Holmes' Early Scarlet Globe Radishes 
White Icicle Radishes 
Mammoth 
Salsify 
RADIES (Ger.) 
Radishes 
RAVANEIIO (It.) 
One ounce sows 100-ft. row; 10 lbs. to the acre. 
CULTURE. See inside back cover. 
EARLY SCARLET GLOBE. (Special Strain). Our strain of Scarlet 
Globe is a perfect oval shape, with very short top and fine tail. The 
color is a bright vermilion-scarlet and flesh pure white, crisp and of 
fine flavor. Fkt., 5c; oz., 10 c; Yt lb., 20c; lb., 60c. 
SCARLET GLOBE SHORT TOP. Special, muck strain. Fkt, 10c; 
oz., 15c; Yt lb., 25c; lb., 75c. 
COMET. Ranked first in award of Merit 1936 All-America Selection. 
Comet has the same qualities as Scarlet Globe, somewhat round in 
shape. Grows to fair size with a short top. The Comet has wonder¬ 
ful, long-standing qualities before getting pithy. In keeping and 
eating qualities, it ranks as a leader and it will remain crisp and 
white when all other early radishes get pithy. Color is bright 
scarlet, and taproots are thin. We recommend every radish grower 
to try this new strain. Fkt., 10c; oz., 15c; Yt lb., 30c; lb., $1.00. 
ICBCLE. A highly superior strain of this popular variety, the result of 
many years of rigid selection. Roots pure white with very slender 
tap root. Flesh very crisp and remains in good condition very long.. 
Our stock of Icicle is carefully bred and critically selected, expert 
supervision is given to the crop. You may plant with absolute- 
confidence. 25 days. Fkt., 5c; oz., 10c; Yt lb., 20c; lb., 65c. 
ICICLE-SHORT TOP. Special, muck strain. Fkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 
*4 lb., 25c; lb., 75c. 
SPARKLER. Perfectly round or ball shaped, upper half bright scar¬ 
let, lower half a clear white; very attractive in appearance. Largely 
grown for both market and home use. 25 days. Fkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 
Yt lb., 25c; lb., 75c. 
CINCINNATI MARKET. The most select strain of the Long Scarlet 
Short Top type. The roots grow 6 to 7 inches long, and are bright 
scarlet with very brittle flesh. Our stock is very short-topped; excel¬ 
lent for outdoors. 27 days. Fkt., 5c; oz., 10c; Yt lb., 25c; lb., 75c. 
WHITE STRASBURG. Good summer Radish for home and market gar¬ 
den. Roots become 5 inches long, 1 y 2 to 2 inches in diameter at the 
shoulder; tapered; smooth; white flesh, firm, crisp. 40 days. Fkt., 5c; 
oz., 10c; Yt lb., 25c; lb., 75c. 
HOLMES' ROYAL RED. A selection of Radish that is a consider¬ 
able advancement. The roots are completely ball-shaped, with very 
fine tap root and remarkably quick in forming. The color is a uniform 
rich glowing scarlet. The foliage is small, and it is especially adapted! 
for forcing as well as open ground planting. Remember, it is the 
first on the market. 20 days. Fkt., 10c; oz., 15c; Yt lb., 30c; lb., $1.00~ 
CRIMSON GIANT. Maturing in about the same time as Early Scarlet 
Globe, this Radish produces roots nearly twice the size, of perfect 
globe shape, with white flesh and deep red skin. 28 days. Fkt., 5c; 
oz., 10c; y 4 lb., 25c; lb., 85c. 
FRENCH BREAKFAST. Olive-shaped; rosy scarlet with white tip. A 
quick-growing variety of excellent quality. 25 days. Fkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 
Yt lb., 25c; lb., 75c. 
GIANT WHITE STUTTGART. A summer radish for home and market. 
Roots roundish shape, white and smooth; remain crisp and tender. 
Grows quite large and solid. Can be stored for early winter use. 43 
days. Fkt., 5c; oz., 10c; Yt lb., 25c; lb., 85c. 
MIXED RADISHES. All kinds, colors and shapes. Just what is wanted 
for the home garden where the space is limited. One sowing is all 
that is required for a continuous supply. Fkt., 5c; oz., 10c; Yt lb., 25c; 
lb., 75c. 
Winter Radishes 
WHITE CHINESE or CELESTIAL. An extra-fine, white, cylindrical 
Radish! When fully matured, roots will average from 6 to 8 inches 
long and 2V& to 3 inches in diameter. White skin; flesh pure white, 
compact, crisp. 55 days. Fkt., 5c; oz., 10c; Yt lb., 25c; lb., 75c. 
ROUND BLACK SPANISH. Roots round. 3% to 4 inches in diameter. 
Skin black; flesh white, firm and crisp. Very pungent but finely fla¬ 
vored. 55 days. Fkt., 5c; oz., 10c; Yt lb., 25c; lb., 75c. 
HALF-LONG BLACK WINTER. Produces roots 4 to 5 inches long and 
2 inches in diameter, with black skin. Flesh white, crisp, well fla¬ 
vored. This will keep better than other winter varieties. 55 days. 
Fkt., 5c; oz., 10c; Yt lb., 25c; lb., 75c. 
CHINA ROSE. Roots heavier at lower end, deep rose red color; flesh 
white, crisp, firm; 4 to 5 inches long. 50 days. Fkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 
*4 lb., 25c; lb., 75c. 
Salsify - Oyster Plant 
HAFERWURZEL (Ger.) SASSEFRICA (It.) 
One ounce will sow 75 feet of rotv; 8 pounds per acre. 
CULTURE. See inside back cover. 
MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND. Large, thick, smooth, white roots. 
Excellent quality. Fkt., 10c; oz., 20c; Yt lb*, 60c; lb., $1.85. 
THE HOLMES SEED COMPANY, CANTON, OHIO 
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