Sweet Peas 
Holmes’ Orchid Flowered Spencer 
We consider the following varieties the best in their respective colors. 
No duplicates. 
Price for the following sorts: Fkt., 10c; oz., 25c; y 4 lb., 75c; lb., $2.25. 
Collection of one packet each of the following sorts for $1.00. 
2401 AVALANCHE. Pure white flower. Well waved. 
2403 CHARMING. Bright glowing cerise-salmon. 
2409 CRIMSON KING. A fine true crimson shade. 
2405 DAMASK ROSE. Large size, rose-carmine. 
2407 FLAMINGO. Large, waved, cerise-scarlet. A winner. 
2411 FORTUNE. Rich, dark blue. 
2413 GLEN EAGLES. Very large; waved, light blue, on long stems. 
2415 GUINEA GOLD. A glowing orange shaded with gold. 
2417 MAMMOTH. Large blooms of glittering orange-scarlet. Awarded 
Certificate of Merit. 
2419 MISS CALIFORNIA. A cream-pink with a salmon and orange hue. 
2421 MODEL. A new black-seeded white. 
2423 OLYMPIC. Deep, rich purple. Large blooms on long stems. 
2425 PINKIE. Clear deep pink, on long stems. 
2433 FOWERSCOURT. A pure lavender, of large size. 
2427 REFLECTION. Large bloom of rich, clear blue. 
2429 SULTAN. A rich velvety maroon. 
2441 VALENTINE. Light pink, waved; long stems. 
Holmes’ Rainbow Spencer Mixed 
2460 This is a variety having flowers of extraordinary size, usually 
measuring two inches across, with wide-spreading wings. They are 
borne usually in fours, on long, strong stems, making them fine for 
cutting. They come in all the rich and varied shades imaginable, a 
truly royal rainbow shower of colors. They are of rapid and strong 
growth, and stand up well after cutting. You will not be disappointed 
in Holmes’ Rainbow Spencers. Fkt., 10c; oz., 20c; y 4 lb., 60c; lb., $2.00, 
postpaid. 
Holmes’ Gorgeous-Flowered Mixed 
2461 This mixture contains the colors from the best Grandiflora varie¬ 
ties. The individual blooms are large and the colors range from the 
pastel shades to the most pronounced and vivid colors. This is a fine 
mixture at a price within the reach of all. Fkt., 10c; oz., 15c; y 4 lb., 
40c; lb., $1.00, postpaid. 
Early or Winter-Flowering Spencer 
This list contains the leaders in their respective colors and are out¬ 
standing, with extra-long stems. In demand by growers for forcing 
under glass. Are valuable for outdoors. 
Prices on the following, except as noted: Fkt., 15c; oz., 50c; y 4 lb., $1.50. 
2480 BALL ORANGE. Rich orange. 
2481 BURPEE’S ORANGE. Clear pure orange. 
2482 FRAGRANCE. Lilac-lavender, extra-long stems. Fkt., 25c; oz., 
$ 1 . 00 . 
2484 GIANT ROSE. Deep rose-pink. 
2487 GLITTERS. Fiery cerise. 
2489 HARMONY. Clear lavender. 
2490 HOPE. Pure white, black-seeded, very productive. 
2491 JEANNE MAMITSCH. Rose-pink. 
2492 LADDIE. Clear rose. 
2493 MRS. CALVIN COOLIDGE. Rich salmon-pink. 
2494 MRS. HERBERT HOOVER (California Blue). Long-stemmed, clear 
blue. 
2495 MRS. KERR. Salmon. 
2496 VOGUE. Attractive shade of lavender. 
2497 WHITE HARMONY. Black-seeded white. 
2510 EARLY FLOWERED MIXED. A complete blend of all colors. Fkt., 
10c; oz., 35c; y 4 lb., $1.25. 
Sweet William - Dianthus Barbatus 
Showy hardy flowers of easy culture; splendid for beds and borders 
with their rich varied flowers. Biennials. Height feet. 
2215 GIANT DOUBLE-FLOWERING MIXED. Fkt., 10c; y 4 oz., 30c; oz., 
$ 1 . 00 . 
2217 NEWPORT FINK. Improved fine salmon-pink; very free-flowering. 
Fkt., 15c; y 4 oz., 50c. 
2219 SCARLET BEAUTY. Rich deep scarlet; makes a great blaze of 
color. Fkt., 15c; y 4 oz., 50c. 
1553 EVERBLOOMING SWEET WILLIAM. Flowers much like a double 
red carnation. The plants grow 18 inches tall, hardy, and are con¬ 
stantly in bloom. Fkt., 15c; y 4 oz., 50c. 
Miss California Sweet Peas. 
Holmes’ Rainbow Spencer Mixture. 
THE HOLMES SEED COMPANY, CANTON, OHIO 
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