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Spinach wre 
CULTURAL DIRECTIONS. One ounce to 100 feet of 
drill; eight to ten pounds per acre. Sow early for spring 
crop; in August for fall use; and if sown from the middle 
to last of September, and protected during the winter 
with a light covering of straw, it will be ready for use 
very early in the spring. 
A fertilizer high in nitrogen and phosphate is recom- 
mended, especially for sandy soils. 
During warm weather, germination may be greatly 
aided by firming the seed bed, and sowing the seed shal- 
low. Keep the soil moist until germination is completed. 
* 42 days. It is earl 
%* Long Standing Bloomsdale ona haray and a de- 
cided improvement on the old strain. Will stand 
ten to fourteen days before bolting to seed; has 
a heavier leaf texture, more crumpled or savoyed, 
and will also resist the heat much better. Oz., 10c; 
14 |lb., 25c; 1 Ib., 70c, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs., 
$5.50; 25 lbs. or more, 50c per Ib. 
: 45 days. An old stan- 
Round Summer Thick Leaved dard. Grand Rapids 
growers use this variety very largely for main crop 
for spring, summer and fall. Oz., 10c; %4 lb., 25c; 
1 Ib., 75c, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs., $6.00; 
25 Ibs. or more, 55c per Ib. 















Winter Savoy Blight Resistant 
° 45 days. Similar to Thick 
Giant Nobel Leaf. An erect, vigorous 
growing, long standing Spinach, slow 
to run to seed. Leaves large, unusu- 
ally broad, firm and thick, with a 
rounded top. Smooth, medium green 
in color and the largest of any Spin- 
ach. Oz, 10c; % Ibs 25c¢;3 1=Ib.,, 75¢; 
postpaid. Not prepaid, 10 Ibs., $6.00; 
25 lbs. or more, 55c per Ib. 
Viki 45 days. This new variety may 
IKINS well be described as a dark 
green Nobel. Excellent for market 
gardens and canning. Plant large, 
spreading, vigorous, thick and dark 
green. Oz., 10c; 14 Ib., 25c; 1 Ib., 75c, 
postpaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs., $6.00; 
25 lbs. or more, 55c per Ib. 
P k 48 days. This is a good 
Heavy ACK strain of Viking. Plants 
are strong and vigorous with large 
medium green, slightly crumpled.thick 
leaves on short stalks. Color is in- 
termediate between Nobel and King 
of Denmark. Oz. 10c; %4 Ib., 25c; 
1 Ib., 75c, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10 
lbs., $6.00; 25 Ibs. or more, 55c per Ib. 

GRAND RAPIDS GROWERS, Inc., Grand Rapids, Michigan 
Write for Special Prices ; 
in Larger Quantities Long Standing 
Bloomsdale 



° 48 days. A standard variety for 
* King of Denmark market gardeners, for spring plant- 
ing. It will stand longer than any other variety before 
going to seed. Leaves large, rounded, and somewhat 
blistered. Color very deep green. Heavy yielder and ex- 
cellent quality. Oz., 10c; %4 Ib., 25c; 1 lb., 75c, postpaid. 
Not prepaid, 10 lbs., $6.00; 25 Ibs. or more, 55c per Ib. 
Poedi : ° : 40 days. Vir- 
Virginia Savoy Blight-Resistant Spinach ginia Savoy is 
characterized by the large leaves and general Flanders 
type of growth. The low-growing, wide-spreading habit 
makes it most desirable for winter Spinach. Plants of 
this type attain a very large size in late fall and carry 
well into early spring. A single plant often weighs more 
than a pound. Oz., 10c; 4 Ib., 25c; 1 Ib., 70c, postpaid. 
Not prepaid, 10 lbs., $5.50; 25 lbs. or more, 50c per Ib. 
60 days. Entirely distinct from the other 
New Zealand varieties. Plant tall and spreading, leaves 
medium green, rather small and pointed. Prickly seeded. 
Oz., 20c; 1% lb., 65c; 1 Ib., $2.25, postpaid. 
Giant Nobel 

Be sure to include postage on all quantities marked “Not Prepaid.” See rates on page 3. 
