Burpee and The Cook's Garden Grow Together.Business Editors/Food Writers WARMINSTER, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 26, 2004 There's a cook in Burpee's garden. W. Atlee Burpee Washington Atlee Burpee (1858–1915)—Philadelphia, Pennsylvania W. Atlee Burpee is most famous as the founder of the W. Atlee Burpee & Company, now more commonly known as Burpee Seeds. , the leader in garden plants This is a partial list of garden plants, plants that can be cultivated in the garden, listed alphabetically by genus. See also:
A : Top - 0–9 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z seed catalogue catalogue, catalog - a complete list of things; usually arranged systematically; "it does not pretend to be a catalog of his achievements" . The Cook's Garden strongly appeals to gardeners who love to cook. The Cook's Garden customers select seeds for their garden based on culinary merit with an eye for taste and style. Whether it's filet beans from France, Tromboncini squash from Italy, or Mache from Holland, the Cook's customers love good food and growing their own makes all the difference. It's that simple. "This is the new wave of gardeners," noted George Ball, Burpee's Chairman and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. . "They're serious cooks, and deeply into food. But they love to garden as well. They love to grow unique varieties that can go right from the garden to the gourmet kitchen." The Cook's Garden catalog offers a connoisseur's selection of vegetable and herb seed, distinctive heirlooms, organic seed and savory savory, name for any plant of the genus Satureja, aromatic herbs and subshrubs of the family Labiatae (mint family). Commonly cultivated as border ornamentals or potherbs are two species of the Mediterranean region and surrounding areas: summer savory (S. greens and herbs. Its specialties include 50 lettuces and 75 unusual salad greens, such as rare and hard-to-find chicories and endives from Italy. Ellen Ecker Ogden, co-founder of The Cook's Garden, will keep her role as the line's spokeswoman and muse. "Ellen is the cook and gardener who inspired The Cook's Garden. She brings a strong personal connection to the catalog and customers," George Ball added. Ellen Ecker Ogden sees fresh opportunities in the Burpee
The burpee is a calisthenic exercise performed to increase strength and explosiveness. partnership. "Burpee's know-how and research will help grow The Cook's Garden and bring it to more customers." The catalog and Internet company (www.cooksgarden.com) is now planning to sell seeds at garden centers and organic markets. "We want to make things as convenient as we can for our customers." Ellen Ecker Ogden's cookbook, "From The Cook's Garden," was published last spring by William Morrow
Press inquiries for Ellen should be directed to Alise Kreditor at 516-482-4866 or Peggy DeLaurentis at 215-674-4900, Ext. 1401. |
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