XUEBE (Ger.) 
Lettuce 
BARBABIETOLA (It) 
One ounce will sow 250 feet of rov3 lbs. per acre. 
Lettuce may be grown in every garden. Sow seed as soon as ground can 
be worked, and thin out as desired. If for heading, leave plants 8 to 
10 inches apart. If for cutting, they may be left much closer. Succes¬ 
sive sowings may be made until about August 5. 
BIG BOSTON. (Proven Stock). Without a doubt one of the finest and 
largest Head Lettuces. Forms large, compact heads and is one of the 
most popular varieties. Big Boston heads well in cold weather and is 
not injured by slight freezing. The heads are solid and uniform; stand 
a long time without bolting. Many of the largest growers are using 
Holmes’ Proven Stock of Big Boston and find it equal, if not superior, 
to any other stock obtainable at any price. Pkt. 5c; oz., 15c; *4 lb. 35c; 
lb., $1.25. 
WHITE BOSTON. (Holmes’ Special Strain). Our strain of White Bos¬ 
ton is absolutely true to type. It resembles the Big Boston, but forms 
earlier, with firm heads a trifle smaller, of light green color and free 
from the reddish brown tinge on the leaf margins. An excellent sort 
for home and market gardens. This is also a very valuable variety for 
growing on muck. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; V4 lb., 45c; lb., $1.50. 
CRISP-AS-ICE. A fine, early, solid Head Lettuce, very compact, crisp, 
tender and of excellent quality. The edges of the leaves are tipped 
with brown. One of the best early varieties for the home garden. Pkt., 
10c; oz., 20c; y A lb., 65c; lb., $2.00. 
NEW YORK SPECIAL. Is a selection from New York which is the 
best known Lettuce in the entire country. It sold at a premium over 
other strains. We strongly advise all growers to give it a thorough 
trial this season. See page 4. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; J4 lb., 75c; lb., $2.50. 
HOLMES’ CRYSTAL HEAD. Our strain of this excellent Lettuce is un¬ 
surpassed for quality; produces big, compact butter heads, yellow as 
gold inside, delicious, sweet, tender and crisp. Holmes’ Crystal Head 
stands hot weather remarkably well. Try this wonderful Lettuce. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; y A lb., 75c; lb., $2.50. 
GRAND RAPIDS. One of the very best of the loose-leaved varieties. 
In color, a clear pale green, suggesting coolness and crispness, and 
as pleasing to the palate as to the eye. The leaves are crumpled and 
curled, very tender and brittle. As the leaves grow upright, it can be 
planted fairly close and will not rot because it does not come in con¬ 
tact with the ground. An excellent forcing sort. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; « 
lb., 45c; lb., $1.50. 
WASHINGTON OR ARLINGTON. Curled. For forcing in the green¬ 
house, a non-heading or curly-leaf sort. It produces more weight for 
a given space than Grand Rapids. Our stock is grown especially for 
greenhouse growing. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; y A lb., 45c; lb., $1.50. 
OHIO GRAND RAPIDS. The same as Grand Rapids except that the fo¬ 
liage is darker green and stands more abuse in handling. Many green¬ 
house growers prefer it to the Grand Rapids for a winter crop. Pkt., 
10c; oz., 15c; y A lb., 45c; lb., $1.50. 
EARLY CURLED SIMPSON. Loose, curly leaves; firm and crisp. Very 
popular. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; y A lb., 35c; lb., $1.25. 
GIANT WHITE COS, or ROMAINE. Also called Celery Lettuce. It dif¬ 
fers from other Lettuces in the shape of the leaves, which are long, 
spoon-shaped, upright. If the tall, narrow leaves are drawn together 
and tied, they blanch the inner leaves. Try it. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; *4 
lb., 4>5c; lb., $1.50. 
CHICKEN LETTUCE. Here is a genuine Lettuce which will yield as 
much or more chicken or rabbit feed as any “greens” plant. When 
once cut it starts to grow again. The leaves can be pulled off each 
stem like kale. Chicken Lettuce does not head, but sends up stalks 3 
to 4 feet high, just loaded with leaves. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; y A lb., 35c; 
lb., $1.25. 
NEW YORK or MT. ICEBERG. It is large, forming compact white heads 
The leaves are deep green, crinkled and very large. The heads are 
round or oblong, very large, compact, and almost perfectly white in¬ 
side. It is rather coarse in texture but very crisp and when well grown 
is a wonderful lettuce. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; y A lb., 65c; lb., $2.00. 
MAY KING (Wayahead). This is practically the earliest head Lettuce. 
It is a very quick grower; heads are medium-sized and light green. 
The inside is a rich buttery yellow. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; y A lb., 35c; lb., 
$1.25. 
BLACK-SEEDED SIMPSON. Produces a mass of light green, curly 
leaves, each individual plant attaining a large size. Very fine. One of 
the most desirable varieties for the home garden as well as for mar¬ 
ket. Grows very quickly. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 14 lb., 35c; lb., $1.25. 
PRIZE-HEAD. A loose-leaved Lettuce. Produces a large bunch of crisp, 
frilled leaves, heavily tinged with brown. Grows rapidly and is early. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; % lb., 35c; lb., $1.25. 
HANSON. Compact heads with curled leaves which are crisp and sweet. 
Very tender. Popular with home and market gardeners. Pkt., 5c; oz., 
15o; y A lb., 35c; lb., $1.25. 
White Boston Lettuce. 
Black Seeded Simpson Lettuce. 
Grand Rapids Lettuce. 
THE HOLMES SEED COMPANY, CANTON, OHIO 
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