SUMMER SQUASH—Continued. 
809 DARK GREEN ZUCCHINI. (65 days.) A bush type of Italian 
Vegetable Marrow. The fruits are cylindrical in shape and such a dark 
green in color that they are often called black. They have no stripes. 
The fruits measure 12 to 15 inches in length and 4 to 5 inches in 
diameter. However, they are best if picked at 8 to 10 inches. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 25c; 1%4 lb., 70c; 1% 1b., $1.15. 
800 COCOZELLE. (65 days.) A bush Italian Vegetable Marrow. The 
fruits are straight, almost cylindrical and the skin is a dark green 
with light stripes. They are best when 6 to 8 inches long, although 
at maturity they will reach a length of 18 to 20 inches and 4 or 5 
inches in diameter. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; %4 1b., 70c; 1% lb., $1.15. 
Winter Squash 
A packet of seed will plant 8 hills; 1 ounce 25 hills; 4 to 5 lbs. per acre. 
827 Royal Acorn (Mammoth Table Queen.) (60 days.) 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; 0z., 25c; 44 Ib., 75c; 1% Ib., $1.25. 
823 BLUE HUBBARD. (105 days.) The fruit is attractive, blue-gray 
color, large, rough and rugged. The flesh is thick, of deep color, and 
a fine flavor and texture. This squash has proved a very profitable 
farm crop as the demand for them is steadily growing. It is also 
good to raise in the garden because of its heavy yield and excellent 
storage qualities. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 35c; %4 1b., $1.00; 44 Ib., $1.75. 
824 GOLDEN HUBBARD. (100 days.) Of deep orange-red color, mod- 
erately 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; 0z., 25c; 4%4 lb., 75c; 1% Ihb., $1.25. 
820 Golden Delicious. (100 days.) Has a very high quality and at- 
tractive 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. Is a fine keeper for winter use. Excellent for pies. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 25c; 1% Ib., 60c; % Ib., $1.00. 
825 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 
Golden Delicious Squash to store for winter use. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; %4 lb., 75c; 44 Ib., $1.25. 
828 TABLE QUEEN or ACORN. (60 days.) This is also known as 
Des Moines. A vining variety of excellent quality that is highly popu- 
lar for individual baking, The fruits are acorn-Shaped, about 6 inches 
long, 4% inches in diameter. They are sharply ribbed and a dark, 
glossy green. The flesh of this Squash is of medium thickness, light 
yellow, fine grained, sweet and delicious in flavor. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 25c; %4 1b., 75c; 44 Ib., $1.25. 
BUTTERNUT. (See page 3.) 
SWISS CHARD. (See page 9.) 
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Turnips 
A packet of seed will sow 50 feet of row; 1 ounce 250 feet. 
_ It requires 1 to 1% pounds per acre drilled; 2 to 2% pounds broadcast. 
913 Extra-Early White Milan. (45 days.) Old favorite for home, 
market gardens and especially desirable for forcing, being more popu- 
fe lar on some markets because of the color of the roots. Flesh is pure 
eee white, of fine flavor, mild and tender. 
fo Pkt., 10c; 0z., 20c; 14 1b., 30c; Ihb., $1.00. 
919 Purple Top White Globe. (55 days.) This is a well known 
turnip; also sold under the name of Red Top White Globe. The roots 
a o.. grow to a good Size, measuring 6 inches and more in diameter. They 
Hubbard 7 . are nearly round in shape and show a rich purplish red color on the 
Squash . upper part of the root which extends above the surface. The lower 
portion is creamy white. The flesh is white, firm, crisp and of remark- 
ably mild flavor, Pkt., 10c; 0z., 20c; %4 Ib., 30c; 1b., $1.00. 
918 PURPLE TOP STRAP-LEAF. (45 days.) 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., 10c; 0z., 20c; % Ib., 80c; Ib., $1.00. 
914 Early White Ball. (40 days.) A fine early round pure white 
turnip of excellent quality. Has small tops; grows quickly. 
. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 20c; %4 lb., 30c; 1b., $1.00. 
915 Golden Ball. (57 days.) Also known as Orange Jelly. Perfectly 
globe-shaped, bright creamy yellow Turnips with appetizing, pale 
amber-colored flesh. Best of the yellow-fleshed varieties. Adapted for 
either spring or fall planting. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 20c; 44 1b., 30c; 1b., $1.00. 
923 Shogoin. Best variety for “greens.” (45 days.) This turnip is 
grown mostly for “greens’ and is much superior to the old “Seven 
Top.” The tops grow rapidly and in great abundance; and is of mild, 
pleasant flavor when cooked. The Turnips are flattened, pure white. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 20c; 4% 1b., 30c; 1b., $1.00. 
Rutabagas—Swede Turnip 
932 LONG ISLAND PURPLE TOP. (Special Strain.) (100 days.) The 
roots are bright yellow with purple top. They are medium Size, per- 
fectly 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. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 20c; %4 1b., 30c; lb., $1.00. 
RT CES THE HOLMES SEED COMPANY, CANTON, OHIO 
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