ocher ( 0 e r.) Okra or Gumbo o<»a («> 
One ounce will sow 100 feet of rotoi 8 pounds will sow an acre. 
Sow after soil is warm, in rows 3 feet apart, 18 inches apart in the row 
The pods are used for soups and stews. The pods should be gathered 
while still young and tender. 
DWARF LONG POD. Sets Its deep green, long, tender pods very 
early, close to the ground and very abundantly; continues to bear late 
in the season. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; V4 lb., 20c; lb., 60c. 
WHITE VELVET. Grows 3% feet high; is early and productive. Pods 
are creamy white, long, smooth, slender, and tender, pkt., 5c; oz.. 10c; 
1/4 lb., 20c; lb., 60c. ' ' ’ 
PETERSILIE (Ger.) Parsley PRESZEMOLO (It.) 
One ounce will sow 200 feet of row; 3 pounds will sow an acre. 
Parsley thrives in a deep, rich, mellow soil, very finely pulverized. As 
the seed germinates very slowly, sow as early as possible in the 
spring, in rows 12 inches apart. Cover with inch of fine soil, pressing 
it down firmly. When the plants are well up, thin to 1 to 2 inches 
apart in the row. 
DOUBLE CURLED. A compact-growing densely curled sort. Our stock 
is popular owing to the very dark green color, strong stems, extreme 
uniformity. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; V4 lb., 25c; lb., 85c. 
MOSS CURLED. (Extra Triple Curled). The plant is of a rich deep 
green, far richer than any of the other strains. In addition to which 
it has a most exquisitely and closely curled, compact habit which we 
believe to be unequalled by any other variety. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; Vi lb., 
30c; lb., $1.00. 
HAMBUBO or PARSNIP-ROOTED. This variety is grown for the roots 
which mature early, are short, thick and in appearance like a parsnip. 
Flesh is white. The roots are boiled and served like parsnips. They 
have a pleasant flavor. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; Vi lb., 30c; lb., $1.00. 
PLAIN-LEAVED. The very dark green leaves are flat, deeply cut, but 
not curled. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; Vi lb., 25c; lb., 75c. 
FASTINAKE (Ger.) 
Parsnips 
FASTINABA (It.) 
One ounce will sow a row 200 feet long; 5 to 6 pounds to the acre. 
Parsnips need a deep, loose, rich soil to produce straight, smooth clean 
roots. Sow seed as early in spring as weather permits, when soil is 
warm. Make rows 1% feet apart and sow seed in rows; cover seed 
one-half inch when soil is moist; then when plants are 3 to 4 inches 
high, thin them out to 4 inches between the plants. 
HOLLOW CROWN SUGAR. (Model). The roots grow to a medium 
length, are smooth and free from side roots or prongs. Snow white, of 
very good quality, tender and sweet. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; Vi l~b-. 25c; lb., 
75c. 
Peanuts 
Peanuts can be successfully grown in the North on rich, sandy soil. 
Plant 2 to 3 inches deep, with the hulls on, in rows about 3 feet apart, 
and about 10 inches apart in the rows. When ripe, dig up the vines 
and hang up to dry. 
SWEET SPANISH. These are not large peanuts but are the earliest vari¬ 
ety and very prolific. Best to plant in the north. Vi lb., 15c; lb., 35c; 
2 lbs., 65c; 5 lbs., $1.30. 
What Our Friends Say About Holmes’ Seeds 
“We are very much pleased with the seeds we ordered from you and 
have showed them to others who will be wanting to order.”—CHAS. 
NEMETH, Jefferson Co., O. 
“We have had wonderful success with Holmes* Seeds so far which 
means repeat orders.”—H. M. ANDERSON, Mifflin Co., Pa. 
“We had some Holmes' Green Top Beets from a neighbor last year 
and think them the finest we have ever had. We are still using them. 
They are stored in an outdoor cellar.”—MABEL K. WIL/COX, Niagara 
Co., N. Y. 
“I believe your farm and garden seeds are as good as the best—also 
very low in price.”—VERNON BROWN, Nicholas Co., W. Va. 
The Holmes-Houser Cabbage stood the drought the best of any cabbage 
we had or ever did have; are getting a fine green cabbage that is just 
what our market takes. Clarence W. Perin, Newton, Ohio. 
Your special strain of Detroit Dark Red Beet is better than the ordin¬ 
ary Detroit Dark Red, and I can recommend it very highly. C. L. Mowry, 
Transfer, Pa. 
Mo»s Curled Parsley. 
Okra or Gumbo. 
Hollow Crown 
Sugar Parsnip. 
THE HOLMES SEED COMPANY, CANTON, OHIO 
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