
She ke Se rae 
“Lucky is the man who can work with his 
hands ; who, having a respect for the soil, 
will cultivate it with care and understand- 
ing.” RICHARDSON WRIGHT. 
KKK KK KKK 
This Spring we’ll all be planting Vic- 
tory Gardens ... using our soil for 
defense of home and nation. 
Why do we do this—and what will 
these gardens win for us? 
Bounteous food for our tables .. . bet- 
ter health for our families... savings 
... healthful exercise ...food... all 
these, of course! 
But there are hidden values, too—per- 
haps even more important. There’s the 
service we render the nation by help- 
ing to release transportation facilities 
for vital war needs. Carrying fresh 
fruits and vegetables from distant 
Your VICTORY GARDEN 

points calls for vast amounts of rolling 
stock. Today, every freight car, every 
transport truck is needed. So when we 
“grow our own” we release our share 
of this transport machinery for the 
nation’s use. 
GARDENS FOR THE “HIDDEN 
HUNGER” 
There’s another kind of hunger, too, 
that our gardens can satisfy ... the 
hidden hunger for beauty springing 
from the earth, and for the satisfac- 
tion that comes from working our own 
soil. Hunger for the beauty of the 
unfolding rose is as powerful as our 
hunger for food. And the deep satis- 
faction of getting back to the soil 
brings a joy that is greater than ever 
in times like these. So, while we plant 
for food, we must plant for beauty, 
too... for satisfaction of the hidden 
hungers that are deep in all our souls! ' 



COSMOS, Sensation Mixed. 
Huge flowers, up to 5” across. 
All-America winner. Pkt. 10e. 
PETUNIA, Hollywood Star. 
All-America Award. Perfect 
pink stars, creamy throats. 
Pkt. 15e. 

ISBELL SEED COMPANY 
139-141 West Pearl Street 
JACKSON, MICHIGAN 
Your SEED 
Whatever your planting plans for this 
crucial year may be, we can help. 
As your seed store, we stand ready 
to provide far more than just the ma- 
terials for your gardening. 
It’s our job to work with you for maxi- 
mum success. 
Remember, we’re your neighbors—and 
we strive to be good neighbors. Our 
practical knowledge of gardening is at 
your call, along with our merchandise. 
We’ve been at it for quite a while— 
right here in this vicinity. So we 
STORE..... 
generally know what can or can’t be 
done in gardens hereabouts. We don’t 
operate by “remote control” and we 
don’t have to compromise the special 
needs of this territory. : 
Our catalog necessarily lists only the 
tangible thine’s we have to offer. But 
don’t forget the intangibles that may 
mean all the difference between suc- 
cess and failure in your garden. 
Let's talk it over! 
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Telephone—Dial 5723 

GAILLARDIA (Blanket 
Flower). Gay, showy orange 
and red daisies, bloom all sum- 
mer. Pkt. 10c. 
