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Cauliflower 
CATSKILL SNOWBALL. This wonderful strain of Snowball is grown 
most extensively in the Catskill Mountain region and has proved the 
most satisfactory main crop variety in that region. It matures early 
and the heads are very compact and uniform. Pkt., 15c; }4 oz., 55c; 
oz., $1.85; % lb., $6.25; lb., $22.00. 
DANISH SUPER CAULIFLOWER. This is our Early Danish Super 
which was outstanding in our trials this past year, more heads were 
harvested from the first cutting than other strains. DANISH SUPER 
produced heads of the Snowball type which are uniformly large and 
deep with a somewhat rough but beautiful white and tight curd. The 
plant is rugged with an abundance of long, broad leaves which protect 
the head until it is quite large. During the past year Danish Super 
has proven to be a good header; try it out under your own growing 
conditions. Pkt., 25c; V4 oz., 85c; oz., $2.65; *4 lb., $9.00. 
SELLERIE (Ger.) Uclcry SEDAN© (It.) 
One ounce of seed ivill produce about 6000 plants; X A lb. for an acre. 
CULTURE. See inside back cover. 
GOLDEN PLUME SPECIAL. (Tall Strain). It is of the highest 
quality which can absolutely be depended on. It grows very heavy, 
tall and has a full heart, matures early, blanches quickly, has a crisp, 
sweet flavor, being larger and more plainly ribbed than the regular 
Golden Plume generally sold. This seed is New Jersey grown, costs 
more to produce, is in great demand. Two to three inches taller to 
the first joint than our regular Golden Plume. Our seed supply is 
limited, order early. Pkt., 20c; y 2 oz., 80c; oz., $1.50; *4 lb., $5.50; 
lb., $20.00* 
GOLDEN PLUME. A fine variety that is full-hearted, blanches easily, 
has attractive color and is deliciously flavored. Leaves are creamy 
yellow and the large stalks almost pure white. Brittle and tender. 
Sometimes called ‘“Wonderful”. Its large size and pleasing color 
makes it a very profitable Celery for the market gardener. Pkt., 10c; 
y z oz., 50c; oz., 90c; *4 lb., $3.25; lb., $12.00. 
HOLMES’ EMPEROR. Excels all other late Celery, being the largest, 
most solid, and finest nut-flavored Celery grown. See page 7. Pkt., 15c; 
y z oz., 40c; oz., 75c; *4 lb., $2.75; lb., $10.00. 
COLUMBIA. Matures soon after Golden Self-Blanching. Plants medium 
height but stocky and heavy. Stalks thick, almost round. Excellent 
quality and flavor. Pkt., 10c; y z oz., 25c; oz., 45c; *4 lb., $1.40; lb., $5.00. 
HOLMES’ CRISP. See page 5. 
GOLDEN YELLOW SELF-BLANCHING. (Tall or New Strain). 
This variety is early; plant medium to large sized, compact, stocky, 
good heart, fair keeper. Leaf-stalks many, sharply ribbed, blanches 
easily to white, tinged with golden yellow; brittle. It is a vigorous 
grower and is not seriously affected by blight. This is an excellent 
celery for the home garden as well as for market. Pkt., 15c; y z oz., 
40c; oz., 75c; *4 lb., $2-50; lb., $8.00. 
HOUSER (Holmes’ Strain). Named after the late George Houser 
of Harrisburg, Pa., who was associated with the Holmes Seed Com¬ 
pany. A green celery with thick, meaty stems of sweet, luscious rich 
flavor. When blanched becomes a creamy white, full of hearts, which 
are of most delicious flavor. An excellent keeper. Pkt., 10c; y z oz., 70c; 
oz., $1.25; 14 lb., $4.50; lb., $15.00. 
MICHIGAN GOLDLN DISEASE RESISTANT. Developed by the Michi¬ 
gan State College. Can be grown in soils where other kinds of golden 
celery fail because of disease. Is not recommended as a substitute 
for other kinds of golden celery where these can be successfully 
grown. Pkt., 10c; y z oz., 80c; oz., $1.50; ^4 lb., $5.50; lb., $20.00. 
GIANT PASCAL. An exceptionally fine green Celery. The stalks are 
large, very thick, crisp, brittle and tender, blanching a beautiful white. 
A very good keeper. Pkt., 5c; y z oz., 25c; oz., 45c; V4 lb., $1.20; lb., 
$4.00. 
GIANT PASCAL SPECIAL. This is a much superior strain to the 
ordinary Giant Pascal, being somewhat shorter, much heavier stalks, 
and very full heart. Pkt., 15c; y 2 oz., 85c; oz., $1.50; 14 lb., $5.00; 
lb., $18.00. 
CELERIAC (Turnip-Rooted Celery). It is used for flavoring and is in 
wide demand. Culture is the same as celery. As the roots are the 
edible portion it requires no hilling. Pkt., 10c; y 2 oz., 20c; oz., 30c; 
^4 lb., 85c; lb., $2.50. 
Holmes' Snowball Cauliflower 
Golden Plume Celery 
THE HOLMES SEED COMPANY, CANTON, OHIO 
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Giant Pascal Special Celery 
