BLACK MEXICAN. (95 days). One of the sweetest and best; ears 8 
inches long, 8-rowed. 
Fkt., 10c; y 2 lb., 20c; 1 lb., 35c; 2 lbs., 60c; 5 lbs., $1.10; 10 lbs., $2.00; 
15 lbs., $2.85; 25 lbs., $4.50. 
COUNTRY GENTLEMAN (Shoe Peg). (96 days). An especially fine 
quality Corn. Ears 8 to 9 inches long, cob small, white and densely 
covered with long, slender, white grains, without row formation. 
Pkt., 10c; y 2 lb., 20c; lb., 30c; 2 lbs., 50c; 5 lbs., $1.10; 10 lbs., $1.90; 
15 lbs., $2.70; 25 lbs., $4.25. 
Stowell’s Evergreen. (92 days). (Selected early strain). Our 
northern grown seed is earlier than the western grown. The Corn is of 
better quality and matures ahead of the usual Evergreen. Ears are 
8 to 9 inches long, with 14 to 16 rows. A very popular sort. 
Pkt., 10c; y 2 lb., 20c; lb., 30c; 2 lbs., 50c; 5 lbs., $1.10; 10 lbs., $1.90; 
15 lbs., $2.70; 25 lbs., $4.25. 
Hybrid Sweet Corn 
MARCROSS P39. (75 days). In respect to uniformity, Marcross is better 
than average. The ear is rather large, length 7 to 8 inches; kernel 
medium yellow with 10 to 14 rows. Plant 6 feet in height, ear rather 
high on stock. Marcross is one of the better tasting Corns, being a top 
cross of Purdue 39 crossed on Golden Early Market. Excellent for 
market and home gardeners. 
Pkt., 15c; y 2 lb., 25c; lb., 40c; 2 lbs., 70c; 5 lbs., $1.60; 10 lbs., $2.90; 
15 lbs., $4.20; 25 lbs., $6.75; 100 lbs., $25.00. 
MARCROSS C13.6. (65 days.) As early as Golden Early Market. Ears 
mostly 12-rowed, 7 to 8 inches long, light golden, round kernels, uni¬ 
formity good, quality excellent. Very high resistance to wilt; yields 25 
per cent more than Golden Early Market. Very good market type. A 
real money-maker to the Sweet Corn grower. 
Pkt., 15c; y 2 lb., 25c; lb., 45c; 2 lbs., 80c; 5 lbs., $1.85; 10 lbs., $3.40; 
15 lbs., $4.95; 25 lbs., $8.00; 100 lbs., $30.00. 
WHIPCROSS P39C2. (85 days). A hybrid from the cross of two inbred 
lines resulting in great uniformity of growth and maturity. Stalk 
6 feet with green and leafy foliage. Ears 8 inches long, 14 to 16 rows. 
A medium husk covering gives some protection against ear worms. 
Very resistant to bacterial wilt. 
Pkt., 15c; y 2 lb., 25c; lb., 40c; 2 lbs., 70c; 5 lbs., $1.60; 10 lbs., $2.90; 
15 lbs., $4.20; 25 lbs., $6.75; 100 lbs., $25.00. 
GOLDEN CROSS BANTAM. (88 days). Very resistant to bacterial wilt, 
very productive and of exceptional quality and flavor. It is quite 
uniform in growth and maturity and is especially adapted to market, 
canning, and home gardens. Plants 6 feet tall, are dark green and 
leafy. Ears 8 inches long, 10 to 14 rows and broad, medium yellow 
kernels. Holds on stock in edible condition longer than any other va¬ 
riety. Husk covering affords considerable protection against ear worms. 
Pkt., 15c; y 2 lb., 25c; lb., 40c; 2 lbs., 70c; 5 lbs., $1.55; 10 lbs., $2.80; 
15 lbs., $4.05; 25 lbs., $6.50; 100 lbs., $24.00. 
Pop Corn 
One pound will plant 400 ft. row; 6 lbs. per acre. 
SOUTH AMERICAN. (T.N.T.). When popped, the kernels are larger 
than any other sort and are of a rich creamy yellow color. The flavor 
is truly delicious. The stalk grows 6 to 8 feet tall, and produces 2 or 
more ears which are 9 or more inches long. 
Pkt., 10c; y 2 lb., 20c; lb., 35c; 2 lbs., 60c; 5 lbs., $1.05; 10 lbs., $1.80. 
JAPANESE HULLESS or TOM THUMB. Dwarf-growing; heavy yielder; 
ears short, thick and uniform. The grain is of excellent popping 
quality and of delicious flavor. 
Pkt., 10c; y 2 lb., 20c; lb., 30c; 2 lbs., 50c; 5 lbs., $1.00; 10 lbs., $1.70. 
WHITE RICE. Very productive, excellent quality, very crisp and deli¬ 
cious. It pops perfectly white. 
Pkt., 10c; y 2 lb., 20c; lb., 30c; 2 lbs., 50c; 5 lbs., $1.00; 10 lbs., $1.70. 
JUNGE-KOHL (Ger.) Collards CAVOLO VERZATTE (It.) 
GEORGIA. Cultivation same as Cabbage, of which it is really a tall, 
loose-leaved form, grown for “greens.” Plant 3 feet high, forming a 
cluster of tender leaves at the top of its long stem. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; y 4 lb., 25c; lb., 75c. 
FELDSALAT (Ger.) CoTH Sdld(l VALERIANNT (It.) 
LARGE ROUND-LEAVED. Used for “greens” like spinach or as a salad. 
May be sown in the spring and fall. Succeeds best when sown in the 
early spring or in August. May be sown in September and wintered 
like spinach if given a little protection. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; y 4 lb., 35c; lb., $1.15. 
THE HOLMES SEED COMPANY, YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO 
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Holmes' 
Delicious 
Sweet Corn 
Marcross P 39 
Sweet Corn 
