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#4262 For Prize Contest What Burpee's Seeds have done for me. Dear Editor; Seventeen years ago as I lay on a sick bed my first Burpee's catalogue was brought to me. [[date stamp]] Aug 11 1924 [[/stamp]] The vital and compelling nature of its contents inspired me, and with the aid of an enthusiastic husband I sought health and contentment in the making of a garden I found more, for as it developed it proved a source of profit and pride. Visitors came from far and near to see what the combination of wonderful seeds and a wonderful climate could do. [[pencil insertion]] Aug 8/25/24 [[/insertion]] Following a visit of the City Fathers