\ 
Spinach is one of the most important 
sources of vitamins. It is included in 
all healthful diets, and properly cooked 
and prepared for table, is a most palat- 
able dish. 
Culture. Sow in rows 16 to 20 inches 
apart, thin to 6 to 8 inches apart in the 
rows. Spinach develops best in rich soil 
and in cool weather. Ready in 8 to 
10 weeks. One ounce will sow 100 feet 
of row: 8 to 10 pounds an acre. 
511 Old Dominion. 
of the Bloomsdale type. 
running to seed. 
Bloomsdale. 
Cc; oz 15c; % Ib. 
ie) 
$1.00; 5 lbs. $4.50. 
10 lbs. $8.00; 25 Ibs. 



Spinach 
Seed very 
scarce, 
due to war. 
Spinach Broad-Leaved Flanders 
CONTAINS MORE VITAMIN Bi 
: 40 days. A 
Sensational new Savoy-leaved Spinach 
The compact 
dark bluish green growth is heavily 
crumpled except at the very leaf-tips. 
It is blight-resistant and very slow in 
in Remains 
condition as long as any late-seeding 
Withstands heat and cold 
as well as any variety. Highly recom- 
mended to commercial growers. 
in good 
30c; Ib. 
Not prepaid: 
$17.50. 



Pkt. 
502 Bloomsdale Savoy. 49 aays. 
Extra 
Dark Green Strain. A new beautiful, better 
and darker strain. Its glossy green color 
gives the plants a fresh appearance for a 
longer time after being cut, and it is quite 
early. The leaves are large, fleshy: and 
deeply crumpled. The plants are of up- 
right growth. Pkt. 10c; oz 15c; % Ib. 
30c; Ib. $1.00; 5 Ibs. $4.50. Not prepaid: 
10 lbs. $8.00; 25 lbs. $17.50. 
503 Flanders. 43 days. An early and vig- 
orous growing sort. Very popular in 
Louisiana for the home and market garden. 
Fine for canning. Leaves are deep green, 
broad and thick; inclined to be flat and 
fairly smooth. Our strain is excellent. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 1O0c; % Ib. 25c; Ib. 85c; 5 Ibs. 
eienne Not prepaid: 10 lbs. $7.00; 25 Ibs. 
e o9.UYU. 
504 Viroflay. 45 days. A large, vigorous- 
growing variety, with broad, thick, long, pointed, 
smooth leaves of a deep green color. Very hardy, 
withstanding considerable cold winter weather. 
Also resists heat during the! late spring. Pkt. 
15c; % lb. 30c3 Ib. $1.00; 5& Ibs. 
Not prepaid: 10 lbs. $8.00; 25 Ibs. 
$17.50. 
505 New Zealand. 70 days. The “cut and 
come again’? Spinach. Thrives during hot, dry 
weather and yields continuously from late. spring 
to late fall. The large, spreading plants produce 
ereat quantities of small, thick pointed, deep green 
leaves of a delightful flavor. Seeds start growth 
quicker if soaked in warm water 24 hours. Pkt. 
Oc; oz 15c¢c; % lb. 35c; lb. $1.25; 5 Ibs. 
HORSERADISH ROOTS 
Grated Horseradish is a very desirable condi- 
ment, always best when fresh. A few plants in 
an out-of-the-way place in the garden will sup- 
ply enough for the family. Does best in partly 
shaded locations in deep, rich, rather moist soil. 
A trench 4 to 5 inches deep is opened with a hoe 
and the root cuttings placed at an angle with 
their tops near the surface of the ground. Give 
frequent cultivation until leaves cover the 
ground. Pull roots in the fall, cut off tops and 
store them in a cool place in a barrel covered 
with sand. 12 Roots or sets, 35c; 25 Roots, 
60c; 50 Roots, $1.10; 100 Roots, $2.00. 
Roots are shipped separate from seed orders as 
we wait for seasonable time to ship to prevent 
damage in transit. 
RHUBARB OR PIE PLANTS 
Fine for pie making and stewing. It also has 
great medicinal qualities. Not recommended for 
the Gulf Coast sections, but does well in the Cen- 
tral South and farther North in moist, rich, heav- 
ily fertilized, partly-shaded locations. Plant 3 
to 4 feet apart during the winter or early spring. 
ROOTS—30Oc each; 4 for $1.00. Write for 
quantity prices. Roots are sent separate from 
eo orders as we wait for seasonable time to 
ship. 
Vegetable Seeds 
$5.00. 
SALSIFY 
Though not generally grown as 
it should be, this is, when cooked, 
a really palatable and nutritious 
vegetable surpassing in richness 
both carrots and parsnips. The 
flavor is similar to oysters. 
Culture. Sow in rows 12 to 18 
inches apart. Thin to 6 inches 
apart in the rows. Cover seed 
firmly with % inch of soil. Frost 
does not injure the roots. One 
ounce will sow 50 feet of row. 
Seven pounds an acre. 
492 Mammoth Sandwich 
Island. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; %4 
lb. 50c; lb. $1.50; 5 lbs. $5.50, 
postpaid. 
SORREL 
497 When well grown and cooked 
like spinach, it makes a palatable 
dish. Sow in early spring in drills 
18 inches apart and thin the seed- 
lings to 6 to 8 inches apart in the 
row. Ready to cut in about 60 
days. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; % lb. 
60c; lb. $2.00, postpaid. 
483 ROQUETTE 
When young, the leaves of this 
hardy annual are used like mus- 
tard for salads. They resemble 
those of the radish but are 
smoother in texture. The young 
leaves are ready for ‘use in about 
six weeks, when the plants are 8 
to 10 inches high. Sow in shal- 
low rows, about 16 inches apart. 
Should be given plenty of water. 
Pkt. 10s; oz. 25¢; % lb. 75¢c; 
Ib. $2.50. 
TOBACCO 
Culture. Sow after last frost in 
seed beds. Transplant when about 
6 inches high to rows 4 feet apart, 
setting plants 3 feet apart in the 
row. 
534 White Burley. A favorite 
for plug fillers and wrappers. 
Light-colored leaves of fine flavor 
and aroma. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; 
% lb. 90c; lb. $3.00. 
535 Havana. The leaf is very 
thin and of fine texture. This va- 
riety is much ‘used for cigar wrap- 
pers. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; %4 lb. 
90c; lb. $3.00. 

29 REUTER SEED COQ., Inc., New Orleans 
