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Bloomsdale Savoy Spinach 
MICHELL’S SELECT: 
SPINACH SEED 
EPiInArRD (Fr.) SPINAT (Ger.) . 
Sprnaccio (Ital.) 
One ounce will sow about 75 feet of drill; 
10 to 12 pounds, an acre 
Sow for spring use, in drills 1 foot apart 
(covering the seed to about ¥ inch), as early 
as the ground can be worked, and continue 
to sow every two weeks till May 15. Spinach 
seed seldom germinates during June, July, or 
August, so we do not recommend sowing again 
until September, which is the season to provide 
an early winter and spring crop. On the ap- 
proach of cold weather, cover with manure, 
long straw, or other litter. Spinach can also 
be grown successfully under hotbed sash. 




Bloomsdale Long-standing Savoy. 42 
days. Will stand considerable heat be- 
fore bolting to seed, therefore valuable 
for spring sowing. Leaves are thick, 
crimped, and fleshy. Pkt. 10c.; oz. 
25c.; Yb. 75c.; Vlb. “$1. 25; Ib. $1.95. 
King of Denmark. 45 days. A new variety 
that stands a long while without running 
to seed. The deep green leaves are large, 
rounded, and slightly blistered. Pkt. 10c.; 
oz. 25c.; Ylb. 75c.; Mlb. $1.25; Ib. $1.95. 
Juliana. 48 days. "Leaves broad, of dark 
green, glossy color. heavily blistered. Pkt. 
10c.; oz. 25c.; Wb. 75c.; Wb. $1.25; 
Ib. $1.95. 
Nobel Giant Thick Leaf. 43 days. A quick- 
growing variety, large and spreading, very 
productive, and slow to bolt to seed. The 
broad leaves are rich bright green medium 
thick, tender, slightly crumpled. Pkt. 10c.; 
oz. 25c.; Yb. 75c.; WYIb. $1.25; Ib. $1.95. 
New Zealand. 70 days. This variety en- 
dures heat and drought and is excellent for 
summer use. 
Pkt. 15c.; oz. 35c.; Y4Ib. 95c.; WIb. $1.75; 
Ib. $3.40 
\. Old Dominion Blight-Resistant. 40 days. 
Produces an abundance of large, dark 
green, heavily crumpled leaves. Will 
stand for an extremely long time before 
seeding. Recommended for late fall plant- 
ing for spring crop. Pkt. 10c.; oz. 25c.; 
Ulb. 75c.; Yb. $1.25; Ib. $1 95. 
\ Virginia Blight-resistant Savoy. 39 days. 
A variety of vigorous growth, which is 
immune from disease. Excellent for fall 
sowing. Pkt. 10c.; oz. 25c.; Yb. 75c.; 
LY6lb. $1.25: Ib. $1.95. 
ALL PRICES SUBJECT TO MARKET 
CHANGES 
Leaves small and thick. - 
-MICHELL'S TURNIP and RUTABAGA SEED 
Naver (Fr.) 
WE issE RuBE (Ger.) 
NavonneE (Ital.) 
One ounce of seed for 100 feet of drill; 2 pounds per acre, broadcast 
For early use sow the small sorts as soon 
as the ground can be worked in the spring in 
drills 14 tnches apart. As the seed is fine it 
should be covered but slightly, except in 
very dry weather. Do not sow too thickly, 
so the roots can develop. For fall and winter 
use-sow broadcast from the middle of July to 
the middle of August. 
Turnip 
Early Purple-Top Flat. 46 days. A popu- 
Jar early variety. Root clear white, purple 
top; good quality. Pkt. 10c.; oz. 20c.; 
lb. 60c.; MIb. 95c.; Ib. $1.75. 
Early White Flat Dutch (Strap-Leaf). 46 
days. An early variety, producing a me- 
dium-sized root of fine quality. Pkt. 10c.; 
oz. 20c.; Mlb. 60c.; YIb. 95c.; Ib. $1.75. 
Purple-Top White Globe. 57 days. Large 
root, skin purple at top, white at bottom. 
A good table and market variety. Pkt. 
10c.; oz. 20c.; Wb. 60c.; Wb. 95c.; 
Ib. $1.75. 
Shogoin. 30 days. A two-purpose variety 
with tops equal to the best spinach. The 
roots are pure white and of fine flavor. 
pA ; oz. 20c.; YIb. 60c.; W%Ib. 95c.; 
Snowball. 40 days. Pure white, globe- 
shaped. Very early. Pkt. 10c.; oz. 20c.; 
lb. 60c.; 4Ib. 95c.; Ib. $1.75. 
Southern Seven-Top. 80 days. Chiefly 
used for winter greens. Extensively sown 
in the South. Pkt. 10c.; 0z. 20c.; MY4Ib. 60c.; 
YéIb. 95c.; Ib. $1.75. 
Yellow Globe or Amber. 80 days. Shaped 
like the Purple-Top Globe, but colored like 
a yellow Rutabaga. Pkt. L0G oz. 20c: 
lb. 60c.; W%Ib. 95c.; Ib. $1.75. 
Rutabaga 
Rutabagas should be sown in drills about 
2% feet apart, and when 3 inches high thinned 
out to get the greatest root-development. 
They need to be cultivated liberally and hilled 
up when about 6 inches high. 
Customers frequently complain. that Ruta- 
bagas grow too long, rather than m a round 
form. In the locality: of Philadelphia and 
New York, the seed should be sown from 
July 15 to August 1. Seed sown earlier than 
this invariably produces long roots. 
American Purple-Top Yellow. 90 days. 
Special Strain. Roots are mostly round, 
with a small tap-root, yellow, with purple 
crown; flesh amber-colored, sweet and free 
from fiber; tops medium size. Pkt. 15c.; 
OZa Cs lb. 75c.; Ib. $1.40; Ib. $2.50. 
Bucks County Neckless. 85 days. Although 
somewhat like American Purple-Top, this 
variety is earlier, with medium top and 
very small neck. Flesh is golden yellow, 
very fine grained, tender and sweet. Pkt. 
ca oz. 25c.; lb. 75c.; Wb. $1.40; Ib. 
2 
Purple-Top Yellow. 90 days. Usual 
Strain. Top is purple, the bottom yellow. 
It brings a high price when sold m the 
market on account of its shape. Pkt. 10c.; 
oz. 20c.; Y%Ib. 60c.; Ib. 95c.; Ib. $1.75. 

SALSIFY . OYSTER PLANT 
SatsiFis (Fr.) HAFER WuRzEL (Ger.) 
SALsEFIA (Ital.) 
One ounce will sow about 50 feet of drill; 
10 pounds, an acre 
Sow in early spring, in drills 15 inches apart 
and 1 to 2 inches deep; when about 4 inches 
high, thin to 3 inches apart. Soil should be 
deep and mellow in order that the root may 
grow straight down. 
Mammoth Sandwich Island. Enormous; 
very tender and delicious. Pkt. 20c.; ; oz. 
45c.; oz. 80c. 
Dark Green Curled. 55 days. Pkt. 15c.; 
oz. 25c.; Ib. 75c. 
Fordhook Giant. 55 days. Pkt. 15c.; oz 
25c.; Yb. 75c. 
Giant Lucullus. 50 days. Pkt. 15c.; oz 
25c.; Wb. 75c. 
Rhubarb. 60 days. Pkt. 15c.; oz. 50c. 
For descriptions of above, see page 32. 
TAMPALA 
Tampala grows best during the long hot 
summer days but must be well watered dur- 
ing any prolonged dry spell. 
Sow the seed after the ground is thoroughly 
warm, in shallow drills not more than 14 inch 
deep, spacing the rows 2 feet apart. 
Entire plants cut when 5 to 6 inches high 
make very tasty greens when prepared like 
spinach. Or if plants are thinned out to stand 
2 feet apart and allowed to become well 
established, the tips 5 to 6 inches Jong may be 
cut and new side branches will develop and 
provide continuous cutting throughout the 
season. Stems the size of asparagus tips may 
be stripped of the Ieaves and prepared as you 
would asparagus. Pkt. 15c.; Woz. 45c.; 
Yoz. 75c.; oz. $2.00. 
Red Tampala. Similar to the green variety 
but having variegated green and red leaves 
but red verns. Pkt. 25c.; oz. 60c.; Yoz. 
oz. $1.00; oz. $3.00. 
SORREL 
Broad-leaved French. 60 days. Used as a 
salad; has an acid flavor. Sow seed in the 
spring in good light soil in shallow drills 
1 foot apart; thin out to 4 inches apart in 
the row. Pkt. 15c.; 44oz. 40c.; 0z. 75c.; 
lb. $2.50. 
TOBACCO 
Connecticut Seed-Leaf. Produces large 
leaves, desirable for making cigars. Pkt. 
20c.; Moz. 60c.; oz. $1.00. 
Havana. 120 ras Large thick leaf of fine 
texture. Much used for cigar wrapper. 
Pkt. 20c.; 440z. 60c.; oz. $1.00. 
White Burley. 120 days. Root-rot resist- 
ant. Grows large and strong. A favorite 
for plug fillers and wrappers. Pkt. 20c.; 
Y4oz. 60c.; oz. $1.00. 
Seeds of CulinaryandMedicinal Herbs 
There is an increasing interest in Herbs today, 
and Herb-gardens are becoming quite popular. 
The majority of them are very easy to grow and 
therefore should be grown more extensively than 
they are. 
Pkt. Woz. Yoz. Oz. Uilb. 
Anise.... $0 15 0 50 $0 90 
Basil, Sweet 15 $0 40 60 1 00 
Borage.......... 15 60 100 150 
Caraway. .”. 15 50 90 
Catnip 15 T5™41P259°2700 
Chives 15 5S OO mei75 
Coriander . 15 30 50 
Dill. 10 25 $0 75 
Fennel, Sweet. 15 Oma 25 
Fennel, Florence 15 SUR 25 
Lavender ae Poe 25 C5 1635 = 250 
Mfebabien th ears 25 85 1 50 
Saffron. 25 xis 25 2 00 
Sage..... PS BIL POSE SS WE 
Summer Savory. 15 50 90 
Sweet aA RASA 25 85 1 50 
Thyme.. ; ASI UOOs tee 5 
For Particulers on Herb Plants refer to page 81 

HENRY F. MICHELL CO., 
516 AND 518 MARKET ST., 
PHILADELPHIA 5, 
PA. 43 
