Holmes Keeps a COMPLETE RECORD 
of Each Lot of Seed 
Each lot of seed which we raise or have raised for us is 
tested. The report of the germination tests are marked so 
that you will know how many seeds out of 100 will germi- 
nate. Our stock number is placed on every bulk lot of 
seed sold. There are certain strains of some varieties that 
are suitable for different localities, and if you find a 
type that is adapted to your section, naturally you want 
to get the same identical stock again. For that reason we 
use the stock numbers, so that when you order again, by 
mentioning the number we can send the same strain. If 
we cannot supply this particular one, we will advise the 
reason, and let you know what we have to offer in its 
place. 
Collection of 
Holmes’ Garden Club 
Flower Seeds 
s 
Giant Dahlia-Flowered 
Mixed Zinnias 
Giant Double Mixed 
Marigolds 
Double Nasturtiums 
Orange Flare Cosmos 
Fine Mixed Petunias 
Giant Scabiosa 
S, 
This is a wonderful collection of fine 
varieties of lovely flowers for your garden. 
One full sized packet of each 
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What is Certified Seed? 
“CERTIFIED SEED” is that which has been inspected 
by official representatives of the State Seed Improvement 
Association and found by them to conform in variety, 
origin, health, purity and vitality to the published 
standards of the Association. This inspection and certi¬ 
fication is your protection for better Seeds. 
Holmes’ Guarantee 
We guarantee the safe arrival of your seeds. Most of 
the failures with seeds, plants, or bulbs are due to causes 
entirely beyond our control, such as unfavorable weather 
or soil conditions, too deep or shallow planting, etc., 
which renders it impossible for us to guarantee success. 
The Holmes Seed Co. gives no warranty, express or 
implied, as to description, quality, productiveness, or any 
other matter of any seeds, bulbs, plants, or roots they 
send out, and they will not be responsible for the crop. 
With every order of $2.00 received, 
we will give a Lancaster County 
Almanac free, when requested 
Read What They Say About 
Holmes’ Seeds 
“I would like to say at this time that we are very well satisfied with the 
seeds we have been receiving from your company. Most of the seed has shown 
exceptional vigor and excellent productivity considering the unusual weather 
conditions we have been having.”—N. P. NEILL, Erie Co., Ohio. 
“A few words of praise to the Holmes Seed Company for the true'tO'name 
and fine quality vegetables we grow from your seeds.”—DANIEL BOERING, 
Carlisle, Penna. 
How to Order 
Please sign your Name and Full Address on 
every order and letter you send us. Always 
write plainly. Be sure to order Flower Seeds 
by the correct catalog number. 
You run no risk in sending money with 
your order. 
We do a strictly “cash with order” business. 
Any bank or trust company, or neighbor who 
has dealt with us, will assure you as to our 
responsibility. 
Remit at our risk by Money Order, Draft 
or Check. 
Use Registered Letter if you send cash or 
stamps. 
C.O.D. 25% of the amount of the order 
must accompany all orders for goods to be 
shipped C.O.D. 
Money Promptly Returned. If we are out 
of any seeds or bulbs wanted, we return the 
money sent for them without delay, unless 
permission is given on the order to substitute 
some other kind. 
All prices subject to change. 
Culture. See inside of back cover. 
We Deliver Free 
All vegetable seeds, flower seeds and bulbs 
offered in this catalog will be delivered to you 
prepaid in any quantity. Fertilizers and insec¬ 
ticides are not prepaid. 
“The Hundredfold Peas that you have sent us have proved to be 
wonderful. We have a wayside market. People stop and see how 
wonderful and full they are.”—MRS. G. LANDIS, Birdrin'Hand, 
Penna. 
“This is the tenth year I have ordered my seeds from you and I 
have always found them to be as you represent them.”—FREMONT 
A. SHULL, Hancock Co., Ohio. 
“The seed reached me only sixty hours after mailing my letter to 
you. Better service than I can get by going to a seed market nearest 
my community.”—CURTICE W. MILLER, Lawrence Co., Ohio. 
