Holmes Seed Company, Harrisburg, Pa. 
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ONION, PARSLEY. PARSNIP 
GENERAL 
LIST OF 
Vegetable Seeds 
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ONION. (1 oz. for 100 feet of drill ; 5 to 6 lbs. in drills for an acre.) 
We pride ourselves on selling the very best Onion Seed that can be 
produced, and are now supplying some of the largest Onion-growers 
of the country. By sowing our seed, large Onions may be produced 
direct from the seed. I 
Extra Early Flat Red. Remarkably early, of medium size, thriv-; 
ing in cool soils where others fail; a good keeper, shape uniform," 
round and flat, skin light red, flesh close grained, white and mild; 
an excellent variety for home gardens 
Wethersfield, Large Red. Universally popular, both for market and 
home use; sure and heavy cropper; long keeper; grows to an im- 
mense size; of flattened form; skin purplish-red; flesh white, slightly 
ringed with pink. (5 lbs. and over at $1.65 lb.) 
Australian Brown. Medium size, almost round, rich brownish- 
bronze skin, very solid, good quality, grand keeper 
Holmes' Improved Yellow Globe Danvers. A standard every- 
where; yields an immense crop of handsome, uniform, large, flat- 
tened, globe-shaped onions; early and a good keeper; thin, brownish- 
yellow skin; flesh fine grained. (5 lbs. and over at $1.65 lb. ) 
Round Yellow Danvers. Similar to above except being flatter. It 
matures very early, is a reliable and large cropper. (5 lbs. and over 
at $1.35 lb.) 
Prizetaker. One of the finest varieties for the American climate; 
grows to an immense size, 12 to 15 inches in circumference, often 
larger; of handsome globe shape* skin pale straw-color, flesh spark- 
ling white, of delicate and mild flavor; a phenomenal yielder, and a 
good keeper for fall and early winter use. (5 lbs. and over at $1.60 lb. ] 
White Portugal, or 44 Silver Skin." An excellent and popular 
Onion for the family garden; of medium size, flat, symmetrica], very 
early, good keeper, skin and flesh white, fine grained and unusually 
mild and delicate; also largely used for pickles when small. Eastern- 
grown seed (5 lbs. and over at $2.10 lb.) i 
Ohio Yellow Globe Danvers. True globe-shaped, rich in color, a 
very fine strain of the Danvers. (5 lbs. and over at $1.65 lb.) 
( Yellow Strasburg, or Dutch. Grown extensively for sets. Skin 
yellow; flesh pure white, mild-flavored. (5 lbs. and over at $1,35 lb.) 
SOUTHPORT GLOBE VARIETIES. 
, These are the handsomest and largest of the American onions, of al- 
most perfect globe shape, heavy, solid and fine-grained, big yielders 
and splendid keepers. Our seed is superior Connecticut-grown from 
perfect specimens._ 
Silvery-white skin; flesh firm, white and 
52.35 lb.) 
Thin, pale yellow skin; flesh white and 
52.35 lb.) 
Southport Red Globe. Skin deep purplish-red; flesh white and solid. 
(5 lbs. and over at $2.00 lb.) 
ITALIAN, BERMUDA AND PICKLING VARIETIES. 
Adriatic Barletta. Extremely early; small, pure white with silver 
skin, flesh mild but firm ; unexcelled for pickling 
Silver King. White-skinned, white-fleshed onions, of flattened shape, 
growing to an immense size 
Queen. A very early, small, flat, white and mild pickle Onion.. 
Southport White Globe. 
mild. (5 lbs. and over at ! 
Southport Yellow Globe. 
mild. (5 lbs. and over at ! 
ONION SETS. All onions attain full size and maturity the same season 
from spring-sown seed, yet many people desire to plant out sets for 
earliest onions for the table or to use green or for bunching'. 
(The price, per bushel is subject to change with the market; write for 
quotations.) 
Yellow Onion Sets. Grown from our select strain of Yellow Danvers. 
White Onion Sets. Grown from our select strain of White Portugal. 
PRICES 
Delivered free in the U. S. 
(unless otherwise noted) 
PARSLEY. ( I oz, for 150 feet of drill. ) 5 
Holmes' Ideal. In shape, color and taste this is the Ideal. (See 
special description.) 
Champion Moss Curled. Densely crimpled and curled, dark green 
leaves; beautiful for garnishing; a very select and productive stock. . 
Extra Curled Emerald. Distinct, handsome bright green, finely cut 
and very curled moss-like leaves. Plant of dwarf habit, productive 
and unsurpassed for either private use or marketing. 
Extra Double Curled. A popular fine, dwarf, beautifully curled sort. 
Plain. The leaves are not curled; plant very hardy. •„ 
Hamburg, or Turnip Rooted. The fleshy roots of this kind resemble 
small Parsnips and are esteemed for flavoring soups > stews, etc 
PARSNIP. (1 oz. for 200 feet of drill; 5 to 6 lbs. in drill for an acre.) 
Improved Hollow Crown. (See special description.) Handsome, 
medium long, thick, clean, smooth-skinned white roots of uniform 
shape and size; quality superior, tender, sweet and delicious. 
Pkt. 
Oz. 
Lb. 
5c 
15c 
50c 
$1 75 
5c 
15c 
50c 
1 75 
5c 
15c 
40c 
1 25 
5c 
20c 
50e 
1 75 
5c 
15c 
40c 
1 50 
• 5c 
20c 
50c 
1 75 
5c 
20c 
60c 
2 25 
5c 
20c 
50c 
1 75 
5c 
15c 
40c 
1 50 
5c 
20c 
75c 
2 50 
5c 
20c 
75c 
2 50 
5c 
20c 
65 c 
2 25 
5c 
20c 
50c 
1 75 
5c 
20c 
60c 
1 75 
5c 
20c 
60c 
1 75 
By mail 
By freight 
Postp'd 
or express 
Quart 
Peck 
Bush. 
30c 
$1 00 
$3 50 
35c 
1 25 
4 00 
Pkt. 
Oz. 
5^ lb. 
Lb. 
10c 
20c 
40c 
$1 25 
5c 
10c 
25c 
. 75 
5c 
10 
25c 
80 
5c 
10 
25c 
70 
5c 
10 
20c 
60 
5c 
10 c 
25c 
70 
5c 
10c 
20c 
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YELLOW GLOBE LA.NVERS ONION.: 
SILVER SKIN ONION 
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YELLOW STRASBURG ONION 
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