Stokes Seed Farms Company, Moorestown, New Jersey 



Zong Season Spinach on one of Minch Brothers' Farms, Bridgeton, N. J 



SPIMACH 



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

 is mostly imported, and from sources not seriously affected by the war. Some, however, has been grown in our own native Burlington 

 County, and has the advantage of our experienced men at harvest. 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. All Seasons only, and for fall. Round- 

 seeded Savoy, or Bloomsdale. 



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. 



S. S. All Seasons 



This variety is peculiarly adapted to warm weather. It is a beautifully curled, dark green Spinach, verj- 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. All Seasons 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., Vilb. 20 cts., lb. 45 cts. 



Round-Seeded Savoy, or Bloomsdale 



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 encour- 

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

 filler and is excellent for shipping. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., Y^Vo. 20 cts., lb. 35 cts. 



Long-Standing 



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

 standing is a straight-leaved Spinach, sometimes called "Dog-ear." It is, nevertheless, one of the verj- 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. All Seasons 

 in every respect, as its quality is just as good. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., y^^\^^ 20 cts., lb. 35 cts. 



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 some people prefer it on their table to any other. Pkt. 5 cts.. 

 oz. 10 cts., l^lb. 20 cts., lb. 40 cts. 



SPINACH HAS PROVED A BIG MONEY-MAKER FOR A GREAT MANY PLANTERS. DON'T NEGLECT IT 



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