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Purple Top White Globe Turnip 

SUMMER SQUASH—Continued 
809 Dark Green Zucchini  Pt., 10c; 02z., 30c; %4 1b., 75c; % Ib., $1.20 
(65 days.) A bush type of Italian Vegetable Marrow. Fruits cylindrical 
and such a dark green that they are often called black. They have no 
stripes. Fruits are 12 to 15 inches in length and 4 to 5 inches in diam- 
eter. However, they are best if picked at 8 to 10 inches. 
800 Cocozelle Pkt., 10c; 02., 30c; % 1b., 75c; Y 1b., $1.29 
(65 days.) A bush Italian Vegetable Marrow. The fruits are straight, 
almost cylindrical and the skin is dark green with yellow 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. 
Winter Squash 
A packet of seed will plant 8 hills; 1 oz. 25 hills; 4 to 5 lbs. per acre. 
827 Royal Acorn Pkt., 10c; 0z., 30c; %4 lb., 70c; % 1b., $1.15 
(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. 
823 Blue Hubbard Pkt., 10c; 02., 35c; % 1b., $1.00; % Ib., $1.75. 
(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. 
824 Golden Hubbard Pkt., 10c; 02z., 30c; % 1b., 85c; % Ib., $1.35 
(100 days.) Of deep orange-red color, moderately warted. ~Flesh deep 
orange-red, dry, fine grained, of very good quality. Similar in shape and 
form to the True Habbard, not so large and earlier. Keeps well. 
820 Golden Delicious Pkt., 10c: 0z., 30c3 4 1b.,-85c; Ye 1b, $135 
(100 days.) Has a very high quality and attractive 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. 
825 Hubbard (True Strain) Pt. 10c; 0z., 30c; %4 lb., 85c; % 1b., $1.35 
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 to store for winter use. 
828 Table Queen or Acorn Phit., 10c; 0z., 30c; %4 1b., 70c; % 1b., $1.15 
(60 days.) This is also known as Des Moines. A vining variety of ex- 
cellent quality that is highly popular for individual baking. The fruits 
are acorn-shaped, about 6 inches long, 4'4 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. 
BUTTERNUT (See page 5) 
SWISS CHARD (See page 9) 
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. 
919 Purple Top White Globe  Pit., 10c; 0z., 20c; V4 1b., 35c; Ib., $1.00 
(55 days.) A well known Turnip; also sold under the name of Red Top 
White Globe. The roots grow to good size, 6 inches or more in diam- 
eter. They are nearly round and a rich purplish red on the upper part 
of the root which extends above the surface. The lower portion is 
creamy white. Flesh is white, firm, crisp and of remarkably mild flavor. 
918 Purple Top Strap-Leaf = Pkt., 10c; o0z., 20c; %4 lb., 35c; lb., $1.00 
(45 days.) Roots quite flat, 4 to 6 inches in diameter. The upper por- 
tion is a deep purplish red, the lower portion clear milky white. Fine 
grained, sweet, tender. Grown extensively for fall and winter use. 
914 Early White Ball Pkt., 10c; 0z., 20c; %4 1b., 35c; Ib., $1.00 
(40 days.) A fine early round, pure white turnip of excellent quality. 
Has small tops; grows quickly. 
915 Golden Ball Pkt., 10c; 02z., 20c; % 1b., 35c; 1b., $1.00 
(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. 
922 Seven Top (Foliage Turnip.) 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; %4 Ib., 35c; 1b., $1.00 
(50 days.) Much grown for “greens” in the South. Roots are not edible. . 
Rutabagas—Swede Turnip 
932 Long Island Purple Top (Special Strain) _ 
Pkt., 10c; 02z., 20c; % Ib., 35c; 1b., $1.00 
(100 days.) Bright yellow with purple top. Medium size, perfectly 
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. 
THE HOLMES SEED COMPANY, CANTON, OHIO 
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