GRAND RAPIDS GROWERS, Inc., Grand Rapids, Michigan Oa] 
Spinach 
Improved 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 recommend- 
ed, especially for sandy soils. 
During warm weather, germination may be greatly aided 
by firming the seed bed, and sowing the seed shallow. Keep 
the soil moist until germination is completed. 
* LONG STANDING BLOOMSDALE. 42 days. It is 
early and hardy and a decided 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 al- 
so resist the heat much _ better. 
Suitable for quick freezing. Pkt., 
Pieoretocs 14 Ib., 25c;''1 tb., 
70c, postpaid. Not postpaid, 10 
Ibs., $5.50; 25 Ibs. or more, 50c 
per Ib. 
ROUND SUMMER THICK 
LEAVED. 45 days. An old stan- 
dard. Grand Rapids growers use 
this variety very largely for main 
crop for spring, summer and fail. 
Suitable for quick freezing. Pkt., 
ier orw toc; 724 Ib., 25c; 1 Ib.; 
70c, postpaid. Not postpaid, 10 
Ibs., $5.50; 25 Ibs. or more, 50c 
per Ib. 
GIANT NOBEL. 45 days. Similar to Thick Leaf. 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 Spinach. Suitable for quick freezing. Pkt. 10c; 
oz., 15c; 4% lb., 70c, postpaid. Not postpaid, 10 Ibs., $5.50; 
25 ibs. or more, 50c per Ib. 
Giant Nobel 
Virginia Savoy Spinach 
Long Standing 
Bloomsdale 
VIKING. 45 days. This new 
variety may well be described as a 
dark green Nobel. Excellent for 
market.gardens and canning. Plant 
large, spreading, vigorous, thick 
and dark green. Suitable for quick 
freevino we PKty LOC Oz loc, le 
Ib., 25c; 1 Ib., 70c, postpaid. Not 
postpaid, 10 Ibs., $5.50; 25 Ibs. or 
more, 50c per Ib. 
HEAVY PACK. 48 days. This 
is a good strain of Viking. Plants 
are strong and vigorous with 
large, medium green, slightly 
crumpled thick leaves on short 
stalks. Color is intermediate be- 
tween Nobel and King of Den- 
mark. Suitable for quick freezing. 
Made, Mee Gye, Uhre A Uy Sayer 
I lb., 70c, postpaid. Not postpaid, 
10 Ibs., $5.50; 25 Ibs. or more, 50c 
per Ib. 
¥*KING OF DENMARK, 48 days. Imported seed to meet 
the demands of the most critical trade. A standard variety 
for market gardeners, for spring planting. It will stand long- 
er than any other variety before going to seed. Leaves large, 
rounded, and somewhat blistered. Color very deep green. 
Heavy yielder and excellent quality. Suitable for quick 
freezing. Pkt210c;- 07, 15¢;°34 1b.5) 25cs<1<lb.; 70; postpaid. 
Not postpaid, 10 Ibs., $5.50; 25 Ibs. or more, 50c per Ib. 
VIRGINIA SAVOY BLIGHT-RESISTANT SPINACH. 
days. Virginia 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. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 15c; 
V4 \b., 25c; 1 Ib., 70c, postpaid. Not postpaid, 10 Ibs., $5.50; 
25 Ibs. or more, 50c per Ib. 
NEW ZEALAND. 60 days. Entirely distinct from the other 
varieties. Plant tall and spreading, leaves medium green, 
rather small and pointed. Prickly seeded. Pkt., 10c; 02., 15c; 
4 \b., 25c, 1 Ib., 75c, postpaid. 
Due to present rates of postage, and pending increases, 
please bear in mind that anything that is quoted ‘‘Not post- 
paid” means that the postage will be extra, and in the case 
of 106 Ibs. of Spinach, the mailing weight would be at least 
12 or 13 pounds on which the rates 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 3. 
% This variety recommended by Michigan State College 
