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Salsify - Oyster Plant 
A packet will sow 15 feet of row; 1 ounce 75 feet; 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. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 25c; %4 Ib., 75c; 1b., $2.50. 
Sorrel 
NARROW-LEAVED. Sow outdoors in spring and thin to 4 inches. Cut- 
ting may begin in about two months after planting. Being hardy, the 
plants will continue to produce leaves of fine quality for three or four 
years. Excellent in salads, soups or cooked like spinach. 
Pkt., 15c; 144 oz., 35c; Gz., 60c. 
Spinach 
A packet will sow 25 to 30 jt. of row; 1 oz. 100 ft.; 20 lbs. per 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 Cuprooide, See 
page 65. 
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., 10c; oz., 20c; 14 Ib., 40c; 1b., $1.00. 
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., 10c; oz., 20c; 144 lb., 40c; 1b., $1.00. : 
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., 10c; 0z., 20c; 14 lb., 40c; 1b., $1.00. 
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., 10c; oz., 20c; 14 Ib., 40c; 1b., $1.00. 
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. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 20c; 14 lb., 40c; 1b., $1.00. 
NEW ZEALAND. A distinct Spinach differing from any of the true 
Spinach varieties. Thrives in hot weather and on any soil. Plant of 
spreading habit, growing very large, with comparatively small, broad, 
pointed leaves. Cuts good quality throughout the summer. Soak the 
seed before sowing. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; 14 Ib., 80c; 1b., $2.00. 
Squash 
A packet of seed will plant 10 hills; 1 ounce 30 hills; 3 to 4 pounds per acre. 
Culture of this crop is much the same as that of pumpkin. 
Summer Squash 
Early Yellow Prolific Straightneck. (All-America Winner.) A bush 
type, probably the most prolific and altogether the most desirable of 
the yellow Summer Squashes. This variety frequently yields a dozen 
or more fruits per plant over the entire season. Fruits are straight, 
smooth and of an appetizing cream color when best for market. They 
are firm and useable when only a few inches long and are good until 
12 to 14 inches long. FPkt., 10c; 0z., 20c; 44 1b., 60c; 1b., $1.75. 
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., 10c; oz., 20c; 144 1b., 50c; 1b., $1.60. 
EARLY YELLOW BUSH SCALLOP. A patty-pan type, flat, deep orange 
in color, 6 inches across. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 20c; %4 lb., 50c; 1b., $1.60. 
Early Giant Crookneck. The largest and earliest yellow crookneck. 
They have warted skin, rich orange-yellow, and average 18 to 20 
inches long; neck curved. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 20c; %4 lb., 50c; Ihb., $1.60. 
Giant Straightneck. This Squash is the same as the Giant Summer 
Crookneck, except that the necks, instead of being curved, are straight. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 14 1b., 50c; 1b., $1.60. 
THE HOLMES SEED COMPANY, YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO 
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Trial Showing Long-Standing Character of 
the Long-Standing Bloomsdale Spinach 

Old Dominion Spinach 

Early Yellow Prolific Straightneck Squash 
