GRAND RAPIDS GROWERS, Inc., Grand Rapids, Michigan 27 

Spinach ‘Vaictes 
IMPORTED TO MEET THE DEMANDS OF THE 
MOST CRITICAL TRADE 
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 eurly 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 shil- 
low. Keep the soil moist until germination is completed. 
: 42 days. It i rl 
% Long Standing Bloomsdale ora tusay and ode 
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. Suitable 
for quick freezing. Oz., 10c; % Ib., 25c; 1 Ib., 70c, 
postpaid. Not prepaid, 10 Ibs., $5.50; 25 Ibs. 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. Suitable for quick 
freezing. Oz., 10c; % Ib., 25c; 1 lb., 70c, postpaid. 
Not prepaid, 10 Ibs., $5.50; 25 Ibs. or more, 50c per 
Ib. 














Virginia Savoy Blight Resistant 
: 45 days. Similar to Thick Leaf. 
Giant Nobel An erect, vigorous growing, 
long standing Spinach, slow to run to seed. 
Leaves large, unusually broad, firm and 
thick, with rounded top. Smooth, medium 
green in color and the largest of any Spin- 
ach. Suitable for quick freezing. Oz., 10c; 4 
lb., 25c; 1 lb., 70c, postpaid. Not prepaid, 
10 Ibs., $5.50; 25 Ibs. or more, 50¢ per Ib. 
1: 45 days. This new variety may well 
Viking be described as a dark green Nobel. 
Excellent for market gardens and canning. 
Plant large, spreading, vigorous, thick and 
dark green. Suitable for quick freezing. Oz., 
10c; % lb., 25c; 1 Ib., 70c, postpaid. Not pre- 
paid, 10 Ibs., $5.50; 5 Ibs. or more, 50c per Ib. 
48 days. This is a good strain of Viking. 
with 
large, medium green, slightly crumpled thick leaves 
on short stalks. Color is intermediate between Nobel 
and King of Denmark. Suitable for quick freezing. Oz., 
10c; 14 Ib., 25c; 1 Ib., 7c, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10 
Heavy Pack Plants are strong and vigorous 
Ibs., $5.50; 25 Ibs. or more, 50c per Ib. 


Write for Special Prices 
in Larger Quantities Long Standing 
Bloomsdale 


: 48 days. Imported seed to meet the 
* King of Denmark 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. Suitable for quick freezing. Oz., 10c; 14 
Ib., 25c; 1 Ib., 70c, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs., $5.50; 25 
Ibs. or more, 50c per Ib. 
ete a L9 : : : 40 days. Virgin- 
Virginia Savoy Blight-Resistant Spinach 7, “Seo? Fs 
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. Suitable for quick freezing. Oz., 10c; %4 
Ib., 25c; 1 Ib., 70c, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10 Ibs., $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., 10c; % Ib., 25¢; 1 lb., 75c, postpaid. 
Giant Nobel 

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