Bloomsdale 
og 
Standing 
Epinard, FR. 
Spinnacio, ITAL. 
Spinach 
Virginia Blight-Resistant Savoy 
Espinaca, SP. 
Spinat, GER. 
Rich in all Health-Giving Properties 
Culture—For spring and summer use, sow in drills 1 foot 
apart and % inch deep as early as the ground can be worked 
and every two weeks up to May 15th, for a succession. For 
winter and early spring use, sow in September in well- 
manured ground. 
One ounce for 100 feet of drill. 
845 Dreer’s Improved Long-Standing. 50 days. An out- 
standing variety, noted for its remarkable long-standing 
qualities. Forms compact thick tufts composed of numerous 
rich dark green leaves which are broad and crumpled. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; % lb. 40c; Ib. $1.35. 
849 Bloomsdale 
Long-Standing Savoy 
45 days. An early, hardy, attractive spinach. 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 condition 2 weeks longer than any other Savoy 
strain. Produces a heavy crop. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c;%41b.45c; 
Ib. $1.50. 
856 Giant Nobel. 45 days. Vigorous semi-erect plants with 
broad, medium thick, bright green leaves which are slightly 
crumpled. A productive variety quite slow to bolt to seed. 
It is the best of the large smooth-leaved Spinach varieties. 
Easily cleaned. Pkt. 10c; 0z. 20c; 4 lb. 40c; lb. $1.75. 
851 Dreer’s Reselected Savoy. 40 days. This is noted for its 
aptitude to remain in perfect condition for a long period of 
time. Has large, broad, glossy green leaves which are 
heavily crimped and curled. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; %4 lb. 40c; 
Ib. $1.35. 
855 Virginia Blight-Resistant Savoy. 35 days. This new 
strain of Savoy has proved remarkably resistant to Spinach 
blight. Recommended only for late summer and fall sow- 
ing. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; %4 Ib. 40c; Ib. $1.35. 
847 New Zealand (Tetragonia expansa). 65 days. Not a 
true Spinach, but provides a great quantity of small leaves 
more delicious than regular Spinach. Bears continuously 
throughout the summer forming large, spreading plants. 
Soak seed before sowing. Pkt. 15c; oz. 25c; % Ib. 70c; 
Tb. $2.25. 
Salsify 
Rhubarb 
832 Victoria. Has large thick red 
stalks of most delicious flavor. Sow 
7; or Vegetable Oyster 
® y/ Salsifis, Fr. 
°* Barba di becco, tau. Haferwurzel, GER. 
One ounce for 50 feet of drill. 
Culture—Succeeds best in light, well- 
enriched, mellow soil. Sow early in the 
spring in drills 15 inches apart, 1 inch 
deep, and water liberally with a fine 
spray or sprinkler. Thin to 4 inches in 
rows. 
837 Mammoth Sandwich Island. 135 
days. Tapering root, 7 to 8 inches 
long, with almost white, smooth 
skin, resembling a good-sized Pars- 
nip. It is very mild and delicately 
flavored, hence very popular. The 
young leaves may be used as salad. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; % Ib. 70c;lb.$2.35. 
Sunflower 
6212 Mammoth. 80 days. Immense 
heads measuring 12 to 20 inches 
across. A valuable food for poultry 
and birds. Oz. 10c; Jb. 30c; 
5 Ibs. $1.25; 10 lbs. $2.25, prepaid. 
Not prepaid, 100 Ibs. $12.50. 
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Mammoth Sandwich Tana Salsify. 
Salsifi, Sp. 
seeds outdoors in shallow drills one 
foot apart and transplant when of 
sufficient size to stand four feet apart. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; % Ib. 75c. 
17-703 Victoria Roots. We offer 
strong roots of this excellent Rhubarb 
which will develop into sturdy plants 
and give a worth-while crop begin- 
ning the year after they have been 
planted in the spring. 35c each; 
12 for $2.75; 100 for $16.50, prepaid. 
Sorrel 
Oseille, FR. Acedera, SP. 
Acetosa, ITAL. Sauerampfer, GER. 
839 Large-Leaved Garden. 60 days. 
The largest, best variety for soups 
and mixed salads. Has a piquant 
acid flavor. Also splendid as boiled 
greens. Sow thinly in shallow drills 
a foot apart. Thin to stand 6 to 7 
inches apart. One ounce for 200 feet 
of drill. Pkt 20c; % oz. 50c; oz. 90c. 
78 For Perpetual Spinach, see Swiss Chard, Perpetual, page 61 
