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IT is fully recognized that the amateur gardeners and allotment holders of Great Britain are making a vital contribution to the war effort. Maximum crops need to be raised and any wastage through faulty storage or cooking must be avoided. The “Penguin Book of Food Growing, Storing and Cooking”, by Mr. F. W. P. Carter, provides much practical information in a simple manner on these subjects (Penguin Special, S.90. Harmondsworth: Penguin Books, Ltd. 6c?.). Crops are dealt with alphabetically which makes reference simple. The method of cultivation, recommended varieties, quantity of seed required/ likely pests and their control, storage and where possible also cooking methods.are described for all the more commonly grown vegetables. Good general information is also given regarding the preparation of the soil. The booklet concludes with simple suggestions for garden work each month and a detailed cropping plan for a period of three years on a typical allotment.
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Food Growing and Utilization. Nature 147, 706 (1941). https://doi.org/10.1038/147706b0
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