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D. M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH. 



Savoy Leaved 



SPINAGE 



Should be planted in very rich ground, the richer the better. Sow in drills 

 twelve to eighteen inches apart and thin to about six inches apart when the leaves 

 are an inch wide. All should be cut before hot weather, while young and tender. 

 For early spring use sow early in autumn and protect the plants with a light cov- 

 ering of leaves or straw, or plant as soon as the land can be worked in the spring. 

 Under favorable conditions the leaves may be large enough for eating in eight 

 weeks. South of Cincinnati spinage can be grown through the winter with very 

 little, or no covering. 



The earliest variety and one of the best 

 to plant in autumn for early spring use. 

 Plant of upright growth, with medium, dark green, pointed leaves 

 which are crumpled or blistered like those of Savoy cabbage. It 

 is hardy and ^rows rapidly to a suitable size for use, running to 

 seed quickly in warm weather. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 8 Oz. 10c; 

 \ Lb. 15c; Lb. 45c. 



Round Summer Broad Leaved ^ort'^ti'^''the 



north for early spring sowing and popular with market gar- 

 deners. Leaves large, bright green and of good quality. Though 

 not as hardy as the Prickly Winter, it stands exposure very well. 

 Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c;. 8 Oz. 10c; ^ Lb. 15c; Lb. 35c. 



One of the most compact and vigorous 

 growing varieties. The leaves are 

 nearly round, uniformly deep green, thick and somewhat crimped 

 in the center. A very desirable sort, similar to but maturing a 

 httle earlier than Victoria. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 3 Oz. 10c; 

 H, Lb. 15c; Lb. 40c. 



Broad Flanders 



Early Giant Thick Leaved 



Early Giant Thick Leaved ^gro^iSf 



and early maturing sort, Avith very large, thick 

 leaves of fine, deep green color. One of the most 

 desirable medium early spinages. Pkt. 5c; 

 Oz. 10c; 3 Oz. 10c; ^ Lb. 15c; Lb. 45c. 



Improved Thick Leaved Vh?ct 



grows very rapidly forming a cluster of very 

 large, slightly wrinkled leaves of fine color and 



Suahty. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 3 Oz. 10c: ^ Lb. 15c; 

 b. 40c. 



Savoy Leaved 



\/i/*frfci»ia ^^ excellent sort forming a 



V ICLUrict very large, exceedingly thick, 

 very dark green leaf slightly curled in the 

 center. It becomes fit for use nearly as 

 early as any, remaining so much longer 

 than most kinds and cannot fail to please, 

 whether grown for the market or in the 

 private garden. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 



a Oz. 10c; \ Lb. 15c; Lb. 40c. 



Long Standing ^^Xle^^JI^ 



strain of excellent quality; after reaching 

 maturity it remains in condition for use 

 much longer than most sorts; leaves com- 

 paratively smooth and a very dark, rich 

 green. Very popular with market gar- 

 deners. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 8 Oz. 10c; 

 ^Lb. 15c; Lb. 40c. 





Victoria 



Long Standing Prickly S!e«r' Sn-'th? 



round leaved sorts, but yield a large quantity of very thick 

 and finely colored leaves. Has prickly seed. Pkt. 5c; 

 Oz. 10c; » Oz. 10c: ^ Lb. 15c; Lb. 40c. 



Pfiz-U-l-w Wir»l-*»f ^ ^e^y ^^^^y variety which will 

 I. VVy^VLiy VT liilCl withstand aevere weather Avith only 

 a slight protection of leaves or straw. It is desirable for fall 

 sowing which in this latitude is made about the first of Sep- 

 tember. The seed is prickly. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 3 Oz. 10c; 

 ^Lb. 15c; Lb. 35c. 



Nar^kT 7A«alQn^ Entirely different from the true spinage 

 C VV Z^ca.la.llU in type and in that it thrives during hot 



The tender shoots are 



m typ. 

 weather and in any soil rich or poor, 



Long Standing Prickuv 



of good quality and may be cut throughout the summer. 

 Plant three or four seeds in hills two feet apart each way. 

 Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 3 Oz. 80c; ^ Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 



