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. Fkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 
14 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 tor 
greenhouse growing. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; lb., 45c; lb., $1.50. 
EARLY CURLED SIMPSON. Loose, curly leaves; firm and crisp Very 
popular. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; V4 lb., 35c; lb., $1.25. 
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 eacn 
stem like kale. Chicken Lettuce does not head, but sends up stalks is 
to 4 feet high, just loaded with leaves. Pkt., loc; oz., 15c; i/£ lb., 45c; 
lb., $1.50. 
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 
inside. It is rather coarse in texture but very crisp and when well 
grown is a wonderful Lettuce. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; *4 lb., 50c; lb., $1.75. 
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., 10c; oz., 15c; V4 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., 10c; 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., 10c; 
oz., 15c; 14 lb., 35c; lb., $1.25. 
DARK COS (ROMAINE). We have developed a new strain that 
will stand heat and bad weather conditions. The leaves are dans 
green with self-folding head. Height about 15 inches. We believe this 
to be a very valuable strain for the grower. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 14 
lb., 40c; lb., $1.50; 10 lbs., $14.00. 
Watermelons 
NORTHERN GROWN 
WASSER-MELONE (Ger.) COCOMERO D’ACQUA (It.) 
One ounce of seed will plant 30 hills; 3 to 4 lbs. per acre. 
CULTURE. See inside back cover. 
WINTER QUEEN. Has a white skin with deep red flesh of excellent 
quality. They are round, of medium size, and if picked before rrosi 
will keep for several months. A superb variety for home and market. 
Give them a trial. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; *4 lb., 30c; lb., $1.00. 
COLE'S EARLY. A splendid Melon for the North. What they lack In 
size they more than make up in number and quality. Rind green, 
striped a lighter shade. Flesh bright red, crisp, delicate texture, juicy 
and sparkling, sweet and luscious. Very early and will mature large 
crops in the northern states. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10 c; V4 lb., 30c; lb., $1.00. 
IMPROVED KLECKLEY SWEET. The rind is not thick, but the 
skin is so hard and tough that it resists the jolts and jars of travel, 
and at the present is a favorite shipping Melon and rapidly growing 
in favor. The Melons grow oblong, with very dark green skin, flesh 
deep scarlet-red, solid heart. Don’t fail to plant “sweetest of all”— 
the best home and nearby market Watermelon yet introduced. Select 
stock seed. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; V4 lb., 30c; lb., $1.00. 
HARRIS’ EARLIEST. An extra early Melon of excellent quality. Slight¬ 
ly oval with irregularly mottled broad stripes of light and dark green. 
Flesh bright red, sweet, crisp. One of the best for the North. Fkc., 
10c; oz., 15c; V4 lb., 30c; lb., $1.C0. 
STONE MOUNTAIN. One of the best early Melons for the North. 
Largest of the early varieties and of excellent high quality. The 
fruit is large, almost rounded, dark green, with bright red flesh which 
is of delicious sweetness. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; % lb., 35c; lb., $1.25. 
TOM WATSON. A long, deep green Melon with bright red flesh, crisp 
and sweet. The rind is tough and stands shipping better than others. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; V4 lb., 25c; lb., 75c. 
THE HOLMES SEED COMPANY, CANTON, OHIO 
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Black Seeded Simpson Lettuce. 
Grand Rapids Lettuce. 
Improved Kleckley Sweet. 
Stone Mountain. 
