A LIVING FROM THE LAND 



have his products reach the consumer in an 

 attractive condition, the commercial grower 

 usually must harvest them before they are at 

 their best. The channels through which vege- 

 tables and fruits pass on their way to the city 

 consumer are devious, slow and costly. Such a 

 consumer therefore usually receives so-called 

 fresh products that have been removed from 

 the plant or the soil before maturity is attained 

 and after such already poor quality has deterio- 

 rated through aging processes. 



All these disadvantages of vegetables pur- 

 chased in the city are eliminated by the possessor 

 of a garden where he may produce his family's 

 needs (and they are genuine needs) in the way 

 of fresh vegetables. These products are essential 

 in supplying such necessary elements as minerals, 

 vitamins, acids, and cellulose. Dietary authori- 

 ties advise that leafy vegetables, sometimes 

 called "greens," contain food elements not found 

 in root vegetables. For the maintenance of 

 health, the diet should include a variety of 

 vegetables besides potatoes. 



Assets of a Garden. A garden is a source of 

 recreation, pleasure and satisfaction to every 

 member of the family. Real enjoyment can be 

 had by working in it a little time each day. To 

 those whose work may be sedentary and of a 

 routine nature, the garden furnishes a source 



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