Salsify - Oyster Plant 
HAFERWURZEL (Ger.) SASSEFRICA (It.) 
One ounce will sow 75 feet of row; 8 pounds per acre. 
Successful parsnip culture will prove satisfactory for Salsify. A deep, 
rich, friable soil is to be preferred. The roots are used any time in the 
fall or winter. 
MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND. Large, thick, smooth, white roots. 
Excellent quality. Fkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 14 lb., 60c; lb., $1.85. 
SFINAT (Ger.) 
Spinach 
SPINACE (It.) 
One ounce will plant a row 100 feet long; 20 pounds to the acre when drilled. 
This now famous vegetable may be sown as soon in the spring as the 
ground is workable. Small weekly seedings at successive weekly periods 
will give you a supply over a longer period. However, summer crops 
from June until mid-August in this latitude are not fully satisfactory. 
Additional seedings may be made after the latter date. 3 to 5 inches is 
allowed between plants. In our vicinity, Spinach to winter over is seeded 
about September 1. For Spinach Seed treatment use Cuprocide. See 
page 62. 
Special Summer Savoy. A strain of Long Standing Bloomsdale, espe¬ 
cially selected to make its best growth during June, July and early 
August. Plants erect, dark green, well-crumpled, slightly smaller 
and slower growing than Long Standing Bloomsdale. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lh., 15c; lb., 40c. 
LONG-STANDING BLOOMSDALE. (Original Stock). Best for spring- 
sowing. It is a favorite with truck growers. It will stand in market¬ 
able condition 10 to 14 days longer before bolting to seed. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; *4 lb., 15c; lb., 40c. 
PRINCESS JULIANA. A midseason variety. Leaves savoyed and crump¬ 
led, very dark, glossy bluish green, firm and very thick in texture. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; *4 lb., 15c; lb., 40c. 
KING OF DENMARK. (Original Stock). A medium early variety. Plant 
hardy, vigorous and rapid in growth. Leaves large; long pointed; 
younger leaves coarsely crumpled and “savoyed” but more flattened 
as they enlarge, leaves firm and thick in texture and dark, dull green 
in color. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; *4 lb., 15c; lb., 40c. 
Nobel Giant-Leaved. Early. This is a long standing variety. Plant 
very large, hardy, strong growing; compact, rather upright to spread¬ 
ing cluster. Leaves large, thick, usually broad, arrow-shaped with 
rounded tip, very slightly crumpled at heart, finely “savoyed,” firm 
and thick in texture. Pkt., 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. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ^4 lb., 15c; lb., 40c. 
Old Dominion. Long standing, blight resistant, it combines the dark, 
large, crumpled leaves of the Savoy with the long-standing ability of 
the King of Denmark. Excellent yielder, proves valuable for fall and 
winter crops. It, moreover, does not go to seed as quickly as Old 
Virginia Savoy. A valuable shipping kind, and stands up well when 
cut. Pkt., 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. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; ^4 lb., 20c; lb., 50c. 
KUERBISS (Ger.) 
Squash 
ZUCCA (It.) 
One ounce will plant 25 hills; 3 to 4 pounds to the acre. 
Culture of this crop is much the same as that of pumpkin. Seed is 
sown in May. Give more space to your vining types. 
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. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; ^4 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. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; ^4 lb., 40c; lb., $1.25. 
EARLY GIANT CROOKNECK. The largest and earliest yellow crook- 
neck. They have warted skin, rich orange-yellow, and average 18 to 20 
inches long; neck curved. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; }4 lb., 35c; lb., $1.00. 
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 a high percentage of straight¬ 
necked Squashes, and is a great improvement over much of the seed 
offered. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; V4 lb., 40c; lb., $1.25. 
THE HOLMES SEED COMPANY, YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO 
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Trial Showing Long-Standing Character of 
the Long-Standing Bloomsdale Spinach 
Old Dominion Spinach 
Giant 
Straightneck 
Squash 
