W. Atlee Burpee: The Seedsman Who Grew a Global Legacy

Washington Atlee Burpee (1858-1915), the founder of the W. Atlee Burpee & Company, a renowned American seed company.

Burpee Seeds November 26, 1915 Today is the anniversary of the death of the pioneer seedsman and founder of the Burpee seed company, W. Atlee Burpee – the “W” stood for Washington. Atlee died at 57; just two days after Thanksgiving in 1915. As a young boy, Atlee immigrated from England with his parents. The…

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