S T O E S S E E D S 



Note the perfect savoying of the leaves in this seed-field of Bloomsdale Savoy 



SPINACH 



No. 86. Bloomsdale Savoy 



An extra dark green strain for spring 

 or fall production 



Days to maturity, 40. Named and introduced by 

 Landreth in 1828. The word "Bloomsdale" was 

 added about 1874, after the variety had been 

 greatly improved. The stock that we offer is a 

 highly developed selection of an especially dark 

 green strain which gives the plants a fresh appear- 

 ance for a long time after being cut. Furthermore, 

 it will stand in marketable condition for a longer 

 time after reaching maturity than the older types 

 of Savoy, and being just as early in maturity, it 

 largely replaces the old stock. Plants are erect in 

 growth, hardy, and attractive. The leaves are 

 large, crumpled, and somewhat blistered. 



Price, Postpaid: Oz. 5 cts.; V 4 lb. 15 cts.; lb. 

 40 cts.; 5 lbs. or over, 35 cts. per lb. Not Prepaid: 

 10 lbs. at 19 cts. per lb.; 25 lbs. at 18 cts. per lb.; 

 100 lbs. at 16 cts. per lb. 



No. 88. Long-Standing Bloomsdale 



A Savoy type that will hold 10 days longer 

 before bolting 



Days to maturity, 43. This valuable introduction 

 was the product of that remarkable Holland plant- 

 breeder, A. R. Zwaan, who has, perhaps, done more 

 for the improvement of Spinach varieties than any 

 other individual. Although it is slightly longer in 

 reaching maturity — perhaps 4 or 5 days — it never- 

 theless closely resembles Bloomsdale Savoy, and 

 the fact that it remains in marketable condition 10 

 days longer than Bloomsdale is greatly in its favor, 

 especially in the event of an extra-large crop or an 

 unfavorable market. Its production of larger plants, 

 and thus more bushels per acre, also adds to its 

 value. This very popular variety is being used in 

 both the spring and fall. The deep glossy green 

 leaves are intensely crumpled and blistered. Type 

 is very uniform. 



Price, Postpaid: Oz. 5 cts.; ^lb. 15 cts.; lb. 40 

 cts.; 5 lbs. or over, 35 cts. per lb. Not Prepaid: 10 

 lbs. at 20 cts. per lb.; 25 lbs. at 19 cts. per lb.; 

 100 lbs. at 17 cts. per lb. 



No. 87. Virginia Blight-Resistant 



Recommended for August and September 

 planting only 



Days to maturity, 40. This stock was first devel- 

 oped and introduced by the Virginia Truck Experi- 

 ment Station. Because it is composed of 70 per cent 

 male plants, it will quickly run to seed in warm 

 weather, and is not recommended to be planted in 

 the latitude of Philadelphia until after August 20. 

 There are two outstanding advantages of Virginia 

 Blight-resistant: First, its resistance to Spinach 

 "yellows" or mosaic, a disease which often makes 

 severe inroads on the fall crops, especially in certain 

 eastern states; second, its definite resistance to low 

 temperatures. This factor is thought to have been 

 developed by injecting the blood of the wild Man- 

 churian dandelion. While we discourage it for 

 spring planting, a time when Spinach "yellows" is 

 not severe, we very strongly recommend it for use 

 in its special place. In appearance, it is now very 

 similar to Bloomsdale Savoy. 



Price, Postpaid: Oz. 5 cts.; V 4 \b. 15 cts.; lb. 40 

 cts.; 5 lbs. or over, 35 cts. per lb. Not Prepaid: 

 10 lbs. at 20 cts. per lb.; 25 lbs. at 19 cts. per lb.; 

 100 lbs. at 17 cts. per lb. 



No. 89. Nobel 



A long-standing Giant Thick-leaved type 



Days to maturity, 45. Mr. A. R. Zwaan is also 

 responsible for the development of this variety, the 

 heaviest producer of the Giant Thick-leaved type. 

 The leaves are large, very succulent, crisp, tender, 

 of delicious flavor, and not crumpled or savoyed. 

 This variety now supersedes all others of its class, 

 including the Viroflay types. The long-standing 

 feature of Nobel is also greatly in its favor. It is a 

 popular variety with canners in many instances 

 because of the smoothness of the leaves, making 

 washing a much simpler operation. 



Price, Postpaid: Oz. 5 cts.; V 4 lb. 15 cts.; lb. 40 

 cts.; 5 lbs. or over, 35 cts. per lb. Not Prepaid: 10 

 lbs. at 20 cts. per lb.; 23 lbs. at 19 cts. per lb.; 

 100 lbs. at 17 cts. per lb 



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