FOOD FOR FREEDOM 

THIS YEAR VICTORY GARDENS MUST BE RETAINED! 
Whatever food surpluses may be released by an armistice, the need for more garden-fresh 
vegetables to improve national nutrition has been demonstrated by war experience. 
Health, well-being and economy of Americans has been greatly advanced by millions of gardens. 
Not only does home gardening promote better nutrition and health, but the ability to set a better 
table and joy of eating fresh vegetables right from one’s own garden. 
It is generally known that gardening has maintained tremendous nation-wide interest, inasmuch 
as it has encouraged recreation, attractive surroundings and economy. A recent survey showed 
that over 50% of those interviewed gave the saving of money as their chief motive impelling them 
to garden. 
Experience has been gained and remarkable quantities of food produced on even small plots of 
ground. By taking advantage of these gains, wartime advancements can be retained. 
Best wishes to all Victory Gardeners and hopes for bigger and better food production in 1945. 
THE BARTELDES SEED COMPANY 
Lawrence, Kansas Denver, Colorado 
