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You can help win this war in your own back 
yard. Grow vegetables for Victory. Let the Army 
and Navy have the cans. The big Home Victory 
or War Garden Program now _ being sponsored by 
our National Victory Council, Secretary of Agricul- 
ture, and other government agencies needs the sup- 
port of everyone. Only by 100% cooperation and 
participation by everyone can we be insured of suc- 
eess in this Garden Program so vital to National 
Health and Victory. : 
Victory will come to America because we’ll unite 
in this and other crusades essential to it. If you 
want to be sure of doing your part order the Ap- 
proved Family War Garden Collection page 53 at 
Berry’s special price of only $3.75 postpaid. Save 
more by getting your neighbors to order too—price 
in groups of 8 or more only $3.59 prepaid. 
That is why we term this Home Garden Promo- 
tion being carried on by State Agricultural Colleges 
and your national government “America’s First Line 
6f Offense.” Fresh vegetables from your own gar- 
ilen in a complete variety is the basis for our health 
rules. Don’t depend on someone else to garden for 




ZT GARDEN SEED SUPPLIES 
SHORTEST in HISTORY | 
This year many contributing factors beyond the 
control of seedsmen have combined to give us the 
shortest garden seed supplies in history. First acre- 
ages of nearly all vegetable seeds were greatly re- 
duced and adverse growing conditions drastically cut 
down the yields and in some cases meant total crop 
failure. 
We would not be so short of seed though if it 
wasn’t for the fact we normally import a part or 
nearly all of our requirements on several important 
vegetables. The imports have been cut off nearly 
100% by the War in Europe. Imports furnish 
about 80% of our Spinach, all of our Cauliflower 
and Herbs, 60% of our Cabbage, 50% of our Tur- 
nip, 85% of our Radish and so on, 
Other countries that normally import items from 
these same European nations have now turned to 
us for help. We have shipped hundreds of cars of 
seed to England for that country needs it (to sur- 
vive the war) and will pay any price, also large 
exports to South America and Russia. 
Some companies this year will not be listing in 











their catalogs some standard items. We can’t ex- 
pect to fill alt orders later in the season in full 
(regardless of price). But as long as we ¢an, you’ll 
find the lowest prices and biggest measure of the 
year in Berry’s “Victory Garden’? Bulk Packages 
deseribed on page 53. 
you. Help make America self-sufficient by doing 
your share in raising your own food supplies, 






Raising lots of fresh vegetables for eating 
and canning not only insures you and your fam- 
ily better health but also adds greatly to your 
farm income. Surveys made recently show that 
the most successful farmers today are those 
who raise a big home garden. The whole family 
can take a part in it and the garden is the back- 
bone of successful farm management. It also 
trains the children in a family to do their part s u in P 
and they here may learn the vital importance of heatre tn ave all the Teeon ee your garden 
assuming responsibility in contributing some- n your diet we’]] €S hecessary to 
thing vital to their own family’s welfare. 
We all know fresh vegetables from our garden taste 
better than any we may buy. There is also nothing like 
home canned foods. But some of you may not appreciate If you 
how far on food or living costs your own garden will 
earry your family. Government economists say a % 
acre farm garden will save up to $200 on food costs for 
the average family of 5. With Berry’s New “Victory 
Garden’? Bulk Packages (see page 53) and our big col- 
lection offers on pages 49, 52 and 53 you may get enough 
seed to plant 1 acre of all vegetables for as little as $3.75. 
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bage 53 see why in pt2°S 49 and 53, 
Package yin every Vict 
Berry's, 90% Set more seeq for youcrtien Bulk 
GERMAIN’S HOTKAPS 
Crop insurance at low cost enabling you to market 
your vegetables three weeks earlier and insures finest 
quality. (Pictured on page 52.) Hotkaps are “indi- 
vidual hothouses’’ for each plant giving protection 
and forcing plant growth. They allow the proper amount of 
air and light for quickest plant development. Hotkaps are 
used to protect any flower or vegetable, being particularly 
adapted for vine crops. 
Complete instructions given with each size package ordered 
or get our free circular before ordering. Postpaid prices: 
25 Kap (Home Garden) size with paper setter, 50c. 100 Kap 
ab fiberboard setter, $1.95. 250 Kap Size with setter, 
pit prepaid: 1,000 Kaps without Setter, $11.00. Weight, 28 
SEE POST CARD ENCLOSED 
You will find enclosed in this catalog a post 
eard addressed to the Berry Poultry Farm of 
Clarinda, Iowa. ‘This is a different firm than 
the Berry Seed Co. While there is no connec- 
tion between these companies we are sure you 
will be well pleased with any dealings you may 
have with the Berry Poultry Farm. Mail this 
card promptly and you will hear from them 
direct. They will send you free large poultry 
catalog, printed in colors, 

