Holmes Seed Company, Harrisburg, Pa. 
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SEED OATS, FIELD SEEDS 
The most remarkable oats now 
under cultivation. Our customers 
say they will sow no others. This 
grand oat outyields all others. The 
very best for all-round purposes. The earliest variety grown, longest 
straw, usually averaging four to five feet. Greatest yielding variety in 
existence and rust proof. Succeeds well on all soils. Straw is of golden 
yellow color, while the grains are white with a slight golden cast. 
Withstands stormy weather without lodging or the falling off of the grains. 
A measured bushel weighs from 36 to 42 pounds. Would highly recom- 
mend this Oat to all our customers. Change your seed this season. 
Lb. 25 cts., 3 8bs. 65 cts., postpaid by freight or express, pk. 40 cts., bus. of 32 lbs. 
$8.35, 2 bus. or more at $1.20 per bus. Special price on large quantities. 
olmes' GOLDILN PROLIFIC 
During the past few years this remarkable variety has outyielded all others. It produces a remarkably 
heavy growth of straw. The straw is tall and stiff, slightly golden in color, while the oat is large, plump and 
white with a golden cast. The stalks do not lodge nor the grain fall off in stormy weather. Lb. 25 cts., 3 
lbs. 65 cts., postpaid ; by freight or express, pk. 40 cts., bu. of 32 lbs. $1.15, 2 bus. or more 
at $1.00 per bus. of 32 lbs. 
SILVER 
These peerless white Oats are extremely popular. Heavy straw, medium height and an extraordinarily large 
( number of oats in a single head. Stands straight even in wet and windy seasons. As a yielder they have no superior. 
Lb. 25 cts., 3 lbs. 65 cts., postpaid ; by freight or express, pk. 40 cts., bus. of 32 lbs, $8.15, 2 bus. or 
more $1.00, per bus. of 32 lbs. Special prices on larger quantities. 
THE GREAT SOIL RENOVATER 
BLACK. Quicker to mature than other varieties and better adapted for late planting, or for growing north of 
Virginia. Price fluctuates; present prices, $2.50 per bus.; in 5-bus. lots and over, $ 
in small quantities, pkt SO cts., qt. 25 cts., pk. 75 cts. 
EXTRA-EARLY BLACK-EYED. Matures its crop two or three weeks ahead 
of the ordinary Large or Black-eyed Pea. Pkt. 10 cts., postpaid ; by freight or express, qt. 25 cts., pk. 75 
cts., bus.' $2.75. 
WHIPPOORWSLL. A favorite early bunch growing variety; has brown-speckled seeds. $2.50 per bus.; 
in 5-bus. lots and over, $2.25 per bus.; in small quantities, pkt. 10 cts., postpaid; by freight or ex- 
press, qt. 50 cts., pk. 65 
Prices fluctuate, ar 
2 bu. per acre. 
IMPROVED WHITE 
TARTAR OATS 
IK would be well to write for prices as season advances. Sow 1J to 
CANADA FTLLD PEAS 
A small-seeded very hardy Pea which is valuable to sow 
early in the spring, in connection with stiff-strawed oats, 
to produce green forage and for making ensilage. Pk. 
60 cts., bus. $1.75, by freight or express. 
Makes largest heads of any Sunflower. Pkt. 5 cts., 
qt. 30 cts., postpaid; by freight or express, pk. 
75 cts., bus. $2.25, bag of two bus. $4. 
SPECIAL PRICES. Write for quotations on large 
quantities of Grass and Clover Seeds. See premiums 
page I. 
TIMOTHY 
Strictly pure, recleaned seed free from obnoxious weeds 
and dead seeds. Our brand is fresh and of high germina- 
tion. ^^"Write for prices. 
MANGEXS and SUGAR BEXTS 
For Stock-feeding. See description and'prices, page 52. 
BARIXY 
COMMON. Write for price stating quantity wanted. 
BEARDLESS. Pk. 40 cts., bus. $1.35, by express 
or freight. 
TIMOTHY 
See PAGE ONE before ordering for special discounts, premiums, etc. 
