Dwarf Hybrida Single Bedding Petunias 
Most popular and valuable for bedding and edging; dwarf and free 
flowering. 
1988 ADMIRAL. A real dwarf (6 to 8 in.) beautiful blue Petunia you 
‘have been looking for. Flowers attractively ruffled and freely pro¬ 
duced. Fkt., 25c. 
1989 CELESTIAL ROSE IMPROVED. Since being introduced this va¬ 
riety became the most popular deep rose for bedding. This improved 
strain is extra dwarf and compact. Fkt., 15c; y B oz., 65c. 
1977 COCKATOO. Violet-blue, irregularly marked white. Pkt., 15c; 
y B oz., 75c. 5 
1947 DWARF GENERAL DODDS. Dwarf growth, 12 inches or less. 
Velvety rose-red. Excellent for bedding. Pkt., 10c; y B oz., 50c. 
1981 HEAVENLY BLUE. Dwarf reselected light blue. Pkt., 10c; y B oz., 
50c. 
1980 HOWARD’S STAR IMPROVED. Medium tall velvety red with 
white star. Most attractive for bedding. Pkt., 10c; y B oz., 50c. 
1987 MARTHA WASHINGTON. Of dwarf spreading compact growth, 
ideal for bedding or edging, slightly ruffled flowers of bluish pink 
color, veined rich wine-red, deepening to purple at throat. Pkt., 20c. 
1985 PURPLE KING. A very fine deep violet. Pkt., 10c; y B oz., 50c. 
1969 ROSE GEM. Rich deep rose. Plant compact and covered with 
blooms. Pkt., 20c; y B oz., $1.00. 
1983 ROSE OP HEAVEN. Rose-pink. Very popular. Pkt., 10c; y B oz., 
50c. 
1982 ROSY MORN. Deep rose with white throat. Pkt., 10c; y B oz., 50c. 
1963 TOPAZ ROSE. A brilliant golden rose. Pkt., 25c; y B oz., $1.00. 
1984 SNOWBALL. Excellent white for bedding. Pkt., 10c; y B oz., 50c. 
1986 MIXED. All colors. Pkt., 10c; y B oz., 35c; V4 oz., 60c. 
Hybrida 
Height, 1% feet. 
1976 BLUE BEE. Blue of Viola Jersey Gem. 
1979 GENERAL DODDS. Velvety blood-red. 
1988 LORD COURTENAY. Golden rose. 
1980 HOWARD’S STAR IMPROVED. Velvety purple, with white star. 
1948 MIXED. All colors. 
Price: Any of the above, pkt., 10c; % oz., 50c. 
Balcony Petunias 
A splendid large and free-flowering type for window boxes, vases, hang¬ 
ing baskets, etc. The flower averages 3 inches across. 
1971 BLACK PRINCE. Rich velvety red. An outstanding color. Pkt., 20c. 
1970 BLUE. A splendid strain. Pkt., 15c. 
1972 ROSE. Fiery rose. Pkt., 15c. 
1974 WHITE. Pure white. Pkt., 15c. 
1975 MIXED. All colors. Pkt., 15c. 
Phlox Drummondi 
As a garden annual this occupies first place. One of the most brilliant 
in coloring and one of the easiest to grow from seed. Blooms in a 
few weeks after sowing and continues until killed by freezing. 
Prefers a light rich loam and a sunny position. Annual. Height, 12 
inches. 
1991 ALBA. Pure white. Fkt., 10c; V4 oz., 50c. 
1995 ATROFURFUREA. Deep purple. Pkt., 10c; *4 oz., 50c. 
1992 CARNEA. Blush-pink. Pkt., 10c; V4 oz., 50c. 
1996 CHAMOIS ROSE. Pastel shade with deeper center. Pkt., 10c; 
i oz., 50c. 
1994 CINNABAR. Rich scarlet with dark eye. Pkt., 10c; *4 oz., 50c. 
2003 GIANT SALMON GLORY. New pure salmon-pink. Fkt., 25c. 
1993 ROSEA. Rose-pink with dark center. Fkt., 10c; y A oz., 50c. 
1998 STAR FRINGED MIXED (Star of Quedlinburg). Pkt., 10c; *4 oz., 
50c. 
1990 MIXED. All colors. Pkt., 10c; V4 oz., 50c; oz., $1.25. 
1999 DWARF MIXED. Dwarf compact growth. Rich and showy. Ex¬ 
cellent for beds and edging. Height 6 inches. Fkt., 10c; y A oz., 70c; 
OZ., $2.50. 
1997 GIGANTEA ART SHADES. A new strain of Phlox Drum¬ 
mondi, flowers iy A to 1V& inches in diameter. The soft colors blended 
together make a beautiful mixture never before seen in annual Phlox. 
Height, 9 inches. Fkt., 15c; V4 oz., 75c. , 
2000 HARDY PERENNIAL MIXED. Brilliantly colored flowers in sum¬ 
mer and fall. Height, 2% feet. Pkt., 15c; V4 oz., 75c. 
Poppies 
They should be in every garden. Easily grown and produce a wealth of 
gorgeous blooms. Sow early In the spring. Annual. 
2025 SHIRLEY. HOLMES' ELDORADO STRAIN. A wonderfully 
fine strain. Many of the flowers are ruffled and semi-double ana 
come in all shades of rose, scarlet, salmon and pink. Height, 2 feet. 
Fkt., 10c; y A oz., 20c; oz., 50c; y B lb., $1.25. 
2026 8WEET BRIAR DOUBLE SHIRLEY. A deep rose-pink, resembling 
a very large full double Begonia. Height, 2 feet. Pkt-, 15c; H °*-« *°®! 
y A oz., 50c; oz., $1.50. 
2037 HOLMES’ FINEST DOUBLE MIXED. Darge double flowers in 
many bright colors. Height, 2% feet. Fkt., 5c; oz., 20c. 
THE HOLMES SEED COMPANY, CANTON, OHIO 
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Rose Gem Petunia 
Phlox Drummondi 
Shirley Poppy, Holmes' Eldorado Strain 
Oriental Poppy 
