WAR DEPARTMENT 
WASHINGTON 
NATIONAL WAR GARDEN COMMISSION, 
Washington, D. C. 
Dear Sirs: 
June 7, 1918. 
The War Department finds much satisfaction in the creation of War Gardens 
at various army camps by the Conservation and Reclamation Division of the 
Quartermaster General’s office. Food production at these camps has been the 
subject of some concern with the department. The large areas of tillable land 
within many of the military reservations have been regarded as offering potential 
food production on a large scale, and I feel that the army is to be congratulated* 
that the utilization of this space has now taken concrete form. 
Camp War Gardens will serve more than one useful purpose. The pro- 
duction of food at the mess door is of great importance in that it not only lessens 
the army’s demand on the usual sources of supply but eliminates transportation 
as well. 
To the National War Garden Commission I extend the thanks of the Depart- 
ment for its quick response to the appeal of the Quartermaster General’s office 
for co-operation. Not confining itself to mere compliance with the letter of the 
request, the Commission entered fully into its spirit. At a time when funds 
were not available through Government channels the Commission voluntarily 
provided seed, fertilizers and equipment which made possible the establishment 
of a War Garden of 300 acres or more at Camp Dix. For this generous contri- 
bution and for swift action to overcome the handicap of a late start I take pleasure 
in making this acknowledgment and in expressing the hope that the Camp Dix 
War Garden of the National War Garden Commission will prove an unqualified 
success. 
Cordially yours, 
(Signed) NEWTON D. BAKER, 
Secretary of War. 
UNITED STATES FOOD ADMINISTRATION 
Baltimore, Maryland. 
September 14, 1918. 
NATIONAL WAR GARDEN COMMISSION, 
Maryland Building, 
Washington, D. C. 
Gen tlemen: 
We wish to express to you our appreciation of your helpfulness in our war 
garden, canning and drying work in Maryland during the season of 1918. Your 
book on canning and drying has been of great value, while the canning outfits 
which you so kindly gave us made it possible for us to establish canning centers 
throughout the State, with results of far-reaching importance which could not have 
been otherwise accomplished. We are equally appreciative of your prompt and 
willing response to our request for the services of one of your trained investigators 
.to assist in our war garden work. Your spirit of prompt and willing service is 
cordially appreciated. 
Yours truly, 
(Signed) EDWIN G. BAETJER, 
Federal Food Administrator for Maryland. 
