30 ALNEER SEED COMPANY—Quality comes first. mimetic 
Culture: Sow seed as early in the spring as the ground can be prepared, and cover 1 in. deep. Seed may be 
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broadcast or sown in rows 1 ft. to 1%4 ft. apart; thin seedlings to stand 6 in. apart. For a succession, 
Imac sow every two weeks until June 15; for fall use sow from Aug. 1 to 15, and for early spring use, sow 
in September and cover with a few inches of hay, leaves, or litter, during the winter. 

Alneer’s Giant Thick Leaved Spinach 

? 1 ; A strong growing and early 
Alneer’s Giant Thick Leaved maturing sort, with very New Long-Standing Savoy-Leaved 
large, thick leaves of fine, deep green color. One of the most desirable 
medium early sorts for home gardeners as well as truckers. Pkt. 5c, 
oz. 15c, 4 Ib. 25c, 1/2 lb. 40c, Ib. 75c, 5 Ibs. $3.50. S Isif 
- i a A fine strain of outstanding merit. It will stand a y 
New Long Standing Savoy Leaved in marketable condition 10 to 14 days longer 
before bolting than regular Savoy and is darker green. One of the advantages is that the in- or Oyster Plant ae ask a peat Sok ee 
ferior early shooting male plants are entirely lacking. It is intensely crumpled and blistered Nore ee ag Pigs ie ae ee Wevorstabe 
and very uniform. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 44 Ib. 25c, Y lb. 40c, lb. 75c, 5 lbs. $3.50. gniy One ine 2 
roots, which is not unlike that of oysters. 
They are cooked like Parsnips, used in stews 
irgini i i (39 days.) A savoy leafed variety bred at the Virginia Ex- and soups. Sow the seed in shallow drills 
Virginia Blight Resistant periment Station for mosaic resistance. Upstanding vigorous early ria spring in rows 1 to 2 ft. apart 
plants. Seeds rather early. Highly desirable for planting in infested soil and highly recom- Aridi thindthevolantachoretand ito b ane snare 
mended planted for a fall crop. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 4 lb. 25c, 1/ lb. 40c, lb. 75c, 5 Ibs. $3.50. The soil eRbeta ois spate eS al ae pee 
They are hardy and may be left in the ground 
7 A recent European introduction of high merit. Very valu- over winter for early spring use. For winter 
Giant Nobel Smooth Leaf able for market gardens and canning. Plants large, vigor- use, dig some roots in the fall and store in 
ous, and spreading. It is slow to form seed stalks, and an extremely heavy yielder. Leaves huge, moist sand in a cool cellar. One oz. of seed 
thick, smooth, pointed, with rounded tip; deep green, tender. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, Y4 lb. 25c, ¥% Ib. 40c, will sow 75 ft. of row. 8 to 10 Ibs. per acre. 
1 lb. 75c, 5 Ibs. $3.50. 4 
California White Giant Tis is 
King of Denmark This remarkable new spinach is far superior to any of the other t the larg- 
sorts. Its principal advantage is that it stands two weeks longer be- est, smoothest and most profitable in culti- 
fore running to seed than any other variety. The leaves are large, rounded, Savoy or crumpled, vation. Roots pure white in color, of very 
of deep green color. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 25c, 4% lb. 40c, Ib. 75c, 5 Ibs. $3.50. superior quality and fine flavor, flesh very 
ane ee ee and of more pronounced 
Leaves are wrinkled like on Savoy Cabbage. More pro- and agreeable oyster-like flavor. Invalu- 
Bloomsdale Savoy Leaved ductive than ordinary sorts, and proved to be the hardiest oe ae market cardenees Pkt. 10c, oz. 30c, 
of all varieties of spinach. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 44 lb. 25c, ¥/ lb. 40c, lb. 75c, 5 Ibs. $3.50. of - 90c, 1/2 lb. $1.75, Ib. $3.25. 
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New Zealand (79, days.) | Native of New Zealand—quite distinct from other varieties Sandwich Island Mammoth 
of Spinach, it thrives in hot dry weather. The large spreading plants have 2 zB 
small, thick, pointed deep green leaves, which can be picked throughout the season until heavy frost. fecee a chat eae ee gohehtial 
Soak seed in warm water for several hours before planting. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, Y/y lb. 50c, Ib. $1.95, nary ‘type producing long ae Grek 
prepaid. : roots of an even, straight growth. Flesh is 
almost white. Pkt. 10c, oz. 30c, 4% Ib. 90c, 
Sunflower VY, Ib, $1.75, Ib. $3.25. 
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SALSIFY or Vegetable Oyster 
TOBACCO 
Culture: Sow the seed quite thinly in a frame or well-prepared seed bed. 
Do not cover the seed, but merely press it into the soil. 

7 An Americanized Havana with large long leaves. 
Big Havana Of fine texture and delightful flavor. One of the 
earliest. Pkt. 8c, oz. 40c. 
4 Very desirable Tobacco with broad 
Connecticut Seed Leaf leaves of medium length. Ripens 
uniformly. Fine texture and rich flavor. Pkt. 8c, oz. 40c. 

Long narrow leaves, curing a rich red. fineat 
Prize Mammoth Sunflower Ee Se renee plug filler and makes best natural chewing leaf. 
The Sunflower is now grown on then eee ‘ i oR EN, st : y 
farms for feed. The seeds are nice for fat- =| Heavy yielding. Rich broad leaves. 
tening poultry. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 4 lb. 20c, mproved White Burley Easy to cure. Desirable for cut or 
Ib. 45c, 5 Ibs. $1.75, postpaid. plug Tobaeco. Often used for wrappers. Pkt. 8c, oz. 40c. ; 

