Dear Friends and Fellow Gardeners: 
On this page last year I said: 
“In America the food shortage is just beginning to be felt, but in 
other countries people are starving. We must send even larger quan- 
tities of food to our Allies and to our own men in the Armed Forces.”’ 
That statement is even truer today than it was a year ago. 
In many parts of the United States, 1943 was a poor growing year. A late 
spring followed by a dry summer caused a shortage in some farm crops and 
in several varieties of vegetable seeds. 
I am glad to report to you, however, that again we have increased the 
production of vegetable seeds in general. Because of weather conditions, 
which are beyond our control, some varieties are unobtainable this year; 
others are so scarce that we can offer them in packets only. 
If, when we are sold out of a variety you order, you will allow us to send 
you another variety equally as good, then we believe we can take care of 
all your seed requirements. 
But it would be wise for you to order early. 
So many of our men are in the Armed Forces, and the labor shortage is 
so great, that I regret to say we cannot give the quick service that our 
customers have been accustomed to in peacetimes. 
Please order early and be patient with us if we are a few days late in filling 
your orders. 
I assure you that we will do everything we can to give you good service 
and to supply you with the highest quality seeds that grow. 
Faithfully yours, 
President 
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 culti- 
vation, 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. 
W. ATLEE BURPEE CO. 
SEED GROWERS 
Rp Rp y) 4; ; Hunting Park Ave. at 18th St., Philadelphia 32, Pa. 
and 615 N. Second St., Clinton, lowa 
Cable Address—‘‘ Burpee’’ Philadelphia 
BURPEE’S SEEDS GROW AND ARE THE BEST THAT GROW 
