Special Wholesale Prices 
For exclusive use of 
Market Gardeners, Truckers and Florists 
Effective January 11, 1937, all invoices for purchases will be charged at the 
prices quoted in this Burpee Blue List, unless Special Offers are made by 
letter or telegram and referred to when the order is placed. 
We expect to adhere throughout the spring to the prices quoted herein, unless 
some causes beyond our control require a change, in which case we shall be 
governed by the market. All goods are offered subject to prior sale, and we re¬ 
serve the right to change prices without notice if it should become necessary. 
This Book, Known as 
Burpee^s Blue List 
is for the exclusive use of Market Gardeners and Florists 
who, on account of the larger quantities of seeds they re¬ 
quire, are entitled to these Special Wholesale Prices. We 
are anxious to do all we can to help you make a success of 
your business by supplying the finest seeds it is possible to 
furnish and let you have them at low prices. As a grower 
you know the importance of Good Seeds; you cannot take 
chances on the quality of the seed from which you expect 
to make your profits. Sow Burpee’s Tested Seeds—you 
can rely on them. They are guaranteed. 
Burpee^s Retail Seed Catalog 
Every market gardener and florist should have a copy of 
Burpee’s Annual Garden Book for 1937 because it us the 
best and most reliable retail seed catalog ever issued. It 
fully describes the best varieties of Vegetables, Flowers and 
Bulbs. One of these books has been sent to you; keep it on 
your desk for reference. If you want another copy for 
yourself, friend or neighbor, let us know, and if you have 
any friends who grow for market, send us their names and 
addresses so that we may also mail them a copy of Burpee’s 
Blue List. Important: the Blue List is for the exclusive 
use of the market gardener, trucker, and florist, so please 
do not let it get into the hands of retail buyers. 
Credit and Terms of Payment 
Our terms are cash with order unless you have an account 
with us or are satisfactorily rated by the commercial 
agencies. To regular customers and those of approved 
credit, our terms are 60 days net; 2% discount for cash 
in ten days from date of invoice, or 3% discount when 
cash accompanies the order, for Vegetable and Flower 
Seeds and Flower Bulbs. No discount on Grass Seeds, 
Clover Seeds, Onion Sets, Potatoes, Roots, and Supplies, 
or on shipping charges, all of which are net cash. 
New customers, unless satisfactorily rated with the com¬ 
mercial agencies, should furnish us with at least three trade 
references. Orders from new customers amounting to less 
than $5.00 should be accompanied by cash. 
Orders for seeds will be shipped C.O.D. upon receipt of a 
deposit of 25% of the value of the order. Being perishable. 
Bulbs and Roots cannot be shipped C.O.D. 
Shipping Instructions 
With each order, please give complete shipping instructions 
if goods are not to be sent by parcel post. Give the name 
of your express or freight office and on which railroad you 
wish goods shipped. This will assure correct routing. 
After delivering the shipment to forwarders in good order 
(as shown by Bill of Lading), our responsibility ceases. 
Marine insurance will be effected on foreign shipments only 
when so directed. 
The Burpee Guarantee 
We guarantee the safe arrival of your order, and the vitality 
and purity of our seeds and bulbs, to the full amount of the 
purchase price. You can have your money back any time 
within the year if you are not satisfied with the results. 
Even with the highest quality seeds and bulbs, success in 
gardening or farming depends largely upon cultivation, 
soil, and weather conditions. Therefore, in no case shall 
W. Atlee Burpee Co. be liable for more than the amount 
actually paid us for seeds or bulbs. 
Free Delivery of 
Vegetable and Flower Seeds 
except where stated otherwise 
Flower Seeds, except in colored bags, will be sent pre¬ 
paid. All Vegetable Seeds offered “Transportation Prepaid’’ 
will be delivered postpaid or express paid, our option. 
On all Seeds, Asparagus Roots, Garlic Sets, Horse Radish 
Sets, Mushroom Spawn, Onion Sets, Peanuts, Potatoes, 
Rhubarb Roots and Sunflower Seed offered “Not Prepaid,’’ 
the purchaser pays the transportation charges. If such 
goods are w'anted by Parcel Post, include sufficient to 
cover postage on cash orders. On charge orders, postage 
will be invoiced. Customer also pays transportation charges 
on Bulbs and Vegetable Seeds for resale in colored packets. 
Prompt Shipment. Practically every order is shipped 
the same day it is received. You can depend upon us to 
get your seeds on their way to you as quickly as possible. 
If You Sell Seeds 
Burpee’s Seeds are known everywhere for their High 
Quality; they are the Best Seeds That Grow; they sell 
readily. Burpee dealers sell enormous quantities annually. 
If you have a shop or roadside stand, why not order an 
assortment of 
Burpee Flower and Vegetable 
Seeds in Colored Packets 
A wonderful opportunity to make money. And remember 
that seedsmen and dealers who sell seeds under the name 
Burpee get the benefit of all the national and local adver¬ 
tising we have done for more than half a century, and which 
we are doing this year on a large scale. Back covers and 
other full color pages in many of the country’s leading 
magazines cost us a lot of money and will stimulate your 
sales of Burpee’s Seeds. 
See pages 4 and 5 for a list of the most popular varieties of 
Flowers and Vegetables available in attractive colored 
packet bags. On packets we will allow dealers a special 50% 
discount from the retail prices, but no original order will be 
accepted for less than 200 packets which may be made up of 
flowers or vegetables or both. Additional packets through¬ 
out the season will be supplied at the same discount. We 
can furnish a beautiful metal display rack to hold the 
colored packets, see page 4. 
See next page for special Collections of Flower Seeds that 
we can supply in colored bags. These will be supplied at a 
discount of 25%, but original order must be for at least 
20 collections. 
We Do Not Commission Seeds 
We do not send out seeds on commission or consignment. 
They are sold outright. None are returnable except in 
case of error in filling order. Colored packets and special 
Collections in colored bags are sold f.o.b. Philadelphia; 
customer pays the transportation charges. 
Prices Quoted in This ^^Blue List^^ 
The prices quoted in this “Blue List’’ wholesale catalog 
are very low when you consider the High Quality of the 
seed offered. 
If flower bulbs or roots are wanted, we wall allow you a 
25% discount from the retail prices of separate varieties; 
20% discount on special bulb collection offers. No discount 
will be allowed on bulbs or roots if the retail value of goods 
ordered at one time is less than $2.00. 
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