SPINACH 
CULTURE.—Should be planted in very rich ground, 
the richer the better. Sow in drills, one foot apart, and 
begin thinning out the plants when the leaves are an 
inch wide. All should be cut before the hot weather or 
they will be tough and stringy. For succession sow every 
two weeks until June. Lime-treated soil will produce 
better and larger crops. 
For early spring use, sow in autumn and protect the 
plants with a light covering of leaves or straw. South 
of Cincinnati, Spinach can be gVown without covering. 
One ounce of seed to 50 feet of drill, 10 to 20 pounds per 
acre in drills. 
King of Denmark 
The Long Standing Market Variety. The large leaves 
are very thick, rounded, dark green and curled or blister¬ 
ed. Plants grow rapidly and are ready to use as soon 
as the earliest kinds, yet .remain in good condition two 
weeks longer. They are hardy and vigorous, forming 
quite large tufts, compact and low. It is well adapted 
for canning as the leaves are tender, succulent and of 
excellent quality. Oz., 10c; % lb., 20c; lb., 45c, prepaid. 
—Not prepaid, 10 lbs., $2.50; 25 lbs., $5.50; 100 lbs., 
$18.00. 
Giant Nobel 
A recent introduction of high merit. Very valuable for 
market and for canning. Plants large, hardy, strong 
growing. Leaves extra large, the largest of all Spinach 
varieties; quite broad, arrow-shaped with rounded tip, of 
bright green color; they are tender and 
succulent, of very high quality. This is 
the best of the Giant Smooth Leaved 
sorts and is a heavy yielder. Oz., 10c; 
*4 lb., 20c; lb., 45c, prepaid.—Not 
prepaid, 10 lbs., $2.25; 25 lbs., $5.00. 
Triumph or Fillbasket 
An improved large, thick leaved, 
very long-standing variety. Fine 
quality when cooked. Oz., 10c; 
*4 lh., 20c; lb., 45c, prepaid.—Not 
Bloomsdale, Savoy-Leaved 
Long Standing 
prepaid, 10 lbs., $2, 
$4.90; 100 lbs., $17.00. 
25; 25 lbs 
New Zealand 
The Ideal Home Garden Sort 
The most remarkable Spin¬ 
ach ever introduced. This vari¬ 
ety planted under the same 
conditions and right next to 
other varieties will withstand 
the summer heat and keep on 
bearing luscious green shoots 
and leaves for weeks after the 
others have gone to seed. It 
will make fine Spinach greens 
possible in your garden all 
summer and fall. 
Soak seed in lukewarm water for 12 
hours before planting. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 
% lb., 25c; lb., 75c, prepaid.—Not pre¬ 
paid, 10 lbs., $5.00. 
An early variety and one of the 
best to plant in autumn for early 
spring use. Plant hardy, of upright 
growth, with medium large, deep 
green leaves which are curled. 
This is a high quality sort that 
is grown very extensively for 
market and canning. Oz., 10c; 
X A lh., 20c; lb., 45c, prepaid.— 
Not prepaid, 10 lbs., $2.25; 25 
lbs., $4.90; 100 lbs., $17.00. 
Victoria 
New Zealand Everbearing Spinach 
ing. Oz., 10c; % lb,, 20c; lb., 45c, 
lbs., $4.90; 100 lbs., $17.00. 
Noted for its dark green leaves 
and ability to withstand hot 
weather. Leaves large, thick, 
much wrinkled, very dark 
green. Fine for mid-summer 
use. Oz., 5c; % lb., 15c; lb., 
40c, prepaid.—Not prepaid, 10 
lbs., $2.25; 25 lbs., $4.75; 100 
lbs., $17.00. 
Blight-Resistant 
Bloomsdale 
A strong, vigorous grower, 
seeding rather early, therefore 
recommended for early plant- 
prepaid.—Not prepaid, 10 lbs., $2.25; 25 
Japanese Spinach, Tendergreen 
Also called Mustard-Spinach. Ready to use in 3 to 4 weeks after planting. 
Dry hot weather does not injure this variety. Combines the mild mustard 
flavor with the creamy spinach taste. Try it. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; % lb., 
20c; lb., 55c, prepaid. 
Swiss Chard 
Salsify or Vegetable Oyster 
Salsify succeeds best in light, well-enriched soil. Sow early and quite 
deep, giving the general culture recommended for parsnips. The roots are 
perfectly hardy and may remain out all winter. Store for winter use in 
pit or cellar in damp earth or sand. 
MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND. —An improved type producing roots of 
nearly double the size and weight of those of the long white, and of vei j 
superior quality and delicate flavor. Ready for table in 140 days. lkt., 
10c; oz., 20c; % lb., 50c; lb., $1.75, prepaid. 
Swiss Chard 
A fine vegetable and giving: large returns for little care—-a constant crop 
from July until winter. Leaves used for greens same as Spinach. 
Sow early in spring in rows 16 inches apart and thin to 6 inches apa^t 
in rows. Can be used all summer when Spinach is not available. Later 
leaves grow very large with broad, flat, pure white stems and midribs which 
may be cooked like asparagus or made into very good pickles. 
LUCULLUS.—The best garden sort. Produces large, tender stalks with 
curly leaves. You may start cutting in 35 to 40 days. Pkt., oc; oz., iuc, 
% lb., 30c; lb., 90c, prepaid. 
WHITE LYON—PLAIN LEAF. —Very broad midribs with plain leaver 
and for this reason preferred by many. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; A lb., c, 
85c.___ 
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