Special Wholesale Blue List Prices 
For exclusive use of Market Gardeucrs, “Pruckers aud Florists 
Effective January 1, 1950, all invoices for purchases will be charged at the prices quoted 
in this Burpee Blue List, unless Special Offers are made by letter or telegram and referred 
to when the order is placed. 
We expect to adhere throughout the winter and spring to the prices quoted herein, un- 
less some causes beyond our control require a change, in which case we shall be governed 
by the market. All goods are offered subject to prior sale, and we reserve the right to 
change prices without notice if it should become necessary. 
This Book, Known as Burpee’s Blue List 
is for the exclusive use of Market Gardeners, Truckers and 
Florists who, on account of the larger quantities of seeds 
they require, are entitled to these Special Wholesale Prices. 
We are anxious to do all we can to help you make a success 
of your business by supplying the finest seeds it is possible 
to furnish. As a grower you know the importance of good 
seeds; you cannot take chances on the quality of the seed 
from which you expect to make your profits. Sow Burpee’s 
Tested Seeds—you-can rely on them. They are guaranteed. 
Read the Burpee Guarantee below. 
Terms of Payment 
Our terms are cash with order unless you have an account 
with us or are satisfactorily rated by the commercial agen- 
cies. To those who have accounts and others of approved 
credit, our terms are 60 days net; 2% discount for cash in 
ten days from date of invoice, or 3% discount when cash 
accompanies the order, for Vegetable and Flower Seeds and 
Flower Bulbs. No discount on Grass Seeds, Field Seeds, 
Roots, Fertilizers, Insecticides and General Merchandise, 
or on shipping charges, all of which are net cash. 
New customers, unless satisfactorily rated with the com- 
mercial agencies, should furnish us with at least three trade 
references. Orders from new customers amounting to less 
than $5.00 should be accompanied by cash. 
Orders for seeds (but not roots) will be shipped C.O.D. 
upon receipt of a deposit of 25% of the value of the order. 
Order Early 
There are severe shortages of quite a few varieties of 
flower and vegetable seeds; therefore, we advise that you 
cover on your requirements as soon as possible. 
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 seeds and 
bulbs are sold under this Burpee Guarantee. 
Free Delivery anywhere 
in the United States 
except where stated otherwise 
Flower Seeds, in any quantity, will be sent prepaid. All 
Vegetable Seeds offered ‘‘Transportation Prepaid’’ will be 
delivered postpaid or express paid, our option. On Beans, 
Sweet Corn, Pop Corn, Peas, Rape, Sunflower and Grass 
Seeds, Asparagus Roots, Garlic Sets, Horse Radish Roots, 
Peanuts, Rhubarb Roots, Flowering Bulbs and Roots, 
Fertilizers, Insecticides, as well as General Merchandise, 
offered ‘“‘Not Prepaid,’ the purchaser pays the transpor- 
tation charges. If such goods are wanted by parcel post, 
include sufficient to cover postage on cash orders. On charge 
orders, postage will be invoiced. 
Flower bulbs and roots. On all varieties offered in our 
1950 Retail Catalog but not listed in this book, we will allow 
you a 10% discount from our 1950 Retail Catalog prices. 
Customer pays transportation charges. No discount will 
be allowed on flower bulbs or roots if the retail value of 
goods ordered at one time is less than $2.00. 
Be sure to give us Complete Shipping 
Instructions each time you order 
With each order, please give complete shipping instruc- 
tions if goods are not to be sent by parcel post. Give the 
name of your express or freight office and on which railroad 
you wish goods shipped. This will assure correct routing. If 
in doubt as to the best and most economical method of ship- 
ment, we suggest that you leave this to our judgment. 
Marine and/or War Risk Insurance will be effected on 
foreign shipments only when so directed. 
Burpee’s Retail Seed Catalog 
Every market gardener and florist should have a copy of 
Burpee’s Annual Garden Book for 1950 because it is the 
best and most reliable retail seed catalog ever issued. It 
fully describes the best varieties of Vegetables, Flowers and 
Bulbs. One of these books has been sent to you; keep it on 
your desk for reference. If you want another copy for 
yourself, friend or neighbor, let us know, and if you have 
any friends who grow for market, send us their names and 
addresses so that we may also mail them a copy of Burpee’s 
Blue List. Important: the Blue List is for the exclusive use 
of the Market Gardener, Trucker and Florist. 
this Wholesale Catalog (Burpee’s Blue List) in the hope that we may 
We Send You receive your order this year. We believe we are equipped to render 
the market gardener and florist a very real service. You can depend upon us to get your 
seeds on their way to you as quickly as possible. It is our purpose to serve you so well, 
and at so low a cost, that you will never again sow any other seeds except Burpee’s. 
W. ATLEE BURPEE CO. Seed Growers 
HUNTING PARK AVENUE at 18th STREET, PHILADELPHIA 32, PA. 
COURT HOUSE SQUARE, CLINTON, IOWA 
RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA 



Copyright, 1949, W. Atlee Burpee Co. 
Cable Address —''Burpee”’ Philadelphia 
Printed in U. S. A. 
