2ieaA ^eUo4Ait QaA<lle*te^: 
I am writing to you from Fordhook Farms. It is winter, and my thoughts 
are turned towards your gardens of 1941, 
I know that almost all of you who read this page are good gardeners. Some 
are beginners, and I want to welcome them into the finest spot in the world. 
There is an old Chinese saying, “If you want to be happy for life, become 
a gardener.” I hope that all of you who read this will “be happy for life.” 
If you are not already one, then by all means “become a gardener” and 
plant Burpee’s Seeds. 
My father used to say to me, “David, always make your appeal to the 
best gardeners—the poor ones will follow the good ones, but the good garden¬ 
ers will never follow the poor ones.” 
And now I make my appeal to you, good Gardeners of America. Please 
produce a surplus if you can. There is no surplus of food or flowers in the 
world. If you can grow in your garden more than you need, please, please do, 
and give it away. To help others is your best investment in happiness. 
My father and I have supplied seeds to many million gardeners and I 
feel that I know all of you. 
May you have a glorious garden in 1941 is my earnest wish. 
Faithfully yours. 
The Old Farm House on Fordhook Farms near Philadelphia 
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 Burpee Guarantee. 
COMPLETE INDEX ON PAGES 158, 159 and 160 
ORDER EARLY 
The war has created a very severe shortage of many kinds 
of seeds. We advise that you order your seeds early this 
year. Burpee s have not advanced the price of any seeds 
in packets in this entire catalog. Order early. 
FREE DELIVERY 
Everything offered in this Catalog will be delivered any¬ 
where 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. 
W. ATLEE BURPEE CO. 
Seed Growers 
Philadelphia, Pa. 
