Burpee’s Famous Farms 
Annual Larkspur 
at Floradale 
Floradale Farms 
At Lompoc, California 
Where the Big Sweet Peas Grow 
Yes, and the big Zinnias, Petunias, Snapdragons, Asters, 
and all other flowers too. Here, under ideal conditions of 
soil and climate, Burpee produces the wonderful seeds 
that are famous as the best seeds that grow. Burpee’s 
Floradale Farms comprise hundreds of acres in the fertile 
Lompoc Valley, about 40 miles north of Santa Barbara. 
The rich, deep soil, the moderate climate, and the heavy 
night dews all combine to give the seeds grown here 
exceptional vigor, vitality, and hardiness, which assure 
sturdy growth and successful blooming wherever they 
are grown. 
Sweet Peas have always been one of the notable spe¬ 
cialties at Floradale Farms. There are hundreds of acres 
of them and when they are in bloom they form one of the 
wonder-sights of America. Then, of course, there 
are all the other flowers for which Burpee is 
famous—and many vegetables as well which 
develop best in this climate. Like Fordhook, 
Floradale has also given its name to a 
large number of outstanding Burpee in¬ 
troductions. Its vast expanse of gor¬ 
geously colorful gardens has given 
Floradale a world-wide reputation as 
‘‘The California Home of Flowers.” 
It is one of the magnets of Western 
America, drawing thousands of 
visitors every year. 
Fordhook Farms 
and Experimental 
Gardens 
At Beautiful Doylestown, Pa. 
“Fordhook” long ago became a well-known and well¬ 
loved name among gardeners all over the world, for many 
of the famous Burpee introductions are named for the 
great Fordhook Farms. Extending around and right into 
beautiful Doylestown are the 800 acres of fertile farms 
and gardens which make up Fordhook. Here is produced 
the seed of many special strains of vegetables and flowers 
under the supervision of a large staff of experts. 
Here also are the famous Fordhook proving grounds, the 
largest in the world, where all Burpee Seeds are thoroughly 
tested so that they may be backed by the Burpee guaran¬ 
tee. After a visit to Fordhook, Luther Burbank, the 
famous plant wizard, wrote: “Your Fordhook Trial 
Grounds were the best of all my eastern object lessons. 
I had no idea of their extent and value not only to yourself 
but to your customers, and eventually to everyone who 
cultivates the soil.” 
The Burpee Flower Gardens at Fordhook always offer 
something to interest and delight gardeners. Visitors are 
very welcome at all times. 
The Burpee Flower Gardens are on route 
6 11, 24 miles north front Philadelphia 
Lettuce and 
other Trials 
at Fordhook 
Address all correspondence to W. Atlee Burpee Co., Philadelphia, Pa. 
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