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43 MSC GIANT NOBEL 
Outstanding variety of the giant, thick, smooth-leaved group. Early in season, coming 
into edible stage between Bloomsdale Savoy and Long Standing. Slow to bolt. Round 
seed. All America Selections Silver Medal 1933. 
PLANTS—Large, spreading, hardy, rapid grower, an exceptionally heavy yielder. 
LEAVES—Very large; of broad arrow shape with rounded tip; moderately thick, 
curled in early stages, smooth to slightly crumpled at maturity, more crum- 
pled in cooler weather; rich bright green in color, crisp, tender, of excel- 
lent quality. 
46 HM KING OF DENMARK 
Noted for its long-standing ability and resistance to heat. Commonly holds its mar- 
ketable stage without bolting a week or more longer than most other varieties of spin- 
ach. Round seed. 
PLANTS—Large, open growth with long petioles; extremely hardy, vigorous grower. 
LEAVES—Medium large, tapered to narrow rounded point, thick, coarsely crumpled, 
firm, tender, dull dark green. 
65 H NEW ZEALAND 
Tetragonia expansa 
A distinct kind that is not a true spinach. It will thrive on poor soil or in hot weather 
conditions not suitable for ordinary spinach. Leaves or tips of branches must be plucked 
individually for cooking, thus permitting the plants to continue producing over a 
long period. Seed large, irregular, and difficult to germinate except under favorable 
soil conditions, 
PLANTS—Large, hardy, profusely branching and spreading, producing fine green 
shoots; should be planted in 3-foot rows. 
LEAVES—Small, broad, pointed, thick, fleshy, deep green, of fine spinach-like flavor 
when cooked. 
41 MSCF (Blight Resistant) OLD DOMINION 
An introduction by the Virginia Experiment Station, resistant to mosaic and somewhat 
longer standing than Virginia Savoy. Widely used to replace Bloomsdale where blight 
or mosaic is a factor. Round seed. 
PLANTS—Similar to Bloomsdale, except a little flatter, more spreading in growth, 
and slightly smoother in appearance. 
LEAVES—Similar to Bloomsdale, except somewhat more pointed, and slightly less 
savoyed. 
45 SCF VIKING 
Heavy Pack 
Northland 
Known for its large, leathery, dark green leaves and heavy production. Very similar 
to Giant Nobel but slightly darker. Round seed. All America Selections Silver Medal 
1935. 
PLANTS—Spreading, with short petioles; hardy, vigorous. 
LEA VES—Very large, broad with rounded tip, only slightly crumpled, crisp, tender, 
rich dark green, of excellent quality. 
