HOLMES’ 
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 valu- 
able characteristics. 
(Official Strain). Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; 
M lb., 70c; lb., #2.25. 
Tip-Burn-Resistant Grand Rapids Lettuce 
HOLMES’ Prolific Sweet Pepper 
Matures Early — Thick Flesh — Heavy Yields 
This variety is exceptionally popular with large Pepper growers; being earlier 
than California Wonder and having some of its thickness of flesh. Gives heavy 
yields of very large fruits and holds its size throughout the season. Color a beau¬ 
tiful red. Being cross bred, it is a great favorite wherever grown. Pkt., 10c; 
14 oz. 
35c; oz., 60c; M lb., #1.75; lb., #6.00. 
Holmes-Houser 
(Tall Strain) Celery 
Holmes' 
Prolific 
Sweet 
Pepper 
After several years selection, we have 
produced a new tall strain of this most 
popular green celery. In making this selection we kept in mind the size of stalk, 
greater number of stems, the fullness of heart and upright growth. Holmes-Houser 
(Tall Strain) is outstanding in this respect, is simply deliicous, having a rich flavor all 
its own. When blanched it becomes a beautiful creamy white, full of heart. Every 
stem of it is delicious to the outside. Holmes-Houser was developed by the late George 
Houser of Harrisburg, Penna., who was associated with the Holmes Seed Co., in whose 
honor it has been named. It is an excellent keeper for winter storage. Be sure to give 
this new strain a trial. Pkt., 15c; oz., 85c; oz., #1.50; M lb., #5.00; lb., #18.00. 
Penn State Ballhead Cabbage 
Superior—High Yielding 
—Originator’s Strain 
This was developed by 
our good friend Dr. C. E. 
Myers of Pennsylvania 
State College. The head 
has a shorter core than 
the original Danish Ball- 
head, the stem is short, 
heads large, firm and 
heavy, in shape more 
broad than high. The 
average yield per acre is 
much higher than other 
sorts. Its keeping qualities 
are unequalled. Pkt., 10c; 
}4 oz., 30c; oz., 50c; M 
W ill you please send one 
pound Tip Burn Resistant 
Grand Rapids Lettuce seed “Of¬ 
ficial Strain” just as soon as 
possible? We would like to sow 
it now. We used your seed ex¬ 
clusively last year and were per¬ 
fectly satisfied. Fred C. Stie- 
necker, Indianapolis, Ind. 
lb., #1.50; lb., #5.00. 
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Holmes-Houser Celery 
Penn State Ballhead Cabbage 
