HOLMES 1 Vegetables of Real Merit 
Grand Rapids Tip-Burn 
Resistant 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. Is light green in color. 
It has a tendency to grow a little faster than some of the other strains and 
will mature a few days earlier. The individual plants are compact, stocky, 
and heavy. The leaves are large, broad and curled at the edges. They are 
thick but sweet and tender. The strain has been tried by large Lettuce 
growers who have reported it will stand several days longer than other 
strains before going to seed. This is a valuable feature. This strain will 
be re'selected from time to time to maintain its resistance and other 
valuable characteristics. 
(Official Strain). Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; X A lb., 75c; lb., #2.50. 
Holmes’ 
Emperor 
Celery 
Tip-Burn Resistant Grand Rapids Lettuce 
Still a Greater Favorite 
This marvelous Celery was named and introduced 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 keeping 
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 beau' 
tiful white with rich yellow heart. You cannot afford to be without Holmes’ Emperor. 
It is simply delicious. Pkt., 15c; Vz oz., 40c; oz., 75c; M lb., #2.75; lb., #10.00. 
Golden Cross Bantam 
Sweet Corn 
Holmes' Genuine Bottle Onion 
Marcross P39 
Sweet Com 
Is another first early Hybrid. 
Ears 7 to 8 inches long, 12 to 14 
rows. It has a broader corn and 
a more chunky ear, very similar 
to that of Golden Early Market. 
Pkt., 15c; Vz lb., 30c; lb., 50c; 
2 lbs., 95c; 5 lbs., #2.35; 10 lbs., 
#4.20; 15 lbs., #6.15; 25 lbs., 
# 10 . 00 . 
Golden Cross Bantam 
Hybrid Sweet Corn 
Originated by the United States Department of Agriculture. 
Is one of the most disease resistant varieties. It has been tested 
and has produced excellent crops. Stalks are very vigorous, 
producing two good sized marketable ears. Stalks 6 feet tall; 
ears 7 inches long; 1012 rows; broad, medium yellow kernels. 
Ears are amazingly uniform and of wonderful quality. This 
variety makes an excellent Corn for the home gardener, market 
gardener or for canning. Pkt., 15c; 
Vz lb., 30c; lb., 50c; 2 lbs., 95c; 
5 lbs., #2.35; 10 lbs., #4.20; 15 
lbs., #6.15; 25 lbs., #10.00. 
See other Varieties of 
Sweet Corn 
Pages 16 and 17 
Holmes' Emperor Celery 
Holmes’ 
Genuine 
Bottle Onion 
We are headquarters for Bottle 
Onion Seed and Sets. Bottle Onion 
has been grown for many years in 
both Pennsylvania and Ohio. It de' 
rives 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; M lb., #1.35; 
lb., #4.75. 
BOTTLE SETS. Lb., 35c, post¬ 
paid. Not prepaid, peck (8 lbs.), 
#1.60. 
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