of Vegetable Seeds for SEASON 1936 
Golden Cross Bantam 
Sweet Corn 
Holmes’ 
Genuine Bott 
e Onion 
We are headquarters for Bottle Onion Seed and Sets. Bottle Onion has been 
grown for many years in both Pennsylvania and Ohio. It derives its name from 
its long bottle-like shape. Being mild and sweet, it is absolutely unsurpassed in 
flavor; excellent for slicing. It yields well and is a good keeper. Bottle Onion 
grows longer, whiter and more edible stalks than any other Onion. Pkt., 10c; 
oz., 40c; */4 lb., $1.35; 1 lb., $4.75. 
BOTTLE SETS: Lb., 30c, postpaid. Not prepaid, peck (8 lbs.), $1.25. 
holmes' Genuine Bottle Onion 
Tip-Burn Resistant Grand Rapids Lettuce 
Holmes’ 
Emperor 
[ Celery 
(Still a Greater Favorite) 
This marvelous Celery was named and in¬ 
troduced by H. L. Holmes in 1912. It has 
taken the lead among the late Celeries and 
has a world-wide reputation. It is distinct 
and excels all others, being the most solid 
and finest crisp, nut-flavored and best keep¬ 
ing sort of outstanding merit. Holmes’ 
Emperor is superior in that it is free from 
the stringiness common to other sorts. The 
plants are dwarf and therefore much easier 
to blanch than the taller growing varieties. 
The tops are dark green while the outer 
stalks are smooth, almost perfectly round, 
exceptionally thick, very brittle and blanch 
a beautiful white with rich yellow heart. 
You cannot afford to be without Holmes’ 
Emperor. It is sim¬ 
ply delicious. Pkt., 
15c; % oz., 40c; oz., 
75c; % lb., $2.75; 
lb., $10.00. 
Tip-Burn Resistant 
Grand Rapids Lettuce 
Introduced by Holmes Seed Co., 1934. 
This new strain of Grand Rapids Lettuce was developed 
by Dr. Ira C. Hoffman of Ohio Agricultural Experiment 
Station. Gives greater weight per square foot due to leaves 
being closer on stem, more 
compact and does not become 
spindly or bolt to seed as oth¬ 
er strains. Resistant to tip 
burning due to high tempera¬ 
tures. Unexcelled for green¬ 
house growing but equally 
good for outside planting. 
This strain is used by the 
largest greenhouse growers of 
Grand Rapids Lettuce. Why 
not give it a trial? (Official 
strain). Pkt., 15c; y% oz., 
20c; oz., 35c; % lb-, $1.00; 
lb., $3.00. 
Improved Strain 
Detroit Dark Red 
Beet 
Holmes' Emperor Celery 
Detroit 1 Dark 
Rea Beet 
' (Improved Strain) 
Unexcelled for home and market 
garden, shipping and for canning. 
This Improved Strain has tops uni¬ 
form, small, slender and erect. The 
roots are perfectly globe-shaped, hav¬ 
ing a small tap root and collar, be¬ 
ing remarkably smooth, with crisp, 
fine-grained flesh of rich, uniform 
very dark blood-red color. Gardeners 
are always assured of having the 
best Beet available when they insist 
upon Detroit Dark Red (Improved 
Strain). Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; % lb-, 
35c; lb., $1.10. 
Golden Cross Bantam 
Hybrid Sweet Corn 
This was originated by the U. S. Dept, of Agriculture. One of the most 
interesting and successful plant breeding achievements of recent years. It is 
the production of hybrid sweet corn that actually yields 25 per cent to 100 
per cent more than the old favorites, and they are amazingly uniform and of 
wonderful quality. Is one of the most disease-resistant varieties that has been 
tested and has produced excellent crops in sections where bacterial wilt has been 
the worst. Stocks are very vigorous, usually producing two good sized market¬ 
able ears. At the Connecticut Experiment Station Golden Cross Bantam pro¬ 
duced 15,000 marketable ears per acre. Stalks 6 feet tall; ears 8 to 9 inches 
long; 12 to 14 rows; broad medium yellow kernels. 
This variety makes an excellent corn for the market gardener or for canning. 
The kernels of the seed parent used in making this cross are small so that 
it is very necessary that the corn is not planted too thick. We recommend not 
over 6 pounds to the acre. Seed of Golden Cross is in great demand. Order 
early. Pkt., 15c; y 2 lb., 30c; lb., 50c; 2 lbs., 90c: 6 lbs., $2.60; 12 lbs., $4.75. 
THE HOLMES SEED COMPANY, Canton, O. 
