County Farm Bureau for the purchase of seeds to be distributed 
through the Boy Scout Commissioner and the Farm Bureau. Each 
Scout has pledged himself to make a garden and induce nine other 
persons to do the same. 
The Garden Club of Philadelphia 
Four plots of ground have been loaned the Club to be worked by 
the Boy Scouts. The Club has plowed and harrowed the ground and 
has assigned to each division two or three troups of Boy Scouts. 
These boys first construct simple tool houses when needed and then 
consult with the Club as to further preparation of soil, crops and seed. 
The Boy Scout Association also has a cannery for surplus produce. 
RlDGEFIELD GARDEN CLUB 
The Ridgefield Garden Club has arranged special work with the 
Farm Bureau of Connecticut and is distributing pamphlets published 
by the National Emergency Food Garden Commission, and school 
gardens have been started. 
The Short Hills Garden Club 
One of the Members of the Short Hills Garden Club has donated 
to the Township 15 acres of plowed land (supplying also seed and 
fertilizer) to be worked by the boys of the High School. The Club is 
also interested in the children's Home Gardens. 
The Garden Club of Somerset Hills 
Some members are on Committees to provide demonstrators to 
show the village women how to can, preserve and dry all surplus 
vegetables; also providing seeds and potatoes to village people to 
plant. 
The Garden Club of Trenton 
The Garden Club of Trenton is working with the National Food 
Garden Commission, one of the members being an officer of the or- 
ganization. 
The Ulster Garden Club 
The Ulster Garden Club has pledged $150.00 for an instructor 
and inspector of Home and School Vegetable Gardens and 
is assisting the Chamber of Commerce in securing vacant lots and 
people to cultivate them. The Club members are taking lessons 
in canning. 
