
The Frank 2 S. Platt Co. 
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1942 Food Gardens for Victory and Peace 
EGETABLES, milk, fruit and eggs have taken on a new importance in our national economy. 
Authorities urge that production of these essentials should be increased. Nationwide gardening 
will save transportation for other necessary use. America must have these products for better 
health, not only for her army, navy and air forces, but her industrial workers and civilians. Modern 
war requires more men and women in industry than ever before. The ratio is said to be eighteen 
persons in industry to maintain one man at the front. 
Gardening should be undertaken only where soil and other conditions afford a reasonable chance of 
success. Do not sacrifice the lawn, flowers or ornamentals, for they are also necessary to our way of life. 
There is some shortage of high grade seeds because of unfavorable weather in producing sections 
of this country during the past season, and because supplies are shut off from the invaded countries. 
There is also a considerable need of seeds by our allies and those countries who formerly obtained their 
supplies from Europe. The principal shortages are Onion, Carrot, Beet and Spinach. With care there 
is probably enough to prevent serious hardship; but undoubtedly as the season advances many certain 
stocks and strains will be out. 
With united effort “Keep Them Flying.” 


The Hidden Assets in Platt’s Seeds 
EEDS are unlike other forms of merchandise. They are raw materials of variable and limitless 
qualities, out of which, under proper conditions, come food and beauty for human needs. 
Seeds are bought for what they will produce. Yet there is no way of judging from appearance 
whether seeds will produce a good crop or a poor one. Seeds may be tested for germination in a few 
days. In most cases it is comparatively simple to make such a test and no seedsman should think of 
selling seeds without a germination test. But the only way of knowing in advance what seeds are 
likely to produce is to know the characteristics of their parents. Good seed stocks must come from 
outstanding plants possessing, to the greatest possible extent, the desired qualities of productiveness, 
uniformity, season, flavor, color, disease-resistance, and any other good feature. Such stocks are the 
result of integrity and skill in selection and plant breeding. 
For Srxtry-Five Years, through times of depression and prosperity, the confidence of our customers 
has enabled us to maintain the standards whereby PLATT’S SEEDS have stood The Test. of Time. 
We Mahe a Specialty of Grass Seed 
for Lawns and Athletic Fields, and invite 
your inquiries concerning formulas to meet special needs 


