Bloomsdale, Savoy Leaved Long Standing
An early variety and one of the best to plant in autumn for early spring use. Plant hardy, of upright growth, with medium large, deep green leaves which are curled like those of the Savoy Cabbage. This is a high quality sort that is grown very extensively for market and canning. Oz., 10c; ¼ lb., 20c; lb., 45c, prepaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs., $2.25; 25 lbs., $4.90.
Giant Nobel
A recent introduction of high merit. Very valuable for market and for canning. Plants large, hardy, strong growing. Leaves extra large, the largest of all spinach varieties; quite broad, arrow-shaped with rounded tip, of bright green color; they are tender and succulent, of very high quality. This is the best of the Giant Smooth Leaved sorts and is a heavy yielder. Oz., 10c; ¼ lb., 20c; lb., 50c, prepaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs., $2.50; 25 lbs., $5.75.
King of Denmark
The large leaves are very thick, rounded, dark green and curled or blistered. Plants grow rapidly and are ready to use as soon as the earliest kinds, yet remain in good condition two weeks longer. They are hardy and vigorous, forming quite large tuffs, compact and low. By growing this variety the market gardeners will have a longer marketing season. King of Denmark is a fine long standing and heat resistant spinach for the home and market garden. It is well adapted for canning as the leaves are tender, succulent and of excellent quality. Oz., 10c; ¼ lb., 20c; lb., 50c, prepaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs., $2.50; 25 lbs., $5.75.
New Zealand
The everbearing variety. The most remarkable spinach ever introduced. This variety planted under the same conditions and right next to other varieties will withstand the summer heat and keep on bearing luscious green shoots and leaves for weeks after the others have gone to seed. It will make fine spinach greens possible in your garden all summer and fall. Plant in spring, when ground is warm, in hills 18 inches apart each way, 4 to 6 seeds to the hill, thin out later. Soak seed in lukewarm water for 12 hours before planting. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ¼ lb., 25c; lb., 80c; prepaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs., $6.00.
Triumph or Fillbasket
An improved large, thick leaved, very long-standing variety. Plants form a flat rosette; leaves compact, short and broad, pointed and much wrinkled. Very fine quality when cooked. Good variety for home garden and market. Oz., 10c; ¼ lb., 20c; lb., 45c; prepaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs., $2.25; 25 lbs., $4.90.
Victoria
Drought resistant. Noted for its dark green leaves and ability to withstand hot weather. Makes a dense, flat rosette. Leaves large, thick, much wrinkled, very dark green. Fine market sort for mid-summer use. Oz., 5c; ¼ lb., 15c; lb., 40c, prepaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs., $2.25; 25 lbs., $4.75.
Virginia Blight Resistant
Of the Bloomsdale type but earlier. This is a very early sort of high quality and is blight resistant. A strong, vigorous grower, seeding rather early, therefore recommended for early planting. Oz., 10c; ¼ lb., 20c; lb., 45c, prepaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs., $2.25; 25 lbs., $4.90.