Gor ewor d 
A: THIS Breck CATALOG goes to press the United States of America goes to war. 
Our country, as one man, has sprung to arms. We are in a fight, a real fight, a 
fight to a finish. 
Every man, every woman, and every child must contribute to the war effort. 
Soldiers will fight, Marines will fight, Sailors will fight, Civilians will work. Only 
by such a supreme and universal effort will Victory come. 
We are ready, and more than ready, to do our part.. We know that you are 
ready to do yours, and it cannot be denied that as the war progresses there will 
come a greater and greater need for food production. Now is the time to take 
action. The products of your garden—whether it be large or sma!!—will help. 
We urge you to give consideration to the following: 

PLAN your garden with all your gardening wisdom. If you are a beginner, and 
need help, come to Brecks and we will plan with you. 
ORDER your seeds and gardening needs early. You will then have the things 
you want when you want them. 
GROW both Vegetables and Flowers, the vegetables for food, the flowers for fun 
and relaxation, and for giving to those who may need a bit of cheer. 
PRESERVE a proportion of the vegetable crops that you produce. Practice home 
husbandry. It is a good old American custom. 
REMEMBER that “going back to the land” is a sound principle in times of 
national emergency. Work your land. Use fertilizer sensibly. Make every seed 
grow. In this way you can really contribute to the National War Effort. 
Three Easy Ways 4a Buy Garden Items 
BY MAIL ORDER Address your orders to 
BRECK’S, 85 State Street, Boston, Mass. 
BY STORE PURCHASE... . Visit either of our two stores, at 
85 State Street or 85 Franklin St., Beston, Mass. 
BY TELEPHONE CALL... . By telephone you may discuss problems and place your orders. 
Telephone, Lafayette 7420 

Morale contributes to Victory 
Flowers contribute to Morale 
posenh Breck & Sons 
Lutuer A. Breck....... President and Treasurer 
HAROLD 5. Oss... ....:...... Vice-President 
LorHes A, Beebe Jz............. 20: Secretary 
Russett O. GarDNeEr....... Seed Dept. Manager 
New Englands Oldesi Seed Merchants 
Established 1818 
MAIN STORE AND GENERAL OFFICES: 
85 State Street, Boston, Mass. 
BrancH STORE: WAREHOUSES: 
85 Franklin Street 15-24 Lewis Wharf 

