Standard Yellow and White Varieties 
158 Golden Early Market. (Gill’s.) (65 days.) All around extra 
early corn. Those who have tried this corn found it to be as early as 
any large yellow sweet corn yet introduced. Market growers find 
Golden Early Market a profitable corn to grow as it comes on the mar- 
ket just when the price is at the top notch. Ears measure about 7 
inches, have 12 to 14 rows of pure golden kernels. The quality of the 
corn is excellent. It is one of the outstanding early corns, and is a 
money-maker for gardeners. Seed grown expressly for us, 
Pkt., 10c; 12 lb., 25c; 1b., 40c; 2 lbs., 75c; 5 lbs., $1.75. 
155 GOLDEN BANTAM. (78 days.) Early, golden yellow in color; ears 
6 to 7 inches long, 8-rowed, of delicious flavor. A popular sort for the 
garden. Our stock has been carefully selected and is superior. 
Pkt., 10c; 14 Ib., 25c; lb., 40c; 2 lbs., 75c; 5 lbs., $1.75. 
156 Golden or Bantam Evergreen. (90 days.) A cross between 
Golden Bantam and Evergreen; of fine quality. Ears 8 inches long, 
12- to 14-rowed; grains rather broad and deep, rich golden yellow color. 
Pkt., 10c; 44 1b., 25c; lb., 40c; 2 lbs., 75c; 5 1b8s., $1.75. 
165 Whipple’s Yellow. (75 days.) This corn has the largest ears of 
any corn of equal earliness. Bars are 8 to 9 inches long and have 14 
to 18 rows of deep yellow kernels of supreme quality. Often the tall 
stalks produce two large ears. Its attractive appearance and extreme 
earliness make it one of the most profitable sorts to grow for market. 
Pkt., 10c; 144 1b., 25c; 1b., 40c; 2 lbs., 75c; 5 1bs., $1.75. 
145 HOLMES’ DELICIOUS. (78 days.) Holmes’ Delicious will produce 
ears 7 to 9 inches long, 14 rows of broad, deep grains of the most de- 
licious flavor. If you want a corn to come in early and have the size of 
the Evergreen, and sell at sight on the market, plant Holmes’ Delicious. 
Pkt., 10c; 14% 1b., 25c; lb., 45c; 2 1bs., 85c; 5 lhs., $2.00. 
144 HOWLING MOB. (84 days.) Large-eared early sweet corn. Ears 
7 to 8 inches long, with 12 to 14 rows of white kernels fairly broad and 
well filled. It is grown for marekt and home garden. 
Pkt., 10c; 14 1b., 25c; lb., 40c; 2 Ibs., 75c; 5 1bs., $1.75. 
140 EARLY EVERGREEN. (90 days.) Valuable market sort, maturing 
earlier than Stowell’s Evergreen. 16 to 18 rows of very deep, white, 
sweet, tender kernels. 
Pkt., 10c; 1% lb., 25c; lb., 40c; 2 lbs., 75c; 5 lbs., $1.75. 
138 COUNTRY GENTLEMAN. (Shoe Peg.) (95 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; 1% Ib., 25c; lb., 40c; 2 lbs., 75c; 5 1bs., $1.75. 
146 Stowell’s Evergreen. (95 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; 1% lb., 25c; 1b., 40c; 2 lbs., 75c; 5 lbs., $1.75. 
137 BLACK MEXICAN. (87 days.) One of the sweetest and best; ears 8 
inches long, 8-rowed. 
Pkt., 10c; 1%4 Ib., 25c; lb., 40c; 2 lbs., 75c; 5 1bs., $1.75. 
Pop Corn 
One packet will plant 100 feet of row; 1 pound 400 feet; 6 pounds per acre. 
172 SOUTH AMERICAN, (T.N.T.) (100 days.) When popped, the ker- 
nels 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. 
170 JAPANESE HULLESS or TOM THUMB. (85 days.) Dwarf grow- 
ing; heavy yielder; ears short, thick and uniform. The grain is of ex- 
cellent popping quality and of delicious flavor, 
174 WHITE RICE. (90 days.) Very productive, excellent quality, very 
erisp and delicious. It pops perfectly white. 
Price Any Pop Corn: . 
Pkt., 10c; 4% 1b., 25c; lb., 40c; 2 Ibs., 75c; 5 lbs., $1.75. 
Collards 
400 GEORGIA. (75 days.) 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., 15c; % Ib., 45c; lb., $1.25. 
Cress 
410 Fine Curled (Pepper Grass). (40 days.) It grows very quickly 
and is of the easiest culture. The finely cut leaves may be used for 
AL worine salads, for garnishing, or aS a green in sandwiches. 
Pkt., 10c; % 0z., 25c; 0z., 45c. 
_ Chicory 
398 Witloof (French Endive). (110 days.) Sow seed in the spring, dig 
roots in the fall; place them in boxes and cover with 10 inches of 
sand, light soil or peat moss. Water and keep in a warm place indoors. 
In about a month the sprouts should appear when the tight blanched 
heads of young leaves are ready for use as a delicious and appetizing 
salad. Pkt., 10c; 4% 0oz., 35c; 02., 65c. 
452 Asparagus or Celery. (100 days.) The young dandelion-like 
leaves make a tasty salad and are delicious when boiled as ‘‘greens’”’; 
may be cut several times in a season. Use either blanched or green. 
Very easy to grow. 
Pkt., 10c; 1% 0z., 40c; oz., 75c. 
THE HOLMES SEED COMPANY, YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO 
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