Lettuce 
IMPERIAL No. 847. A new Lettuce of the “Iceberg” type selected 
by Dr. I. C. Jagger of the U. S. Department of Agriculture for summer 
and fall production. Very sure heading. Heads somewhat flat but 
solid and crisp. Pkt., 10c; 02 ., 25c; X A lb., 75c; lb., $2.50. 
GRAND RAPIDS. One of the very best of the loose-leaved varieties. 
In color, a clear pale green, suggesting coolness and crispness, and 
as pleasing to the palate as to the eye. The leaves are crumpled and 
curled, very tender and brittle. As the leaves grow upright, it can be 
planted fairly close and will not rot because It does not come in con¬ 
tact with the ground. An excellent forcing sort. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 
H lb., 45c; lb., $1.50. 
TIP-BURN RESISTANT GRAND RAPIDS. (Official Strain). 
Developed by Dr. Ira C. Hoffman of Ohio Agricultural Experiment 
Station. Grows faster, maturing a few days earlier than other strains. 
Plants are compact, stocky and heavy. Pit., 10c; oz., 25c; X A lb., 75c; 
lb., $2.50. 
BABBIT CURLED SIMPSON. Loose, curly leaves; firm and crisp Very 
popular. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; X A lb., 35c; lb., $1.25. 
CluCEEN LETTUCE. Here is a genuine Lettuce which will yield as 
much or more chicken or rabbit feed as any “greens” plant. When 
once cut it starts to grow again. The leaves can be pulled off eacn 
stem like kale. Chicken Lettuce does not head, but sends up stalks 3 
to 4 feet high, just loaded with leaves. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 14 lb., 35c; 
lb., $1.25. 
MAY KING (Wayahead). This is practically the earliest head Lettuce. 
It is a very quick grower; heads are medium-sized and light green. 
The inside is a rich buttery yellow. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; X A lb., 35c; lb., 
$1.25. 
BLACK-SEEDED SIMPSON. Produces a mass of light green, curly 
leaves, each individual plant attaining a large size. Very fine. One ol 
the most desirable varieties for the home garden as well as for mar¬ 
ket. Grows very quickly. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; X A lb., 35c; lb., $1.25. 
PBIZE-HEAD. A loose-leaved Lettuce. Produces a large bunch of crisp, 
frilled leaves, heavily tinged with brown. Grows rapidly and is early. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; X A lb., 35c; lb., $1.25. 
EANSON. Compact heads with curled leaves which are crisp and sweet. 
Very tender. Popular with home and market gardeners. Pkt., 10c; 
oz., 15c; X A lb., 35c; lb., $1.25. 
DARK COS (ROMAINE) . We have developed a new strain that 
will stand heat and bad weather conditions. The leaves are dara 
green with self-folding head. Height about 15 inches. We believe this 
to be a very valuable strain for the grower. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; V 4 
lb., 45c; lb., $1.50. 
Watermelons 
NORTHERN GROWN 
WASSER-MELONE (Ger.) COCOKERO D’ACQUA (It.) 
One ounce of seed will plant 30 hills ; 3 to 4 lbs. per acre. 
DIXIE QUEEN. A good home garden melon of excellent quality. 
Fruits nearly round, light green striped with dark green, often weigh 
40 to 50 pounds; rinds thin but tough. The deep red flesh is crisp and 
sweet. The few seeds are white. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; X A lb., 35c; lb., $1.25. 
COLE'S EARLY. (Known as Harris Earliest). A splendid Melon for 
the North. What they lack in size they more than make up in number 
and quality. Rind green, striped a lighter shade. Flesh bright red, 
crisp, delicate texture, juicy and sparkling, sweet and luscious. Very 
early and will mature large crops in the northern states. Pkt., 5c; 
oz., 10c; bi lb., 30c; lb., $1.00. 
IMPROVED KLECKLEY SWEET No. 6. (Wilt-Resistant 
Strain). The rind is not thick, but the skin is so hard and tough 
that it resists the jolts and jars of travel, and at the present it is a 
favorite shipping Melon and rapidly growing in favor. The Melons 
grow oblong, with very dark green skin, flesh deep scarlet-red, solid 
heart. Don’t fail to plant “sweetest of all”—the best home and nearby 
market Watermelon yet introduced. Select stock seed. Pkt., 10c; 
oz., 15c; X A lb., 30c; lb., $1.00. 
STONE MOUNTAIN. One of the best early Melons for the North. 
Largest of the early varieties and of excellent high quality. The 
fruit is large, almost rounded, dark green, with bright red flesh which 
is of delicious sweetness. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; X A lb., 35c; lb., $1.25. 
TOM WATSON. A long, deep green Melon with bright red flesh, crisp 
and sweet. The rind is tough and stands shipping better than others. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; X A lb., 25c; lb., 75c. 
WINTER QUEEN. Has a white skin with deep red flesh of excellent 
quality. They are round, of medium size, and if picked before trosi 
will keep for several months. A superb variety for home and market. 
Give them a trial. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; V4 lb., 30c; lb., $1.00. 
Block Seeded Simpson Lettuce 
Improved Kleckley Sweet 
Grand Rapids Lettuce 
THE HOLMES SEED COMPANY, CANTON, OHIO 
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