Holmes Seed Company, Harrisburg, Pa. 51 



SUPERIOR TESTED FLOWER SEED SPECIALTIES 



f^ iANT- FLOWERING BALSAM, HOLMES ^ 

 SUPERB CAMELLiA-FLOWEREP 



GROWS AND BLOOMS THE FIRST 

 YEAR FROM SEED SOWN IN SPRING 



In its extraordinary size, perfect form and brilliant colors, this fine strain of Balsams 

 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 nkts. ^5 cts. 



HOLMES' RBX BEGONIA 



HOLMES' 



Rex Begonia 



EXQUISITE FOLIAGE PLANT 



Every one knows the Begonia, but not all are 

 acquainted with the fact that this strain of Eex 

 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 f oli- ^^^vQ^^^^^^^a. 

 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.2& 

 cts. 



Cineraria 



HOLMES' PRIZE STRAIN 



Our Superb Prize Strain of Cineraria is 

 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- 

 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. 



holmes' peize cockscomb 



|ii|olmes' 

 PRIZE COCKSCOMB 



The finest strain of decorative Cockscomb in .-f^ 

 existence, producing large ornamental comb-likf^ ^. 

 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; 

 canary-colored blossoms bearing a fancied resemblance to a^.. 

 bh-d with its wings half expanded. Per oz. 30 cts., pkt. 

 S cts. 



MAEGUERITE 

 CARNATIONS 



CINEEABIA HOLMES' PRIZE STRAIN 



C arnation, |y|argijerite 



BLOOMS FIRST YEAR FROM SEED 



^-'--——^ The true place of Marguerites is in every- 

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

 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. 



SATISFACTION GUARANTEED OR YOUR MONEY BACK. 



