Italian Marrow, Cocozella 
Purple Top White Globe Turnip 
SQUASH) —Continued 
COCOZELLA ITALIAN MARROW. Excellent for market gardens, 
shipping and home. Fruits are long and slender, mottled dark and 
light green. They are used when 10 to 12 inches long and while green. 
Of a most delicate and fine flavor for a summer Squash. Cut in 
slices and fried in butter, makes a most delectable dish. A very 
profitable crop to grow. Fkt., 5c; oz., 15c; Ya lb., 35c; lb., $1.35. 
ZUCCHINI ITALIAN MARROW. An Italian Squash that has met 
with great favor. Very prolific, tender and of a mild flavor. Should 
be picked when 6 to 8 inches long. Color, dark green mottled yellow 
with lighter green stripes. Fried in the same way as eggplant, you 
will find it very delicious. Fkt., 5c; oz., 15c; Ya lb., 35o; lb., $1.35. 
Winter Squash 
DELICIOUS. Smaller than Hubbard, but of finer quality, deeper green 
shell with orange flesh, dry and sweet. A dependable Squash for late 
summer and early winter use. Fkt., 5c; oz., 15c; V4 lb., 35c; lb., $1.25. 
BLUE HUBBARD. A large variety having a hard, blue-gray shell. It Is 
a long-keeping sort and of finest quality. Fkt., 5c; oz., 15c; Ya lb., 3So; 
lb., $1.25. 
GOLDEH HUBBARD. Of deep orange-red color, moderately warted. 
Flesh of deep orange-red color, dry, fine grained and of very good 
quality. Similar in shape and form to the True Hubbard, not so large 
and earlier. Keeps well. Fkt., 5c; oz., 15c; Ya lb., 35c; lb., $1.35. 
GOLDEN DELICIOUS. It is destined 'to become very popular for 
canneries, market gardeners and home gardens. Has a very hign 
quality and attractive appearance. Skin is a bright reddish-orange, 
and the flesh is rich golden-orange. It cooks extra dry, fine grained 
and sweet. Is a fine keeper for winter use. Excellent for pies. It 
grows very vigorously and produces heavy crops. Fkt., lOo; oz., 15c; 
Vi lb., 35c; lb., $1.25. 
TABLE QUEEN or ACORN. (Des Moines). Early, small in size 
(about 6 inches long by 4 inches in diameter), weighs about l)z 
pounds, oval shaped, of dark green color, smooth skin. Flesh is rich 
yellow, somewhat coarse-grained, dry and mealy, of delicious flavor. 
Good keeper and can be baked same as Hubbard Squash. Fkt., 5c; 
oz., 15c; Ya lb., 35o; lb., $1.25. 
HUBBARD. (True Strain). Hard, tough, smooth shell of dark green 
color, and very rich, fine-grained tender flesh. Whether fruits grow 
large or small, they are equally desirable and there is no better sort 
to store for winter use. Fkt., 5c; oz., 15c; Ya lb., 35c; lb., $1.35. 
SWISS CHARD. (See page 11). 
WEISSE RUBE (Ger.) I urmps navone (it.) 
One ounce of seed sows 200 feet of row; 2 lbs. per acre. 
CULTURE. See inside back cover. 
PURPLE TOP WHITE GLOBE. This is a well-known Turnip, also 
sold under the name of Red Top White Globe. The roots grow to a 
good size, measuring 6 inches and more in diameter. They are nearly 
round in shape and show a rich purplish-red color on the upper part 
of the roots which extends above the surface. The lower portion is 
creamy white. The flesh is white, firm, crisp and of remarkably mild 
flavor. Fkt., 5c; oz., 10c; Ya lb., 20c; lb., 60c. 
PURPLE TOP STRAP-LEAF. The roots are quite flat, 4 to 6 inches in 
diameter. The upper portion of the root is of a deep purplish-red, the 
lower portion clear milky white. Fine-grained, sweet and tender. 
Grown extensively for fall and winter use. Fkt., 5c; oz., 10c; Ya lb., 
20c; lb., 60c. 
WHITE EGG. Tops small; flesh pure white, very sweet, firm and mild. 
Fkt., 5c; oz., 10c; Ya lb., 20c; lb., 65c. 
AMBER GLOBE. The roots are almost round. The skin a pale amber 
color. Fkt., 5c; oz., 10c; Ya lb., 20c; lb., 60c. 
Rutabagas—Swede Turnip 
KOHLRUBE, WRUCHEN (Ger.) CAVOLO NATONE (It.) 
Rutabagas require a longer season for maturing, hence should be sown 
earlier than turnips, or about June 15. 
LONG ISLAND PURPLE TOP (Special Strain). A great improvement 
in Purple Top yellow rutabaga. The roots are bright yellow with 
purple top and no “neck.” They are medium size, perfectly round or 
globe shaped, smooth and of fine quality, one of the best for table use. 
The stock we offer of this wonderful strain is smooth and uniform 
in shape. Fkt., 5c; oz., 10c; Ya lb., 25c; lb., 75c. 
THE HOLMES SEED COMPANY, CANTON, OHIO 
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