3 SspSiMixp Qatalacj, 
JjOSl 1939 
WE TAKE PLEASURE in presenting the 34th edition of our Annual 
Spring Catalogue. At this time we wish to thank our numerous patrons and 
friends for their support in the past, and we solicit their continued trade and 
confidence for the future. 
Our motto “Reliable Seeds and Prompt Service” is more than a 
mere phrase. It is a standard of efficiency retained through the years upon 
which our success as seedsmen has been established. Special care is taken 
that all seeds sent out by us are true to name and of the highest germinating 
qualities. The fact that we are in constant and close touch with the leading 
seed growers, nurserymen, etc., of the horticultural world, makes it possible 
for us to offer you the highest quality merchandise. 
WE TAKE PRIDE IN THE FACT THAT: 
Our Vegetable Seeds of extra selected stock, are procured from the 
most competent growers in the country. 
Our Flower Seeds are carefully selected from the finest strains obtain¬ 
able, and have given the utmost satisfaction wherever grown. We have 
received many testimonials vouching for their superiority. 
Our Lawn Seed Mixtures have a national reputation for quality. 
Composed of the finest recleaned grasses, they insure a beautiful velvety 
and permanent lawn. We stand by our slogan— 
“The House Famous for Lawn Grass Seed” 
G. A. Burnett, President 
T. H. Burnett, Vice-Pres. S. A. Burnett, Secy-Treas. 
J. Findlay, Representative K. R. Ayers, Representative 
A. Kuhn, Store Manager 
When Cash Accompanies Order 
We deliver all Flower Seeds, Vegetable Seeds, Grass 
Seeds and Bulbs free to your Post Office, Express or Freight 
Station within a radius of 300 miles from New York City, 
reserving the right to choose the method of transportation. 
We recommend to you the services of Samuel A. Burnett 
who is well equipped to advise and assist you in the 
making of new gardens or the renovation of established 
plantings. He is available at any time and anxious to 
serve you. 
QaAxHe^te^A. Sesutice 
To employers of gardeners, estate superintendents, green¬ 
house assistants or such persons seeking these positions: 
we maintain a register of competent men of high character 
and ability and solicit your inquiries for this service. No 
charge is made to either employer or employee. 
Due to price fluctuations on agricultural supplies dur¬ 
ing the present period of readjustment, it is impossible to 
guarantee prices contained in this catalogue. However, we 
will endeavor to protect our customers to the fullest extent 
against such increases whenever possible. 
NON-WARRANTY— We give no warranty, express or implied, as to description, quality, pro¬ 
ductiveness, or any other matter of any seeds, bulbs or plants we send out, and we will not be 
in any way responsible for the crops. If the purchaser does not accept the goods on these terms, 
they are at once to be returned. All claims should be made within 10 days of receipt of goods. 
PuAneti Bnotkesti., 9tic. 
“The Original Firm—Established Since 1905” 
92 CHAMBERS STREET NEW YORK 
FOR PROMPT SERVICE—PHONE BARCLAY 7-6138 
