nach 



that's tender and succulent 



Improved varieties of spinach like Giant Thick Leaved (Nobel) 

 remain in Fine eating condition for a long time. 



SPINACH 



JULIANA This variety is somewhat slower growing 

 than others, but it is very long standing. It is ideal 

 to plant for succession with an earlier sort. The 

 leaves are naedium size and much bhstered ; the color 

 is rich deep green. Stems are short, and the plants 

 make compact growth. 

 Pkt. 5c; 1/4 lb. 20c; lb. 60c. 



KINGOFDENMARK This was the forerunner of the 

 modem "long-standing" strains of spinach. It is 

 intermediate between the smooth-leaved and blis- 

 tered tjTpes. The leaves are large and medium dark 

 green in color. The plants are low growing and 

 quickly produce a heavy crop which remains in 

 condition from one to two weeks. A very hardy 

 and satisfactory spinach for the home garden. 

 Pkt. 5c; 1/4 lb. 20c; lb. 60c. 



LONG STANDING BLOOMSDALE True to its name, 

 this spinach remains a long time in condition for 

 use without bolting to seed even in hot dry weather. 

 The compact erect plants have crumpled, rounded, 

 large, thick leaves of dark green. It matures with 

 the second early class and proves very desirable 

 in planting for succession. 

 Pkt. 5c; 1/4 lb. 20c; lb. 60c. 



PRICKLY SEEDED (Dark Green) This hardy 

 spinach, adapted to fall planting where winters 

 are mild, is popular among California gardeners. 

 It is also satisfactory for spring planting in home 

 gardens of colder cHrnates. The plant is large, with 

 many rounded thick dark green leaves. 

 Pkt. 5c; 1/4 lb. 20c; lb. 60c. 



SAVOY LEAVED or BLOOMSDALE The standard 

 very early sort for home and market garden. Plants 

 upright and compact, attain height of 10 to 12 

 inches and a spread of 12 to 15 inches. Leaves large; 

 bhstered and cnmipled; rich deep, glossy green; of 

 splendid qualitv. 

 Pkt. 5c; 1/4 lb. 20c; lb. 60c. 



VIRGINIA SAVOY (Blight Resistant) Similar to 

 Savoy Leaved or Bloomsdale but smoother in leaf 

 and inclined to bolt to seed earlier. Used chiefly in 

 sections where blight (mosaic) occurs. Not recom- 

 mended for planting where other varieties can be 

 successfully grown. 

 Pkt. 5c; 1/4 lb. 20c; lb 60c. 



NEW ZEALAND (Tetragonia) Although not a true 

 spinach, the leaves look like spinach and are very 

 useful as greens. On soil too poor to grow spinach 

 successfully, the plants thrive and produce groups 

 of small fleshy leaves that are tender and delicious 

 when cooked. Each branch of the plant produces 

 others, so that it goes on providing a continuous 

 supply of greens throughout the summer. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 1/4 lb. 35c; lb. 90c. 



The increasing popularity of spinach has led plant breeders to 

 work for improvement in varieties. Thej' have succeeded so 

 well that those now growTi are larger in leaf, more succulent, 

 and remain in prime condition a much longer time. 



Sow in rows 16 to 20 inches apart and thin to 6 inches apart 

 in the row when leaves are an inch wide. In the North, seed can 

 be planted as soon as the grcimd can be prepared. In the South, 

 spinach will winter over with little or no protection. 



Steaming is the best way of cooking spinach, but if this is 

 not possible, use only the water that clings to the leaves after 

 washing and keep the pan tightly covered. In any case, cook 

 only for a short time and do not let it stand long before serving. 

 BROAD FLANDERS A home and market garden spinach; 

 well adapted for canning. Plants large and vigorous; leaves 

 deep green, broad and thick; smooth. 

 Pkt. 5c; 1/4 lb. 20c; lb. 60c. 

 GIANT THICK LEAVED (Nobel) The seed of this thick leaved 

 variety produces the largest spinach imder cultivation. 

 They grow rapidly and remain in good condition a long 

 time. The medium-green leaves are large, rounded, slightly 

 crumpled, succulent, and tender. It is an excellent home 

 garden spinach. 

 Pkt. 5c; 1/4 lb. 20c; lb. 60c. 



SQUASH 



Because of differences in character and habits of growth, 

 there are two kinds of squash. They are generally known as 

 "summer" and "winter" squashes. 



The culture of this vegetable is about the same as that of 

 pumpkins and melons. The trailing varieties require as much 

 room as pumpkins, while the bush squashes take about the 

 same space as cucumbers. 



SUMMER VARIETIES 



I'nlike the winter squashes, these are suitable for use only 

 when young; they are practically worthless for cooking after 

 the shell begins to harden. They are an excellent vegetable in 

 summer and very early autumn. 



Botanically, they are not true squash, but they have become 

 known by that name through long established use. 

 EARLY WHITE BUSH SCALLOP Patty Pan or Cymbling 

 is the common name of this well-known variety. The plant 

 is bushy and bears creamy-white patty-shaped fruits, 

 scalloped on the edges. The flesh is milk-white, firm, 

 smooth, and richly flavored. This is the most popular of 

 white summer squashes for home garden use. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; Vi lb. 45c; lb. $1.25. 



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