TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION VICTORY GARDENS ARE NEEDED   Present Contributions of Vegetables to the National Dietary THE NUTRITIONAL LEDGER   The Nutritional Value of Vegetables and Fruits   Proteins   Calcium and Iron   Vitamin A   Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)   Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)   Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)   Tables of Nutrient Content of Common Vegetables and Fruits VICTORY GARDEN COMMITTEE ORGANIZATION   Sub-Committees:   Procurement of Land   Registration, Assignment of Plots, and Soil Preparation   Insect and Disease Control, and Succession Cropping   Conservation and Canning   Fifteen Steps for the Individual Victory Gardener to Follow PLANS TO FIT THE SIZE OF YOUR VICTORY GARDEN AND TO SUPPLY THE NUTRIENT REQUIREMENTS OF YOUR FAMILY   Approximate Contributions to the Day's Needs of Certain     Nutrients Supplied by One Portion of Major Vegetables   Vegetables to Grow for Each Member of the Family if Space     is Unlimited   Basic Garden Plan   Miniature Gardens   A Medium Garden   Plans for Gardens of Various Sizes STEPS IN GARDEN ORGANIZATION   Community Gardens   Industrial Gardens   School Gardens   Victory Gardening in a School for Crippled Children TECHNICAL INFORMATION FOR THE VICTORY GARDENER   Seeds and Plants   Preferred Varieties   Hotbeds   Location for a Garden

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