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BECKERT SEED AND BULB COMPANY 



HEALTHFUL SPINACH 



One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill 



Spinach is primarily a cool weather crop although some varieties, 

 notably the New Zealand, will do well in hot weather. Make the first 

 sowing as early in the spring as the ground can be prepared, in shallow 

 drills 15 to 18 inches apart. As soon as the plants are large enough thin 

 them out to 5 or 6 inches, and cultivate frequently. For fall use, sow 

 in i\ugust and September. Late sowings, protected with straw, will 

 provide Spinach in winter and early spring. A well-manured loamy 

 soil gives biggest crops. 



Bloomsdale Savoy. A quick-growing, productive sort with attrac- 

 tively crumpled dark green leaves. Hardy, requiring cool weather. 

 It is the favorite sort for earlv spring and fall use. Oz. 10 cts., 3^ lb. 

 20cts., lb. 50cts. 



Large Round Thick Leaf. A flat, spreading variety with large, 

 thick, crumpled leaves. Largely grown by market gardeners for early 

 spring crop. Oz. 10 cts., 3^ lb. 20 cts., lb. 50 cts. 



Long Season. Fine for second early as it thrives in warm weather 

 and stands for a long time before going to seed. Thick, crumpled, dark 

 green leaves. Oz. 10 cts., 3^ lb. 20 cts., lb. 50 cts. 



Triumph. A vigorous, productive strain with hea\y, crinkled 

 leaves; long standing. Oz. 20 cts., \i lb. 20 cts., lb. 50 cts. 



Victoria. Long Season type, of extra fine quality, compact in 

 gro\\-th and long standing. Oz. 10 cts., lb. 20 cts., lb. 50 cts. 



King of Denmark. An exceedingly valuable new variety that with- 

 stands hot weather better and stands longer before going to seed than 

 any other true Spinach. Vigorous and productive, with heavy, dark 

 green slightly crumpled leaves of good quality. Extra fine for both 

 home and market gardens. Oz. 10 cts., 3^ lb. 30 cts., lb. 75 cts. 



New Zealand. A distinct type, making large bushy plants of which 

 the young leaves and tips are used and may be cut every few days. It 

 thrives in hot weather and furnishes quantities of fine greens all summer. 

 Sow the seed in early spring in rows 2 to 3 feet apart and thin or trans- 

 plant the plants 18 inches apart in the rows. Soaking the seed for 

 several hours before planting will hasten its germination. Oz. 15 cts., 

 \i lb. 30 cts., lb. 85 cts. 



