What HOLMES is Doing About Your 
Seed Requirements 
Good seeds are essential for crop production. The most 
careful grower can not succeed with poor seed, even 
though he gives close attention to all the other factors of 
production. The ability of seed to produce a seed and 
desirable crop cannot be determined by the appearance of 
the seed. The percentage and the past performance of 
a seed stock are the best barometer to test future crop 
producing power. Use seed of known purity. 
IDENTIFICATION OF 
SEED STOCKS 
Every lot of seed shipped will show a report of the 
germination, and the lot number. The lot number is a 
code reference to our records of the history, performance 
and the production of that particular lot. The perform' 
ance being satisfactory, naturally you want to get the 
same identical stock again. For that reason we use the 
stock numbers, so when you order again by mentioning 
the number we can send the same strain. If we can not 
supply this particular one, we will advise the reason, and 
let you know what we have to ofFer in its place. 
cMoltml' Qua'uuvtee 
We guarantee safe delivery on all our shipments. Holmes 
Seed Co. has exercised all reasonable precautions in the 
production and distribution of the seed; but can not be 
responsible for the operation of nature’s laws, nor govern 
the conditions under which the crop is grown. Therefore, 
upon the acceptance of this seed, it is mutually agreed that 
The Holmes Seed Co. gives no warranty, express or im¬ 
plied, 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, and shall 
in no case be liable for more than the amount actually paid 
for the seed. 
With every order of $2.00 received, 
we will give a Lancaster County 
Almanac free, when requested 
Read What They Say About 
Holmes* Seeds 
“Enclosed find order for your fine quality and true-to-name seeds, appreciate 
dependable seeds."—DANIEL BOERING, Carlisle, Penna. 
“I was very^ well pleased with all of my seeds. My flowers were grand. 
My carnations were beautiful. I had so many compliments on them, such 
large beautiful blooms. I hope you receive an order from a neighbor. She 
saw my carnations and was astonished that they could be grown so easily from 
seed and took your address. I was so delighted with my garden (thanks to 
your seeds) that I felt I must write you."—CATHLEEN DUDLEY, Brand- 
don, Vt. 
Collection of 
Holmes’Garden Club 
Flower Seeds 
Double Bachelor’s Button Giant Snapdragons 
Giant Double Pinks Dwarf Mixed Petunias 
Double Marigolds 
This is a wonderful collection of fine mm 
varieties of lovely flowers for your garden. M 
One full sized packet of each, 50c value, for Mm mM C 
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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 insecti' 
cides, tools and supplies are not prepaid. 
"Received the garden seeds you sent me in a hurry. Never received 
seeds so quickly."—D. C. PASCHKE, North East, Penna. 
"We always have found your seed true to name and this is quite 
important when one is selling Spring plants to the same people each 
year.”—JAMES M. COOK. Cortland, Ohio. 
“We have used Holmes seeds for several years and find them of 
exceptionally fine quality. Was always pleased with my order.”— 
MRS. ANDREW N. COBLENTZ, Fredericksburg, Ohio. 
