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For Prize Contest.

W. Atlee Burpee Co.,

Gentlemen:

The wonder of nature, as manifested in the changes from a lifeless seed or bulb to a full grown beautiful plant or flower are beyond the power of tongue or pen to describe.

Words are inadequate to express the pleasure and physical benefits derived, by myself, from planting and caring for Burpees seeds and bulbs.

Almost a nervous wreck I tried to divert my mind by some hobby. After rejecting several I started at last planting seeds and bulbs. Found they were a pleasant and wonderful cure for "nerves".

I planted a package of Coleus seeds and had 65 plants all of different colorings besides what I gave to friends.

Raised Gloxinias from seed. They also grew exceptionally well.

This season I am growing begonias from bulbs. They are viewed and admired by many flower growers as they are unknown here.