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Purple Top White Globe Turnip 


SUMMER SQUASH—Continued 
A packet of seed will plant & hills; 1 ounce 25 hills; 4 to 5 lbs. per acre. 
Dark Green Zucchini. (Extra Long Strain.) A bush type. The fruits 
are smooth, cylindrical, rich dark green, often called ‘“‘Black.” 15 to 18 
inches long, 4 inches in diameter. The richer colored young fruits bring 
the top price on the market. It is claimed by many, Dark Green 
Zucchini has a better flavor than other strains, Try some this year. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 25c; 14 Ib., 60c; lb., $1.75. 
COCOZELLA. Excellent for home and market gardens. Fruits are long 
and slender, mottled dark and light green. They are used when 10 to 
12 inches long and while green. PkKt., 10c; oz., 20c; 144 1b., 60c; 1b., $1.75. 
Winter Squash 
A packet of seed will plant 8 hills; 1 ounce to 25 hills; 4 to 5 lbs. per acre. 
Buttercup. One of the finest Squash obtainable of the winter type. 
Is small, weighing only 3 to 4 lbs., but of very thick flesh. Is drum 
shape and has a small “button” or turban at the blossom end. Dark 
green in color. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; 1% I1hb., 75c. 
BLUE HUBBARD. A large variety having a hard, blue-gray shell. It is 
a long-keeping sort and of finest quality. ‘ 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; 14 1h., 60c; lb., $2.00. 
GOLDEN 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. Pkt., 10c; 02., 25c; % lhb., 60c; lb., $2.00. 
Golden Table Queen. Is acorn shaped, of a beautiful golden yellow 
color. The fruits measure 5 by 4 inches and are ideal for individua) 
serving. Flesh clear yellow, very sweet and fine grained. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 25c; 14 lb., 6O0c; lb,, $1.75. 
Golden Delicious. Has a very high quality and attractive appearance. 
Skin is a bright reddish orange, and the flesh is rich golden orange. 
Vigorous and productive. It cooks extra dry; fine grained and sweet. 
Ts a fine keeper for winter use. Excellent for pies. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; %4 lb., 50c; Ib., $1.60. 
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, Pkt., 10c; 0z., 25c; 1% 1b., 6O0c; 1b., $2.00. 
Table Queen or Acorn. (Des Moines). Early, small in size, about 5 
inches long by 4 inches in diameter), weighs about 1% pounds, oval 
shaped, of dark green color, smooth skin, Flesh is rich yellow, some- 
what coarse grained, dry and mealy, of delicious flavor. Good keeper 
and can be haked same as Hubbard Squash. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 25c; %4 Ih., 50c; 1lb., $1.60. 
ROYAL ACORN (Mammoth Table Queen). This is no doubt what you 
have been looking for, a large size Table Queen or Acorn type. The 
fruits have the same shape and fine dark green color as the popular 
small Table Queen. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; %4 I1b., 60c; 1b., $2.00. 
SWISS CHARD. (See page 11.) 
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Turnips 
A packet of seed will sow 50 feet of row; 1 ounce 250 feet. 
It requires I to 1% pounds per acre drilled; 2 to 2% pounds broadcast. 
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 
root which extends above the surface. The lower portion is creamy 
white. The flesh is white, firm, crisp and of remarkably mild flavor. 
PEt., 10c; 0z., 15¢; 14 Ib., 35c; Ib., '75c. 
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. 
Pkt., 5c; 0z., 15c5 44 Ib., 35c; Ih., 75c: 
Early White Ball. A fine early round pure white Turnip of excellent 
quality. Has small tops: grows quickly. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 15c; % Ib., 35c; lb., 85c. 
WHITE EGG. Tons small; flesh pure white, very sweet, firm and mild 
Pkt., 10c; 02z., 15c; 4% lb., 35c; 1b., 75c. 
AMBER GLOBE. The roots are almost round. The skin is a pale amber 
color. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 14 lb.,'35c; 1b., 75c, 
SEVEN TOP (Foliage Turnip). The tops give delicious spinach-like 
sreens; roots are not edible. Being hardy, they are much grown in the 
South. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; %4 1b., 35c; Ib., 75c. 
Rutabagas—-Swede Turnip 
LONG ISLAND PURPLE TOP. (Special Strain.) The roots are bright 
yellow with purple top. They are medium size, perfectly round or globe- 
shaped, smooth and of fine quality, one of the best for table use, This 
wonderful strain is smooth and uniform in shape. 
Fkt., 10c; 0z., 20c; 14 1b., 60c; 1b., $1.50. 
THE HOLMES SEED COMPANY, CANTON, OHIO 
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