Dreer’s Reliable VEGETABLE SEEDS 
Health Value of 
Fresh Spinach Espinard, FR. S = h Espinaca, Sp. 
Calories ie Ib. 109 QSL In TE Nic hea; pinac Spinat, GER. 
Vitamins A, B, C,G Rich in all Health-Giving Properties 
Proteins 2.1% CULTURE-—For spring and summer use, sow in drills 1 foot apart and 1 inch deep as early 
Carbohydrates 3.2% as the ground can be worked and every two weeks up to May 15th, for a succession. For winter and 
Fats .8% early spring use, sow in September in well-manured ground. Cover with straw on the approach of 
Calcium .018% severe cold weather. The ground cannot be too rich. No Spinach, with the exception of New Zealand, 
Iron .00255% will ‘‘stand” August heat without ‘‘shooting” seed stalks. Water liberally with fine spray or sprinkler 
after sowing seed. One ounce for 100 feet of drill. 
847 New Zealand (Tetragonia expansa). This, though not a true 
Spinach, provides a great quantity of small leaves which are 
even more delicious than regular Spinach. Its greatest value 
lies in the fact that it bears continuously throughout the hot 
summer weather forming large, spreading plants. Soak seed 
before sowing. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; } lb. 35c; lb. $1.00. 
851 Savoy, Dreer’s Reselected. This is noted for its apti- 
tude to remain in perfect condition for an extremely long 
period of time. Has large, broad, glossy green leaves which are 
heavily crimped and curled. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; } 1b. 25c; lb. 50c. 
_ Virginia Blight-Resistant 
Bloomsdale Long-Standing Savoy 
849 Bloomsdale 
Long-Standing Savoy 
An early, hardy spinach of attractive appearance. The dark 
glossy green leaves are heavily crumpled and savoyed. It 
combines all the good qualities of the best Savoy strain with 
remarkable long-standing properties. Will remain in perfect : : . : = fas sins : : 
condition 2 weeks longer than any other Savoy strain. The 855 Savoy, Virginia Blight-Resistant (Oid Dominion). A 
plants are very uniform and entirely dependable to produce a new strain of Savoy Spinach which has proved to be remarkably 
heavy crop. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 4 lb. 25c; lb. 60c. resistant to Spinach blight. Also highly valued for late sum- 
mer and fall sowing. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; } 1b. 25c; lb. 60c. 
853 Thick-Leaved or Viroflay. Produces large, smooth, 
845 Dreer’s Improved Long-Standing. An improvement fleshy leaves which measure up to 10 inches in length and 8 
over the old Long-Season. The outstanding feature of this inches wide. Grown in rich soil the plants are 24 to 30 inches 
splendid variety is, as the name implies, its remarkable long- across. It is a favorite sort as its smooth leaves are easily 
standing qualities. Forms compact thick tufts composed of washed free from sand and grit. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; lb. 25c; 
numerous rich dark green leaves which are broad and much Ib. 60c. 
crumpled. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; % Ib. 25c; lb. 60c. 
i Viking Spinach 
857 Viking. This excellent new Spinach combines the long- 
standing qualities of King of Denmark with the heavy yield 
of Thick-Leaved or Viroflay. The plants have large, attractive, 
rich dark green leaves which are very thick. They will cook 
exceptionally tender. Easily washed clean of sand or soil in 
King of Denmark preparation for the table. A most desirable sort for the home 
gardener. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; } lb. 35c; lb. $1.00. 
842 King of Denmark. A remarkable variety ideal for late 
> spring sowing as the plants are very slow to run to seed. Equally Sunflower 
desirable as an early crop or for fall use. The plants make a | Mammoth. Produces immense heads measuring 12 to 20 inches 
vigorous growth producing a great abundance of large crumpled across. A valuable food for poultry and birds but also makes 
dark green leaves which are not only most attractive but also a fine dividing border or background. Oz. 10c; lb. 30c; 
have an excellent flavor Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; } lb. 25c; lb. 60c. 5 lbs. $1.25; 10 ibs. $2.25, prepaid. Not prepaid, 100 Ibs. $11.00. 
97 Henry A. Dreer, 1306 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 
