Holmes Seed Company, Harrisburg, Pa. 
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SUPERIOR TESTED FLOWER SEED SPECIALTIES 
HOLMES' SWEET-SCENTED 
Golden Q\ieen Mignonette 
One of the grandest Mignonettes for garden culture, of strong growth, 
luxuriant foliage, healthy and deep-rooting. The average spikes of flowers aro 
immense and are compactly filled with giant florets, measuring J inch across and 
packed full, even in the centre, with anthers of three times as many as the older 
Mignonettes contain. The color of the florets, rich golden yellow, presents an 
effective contrast against the healthy, rich green foliage. Very fragrant and ve 
fine for cutting. (See illustration). Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 50 cts. 
The flowers of this type often measure inches in diameter, are semi-doublo, 
and composed of fringed and crinkled petals, resembling rosettes of satin. The 
colors are shell-pink, rose and ruby-red. The plants are hardy and large, robust 
growers ; the flowers are gracefully and carelessly placed among the large leafy 
branches, which suits the airy style of flowers, showing them off to the best 
advantage. Seed should be sown in April or May to produce flowers the next year. 
Average height 4 feet. Hardy perennial. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. $1.00. 
LEGSON OF HONOR 
An exceedingly desirable annual which 
brightens up the entire flower garden with 
its abundance of rich golden yellow flowers 
with a velvety crimson centre, borne con- 
tinuously from June until frost. An excellent 
border or bedding plant growing but 8 to 10 
inches high. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts. 
Giaint Spider Flower 
CLEOME PUNQENS 
Grown extensively in our new parks last 
year. Singular-looking rose-colored flowers ; 
the stamens look like spiders' legs, and pre- 
sent a very attractive appearance ; an annual 
growing B feet high and when planted among 
shrubbery, is very effective. Pkt. 5 cts., 
4 pkts. 15 cts* 
MARIGOLD, LEGION OF HONOR 
LANTANA 
Holmes' HYBR1DA MIXED 
One of the most desirable 
half-hardy perennial greenhouse 
or bedding plants, constantly in 
bloom; Verbena-like heads of 
orange, white, rose and other 
colored flowers. Sow seed early 
in doors for flowers the first sea- 
son, pot and sow inside over win- 
ter. 2 to 5 feet. Mixed colors. 
(See illustration). Pkt. 5 cts. 
• MIGNONETTE GOLDEN QUEEN 
Lobelia Best Dwarf Blue 
CRYSTAL PALACE COMPACTA \ 
We recommend this as one of the 
daintiest, most attractive and constant 
blooming border plants. The rich blue 
mass of flowers adds much life and 
beauty to a bed of taller growing 
flowers which harmonize with this color. 
Grown extensively by florists. The 
plants grow only 4 to 6 inches high and 
bloom constantly all summer. Pkt. 10 
cts., Joz. SO cts. 
LOBELIA CRYSTAL PALACE 
SCOPAR.IA (Mexican Fire Plant) 
A plant of charming grace and beauty. Not generally known, but those acquainted 
with it are ever praising it. The dazzling effect presented by this Kochia Scoparia 
at our city park last summer and autumn made a wonderful impression on all who saw it. 
An elegant border plant or for massing. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts. 
issue a Special P!ant Catalogue, ask for it when you order your seeds. 
