LOCAL SEED GROWERS 



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should be placed in tin boxes or other vessels to keep them free 

 from the attacks of mice, weevils, grain moths and other enemies. 

 It is important that the seeds be kept dry during the storage 

 period. This may be done by placing them in an upper room 

 near the chimney where the temperature is moderate. 



Reliable Sources of Seed. Seeds which are purchased should 

 be obtained from reliable dealers. If possible, information should 

 be obtained through them as to the climates in which the seeds 

 were grown. Local dealers or special agents for the planters of 



FIG. 41. Map of United States showing chief sources of vegetable and flower seeds. 



(U..S. D. A.) 



any single community should visit the wholesale dealers or growers 

 and obtain at first hand information regarding conditions in which 

 the seed crop was produced. Here is found one of the advantages 

 of cooperation among local growers. The maps (Figs. 41 and 42) 

 show the chief sources of vegetable and forage seeds produced in 

 the United States. 



Local Seed Growers. Seed may sometimes be obtained from 

 local growers where the conditions are well known by all of his 

 customers. This plan is to be recommended to those who do not 

 save their own farm and garden seeds. 



