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Virginia Savoy Spinach 



A very hardy "yellows"-resistant strain 

 for fall planting 



SUPER-STANDARD 



Days to maturity, 45. This new variety has a very interesting history. The original seed was collected near 

 Liaoyang, in northern Manchuria, by the late lamented Frank N. Meyer, one of the greatest agricultural explorers 

 ever sent out by our Government. This stock was a wild Asiatic plant, resembling dandelion. It underwent natural 

 selection, resulting in a strain which was extremely hardy and which has proven to be resistant to mosaic. Our 

 old friend, Prof. J. B. Norton, of Washington Asparagus fame (at that time in the Government service), had grown 

 some of this original Manchurian stock at Concord, Mass., securing natural crosses with Bloomsdale and other 

 types. The enterprise thus begun was brought to a conclusion at Norfolk, Va., after several years' painstaking 

 work on the part of the scientists at the Virginia Truck Experiment Station. Although resembling Bloomsdale in 

 its mature appearance, it differs from it in habit of growth. The fact that it is highly resistant to mosaic, commonly 

 known as blight or Spinach "yellows," gives it outstanding prominence. This disease is becoming more serious 

 in the northeastern states. The crop starts off somewhat slower than Bloomsdale, but will stand much lower 

 temperatures. Virginia Savoy is recommended solely for fall planting. It is not recommended as a spring Spinach, 

 owing to its tendency to run to seed in warm weather. Our seed is only one generation removed from the stock seed 

 grown by the Virginia Truck Experiment Station which is constantly working on the variety to keep it true. In 

 offering Virginia Savoy we wish to pay our compliments to the scientists who have been responsible for its develop- 

 ment. Price, delivered: Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; V 4 lb. 20 cts.; lb. 50 cts.; 5 lbs., 45 cts. per lb.; 50 lbs., 40 cts. 

 per lb.; 100 lbs., 35 cts. per lb. 



Note. — Although we can supply small quantities immediately, our main stocks have already been exhausted, owing to large 

 demands! We shall be pleased to book orders against the 1925 crop for delivery about August IS, 1925. 



is beautifully crumpled and of a rich green color, 

 being very compact and spreading in a large rosette. 

 Price, delivered: Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; y 4 lb. 20c; lb. 

 45c; 5 lbs. or more, 40c. per lb.; 50 lbs. or more, 

 35 cts. per lb.; 100 lbs. or more, 30 cts. per lb. 



King of Denmark A new, long-standing 



Spinach. Days to maturity, 55. This is a valuable new 

 addition to the Spinach list. By a succession of plant- 

 ings in April and May, you will be able to continue your 

 cutting season two weeks after even Long Season has 

 bolted to seed. The leaves grow on slightly longer 

 stalks than Bloomsdale, but they are large, round, 

 well-blistered, and stocky. The color is a rich deep 

 green, which it holds even under July sun. By thus 

 adding two weeks to the season, especially at a time 

 when there is little Spinach on the market, King of 

 Denmark has a valuable place. Price, delivered: Pkt. 

 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; V 4 lb. 20 cts.; lb. 50 cts.; 5 lbs. or 

 more, 45 cts. per lb.; 50 lbs. or more, 40 cts. per lb.; 

 100 lbs. or more, 35 cts. per lb. 



Bloomsdale Savoy. xhe^hS^S^i 



a Spinach found to take the place of Bloomsdale Savoy 

 for February and March planting. As a variety for 

 early spring cutting, Bloomsdale will continue to hold 

 its own. However, it is not recommended as a warm- 

 season type and neither do we recommend it for fall 

 sowing, Virginia Savoy being much more effective. 

 Bloomsdale is distinguished by its upright growth 

 and thick, dark green leaves which are beautifully 

 crumpled and blistered. Price, delivered: Pkt. 10 cts.; 

 oz. 15 cts.; y 4 lb. 20 cts.; lb. 40 cts.; 5 lbs. or more, 

 35 cts. per lb.; 50 lbs. or more, 28 cts. per lb.; 100 lbs. 

 or more, 25 cts. per lb. 



I r\-nr* C n „ CAn Days to maturity, 50. 

 J_jOn§ OeaSOn* LongSeason is recom- 

 mended for April planting, although it is not 

 comparable to King of Denmark. It, never- 

 theless, will hold in condition for two weeks 

 after Bloomsdale. Our strain of Long Season 



New Zealand ^SSS^^^r^ P kn y t! 



although not generically of the Spinach family, is 

 commonly classed with it. As a hot-weather substitute, 

 it is unparalleled. The plant will grow to a height of 

 about 1 foot, spreading to a radius of 2 feet. The leaves 

 are small, broad, and pointed, but they are of excellent 

 quality and may be cut throughout the summer. We 

 recommend that three or four seeds be placed in each 

 hill 3 feet apart. The seeds of New Zealand are very 

 large, hard, and prickly. Their germination will be 

 helped by a day's soaking in lukewarm water. Price, 

 delivered: Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; y 4 lb. 30 cts.; lb. 

 $1 ; 5 lbs. or more, 90 cts. per lb. 



One-half ounce of Spinach seed plants 100 feet of 

 drill; 8 pounds, drilled, plant 

 an acre; if seed is broadcasted, 

 sow 25 

 pounds to 

 the acre. 



SALSIFY 



(Tragopogon porrifolius:) Native of the 

 Mediterranean region. Under cultivation 

 about 1,000 years. 



One ounce plants 100 feet of drill; 2 pounds 

 plant y 4 acre 



Mammoth Sandwich Island. 



Days to maturity, 150. The seed of this standard 

 variety should be sown in the early spring, thin- 

 ning to 4 inches apart in the row The roots 

 should stay in the ground until late fall or through 

 the winter, if desired. If stored, put in a cool, 

 moist place. As a root plant, it is very desir- 

 able when properly served with a cream dressing. 

 Price, delivered: Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; V 4 lb. 60 

 cts.; lb. $2.25. 



Bloomsdale Savoy Spinach 



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