What is Burpee?
The Burpee is a seed and plant company that is officially called as W Atlee Burpee and Company. Burpee Seeds Company offers a variety of hybrid seeds and plants including vegetables, organic plants, fruits, flowers, herbs, heirlooms and perennial plants. Burpee has become a most trusted seeds and plants brand in the United States. The Burpee operated as the subsidiary company of George Ball, Inc. The company also sells seeds and plants online, which are available at Burpee.com. The can be also used for gardening techniques, recipes and other questions.
Company Overview
The Burpee Seeds was opened by Washington Atlee Burpee in the
Age of 18 years. He commenced operations with a loan money of $1000 dollars in Philadelphia in 1876. Initially, the Burpee Seeds Company products were garden seeds, farm supplies, tools, poultry and hogs. Within the following 25 years, the company became the America's most
Progressive seed company. After the death of Washington Burpee in 1915, the business operation passed to his son, David Burpee. In the year 1970, General Foods purchased it from David. After four years, David went for its current head office location in Pennsylvania. In 1979, ITT Corporation became the parent of Burpee. George Ball, Inc. has been operating its parent company since 1991.
For any other general inquiry, as well as to place an Order, people can contact with customer service department by phone, which are available Monday through Friday from 09:00 am to 05:00 pm. Retailers in the United States can call at +1-(800)-444-7333.