Dandelion 
_ One ounce of seed sows 150 feet of drill; 5 lbs. per acre. 
Sow in May or June, in warm, rich soil. Some of the plants will be 
ready for use in September, the remainder the following spring. 
450 Arlington’s Thick-Leaved 
Pkt., 15¢; ¥% oz., 35c; 0z., 60c; % 1b., $1.75 
(95 days.) Dark green. This desirable variety has large thick leaves of 
excellent quality. Plants upright and far superior to common Dandelions. 
452 Italian (Ciccoria Catalogna) 
Pkt., 10c; Y% 0z.,30c; 02z., 50c; % lb., $1.45 
(100 days.) Sometimes called Asparagus Chicory. Resembles Common 
Dandelion, but its leaves are more upright. 
Dill 
A packet will sow 10 feet of row; 1 ounce 50 feet. 
503 Long Island Mammoth Pkt., 10c; 02., 20c; % Ib., 45c; lb., $1.25 
(70 days.) Annual. Sow in spring in spot you want it to grow as it 
does not transplant. Seeds and leaves are used in making dill pickles. 
Seeds are also used in soups, stews and for making dill vinegar. 
Eggplant 
A packet of seed produces about 50 plants; 1 ounce about 2000 plants; %4 1b. per acre. 
Eggplants are a delicacy that gives variety to the menu of the home 
gardener and proves profitable to the market gardener. Sow inside about 
March Ist. Plant outside about May 20th or after danger of frost. Soil 
should be rich and well manured, although they favor only mild acidity. 
Diseases are less troublesome on acid soils. 
455 Black Beauty Pkt.. 10c; Y 0z., 35c; 02z., 65c; % 1b., $2.00 
(80 days.) (Select.) ‘This stock has been selected. It is early, yields 
exceedingly heavy and produces beautiful even colored, black, glossy 
fruits, which bring the best prices in the market. You will find this 
Select Strain uniformly profitable. ' 
458 Fort Myers Market Pkt., 10c; ¥% 02., 35c; 0z., 65c; % lb., $2.00 
(83 days.) Vigorous and very productive high bush variety, holding 
fruits off the ground. Fruits 8 to 10 inches long, 5/7 to 614 inches in 
diameter, nearly egg-shaped. Deep purplish black color. 
Endive 
A packet of seed will sow 20 feet of row; I ounce 100 feet; 5 pourtds per acre. 
466 Cos Type Batavian Pkt., 15c; 0z., 30c; % 1b., $1.00 
(95 days.) All-America Winner. This is unlike any Endive we have 
ever seen. Has a broader round leaf than Full Heart Batavian, the plant 
is more erect. Will blanch to a clear yellow with crisp, tender leaves 
and a sweet distinct flavor. Resembles Cos Lettuce at maturity. 
467 Beep Heart Fringed Pkt., 10c; 02., 25c; % 1b., 70c; Y Ib., $1.45 
(90 days.) All-America Winner. It is curled-leaf type, having fringed 
leaves and deep heart surrounded by pure white midribs. Growth is 
markedly upright. It won’t disappoint you. 
471 Green Curled Pancalier (Full-Hearted Strain) 
Pkt., 10c; 02., 20c; % 1b., 60c; Y¥% 1b., $1.00 
(95 days.) Grows larger than Green Curled. It is later in maturing but 
when well grown on good soil, it forms a large full heart of fine quality. 
When blanched, the heads are delicate yellow in the heart and very 
attractive. Used largely by market growers. Pink ribbed. 
465 Full-Heart Batavian (Escarolle) 
Pkt., 10c; 02z., 25c; %4 Ib., 70c; Y% 1b., $1.20 
(90 days.) A broad variety with more or less twisted and waved leaves 
and thick white mid-ribs. The inner leaves form a fairly firm head 
which blanches to a creamy white and is crisp, tender and of fine flavor. 
Unsurpassed for salads. 
Fennel or Italian Finocchio 
506 Florence Pkt., 10c; 0z., 25c; % Ib., 75c 
(110 days.) It makes an excellent salad and is also boiled for use as a 
vegetable. The flavor is sweet, spicy and very distinct. It should be 
sown between July 15th and August Ist. 
Herbs 
Herbs delight in a rich, mellow soil. Sow in early spring in shallow 
drills 1 foot apart; cover lightly with fine soil, and when up a few inches 
thin out, or transplant into a es beds. (*) are perennials. 
kt. Pkt. 
495 Basil, Sweet.......... $0.10 503 Dill Mammoth ....... $0.10 
496 Boragze  1.G6. to oe 15 505Sweet Fennel......... 10 
407, * CaraWay o. 20:0. 2s: 10 509 *Sage, Broad-Leaved 15 
500 *Chives ...........---- 15. 510Savory, Summer ...... 10 
501 Coriander ............. 10 
THE HOLMES SEED COMPANY, YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO 
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Black Beauty Eggplant 

Green Curled Endive 
(Pink Ribbed) 

Full Heart Batavian (Escarolle) Endive 
