A field of HOLMES' ENSILAGE Corn grown 
by a master farmer, Mr. John Hang, Middle- 
branch, Ohio. 
Holmes’ Silage Corn 
RAISE GOOD ENSILAGE. It will provide one-third of the digestible 
feed your cows need. Good Corn silage is produced by the variety of 
Corn which makes fullest use of the growing season—reaching heavy 
growth and maturing neither too early nor too late. 
This requires seed of high, vigorous germination which is bred, se¬ 
lected, and adapted to the job. Holmes’ Silage Corn fills this require¬ 
ment. In the few short months between planting time and the first 
frost in the fall, the following varieties will produce silage containing 
a maximum of dry matter and maximum of digestible feed per acre. 
Sow this seed. It will provide all the succulence and one-third of the 
digestible feed needed for milk production next winter. 
HOLMES' BIG GOLDEN ENSILAGE. "A Wonderful Silo Filler.” 
Decidedly the largest and best yellow Corn to grow for leaves and 
ears. Pennsylvania grown. The stalks attain a height of from 12 to 
14 feet, with thick, strong foliage. The ears are 10 to 12 inches in 
length, the majority of them having 18 rows of deep, broad grains of 
a rich golden-yellow color. It is an extremely heavy cropper, ranking 
with any of the southern grown ensilages. Holmes’ Big Golden will 
give a better crop on poor or light soil than almost any other variety. 
Since being introduced by our Harry Holmes in Ohio, Big Golden has 
been steadily and consistently growing in popularity. The Master 
Farmers who are growing Holmes’ Big Golden praise it. Fill your silo 
with ensilage that is worth while. Write for prices. 
BLUE RIDGE ENSILAGE. Early, grows tall, leafy, full-eared. This 
is an improved strain, originated in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Vir¬ 
ginia, and will out-yield all other southern Ensilages from a stand¬ 
point of tonnage, height and quality of fodder. We know an untold 
number of dairy farmers claiming that they have never seen such 
tremendous growth, ranging from 14 to 16 feet in height. On account 
of its being grown at a high altitude and away from other sorts, it 
is earlier than other southern-grown ensilage. Our seed is grown es¬ 
pecially for us, selected and cured, and we know it is of highest ger¬ 
mination; strong and vigorous. It is graded with the utmost care. 
Write for prices. 
LANCASTER COUNTY SURE CROP. Originated in Lancaster 
County, Pennsylvania. This Corn is a very dependable variety. It is 
early, the ears are very long, and the rich yellow grains are of uni¬ 
form width and length. Lancaster County Sure Crop averages 12 feet 
in height, is very leafy and withstands drought and develops Corn 
well to the North. Our seed is grown for us by a Seed Corn specialist, 
and can be relied upon for purity and quality. Seed is graded, extra 
choice. Write for prices. 
OLD VIRGINIA ENSILAGE. Is one of the most popular and satisfac¬ 
tory ensilage Corns. Grows to a large size, is very leafy and well 
adapted for silage. Our stock is carefully selected, graded and dried. 
We can assure you high germination. Write for prices. 
Demonstrations of Varieties of Corn for Silage in Ohio 
4-year average* 
Variety 
Green 
weight 
per 
acre 
Dry 
weight 
per 
acre 
Dry shelled 
grain in 
silage 
per acre 
Dry 
matter 
Dry 
matter as 
grain 
4-yr. av. 
4-yr. av. 
4-yr. av. 
4-yr. av. 
4-yr. av. 
Lancaster 
Tons 
Tons 
Lb. 
Pet. 
Pet. 
Sure Crop.. 
Holmes’ Big 
14.78 
3.83 
2293 
25.9 
29.9 
Golden ... 
15.10 
3.80 
2011 
25.2 
26.5 
Blue Ridge . 
15.60 
3.56 
883 
22.8 
12.4 
Old Virginia 
15.82 
3.61 
1058 
22.8 
14.6 
♦Location of tests: Trumbull and Mahoning Counties, 4 years; Ash¬ 
tabula and Geauga, 3 years; and Jefferson, l year. 
All varieties were cut on the same day—the average silo filling time 
for the community. Dry weights are the best indicators of relative 
value for silage. 
Sorghum - Sugar Cane 
EARLY AMBER. The choicest variety, producing an abundance of good 
forage. Also excellent for syrup. Three to five tons per acre may be 
expected from one cutting. Has a tendency to produce a coarse hay 
unless it is sown rather thick. Cut for hay when the seeds are in the 
soft-dough stage. 40 to 50 pounds of seed per acre are drilled solid with 
a grain drill has been found very satisfactory. 50 pounds per bushel. 
Write for price list. 
Broom Corn 
IMPROVED EVERGREEN. The best variety for brooms and brushes. 
It is long and straight and of a bright green color. Also used for 
medicinal purposes. Drill 5 to 8 lbs. per acre and cultivate. 45 lbs. per 
bushel. Lb., 25c; 2 lbs., 45c; postpaid. Write for prices on larger 
quantities. 
Owing to market conditions it is impossible to give firm prices on farm 
seeds. If interested, send for our farm seed price list. 
Blue Ridge Ensilage Corn. 
THE HOLMES SEED COMPANY, CANTON, OHIO 
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