SQUASH)—Continued. 
GIANT St7MM£fi CBOOKnjuCE. The largest and earliest yellow crook- 
neck. They have warted skin, rich orange-yellow, and average 18 to 2o 
inches long; neck curved. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; (4 lb-, 35c; lb., $1.25. 
GIANT STRAIGHT-NECK. This new Squash is the same as the Gi¬ 
ant Summer Crookneck, except that the necks instead of being curved 
are straight, which makes the Squash easier to handle and pack in 
crates. We offer seed which will produce high percentage of straight¬ 
necked Squashes, and is a great improvement over much of the seed 
offered. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; (4 lb., 35c; lb., $1.25. 
ITALIAN MARROW, COCOZELLA. Excellent for market gardens, ship¬ 
ping and home. Fruits are long and slender, mottled dark and light 
green. They are used when 10 to 12 inches long and while green. Of 
a most delicate and fine flavor for a summer Squash. Cut in slices and 
fried in butter, makes a most delectable dish. A very profitable crop 
to grow. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; >4 lb., 35c; lb., $1.25. 
ITALIAN MARROW (ZUCCHINI). An Italian Squash that has met 
with great favor. Very prolific, tender and of a mild flavor. Should be 
picked when 6 to 8 inches long. Color, dark green mottled yellow with 
lighter green stripes. Fried in the same way as eggplant, you will 
find it very delicious. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; V\ lb., 35c; lb., $1.25. 
Winter Squash 
DELICIOUS. Fruits weigh 8 to 10 lbs., are heart-shaped, with dark 
green shell, and deep orange flesh, which is very thick, fine-grained, 
dry and very sweet. A dependable Squash for late summer and early 
winter use. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; (4 lb., 35c; lb., $1.25. 
BLUE HVBBARD, A large variety having a hard, blue-gray shell. It is 
a long-keeping sort and of finest quality. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; (4 lb., 35c; 
lb., $1.25. 
OOLBEH HUBBARD. Of deep orange-red color, moderately warted. 
Flesh of deep orange-red color, dry, fine grained and of very good 
quality. Similar in shape and form to the True Hubbard, not so large 
and earlier. Keeps well. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; *4 lb., 35c; lb., $1.25. 
GOLDEN DELICIOUS. It is destined to become very popular for can¬ 
neries, market gardeners and home gardens. Has a very high quality and 
attractive appearance. Skin is a bright reddish orange, and the flesh 
is rich golden orange. It cooks extra dry, fine grained and sweet. Is a 
fine keeper for winter use. Excellent for pies. It grows very vigorously 
and produces heavy crops. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; (4 lb., 35c; lb., $1.25. 
TABLE QUEEN OR DES MOINES. (Acorn). Early, small in size 
(about 5 inches long by 4 inches in diameter), weighs about 1(4 
pounds, oval shaped, of dark green color, smooth skin. Flesh is rich 
yellow, somewhat coarse-grained, dry and mealy, of delicious flavor. 
Good keeper and can be baked same as Hubbard Squash. Pkt., 5c; oz., 
15c; (4 lb., 35c; lb., $1.25. 
HUBBARD. (True Strain). Hard, tough, smooth shell of dark green 
color, and very rich, fine-grained tender flesh. Whether fruits grow 
large or small, they are equally desirable and there is no better sort 
to store for winter use. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; (4 lb., 35c; lb., $1.25. 
SWISS CHARD. (See Page 10). 
WEISSB RUBE (Ger.) I urnips NATONB (It.) 
One ounce of seed sows 200 feet of row; 2 lbs. per acre. 
To have Turnips early, sow seed in early spring; for Winter crop, sow 
in July and August. Sow alone or in cornfields at last cultivation of 
the corn. Do not sow too thick; in small gardens thin plants to 4 
inches apart. Do not make soil too rich. 
PURPLE TOP WHITE GLOBE .This is a well-known Turnip, also 
sold under the name of Red Top White Globe. The roots grow to a 
good size, measuring 6 inches and more in diameter. They are nearly 
round in shape and show a rich purplish-red color on the upper part 
of the roots which extends above the surface. The lower portion is 
creamy white. The flesh is white, firm, crisp and of remarkably mild 
flavor. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; (4 lb., 25c; lb., 75c. 
PURPLE TOP STRAP-LEAP. The roots are quite flat, 4 to 6 inches in 
diameter. The upper portion of the root is of a deep purplish-red, the 
lower portion clear milky white. Fine-grained, sweet and tender. 
Grown extensively for fall and winter use. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; (4 lb., 
20 c; lb., 60c. 
EARLY WHITE BALL. The earliest Turnip of them all. Will produce 
marketable bulbs four weeks from planting of seed—far ahead of any 
other variety. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; (4 lb., 25c; lb., 75c. 
WHITE EGG. Tops small; flesh pure white, very sweet, Arm and mild. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; V\ lb., 20c; lb., 65c. 
AMBER GLOBE. The roots are almost round. The skin a pale amber 
color. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; (4 lb., 20c; lb., 60c. 
Giant 
Straight-Neck 
Squash. 
Golden Delicious Squash. 
Purple Top White Globe Turnip. 
THE HOLMES SEED COMPANY, CANTON, OHIO 
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