LETTUCE, MELONS 



lo Holmes Seed Company, Harrisburg, Pa. 



GIVE THIS L.ETTTTCE 



A TRIAL .STJKE 



Holmes' improved Grand Rapids LettUCe 



A STRAIN OF OUR OWN SELECTION. FREE FROM ROGUES 



In this we have the ideal of perfection, being free from the rogues found in almost every 

 stpck grown. This variety does not form heads. The plants make large, compact bunches of 

 light, golden foliage, the leaves having finely curled or fringed edges. Its delicious quality and 

 handsome appearance make it most popular in many markets during the winter. It is useful 

 also for outdoor planting during the spring and fall. See illustration. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 

 cts., i lb. 40 cts., lb. $1.25, postpaid. 



Improved Hanson Lettuce 



Plant large, forming a large, flat head, resembling that of cabbage and so slow to form a 

 seed stalk that it often fails to seed at all. Outer leaves bright green, with prominent, light 

 colored veins ; inner leaves white and usually curved and twisted at the base ; very tender and 

 sweet. A standard summer heading lettuce. Pkt. Sc., oz. 15c., i lb. 40c., lb. $1.25. 



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GIANT YELLOW HEART LETTUCE 



HOLIVIES' 

 Collection of 



FOR PLANTING IN SUCCESSION 



The four varieties given below will produce supply of Lettuce 

 from early spring until late fall. 



Holmes' Boston Market, very early. ' 

 Holmes' Zero, second-early. 

 Holmes' Giant Crystal Head, for summer use. 

 Bi^ Boston, to follow for late. 

 One packet sent of the four varieties 20c., one ounce of four 

 varieties 60c. postpaid. 



Giant Yellow Heart 



Cabbage Lettuce 



Originated from the Giant Crystal Head Lettuce. This novelty is dis- 

 tinguished by the rich golden yellow color of the inside or heart, the outside 

 leaves being dark green. Heads measuring up to 15 inches across. Pkt. 

 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., i lb. 70 cts., lb. $2.50. 



BURRELL'S GEM the rocky ford melon 



WITH GOLDEN MEAT PROPERLY RIPENED. SPICY AND SWEET 

 ABSOLUTELY THE FINEST MELON EVER INTRODUCED 



We had Mr. Burrell, the introducer of the Burrell Gem Melon, send us a crate of this new Melon. 

 These photographs made of these Melons two days after their arrival proves the assertion of 

 Mr. Burrell that they are one of the best keepers in existence. The illustration also portrays the veiy 

 small seed cavity and the immense amount of meat contained in this Melon. - ; 



Out of the twelve Melons sent us not one weighed less than two pounds, some weighing two and a 

 quarter pounds, and the twelve Melons filled a half-bushel basket as shown in the illustration, 



Mr. Burrell writes us that this new Cantaloupe with golden yellow flesh, wherever placed on the 



SHOWING MELONS READY FOR MARICET 



market, have sold for double the price of the Eocky 

 twice as far as the old Rocky Ford Melon and 



They are exceptionally fine in appearance, flavor 

 that last season from twelve acres he sold$6,000.00 



When the Burrell Gem can be had, the 

 Fred Harvey Eating Houses, dining cars, 

 hotels,' restaurants and grocers, use them 

 in. preference to all others. They are 

 abundant yielders, single hills often yield- 

 ing twenty to thirty Melons. The netting 

 is similar to the thoroughbred strain of 

 Rocky Ford, the color of the netting is a rich 

 golden, the flavor a blend between the 

 Rocky Ford Cantaloupe and Osage. 



Price of Seed direct from the originator: 

 Per pkt. lOc, three pkts. for 2Sc., per oz. 2Sc., % 

 lb. 8Sc., 3^ lb. $1.50, lb. $2.50, by mall, postpaid. 



Ford Cantaloupe. - This Melon will ship, 

 retain its delicious flavor longer, 

 and depth of meat. Mr. Burrell informs us 

 woL'th of Melons.- 



AS THEY APPEAR READY FOR THE TABLE 



SEE GENERAL LIST OF VEGETABLE SEEDS, PAGES 24 to 39 FOR OTHER VARIETIES. 



