W. Atlee Burpee

For millions of Americans, weary of long winters, nothing signals spring like the arrival of their annual Burpee Catalog in the mailbox. Turning page after page and seeing the brilliant colors of vegetables and plants, perennials and annuals, awakens the imagination as loyal customers begin to plan the contents of their garden each spring. And even though the catalog itself has been a personal favorite, the reader still does not know the ending story. This is because Burpee's highly recognized horticulturalists have been continuously bringing innovation to the seed market since 1881.