Merit List 
THE FRANK S. PLATT COMPANY’S 
EACH ALTERNATE ROW WAS SOWN TO RESELECTED LONG STANDING SAVOY SPINACH. 
Note absence of seed stalks. 
Detroit Dark Red Beet. 
For several years we have been using exclusively a strain of Detroit Dark Red that is distinctly 
superior to other stocks. The color is dark, blood-red, without trace of purple or brown, and without 
the common fault of large light zones. Tops uniform, slender, erect. Roots globe or turnip-shaped 
with small tap-root. Price per pkt., 10c.; per oz., 15c.; 14-lb., 30c.; lb., $1.00. 
Long Standing Savoy Spinach. 
In appearance the Longstanding Savoy is quite similar to Reselected Savoy; the leaves are in¬ 
tensely green. It is a little more compact in growth and does not grow as rapidly but on account of 
nearly total absence of male plants it stands heat remarkably well. When other kinds have bolted 
to seed it does not even show the least inclination to shoot and will stand up and remain in prime 
condition a week to ten days longer. What this means to a market gardener is unnecessary to dwell 
on. First introduced in 1925 and now one of our leading kinds. Price per pkt., 10c.; per *4-lb., 
15c.; per lb., 40c., 10 lbs. or more at market growers’ rates. 
Giant Thick Leaved Longstanding. The Giant Thick Leaved has long been esteemed for its 
extreme hardiness and earliness for wintering over, but lacked much of the qualities indicated by 
the name as well as good attractive appearance. The new type grows as quickly as the other smooth¬ 
leaved varieties, but is far superior because of standing up longer. Leaves are very large, broad 
and thick. Sold also under the name of Nobel Spinach. Price per pkt., 10c.; per *4-lb., 15c.; per lb., 
40c.; 10 lbs. or more at market growers’ rates. 
Virginia Yellows-Resistant Savoy. In many localities this is the only sort that can be grown 
successfully during the early fall and is therefore immensely valuable for that reason. The plant 
type, appearance and uniformity have been greatly improved since first introduced. It seems neces¬ 
sary, however, to advise against its use except during early fall for fall cutting. Wintered over or 
spring sown, it bolts to seed. Price per pkt., 10c.; per *4-lb., 15c.; per lb., 40c.; 10 lbs. or more at 
market growers’ rates. 
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