SEED GROWERS 51 



SPINACH 



We have indicated the number of days usually required to produce plants large enough to 

 cut for market, from seed sown out of doors early in May at our Oakview Experimental 

 Gardens near Detroit. 



Days 

 *BLOOMSDALE, RESELECTED DARK GREEN 40 



(Round Seeded). The standard very early sort for home and market garden. Plants 

 upright and compact, attain height of 10 — 12 in. and spread of 12 — 15 in. Leaves 

 large; blistered and crumpled; rich deep, glossy green; of splendid quality. 



*DARK GREEN PRICKLY SEEDED (Morse's) 45 



The very hardy prickly seeded variety commonly used for market and canning in 

 California. The leaves are large, thick and dark green. 



*GIANT THICK LEAVED (Nobel) 43 



(Round Seeded.) Decidedly the best of the round seeded thick leaved group. Because 

 of the enormous yield, long standing character, and the deep green color and smooth 

 character of the leaves, this is highly recommended for canning as well as for 

 home and market garden. Leaves very large, thick, broad arrow-shaped with 

 roimded tip. 



JULIANA (Long Standing) 50 



(Round Seeded.) An excellent sort for long distance shipping and, in home and 

 market garden, to succeed the extra early sorts. Plants dense, compact, with extremely 

 dark green leaves that are roundish, thick and crumpled; very late to produce flower 

 stalks. Similar to Victoria, but definitely superior in long standing quality. 



KING OF DENMARK 48 



(Round Seeded.) Extremely long standing, smooth, dark green leaved sort for home 

 and market garden as well as for canning. Plants large and spreading with large 

 thick leaves that are only slightly crumpled. Spring sown crops are very often free 

 of flower stalks until midsummer. 



*LONG STANDING BLOOMSDALE 45 



(Roimd Seeded.) In demand for home and market gardens because of the uniform, 

 handsome plants and remarkable long standing quality. Resembles Savoy Leaved 

 or Bloomsdale, but is a trifle later, of more compact habit, a trifle darker green 

 and remains free of flower stalks about two weeks longer. 



OLD DOMINION (Blight Resistant) 40 



A cross between Virginia Blight-Resistant Savoy and King of Denmark. Large, dark 

 green, heavily crumpled leaves. Long standing and resistant to mosaic. Used mostly 

 for an early spring crop. 



VIKING (Heavy Pack) 45 



(Round Seeded.) A dark green smooth leaved type which has proved very desirable 

 for shipping and canning. Leaves large with short petioles. Recommended because 

 of its high yielding character and fine quality. 



^VIRGINIA SAVOY (Blight Resistant) 40 



Used principally in sections where blight (mosaic) occurs. Similar to Savoy Leaved 

 or Bloomsdale, but somewhat smoother in leaf and inclined to bolt to seed earlier. 



*VIROFLAY 43 



A round seeded variety similar in appearance to Morse's Dark Green Prickly Seeded. 

 Plants erect. Leaves large, dark green, smooth. Used principally in California for 

 canning and market. 



NEW ZEALAND (Tetragonia) 55 



Distinct from other kinds of spinach and particularly valuable for culture in hot dry 

 weather. Seeds comparatively large and nut-like. Plants very large and spreading; 

 leaves numerous, small, triangular, thick, deep green. The tender leafy shoots are 

 gathered repeatedly. 



