Dreers Reliable VEGETABLE SEEDS 



Epinard, Fr. 

 Spinnacio, Ital. 



Spinach 



Rich in all Health-Giving Properties 



Espinaca, Sp. 

 Spinat, Ger. 



CULTURE — For spring and summer use, sow in drills 1 foot apart and 1 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. 



848 Perpetual. This has some resemblance to Swiss Chard 

 producing slender, pale green leaves. Stands continuous cutting 

 and makes fine mild-flavored greens. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 

 \ 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; i lb. 25c; lb. SOc. 

 >^ Virginia Blight-Resistant 



Bloomsdale Long-Standmg Savoy 



849 Blootnisdale 

 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 quahties of the best Savoy strain with 

 remarkable long-standing properties. Will remain in perfect 

 condition 2 weeks longer than any other Savoy strain. The 

 plants are very uniform and entirely dependable to produce a 

 heavy crop. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; i lb. 25c; lb. 60c. 



845 Dreer's Improved Long-Standing. An improvement 

 over the old Long-Season. The outstanding feature of this 

 splendid variety is, as the name implies, its remarkable long- 

 standing qualities. Forms compact thick tufts composed of 

 numerous rich dark green leaves which are broad and much 

 crumpled. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; \ lb. 25c; lb. 60c. 



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King of Denmark 



842 King of Denmark. A remarkable variety ideal for late 

 •^spring sowing as the plants are very slow to run to seed. Equally 

 desirable as an early crop or for fall use. The plants make a 

 vigorous growth producing a great abundance of large crumpled 

 dark green leaves which are not only most attractive but also 

 have an excellent flavor. Pkt. 10c; oz. ISc; j lb. 25c; lb. 60c. 

 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. ISc; I lb. 35c; lb. $1.00. 



855 Savoy, Virginia Blight-Resistant (OW Domiyiion). A 

 new strain of Savoy Spinach which has proved to be remarkably 

 resistant to Spinach blight. Also highly valued for late sum- 

 mer and fall sowing. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; \ lb. 25c; lb. 60c. 



853 Thick-Leaved or Viroflay. Produces large, smooth, 

 fleshy leaves which measure up to 10 inches in length and 8 

 inches wide. Grown in rich soil the plants are 24 to 30 inches 

 across. A favorite sort as its smooth leaves are easily washed 

 free from sand and grit. Pkt. 10c; oz. ISc; i lb. 25c; lb. 60c. 



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 

 preparation for the table. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; \ lb. 35c; lb. $1.00. 



Sunflower 



Mammoth. Produces immense heads measuring 12 to 20 inches 

 across. A valuable food for poultry and birds but also makes 

 a fine dividing border or background. Oz. 10c; lb. 30c; 

 5 lbs. $1.25; 10 lbs. $2.25, prepaid. Not prepaid, 100 lbs. $11.00. 



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5106 High Quality "Greens" Assortment 



LucuUus Swiss Chard Value 



Mustard Spinach Tendergreen 70c 



Improved Long Standing Spinach for 

 All Season's Fohage Turnip 45c. 



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