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Pres. Roosevelt says: "FOOD IS JUST AS IMPORTANT AS MUNITIONS" 
U.S. Government Urges: "As a Patriotic Duty ; 
Grow Your Own Fruits and Vegetables. 
By raising our own fruits and vegetables, we will relieve shipping, pro- 
vide more food for our own families, armed forces and allies. 

oe acre and long-time needs, 
The following is quoted from speeches, outlines and reports given at the 
National Victory Gerden Conference called by Secretary of Agriculture 
Wickards 
"The nation's needs for adequate nutrition cannot be met satisfactorily 
without the inclusion of fruits in the diet"... 
"One cannot expect to be physically fit, mentally alert, and ready to 
'take it' unless a well-balanced diet, including plenty of fruits and 
vegetables, has provided that energy and fuel which is necessary to keep 
in top=notch condition all the time"... 
"Every farmer in the United States has already been asked, as a patriotic 
duty, to have a garden which will supply his own family with fruits and 
vegetables"... ¥ 
"The home planting of several types of fruits (including berries) which 
experience has shown can be grown with a minimum of attention (should) 
be encouraged throughout the United States"... 
"Americans might well count it part of patriotic duty to eat more fruit". 
"Modern knowledge of fruit growing has progressed to the point where the © 
operations of bringing fruit trees into bearing are SPN ee and more — 
certain than a few years ago.” 
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You will spend less time in your automobile this year; you will be lost 
without something to do in the long ‘‘war-time’’ evenings. Use this spare time 
in growing a fruit garden, a small orchard and in developing your home 
grounds. It is fun when you get started. It is healthful and restful. It is also” 
a contribution toward victory. Plan now to be occupied, contented and more 
self-sufficient during the emergency. 

