SUPERIOR TESTED FLOWER SEED SPECIALTIES 
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Holmes Seed Company, Harrisburg, 'Pa. 
HUMULUS JAPONICUS VARI1LGATUS 
A Rapid-growing Vine for Shade or Screen 
There seems to be universal satisfaction with this splendid vine, judging from the 
tremendous volume of orders received for it and the letters of appreciation from cus- 
tomers. This variegated variety is still better than that offered formerly, inasmuch 
as the foliage is remarkably attractive. It is a rapid summer climber, in three or four 
weeks' time attaining a height of 20 to 30 feet. Being an annual, it attains full per- 
fection the first season. The foliage is luxuriant, making a dense covering. It is one 
of the best plants for covering verandas, trellis, etc. Heat, drought and insects do 
not trouble it. Pkt. 5 cts., Joz. 20 cts., oz. 35 Cts. 
Holmes' Collection of Ten Annual Vines for 30 Cents 
All Attain Perfection and Flower in One Season 
Balloon Vine. Cypress Vine. Moon Vine. 
Snary-BWVine. "dia Nasturtium, tall. 
Cotea scandens. ggjJS^^ ^ 
.(For descriptions see general list) 
HUMULUS JAPONICUS 
FLOWER OP HARDY PHLOX 
HARDY PERENNIAL 
PHLOXES 
(Decussata) 
There is no flower of the garden 
that is more generous with its 
blooms or that commands more 
admiration than the Phlox, with 
its bright, cheerful appearance, as 
it spreads its carpet of endless 
colorings in the sun's rays. This 
hardy variety blooms continuously 
throughout the summer, withstands 
the winter and becomes a perma- 
nent inhabitant of the flower gar- 
den, if desired. Grows from 2 to 
3 feet high and bears large heads 
of finely colored flowers, covering 
the entire plant. Pkt. 10 cts., 
3 pkts. 20 cts. 
NEW GIANT HARDY ORIENTAL PQPFTT.S 
Among hardy perennials these hold an unrivaled position in gardens and hardy 
borders; height, \ to 3 feet ; flowers often 6 inches across. Colors, Salmon, Fiery- 
scarlet, Rose, Lilac and Copper-color, Pink-blotched, Purple, Blood-red Blotched, Black, 
Orange, etc. New Oriental Hybrids, mixed colors, Pkt. 10 cts., Joz. 75 cts. 
JERUSALEM CROSS (Lychnis Chalcedonica) 
Handsome hardy herbaceous plant, although perennial, it blooms the first year if 
seed is sown early. Grows 2 feet, of easiest culture, growing in any rich garden soil. 
The flowers are attractively ornamental and deserves a place in every garden. Very 
effective for massing in beds and borders. Pkt. 5 cts., 7 pkts. 25 cts. 
THF PAQQlfYM FT flWF "R Charming, Popular and Handsome Climbing 
10£. r/\331U!N X J^UVVJ^R Vine> T he Flowers are Inteasely Interesting 
Wax-like flowers, 2 to 3 inches across, derive their name from the resemblance 
afforded by the parts of the plant to the instruments of our Lord's Passion : the three ||| 
nails — two for the hands and one for the feet — are represented by the stigma ; the 
five anthers indicate the five wounds ; the rays of glory or the crown of thorns, 
are represented by the rays of the " corona," the ten parts of the perianth represent 
the disciples, two being absent, and the wicked hands of his persecutors are seen in 
the digitive leaves of the plant and the scourges in the tendrils. Vines grow 8 to 10 
feet, free-flowering. For plants of this, see Plant Catalogue. Pkt. 10c, 3 pkts. 25c. 
Holmes' Collection of five Hardy Vines 
for 15 Cents 
AH Make Permanent Growth and 
Flower After the First Year 
Bignonia grandiflora. 
Clematis paniculata. 
Adlumia cirrhosa. 
A.ristolochia sipho. 
Kenilworth Ivy. 
STQKXSIA CYANLA 
4 Charming Hardy Plant Blooming Abundantly 
the First Year from Seed 
' As a single specimen or group in the hardy border 
it makes for itself a place that cannot be filled by any 
other hardy plant, while for beds or masses it ranks 
with phlox, peony and iris ; easiest culture, blooming 
first year from seed ; succeeding in any open sunny 
position ; plants grow from 18 to 24 inches high, and 
begin flowering in July, continuing till late in Octo- 
ber; lavender-blue, centaUrea-like blossoms, valuable 
for cutting. It is perfectly hardy. Pkt. 10 cts., 3 
okts. 25 cts. 
STOKESIA CYANEA (CORN-FLOWER ASTER) 
Sec PAGE ONE before ordering for special discounts, premiums, etc 
