Foreword 
In keeping with our policy we are again offering a 
catalogue that we feel sure will be of value to its 
readers. It is comprehensive, yet concise, and we have 
spared no efforts in keeping it educational and inter- 
esting. Our list of plants is offered only after careful 
observation and consideration and we feel sure our 
choice will please the majority of specialized flower 
lovers. 
Now that this country is in a state of war we must 
turn our efforts to gardening of two types. First we 
must enter the spirit of the “Food for Freedom” drive 
in order to increase the food supply and preserve the 
health of our nation. Secondly, flower gardening 
should be encouraged and made a hobby in idle time. 
It is the best stabilizer of emotion and the best coun- 
teraction to worry at a time of stress. We must keep 
our health and minds alert in this all out drive to 
victory. 
May we at this time extend our sincere appreciation 
for your loyalty and confidence in our products and 
Croix Farms’ dependability and may this confidence 
warrant continued. relations for many many years. 

ROSEMARIE PFITZER 
GRO eee AR aMes 
(Louis R. Fischer ) 
Hastings Minnesota 
