Victory Gardens for 1943 
We do not wish to be an alarmist but we do feel that we should all be realists. There is a 
real danger of a food shortage in this country in 1943-44. The army, navy, our allies and the 
civilian population of occupied countries must be fed. This may require a large part of our 
1943 commercial vegetable acreage. Tin and steel shortages may further curtail canning 
operations to the point where there will be few commercially canned vegetables for home 
consumption. 
With such possibilities facing us the home garden becomes an absolute necessity if we are 
to maintain a balanced diet and a high degree of national health. Your 1943 Victory Garden 
should be larger and even better cared for than last year; large enough to supply your family 
throughout the year with plenty of fresh and canned vegetables. Make plans now for your 
Victory Garden. 
ASPARAGUS 
Contains Vitamins A b C g 
1 ounce should produce 250 roots 
SOWING OF ASPARAGUS SEED 
Seed should be sown as early as possible in the spring 
so as to give the plants a long growing season. ‘The 
roots may be transplanted the following spring or may 
be left in the ground another year to be transplanted as 
two year olds. 
PLANTING OF ASPARAGUS ROOTS 
For convenience in cultivation we suggest planting 
Asparagus Roots in rows. Dig a trench 8 to 10 inches 
deep and at least 1 foot wide. Place 1 inch of top soil 
in the bottom of the trench; well rotted manure may 
be mixed with this soil. Then pack firmly by tramping. 
We are now ready for the roots. Unpack and trim 
off all broken or bruised roots. Spread the roots out 
evenly in the bottom of the trench with crown or buds 
up. Cover and pack with top soil until the crowns are 
covered to a depth of 2 inches. As the plants grow, fill 
in the trench until it is level. Rows should be 4 feet 
apart; roots 15 to 18 inches apart in the row. 
A very light cutting may be made the second season 
after the roots are planted but it is not advisable to 
make normal cuttings until the following year. 
* GIANT WASHINGTON: A new strain of rust re- 
sistant Mary Washington. Shoots are large, grow 
very rapidly. Stems green with purple compact 
tips. Giant Washington combines high yield with 
excellent quality. 
SEED: Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 30 cts.; % lb. 45 cts.; lb. 
$1.50; 10 Ibs. $14.00. 
ROOTS: One year No. | (weigh about 75 Ibs. per 1000), 
Doz. 50 cts.; 50 roots $1.25; 100 roots $1.75, Pre- 
paid. 1000 roots $10.00, Not Prepaid. 
SPECIAL LARGE FANCY 1 YR. ROOTS: (weight 
about 140 lbs. per 1000), Doz. 60 cts.; 50 roots 
$2.00; 100 roots $3.00 Prepaid. 1000 roots $15.00 
Not Prepaid. 500 roots sold at the thousand rate. 
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CORNELL’S 1943 VICTORY GARDEN 
The Department of Vegetable Crops at Cornell has carefully planned a 1943 
Victory Garden of a sufficient size to produce an adequate all year round supply of 
vegetables for the average family. This garden includes 26 varieties of 20 different 
vegetables and is designed to be planted on from 14 to %4 acre depending on the 
distance between rows. 
We are cooperating with Cornell and the Federal Government and are prepared 
to supply seed of the full list of 26 varieties in amounts designated for the 1943 
Victory Garden for only $3.45, postage paid. A saving of nearly 50%. 

Capital letters (A)—100 units or more 
Small letters (a)—Less than 100 units 
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