HOLMES’ ORCHID-FLOWERED SPENCER 
Holmes’ Rainbow Spencer Mixed Sweet Peas 
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. 
Fkt., 10c; oz., 20c; Y\ lb., 60c; lb., $2.00, postpaid. 
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Holmes’ Gorgeous-Flowered Mixed Sweet Peas 
Early Flowering Spencer Sweet Peas 
"When sown at the same time as Spencer Sweet Peas they will com¬ 
mence blooming ten days to two weeks earlier. Sowing them in com- 
Ibin&ition with Spencers you will have a longer flowering season. 
2510 EARLY FLOWERED MIXED. A complete blend of all colors. 
Fkt., 10c; oz., 35c; Y\ lb., $1.25. 
SWEET SULTAN. (See Centaurea). 
SWEET WIVELSFIELD. (See Dianthus). 
Thunbergia - Black-Eyed Susan 
Holmes' 
Rainbow 
Spencer 
Sweet Peas 
2230 MIXJSD. A lovely trailing vine with showy flowers. Suitable for 
hanging baskets, porch boxes; very effective, especially in rockeries. 
Annual, Height 6 feet. Fkt., 10c; Y\ oz., 30c; oz., SOc. 
Sweet Peas 
This list is recommended for garden cultivation by the National Sweet 
Pea Society. 
Price for the following sorts: Fkt., 10c; oz., 25c; Y\ lb., 75c; lb., $2.25. 
Collection of one packet each of the following sorts for 75c. 
2401 AVALANCHE. Pure glistening white flower. Well waved. 
2403 CHARMING-. Bright glowing rosy cerise. 
2411 FORTUNE. Rich dark blue. 
2413 GLEN EAGLES. Very large; light blue, on long stems. 
2425 FINXIE. Large rose-pink on long stems. 
2415 PIRATE GOLD. A glowing orange shaded with gold. 
2433 POWERSCOURT. A pure lavender of large size. 
2427 REFLECTION. Large bloom of rich, clear blue. 
2409 RUBICUND. A beautiful true crimson-scarlet. 
2429 WARRIOR. A rich velvety maroon. 
2461 This mixture contains the colors from the best Grandiflora varie¬ 
ties. 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. Fkt., 10c; oz., 15c; Y\ lb., 40c; lb., $1.00, postpaid. 
Venidium Fastuosum 
2238 HYBRIDS MIXED. A magnificent species from South Africa. A 
daisy-like flower of brilliant orange, with maroon center, long 
serrated leaves, excellent for sunny border. Sow seed in March or 
April as germination is difficult if started earlier. Annual. 2V 2 feet. 
Pkt., 15c; y a oz., 40c. 
Verbenas 
A magnificent new strain of robust, compact habit and very free 
.blooming. The trusses are immense, the individual flower almost covers 
:a 50-cent piece. Height, 18 inches. 
.2254 Blue Sentinel. Rich royal blue, very compact, erect. Height, 
10 inches. Pkt., 20c. 
:2252 FLORADALE BEAUTY. (All-America Award). Extra large flow¬ 
ers, salmon-rose shades. Fkt., 15c. 
2250 Giant Salmon-Pink. Fkt., i5c. 
2247 GIANT WHITE. Pure white, very fragrant. Fkt., 15c. 
2248 ROYALE. Royal blue with a creamy yellow eye. Fkt., 15c. 
2255 ROYAL BOUQUET MIXED. Upright habit. Flowers very large 
and in many bright colors, making it a good cut flower variety. 15 
inches. Fkt., 15c. 
2249 SPECTRUM RED. Extra bright rich scarlet, no eye. Large flow¬ 
ered. Award of Merit at Royal Horticultural Society. Fkt., 15c. 
2253 GIANT FINEST MIXED. Fkt., 10c; Y\ OZ., 75c. 
THE HOLMES SEED COMPANY, YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO 
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Verbena, Floradale Beauty 
