HOLMES 1 Flower Seeds of Real Merit 
Scabiosa Zinnia 
2395. Autumn Tints Mixed. Scabiosa-Flowered Zinnias are becoming 
increasingly popular. They make a good cut flower, graceful and easy to 
arrange. This strain has lovely coloring of autumn foliage tints. Pkt., 15c; 
Ys oz., 65c. 
Gigantea Sunset Giant Marigold 
A Newcomer 
1813. The very largest Marigold yet developed. Flowers average five 
inch'&’in diameter, while some, which were grown with special care, reached 
a diameter of eight inches. The flowers have a definite sweet scent, which 
makes it an excellent variety for cut flower or garden use. The colors range 
through the deepest orange shades to light shades of golden orange and 
yellow, and a new shade of primrose. Plants are %/i to 4 feet in height 
and bloom the latter part of the summer. Annual. Pkt., 15c. 
Orange Flare Cosmos 
Gold Medal Winner, All-America 
1471. This started out as a champion, is still a world-beater, and it seems 
safe to predict will be one of our standard flower varieties for years to come. 
The color" is the same vivid orange of the ordinary Klondyke, but the 
foliage is much less abundant, giving a plant which is a mass of color. The 
stems are long and wiry, excellent for cutting. Orange Flare will be in 
flower in less than four months after the time it is planted. Pkt., 10c; 
% oz., 35c. 
Portulaca - Moss Rose 
2017. Grows in hot, dry locations. Double Portulaca enjoys poor soil 
and dry season. This annual makes a wonderful show for borders or 
rockery. Sow when ground is warm. Blooms all summer with most brilliant 
colors. Easily transplanted. 6 inches. Pkt., 10c; V% oz., 50c; M oz., 75c. 
Giant Salmon Glory Phlox 
All-America Award 
2003. The florets are gigantic for Phlox; will cover a half dollar. Color 
is a pure salmon-pink with a creamy white eye, giving a clear, clean, crisp 
appearance, makes one of the most beautiful color combinations we have 
ever seen. Salmon Glory is excellent for bedding. Height, 10 inches. 
Pkt., 25c. 
Autumn Tints Scabiosa Zinnia 
Glow Petunia 
All-America Award 
1946. This is a dwarf, compact, ball-shaped, 
hybrida .nana compacta of bright rose-red with 
lighter throat. It is extremely free flowering all 
season, of rich coloring, true and a wonderful variety 
for garden and commercial uses. Pkt., 25c. 
Hollywood Star 
Petunia 
All-America Award 
1976. This charming new 
Petunia is a rich rose with a 
golden throat. Is unique in the 
form of its flower which con¬ 
sists of a five-pointed star. Be¬ 
ing early and free blooming 
makes a wonderful garden Pe¬ 
tunia. The strong plants are so 
smothered with blooms that 
hardly any foliage 
shows. There’s nothing 
else like it. Pkt., 25c. 
Hollywood Star Petunia 
Glow Petunia 
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