SUPERIOR TESTED FLOWER SEED SPECIALTIES 
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Holmes Seed Company, Harrisburg, Pa. 
holmes' rex begonia 
HOLMES' 
Rex Begonia 
EXQUISITE FOLIAGE PLANT 
Every one knows the Begonia, but not all are 
acquainted with the fact that this strain of Rex 
JBegonia has been hybridized and improved to such 1 
an extent that the transformation makes one who I 
has admired the old variety marvel at the charm- J 
ing effect these foli- 
age plants present. 
The seed is very 
small and must be 
sown carefully and 
not deep, merely 
■covered. Sow in 
boxes or pots. One 
of the prettiest 
house plants in cul- 
tivation. (See illus- 
tration above.) Pkt. 
10 cts.,3pkts. 25 
<cts. 
HOLMES' prize cockscomb 
Holmes' 
IANT- FLOWERING BALSAM, HOLMES ' 
SUPERB CAMELLIA-FLOWERED 
GROWS AND BLOOMS THE FIRST 
YEAR FROM SEED SOWN IN SPRING 
In its extraordinary size, perfect form and brilliant colors, this fine strain of Balsam 
surpasses all others, and yields an abundance of beautiful flowering sprays extremely 
attractive for table decoration. Handsome specimens can be grown in pots as effectively as 
when bedded. The illustration gives one an idea of the magnificence of this splendid bloomer, 
and shows the rose-like appearance of the flowers. We heartily recommend this to all our 
friends. Pkt. S cts,,, 6 pkts. 25 cts. 
Cineraria 
HOLMES' PRIZE STRAIN 
Our Superb Prize Strain of Cineraria is 
listinguished by its splendid variety of color, 
ncluding every conceivable shade of pink, 
sarmine, crimson and blue, varying from 
che palest forget-me-not to the richest 
dolet, as well as pure white, and the gor- 
geous bicolors of crimson and white, and 
blue and white. The flowers are of im- 
mense size, borne on plants of compact, ro- 
bust habit. A beautiful pot-plant. It is 
rarely a success when seed is sown in the 
flower garden. (See illustration). Pkt. 
20 cts., 2 pkts. 35 cts. 
The finest strain of decorative Cockscomb in 
existence, producing large ornamental comb-like K 
heads, prized very highly for summer flower bedsIF 
and bouquet purposes. (See illustration). Pkt.t 
S cts., 4 pkts. 15 cts. 
Canary-Bird Vine 
A beautiful rapid annual climber, the' charming little 
-canary-colored blossoms bearing a fancied resemblance to a 
bird with its wings half expanded. Per oz. 30 cts., pkt. 
5 cts. 
MAKGUERITE 
CARNATIONS 
FROM 
The true place of Marguerites is in every- 
body's garden. They are beautiful, extremely sweet, and in 
every way desirable. Flowers are borne on long stems. 
Pure "White, Scarlet, Striped, Red and Mixed. Pkt. of either 
10 cts.; yellow, pkt. 15 cts. 
See PAGE ONE before ordering for special discounts, premiums, etc. 
