Epinard, Fr. 
Spinnacio, ITAL. 
Dreer’s Spinach 
Espinaca, Sp. 
Spinat, GER. 
Treat seed with Cuprocide, Semesan, Arasan, or Spergon 
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. 
1 Pkt. for 25 ft.; 1 oz. for 100 ft. 
843 Princess Juliana. 48 days. An excellent long-standing 
variety for the home garden and for shipping. The plants 
make a compact, dense growth close to the ground with 
rounded, thick, heavily crumpled, very dark green leaves 
on short stems. Highly valued because it is very slow in 
producing seed stalks. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 1% Ib. 45c; lb. $1.50. 
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. 
Especially recommended for spring planting. Pkt. 10c; 
oz. 20c; %4 lb. 45c; Ib. $1.50. 
Bloomsdale 
Long 
Standing 
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 
an produces a heavy crop. Pkt. 10c; oz.20c; %4 |b. 45c; 
. $1.50. 
Salsify—oyster Plant, Vegetable Oyster 
Salsifis, FR. Barba di becco, Ivav. Salsifi, Sv. 

Haferwurzel, GER. 
Culture—Succeeds best in light, well-enriched, mellow soil. Sow early in 
850 Special Summer Savoy. 45 days. This is a selection 
from Bloomsdale Long-Standing Savoy which it resem- 
bles but the plant will stand a few days longer than that 
popular variety. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; % Ib. 45c; Ib. $1.50. 
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, dark green leaves which are 
heavily crimped and curled. Pkt. 10c; 0z. 20c; %4 lb. 45c; 
Ib. $1.50. 
852 Old Dominion. 41 days. A blight-resistant Spinach sim- 
ilar to Bloomsdale but of slightly smoother appearance 
and more spreading growth. Stands fairly long before 
seeding and is particularly recommended for late fall 
planting to give a spring crop. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; % Ib. 
45c; lb. $1.50. 
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; % Ib. 45c; lb. $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; oz. 25c; % Ib. 65c; lb. $1.80. 
857 Viking. 45 days. A hardy, vigorous Spinach of com- 
jepact, somewhat upright growth with very large, broad, 
arrow-shaped leaves with rounded tips. The leaves are 
firm, tender, juicy, semi-savoyed, and of a rich dark green 
color. Quicker growing and larger than King of Denmark. 
Of excellent quality. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; %4 lb. 65c; Ib. $1.80. 
847 New Zealand Spinach 
The Hot Weather Spinach 
65 days (Tetragonia expansa). This is not a true Spinach 
but when served it resembles it in flavor so closely that 
few people can tell the difference. A vigorous plant spread- 
ing from 5 to 6 ft. in diameter and yielding a very large 
crop of small, succulent, rich green leaves throughout the 
hot summer and autumn weeks when no other spinach can 
be grown. The large seeds are slow to germinate but can 
be hastened by placing in hot water (160°) which is 
allowed to cool gradually for a day. Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; 
14 lb. $1.00; 1b. $3.50. 

Ws ey 
For Perpetual 
Spinach, see 
Swiss Chard 
Perpetual, 
page 5 
the spring in drills 15 inches apart,~*1 inch deep, and water liberally with a 
me spray, or sprinkler. Thin to 4 inches in rows. 1 Pkt. for 20 ft.; 1 oz. 
er 100 ft. 
837 Mammoth Sandwich Island. 135 days. Tapering root, 7 to 8 inches 
long, with almost white, smooth skin, resembling a good-sized Parsnip. 
It is very mild and delicately flavored, hence very popular. The young 
leaves may be used as salad. Pkt. 15c; 14 oz. 40c; oz. 75c. 
Garden Sorrel 
839 Narrow-Leaved. 60 days. The largest, best variety for soups and mixed 
salads. Has a piquant acid flavor, Also splendid as boiled greens. Sow ee 
thinly in shallow drills a foot apart. Thin to stand 6 to 7 inches apart. Ls i as 
One ounce for 200 feet of drill. Pkt. 10c; 14 oz. 40c; oz. 75c. Mammoth Sandwich Island Salsify 
Varieties marked ye All America Winners 21 

Oseille, Fr. 
Acetosa, ITAL, 
Acedera, Sp. 
Sauerampfer, Ger. 

