Holmes Seed Company, Harrishurg, Pa. 



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SUPERIOR TESTED FLOWER SEED SPECIALTIES 



HUMULUS lAPONICUS VARIEGATUS 



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 bebter than that offered formerly, masmuch 

 as the foliage is remarkably attractive. It is a rapid summer climber, m three or four 

 weeks' time attaining a height of 20 to 30 feet. Being an annual, it attams 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, di-ought and insects do 

 not trouble it. Pkt. 5 cts., ^oz. 20 cts., oz. 35 cts. 



Holmes' Collection of Ten Annual Vines for 30 Cents 



All Attain Perfection and Flower in One Season 



Cypress Vine. 

 Balloon Vine Humulus Japonicus. 



Canary-Bird Vme. Maurandia, mixed. 

 CobsBa scandens. Morning Glory, mixed. 



Moon Vine. 

 Nasturtium, tall. 

 Thunbergia, mixed. 



HARDY PERENNIAL 



HUMULUS JAPONICUS 



(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 ORIE.NTAL 



Among hardy perennials these hold an unrivaled position in gardens and hardy 

 borders ; height, i 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. 



qp-TTT^ PAQQTO'M FT OWF K Charming, Popular and Handsome Climbing 

 ^n.L^ ri\OOLKJi\ ll^KJJlM l^LX y.jjg ^fjg Plovers are Intensely L.teresting 



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. IQc, 3 pkts. 25c. 



Adlumia cirrhosa. 

 A.ristolochia sipho. 



(For descriptions see general list) 



Holmes* CoUecdon of Five Hardy Vines 

 ' I for 15 Cents 



All Make Permanent Growth and 

 Flower After the First Year 



Bignonia grandiflora. 

 Clematis paniculata. 

 Kenilworth Ivy. 



STOKESIA CYANLA 



X Charming Hardy Plant Blooming Abundantly 



r the First Year from Seed 



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. ■ 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 cultui-e, 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) 



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