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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. 
