W. Atlee Burpee (1858-1915)
Title
W. Atlee Burpee (1858-1915)
Title
W. Atlee Burpee (1858-1915)
Date
2000-10-04
County
Bucks
Type
City
Marker Location
Burpee Park, Church St. near E Oakland Ave. (Rt. 202), Doylestown
Marker Text
Founder at age 18 of the seed company bearing his name. At. Fordhook Farm nearby, he developed Golden Bantam Corn, Bush Lima Beans, Iceberg Lettuce, & other plant varieties. He gave this park to the Borough in honor of his wife Blanche.
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Citation
“W. Atlee Burpee (1858-1915),” The Land of Penn and Plenty: Bringing History to the Table, accessed October 12, 2024, https://pafoodways.omeka.net/items/show/12.