New York No. 12 Lettuce 
Horseradish 
MEEB RETTIG (Ger.) BAFANO (It.) 
400 to 100 ft. of row; 10 thousand per acre. 
CULTURE. See inside back cover. 
Mark off the rows 3 Vi feet apart, and set the roots 18 inches apart in 
the rows, the small ends down and the tops 1 to 3 inches below the 
surface. 
MALINEB KREN. A variety from Bohemia, producing very large pure 
white roots. Strong sets. 25c per doz; $1.50 per 100, postpaid. Not 
prepaid, $10.00 per 1000. (Weight, 40 lbs.). 
Kale or Borecole 
BLATTEBKOHL (Ger.) CAVOLO VERDI (It.) 
One ounce of seed sows 200 feet of drill; 4 lbs. per acre. 
CULTURE. See inside back cover. 
DWARF GREEN CURLED. or Blue Scotch. A dark bluish-green col¬ 
or, which it retains. Low growing. It attains a fair size and produce's 
a great mass of finely-curled foliage. Very hardy. Fkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 
Vi lb., 30c; lb., $1.00. 
SIBERIAN 1 . Also called early Sprouts. Dwarf growth with leaves 
curled. The color is blue-green with purple tinge. Sow in the fall in 
rows a foot apart and cultivate. Very hardy and makes excellent 
spring greens. Fkt., 5c; oz , 10c; Vi lb., 25c; lb., 75c. 
KNOLLXOHIi (Ger.) 
Kohl-rabi 
CAVOLO RAFA (It.) 
One ounce of seed sows 200 feet of row; 4 lbs. per acre. 
EARLY WHITE VIENNA. An early sort with small tops, which 
permit planting very closely. It is the best for outdoor use. Fkt., 10c; 
oz., 15c; Vi lb., 60c; lb., $2.00. 
FURFLE VIENNA. The same as White Vienna except in color which is 
light purple on the outside. Fkt., 5c; oz., 15c; Vi lb., 50c; lb., $1.75. 
POREE (Ger.) 
Leeks 
Cultivate the same as onions. 
FORRO (It.) 
GIANT. This is a great improvement over the old kind. The stalks are 
pure white, large and thick. The white part extends farther up the 
stalk. Is very tender and mild. Fkt., 10c; oz., 30c; Vi lb., 90c; 
lb., $3.00. 
KUEBE (Ger.) 
Lettuce 
BARBABIETOLA (It.) 
One ounce will sow 250 feet of row; 3 lbs. per acre. 
Lettuce beds should be rich in nitrogen. 
NEW YORK SPECIAL. See page 4. Fkt., 10c; oz., 20c; Vi lb., 65c; 
lb., $2.00. 
NEW YORK No. 12. This strain grows to large size, matures quite 
early; is very sure heading and is round and flat in shape. The foliage 
is medium dark green. This is a great favorite with growers, the 
shape and size being ideal for crating. It has proved very valuable 
for fall cutting. Fkt. 10c; oz., 20c; Vi lb., 65c; lb., $2.00. 
BIG BOSTON. (Proven Stock). Without a doubt one of the finest and 
largest Head Lettuces. Forms large, compact heads and is one of the 
most popular varieties. Big Boston heads well in cold weather and is 
not injured by slight freezing. The heads are solid and uniform; 
stand a long time without bolting. Many of the largest growers are 
using Holmes’ Proven Stock of Big Boston and find it equal, if not 
superior, to any other stock obtainable at any price. Fkt., 5c; oz., 
15c; Vi lb., 35c; lb., $1.25. 
WHITE BOSTON. (Holmes’ Special Strain). Our strain of White 
Boston is absolutely true to type. It resembles the Big Boston, but 
forms earlier, with firm heads a trifle smaller, of light green color 
and free from the reddish brown tinge on the leaf margins. An ex-, 
cellent sort for home and market gardens. This is also a very valu¬ 
able variety for growing on muck. Fkt., 10c; oz., 15c; Vi lb., 45c; 
lb., $1.50. 
CRISF-AS-ICE. A fine, early, solid Head Lettuce, very compact, crisp, 
tender and of excellent quality. The edges of the leaves are tipped 
with brown. One of the best early varieties for the home garden. 
Fkt., 10c; oz., 15c; Vi lb., 5Cc; lb., $1.75. 
HOLMES' CRYSTAL HEAD. Our strain of this excellent Lettuce is un¬ 
surpassed for quality; produces big, compact butter heads, yellow as 
gold inside, delicious, sweet, tender and crisp. Holmes’ Crystal Head 
stands hot weather remarkably well. Try this wonderful Lettuce. 
Fkt., 10c; oz., 25c; Vi lb., 75c; lb., $2.50. 
GRAND RAPIDS TIP-BURN RESISTANT. See page 7. 
THE HOLMES SEED COMPANY, CANTON, OHIO 
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