Post-War Era

As America celebrated victory in World War II, Bunton's Seed returned to normal operations in 1946.

Winfrey P. Bunton Jr., son of founder W.P. Bunton, had been in the thick of fighting in Europe with a front-line Army artillery unit. He returned to Louisville and joined the company. Another second-generation Bunton, Herbert F., worked as company vice president.

And in the 1946 catalog, the company announced it was keeping pace with the latest developments in seed research:

Improved strains and new introductions of vegetable seeds in recent years along with the Garden Tools and Accessories, make it possible to increase your yield from the same size garden plot.

Bunton's Seeds are grown by specialists in each particular item. Being on the alert for better varieties and working closely with the grower has enabled us to be leaders in bringing to this section the new and profitably grown vegetables and flowers. ...

	Company Leadership 1946:. From left, W. Price Bunton Sr., president; Thomas L. Bunton, treasurer; Herbert F. Bunton, vice president; and Winfrey P. Bunton Jr., who would go on to lead the Bunton Seed Co. more than 10 years later.