Burpee’s Fordhook Seed Farn 
and Fordhook Trial Grounds 
Where all Vegetables and Flowers are Tested 
800 Acres at Beautiful Doylestown, Penna. 
Trial Grounds 
One of the most exacting parts of our enormous business 
is the testing of thousands of varieties of Vegetables and 
Flowers before being offered to our customers. 
Flower Gardens 
Thousands of people from all parts of the country visit 
our gardens every year, where gorgeously colored flowers 
are in bloom from earliest spring until latest fall. 
Realization of the constant need for improvement in the seeds that mean so much to the gardens of America led to the 
establishment of Burpee’s great Seed Farms, where we can grow, under our own supervision, just the kind of seeds that 
meet our ideals of highest quality. 
BURPEE'S 
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What you see in Bloom 
Spring —Soon after the snows are gone you will find over 
100,000 Crocus, Hyacinths, Tulips, Narcissus and 
other similar flowers in full bloom. 
Summer —Before the spring flowers are gone the Hardy 
Perennials are in bloom, followed by Gladiolus, 
Poppies, and scores of other delightful varieties. 
Fall —Dahlias, Salvias, Celosias and Perennials in their 
dazzling color scombine with many other flowers to 
make our Gardens a sight long to be remembered. 
Visitors Come from all ‘Parts of the Country 
Famous as the largest and most complete trial 
grounds in America, Fordhook Farms are devoted 
solely to serving the needs of our customers. 
Many special strains of Burpee vegetables and 
flowers are grown here. After a visit to Ford¬ 
hook, Luther Burbank wrote us: “Your Ford¬ 
hook Trial Grounds were the best of all my 
eastern object lessons, and I had many. 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.” 
Beautifully located on a shady eminence over¬ 
looking a broad, sloping valley is the Burpee 
homestead. Thus, constant personal attention 
can be given to the various activities at the 
Farms. 
Fordhook Farms are located at beautiful Doyles¬ 
town, Pa., 24 miles directly north of Philadelphia. 
It is easy to get to Fordhook from all directions. 
Many customers and friends traveling by auto 
stop off at Fordhook Farms. We would be glad 
to have you visit The Burpee Flower Gardens. 
There is always something of interest for garden 
lovers to see from early spring until frost. 
Burpee’s Vegetable Seeds 
and 
Burpee’s Flower Seeds 
are tested 
Fordhook 
Burpee’s Seeds 
are the 
Best that Grow 
Lettuce 
Trials at 
Fordhook 
Farms 
On These Proving Grounds 
We Test Everything 
All Burpee’s Seeds and Bulbs are produced 
where they grow most nearly to perfection. 
At our two great Farms—Fordhook and Flora- 
dale—they are carefully tested for vitality and 
purity. That is why we can positively guarantee 
the vitality and purity of our seeds to the full 
amount of the purchase price. 
A Partial View of the Burpee Trial Grounds at Fordhook Farms Which 
Are Nationally Known for the Progressive Work Accomplished There 
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When in Pennsylvania, visit our Fordhook Farms 
