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of necessity be the case, still the fundamental principles 

 were the same; and the results obtained, chief among 

 them better contentment among the men, were every- 

 where alike. The Commission feels that no other 

 single phase of its work has been of greater and of 

 more lasting benefit than the stimulus it has been able 

 to give to the wonderful growth of factory gardening. 

 Increased food production by this means is of immeas- 

 urable value to the nation, to the community, to the 

 employer of labor, and to the individual. In congested 

 industrial centers it is particularly desirable that every 

 possible relief be given to freight transportation sys- 

 tems; and the raising of large quantities of food "F. 

 O. B. the Factory Door" affords great help in that 

 direction. Business men have seen the advantage of 

 this movement and will continue to encourage and 

 expand gardening among their employes. 



