YO OUR FRIENDS: 
Although World War II is over, general relaxa- 
tion of manpower controls is not in prospect for 
some time. Consequently, we will be hard pressed 
for both materials and manpower to take care of 
customers who have depended on us for years for 
their horticultural needs. 
Even though we have tried to produce a maxi- 
mum of fruit and nut trees, the demand has in- 
creased much faster than our production. There 
can be only one result. Supplies will move fast, 
and many late buyers will be disappointed. It has 
always been advisable to place your order for nurs- 
ery stock early, and this year it is more important 
than ever. 
The rationing of canned fruits, vegetables, meat, 
and fats has made the American public food con- 
scious, and they have learned to grow their own 
food and can it for future use. Under the present 
national and international conditions, it has be- 
come important to take care of our present fruit 
planting, and to plant more of the best varieties. 
We are very proud of our own efforts in promoting 
the Victory Garden Program and helping to or- 
ganize it in cooperation with the U. S. Department 
of Agriculture. Now is the time to plant! 
For the landscaping of Home Grounds, Memorial 
Parks, and Cemeteries, it has been our privilege to 
propagate extra fine ornamental shrubs, shade 
trees, and evergreens appropriate for living memo- 
rials to those who have fought and died for our 
freedom. Many people will want to get away from 
living in a long row of identical houses which are 
poorly planted. They will want individual homes 
that are landscaped so as to bring out more pleas- 
ing features, and an outdoor living room with all 
the fixtures. Many are including fruit trees and 
berries for their own enjoyment. ; 
Now that we have peace, we must move forward 
promptly in every phase of our agricultural, in- 
dustrial, and civic life—each for the good of the 
other and together for the continued progress of a 
free America, where people will continue to inhale 
the breath of liberty. When the boys and girls in 
service come home, they must not be disappointed 
in the land they left, nor in what those behind 
have done with it. To make America more fruit- 
ful and beautiful is the nurseryman’s mission in 
wartime as in peacetime. 
SAVE TIME—SAVE TRAVEL—SAVE LABOR 
DO BUSINESS BY MAIL 
Yours very truly, 
CUMBERLAND VALLEY NURSERIES, INC. 
J. R. BRAGG, President 
