Stokes Seed Farms Company, Moorestown, New Jersey 



Long Season Spinach on one of Minch Brothers' farms, Bndgeton, N. J. 



SPINACH 



Our sales of Spinach have increased annually, until now they form one of the largest departments of our business. Our seed 

 is all imported, mostly from sources not seriously affected by the war. Some, however, was received from France four weeks after 

 the war commenced, which gives us hope that almost everything will soon find its way over. We cannot be too careful in pointing 

 out the difference between the varieties and the seasons in which they should be planted: namely, for spring planting, S. S. Long 

 Season only, and for fall, American Round-seeded Savoy." 



Culture. — For early spring use, sow as early as the ground can be worked, in drills a foot apart, thinning out for use as greens. 

 For fall use, sow in August or early in September. Part of this may be used in the fall and early winter, and the balance kept over 

 until spring. A slight protection of leaves or litter is advised. 



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S. S. Long Season 



This variety is peculiarly adapted to warm weather. It is a beautifully curled, dark green Spinach, very compact, with short 

 stems, spreading on the ground in a large rosette. The leaves are thick and well crumpled, which adds very much to their attractive- 

 ness. It will stand without shooting to seed longer than any other variety, and for this reason makes the best summer Spinach we 

 know of, although it is perfectly hardy and can be used in the fall, if desired. For the home garden, S. S. Long Season is especially 

 recommended, and its splendid qualities can be attested to by its universal use among our large market-gardeners. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 

 10 cts., y 4 lb. 20 cts., lb. 45 cts. 



945 American Round-Seeded Savoy 



This is the very best variety we know of for fall sowing. It has thick, large leaves, finely curled and crumpled, producing mag- 

 nificent heads of excellent quality. We believe it is one of the most profitable crops when grown on a large scale. We have 

 encouraged many of our customers to go into it heavily, with almost invariably good results. American Round-seeded Savoy is a 

 great barrel-filler and is excellent for shipping. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., ^lb. 20 cts., lb. 35c. 



950 Victoria Long-Standing 



This is another hot-weather sort, and resembles very much the Long Season, which was selected from it. The Victoria Long- 

 standing is a straight-leaved Spinach, sometimes called "Dog-ear." It is, nevertheless, one of the very best varieties for hot-weather 

 use, and a large number of our customers still hold to it. As a home-garden Spinach we believe it is equal to the S. S. Long 

 Season in every respect, as its quality is just as good. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., Vifb. 20 cts., lb. 35 cts. 



955 Thick-Leaved Viroflay 



The heavy, thick leaves are of excellent quality. The heads of this variety are larger than any other we know of. We would 

 advise it for market purposes rather than the home garden although sorne people prefer it on their table to any other. Pkt. 5 cts., 

 oz. 10 cts., V41b. 20 cts., lb. 40 cts. 



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