If you don't like spinach, try Tampala (page 22). 



622 New Zealand & 



Perfectly heat and drouth tolerant (70 days) 



This variety thrives under adverse condi- 

 tions. It grows freely in heat and drouth, 

 produces heavily all through the summer, 

 and only the most energetic cutting will 

 prevent the plants from spreading 4 ft. 

 across by the time frost kills them. Not the 

 same family as ordinary spinach, it equals 

 it in flavor, succulence, and tenderness. A 

 sure crop, and a delicious one. 



Pkt. 10?!; oz. 30?!; Vi lb. 95?!; Vz lb. $1.75. 



627 Nobel 



Best smooth leaved variety (45 days) 



Because of its moderately smooth, easily 

 cleaned leaves, its rapid growth, and long 

 standing ability, this variety has become 

 one of the three favorites. The leaves are a 

 very dark green and thick fleshed, and are 

 produced in greater abundance and for a 

 longer time than any other true spinach. 

 It is good for canning and market as well 

 as home garden; adapted to all northern 

 and eastern states. 



Pkt. 10?!; oz. 25?!; Vi lb. 75?!; Vz lb. $1.25. 



SPECIAL COLLECTION 



3 Favorite Spinaches 



Bloomsdale Long Standing, Savoy Leaved 



Blight Resistant, New Zealand. 

 3130-3 Pkts. (1 of each, value 30(i) for 25£ 



702 Large Yellow 

 or Amber Globe 



Shaped like Purple-Top White Globe (70 days) 



Large, almost round roots with light yel- 

 low skin and creamy yellow flesh which is 

 agreeably sweet and tender. Keeps in per- 

 fect condition throughout the winter. 



Pkt. 10?!; oz. 20j<; % lb. 50?!; Vz lb. 90??. 



698 Golden Ball * 



Also known as Orange Jelly (60 days) 



One of the best and quickest maturing of 

 all yellow turnips. Skin is a beautiful, 

 bright yellow while the flesh is rich golden 

 orange, fine grained, exceptionally sweet 

 and tasty. Roots globe shaped; very high 

 quality. Pkt. 10?!;oz.20?!; %lb.50f£; y 2 lb.90?i. 



689 Mixed Table Turnips 



For the home gardener (48 to 70 days) 



A mixture of the best turnips for table use; 

 some have yellow while others have white 

 flesh. They mature over a long period dur- 

 ing the season. If you do not care to grow 

 the separate varieties, here is your chance 

 to have an assortment at a low cost. 



Pkt. 10s*; oz. 15f<; Vi lb. 45f<; Vz lb. T5*. 



Spinach 



623 Bloomsdale Long Standing $? 



America's favorite spinach (45 days) 



The remarkable long standing qualities 

 of the strain make it one of the best for 

 home garden use as well as for canning. 

 It has an exceptionally large plant, 

 with glossy, dark green, intensely 

 crinkled, blistered, and very thick 

 leaves. Best adapted to spring sow- 

 ing, but also good in the fall. The 

 plants develop slower than some 

 other strains. This slowness of 

 growth is their chief virtue in 

 warm weather. 



Pkt. 10?!; oz. 20?!; 

 »/ 4 lb. 70?!; V 2 lb. $1.25. 



621 Bloomsdale 



Reselected Dark Green (42 days) 



Extremely dark green leaves. Winters 

 over when fall planted in the north. The 

 very crumpled, thick, erect leaves are 

 at their best when harvested from the 

 earliest spring crop. High quality. 



Pkt. 10?!; oz. 20?!; Vi lb. 70?!; Vz lb. $1.25. 



Bloomsdale 

 Long 

 ^Standing 



Culture Sow seed as early in the spring as the 

 ground can be prepared, and cover 1 in. deep. 

 Seed may be broadcast or sown in rows 1 ft. 

 apart; thin seedlings to stand 6 in. apart. For a 

 succession, sow every two weeks until May 15; 

 for fall use sow from August 10 to September 15; 

 and for early spring use, sow in September and 

 cover with a few inches of hay, leaves, or litter 

 during the winter. A packet will sow about 

 25 feet of row; an oz. 100 ft. 



626 Savoy Leaved 

 Blight Resistant 



Ideal for late fall planting (40 days) 



An improved, very blight resistant selection 

 of Bloomsdale spinach; leaves are darker 

 green and more heavily crumpled. Fine for 

 late fall planting to winter over, but bolts 

 soon in warm weather. 



Pkt. 10?!; oz. 25?!; Vi lb. 75?!; Vz lb. $1.25. 



Turnips 



686 Purple-Top White Globe £ 



The most popular. Crisp, white flesh (55 days) 



A large, rapid growing turnip with globular roots of 

 attractive appearance — lower part is white while the 

 upper part is bright purplish red. The flesh is pure 

 white, fine grained and tender. It is the best flavored of 

 all turnips, raw or cooked. 



Pkt. 10?!; oz. 15£; Vi lb. 45?!; V 2 la. 75?!. 



693 Extra Early 

 Purple-Top Milan «& 



Earliest purple-top, white, flat turnip (48 days) 



Quickly produces good-sized, smooth tur- 

 nips with few leaves. The roots are flat, 

 4 in. across, purplish red above and white 

 below. The white-flesh is choice, sweet and 

 fine grained. They are without equal for 

 the table and for early or late market. It is 

 one of the best for bunching. Adapted to 

 spring and fall planting outdoors, and is 

 desirable for forcing under glass. 



Pkt. 10?!; oz. 15?!; Vi lb. 45?<; Vz lb. 75?!. 



Purple- Top 

 White Globe 



V. 



Turnip culture: For spring planting, sow Extra Early Purple- 

 Top Milan in April in rows 12 to 15 in. apart. Cover seed K in. 

 and thin seedlings to stand 3 to 6 in. apart in the row. Cultivate 

 frequently. For succession, sow at intervals until the last week 

 in May. For fall and winter crop, sow any variety in July or 

 August in rows or broadcast. A packet will sow 50 ft. of row; 

 an oz. 250 ft.; lyi lbs. per acre in drills, or 2K lbs. broadcast. 



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