To Our Friends 
Gardeners of America 
My father, W. Atlee Burpee, ptafjlred ^11*^ 
1876, when the nation was jusmOO^afs oldi For 63 ^ea^^he'^^* 
business has grown, so that today w^ are^the largest dir^t-b^- 
mail seed house in the worldi This. remaylc^Jale record is duo 
to the success that millions of|vegetable'^^d*fl<iv^r ^^j^eHprv- 
have had with Burpee's Seeds W n 
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We are interested in vour ^(ticfegsgf-^von mgarden is^ ur tii^r®' 
thought. To supply you with the best seeds and bulbs that gro\ 
has been and always will be the purpose of this business. 
Most of our flower seeds are grown in California on our Flora- 
dale Seed Farms. There in the Lompoc Valley are produced 
the strongest-growing seeds for any climate in America. Other 
flowers and vegetables are grown in nearly all parts of the world, 
each where it will develop the strongest seeds; thus you are 
assured that "Burpee's Seeds Grow." 
All Burpee seeds are tested on our Fordhook Farms near 
Philadelphia, and each year we prove that there are no better 
seeds than Burpee's. On the next two pages are just a few 
pictures of our famous Fordhook and Floradale Farms; others 
will be found throughout the book. 
We hope that we may have the pleasure of supplying you with 
the Best Seeds that Grow for 1939. Burpee's Seed Catalog 
makes it easy for you to order direct from our Headquarters in 
Philadelphia. 
Faithfully yours. 
Burpee Gold Marigold with Odorless 
Foliage (See page 13) 
BEST 12 CUT FLOWERS 
See color pictures at left 
3267 Aster, Vick’s Supreme 
Exceptionally large, soft shell-pink 
flowers. Early blooming. Long stems. 
Pkt. 25^; i/goz. 70(2“. 
1835 Calendula, Sunburst 
Large, artistic flowers, 4 in. across. 
Pleasing, distinct color combinations. 
Pkt. 15^; Ys oz. 40^. 
3284 American Beauty Aster 
Lavender Large flowers, 4 in. across, 
freely borne on very long,strong stems. 
Pkt. 15^; Vs oz* 35^. 
2309 Marigold, Golden Gate 
Odorless foliage. Early blooming. 
Chrysanthemum-like flowers. 
Pkt. (100 seeds) 10^; 275 seeds 2Sfi. 
2153 Imperial Larkspur 
Mixed Colors Upright Delphinium¬ 
like spikes, 3 to 4 ft. tall. Showy. 
Pkt. lO^i V4 oz. 30)^. 
2733 Scabiosa, Blue Cockade 
Wonderful blue flower for garden or 
cutting. Long keeping. Popular. 
Pkt. lOfii Vi oz. 30^. 
2877 Dahlia Flowered Zinnia 
Luminosa Attractive flowers, 5 in. 
across. Rich and colorful. 
Pkt. 15^; Vs oz. 35f6. 
2816 Zinnias, Mixed Colors 
Cut-and-Come-Again Flowers 2}^ 
in. across. Gorgeous blend of colors. 
Pkt. lOfi; Vi oz. 25^. 
2250 Yellow Supreme 
Marigold 
Exquisite, giant, peony-like flowers, 
4 in. across. Mild honey fragrance. 
Pkt. 15^; Vs oz. SSji. 
1885 Mixed Cornflowers 
Profuse blooming plants, 2 to 2^2 ft. 
tall. Prized for garden and cutting. 
Pkt. lOfif; oz. 20^. 
1779 Super Majestic 
Snapdragons 
Mixed Colors Massive Hyacinth¬ 
like spikes; semi-tall. Rust resistant. 
Pkt. 15^; Vie oz. 500. 
1876 Giant Sweet Sultans 
MixedColors Graceful,sv/eet-scented 
flowers; prized for cutting. 
Pkt. 100; Vi oz. 250. 
7664 Special Collection 
One pkt. each of all the above 
12 beautiful flowers, a-i 
value $1.60, for only «pi«Vlu 
FREE DELBVERy 
Everything offered in this Catalog 
will be delivered anywhere in the 
U. S. or its possessions Prepaid at 
the prices quoted; there is nothing 
else to pay. Nearly every order is 
shipped the same day it reaches us. 
You can depend upon Burpee for 
quick service. 
MARKET GROWERS 
AND FLORISTS 
If you grow Flowers or Vegetables 
commercially, send for a copy of 
Burpee’s Blue List, our Wholesale 
Catalog. It is sent only to growers 
who plant for profit and use seeds 
in large quantities. Burpee’s Blue 
List will be mailed to you free if you 
are a Market Grower or Florist. 
BURPEE GUARANTEE 
We guarantee the vitality and purity 
of Burpee’s Seeds and Bulbs to the 
full amount of the purchase price. You 
can have your money back any time 
within a year if you are not satisfied 
with the results. Even with the highest 
quality seeds and bulbs, success in 
gardening depends largely upon cul¬ 
tivation, 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. All goods are sold under this 
guarantee. 
COMPLETE INDEX 
Paries 158, 159 and 160 
We have made large plantings this 
year but still some varieties are in 
short supply. It is a wise gardener 
who orders his seeds early. 
Burpee Co. 
W. Atlee 
Seed and Bulb Growers 
Hunting Park Ave. at 18 th St., Philadelphia, Pa. 
DAVID BURPEE. Pres. W. ATLEE BURPEE. Jr.. Vice Pres.-Treas. 
Telephone —Sagamore 8800 Cable Address — Burpee Philadelphia 
Copyright, 1938, W. Atlee Burpee Co.. Pliiladelphia, Pa. 
