Lettuce 
521 Big Boston Pkt., 10c; 0z., 25c; % 1b., 75c; Y% Ib., $1.25 
(76 days.) The heads being large are firm and good quality, uniformly 
solid, compact, stand for a long time. Big Boston is excellent for late 
crop, as it heads well in cold weather and is not injured by early frost. 
You will find our strain exceptionally fine. 
520 Bibb (See page 5.) Pkt., 15c; ¥% 02., 25c; 02., 45c 
527 Crisp-as-Ice Pkt., 10c; 02z., 25c; % lb., 75c; Y% Ib., $1.25 
(76 days.) A fine, early, solid head Lettuce, very compact, crisp, tender 
and of excellent quality. The edges of the leaves are tipped with brown. 
One of the best early varieties for the home garden, 
533 Great Lakes Pkt., 15c; oz., 60c; % 1b., $1.50 
(See page 3.) 
556 White Boston Cornell 43 
the Pkt., 10c; 0z., 25c; % Ib., 75c; % Ib., $1.25 
(76 days.) A strain of white Boston developed by New York State 
Agriculture College. Produces larger, darker green plants than the 
parent strain. Leaves smooth. Heart is buttery and yellow. Does ex- 
ceptionally well on muck land. We urge growers who have not been 
successful in raising Big Boston Lettuce to. try this new strain. 
531 Grand Rapids Pkt., 10c; 0z., 25c; % 1b., 70c; % Ib., $1.15 
(42 days.) Leaves are crumpled, curled, very tender and brittle; as they 
grow upright, it can be planted fairly close and will not rot as it does 
not come in contact with the ground. Excellent for forcing. 
532 Resistant Grand Rapids Pit., 10c; 0z., 30c; %4 lb., 85c; % lb., $1.35 
(42 days.) Developed by Dr. Ira C. Hoffman of Ohio Agricultural 
Experiment Station. Grows faster, maturing a few days earlier than 
other strains. Plants are compact, stocky and extra heavy. 
541 May King (Wayahead) Pkt., 10c; 0z., 25c; %4 lb., 65c; ¥% Ib., $1.10 
(66 days.) Practically the earliest head Lettuce. A very quick grower: 
heads medium-sized and light green. Inside a rich buttery yellow. 
522 Black-Seeded Simpson = Pkt., 10c; 02., 25c; %4 1b., 65c; % lb., $1.10 
(45 days.) Produces a mass of light green, curly leaves, each individual 
plant attaining a large size. Very fine. One of the most desirable va- 
rieties for the home garden as well as for market. Grows very quickly. 
550 Prize-Head Pkt., 10c; 02., 25c; % Ilb., 65c; Y 1b., $1.10 
(48 davs.) A loose-leaved Lettuce. Produces a large bunch of crisp, 
frilled leaves, heavily tinged with brown. Grows rapidly and is early. 
552 Dark Green Cos (Romaine) Pkt., 10c; 0z., 25c; % Ib., 75c 
(70 days.) A new strain that will stand heat and bad weather conditions. 
The leaves are dark green with self-folding head. Height about 15 
inches. We believe this to be a very valuable strain for the grower. 
548 Oak Leaf. (See page 2.) 
Watermelons 
A packet will plant about 8 hills; 1 ounce 25 to 30 hills; 3 to 4 pounds per acre. 
599 Early Kansas Pkt., 10c; 0z., 30c; % 1b., 85c; Ye 1b., $1.50 
(80 days.) Known as Kansas King-Hutchison-Russian Red Seeded. 
Large, very productive; nearly round, bright green with broad stripes of 
light green. Flesh red, thick, crisp, fine flavor. Thin, tough rind. 
598 Dixie Queen Pkt., 10c; 0z., 30c; % 1b., 85c; % Ib., $1.50 
(85 days.) A good home garden Melon. Fruits nearly round, light green 
striped dark green, weigh 30 to 35 pounds; rind thin but tough, Deep’ 
red flesh is crisp and sweet. The few seeds are white. 
596 Cole’s Early Pkt., 10c; 0z., 25c; %4 1b., 70c; % Ib., $1.10 
(80 days.) (Known as Harris Earliest.) A splendid Melon for the 
North. What they lack in size they more than make up in number and 
quality. Rind green, striped a lighter shade. Flesh bright red, crisp, 
delicate texture, juicy and sparkling, sweet and luscious. Very early and 
- will mature large crops in the northern states. 
618 Improved Kleckley Sweet No. 6 
Pkt., 10c; 02z., 20c; %4 Ib., 60c; % 1b., $1.00 
(85 days.) (Wilt-Resistant Strain.) It is a favorite shipping Melon and 
rapidly growing in favor. The Melons grow oblong, with very dark 
green skin, flesh deep scarlet-red, solid heart. Don’t fail to plant “sweet- 
est of all”—the best home and nearby market Watermelon yet introduced. 
609 Stone Mountain — Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; % I1b., 70c; % I1b., $1.10 
(90 days.) One of the best early melons for the North. Largest of the 
early varieties and of excellent high quality. The fruit is large, almost 
round, dark green, with bright red flesh which is of delicious sweetness. 
615 Winter Queen : Pkt., 10c; 0z., 20c; % Ib., 50c; Y lb., 90c 
(90 days.) Has a white skin with deep red flesh of excellent quality. 
They are round, of medium size, and if picked before frost will keep 
several months. Superb for home and market. Give them a trial. 
603 Honey Cream. (See page 4.) Pkt., 15c; 02., 50c; % 1b., $1.40 
THE HOLMES SEED COMPANY, CANTON, OHIO 
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