SPINAT (Ger.) 
Spinach 
SPUTACE (It.) 
One ounce will plant a row 100 feet long; 20 pounds to the acre when drilled. 
int r tl, L'' import * nt Jo Spinach, both for Its growth and in mak- 
ng the leaves more tender and succulent. Sow the seed In earlv 
eas! n fhi n ««T 8 12 1 1 nche8 . aPart: cover “ an Inch deep. Miny broad¬ 
cast the seed, covering with a harrow or rake. Make a sowing every 
t tm eekS f ° r continuous crops. Do not sow seed in dry weather; 
for fall^n^ear? 16 UP ‘- U mUSt have a moist soil - Sow in September 
ior rail and early spring crops. 
For Spinach Seed treatment use Bed Oxide of Copper, see page 63. 
SPECIAL summer savoy. A strain of Long Standing Bloomsdale 
selected to make its best growth during June, July, and 
^ y August. Plants erect, dark green, well-crumpled, slightly smaller 
and slower growing than Long Standing Bloomsdale. Fkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 
4 id., 15c; ID., 40c. ’ ’ 
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JULIANA. A midseason variety. Leaves savoyed and crump- 
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younger leaves coarsely crumpled and “savoyed” but more flattened 
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^reading cluster. Leaves large, thick, usually broad, arrow-shaped 
with rounded tip, very slightly crumpled at heart, finely “savoyed," 
Arm and thick in texture. Fkt., 5c; oz., 10c; y A lb., 15c; lb?, 40c. 
SAVOY. BLIGHT-RESISTANT. It Is resistant to blight 
(mosaic) ana should be used where blight is prevalent. Very early. 
Recommended in the North for fall planting. Fkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 
Y\ 1»., 15c; lb., 40c. 
OLD DOMINION. Long standing, blight resistant, it combines the 
d *f£» lar /®> crumpled leaves of the savoy with the long-standing 
ability of the King of Denmark. Excellent yielder, proves valuable 
f ° ™ a , 11 ,? I nd ,™ inter crops - Jt 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; V4 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; y* lb., 20c; lb., 60c. 
KUEBBISS (Ger.) Squash ZUCCA (It.) 
One ounce will plant 25 hills; 3 to 4 pounds to the acre. 
Summer Squash 
EABLT WHITE BUSH SCAIiIiOFEB (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; V4 lb., 35c; lb., $1.00. 
MAMMOTH YELLOW BUSH SCAIiEOP. (Golden Custard). A patty-pan 
type, flat, deep orange in color, 8 to 10 inches in diameter. Fkt., 5c; 
oz., 15c; 14 lb., 35c; lb., $1.00. 
EARLY GIANT CBOOKNECK. 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; y 4 lb., 35c; lb., $1.25. 
GIANT STRAIGHTNECK. 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; y A lb., 35o; lb., $1.25. 
Trial Showing Long-Standing Character of 
the Long-Standing Bloomsdale Spinach 
THE HOLMES SEED COMPANY, CANTON, OHIO 
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