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SUPERIOR TESTED FLOWER SEED SPECIALTIES 



HUMULUS JAPONICUS VARIILGATUS 



A Rapid-growing Vine for Shade or Screen 



This variegated variety is still better than that offered last year, inasmuch as 

 tne 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 perfection the first sea- 

 son. The foliage is luxuriant, mak- 

 ing a dense covering. It is one of 

 the best plants for covering veran- 

 das, trellises, etc. Heat, drought 

 and insects do not trouble it. Pkt. 

 5 cts., 7 pkts. 25 cts. 



THE- BE,ST PRIMULA 



Holmes* Prize Strain 



For growing in open ground, 

 we cannot recommend the Primula, 

 hut as a pot -plant for winter or 

 spring decoration it has no equal. 

 Our Prize Strain will give the larg- 

 est bloom of any Chinese Primrose. 

 Pkt. 20 cts., 3 pkts. 50 cts. 



PKmULA, HOLMKS' PRIZE STRAIN 



• MAMMOTH MIXE.D VERSmAS 



Selected by us with great care to have it perfection. The flowers are very 

 large and abundant and of every known color of Verbena. For garden beds or 



HTJMULUS JAPONICUS 



massing these Verbenas are unrivaled ; flowers of the most bril- 

 liant colors, produced continuously from spring until late in the 

 autumn. Although perennial, these form luxuriant plants and 

 bloom the first season from seed. Pkt. 10 cts., 3 pkts. 25 cts., 

 t oz. $1.50, oz. 75 cts. For separate colors see general list. 



New Qiant Hardy Oriental POPPIES 



Among hardy perennials these hold an unrivaled position in 

 gardens and hardy borders ; height 1 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. Mixed colors, Pkt. 10 cts., % oz. 75 cts. 



HOLMES' » 

 TANCY TRINGED 



PILTUNIA 



Few flowers afford greater effectiveness for outdoor decoration. 

 This variety is one of the best of all Petxmias. Give it very rich 

 fine earth, a sunny position, being careful that the seed is merely 

 covered when sown. Sowing seed too deep is often the cause of 

 failure to grow this charming favorite. AJl colors mixed. Pkt. 

 10 cts., 3 pkts. 25 cts. 



HOLMES' 

 MAMMOTH RHEINGOLD 



New Petunia 



An entirely new variety of this favorite flower. Its beauty 

 surpasses any other Petunia we have ever seen. Edges are most 

 gracefully a,nd beautifully fringed and ruffled, blending the rich 

 bright and delicate colorings of the individual flowers in the most 

 charming effects. Flowers are very large on strong stems and the 

 plant bears them very profusely. This being the first year we 

 offer this variety, our stock of seed is limited. Order early. 

 Pkt. 35 cts., 2 pkts. 65 cts. 



New PILTUNIA "Canarybird" 



A magnificent fiower. Nearest approach to a clear rich yellow 

 Petunia ever seen. The majority of the flowers coming true. We 

 highly recommend it. Pkt. 35 cts., 2 pkts. 65 cts. 



NEW PETUNIA RHETNGOLD 



SATISFACTION GUARANTEED OR YOUR MONEY BACK. 



