Dreer's garden book 1920 (1920) Dreer's garden book 1920 dreersgardenbook1920henr_0 Year: 1920 'HlNRrADRKR-PHIIADELPH|A-J>A-^ReLIABLEVECETABLESEEDS- RfH 41 Espinard, Fr. SPINACH Espinaca, Sp. p^gBPS {sRounskSje ^avoySpinach Culture.—For spring and summer use sow in drills 1 foot apart and 1 inch deep, as early as the ground can be worked, and every two weeks for a succession. For winter and early spring use, sow in September in well-manured ground; cover with straw on the approach of severe cold weather. The ground cannot be too rich. The stronger the ground the more delicate and succu- le
Dreer's garden book 1920 (1920) Dreer's garden book 1920 dreersgardenbook1920henr_0 Year: 1920 'HlNRrADRKR-PHIIADELPH|A-J>A-^ReLIABLEVECETABLESEEDS- RfH 41 Espinard, Fr. SPINACH Espinaca, Sp. p^gBPS {sRounskSje ^avoySpinach Culture.—For spring and summer use sow in drills 1 foot apart and 1 inch deep, as early as the ground can be worked, and every two weeks for a succession. For winter and early spring use, sow in September in well-manured ground; cover with straw on the approach of severe cold weather. The ground cannot be too rich. The stronger the ground the more delicate and succu- lent will be the leaves. The New Zealand Spinach, which requires more room, as it makes a large and spreading plant, may be started from seed early in the spring to give greens during the heat of summer. Light applications of nitrate of soda have often a magic effect on Spinach. One ounce for 100 feet of drill; 10 to 12 lbs. in drills for an acre. Dreer's Round-seeded Savoy. (See cut.) This is the hardiest large Savoy-leaved; curled and crimped, with thick, fleshy leaves; excellent for family use, and best of all for fall sowing. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; \ lb., 30 cts.; lb., $ Long; Season. Leaves dark green, crumpled and of good quality. It may be sown each month during summer. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; £ lb., 40 cts.; lb., $ Victoria. Thick leaves and fine texture, heavily crimped and dark green. Good for spring sowing. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; J lb., 40 cts.; lb., $ Longstanding Round=seeded. A large, crimpled, thick, fleshy Savoy-leaved variety. Slow to run to seed. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; J lb., 30 cts.; lb., $ Prickly 'Seeded. Very hardy; bears medium sized leaves. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; \ lb., 30 cts.; lb., $ New Zealand. This endures heat and is best for summer. _Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; \ lb., 75 cts.; lb., $ Swiss Chard, or Spinach Beet. See page 17. Gourge, Fr. SQUASH Calabaza, Sp. Culture.—Plant in well-manured h
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