Sweet William. 
Sweet Peas 
Holmes’ Orchid Flowered Spencer 
Miss California Sweet Peas. 
We consider the following varieties the best in their respective colors. 
No duplicates. 
Price for the following sorts: Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; V4 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 POWERSCOURT. 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. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; >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. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; W 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. 
2510 EARLY FLOWERED MIXED. A complete blend of all colors. Pkt., 
10c; oz., 35c; V4 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 1% feet. 
2215 GIANT DOUBLE-FLOWERING MIKED. Pkt., 10c; V\ Oz., 30c; oz., 
$ 1 . 00 . 
2217 NEWPORT PINK. Improved fine salmon-pink; very free-flowering. 
Pkt., 15c; W oz., 50c. 
2219 SCARLET BEAUTY. Rich deep scarlet; makes a great blaze of 
color. Pkt., 15c; V4 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. Pkt., 15c; Vi oz., 50c. 
Garden Club Flower 
Shears 
Snips and holds the flower at the 
same time in one operation. 50c 
each, postpaid. 
You surely had wonderful California Giant Aster seed this year. 
Perfect germination and elegant large flowers with extra long stems. 
The best I have ever seen for cutting. 
C. H. Moon, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. 
I had some of your petunias last year, and I was so pleased with 
them. They bloomed profusely until frost. 
Maude I. Swartz, York, Penna. 
THE HOLMES SEED COMPANY, CANTON, OHIO 
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