Standard Yellow and White Varieties 
158 Golden Early Market (Gill’s) 
Phin lOcs To bb 2c ib 40652 Tbs: 75¢:.5. lbs., $1.75 
(65 days.) All around extra early Corn. Those who have tried this found 
it to be as early as any large yellow Sweet Corn yet introduced. Market 
growers find Golden Early Market profitable as it comes on the market 
just when the price is at the top notch. Ears about 7 inches long, have 
12 to 14 rows of pure golden kernels. Excellent quality. One of the out- 
standing early Corns, and a moneymaker. Seed grown expressly for us. 
155 Golden Bantam 
Pktl0es. 54 lbz25eclbe 40c; 2. lbs. Zac: 5. 1b. $1.75 
(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. 
156 Goiden or Bantam Evergreen 
Pht l0ceeilbaizocs.tb..40¢c> 2 lbs. 75c; 5 lbs.,. $1.75 
(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. 
165 Whipple’s Yellow 
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(75 days.) This has the largest ears of any Corn of equal earliness. Ears 
8 to 9 inches long, with 14 to 18 rows of deep yellow kernels of supreme 
quality. Often they produce 2 large ears to the stalk. Attractive appear- 
ance and extreme earliness make it one of the most profitable market sorts. 
144 Howling Mob Pit., 10c; Y Ib., 25c; 1b., 40c; 2 lbs., 75c; 5 lbs., $1.75 
(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 market and home garden. 
138 Country Gentleman 
Pkt. lL0cs 36 (bs, 25e%1lb. 40c; 2 :lbs., 75c: 5 lbs... $1.75 
(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. 
146 Stowell’s Evergreen 
Pkt., 10c; % lb., 25c; lb:, 40c; 2 lbs., 75cx 5 lbs., $1.75 
(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. 
137 Black Mexican Pkt., 10c; % 1b., 25c; lb., 40c; 2 lbs., 75c; 5 lbs., $1.75 
(87 days.) One of the sweetest and best; ears 8 inches long, 8-rowed. 
Pop Corn 
One packet will plant 100 feet of row; 1 pound 400 feet; 6 pounds per acre. 
172 South American (T.N.T.) 
Pei wl0ce ae lox 2oeslb. 40c; 2 lbs. (5c; 5 lbs., $1.75 
(100 days.) When popped, the kernels are larger than any other sort 
and of a rich creamy yellow. The flavor is delicious. The stalk grows 
6 to 8 feet tall, producing 2 or more ears 9 or more inches long. 
170 Japanese Hulless or Tom Thumb 
Pkt., 10c; % 16., 25c; lb., 40c; 2 lbs., 75c; 5 lbs., $1.75 
(85 days.) Dwarf growing; heavy yielder; ears short, thick and uniform. 
The grain is of excellent popping quality and of delicious flavor. 
174 White Rice Pkt., 10c; Y lb., 25c; 1b., 40c; 2 lbs., 75c; 5 Ibs., $1.75 
(90 days.) Very productive, excellent quality, very crisp and delicious. 
It pops perfectly white. 
Collards 
400 Georgia Bictetoe 10n.oc: +54 10:, 30€; Lb., $1.00 
(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. 
Cress 
410 Fine Curled (Pepper Grass) Pkt., 10c;  0z., 25c; 02., 45c 
(40 days.) It grows very quickly and is of the easiest culture. The finely 
cut leaves may be used for flavoring salads, for garnishing, or as a green 
in sandwiches. Chicory 
398 Witloof (French Endive) Pkt., 10c; ¥% oz., 35c; 0z., 60c 
(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. 
452 Asparagus or Celery Pkt., 10c; Y% 02., 30c; 02., 50c; Y% 1b., $1.45 
(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. 
THE HOLMES SEED COMPANY, YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO 
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Marcross Sweet Corn 
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Golden or Bantam Evergreen Sweet Corn 
