Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-03-21

Burpee Coz
GRANTS PASS, O.e., Mar. ~, 1901
My DEAR FRIEND; Being much in.
tsrested in the Qiarter Century edition
OF Burpee's Farm Annual for 1901, | am
going to write You about it so you ca n
send for one If you haven't already
received copy.
The front cover is Autographed in ten
colors aud gold. On the left hand side
are the figures 1876, showing the year
in which the enterprise was begun, and
and on the other side 1901, the present
year. The center shows
A beautiful gIrl with winning face
The personiicati0n OF neatness and grace
II seems to me as the picture view,
I'm sure you will think it attractive too
And IN red letters jost below
You'll find the words "Burpee's seeds
grow"
Then kindly messages he sends
TO all his customers and friends.
Following his greetings are a number
oil pictures giving an idea of the work
done in the various Offices, yiews of
trial grounds, and an outline of the
quarter century's. Advancement in
Vegetable Seeds.
You are so fond OF flowers you ought
to get some of the seed OF Cupid Sweet
Pea. That plant on page nine is such
beauty. There Is an outline of the
quarteI century e advancementin Flower
seeds and appropriate pictures are
given.
burpee issues an immense number of
catalogues, leaflets containing valuable
information, etc, all sent free to GUS
toners.
The products OF his seeds have won
numerous premiums at state fairs.
And now hope that may sanple
Next summer from our gardens store
A melon like that fine example
Ahd many, very many, more,
FOR we've some of the seed Won know
Ana Bnrpee's seeds are sure to gtoy.
Large cash prizes here are offered
Oh cabbage, beans, potatoes TOO,
anu lhey are al as he's attested,
New vegetables, tried and tue"
Among the novelties for 1901 are
varieties of corn, lettuce, tomatoes and
other fine vegetables
1t you send dollar or more for seeds
IN packets and ounces you are sure of
liberal discount This mail order bust.
ness is fine thing. Your order receives
prompt attention and you are as certain
oil being fairly dealt with as # you went
in person
Burpee's trade mark accompanies de
scription of all seeds originated by him,
and the bulls eye shows the best variety
to plsut.
/ would like to tell you how all the
fine illustrations strike me but haven't
time.
That colored picture Of the Quarter
Century Tomato is natural We raised
lew last year aud they were excellent
He also raises farm seeds and YOU NAV
depend upon it they are Of the be,,
quality.
There's fine new nasturtinm
The Caprice is its name.
lis pictured from nature
You'll surely not blame
Me tor saying OF all
The nasturtiums that grow
The Caprice is ahead
And the seed will sow.
As you proceed in examining this
BOOK you will be surprised at the many
varieties Of fine flowers illustrated.
I've seen many dahlias Of beautiful farm
And colors as bright as the blush OF the
morn,
But the Magnificent, 'Harleaninn
and "Salmon Queen"
Are the finest think that ever have
seen.
Burpee's seeds are tested. warranted.
and sure to grow if properly cared for.
Large oaks from little acofns grow"
Great streams from little fountains
tlow,"
are quotations fairly Illustrating the
growth Of the seed .bisness in his hand.
as shown by the picture on the back of
the book. Sincerely You,s
LouIsg W. Hoop.