26 GRAND RAPIDS GROWERS, Inc., Grand Rapids, Michigan 
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piInac Varieties in Larger Quantities 
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. 
ye 42 days. It is earl 
%* Long Standing Bloomsdale na hardy 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; 
Y% \b., 25c; 1 lb., 70c, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10 Ibs., 
$5.50; 25 Ibs. or more, 50c per Ib. 
is 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 Ib., 25c; 
1 Ib., 75c, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs., $6.00; 
25 Ibs. or more, 55c per Ib. * King of Denmark 48 days. Imported seed to meet the 
Long Standing 
Bloomsdale 




demands of the most critical trade. 
A standard variety for 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; 14 lb., 25c; 1 lb., 75c, postpaid. 
Not prepaid, 10 lbs., $6.00; 25 lbs. or more, 55c per Ib. 
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Virginia Savoy Blight-Resistant Spinach gins,” Savoy ia 
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., 25¢; 1 Ib., 70c, postpaid. 
Not prepaid, 10 lbs., $5.50; 25 Ibs. 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; 14 Ib., 65c; 1 Ib., $2.25, postpaid. 

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Winter Savoy Blight Resistant 
° A5 days. Similar to Thick Leaf. An erect, 
Giant Nobel Siadeone growing, long standing Spinach, 
slow to run to seed. Leaves large, unusually broad, 
firm and thick, with a rounded top. Smooth, 
medium green in color and the largest of 
any Spinach. Oz., 10c; 4 Ib., 25c; 1 Ibs., 75c, 
postpaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs., $6.00; 25 lbs. 
or more, 55c per Ib. 
Viki 45 days. Imported seed to meet the 
IKINg ~=demands of the most critical trade. 
This new variety may well be described as a 
dark green Nobel. Excellent for market 
gardens and canning. Plant large, spread- 
ing, vigorous, thick and dark green. Oz., 10c; 
14 Ib., 25c; 1 lb., 75c, postpaid. Not prepaid, 
10 Ibs., $6.00; 25 Ibs. or more, 55c per Ib. 
48 days. Imported seed to meet 
Heavy Pack the demands of the most critical 
trade. This is a good strain of Viking. Plants are 
strong and vigorous with large, medium green, slight- 
ly crumpled thick leaves on short stalks. Color is 
intermediate between Nobel and King of Denmark. 
Oz., 10c; 14 Ib., 25c; 1 Ib., 75c, postpaid. Not prepaid, 
10 Ibs., $6.00; 25 Ibs. or more, 55c per Ib. Giant Nobel 


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