HOW MAY SURPLUS CROPS BE CARED FOR?

  Surpluses of perishable vegetables may be shared with neighbors who have insufficient supplies, or certain of them may be canned, dried, pickled, frozen, or salted. Root crops, cabbage, squashes, potatoes, and the like, which mature late in the season, may be stored.
  For details of canning, drying, freezing, salting, or other methods of preserving vegetables and fruits, secure a copy of "Conserving Victory Garden Products" from your local Victory Garden Committee, or a copy of The Pennsylvania State College Agricultural Extension Leaflet on the respective method of preservation.
  For details of storage, secure from the Agricultural Extension Service a copy of Leaflet No. 84, Storing Vegetables. This and other Extension publications may be obtained from the office of the County Agricultural Extension Representative in the county seat, or from The Pennsylvania State College School of Agriculture, State College, Pennsylvania.

SHOULD PERENNIAL VEGETABLES AND SMALL FRUITS
BE INCLUDED IN VICTORY GARDENS?

  In very small gardens, space usually does not permit the growing of perennial crops, such as asparagus, rhubarb, and berries which require from one to three years before harvesting begins. In larger areas space along one side of the garden may be devoted to these vegetables and fruits. The farm home garden should contain asparagus, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, grapes, and other small fruits. Rhubarb presents difficulties in view of restrictions on sugar. Even on small town lots, a few of these kinds such as asparagus and currants, may be grown as ornamentals in sunny spots along borders.
  Refer any Special Questions or Difficulties to Your Victory Garden Committee; if Further Help is Needed, Ask the Assistance of the County Agricultural Representative (County Agent), County Home Economics Extension Representative, or The Pennsylvania State College School of Agriculture, State College, Pennsylvania