SPINAT (Ger.) Spinach SFINACE (It.) 
One ounce will plant a row 100 feet long; 20 pounds to the acre when drilled. 
CULTURE. See inside bach cover. 
Good rich soil is important to Spinach, both for its growth and in mak¬ 
ing the leaves more tender and succulent. Sow the seed in early 
spring in rows 12 inches apart; cover it an inch deep. Many broad¬ 
cast the seed, covering with a harrow or rake. Make a sowing every 
two weeks for continuous crops. Do not sow seed in dry weather; 
it will never come up. It must have a moist soil. Sow in September 
tor fall and early spring crops. 
For Spinach Seed treatment use Red Oxide of Copper, see page 64. 
LONG-STANDING BLOOMSDALE. (Original Stock). An early 
strain of outstanding merit. It is a favorite with truck growers It 
will stand in marketable condition 10 to 14 days longer before bolt¬ 
ing to seed. Fkt., 5c; oz., 10c; V4 l"b., 15c; lb., 40c. 
P ^, I h NC:ESS (Originator’s Stock). A midseason variety. 
Th iV s f dlstmctl y long standing sort. The rosette remains vigorous 
and hardy over long period. Is low growing, not so flat on the ground 
as Victoria; very compact at the center. Leaves savoyed and crump¬ 
led, very dark, glossy bluish-green, firm and very thick in texture. 
By buying the originator’s stock you are sure to get the true variety. 
Fkt., 5c; oz., 10c; lb., 15c; lb., 40c. 
DENMARK. (Original Stock). A medium early variety. 
Jrlant hardy, vigorous and rapid in growth. As plant matures it be¬ 
comes rather low, spreading and somewhat open in habit of growth. 
Leaves large; long pointed; younger leaves coarsely crumpled and 
savoyed” but more flattened as they enlarge, leaves firm and thick 
m texture and dark dull green in color. Fkt., 5c; oz., I0c; V4 lib., 15c; 
lDaj 40C. 
NOBEL GIANT-LEAVED. Early. This is a long standing variety. 
Plant very large, hardy, strong growing; compact, rather upright to 
spreading cluster. Leaves large, thick, usually broad, arrow-shaped 
with rounded tip, very slightly crumpled at heart, finely “savoyed,” 
firm and thick in texture. A very desirable early sort for home or 
market garden and canning. Leaves are tender and of high quality. 
Fkt., 5c; oz., 10c; V4 lb., 15c; lb., 40c. 
VIRGINIA SAVOY. BLIGHT-RESISTANT. It is resistant to blight 
(mosaic) and should be used where blight is prevalent. Very early. 
Recommended in the North for fall planting. Fkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 
V\ lb., 15c; lb., 40c. 
OLD DOMINION. Long standing, blight resistant, it combines the 
dark, large, crumpled leaves of the savory with the long-outstanding 
ability of the King of Denmark. Excellent yielder, proves valuable 
for early spring, fall and winter crops in Ohio. In tests during the 
winter of 1934 and 1935, Old Dominion promised to be especially 
valuable for this purpose. This variety was developed by the Virginia 
Agricultural Experiment Station and introduced in 1929. Blight 
frequently destroys the fall crop of other varieties. It moreover 
does not go to seed as quickly as Old Virginia Savoy. A valuable 
shipping kind, and stands up well when cut. Fkt., 5c; oz., 10c; *4 lb., 
15c; lb., 40c. 
NEW ZEALAND. A distinct Spinach differing from any of the true 
Spinach varieties. Thrives in hot weather and on any soil, rich or 
poor. The plant is of spreading habit, growing very large, with 
comparatively small, broad, pointed leaves. The tender shoots can 
be cut throughout the summer and are of good quality. Soak the 
seed before sowing. Fkt., 5c; oz., 10c; X A lb., 20c; lb., 60c. 
KUERBISS (Ger.) 
Squash 
ZUCCA (It.) 
One ounce will plant 25 hills; 3 to 4 pounds to the acre. 
CULTURE. See inside back cover. 
SUMMER SQUASH 
EARLY WHITE BUSH SCALLOPED (Patty Pan). Well-known, early, 
somewhat flattened, scalloped, medium sized Squash. The color is 
milk white; firm, smooth, richly flavored. A popular white summer 
Squash for garden use. Fkt., 5c; oz., 10c; l A lb., 35c; lb., $1.00. 
MAMMOTH YELLOW BUSH SCALLOP. (Golden Custard). A patty-pan 
type, flat deep orange in color, 8 to 10 inches in diameter. Fkt., 5c; 
oz., 15c; lb., 35c; lb., $1.00. 
GIANT SUMMER CROOKNECK. The largest and earliest yellow crook- 
neck. They have warted skin, rich orange-yellow, and average 18 to 20 
inches long; neck curved. Fkt., 5c; oz., 10c; V4 lb., 35c; lb., $1.25. 
GIANT STRAIGHT-NECK. This new Squash is the same as the 
Giant Summer Crookneck, except that the necks instead of being 
curved are straight, which makes the Squash easier to handle and 
pack in crates. We offer seed which will produce high percentage of 
straight-necked Squashes, and is a great improvement over much of 
the seed offered. Fkt., 5c; oz., 15c; *4 ll»-, 35c; lb., $1.25. 
THE HOLMES SEED COMPANY, CANTON, OHIO 
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Trial Showing Long-Standing Character of 
the Long-Standing Bloomsdale Spinach. 
Old Dominion Spinach. 
Giant 
Straight-Neck 
Squash. 
