

GRAND RAPIDS GROWERS, Inc., Grand Rapids, Michigan 29 
Improved 
Spin ach Varieties 
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 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 214° hardy and a dec 
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., 10¢; oz., 15c; 1% Ib., 25c; 
1 lb., 70c, postpaid. Not postpaid, 10 Ibs., $5.50; 25 
Ibs. or more, 50c per lb. 
. 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. 1% oz., 10c; oz., 15c; %4 Ilb., 25c; 1 Ib., 
70c, postpaid. Net postpaid, 10 lbs., $5.50; 25 lbs. 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; 
oz., 15c; %4 lb., 25c; 1 Ib., 70c, postpaid. Not 
postpaid, 10 lbs., $5.50; 25 Ibs. or more, 50¢, 
per lb. 
Viki 45 days. This new variety may well be 
ing described as a dark green Nobel. Excel- 
lent for market gardens and canning. Plant large, 
spreading, vigorous, thick and dark green. Suitable for cuick 
freezing. Y% oz., 10c; 0z., 15c; 14 Ib., 25c; 1 Ib., 1 0c, postpaid. 
Not postpaid, 10 Ibs., $5.50; 25 Ibs. or more, 50c per Ib. 
48 days, This is a good strain of Viking. Plants 
Heavy Pack are Bone and vigorous with large, medium 
ereen, slightly crumpled thick leaves on short stalks. Color is 
“intermediate between Nobel and King of Denmark. Suitable 
for quick freezing. % oz., 10c; 0oz., lic; %4 Ib., 25c; 1 Ib., 
70c, postpaid. Not postpaid, 10 Ibs., $5.50; 25 Ibs. or more, 50c 
per lb. 
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., 10¢; 
oz., 15c; % lb., 25c; 1 lb., 70c, postpaid. Not postpaid, 10 
Ibs., $5.50; 25 lbs. or more, 50c per Ib. 
40 days. Virgin- 
Virginia Savoy Blight-Resistant Spinach 52 °“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. Suitable for quick freezing. % oz., 10c; 
o0z., 15c; % lb., 25c; 1 lb., 70c, postpaid. Not postpaid, 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. 
1% oz., 10c; oz., 15c; 4 lb., 25a; 1 lb., 75c, postpaid. 
Giant Nobel 

Due to present rates of postage, and pending increases please bear in mind that anything that is quoted “‘Not Postpaid’’ 
means that the postage will be extra, and in the case of 10 lbs. of Spinach, the mailing weight would be at least 12 or 13 
pounds on which the rates in force at time of ordering would prevail, but in any case, any money that is sent us additional 
would be refunded immediately when the order is filled, so be sure to include enough for postage. Present Parcel Post rates 
are given on page 5. 


