Lettuce 
WHrte Boston Cornell No. 43. A .strain of white Boston developed 
by Dr. J. E. Knott, New Y ork State Agriculture College. Produces 
larger, darker green plants than the parent strain. Leaves smooth 
Heart is buttery and yellow. Does exceptionally well on muck land' 
We urge growers who have not been successful 'in raising Big Boston 
Lettuce to try this new strain. Fkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 14 lb., 45c; lb., $l.5<k 
RAP *? S \ The leaves ar e crumpled and curled, very tender and 
britt le As the leaves grow upright, it can be planted fairly close and 
W!ll not rot because it does not come in contact with the ground An 
excellent forcing sort. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 14 lb., 45c; lb. $1 50 
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 extra heavy. Fkt., 10c; oz., 25c; y 4 lb., 70c; lb., $2.25. 
EARLY CURLED SIMPSON. Loose, curly leaves; firm and crisp Very 
popular. Fkt., 10c; oz., 15c; y 4 lb., 35c; lb., $1.25. 
CHICKEN LETTUCE. Plere 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 each 
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; *4 lb., 35c; lb., $1.10. 
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. 
Fkt., 10c; oz., 15c; y 4 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 of the 
most desirable varieties for the home garden as well as for market. 
Grows very quickly. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 14 lb., 35c; lb., $1.25. 
PRIZE-HEAD. A loose-leaved Lettuce. Produces a large bunch of 
crisp, frilled leaves, heavily tinged with brown. Grows rapidly and is 
early. Fkt., 10c; oz., 15c; y 4 lb., 35c; lb., $1.25. 
HANSON. Compact heads with curled leaves which are crisp and sweet. 
Very tender. Popular with home and market gardeners. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; y 4 lb., 35c; lb., $1.25. 
DARK COS (Romaine). A new strain that will stand heat and bad 
weather conditions. The leaves are dark green with self-folding- head. 
Height about 15 inches. AVe believe this to be a very valuable strain 
for the grower. Fkt., 10c; oz., 15c; y 4 lb., 45c; lb., $1.50. 
Watermelons 
NORTHERN GROWN 
WASSER-MELONE (Ger.) COCOMERO D’ACQUA (It.) 
One ounce of seed will plant 30 hills; 3 to 4 lbs. per acre. 
A well fertilized, loose, sandy soil is most conducive to the growth of 
AVatermelons. Other than the fact that they require more space their 
culture is much the same as that of muskmelons. 
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. Fkt., 10c; oz., 15c; y 4 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; y 4 lb., 30c; lb., $1.00. 
IMPROVED KLECKLEY SWEET No. 6. (Wilt-Resistant Strain). 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. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; y 4 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. Fkt., 10c; oz., 15c; y 4 lb., 30c; lb., $1.00. 
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; y 4 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 frost 
will keep for several months. A superb variety for home and market. 
Give them a trial. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; y 4 lb., 30c; lb., $1.00. 
THE HOLMES SEED COMPANY, YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO 
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Black Seeded Simpson Lettuce 
Improved Kleckley Sweet 
Stone Mountain 
Grand Rapids Lettuce 
