Portulaca—Rose Moss 
Painted Lady, Double Mixed 
Salvia, America 
Oriental Poppies 
These are showy and bloom during May and June. Sow where to bloom. 
Perennial. Height, 2% to 3 feet. 
2040 ORIENTALS (True). Enormous flowers of deep crimson, with 
black blotch at the base of each petal. Height, 3 feet. Fkt., 10c; 
y a oz., 45c; V4 oz., 75c. 
2042 PRINCESS VICTORIA LOUISE. Mammoth-sized blooms of a 
bright salmon-rose color. Very showy. Height, 2 y 2 feet. Fkt., 15c. 
2041 ORIENTALE MIXED HYBRIDS. Includes many bright shades as 
found in the Oriental Poppies. All are gorgeous and large-flowering. 
Height, 3 feet. Fkt., 15c; y 8 oz., 35c; Y\ oz., 60c. 
Iceland Poppies 
2045 SUNBEAM. New species varying in color from sulphur-yellow 
through different shades of orange-maize and rose tints which are 
very striking Perennial. Height, 18 inches. Fkt., 15c; Y\ oz., 75c. 
Poppy, Santa Barbara - Hunnemannia 
1707 SUNLITE. Attractive semi-double golden yellow poppy, pleas¬ 
ing both in the border and as a cut flower. The plants grow into 
shrubby bushes, producing their large semi-double cup shape flowers 
3 inches across on stems 12 inches long. The clear yellow petals are 
broad semi-double and crinkled. Annual. Height, 2 feet. Fkt., 10c; 
V4 oz., 60c; oz., $1.80. 
Portulaca - Rose Moss 
A beautiful low-growing flower, thriving in almost any location, even 
in a dry, sunny place. Suitable for borders, edging or rockery. Can 
withstand the hottest weather. Blooms early until killed by frost. 
Annual. Height, 6 inches. 
2015 SINGLE MIXED, all colors. Fkt., IOcj V* oz., 25c; oz., 75c; *4 lh., 
$1.70. 
2017 DOUBLE FINEST MIXED. Of the most brilliant colors. Fkt., 10c; 
y s oz., 50c; oz., $2.50. 
FHYSALIS. (See Chinese Lantern). 
Physostegia - Obedient Plant 
2007 VIRGINICA. Gaining in popularity as it becomes better known. 
It forms dense bushes, bearing freely from July to September lilac- 
pink flower-spikes. Perennial. Height, 3 feet. Fkt., 10c; Y\ oz., 50c. 
FINKS. (See Dianthus). 
Primula 
2050 FRINGED CHINESE PRIMROSE. A charming free-flowering 
plant, indispensable for winter and spring blooming. Finest mixed. 
Height, 9 inches. Fkt., 25c. 
2055 OBCONICA GIGANTEA. Finest mixed. Height, 12 inches. Fkt., 
25c. 
2060 MALACOIDES (Baby Primrose). A charming pot plant. The 
small lavender-pink flowers are valuable for cutting, as they last a 
long time in water. They require a fairly cool house. Height, 1 foot. 
Fkt., 15c; 1 /64 oz., 45c. 
2070 JAPONICA MIXED (Japanese Primrose). Bright and showy flow¬ 
ers, borne in whorls on stems 6 to 9 inches. Fine for rock gardens. 
Perennial. Height, 18 inches. Fkt., 15c; Ys oz., 85c. 
2075 VULGARIS (English Primrose). Canary-yellow; flowers during 
spring. Very fragrant. Plant 6 to 8 inches tall. Perennial. Fkt., 15c; 
Yb oz m 75c. 
PRIMULA VERIS. (See Cowslip). 
Pyrethrum - Painted Lady 
Valuable hardy garden plants with large single or double flowers 3 to 
4 inches across, all colors freely borne on long stems; excellent for 
cutting. Bloom in May and again in the fall. Perennial. Height, 
2 y 2 feet. 
2083 SINGLE MIXED. Selected from a splendid collection. Fkt., 10c; 
Yi oz., 60c. 
2085 FINEST DOUBLE MIXED. Flowers range from the palest 
pink to deep red, the bright yellow centers forming a lovely contrast. 
Excellent for cut flowers. Fkt., 25c; Ya oz., $1*25. 
RED HOT FOXER. (See Tritoma). 
RICINUS. (See Castojj Bean). 
RUDBECKIA. (See Coneflower). 
SAINTFAULIA. (See African Violet). 
Salvia - Flowering Sage 
One of the most handsome summer and autumn flowering plants, grow¬ 
ing into compact bushes literally ablaze with brilliant scarlet flowers, 
from early summer till killed by frost. Annual. 
THE HOLMES SEED COMPANY, CANTON, OHIO 
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