Holmes Seed Companyy Harrisburg, Pa. 



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SUPERIOR TESTED FLOWER SEED SPECIALTIES 



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 

 Begonia has been hybridized and improved to such 

 an extent that the transformation makes one who 

 has admired the old variety marvel at the charm- 

 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.2S 

 cts. 



f^ lANT- 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. 5 cts.. 6_o'<t s. PS cts. 



Cineraria 



I HOLMES' PRIZE STRAIN 



I Our Superb Prize Strain of Cineraria is 

 1 distinguished by its splendid variety of color, 

 including every conceivable shade of pink, 

 carmine, crimson and blue, varying from 

 the palest forget-me-not to the richest 

 violet, as well as pure white, and the gor- 

 J geous bicolors of crimson and white, and 

 1 blue and white. The flowers are of 

 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. 



Holmes' 



PRIZE COCKSCOMB 



The finest strain of decorative Cockscomb inj ' 

 existence, producing large ornamental comb-likek > 

 heads, prized very highly for summer flower beds 

 and bouquet purposes. (See illustration). Pkt. 

 5 cts., 4 pkts. IS cts. 



Canary-Bird Vine 



A beautiful rapid annual climber, the charming little i 

 canary-colored blossoms bearing a fancied resemblance to ai- 

 bird with its wings half expanded. Per oz. 30 cts., pkt. 

 S cts. 



MAKGUERITE 

 CARNATIONS 



CINERARIA HOLMES' PRIZE STRAIN 



Qamatjon, |\/| arguerite 



BLOOMS FIRST YEAR FROM SEED 



^ The true place of Marguerites is in every- 



, body's garden. They are beautiful, extremely sweet, and i)i 



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. 



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