American Grown Bulbs for American Gardens 
This little catalog offers you the very best American grown bulbs for planting this 
fall. Because of the war, it may be impossible to get any bulbs from Holland. We have 
gone to great pains to produce these American bulbs and we offer them to our customers 
at very low prices. As the supply is limited, we suggest that you order as early as 
possible. We especially wish to call your attention to our comprehensive list of the 
finest Daffodils, pages 6 to 12, inclusive. Late summer or early fall is an excellent time 
to sow lawn grass, biennial and perennial flower seeds; we offer a choice selection of 
varieties, pages 21 to 32. Your orders, large or small, are assured of our best attention. 
ORDER EARLY Bulbs ordered before they are ready to 
send out will be booked for delivery and orders filled, in 
rotation as received, as quickly as possible after the bulbs 
reach us from our growers. All bulbs, with just a few 
exceptions, are ready for delivery after the middle of 
September, and all hardy varieties can be planted out¬ 
doors any time from then on until the ground freezes 
hard. Daffodils, however, will do better if planted before 
the ground freezes. 
FREE DELIVERY Everything offered in this catalog 
will be delivered anywhere in the U. S. or its possessions 
by parcel post or express prepaid at the prices quoted. 
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 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. All goods are sold 
under this guarantee. 
COMPLETE INDEX ON LAST PAGE 
W. ATLEE BURPEE CO. 
HuU). cuui Seea Q^iowe^ 
Burpee Bulldinss — Huntins Park Ave. at 18th St., Philadelphia, Pa. 
DAVID BURPEE, President 
W. ATLEE BURPEE, Jr., Vice President 
Copyright, 1940, W. Atlee Burpee Co., Philadelphia, Pa. 
Printed in U. S. A. 
