FOOD FOR FREEDOM 
ICTORY GARDENS 
KEEP’EM GROWING 
N his speech at the Chicago Victory Garden Festival, Secretary Wickard 
said the government goal for 1944 is 22,000,000 Victory Gardens. This 
is an increase of 10 per cent over the number planted last year. 

We quote below the closing words of Mr. Wickard’s address. 
“Many persons living in crowded quarters tried gardening last year 
in tiny backyard plots. Some of the stories of the quantities of food 
produced on these small plots are truly remarkable. By taking advan- 
tage of the experience they have gained, many of these gardeners will 
be ready for larger plots next year. Larger plots can be made avail- 
able in community gardens.” 
“To all Victory gardeners I extend my best wishes, and for bigger 
and better food production, and for the preservation of more garden 
products in 1944.” 
THE BARTELDES SEED COMPANY 
Lawrence, Kansas Denver, Colorado 
