MARK MEANS COMPANY, 1934 ANNUAL SEED CATALOG. LEWISTON, IDAHO 
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Spinach 
One ounce will sow about 80 feet of row, 10 pounds to the acre. Spinach 
thrives in any ordinary soil and is a very easy crop to raise. For early 
spring use, seed should be planted in the fall. 
Thick-Leaved ImDTOVed A superior variety. It is especially 
, ll |- * ttVCU lllipiuvcu good for early spring and successive 
planting for summer use, but is allso an excellent variety for fall planting 
for winter and early spring use. A long standing vareity, slow in going to 
seed. Price: Pkg. 5c; oz. 10c; Vi lb. 20c; Vi lb. 30c; lb. 50c. 
T^lfiniYIQdolp ftoVYW ^ variety that has become a great favorite 
OlUUHI&Uaie OdYUj within late years. The numerous leaves are 
curled and wrinkled. A very productive variety, popular with market 
gardeners. Price: Pkg. 5c; oz. 10c; Vi lb. 20c; Vi lb. 30c; lb. 50c. 
Mammoth VmtoTia Produces large, dark green leaves, some- 
7/ 1 / In what crum Pled. Price: Pkg. 5c; oz. 10c; 
Vi lb. 20c; y 2 lb. 30c; lb. 50c. 
Lnno- ftta tldin O* ^ as l ar f? e > thick, round leaves. Very hardy. 
EUUg OtcIllUIIlg Adapted for either fall or spring planting. Slow 
to go to seed. Price: Pkg. 5c; oz. 10c; y 4 lb. 20c; y 2 lb. 30c; lb. 50c. 
Pl»ipLl-y TjPaf The hardiest variety of all. The best variety for 
a a xvxvxj AJ^ax f a u sowing where winters are severe. Leaves long 
and pointed. Price: Pkg. 5c; oz. 10c; Vi lb. 20c; Vi lb. 30c; lb. 50c. 
SALSIFY, or Vegetable Oyster 
One ounce will sow about 50 feet of row. Sow about 1 inch deep. 
Salsify is one of the most delicious and nutritious of vegetables. Soups 
and salads made from it have a delicious 1 oyster flavor. Is nice fried 
in butter or boiled and made into fritters. 
Mammoth Sandwich Island 
oz. 15c; i/ 4 lb. 50c; y 2 lb. 90c; lb. $1.50. 
The largest variety and the 
most popular. Price: Pkg. 5c; 
Thick-Leaved Improved 
Hubbard Squash 
Squash 
Acorn or Table Queen Sometimes called the Des 
58 Days Moines or Individual. This is 
a small, acorn-shaped squash, with dark green skin. Flesh golden 
yellow. Are served individually by cutting open lengthwise from 
stem to blossom end, cleaning out seed and placing a large lump 
of butter in one half, place the two halves together again, bake, 
serve in the) shell. Price: Pkg. 5c; oz. 15c; Vi lb. 35c; y 2 lb. 60c; 
lb. $1.10. 
Sibley or Pike’s Peak Smo,>th and * 
green color; the flesh is thick, 
85 Days solid, deep orange color. Very 
dry, fine grained and a fine flavor. A good keeper. Price: Pkg. 5c; 
oz. 15c; y 4 lb. 35c; y 2 lb. 60c; lb. $1.10. 
CULTURE. The squash is one of our most 
valuable and nutritious of vegetables. Both the 
summer and winter varieties should be planted 
to secure a continuous supply throughout the 
summer and winter. One ounce will plant 25 
hills; 4 pounds to the acre. 
Improved Hubbard A t ; a ^ m J f ra ;he 
105 Days olT well- 
known standard variety. The flesh is a rich 
golden yellow cdlor, very fine grained, solid and 
sweet. The shell is very hard. An excellent 
keeper. Price: Pkg. 5c; oz. 15c; y 4 lb. 35c; y 2 
lb. 60c; lb. $1.10. 
Golden Hubbard T, he * ame shape ab ; 
_ the Improved, but 
100 Days the color of the 
shell is a deep orange-yellow. Flesh deep golden 
yellow. Fine grained; cooks very dry, and of 
excellent flavor. Price: Pkg. 5c; oz. 15c; Vi 
lb. 35c; y 2 lb. 60c; lb. $1.10. 
Delirious An excellent variety for the 
_ _ home; resembles the! Hubbard, 
1UZ Days but surpasses it in the opinion 
of some, as the shell is not so hard and is 
smaller. Flesh is thick and of finest quality. 
Price: Pkg. 5c; oz. 15c; Vi lb. 35c; Vi lb. 60c; 
lb. $1.10. 
Banana A great favorite wherever 
... n grown and growing in popular¬ 
ity Days j ty every year. Grows from 1 
to 2 feet long. Color bright yellow to olive 
green. Flesh orange colored, firm and solid. 
Recognized as the sweetest squash grown. Price: 
$i k fo 5c: ° z ' 15c; 1/4 lb ‘ 35c; 1/2 lb ‘ 60c; lb ' 
Boston Marrow The favorite fall and winter squash of 
99 Days the Eastern States. Of large size. Color 
a deep orange. Excellent flavor and a good keeper. Price: Pkg. 5c; 
oz. 15c; Vi lb. 35c; y 2 lb. 66c; lb. $1.10. 
Summer Crookneck 
50 Days 
Very early, prolific, solid curved neck, 
skin yelow, thin. Flesh tender and 
good quality. Price: Pkg. 5 c; oz. 
15c; y 4 lb. 35c; Vi lb. 60c; lb. $1.10. 
Mammoth Chile 
100 Days 
This is the great exhibition: squash and 
under special cultivation will attain a 
great weight and is very attractive in 
appearance. The skin is a rich orange-yellow, the flesh yellow and 
very thick. Always fine grained and sweet. A good winter keeper 
of highest value as a stock feed. 
Prices: Pkg. 5c; oz. 15c; y 4 lb. 35c; 
y 2 lb. 60c; lb. $1.10. 
Acorn or Table Queen 
Early White Bush Scallop f" extra ea /i y / ariety 
„ „ r that is ready for use 
53 Days 
before any of the other 
varieties. Easy to grow and should be in all gardens, large or Bmall. 
Vines will continue to bear if fruit is kept picked off. Price: Pkg. 
5c; oz. 15c; Vi lb. 35c; Vi lb* 60c; lb. $1.10. 
ALL SEED ON THIS PAGE POSTPAID 
Spinach and other Greens are essential in your diet 
