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SPINACH, Viking 
SALS | FY (Oyster Plant) 
Used the same as carrots or made into cakes and fried like oysters, which 
the flavor resembles. Sow in April or May in drills 17/2 inches apart and 
one-half inch deep; when about 3 inches high, transplant to 6 inches apart 
in the rows. Succeeds best in light, rich soil; cultivate the same as carrots. 
This vegetable is perfectly hardy and may be left in the ground for spring 
use, but must be dug before it starts to grow. 
Mammoth Sandwich Island. Pkt., 15c; 02., 30c; 4 |b., $1.50. 
SORREL 
Used for soups and salads, also may be cooked the same as spinach, beet 
or turnip tops. Sow seed in April or May in shallow drills 1 foot apart; 
cover seed about one-half inch; when plants are about 3 inches high, trans- 
plant to about 4 inches apart. 
Large-Leaved French. Pkt., 25c; 0z., 60c; 4 lb., $2.00. 
SPINACH 
For summer use sow in drills 12 inches apart, covering about one-half 
inch. Thin out plants to 3 inches apart. For winter and spring use, sow in 
manured ground in September; although extremely hardy, requires a light 
covering of hay during the winter. 
Kennedy’s Early Savoy-Leaved Dark Green. We recommend this variety 
for the first spring sowing and for sowing again in early September for 
fall use, but it is not recommended for succession sowings during the 
spring. The leaves are dark green, thick and of the true Savoy type. The 
quickest maturing variety we know. Oz., 25c; 1% lb., 75c; lb., $2.50. 
Kennedy’s Heat-Resistant. A new variety which trials have proved will 
stand the heat of summer without bolting to seed. Leaves are thick and 
dark greeny Oz, 2c7 1/4 lbea pc lbeEnoenOs 
King of Denmark. This variety is the most valuable introduction of Spinach 
in recent years. The leaves are thick, stand well after cutting and are of 
good quality. Oz., 25c; 4 lb., 75c; lb., $2.00. 
Long Standing Summer Savoy. An improved Savoy Spinach. The out- 
standing feature of this splendid variety is its remarkable long standing 
qualities. Plants form compact thick tufts of numerous dark green leaves 
which are broad and very crumpled. Very tolerant of heat. Oz., 35c; 
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New Zealand. Entirely distinct from the true Spinach; plant tall and spread- 
ing with numerous side shoots; leaves medium green, rather small and 
pointed. One sowing gives a supply of delicious spinach all through the 
season. It thrives best in the summer when the other varieties do not 
grow so well. Sow early in May, in rows 4 feet apart, one inch deep; 
when about 3 inches high, thin out to 114 feet apart in the rows. 
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Perpetual. Produces in six weeks from the time the seed is sown until long 
after early frosts. The leaves are long and free from ribs, tender and of 
true spinach flavor. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 35c; V4 lb., $1.00; lb., $3.00. 
Princess Juliana. Very productive, dark crinkled leaves which remain crisp 
for some time. A second early variety. Oz., 25c; 4 lb., 75c; lb., $2.00. 
Prickly or Fall (Harlem Market strain). An exceedingly hardy variety. 
Sow seed first week in Sept. Oz., 25c; 4 lb., 75c; 1b., $2.00. 
Victoria. Makes a dense, flat rosette with very short stem. Leaves very large, 
thick and wrinkled, dark green in color. Stands hot weather well and is 
exceedingly slow to shoot to seed. Oz., 25c; 4 lb., 75c; Ib., $2.00. 
Viking. (Improved Nobel Giant.) Leaves very large, more crumpled than 
Nobel Giant and darker. Very tender and excellent quality. Very early 
and when fully grown attains enormous size but retains its fine quality. 
A long standing variety. Oz., 25c; 4 lb., 75c; lb., $2.50. 
Virginia Savoy Blight-Resistant. A variety originated by the Virginia Truck 
Experiment Station. Large, dark green leaves, much savoyed, of upright 
growth. This is a cool weather variety, and recommended for fall sowing 
only in the North. Oz., 35c; 14 lb., $1.00; Ib., $3.00, 
Viroflay Thick-Leaved. Either spring or fall sowing. Plant of upright 
growth; leaves very large, broad, thick, crumpled, dark green in color. 
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MUSTARD SPINACH 
AA new vegetable which combines the fine qualities of both Mustard and 
Spinach—a most delicious flavor. Ready for use in three weeks after sow- 
ing seed. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 35c: 14 lb., 85c. 
