Atlee Burpee died in 1915 his son, David, took over the company.
W. Atlee Burpee founded the Burpee seed catalog in 1881.
A drinks reception at midday will be followed by the three-course luncheon in the Atlee Room of the House of Lords.
Atlee Burpee Company, the catalog offers a treasure trove of flowers for the home gardener.
W. Atlee Burpee began by breeding and selling livestock, but requests from farmers led him to develop his mail order seed business.