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No. 940. Bloomsdale Savoy. Days to Maturity, 45. 

 Named and introduced by Landreth in 1828. The word 

 Bloomsdale was added about 1874 after the variety had been 

 greatly improved. It is probably in more general use than any other 

 variety of spinach known in this country. It is some- 

 times called Norfolk Savoy. It is very early, and it 

 will prove to be one of the best to plant in the autumn 

 for spring use. Plantings may be made as late as No- 

 vember. The plant is distinguished by its upright 

 growth and thick dark green leaves, which are thoroughly 

 crumpled and bhstered, something like Savoy Cabbage. 

 It wSl run quickly to seed in warm weather, and, 

 therefore, is advised for cool season cropping only. Long 

 StandiQg and Long Season being suitable for summer 

 work. Pkt. 5fS, oz. 8i, H lb. 15^, lb. 50^, 5 lbs. $2.25, 

 postpaid; by express, 5 lbs. or more, 

 40ji per lb. Write for 100 lb. prices. , 



No. 942. Thick-Leaved Viroflay. 

 Days to Maturity, 45. A variety 

 offered by Henderson in 1882. It is 

 distinguished by its heavy, thick leaves, 

 which are of excellent quahty. The 

 heads are larger than any variety we 

 hst, and are held in high esteem by a 

 great many planters. Although recom- 

 mended especially for commercial 

 growers, it will prove to be highly satis- 

 factory for the home garden. Pkt. 5i, 

 oz. 8i, K lb. 15?;, lb. 50^, 5 lbs. $2.25, 

 postpaid; by express, 5 lbs. or more, 

 40fi per lb. Write for 100 lb. prices. 



No. 944. Long Season. Days to Maturity, 50. 

 A savoy-leaved variety introduced by Henderson in 1903. 

 It is especially well adapted to cultivation in hot 

 weather, as it will not shoot to seed as will the Blooms- 

 dale Savoy. It is beautifully curled, of a dark gi-een 

 color, very compact, and spreading in a large rosette. 

 The leaves are beautifully crumpled, which adds much 

 to their attractiveness. Long Season may be classed with 

 Long Standing as both of them are hot weather varieties. 



Pkt. 5i, oz. 8i, 14 lb. 15^, lb. 60(i, 5 lbs. $2.75, postpaid; by express, 5 lbs. or more, 50(5 per lb. Write for 100 lb. prices. 

 No. 946. Long Standing. Days to Maturity, 50. A Holland variety offered by Bliss 1866. Offered under the name of Enkhuizen 

 Long Standing by Johnson & Stokes in 1883. It is a straight-leaved spinach, which will stand midsummer heat without boltiag to seed. 

 Its quahty is very good, but because it is not savoy-leaved it has not earned the popularity of Long Season. 



Pkt. 5i, oz. 8(*, K lb. 15(5, lb. 50(5, 5 lbs. $2.25, postpaid; by express, 5 lbs. or more, 35(5 per lb. Write for 100 lb. prices. 

 No. 948. New Zealand (Tetragonia expansa). Days to Maturity, 60. The origin of this plant is New Zealand, hence its name. 

 It is not strictly of the spinach family. As a sort wliich will thrive in hot weather and on any kind of soil, this is imparalleled. The 

 tender shoots are of excellent quahty, and may be cut throughout the summer. The plant will spread over two feet. The leaves are quite 

 small, broad and pointed. We recommend planting three to four seeds in hills, three feet apart each way. The'gennination of New Zealand 

 Spinach, which is a prickly seeded variety, may be helped along by soaking in lulcewarm water for a day before planting. 

 Pkt. 5i, oz. 10(5, M lb. 30|^, lb. $1.00, 5 lbs. $4.50, postpaid; by express, 5 lbs. or more, 80(5. lb. 



BLOOMSDALE SAVOY (x 2/3) 



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