom just after the passing of the early spring shrubs ; while its long period
of bloom from early June through August, makes it doubly valuable.
3999 One year 25c, 3 for 70c, doz. $2.50.
1149 Two year 45c, 3 for $1.25, doz. $4.50.
Paniculata Grandiflora
time when few other shrubs are in flower, the flowers remain until destroyed
by frost. The flowers are pure white, changing to pink and are borne in immense
clusters. Fine for hedges. For best results cut back to the ground each spring
because the fewer branches allowed to grow, the larger the panicles will be.
4000 One year 10 to 15 inches 25c, 5 for $1.00, doz. $2.00.
4150 Two year 18 to 24 inches 40c, 3 for $1.10, doz. $4.00.
3990 Hardy Hibiscus
Mallow Marvels. The most valuable acqui¬
sition in hardy herbaceous plants introduced
in recent years. Forms large plants or clumps
5 to 6 feet high, and 3 to 4 feet across which
produce their many large blooms in the most
beautiful colors from white through various
shades of pink and red to brilliant crimson.
They are grown from seed but they do not
always come true to color. We grow them
in separate colors and when 3 or more
are ordered we send separate colors. Strong
1 year blooming size. Each 15c, 4 for
50c.
3991 Hypericum
Prolificum. A very desirable shrubby
perennial for the border or lawn, producing
long, slender, much branched stems, which
are of free, graceful and pendulous habit.
The flowers are borne freely from July to late
September and are a rich golden yellow, 2
inches or more in diameter, resembling im¬
mense single buttercups. The numerous
yellow stamens and crimson anthers add
much to the attractiveness of the flowers.
Of very easy culture and especially useful
and desirable for a sunny location. 3 to 4 ft.
tall. Each 25c, 3 for 65c.
Hydrangea, Paniculata Grandiflora
Double French Lilacs
New Double French Lilacs
Here is an opportunity to procure some of these wonderful Hybrid French Double
Lilacs for your home. They are quite distinct from our common single- Lilacs, being
of dwarf, compact growth, and producing their large clusters of perfectly double
flowers when only 2 or 3 ft. high. Often blooming the second year after planting.
They are absolutely sure to bloom freely every year. While the old-fashioned Lilacs
are often very shy bloomers. We have selected two- of the most desirable varieties
as follows:
4017 Madam
4018 Michael
The usual price for these French Lilacs is SI. 00 to $1.25 each.
Our Special Price Either Variety
Strong well rooted plants 15 to 18 inches high, 60c each.
_ 4019 The two varieties for $1.00. _
Common Lilac or Syringa
4015 Common Purple. The old-fashioned variety and still one ofdhe best. Each
25c, 3 for 65c.
4016 Common White. Similar to above, with pure white fragrant flowers. Each
25c, 3 for 65c.
4020 Persian Lilac. More slender growth and smaller foliage. A more profuse
bloomer and not so subject to sprouting. Each 30c, 3 for 75c.
Pacimir Large compact panicles of pure white,
V-'dollIlll rCilCi double very fragrant flowers.
RllcfiriPr Dwarf. Stocky growth and delicately beau-
XJULiillCl tiful trusses of fragrant Lilac-blue flowers.
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THE TEMPLIN-BRADLEY CO., NATIONWIDE SEEDSMEN AND NURSERYMEN, CLEVELAND, OHIO
Hardy Flowering Shrubs
Mock Orange (Philadelphus)
One of the most popular of our larger growing shrubs for back¬
ground to other lower growing varieties blooming freely in
May and June?
f''r»rrkn orinc (Garland Syringa) 6-8 ft. This is the popular
vUI Olldl lUo fragrant “Mock Orange” well known everywhere
because of its waxy-white flowers in May and June.
4025 Strong 1 year 20c, 3 for 50c.
4175 Two year 35c, 3 for $1.00, doz., $3.50.
rarwdi flora 7-10 ft. This is a more vigorous grower than
UldnUlllUl d Coronarius. The flowers are also larger but not
quite so fragrant. Where a strong growing, tall plant is wanted, there
is nothing better.
4026 Strong 1 year size 20c, 3 for 50c.
4176 Two year size 35c, 3 for $1.00, doz. $3.50.
New Double Mock Oranges
\7i r cri r» o 1 i c A magnificent new variety that is sure to become
V felllctilo popular. The flowers are large usually semi¬
double; very fragrant and produced in profusion. Decidedly one of
the best varieties of Mock Orange.
4027 One year, 12 to 18 inches. Each 30c, 3 for 80c.
4177 Strong two year, 2 to 2J4 ft. Each 50c, 3 for $1.35.
p I _ _ One of the best of the many new varieties being intro-
V-TldCltl duced. The attractive flowers are extra large, perfectly
double, rich creamy white and produced in large thick clusters. We
do not hesitate to recommend this new variety.
4028 One year, 12 to 18 inches. Each 45c, 3 for $1.25.
luubn. vsieuige,
Pnrnlp T nnUP/l TD1lvrn Prunus Pissardi. A purple leaved shrub or
* '-II piC L/CdVCU X^iUIlJ. small growing tree, the branches are very dark
purple covered in the spring with a mass of single white flowers. When they first
appear the leaves are a lustrous crimson changing to a rich dark purple retaining
their color throughout the season. Very ornamental for planting in the lawn or garden.
4201 Special Price, 2 to 3 feet. 50c each, 3 for $1.25.
New Bush Cherry
Hansen’s Bush of dwarf habit and pro¬
ductive of edible fruits the size of an
olive. A beautiful ornamental shrub.
Full description on page 108
3974 2 year, 18 to 24 inches, 30c each,
4 for $1.00. _
French Pussy Willow
Salix Capre “Promise of Spring.”
A cultivated variety of Pussy Willow
that is becoming quite popular. Cut
the branches during the winter months,
place in a vase in a warm room and
watch them develop. The buds will be¬
gin to unfold and disclose the pretty
catkins and in a few days more they will
be loaded with a
golden pollen. Very
easily grown. They
delight in a moisty
soil. Plant on the
lawn with other
shrubs or better,
along a small
stream.
4050 Price extra
strong plants 3 to
4 ft. cut back.
Each 35c, 3 for
$1.00.
The Sorbaria Sorbifolia is a very ornamental Shrub
Sorbaria Sorbifolia
A valuable ornamental shrub very little known, well worthy a place in every home grounds. The name is
derived from Sorbus, the botanical name of the Mountain Ash, which the foliage resembles. Forms sym¬
metrical upright plants 3 to 5 ft. in height. Producing a profusion of pure white panicals, 5 to 8 inches long
in June and July. Introduced in America from Asia, hardy everywhere. Try it, and you will have some-
thing new to show your friends and neighbors. 4218 Strong Plants, 18 to 24 inches 40c each, 3 for $1.00.
Scarlet Japonica
p t nn i o or Japan Quince. Very popular and desirable shrub completely covered with dazzling
W '-lOIlld scarlet flowers in early spring before the leaves appear, followed by small fruit which are
quite fragrant when ripe. The plants have protecting thorns and are very desirable grown as hedges, pro¬
ducing a most brilliant effect when in bloom.
4055 1 year, 12 to 18 inches, 25c each, 3 for 60c, doz. $2.00.
4205 2 year, 18 to 30 inches, 40c each, 3 for $1.00, doz. $3.50. _
Sambucus Aurea
Golden Elder. A strong growing, golden leaved ornamental shrub from Europe, desirable for growing as
single specimens on the lawn or in groups with other shrubs. Grows naturally 6 to 8 ft. but can easily be
trimmed to a neat bush. One of the best golden leaved shrubs we know, as it holds the golden yellow
color throughout the hot summer months. 4060 Strong one year plants 25c each, 3 for 65c. _
Symphoricarpos
^nnwhprrv 3-4 ft- Neat shrubs of slender, graceful medium growth, having pretty small pink
OllO W UC1 1 y flowers in June, followed by large clusters of waxy-like snow white berries through¬
out the summer, autumn and early winter.
4065 Strong one year size 25c, 3 for 65c. 4215 Two year 40c, 3 for $1.00. _
C'r>ra1 'Rprrtr Indian Currant. Similar to Snowberry in habit of growth. Its beauty lies in the
V_^U1 di J_>Ci 1 y wonderful profusion of coral berries. The branches becoming veritable ropes of
berries in late slimmer and early winter.
3970 One year 20c, 3 for 50c. 4120 Two year 40c, 3 for $1.00.
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Popular Spireas
Our most useful dependable and popular
shrubs are in this class. You Can select varie¬
ties that will assure continuous flowers
throughout the entire summer.
Anthony Waterer ££& i&TS
forming neat, round bushes two feet high. Large, flat sprays
of rosy crimson flowers from June to September. Useful
for bordering porches or clumps of large shrubs. Cut the
flowers as they turn brown, and the plant will bloom
continually throughout the summer and autumn. We sell
annually 12,000 to 15,000 plants.
4070 One year 8 to 12 inch 20c, 3 for 50c, doz. $1.75.
4220 Two year 12 to 15 inch, many branches 40c, 3
for $1.00, doz. $3.50.
Aren if- a Garland Spirea. The unusual mass of tiny
fe U. Let white flowers crowd the pendent branches,
making it one of the showiest of spring shrubs. . Foliage
bright green, leaves very narrow and attractive. Similar to
Thunbergii but a stronger grower about 2 ft. high.
4072 Only 1 year size 8 to 12 inch 25c, 3 for 65c,
doz. $2.00.
p011nc0 AIKq Might be called White Anthony
V^cUiUoa Ucn Waterer, which it closely resembles,
except in color of flowers, which are pure white. Dwarf bushy
growth; blooms all summer if old flowers are cut off.
4078 One year. Each 20c, 3 for 50c.
Similar to A. Waterer, but a trifle taller, with
r lUcUCll broader leaves. Bright crimson flowers in
dense corymbs during July and August. The corymbs are
much larger than A. Waterer.
4074 One year 8 to 12 inch, branched 20c, 3 for 50c,
doz. $1.75.
Golden Leaved Spirea g^'o^TeS
golden leaved shrubs for the contrast it offers. The young
foliage is bright golden, nicely shaded. One of the strongest
growing spireas, attaining a height of 8 to 10 feet.
4075 One year 15 to 18 inch 20c, 3 for 50c, doz. $1.75.
4225 Two year 18 to 30 inch 35c, 3 for $1.00, doz. $3.50.
HPVm -nKf^r crii ^ dense, fluffy bush, 3 to 5 ft. The
nu.il DC1 g,H feathery foliage is a peculiar but pleasing
shade of yellowish green, changing in autumn to bright
red and orange. One of the earliest. A mass of snow white
flowers in early May.
4076 One year 8 to 12 inch, well branched, 20c, 3 for
50c, 12 for $1.75.
Spirea Van Houtte or Bridal Wreath
\7a-r* TTnnffp Bridal Wreath or Bridal Bower.
V dll Xx.OU.LLC 4-6 ft. White. May. This is the most
useful hardy shrub. It is so popular that we sell more of
it than any other variety we grow. The flowers are in flat
clusters, usually an inch or more across, produced on
spreading, pendent branches often drooping to the ground.
In full bloom they are a mass of white and never fail to
attract attention. The foliage is an attractive green which it
retains late in the year. This variety can be used in any
location for hedging, grouping and mass effect. There is
nothing superior in the catalog. Succeeds almost as well on
the north side of house in shade, as in full sunshine.
4071 One year 12 to 18 inches 20c, 3 for 50c, 12 for
$1.50, 25 to 50 at He each, 100 for $10.00.
4221 Two year 18 to 24 inches 35c, 3 for $1.00, doz.
$3.50, 25 to 50 at 27c each, 100 for $25.00.
4081 Set of 7 Spireas, one year sizes, value $1.45 for only $1.25.
A -Fri no n Temciriv Strong, slender shrubs, 6 to 8
rliriCan l dindrix ft. Feathery foliage. Sprays
of delicate pink flowers in early spring before the leaves
appear. Blooms at intervals throughout the summer. Very
attractive.
4085 One year strong plants 20c, 3 for 50c.
Viburnum Snowball
Or»l 1 1 n a 1 i q 8 to 10 ft. The old, well-known and
'“-,Pu,lUo OLCHilb popular large growing shrub com¬
monly called Snowball. Covered in May and June with great
pendant balls of white flowers. These plants do well in full
sun or semi-shade and develop to perfection in a dry soil.
4062 One year 12 to 15 inches, each 25c, 3 for 65c.
4212 Strong two year plants, each 40c, 3 for $1.10.
Vitex
Tnpico An interesting flowering shrub. Very little known.
XllClod Forms graceful, shapely attractive plants 3 to 4
feet high with nicely divided foliage with aromatic odor. The
pretty lavender-blue flowers on long terminal spikes, or
racemes, begin blooming in July, continuing without interrup¬
tion until frost. If you want a really pretty shrub that your
neighbors do not have, try this, as we feel sure you will like it.
It may not be absolutely hardy in the extreme North.
Should the top winter kill, cut it back, and the new growth
will spring up and bloom freely.
4089 Price, 2 to 3 ft. 35c, 3 for 90c.
Weigelas
Weigela
An ornamental and popular class of graceful shrubs. The beautiful trumpet shaped flowers
appear in May and June in such profusion as to almost completely hide the foliage. Is very
desirable for the border and for grouping.
EVel Rcltllkc ^he most distinct and beautiful of all Weigelas. Color deep carmine
4242 2 year size only 40c, 3 for $1.00.
tiT • i p Pink. May. The most popular Weigela sold today. Its delicate
VVClgCIa. XvOSCci pink bell-shaped blossoms are borne in great profusion along great
arching canes.
4090 1 year 20c, 3 for 50c, doz. $1.80. 4240 2 year 35c, 3 for $1.00, doz. $3.50.
Weigela Rosea Nana Variegata white; flowers pink; dwarf; one of
the most useful and choice variegated leaved shrubs.
4091 1 year 20c, 3 for 50c, doz. $1.80. 4241 2 year 40c, 3 for $1.00, doz. $3.50.
THE TEMPLIN-BRADLEY CO., NATIONWIDE SEEDSMEN AND NURSERYMEN, CLEVELAND, OHIO
Hardy Ornamental Hedge Plants
Ornamental hedges are fast replacing the old wood and iron fences for bound¬
ary lines. They add much to the appearance of the home, increasing in
beauty from year to year. Japanese Barberry and Privet are most used.
3-year-old California Privet
Japanese Barberry Hedge
4184 Hardy Japanese Privet, Ibota
A strong growing variety of spreading compact habit. Absolutely hardy everywhere.
Can be depended on for hedges, also valuable as a shrub, as it has a profusion of
fragrant plum-like white flowers in June, followed by blue-black berries., We can
supply this variety only in heavy well branched plants with a dozen or more branches.
Just what you want to form a hedge quickly. 3 year size, Doz. $2.00, 25 to 50 at
15c each, 100 for $12.00.
New Hardy Privet
Tholilim ^ Valua-Ne new Privet. A hybrid of Ibota and California Privets,
UOllUJ.11 combining the best qualities of both. Its foliage is lustrous, similar to
the favorite California but much more branching and a stronger grower. Claimed
to be hardy in Northern Michigan.
4036 1 year 12 to 15 in. Price, 25 to 50 at 10c each, $9.00 per 100.
4186 Two year heavy branched, 18 to 24 inch. Price $12.00 per 100.
Beautiful Hardy Flowering Hedge
3956 “Rose of Sharon.” These beautiful free-flowering hardy shrubs
2*.l bUCd are very inexpensive and make wonderfully attractive hedges when
in bloom. Very desirable for, division fence between city lots or between the lawn and
vegetable garden. Bloom from July to October, with flowers in many colors. They
can be kept trimmed to any desired height. In full bloom for about three months.
Price, 12 to 18 inches, 25 for $2.00, 50 for $3.75, 100 for $7.00.
New Dwarf Privet
4035 Lodense. An outstanding new development in
Privets, which converts the beautiful foliage and twig
formation of Ovalifolium, onto a slow-growing densely
compact dwarf bush which can be used without shearing
for very low hedges and borders. It can be planted close
and kept clipped down like Boxwood, which it closely
resembles. As it is comparatively new, the supply is
limited. We have a fine stock of well branched 10 to
12 inch 1 year plants. Doz. $1.25, 25 to 50 at 10c
each, 100 for $8.00.
California Privet
L. Ovalifolium. Quick growing, straight, densely
clothed shoots; the foliage in precise arrangement, a
dark shiny green. The handsomest and most generally
used of the entire group for hedging, clipped specimens
or for massing; but unfortunately not reliably hardy in
extreme northern sections, where we recommend Ibota
and Ibolium.
4040 One year size, 12 to 18 inch. Doz. $1.10, 25
to 50 at 8c each, 1O0 for $7.00.
For Immediate Effect
We have an extra fine stock of tlyee year old plants
that we can recommend where immediate effect is
desired. See cut below, showing size and quality.
4191 Three year extra strong, doz. $2.00, 25 to 50
at 13c each, 100 for $12.00.
Japanese Barberry
(Berberis Thunbergii). We consider this the best hedge plant
in existence. Beautiful throughout the year; its bright red berries
make it even more attractive in the winter than the summer. Its
compact growth and thorny branches make a defense hedge that
after five years’ growth will turn cattle. As an untrimmed hedge,
it requires no attention except an occasional cutting of a few
straggling branches. Plant 12 to 15 inches apart. We sell more
than 50,000 of this variety annually.
3960 Extra strong 1 yr. branched. $1.00 per doz., $8.00 per 100.
4110 Two year transplanted. Many branches. Doz. $2.00,
25 to 50 at 14c each, 100 for $12.00.
SMALL HEDGES GO FAR IN ADDING TO THE BEAUTY OF YOUR HOME GROUNDS
— - Hardy Climbing Vines -
Nothing adds more to the attractiveness of any home than a well selected assortment of
hardy vines. A porch without vines is desolate and incomplete. Vines are exceptionally
valuable for turning unsightly fences and buildings into things of beauty. The following list
comprises the most desirable varieties.
Ampelopsis Veitchii
Aristolochia
Panic ulata
Jackmanii
Ampelopsis
Upj 4- ph i i (Boston Ivy) . This vine undoubtedly stands
V cJ.LCi.Ail higher in the estimation of the people than
any other. Once it is established it grows rapidly and will
stay indefinitely needing only an occasional trimming to keep
it within bounds. It is not attacked by disease or insects
and the fo'liage is not injured by smoke and dirt of cities.
The glossy leaves turn to a brilliant orange-scarlet in the fall.
Its greatest value is in its clinging to any brick or stone wall,
and will completely cover any house or other building even
to the height of 30 to 40 ft. or more.
4251 Strong one year size 20c, 3 for 50c, doz. $1.75.
4301 Two year size 35c, 3 for $1.00, doz. $3.00.
TT-pi aplmanni A greatty, improved variety of the
A-‘/AAfc>'-'AAAAClAAAAA Virginia Creeper, with dense foliage
of a glossy light green in summer, changing to a brilliant
crimson in the autumn. On a rough stone surface it will
cling without support in the same way as the Veitchii.
4253 Strong 1 year size 20c, 3 for 50c, doz. $1.75.
4263 Celastrus Scandens
Climbing Bitter-Sweet. Handsome glossy foliage and large clusters of
beautiful orange crimson fruits retained all winter. Its graceful sprays of
berries make charming winter house decorations. A popular vine for cover¬
ing rough fences, or other unsightly places. Each 25c, 3 for 60c.
Small Flowering Clematis
Rapid growing of very easy culture, worthy a place in
every home grounds.
4260 Paniculata or Snowbank ^ted
Japanese Clemantis. Completely covered in September
with a mantle of pure-snow-white fragrant flowers.
Strong 1 year, heavy rooted, each 25c, 3 for 60c,
doz. $2.00.
4259 Coral Clematis SfitSk
species producing very pretty ball-shaped, coral-red
flowers from early June until late fall. Strong roots,
each 35c, 3 for $1.00, doz. $3.50.
4264 f'VieTka An interesting variety that is not
V_^l lopd well known. Similar to Coccinea,
except in color, being rich blue. Each 30c, 3 for 80c,
4265 The 3 Small Flowering Varieties for 80c.
Aristolochia Sipho
Large Flowering Clematis
These desirable large flowering Clematis require more
careful culture than the small flowered varieties. They
require rich deep soil, good drainage, and an abundance
of water. They.should be planted with the crown 2 to 3
inches below the surface.
4261 Tarlrmflnii The P°P^aT lar?e1_ flowering
J dLaillaHil variety. Color rich velvety-
purple, 4 to 5 inches across. Each 65c, 3 for $1.60.
4258 TT„r»rt7’ii Similar to Jackmanii, except in
XT. Cl 11 y 11 color, which is pure white. Each
65c, 3 for $1.60.
4262 The two varieties for $1.20.
Hardy
Vine
Seeds
Page 36
Dutchman’s Pipe. A vigorous rapid climbing vine, with dense, overlapping
foliage. The flowers, however, are of little value, compared with the luxuriant
green foliage. We offer two varieties.
4254 This is a fine large leaved variety, the leaves often 6 to 8
OipiiU inches across. Grafted plants. Each 60c, 2 for $1.00.
4252 The foliage not as large as Sipho, rapid climber,
A CM.I1C11 LvJoct dense overlapping foliage. Much more reasonable
in price. Each 25c, 3 for 60c.
4255 The two varieties for 75c.
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FOR FIRST YEAR RESULTS PLANT ANNUAL VINES. SEE PAGES 34, 35 AND 36.
Honeysuckle
Beautiful effect obtained with Silver Lace Vines.
Lonirerfl ^>opu^ar barc*y deciduous climbing vines unsurpassed for decorating
porches, arbors, or for covering unsightly places. The delightful
fragrance of the flowers adds to their popularity.
4270 Tor>cm Very rapid climber. Evergreen foliage, creamy-white,
japcui fragrant flowers from June to August. A most satis¬
factory vine to plant. Strong plants each 20c, 3 for 50c, doz. $1.75.
4271 Coral or Scarlet Trumpet ^uite disti.nct fT°m HaU’s iapan
in clusters. Each 20c, 3 for 50c.
4272 Ai-irpn "PefinnlQl-Q The golden-leaved Honeysuckle, their foliage
Cel XVCLILU.ld.La beautifully veined golden yellow, flowers
creamy yellow and fragrant. Each 35c, 3 for 95c.
4273 The set of 3 Varieties for 65c.
Japanese Kudzu Vine
(“Jack-and-the-Bean-Stalk” Vine)
A remarkably rapid growing vine for ornament and shade. It produces many graceful
twining stems, 20 to 30 feet long, in a season. Leaves are dark green and of soft woolly
texture. Purple flowers, resembling miniature Wistaria, are borne in clusters.
4276 Strong roots. Each 30c, 3 for 75c.
Lycium Chinense
Hall’s Japan Honeysuckle
i27a Chinese Matrimony Vine "S* ^SditS'
Every branch producing a profusion of handsome, small purple flowers followed later
by an abundant crop of scarlet, oblong berries in drooping clusters. The berries a half-
inch or more in length. It is a practical carpet vine, highly efficient, as a bank retainer.
Its rapid growth will soon cover old stumps, fences or unsightly places. Each 25c,
3 for 65c.
Silver Lace Vine
Polygonum Auberti .SSSXS’jXS
valuable rapid climbing, hardy vines introduced in
many years. The plant is a quick growing vine of
twining habit, often attaining a height of 25 to 30
ft. in a season, producing more flowers than any
other hardy vine we know, throughout the summer
and fall months, literally covered with silvery-
white foamy sprays. The illustration from a
photograph gives a very good idea of the great
beauty. This splendid vine is usually offered in
growing plants, which are rather difficult to trans¬
plant. We are fortunate in having a supply of
heavy, dormant pot plants, which are 2 year field
grown plants, guaranteed to give you satisfaction.
If you have a place for a beautiful permanent hardy
vine, you will be delighted with this splendid
variety.
4330 Strong 2 year vines 65c, 2 for $1.20.
FOR IMMEDIATE EFFECT FROM
VINES
During the first season while your
hardy vine roots are becoming estab¬
lished, try planting some annual vine
seed to give you immediate results.
See pages 34 and 36.
Scarlet Trumpet Vine
Wisteria
,■ i 4256 Bienoma Radicans a TOb s^ climbing vine. Its orange scarlet trumpet-shaped
* \ ... P, , .*VclU.lLcUlS flowers cluster at the tip of branches. Produces an abundance
J ot beautiful dark green foliage which makes it very desirable for covering summer houses arbors or
“ nistic fences. It clings tightly with its twining tendrils which are borne at intervalsalong the branches
Easily established and grows luxuriantly. Strong 1 year plants 20c each, 3 for 50c.
Chinese Wisteria
One of the handsomest subjects for use on pergolas, porches and trellises; with attractive foliage and
magnificent dense drooping clusters of pea-shaped flowers, crowning the top. Blue panicles about 12
niches long. A vigorous rampant grower, producing an abundance of foliage which is both beautiful
and decorative.
4267 Strong 1 year size 25c each, 3 for 55c.
Grafted Plants
We have some complaint that Wisteria plants grown from seed are slow in beginning to bloom The
following we have had grafted from blooming plants and should bloom much earlier than the -above
4317 2 year. White 50c, 3 for $1.35.
4318 2 year. Purple 50c, 3 for $1.35.
4319 The Two for 90c.
A COMPLETE CROSS-INDEX ON PAGES 3 AND 4 WILL HELP YOU FIND ANY ITEM QUICKLY
Plant More Roses
Roses are growing in favor every day in all parts of the world, and deservedly so, for no class of
flowering plants gives so much pleasure and value as the Rose. The marvelous beauty and
fragrance of the Rose as a cut flower is appreciated by every one, but only those who have grown
them in their own garden, can realize the immense amount of pleasure and satisfaction
that comes with the privilege of going into their own garden and cutting a handful of beau¬
tiful roses for decorating their home, almost any day during the season. Some people think
that it is difficult to grow Roses. But such is not the case. Good soil and a little care will
produce the desired blooms surprisingly easy.
Hybrid Tea Rose
What Roses to Plant
There are many types of Roses but for the home garden some types
are impractical. Several of the main classes, however, can be easily
and successfully grown by any one. The Everblooming Hybrid Tea
Rose is without a doubt the most popular and useful class of Rose
today, and if kept healthy and growing steadily one crop of flowers
succeeds another at brief intervals from June to October. They
are easily grown and with a little protection (as explained below)
will withstand the winters well. The Hybrid Perpetual Roses, so
often called the June Roses, are very hardy and extremely vigorous
and while they produce their great burst of wonderful bloom in
June they will produce occasional bloom during the later months.
These flowers are larger, fuller and usually more fragrant than any
of the other roses. The Climbing Roses should be in every garden.
They are particularly attractive on arbors, trellis, or summer house.
The Rugosa Roses or Eskimo Beauties should also be included, they
are excellent for hedges or in border planting.
Hybrid Perpetual Roses
Where to Plant Roses
Any home grounds where an ordinary garden is gripwn will
grow roses successfully. The one greatest essential is drain¬
age. Roses will not flourish in wet, soggy soil for while they
want plenty of water passing through the soil they will not
endure wet feet. While Roses will endure poor soil and flower
under such conditions, the success which follows if good soil
and plenty of fertilizer is available, well repays a little extra
effort in preparation of the soil for them. The heavy soils
such as clay, seem to please them most but they will do
equally well in sandy or gravely soil if sufficient plant food is
frequently supplied and the proper moisture condition main¬
tained. Well rotted manure is invaluable to the Rose grower;
work plenty of it into the soil before planting and use frequent
applications during the growing season. Roses too like sun¬
light and will give greater satisfaction and more abundant
bloom if planted where they get full benefit of the sun.
Pruning Roses
As a rule Roses should be pruned back when planted to about
three good strong branches and if they are Teas or Hybrid
Teas these branches should not be left over 5 or 6 inches long.
After Roses are established they may best be pruned in the
early spring just before the eyes begin to break, although
some pruning may be necessary in the fall to keep them from
being broken during the winter storms; this is particularly
true of the larger growing classes. When pruning in the
spring it is usually best to cut back to at least one-half the
season’s growth. Keep in mind that sufficient and proper
pruning means better bloom and more satisfactory results.
Fall Care of Roses
You have of course during the summer kept
the soil well stirred and loose around your
Roses, cultivation is very essential for they
must be kept growing during the blooming
season. But with late fall they have ceased
their growth and will become dormant,
making no growth whatever until spring.
The foliage will drop as soon as frost kills it
and this should be removed from the garden
as an insurance against disease. All
unusually long or unshapely branches
should be cut back and removed putting
your bushes in better condition to with¬
stand heavy winds. As soon as freezing
weather arrives protection may be given
the bushes for the winter. The Teas and
Hybrid Teas will need the most and there is
nothing better than earth. This may be
mounded up around and in the bush to the
height of 8 to 10 inches, this protects the
branches from the weather. As soon as this
mound of earth is frozen it should be cov¬
ered with some material to shade it and
keep it from thawing out until spring.
How to Plant Roses
Proper planting is the greatest element toward your success
with Roses. Do not allow the plants to become dry at any
time. When you unwrap them you will find them packed in
wet moss and if you are not ready to immediately place them
in the ground the moss should be thoroughly moistened and
the plants rewrapped to keep from the air. Before planting
plunge the plants in pail of water for an hour or two. It is
always best to have your ground prepared, so you can set
your Roses the same day received.
After the hole is dug and ready for the plant, carefully prune
off any broken roots giving a clean fresh cut. Set the plant in
the hole, carefully spreading out the roots so that the earth
may be thoroughly filled around and between them, allowing
no air spaces, fill in with good fine earth until the hole is half
full then firm the soil carefully with the foot, the soil must be
firm about the roots.
Now you can fill the hole nearly full with water and fill in
more good soil as the water drains away. Do not firm the last
2 or 3 inches of earth as the water will settle this sufficiently,
the surface layer should be kept loose at all times. You can
readily distinguish the crown or the bud scar on the plant,
this should be from 1 to 2 inches below the surface of the
ground. Planting to the proper depth is very important to
the future welfare of the plant.
Dormant Rose Plants may be set either in the late fall or the
early spring, however when set in the fall they should have
good winter protection as soon as freezing weather sets in.
Spring Care of Roses
As soon as the frost is out of the ground in
the spring you must remove the covering
that "has been about your bushes during
their winter rest. Do not delay this removal
or harm will be done to the tender buds that
will start. The removal of this covering
should be gradual especially if the sun is
bright for the branches will bum very easily
when 'unaccustomed to exposure. What¬
ever must be done in the way of pruning
should be done now before the buds start.
A thorough cultivation of the soil should be
undertaken as soon as possible, this should
be to a depth of 2 to 2 inches, and this is an
excellent opportunity to introduce more fer¬
tility into the soil working it in as you culti¬
vate. If stable manure is used it should be
well rotted and thoroughly incorporated in
the soil allowing none to remain on the sur¬
face. Bone meal is an excellent fertilizer for
Roses but should be very fine ground and
applied in small amounts at frequent inter¬
vals during the season. Roses should be
watched throughout the season for insect
pests and disease which should be immed¬
iately attended to upon their appearance.
Roses are unexcelled as
cut flowers
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THE TEMPLIN-BRADLEY CO.f NATIONWIDE SEEDSMEN AND NURSERYMEN, CLEVELAND, OHIO
Everblooming Hybrid Tea Roses
Color deep lemon-yellow.
Flowers large, of perfect
Pot Grown Hybrid Tea Roses
For the accommodation of those who wish to order a smaller, less expensive grade
of Hybrid Tea Roses we are prepared to supply the following set in well established
1 year old plants, 6 to 8 inches high from 2 J4 inch pots. There are millions of these
little roses sold annually that give general satisfaction. Instructions for planting
and for winter protection will accompany each order. Sold only in complete sets.
Crimson On pen Strong upright grower. Flowers
lllloUll VUCCil large rich velvety crimson.
Crusader ®u<^s an<^ flowers very large and double,
Clothilde Soupert
Pink La France
President Taft
White Killamey
4395 Sold Only in Sets of 7 varieties for $1.00.
Color French white deepening
to rosy-blush in center.
Color silvery-rose, shaded pink.
Beautiful pointed buds.
A shining intense deep pink color.
A free bloomer and very fragrant.
Pure white in color, long beau¬
tiful pointed buds, very fragrant.
Kaiserin Augusta Victoria
Large Two Year,Field Grown Plants
The great value of this class of roses is in their everblooming habit,
producing their beautiful fragrant buds and roses continually from June
to October.
They are not absolutely hardy in the North, but with proper protection
will winter over nicely, and will amply repay you for the extra labor re¬
quired. The best plan in planting Hybrid Tea Roses is in prepared beds,
3 or 4 feet wide. Prepare the soil to a depth of 2 feet, and plant 15 to 18
inches apart. Cultural instructions sent you with each order.
4353 Madame Carolina Testout ®'i^p"a'r °Sdofb2?
known roses in its class. In color a rich satiny rose-pink deepening at the center to
a clear delicate red. For its hardiness, luxuriant growth and free blooming habit
it is near the head of the list. The exquisite well formed buds open to a large
almost globular flower of great fragrance.
4333 Souv. de Claudius Pemet
flower yellow this rose has a richness and refinement that is unsurpassed in any
other yellow rose, its color holding well in bud or full bloom even in the brightest
sun. A vigorous grower of rather upright branching habit, with beautiful rich
green foliage. Buds exquisitely formed, rather pointed, full flowers, large, beauti¬
fully formed and borne on long stiff stems. Never before sold at this low price.
4354 f'rVInm Tvi o Lively Pink. An unsually good American rose. The
U.II1 Did flowers are large fully double bright lively pink in color,
shading darker at maturity; very fragrant and free blooming. A strong grower of
very good habit and almost thornless. An excellent addition to your collection on
account of its free and late blooming and its fine substance so desirable in a cutting rose.
4351 rVrncc T'^Tklib'7 Crimson. An extremely useful and
cUA x cpilLZ# dependable variety succeeding well
anywhere in the United States. A profusion of beautiful clear crimson-scarlet
flowers of exquisite fragrance are borne from early June until frost, on a
vigorous shapely plant. Most useful as a bedding rose for the wonderful
mass of color produced throughout the season. Flowers are small to medium
sized, fully double and borne in open clusters on very hardy bushes.
4352 TToi'q^ri-n A Virfnria Pearly White. This splendid
xx-dloCl 111 ix. V lCLwl let rose should be in every collection.
In color it is a soft pearly white, slightly lemon tinted at the center. Re¬
markably fragrant, beautifully formed flowers and buds on long stems. A
healthy grower and free bloomer.
4355 IVTaHam^ Ri l ffprfl Light Pink. All the color tones
lViaaame OULterny of Ophelia are intensified making
it a symphony of white, bright pink, apricot and gold. Of the two, Madame
Butterfly is fuller-petaled, more prolific and of greater color appeal. Buds
rich red, yellow base.
4356 TVTrc Aarrm WarH Orange Yellow. Long and shapely
J-VXi 15 • xxcUUll Well CL buds of most attractive quality open¬
ing into semi-double, cup-shaped flowers of deep Indian yellow, agreeably
varied and shaded. It blooms early and late and is, in fact, one of the most
desirable and dependable roses.
4357 PoHinnf'P Carmine Pink. An ideal bedding rose that con-
IvaUlallLC tinues to produce its large flowers throughout the
summer weather when many other varieties fail; color a brilliant carmine-
pink, with salmon-pink and yellow shadings; truly a rose for every garden.
The usual price of these large No. 1, two year old, field grown Roses is
$1.00 each or more.
Dur Prir'^o Your selection of varieties, each 60c,
L»ur opeciai jrnces 3 for $i.75, 6 for $3.25, 12 for $s.oo.
4371 The above set of 8 varieties for $4.00. Madame Butterfly
See these Hybrid Tea Roses in full Color on the Back Cover
No Home Grounds is Complete without a Rose Garden However Small it May Be
A COMPLETE CROSS-INDEX ON PAGES 3 AND 4 WILL HELP YOU FIND ANY ITEM QUICKLY
- - Hardy Hybrid Perpetual Roses -
These are the beautiful “June Roses” so universally popular. They are the largest and richest in colors of all Roses, and are
perfectly hardy everywhere. There are a hundred or more varieties, but in accordance with our established policy, we have
selected only seven of the best varieties. They 'frill be strong 2-year old field grown plants that should bloom this season.
Tops cut back, ready to plant.
4401 Frau Karl Druschki
among the members of the American Rose Society brought out
the information that this is the most popular Rose in, America.
Its pure, snowy-white, unshaded blooms are of immense size,
sometimes reaching almost 6 inches in diameter, and they
are of lasting quality, on fine stems, though without fragrance.
The plant grows very strongly and vigorously, and in addition
to its abundant bloom in June, will, if kept growing, produce
many flowers throughout the summer and in the autumn. No
substitute for “Druschki” has yet appeared.
4402 r*pnrcrp ArpnHc (Pink Druschki). A
VJCUI xAl Cl ILLS magnificent new rose, closely
resembling the popular Druschki in character and free blooming
habit. Producing an abundance of satiny rose-pink flowers
from June to October. After another year’s experience, we do
not hesitate to say it is equal to Druschki in every respect.
Almost as free blooming as the Hybrid Teas, every new shoot
producing an immense flower.
4403 General Jacqueminot ^‘^chaS
to a scarlet-crimson. This is the best known of all hybrid per¬
petuate, and is without rival in fragrance and richness of color.
Bloomsfreely anywhere. Long a general favorite as ’the “Jack”
rose. No rose collection is complete without it.
The largest Rose in cultivation,
sometimes called the Peony
Rose. Color bright, f-resh cerise red. Flowers are very double
and full, delightfully fragrant. The plant makes ‘ a strong,
healthy growth and has clear, glossy foliage. Blooms1 almost
continuously June to October.
The usual price of these heavy 2 year-old field
grown Roses is 75c to $1.00 each.
4404 Paul Neyron
Frau Karl Druschki Rose
These four varieties were among the first six
selected by American Rose Society as best.
rkf ID CDET1! A I Any variety 50c each.
UUI\ JlLU/iL Any four for $1.90.
Three Eskimo Beauties
This valuable new type of Hardy Rugosa Rose called “Eskimo Beauties”
are becoming very popular. They have perfectly double flowers and bloom
at intervals throughout the entire season. They are absolutely hardy and
are not susceptible to many of the diseases and insects that attack other
roses, keeping their foliage clean and fresh throughout the season. All the
pruning you need to is to trim out dead and superfluous wood. The plants
bloom interrifittently through the summer and into late fall until stopped
by frosts. During the autumn and winter the plants bear bright red seed pods.
4530 Uflnor, A showy hybrid with abundant large, double reddish
XActllbcl violet flowers, strong, rampant growth. Each 50c,
3 for $1.20.
4531 "NTp^tt Ppntnnr Bright, rosy pink with red center, with
IN CW V-'CliL Ui J petals widely bordered with creamy
white. Each 50c, 3 for $1.20.
4532 Cir TbnmflC T infori The best pure white Rugosa Rose.
Oir iliomdb .Lnpuoil strong and vigorous, grows 4
feet high. Flowers perfectly double, pure snow white. Each 50c, 3 for $1.20.
4533 Set of 3 Eskimo Beauties for $1.20.
See These in Full Color on Page 103 of this catalog
Paul Neyron Rose
4540 Crested Moss Rose
Moss Roses have exceptionally heavy glossy foliage while the calix of each
flower is . surrounded thickly by the moss-like covering. They are of
vigorous stocky growth and, among the hardiest of the Rose family. Make
excellent hedge subjects and are equally as good as Rose Garden specimens.
The Crested is the best of this class. Very free flowering and delightfully
fragrant. Blooms very rich pale rosy pink, crested with rich green shadowy
moss. Each 60c, 2 for $1.00.
4409 Soleil d’ Or, a Fine Yellow Rose
A beautiful hardy out-door Rose, showing much the same
character as the Hybrid Perpetuals, especially valuable be¬
cause of its rare colors, and lovely yellow buds, becoming
unusually large and full double flowers, including gold and
orange yellow, varying to ruddy gold, suffused with Nastur¬
tium Red. The richest coloring of all yellofr roses. Each 75c,
3 for £2.00, doz. $7.00.
4527 Rugosa Rubra Rose £**$£& i££
of vigorous growth forming neat bushes 3 to 4 ft. high. In
bloom usually from June to October. Large single rosy-
crimson, single flowers in clusters, followed by scarlet seed
pods. Rich glossy green foliage, not subject to mildew. As
single specimen plants or planted with other shrubbery it
always gives satisfaction. Our prices are very reasonable.
Each 35c, 3 for $1.00, doz. $3.00.
Rose growers should have Mr. McFarland’s book
“Roses and How to Grow Them” See page 84.
THE TEMPLIN-BRADLEY CO., NATIONWIDE SEEDSMEN AND NURSERYMEN, CLEVELAND, OHIO
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- Beautiful Hardy Climbing Roses
No other class of Roses is so easily grown and adds so much to the beauty of the home grounds. Do you remember
how you admired them in some neighbor’s or friend’s home last June when in bloom and didn’t you promise
yourself then that you would order a selection for your own home? There are a great many different varieties
on the market. We have selected the following as being the best to date and our prices wilt be found very reason¬
able, for strong field grown plants.
Dorothy Perkins Rose
Perkins Climbing Roses
The most popular of all Climbing Roses. They are so healthy (not subject to mil¬
dew) and so easily grown. So beautiful when in bloom and so low in price, that they
should have a place in every American home. We sell annually about 20,000 Perkins
Roses and the demand is on the increase. Do not fail to include a set in your order
this year.
Tourists along the Lincoln Highway in Pennsylvania, during late June, are always
impressed with the countless arbors over the gates, covered with these beautiful
climbing roses.
4460 T)r>rn1-ViTr P^rVir»c The original “Perkins” Rose, and most popular
J-^Ul i Cl A.1UO pi^ climbing rose to date. A vigorous, rapid
climber with glossy green foliage and clusters of clear shell-pink double flowers.
Each 30c, 4 for $1.00, doz. $2.75.
4461 ’pp-vT'^Ica (Crimson Perkins). Brilliant crimson-double flowers in im-
H/ACClbct mense clusters. Better in every respect than the popular
Crimson Rambler. Best red climbing rose. Each 30c, 4 for $1.00, doz. $2.75.
4462 Like the well-known Dorothy Perkins, except
W Ill LC juorotny in the color, which is pure white. Each 30c, 4 for
$1.00, doz. $2.75.
4490 Set of Three for only
Everblooming
Hardy Cluster Rose
4501 Baby Rambler
dwarf, compact habit, in bloom continually from June
until frost. Pretty, little perfectly double flowers in
large clusters. Color brilliant crimson. Perfectly hardy,
retaining its glossy green foliage all summer. Grows
about 1 8 inches high. One of the finest ever introduced.
2 year field grown plant. Don’t confuse this with the
Climbing Ramblers. We have seen a number of beauti¬
ful hedges of this variety. Each 40c, 3 for $1.00, doz.
$3.50.
4452 A monVon "Pill o-r A single flowering variety of great beauty.
* 3 American Jrlilar The flowers are of large size, 2 y2 to 3 inches
across, of a lovely shade of pink, with a clear white eye and cluster of yellow sta¬
mens. These flowers are borne in immense bunches, and a large plant in full bloom
is a sight not easily forgotten. The most beautiful rose plant we have ever seen was
an American Pillar. Each 40c, 3 for $1.10, doz. $3.50.
«5i Climbing American Beauty
to its popular parent, and with same exquisite fragrance, a quality rarely found in
climbing roses. Strong growth. Flowers from 3 to 4 inches in diameter, of fine
form, and produced in great profusion in May and June. Each 45c, 3 for $1.25.
aac c T 7_,_ One of the newer type of climbers which
^ Doctor Van r leet combines absolute hardiness with flowers
large as the tender sorts of Tea and Noisette classes. This variety shows a mass of
beautiful clustered buds, which open out into large, shapely flowers, delicate flesh
white. Fine for cutting, stems 12 to 18 inches long. Each 40c, 3 for $1.10.
Different from all other Roses with beautiful semi¬
double flowers 4)4 inches and over in diameter,
pure white in color, petals of great substance beautifully cupped forming a clematis¬
like flower. The large bunch of yellow stamens in the center add to its attractive¬
ness. Each 45c, 3 for $1.25.
4470 TV/Tot-rr \X7o11 The latest introduction in hardy climbing
lviary Wallace Roses. Introduced bv the late Dr. Van Fleet
and highly indorsed by The American Rose Society. A strong rapid climber of the
Pillar-rose type, and a wonderfully free bloomer. Beautiful pointed buds, and large
semi-double flowers 4 inches across. Color clear bright rose pink. Our price,
strong plants, 60c, 2 for $1.00, doz. $5.00.
Winner of gold medal at National Rose Society
Exhibition. Flowers large semi-double, intense
dazzling scarlet, continues in bloom after
many other varieties have disappeared.
Each 50c, 3 for $1.25, doz. $4.00.
4458 Silver Moon
4472 Paul’s Scarlet
Climbing American Beauty Roses
4491 Set of Above 6, Value $2.80 for only $2.25.
Some of the above will be extra heavy three year old plants at no
extra charge.
A WONDERFUL BOOK “ROSES AND HOW TO GROW THEM.” SEE PAGE 84
We want our patrons to grow the very best varieties of Berries. We are not going
to confuse you by offering a long list of varieties. We have therefore consulted
a number of experienced growers, and as a result have selected the following
varieties which we confidently believe to be the best in their respective classes.
You can make no mistake by planting these varieties.
The Two Best June Strawberries
4630 TColWc r This new variety is in a class by itself. It is the
XVCA1'“'o a xr l CililCi largest, earliest, and most productive of all the extra
early varieties to date. Fruit uniformly large, brilliant deep red to the core, of the
highest quality, and a good shipper. Will give you a big crop of fancy berries to sell
before the prices drop. Price, 25 for 60c, 50 for $1.00, 100 for $1.75, 1000 for $12.00.
4631 C^h<5nn Without doubt one of the biggest money-making strawberries grown.
UiUoUU In some berry growing sections it i s more largely grown than all others
combined. Plants vigorous, berries extra large, bright-red, quality the best, ripens
medium early. Price, 25 for 50c, 50 for 85c, 100 for $1.50, 1000 for $10.00.
xweroearing i^aspoerry Gibson Strawberry
4615 Q4- 'D^cnQ A splendid new early Red Raspberry that is well worthy of a place
■t'-Cglo in every garden. A genuine practical, profitable, productive, per¬
petual bearing variety. It produces an abundant main crop like the common varieties.
Remove old canes 1st of August to make room for young canes, which are already ripening
fruit, continuing until October. Berries large, bright red and of excellent quality. Strong
well-rooted plants. Price, 3 for 25c, 12 for 75c, 100 for $6.00.
Early King, Best Red Raspberry
This is an extra early red Raspberry. It is a week or ten days earlier than the old “Standby”
Cuthbert. The berries are very large, bright-red, firm and easily picked. The canes are
strong and perfectly hardy. One grower says Early King is the earliest and most beautiful
red Raspberry he has ever grown. As a market variety it is a money maker as you get
the early market ahead of other varieties. Price, 6 for 45c, 12 for 85c, 50 for $2.75,
100 for $5.00.
The Best Black Cap Raspberry
4610 Cumberland
, . „ . berry grown. This is
isarly K.mg Raspberry the most profitable and desirable variety for home or
market. Cumberland is very hardy everywhere. Extra productive, being the heaviest
bearing variety in cultivation. Fruit is extra large, jet black, and of superior quality.
Ripens medium early. This is the Standard Black Cap Raspberry, being more exten¬
sively grown than any other variety. Price, 6 for 45c, 12 for 85c, 50 for $2.75,
4601 ■R'lHnrflHrk This P°Pu]ar hardy Black-
berry is known everywhere
and more largely grown than any other because of
its extreme hardiness and dependability. Where
other varieties often fail by winter killing, Eldo¬
rado can always be depended on for an abundant
crop. ■ It is the Blackberry for every fruit grower.
It is enormously productive, large, sweet and free
from core. Price, 6 for 50c, 12 for 90c, 50 for $
4625 T.nrrPtia The most largely grown of all the Dewberries for home or market.
CLld it is a trailing species of Blackberry. It is earlier than the
earliest Blackberry and larger than the largest of them. The trailing canes are hardy
everywhere and free from disease. The fruit is superb, large and handsome. Jet black,
sweet and melting. Price, 6 for 50c, 12 for 90c, 50 for $2.75, 100 for $5.00.
i
Eldorado Blackberry
Vegetable Roots
4651 Asparagus, "New Washington =phr^"“0st &
by the U. S. , Government as being more nearly rust resistant than ;
roots, doz. 50c, 50 for $1.50, 100 for $2.25.
466° Horse Radish Roots, Maliner Kren
Asparagus
THE TEMPLIN-BRADLEY CO., NATIONWIDE SEEDSMEN AND NURSERYMEN, CLEVELAND, OHIO
Concord
No item in this catalog will give you greater satisfaction than this splendid
Vines. Every home, if only on a city lot, will provide room to plant them.
4555 AgcLWcHTl karge_red ^eiries, compact bunches.
20c, 12 for $1.50.
4556 r'r»-nr‘r»t*/4 Best known grape. Easy
^oncora Each 15c> 12 for $1.2s.
Grower
4557 TsJiorro-ro The best white grape grown. Each
lNiagara 20c, i2 for $1.50.
4558 Worden fge $^so liar^y Each 20c
4591 Set of 4 Strong, Well Rooted, Two Year Old Grape Vines m aborveted Only 50c
Special: — 3 Sets of Above For Only $1.00
4636 Thg Mastodon Everbearing Strawberry
If we may judge the very enthusiastic reports we
have received from those who have tested this
wonderful Everbearing Strawberry, we are doing
our patrons a real favor by giving them an oppor¬
tunity to test its merits. We have not grown it
ourselves, but must depend on the veracity of
those who are growing it. The following descrip¬
tions are those given us by the growers who are
supplying our plants.
Wherein Mastodon Leads
1. Most Productive and Profitable of all Everbearers.
2. Berries Largest of Any Known Variety.
3. Berries Big and Uniform at All Times During Sea¬
son.
4. Berries Very Firm and Attractive.
5. Berries Delicious. Highly Flavored, Sweet.
7. Plants are Big, Vigorous and Make a Good Wide
Picking Row Where Other Varieties Fail.
It is the largest everbearing berry grown. Mastodon is the
most prolific, the firmest, the most beautiful berry with the
real Strawberry flavor. It is a berry that bears early and
late, one that can be picked all spring and summer. Many of
the berries grow as large as a silver dollar and are just as per¬
fect.
Price 12 for 75c, 25 for $1.25, 50 for $2.00, 100
for $3.50, 500 for $12.00.
4621
The New Big Latham Red Raspberry
“Large size, fine red color, firmness and good quality make
the Latham a favorite with growers, merchants and con¬
sumers.”
Because of its extreme hardiness and splendid vigor, the
Latham will produce more berries than any other variety.
A three year old field produced 5430 quarts, per acre. Reports
of over $1,000 per acre are not uncommon.
Prof. Alderman, Chief Horticulturist, University of Minne¬
sota, says, “This variety not only is resistant to our winter
conditions but is also one of the most productive raspberries
with which we are familiar. Its attractive coloring and
firmness give it such a favorable appearance that it ordinarily
commands a higher price than other varieties.” The plants
we offer are absolutely free from “Mosaic Disease,” the great
enemy of raspberry growers.
Price 6 for 85c, doz. $1.50, 25 for $2.75, 50 for $5.00, 100 for $9.50.
4602 The New Albert
Coreless Blackberry
The Albert can be grown anywhere without winter protec¬
tion, having withstood 30 degrees below zero without the
least injury.
Its two big features: First, they are a week to ten days
earlier than other varieties and second, on account of their
large size, they will always bring the highest price on the
market. ,v
Price, 6 for 90c, doz. $1.75, 25 for $3.25, 50 for $6.00, 100
for $11.00.
New Hardy Hybrid Grape
4560 r am /'TPfH i The berries are unusually large,
bunches of good size, compact
and of good form. The vines are very strong, vigorous
growers, hardy, healthy and prolific. This variety is a cross
of the two well-known grapes, Catawba and Concord, and
is said by expert grape growers to have all the good qualities
of both these varieties without the defects of either. Ripens
here early in September, a few days ahead of the Concord,
Price, strong well rooted vines 50c each, 3 for $1.25.
doz. $4.00, 100 $25.00.
FRESH FRUIT FROM YOUR OWN GARDEN IS ALWAYS WELCOME ON YOUR TABLE
This fall catalog not only contains a lot of real good infor¬
mation such as “When and How to Plant Bulbs,” “How
to Grow Bulbs Indoors,” “How to Plant Hybrid Tea
Roses in the Fall” and much other information on
Peonies, Iris, Hardy Perennials, Shrubs, Small Fruit, etc.,
but it contains a good description of many of the better
varieties of Tulips, Hyacinths, Daffodils, etc. Descriptions
of many of the Novelty Bulbs as Parrot or Dragon Tulips,
Rembrandt, Bybloem and Bizarre Tulips, Crocus, Freesia,
Oxalis, Calla Lily, Easter Lily and Lily of the Valley for
indoor growing. •
Many of these are illustrated in full color. And there are
sections devoted entirely to Peonies, Iris, Hardy Lilies,
Hardy Perennial Plants, Roses and Flowering Shrubs.
Fall Planting
Guide
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Description of Color Plate
INSIDE BACK COVER
Templin - Bradley’s Superfine Gladiolus
FOR COMPLETE LIST SEE PAGES 88 TO 91
3516 Special Color Plate Collection
3430 E. J. Shaylor 3483 Anna Eberius N„ol?r) SS
rose pink of good size. Early to bloom. Each
10c, 3 for 25c, doz. $1.00
3429 Mrs. H. E. Bothin
(Color Plate No. 2.) Salmon-pink with scarlet
center. Each 15c, 3 for 35c, doz. $1.25.
3450 Tyrian Beauty 1 5«!
3.) A first prize variety of American Beauty
Rose Shade. Each 12c, 3 for 30c, doz. $1.00.
3462 Golden Measure
(Color Plate No. 4.) Best of the yellow vari¬
eties. Very rich. Each 15c, 3 for 40c, doz,
$1.40.
, Large
size bloom in richest wine purple. Each 10c,
3 for 25c, doz. 90c.
3449 Pink Wonder !&°,or6p),ati
France pink with yellow at throat. Very dainty.
Each 15c, 3 for 35c, doz. $1.25.
3441 Glory of Kennemerland
(Color Plate No. 7.) Deep rose pink with pur¬
ple blotch. Each 10c, 3 for 25c, doz. 90c.
3405 T Love’s Fire (Color
l^ieDesieuer piate No. 8>)Dazz.
ling scarlet, one of best of all reds. Each 15c,
3 for 40c, doz. $1.50.
3516 The above set of 8 beautiful named varieties, value $1.02 for 75c
Templin-Bradley’s Hardy Phlox
FOR COMPLETE LIST SEE PAGE 117
3943 Special Color Plate Collection
3932 Bridesmaid £0,°m»h
distinct carmine eye. Each 15c, 3 for 40c.
3949 Pink Beauty
variety of very pleasing Peach Blossom pink.
Each 20c, 3 for 50c.
3942 Commander Cjam!
ant red of large size. Each 25c, 3 for 65c.
3938 Miss Lingard
with delicate lavender eye. Earliest to bloom.
Each 20c, 3 for 50c.
3935 Mrs. Chas. Dorr
(Color Plate No. 5.) Bluish-mauve with
very large spikes. Each 20c, 3 for 50c.
3934 Frlnirpnr (Color Plate No-
xLciaireur 6m) Deep purpiish
crimson, with light halo. Each 15c, 3 for
40c.
3929 Ryndstrom £'?'
deep rose pink variety. Each 20c, 3 for 50c.
3927 "R Pnmfp (Color Plate No.
O. LOmte 8.) French purple
or oxblood red. Very distinct. Each 20c, 3
for 50c.
3943 Set of above varieties, not separately labeled, value $1.55, only $1.25
Grow Tulips like these.
Plant them this fall.
This Booklet Will Help You
In the fall when most of your garden activities are past, surely you have some spaces that
you would like to have planted to some of the things that do not have to be replanted
each spring, and this is just the time to do it. This booklet will help you decide what to
plant in each place. It’s a pleasure to plant in the fall, too, you are not so hurried,
the ground works so much nicer and the picture of needed changes in your garden are
yet fresh in your mind. We are sure this Fall Planting Guide will help you, and we
will be glad to send you a copy if you will just drop us a card asking for it. Do it today.
FALL BULBS
TULIP - HYACINTH - NARCISSUS - CROCUS
The bulbs of Tulips, Hyacinths, Narcissi and others that bloom early
in the spring are not available until fall, and fall is also the proper time to
plant them. So we issue an entirely new catalog at that time, usually
about the first of September, and include in it a large list of the best
varieties of Dutch Bulbs.
From Holland Fields to Your Garden
Tulips, Hyacinths and other Dutch Bulbs offered to you in our fall
catalog are imported by us direct from Holland. Mr. Templin has
been importing bulbs from Holland since 1885, this long experience and
wide acquaintance with the Holland growers has put us in position to
obtain for you the very best that the Holland fields produce.
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( If a married woman, write “Mrs.” and husband's first name and middle
initial.) All members of one family should order under one name.
Mrs., Miss,
FIRST NAME
Middle
LAST NAME
or Mr.
Initial
St. & Number
or R. F. D. & Box.
Post Office.
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Variety Names
Total Price
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Amount to Carry Forward
Use this Order Blank for the first order you send us.
Please use .this.Order Blank* . .You .can crease and .tear.on .this.dottad line and nAt.sooU.the Catalog.
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Mumharc^ There is a column provided in each section of this order
niOUCG Variety raUlllDerS blank for “Variety Numbers.” You will see in the
catalog that every variety of seeds, bulbs and shrubs has a variety number. When you write up
your order will you please be sure to use these variety numbers? Lots of customers like to use
the numbers instead of writing the long names.
QaaHc nolivoroH of- Onro Even in the very busiest part of the spring we are able to
uciifcicu dl vhvc make immediate shipment of your seeds. Seeds are not dam¬
aged by bad weather, so we get these right off to you.
NiireArv CfnrL at Planting Tamo We make it a practice to ship nursery stock
nursery OlUCK ai naming I ime later. Each day we receive a report from the
United States Department of Agriculture, telling us about the temperature and weather conditions
in all parts of the country. When these reports indicate that it is planting time where you live,
we will ship the bulbs, roots, shrubs, vines, roses and small fruits you order. This makes it pos¬
sible for you to receive them in excellent condition and even if the weather should change, they
will be so packed as to keep for about two weeks.
TEMPL IN-BRADLE YS EVERBLOOMING H.T. ROSES
Everblooming H. T. Roses
Varieties pictured here are de¬
scribed and priced separately on
page 131.
Special Offer
4371 Set of 8 varieties $4.00
Hybrid Perpetual Roses
Varieties pictured below are de¬
scribed and priced separately on
page 132.
Special Offer
4440 Set of 4 varieties $1.90
Plant a set of each
templin-bradleyS hybrid perpetual roses
4403
4401
4404