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For Contest

Ouray Colo
August 24th, 1925

W. Atlee Burpee Co.

Dear Sirs

Although I have raised sweet peas for many years, this is the first year that I have planted Burpee's; and I wish to express my pleasure and satisfaction with the results.

[[stamp]]AUG 28 1925[[/stamp]]

The blossoms are extra large and perfectly formed which with the delicate fluting and long, strong stems made them much admired. Although this pleased me greatly, I had my greatest satisfaction in their wonderful coloring, which was simply matchless. I cannot describe their beauty, but can only say that they were the