Sweet Peas 
Holmes’ Orchid Flowered Spencer 
This list is recommended for garden cultivation by the National Sweet 
Pea Society. i. 
Price for the following sorts: Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; Y\ lb., 75c; lb., $2.25. 
Collection of one packet each of the following sorts for $1.00. 
2401 A7ALA1TCHE. Pure white flower. Well waved. 
2403 CHARMING. Bright glowing cerise-salmon. 
2409 CRIMSON KING. A fine true crimson shade. 
2405 DAMASK ROSS. Large size, rose-carmine. 
2407 FLAMINGO. Large, waved, cerise-scarlet. A winner. 
2411 FORTUNE. Rich, dark blue. 
2413 GDEN 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 CAIiIPORNIA. A cream-pink with a salmon and orange hue. 
2421 MODE!. 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 REPEECTION. Large bloom of rich, clear blue. 
2429 SULTAN. A rich velvety maroon. 
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., 20o; Ya 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; Ya 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 MIKED. A complete blend of all colors. Pkt., 
10c; oz., 35c; Ya lb., $1.25. 
Sweet Peas, Hardy - Lathyrus Latifolius 
1745 These climb 6 to 8 feet high when trained on a trellis; the flowers 
are borne in large clusters. They are peculiarly adapted to rough 
places, to scramble over rocks and bushes. Blooms all summer. 
Perennial. Mixed, all colors. Pkt., 10c; Ya oz., 20c; oz., 65c. 
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 MIXED. Pkt., 10c; Ya oz., 
30c; oz., $1.00. 
2217 NEWPORT PINK. Improved fine salmon-pink; very free-flowering. 
Pkt., 15c; Ya oz.. 50c. 
2219 SCARLET BEAUTY. Rich deep scarlet; *makes a great blaze of 
color. Pkt., 15c; V 4 oz., 50c. 
1553 EVERBLOOMING SWEET WII.DIAM. Flowers much like a double 
red carnation. The plants grow 18 inches tall, hardy, and are con¬ 
stantly in bloom. Pkt., 10c; Ya oz., 40c. 
Sweet Rocket - Hesperis 
2210 MIXED. Old-fashioned garden plant known as "Dame’s Rocket.” 
Grows 2 feet high, and bears spikes of showy lilac, purple and white, 
sweet-scented flowers during the summer. Excellent for the garden 
and for cutting. Hardy perennial. Pkt., 10c; Ya oz., 20c; 1 oz., 60c. 
SWEET SULTAN (See Centaurea). 
SWEET WIVELSFIELD (See Dianthus). 
Thunbergia - Black-Eyed Susan 
2230 MIXED. A lovely trailing vine with showy flowers. Suitable for 
hanging baskets, porch boxes; very effective, especially in rockeries. 
Annual. Height 6 feet. Pkt., 10c; Ya oz., 30c; oz., 90c. 
TOUCH-ME-NOT. (See Impatlens). 
TRANSVAAL DAISY. (See Gerbera). 
THE HOLMES SEED COMPANY, CANTON, OHIO 
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