

This year we must render a greater service to our country than ever 
before. 
In America the food shortage is just beginning to be felt, but in other 
countries people are starving. We must send even larger quantities of 
food to our Allies and to our own men in the Armed Forces. 
But the importance of gardening is not only because of a shortage of food. 
It is also because all the vegetables you grow in your own garden will relieve 
the pressure on the railroads and other transportation systems. If everyone 
who can, grows vegetables this year, it will help tremendously. 
It is my purpose to do everything I can to be of service to you in supplying 
you with the best seeds that grow. 
Last fall, Burpee’s vegetables and flowers won the highest gold medal 
awards at every Victory Garden Harvest Show at which they were exhibited 
—in New York, Philadelphia, and Washington. 
For sixty-seven years we have been doing our utmost to produce the 
highest quality seeds. During the past year we have renewed our effort not 
only to produce the best seeds that grow but also to produce enough seed. 
This has not been easy to do for there is a labor shortage on the farms, 
and our Government is sending large lots of vegetable seeds to our Allied 
Nations, so that they can grow more of their own food. 
Notwithstanding our great effort to increase the supply of seeds, there 
will be a shortage of some varieties. I suggest that you order early. 
Although at the time of writing this message to you there is no ceiling on 
the price of seeds, we have not advanced the price of anything listed in 
this catalog. This means that, since America entered the war, there has 
been no increase in the price of Burpee’s Seeds! 
Everyone who can, should grow plenty of vegetables this year—for im- 
mediate and future use. And let me urge you also to grow flowers, for their 
uplifting influence—for they are the spirit of Victory. 
Please order your seeds as soon as pos- 
BURPEE GUARANTEE sible. Send your order either to Phila- 
We guarantee the vitality and purity of Burpee’s delphia or to Clinton Iowa whichever is 
Seeds and Bulbs to the full amount of the pur- y ? 
chase price. You can have your money back Nearer to you—but please order early. 
any time within a year if you are not satisfied 
with the results. Even with the highest quality Wishing you a very successful garden, 
seeds and bulbs, success in gardening depends 
largely upon cultivation, soil, and weather con- 
ditions. 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. ; 
President 
W. Atlee Burpee Co. 
lds Hunting Park Ave. at 18th St., Philadelphia, Pa. 
Burpee Buildings ONT et era eeoce ct lao 
Cable Address—‘‘ Burpee”’ Philadelphia 
Faithfully yours, 




