Contents of a folder of correspondence, news clippings and memos about permissions given to private persons to plant a Victory Garden on railroad property during World War II and the planting of roses along the right-of-way of the New Haven Railroad (particularly “Dorothy Perkins” roses [1923-1940]). The New Haven Railroad first planted Dorothy Perkins roses in 1909 in Mount Vernon, New York, but they proved so popular with the riding public that they soon planted them along many areas of the line from New York City to Boston, Massachusetts. The roses were planted on slopes along the right of way to prevent the erosion of soil which would spill onto the tracks. The flower is officially known as the Dorothy Perkins rambler rose. The folder includes letters of appreciation to the railroad.