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One ounce of seed will produce about 6000 plants; Vi lb. for an acre. 
CULTURE. See inside bach cover. 
HOLMES' EMPEROR. 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’ Em¬ 
peror is superior in that it is free from the stringines, 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 beautiful white with rich yellow heart. You can¬ 
not afford to be without Holmes’ Emperor. It is simply delicious. 
Fkt., 15c; y 2 oz., 40c; oz., 75c; Vi lb-, $2.75; lb., $10.00. 
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. Fkt., 20c; y 2 oz., 80c; oz., $1.50; Vi lk., $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. Fkt., 10c; 
y 2 oz., 50c; oz., 90c; Vi lk., $3.25; lb., $12.00. 
HOLMES' CRISP. This new superior strain of green Celery is just 
what you have been looking for—excellent for winter storage. Our 
customers are enthusiastic about this new crisp Celery which in some 
respects grows similar to Holmes’ Emperor; is taller and grows more 
upright and is easier to blanch. The stalks make a good height, not 
too tall, are thick, crisp, brittle, with a thick heart and delicious flavor. 
It blanches a pure white very rapidly for a green sort. Fkt., 15c; 
y 2 oz., 50c; oz., SOc; Vi Ik., $3.25; lb., $12.00. 
GOLDEN SELF-BLANCHING. (Tall 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. Fkt., 15c; l / 2 oz., 40c; oz., 75c; Vi lb., $2.50; lb., $8.00. 
HOLMES - HOUSER. (Tall Strain). After several years’ selection we 
have produced a new tall strain of this most popular strain of green 
celery. In making this selection we kept in mind the size of stalk, the 
greater number of stems, the fullness of heart and upright growth. 
Holmes-Houser is outstanding in this respect. It has a most delicious 
flavor all its own. When blanched it becomes a beautiful creamy white 
full heart. Do not fail to plant Holmes-Houser. See page 4. Fkt., 15c; 
y 2 oz., 85c; oz., $1.50; Vi lb., $5.00; lb., $18.00. 
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. Fkt., 10c; y 2 oz., 25c; oz., 45c; Vi lb., $1.40; 
lb., $5.00. 
Holmes’ Giant Pascal Special Celery was far superior to other strains of Pascal 
so this year am making my entire planting of Holmes’ Special Pascal.” A. J. 
FOARD, Findlay, Ohio. 
GIANT PASCAL SPECIAL. This is a much superior strain to the 
ordinary Giant Pascal, being somewhat shorter, much heavier stalks, 
and very full heart. Fkt., 15c; y 2 oz., 80c; oz., $1.50; Vi Ik., $5.00; 
lk., $18.00. 
MICHIGAN GOLDEN DISEASE RESISTANT. Developed by the Michi¬ 
gan State College. Can be grown in soils where other kinds of golden 
celery fall because of disease. Is not recommended as a substitute 
for other kinds of golden celery where these can be successfully 
grown. Fkt., 10c; y 2 oz., 80c; oz., $1.50; Vi lk., $5.50; lk., $20.00. 
COLUMBIA. Matures soon after Golden Self-Blanching. Plants medium 
height but stocky and heavy. Stalks thick, almost round. Excellent 
quality and flavor. Fkt., 10c; y 2 oz., 25c; oz., 45c; Vi lk., $1.40; lk., $5.00. 
CELERIAC, GIANT SMOOTH PRAGUE (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. 
Fkt., 10c; Vi oz., 20c; oz., 30c; Vi lk., 85c; lk., $2.50. 
THE HOLMES SEED COMPANY, CANTON, OHIO 
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Holmes' Emperor Celery 
Golden Plume Celery 
Giant Pascal Special Celery 
