
There are those who fight in many lands, and those 
who remain at home making the things needed by the 
fighting men. Chief requirement for those abroad and 
at home is FOOD. 
You have been urged by your Government to cut 
down on your requirements of meat and use more 
VEGETABLES. It is a fact that we can all do a 
better job if we are well fed, therefore, the cultivation 
of food is extremely important, and VEGETABLES 
move into the front ranks. 
V for VEGETABLES for VICTORY is our slogan 
this year. The farmer knows the important part he is 
called upon to play—to raise more and better crops— 
but he is somewhat handicapped by the shortage of 
help. Therefore, it is up to individuals living in cities, 
suburban and rural districts to transform any unused 
plots of ground into vegetable gardens. So let’s roll up 
our sleeves and start digging. 
To make a garden, 
cedures: 
there are several important pro- 
ith natural 
fertilizer and improve same with commercial 
fertilizer and add organic matter. 

2—Plow or spade deeply so fertilizer is worked 
well into soil. 
3—Pulverize the soil ready for planting with culti- 
vator, rake or harrow. 
egetables for Vr ativy for Wictory 
4—Purchase and plant seeds. You get only tested 
and certified seeds at ABEL’S SEED HOUSE, 
and free information on garden problems. The 
VEGETABLE CHART and PLANTER’S 
GUIDE on page 15 will give you complete infor- 
mation on planting time, quantity of seeds per 
foot required, planting distance, and maturity. 
\S—Cultivate to keep soil in condition for air and 
moisture and free from weeds. 
6—Use the correct Insecticide to protect plants and 
vegetables from being destroyed by insects. 
Then... Harvest the Crop 
Every farmer knows ‘‘IT IS THE CROP THAT 
COUNTS’”’ and ABEL’S SEEDS, with the proper co- 
operation, will produce a ‘‘bumper’’ crop. Consult us 
regarding your planting problems. 
Let’s all get out and dig in the soil this spring, for 
recreation and profit, if not in your own back yard, 
then help your neighbor or a farmer, for Food will 
help to Win the War and your contribution in this 
way will make the V more vital in VEGETABLES 
and VICTORY. 
THE HOUSE OF ABEL... ano ITS MESSAGE TO YOU 
Time marches on. For fifteen years we have been issu- 
ing this catalog for your help and guidance in selecting your 
spring and fall plantings. Each year we not only endeavor to 
list the new offerings in the seed world, but to include infor- 
mation which will be of assistance to the planter. 
As a part of our service, we extend to each and every cus- 
tomer the privilege of calling upon us with their planting 
problems. We endeavor to solve all the problems presented, 
regardless of how difficult they may be. Should we be unable 
to supply the information immediately, it is ever our pleasure 
to do some research work for the benefit of our customers. 
All of which is offered FREE. 
Our aim has always been, and always will be, to serve well 
all those who help to contribute to our suecess—our custom- 
ers. All orders, and all requests, large or small, receive our 
very best attention. 
In SEEDS, BULBS, and SUPPLIES, we offer you ouly the 
highest quality obtainable, because we only deal with rep- 
utable growers and manufacturers, so that their guarantee 
augments our own. 
Thanks to all our customers for their liberal support and 
patronage, for they have made possible this fourteenth cata- 
log. If you have been well served by the HOUSE OF ABEL, 
your neighbors and friends will welcome a word from you not 
only about ABEL’S QUALITY SEEDS but also about 
ABEL’S SERVICE, These two, quality and service, we have 
united for better business through you. Accept, please, our 
grateful appreciation. 
MlherPAp COL. 

ORDER EARLY 
We will appreciate it if our customers will send us their 
orders for seeds, plants, bulbs, ete., during January and 
February. Your order can be filled at once and held for 
shipment when you wish same. No charge is made for boxes 
or packing, except for two bushel bags which are charged 
at cost and may be returned to us for credit. 
SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS 
Always state by what method you wish goods forwarded, 
otherwise we will ship according to our best judgment. 
HOW TO SEND CASH 
We prefer that you send either Post Office Money Order, 
check or Express Money Order for amounts above 50e and 
stamps, Money Order or check for less. 
NON-WARRANTY 
Wilbert N. Abel of Abel’s Seed House gives no warranty, 
express or implied, as to description, quality, productiveness, 
or any other matter of any seeds, bulbs or plants they sell 
and will not be responsible for the crop. If the customer 
does not accept the goods on these terms they are at once 
to be returned and the amount paid for them will be refunded. 

The war has created a severe shortage of many 
varieties of seeds. Some seed replacements will be 
impossible to obtain, while others will be at much 
higher prices. Therefore, we suggest you order your 
seeds early. Due to conditions existing beyond our 
control, prices are subject to change without notice. 

