
Lettuce 
556 White Boston Cornell No. 43. (76 days.) A 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; 02., 20c; 14 lb., 55c; 1% Ib., $1.20. 
531 GRAND RAFIDS. (42 days.) 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; oz., 25c; 14 1b., 70c; 14 1b., $1.20, 
_ +532 Resistant Grand Rapids. (oficial Strain.) (42 days.) Devel- 
oped 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; 4% lb., $1.50. 
529 EARLY CURLED SIMPSON. (45 days.) Loose, curly leaves; firm 
and crisp. Very popular. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 14 Ib., G00; 44 1b., $1.00. 
542 MIGNONETTE. (66 days.) Splendid for the home garden. Small, 
compact, globular heads; firm, leaves frilled, heart well blanched, 
almost white, of excellent quality. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 250; %4 lb., 850. 
541 MAY KING (Wayahead). 66 days. 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; oz., 20c; bc lb., 60c; 1% lb., $1.10. 
522 Biack-Seeded Simpson. (45 days.) 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., 6GOc; 1% lb., $1.10. 
550 PRIZE-HEAD. (48 days.) A loose-leaved lettuce. Produces a large 
bunch of crisp, filled leaves, heavily tinged with brown. Grows rapidly 
and is early. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 20c; 44 lb., 60c; % I1b., $1.00. 
535 HANSON. (82 days.) Compact heads with curled leaves which are 
crisp and sweet. Very tender. Popular with home and market gar- 
deners. Fkt., 10c; 0z., 20c; % Ib., 6GOc; 14 I1hb., $1.10. 
552 DARX COS (Romaine). (70 days.) 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; 0z., 25c; 1% lh., 75c; 14 lb., $1.25. 
OAK LEAF. (See page 3.) 
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. 
599 Early Kansas. (80 days.) Known as Kansas King-Hutchison- 
‘Russian Red Seeded. Large fruit, very productive, nearly round, bright 
green with broad stripes of light green. Flesh red, thick, crisp, excel- 
lent flavor. Thin, tough rind. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 25c; 14 1b., 75c; 14 lb., $1.25. 
598 Dixie Queen. (85 days.) A good home garden melon of excellent 
quality. Fruits nearly round, light green striped with dark green, 
weigh 30 to 35 pounds; rinds thin but tough. The deep red flesh 
is crisp and sweet. The few seeds are white. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; % Ib., 75c; 44 I1b., $1.25. 
596 COLE’S EARLY. (80 days.) (Known as Harris Earliest.) A splen- 
did 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 lus- 
cious. Very early and will mature large crops in the northern states, 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 20c; 1% 1b., 50c; 14 lb., 90c. 
618 IMPROVED KLECKLEY SWEET No.6. (85 days.) (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., 20c; 14 1b., 60c; 1% I1hb., $1.00. 
609 Stone Mountain. (90 days.) 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., 20c; % 1b., 50c; 14 Ib., 90c. 
613 TOM WATSON. (95 days.) A long, deep green melon with bright 
red flesh, crisp and sweet. The rind is tough and stands shipping 
better than others. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 20c; 4% lb. 50c; % Ib., 90c. 
615 WINTER QUEEN. (90 days.) Has a wide 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; 0z., 20c; 14 1b., 60c; 1% Ib., $1.00. 
HONEY CREAM. (See page 5.) 
THE HOLMES SEED COMPANY, YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO 
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Black Seeded Simpson Lettuce 


Grand Rapids Lettuce 
Dixie Queen 
Stone Mountain 
