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Lettuce 
White Boston Cornell No. 43. 4 strain of white Boston developed 
by New York 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. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 20c; 14 Ib., 55c; % Ib., $1.00. 
GRAND RAPIDS. 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 contact with the ground. An 
excellent forcing sort. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 20c; 1% lb., 60c; % Ib., $1.00. 
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. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 30c; 1% lb., 85c; 1% lb., $1.50. 
EARLY CURLED SIMPSON. Loose, curly leaves; firm and crisp. Very 
popular. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 44 lb., 60c; 1% Ib., $1.00. 
CHICKEN 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. 
PkKt., 10c; 0z., 15c; %4 Ib., 50c; 1% lhb., 85c. 
MIGNONETTE. Splendid for the home garden. Small, compact, globular 
heads; firm, leaves frilled, heart well blanched, almost white, of excel- 
lent quality. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 35c; 14 lb., 95c. 
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; 0z., 20c; 1% 1b., 60c; 14 l1b., $1.00. 
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., 10c; 0z., 20c; 44 1b., 60c; 14 Ihb., $1.00. 
PRIZE-HEAD. A _ loose-leaved Lettuce. Produces a large bunch of 
crisp, frilled leaves, heavily tinged with brown. Grows rapidly and is 
early. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 20c; 1% lhb., 60c; 14 1b., $1.00. 
HANSON. Compact heads with curled leaves which are crisp and sweet. 
Very tender. Popular with home and market gardeners. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 20c; 14 lb., 6Oc; 1% 1hb., $1.00. 
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. We believe this to be a very valuable strain 
for the grower. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; % lb., 75c; % Ilb., $1.25. 
Watermelons 
A packet will plant about 8 hills; 1 ounce 25 to 30 hills; 3 to 4 pounds per acre. 
A well fertilized, loose, sandy soil is most conducive to the growth of 
Watermelons. 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. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 20c; 4% Ib., 60c; 144 1b., $1.00. 
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., 10c; 0z., 15c; 4% Ihb., 45c; % l1b., 80c. 
IMPROVED KLECKEKLEY 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; 0z., 15c; %4 lhb., 45c; % 1b., 80c. 
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; %4 lb., 45c; 144 Ihb., 80c. 
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., 10c; oz., 15c; % lb., 45c; 4% Ih., 80c. 
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; %4 lh., 45c; \% I1hb., 80c. 
THE HOLMES SEED COMPANY, YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO 
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Black Seeded Simpson Lettuce 

Grand Rapids Lettuce 
Dixie Queen 
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