Dreer's garden book 1930 (1930) Dreer's garden book 1930 dreersgardenbook1930henr Year: 1930 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 up to May 15th, 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. No Spinach, with the exception of New Zealand will 'stand' August heat without 'shooting' seed stalks. Water liberally with fine spray or sprinkler after sowing seed. One o
Dreer's garden book 1930 (1930) Dreer's garden book 1930 dreersgardenbook1930henr Year: 1930 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 up to May 15th, 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. No Spinach, with the exception of New Zealand will 'stand' August heat without 'shooting' seed stalks. Water liberally with fine spray or sprinkler after sowing seed. One ounce for 100 feet of drill. 851 Savoy, Dreer's Round-seeded. An early and hardy spinach, with large broad leaves, heavily crimped and curled, and of a rich, glossy, dark green. A very desirable sort for spring and fall sowing, always being reliable and sure to produce large healthy growth. We offer a special strain which is very fine. For a Summer Spinach to follow this we would advise sowing our Improved Long Standing. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 25 cts.; lb., 60 cts. 853 Thick-leaf, or Viroflay. A heavy cropping spring or fall variety bearing very large smooth leaves, measuring up to 10 inches in length and 8 inches wide. Plants measure 24 to 30 inches across and well repay liberal manuring. A favorite canning sort as its smooth leaves are easily washed free from sand and grit. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; J lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts. 854 Victoria. Plants are very compact with numerous leaves of fine texture, deepest green color, heavily crimped, thick, fleshy leaves on very short stems, good quality, and 'stands' for a long time before shooting to seed. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 25 cts.; lb., 60 cts. Dreer's Round-Seeded Savoy Spinach 849 Prickly-seeded. A vigorous and hardy variety, very productive, bearing wide leaves in abundance. Plants are long standing and are very slow to flower. Very popular in the Pacific Coast States and this sort deserves more
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