THOMAS W. Mob RS @ Rh CoM. 
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FOR EVERY FARM AND GARDEN PURPOSE 


January 1, 1943 
We are quoting for your benefit a recent letter from the Associated Seed Growers, Inc. 
First come, first served, but — 
some shortages are inevitable 
The position in regard to seed available for 1943 gardens is somewhat further clarified since 
the last issue of The Asgrow Dealer. Most of the seed crops have now been harvested, and ware- 
house work of cleaning, fitting and packing for distribution is well under way, though hampered at 
some of our plants by the unavoidable shortage of man-power. 
On the whole, the growing season just past may be regarded as having been a fairly good one, 
but in some areas it was late in starting, in some it was marred by the violent rains of August, and 
in others by hail and storms. Thus the extra acreages planted have not resulted in as heavy yields 
of some species as had been hoped for, but by fully utilizing our available resources, we feel that 
we have made the most of Nature’s bounty and that the home gardener will have sufficient seed in 
the coming season, though he may not always be able to get the particular variety to which he is 
accustomed. 
It is evident that 1943 will be a big gardening year. Home owners realize now as never before 
the necessity of growing vegetables, not only because shopping is more difficult than in normal 
times but also because every household raising its own supplies thereby helps conserve much- 
needed railroad transportation and labor. In addition, there is a rapidly growing realization that 
vegetables are essential to a well-balanced diet and that a well-balanced diet is essential to health. 
The Victory Garden movement is therefore likely to grow in 1943, strongly backed by the various 
state and federal agencies, the trade, and the press. 
In addition to probably increased home demand, it will again be our duty to ship considerable 
quantities of American-grown seed to our fighting allies, and every good seedsman will be proud 
that our industry, even if it means some inconvenience to him, has a most important part in their 
great struggle. 
We therefore urge every dealer to make plans at once for 1943 and place his orders right away. 
It need hardly be said that everything possible will be done to meet his wishes, within the limits of 
available inventories, but it should be remembered that some species and varieties are in short sup- 
ply; and, as the heading to this letter indicates, the earlier the order, the more likely it is to be filled. 
Early orders will also be helpful from our point of view, because of the labor situation, and 
will enable us to make better shipping arrangements in these days of crowded transportation, so 
as to have the seed delivered in good time for your requirements. 
It will be understood, of course, that over-night service, with which we have so often been able 
to help our dealer customers, is likely to be out for the duration. 
A word to the wise is sufficient. 
THOMAS W. EMERSON CO., 
70 Park Street, Beverly, Mass. 
“THERE 1S NO HALF-WAY TO THEIR GROWING QUALITIES” 
WE GIVE NO WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO DESCRIPTION, QUALITY, PRODUCTIVENESS, OR ANY OTHER MATTER OF ANY SEEDS WE SELL, AND WILL NOT BE IN ANY WAY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CROP 


