1822 
“ VICTORY ” 
HEN compiling this catalog during the late summer and early fall of last year, we 
little thought that the end of the War was so near at hand, although we were sure, 
as were our young men at the front, that a favorable result was certain, eventually. 
That the American farmer and American gardener were largely responsible for the 
happy outcome of the struggle, we do not think anyone will dispute. 
The mighty momentum, increasing as the United States developed Its forces of men, 
money, and provisions, broke the backbone of the foe long before its full weight was felt. 
Again, as ever, agriculture proved the very foundation of success, for man cannot work or 
fight to the best advantage unless he is well fed. 
Now, we are going through a reconstruction period. From the nature of things, however, 
there cannot be much change this spring in conditions surrounding the seed, fertilizer, and 
implement business, the supplies for which have to be provided for from one to three years 
In advance. We believe that seeds, generally speaking, are in fair supply, excepting peas, cabbage, 
cauliflower, clovers and some varieties of flower seed. Although stocks are coming in slowly, it 
is thought there will not be the delay in execution of orders that caused so much trouble during 
the past two years. It will be well, however, to get orders in early, for the demand is bound to 
be great, the value of the home garden having been fully established. 
“ Breck’s Seeds are Best” 
Is a common saying among Farmers and Gardeners. It is the natural result of the conscientious 
work of four generations (father, son, grandson and great-grandsons) assisted by men especially 
trained in the business. In no line are knowledge and experience more necessary. 
All seeds are tested In our laboratory and greenhouses and many varieties are field tested in 
our trial grounds at Lexington so that we KNOW what we are selling. 
We solicit your favors and pledge ourselves to serve you faithfully and well. 
CHARLES HENRY BRECK LUTHER ADAMS BRECK 
JOSEPH FRANCIS BRECK C. HENRY BRECK BRACKETT 
(Grandsons of Joseph Breck) (Great-Grandsons of Joseph Breck) 
JOSEPH BRECK & SONS, Corporation. 
Per 
Pres. 
BLOEMGAARD 
Y OU are cordially Invited to visit “ Bloemgaard," Marguerite Breck’s Dutch Garden. The garden was originally 
planned to display new and rare varieties of Dutch Bulbs to the best advantage. The Idea of It occurred to Mrs. 
Breck during her residence In Holland. 
On her return to this country the grounds were attractively laid out on the border of a pond in our grounds and a 
thatched Dutch cottage was erected; the whole effect being really charming, as the season advanced and the different 
varieties came into blossom- 
Shortly after the garden was opened to the public, war broke out; It practically cut off the supply of bulbs. 
Notwithstanding this and the difficulty of getting suitable labor, the garden was kept up with other plants and bulbs, 
notably gladioli, and tea was served In the cottage and under the trees. 
It is expected that the garden will be maintained during the coming season, with the hope that by next fall conditions 
will have become normal so that the original plan can be carried out and Bloemgaard seen at Its best the following? 
spring. The garden Is a delightful and restful place in a beautiful setting and you are welcome. 
Bloemgaard ” Is located on the grounds of the Breck-Roblnson Nurseries. Lexington (Munroe Station), Mass., where 
letters or Inquiries may be addressed. Telephone Lexington 260. It may be reached by motor over the Paul Revere route 
via Massachusetts Avenue, from Boston, through Cambridge. Trains from the North Station for Munroe Station, or any 
electric car connecting at Harvard Square stop at our entrance. 
OCR NURSERY AND SEED TRIAL 
GROUNDS ARE CONDUCTED BY 
BRECK-ROBINSON NURSERY CO. 
Munroe Station, Lexington, Mass. 
Especial Attention Paid to Landscape Designing , Planting , Forestry , Horticulture , Etc. Catalogs Free . 
JOSEPH BRECK & SONS, Corporation 
NEW ENGLAND AGRICULTURAL WAREHOUSE AND SEED STORE 
47 to 54 NORTH MARKET STREET, BOSTON, MASS. 
TELEPHONE 2360 RICHMOND. Private Branch Exchange Connecting All Departments. 
Copyright, 1919, by Joseph Breck & Sons, Corp. 
ESTABLISHED 1822 
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