900 HORTICTJLTUEE December 28, 1912 



Burpee's 



"SEEDS THAT GROW" 



Are supplied each season direct to many more planters than are the seeds of any other brand. BUR- 

 PEE'S SEEDS are known the world over as the best it is possible to produce, and are acknowledged the Amer- 

 ican Standard of Excellence. 



In thirty-six years of successful seed selling we have introduced more Novelties that are now in general 

 cultivation than have any three other firms. We produce Selected Stocks upon our own seed farms in 

 Pennsylvania, New Jersey and California, while PORDHOOK FARMS are famous as the largest trial grounds 

 in America. No Government Experimental Station attempts such complete trials each season, and the in- 

 formation here obtained is of incalculable benefit to planters everywhere. 



Each season we travel more than thirty thousand miles to personally inspect our growing crops and yet 

 never travel a single mile to solicit an order! We ask, however, that you allow our SILENT SALESMAN to 

 have your careful attention in the quiet of your own home. 



Simply send us your address plainly written and kindly state where you saw this advertisement. Then 

 by first mail you will receive 



The Burpee- Annual for 1913 



A bright new book of 180 pages, it pictures by pen and pencil all that is Best in seeds, and tells the 

 plain truth. While embellished with colored covers and plates painted from nature it is A SAFE GUIDE, — 

 entirely free from exaggeration. 



Shall we send you a copy? If so, write TO-DAY! A postal card will do, — and you will not be an- 

 noyed by any "follow-up" letters. 



Burpee's Blue List for 1913 



The most complete catalog published for MARKET GARDENERS, TRUCKERS and FLORISTS. For 

 the planter who "knows" it contains complete listsof all that is best in vegetables and flowers, while the 

 grower who is uncertain as to the best varieties suited for his purpose may be guided by the bull's-eye 9 

 placed after what is known to be best. In addition full descriptions are given many new and most valuable 

 varieties. 



BURPEE'S BLUE LIST FOR 1913 contains 148 pages with hundreds of half-tone and engraved illus- 

 trations. Within the pages of this catalog we have condensed an experience of thirty-five years both in han- 

 dling and the actual growing of seeds. 



If you garden for profit (that is, sell your products in the market) you are entitled to a copy of this 

 complete and easily understood catalog, but if you are a private planter please do not ask tor a copy, as we 

 must protect the Market Gardener, Trucker and Florist. 



BURPEE'S "RED LIST" 



Is mailed to Dealers Only ^^* To obtain this catalog it is necessary to 

 write on business stationery or enclose a card showing that you buy seeds to 

 sell again — and not only in large quantities for your own planting. We 

 always protect the Trade ! 



W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia 



The World's Largest Mail-Order Seed House 



