HOLMES 1 Flower Seeds of Real Merit 
Russell Lupins 
“Have Made History” 
1798. They have been awarded the Royal Hor¬ 
ticultural Society Gold Medal—hailed by all as the 
horticultural event of a lifetime—have been the 
center of attraction wherever shown. 
Violet Queen Alyssum 
1079. A new dwarf compact white-flowering Alyssum, with its honey-like odour. Makes a charm¬ 
ing effect as edgings. The flowers have a character peculiarly their own, being of a very pretty bright 
violet tint, and there is no doubt that “Violet Queen” will be a favorite with you. Pkt.. 25c. 
laouras 
Ornamental Gourds 
Small Sorts Mixed 
1654. Rapid growing annual climbers with 
ornamental foliage and interesting and odd¬ 
shaped fruit. It is becoming very popular to use 
the fruit for table decoration. Pkt., 10c; M oz., 
15c; oz., 40c. 
The 23 years’ work of Geo. Russell, an 80-year- 
old gardener, of York, England, have bred into 
Lupins hitherto unheard-of size and quality of 
flower spike, and variety and richness of color¬ 
ing. The plants are hardy, unusually vigorous, 
carrying long erect spikes, which retain their florets 
from top to bottom throughout development, clear 
above well-regulated foliage. 
Re-selected Stock saved from named varieties 
of proud merit as seed parents, and from which a 
larger percentage of the best colors and typical 
Russell form can be expected. Red Seal pkt., 25c; 
120 seeds, #1.25. 
Schizanthus - Butterfly Flower 
Pansy-Flowered Danbury Park Strain 
2144. The large pansy-flowered blooms are remarkable. The rich shades 
of pink, crimson-mauve and purple, as well as white, make an attractive 
showing in your garden. Pkt., 25c. 
Russell Lupins 
Blaze of Fire Salvia 
Nierembergia Hippomanica 
1908. A Lavender Carpet for a Garden Spot. This little Dwarf Cup 
Flower has caused much comment from those who have seen this flower 
grow. It starts flowering when the plants are only about two inches tall and 
keeps right up until the heavy frost in the fall. The lovely lavender-blue 
shade, heightened by a touch of yellow in the center, is most charming. 
Plants are dwarf, compact, not over 5 or 6 inches tall, and with a spread of 
only 8 to 10 inches. Hundreds of flowers in bloom at a time all summer. 
Excellent for border and rockery, extremely lovely in a window box oi 
flower pots. Pkt., 25c. 
Nierembergia Hippomanica 
Dwarf — Earliest 
2112. The flowers are the most brilliant and 
vivid scarlet imaginable, and it is ideal for bedding. 
Blaze of Fire is the earliest and most dwarf of all 
scarlet salvias, blooming 10 to 14 days before Har¬ 
binger and is much brighter in color. Will quickly 
become one of the most popular of all salvias. 
Pkt., 25c. 
Blaze of Fire Salvia 
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