PEPPERS—Continued 
715 Sunnybrook Pkt., 10c; % o0z., 40c; 0z., 75c; % Ib., $2.20 
(70 days.) Also known as Squash and Cheese. This type is early, pro- 
lific and thick-meated. This is the Pepper which is so popular for 
__Pimientos” because of its extremely thick flesh and fine quality. 
(10 Pimiento Pkt., 10c; Y2 02., 40c; 02z., 75c; Y% lb., $2.20 
(75 days.) Also called Sweet Meat, Glory. Very sweet. A splendid 
variety for filling, for salads, for flavoring. The plants are very prolific, 
the Peppers medium in size and heart-shaped. When ripe they are a 
brilliant, attractive red. Flesh is thick and mild. 
Hot Peppers 
687 Hungarian Wax, Thick Block Type 
Pkt., 15c; % 0z., 50c; oz., 95c; “4 lb., $3.00 
(60 days.) Known as Bulgarian and Roumanian. This is an upright 
Pepper. In color, first light green, changing to light yellow, to orange, 
and finally to red when ripe. Size 234 inches in diameter and 4 inches 
long.. This variety is very eacly and prolific. The flesh is thick and 
agreeably pungent. They are used mostly in the light yellow stage of 
growth. 
688 Hungarian Wax, Long Type 
Pkt., 10c; % oz., 40c; 0z., 75c; % Ib., $2.20 
(60 days.) Fruits 2 inches in diameter at the top, tapering to 6 to 7 
inches long. Very symmetrical with a slight curve at the bottom. Fruits 
greenish yellow color, then turn to orange and bright red. Hot. 
690 Long Red Cayenne Pkt., lOc; Ye oz., 40c; 0z., 75c; % lb., $2.20 
(70 days.) A red, hot variety. The fruits are long and tapered, 5-inch 
pods taper from one-half inch to the point. 
692 Red Chili Pkt., 10c; Ye 0z., 40c; 0z., 75c; 4 lb., $2.20 
(80 days.) Small, very hot, cone-shaped fruits, 2 inches long and one- 
fourth inch across. Both skin and flesh are red. Prolific. 
Pumpkins 
A packet will plant 5 or 6 hills; 1 ounce about 25 hills; 4 pounds per acre. 
A few hills of Pumpkins in among the stalks of Corn will be appreciated 
around Thanksgiving time. Plant after danger of frost, May 15th, 1 inch 
deep, in hills 6 by 8 feet apart, allow four healthy plants to a hill. Use 
well-rotted manure if available, mixing thoroughly but keeping out of 
contact with the seed. ; 
735 Orange Winter Luxury Pkt. l0e= oz, Ise: Valox45e 
(75 days.) This new strain of Winter Luxury is a great improvement 
over the old type. They are of a deep orange color, beautifully netted; 
the flesh is very thick, deep orange-yellow; one of the finest for pies. 
733 Small Sugar or Pie Pitell0esge, docs 4 lb. 45¢c3 16.5 $1.35 
(75 days.) This variety is small, round, somewhat flattened, 8 to 10 
inches in diameter, slightly ribbed, of a deep orange color, and a good 
keeper. The flesh is a rich deep yellow, fine grained and very sweet. 
729 King of the Mammoths or Jumbo 
Phig l0c: oz,20c; 4 'lb.oocs 1b. $L75 
(83 days.) The largest of all Pumpkins, often weighing 100 lbs. or 
more. The fruits are flat, round; skin yellow; flesh bright: yellow, fine- 
grained and very thick. 
726 Cushaw, Green Striped = Pki., 10c; 0z., lsc; % Ib., 45c; lb., $1.35 
(75 days.) Fruits large, solid, thick, crookneck, smooth, white with 
green stripes; shell thin; flesh thick, cream colored, and sweet. — 
725 Connecticut Field or “Big Tom’’ 02z., 15c; M4 Ib. 45c; Ib., $1.35 
(70 days.) Very productive, large, orange colored field Pumpkin; a 
little deeper than round, slightly flattened. Extensively grown between 
Corn for stock. Flesh rich orange-yellow; fine grained, highly flavored. 
732 Mixed Pumpkins Oz., 15c; % Ib., 45c; 1b., $1.35 
All shades, colors and sizes. This mixture is especially offered to those 
who wish to grow a collection of the different kinds of Pumpkins for 
home use. 
Rhubarb 
One ounce to 150 feet of row. 
Rhubarb, rich in Vitamin C, is easy to grow, comes on year after year 
without bothersome care. 
775 Victoria Seed: Pkt., 10c; 0z., 20c; % lb., 70c 
Midseason variety with large stalks of clear red. Stalks are crisp, tender, 
juicy, and fine flavored. An excellent sort for market or home use. 
Cardina! Red No. 1 Strong Roots: Each 35c; 2 for 60c; 
3 for 85c; 5 for $1.35; 10 for $2.50, postpaid 
Now being grown in many regions and popular for its red color and 
large stalks which are tender and of excellent flavor. Is superior to others 
from standpoint of color, size and vigor. We offer roots only. 
THE HOLMES SEED COMPANY, YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO 
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