HOLMES’ Flower Seeds of Real Merit 
fj NEW HOWARD GIANT CRESTED ZINNIA 
A Sensational Seed Novelty ~ 
2400. This marvelous new strain of Zinnias has quality and beauty, 
being a cross between the small Scabiosa-flowered and those of the 
Giant Dahlia-flowered Zinnia. The blossoms average from 4 to 5 inches 
in diameter, with full rounded cushion center, surrounded by broad 
guard petals after the style of a Pyrethrum. 






Colors are magnificent shades of orange, scarlet, yellow and 
, rose-maize. For cut flower purposes, the effect. of this gorgeous 
> new strain is breath-taking and catches the eye at once. You who 
~, are always looking for something new in annuals for garden 
| ornamentation, will find these without an equal. Pkt., 25c. 
GIGANTEA SUNSET GIANT MARIGOLD 
A Newcomer 
1813. The very largest Marigold yet developed. Flowers average 
five inches 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 prim- 
rose. Plants are 314 to 4 feet in height and bloom the latter part of 
the summer. Annual. Pkt., 15c. 
SCARLETT O’HARA MORNING GLORY 
All-America Winner - 
1720. Blooms early, large, carmine-red in color, size about 314 

Howard Giant Crested Zinnia inches across, flowers until frost. Distinct foliage. Suited to window 
and porch boxes. To insure germination, either chip the seed or soak 
SANVITALIA a few hours before sowing. Pkt., 15c; 14 oz., $1.25. 
Creeping Miniature Zinnias 
2124. Procumbens. The flowers are most like tiny SCABIOSA ZINNIA 
Zinnias, golden yellow with very dark purple centers, : . i 
some single while others are deers The plants creep 2395. Autumn Tints Mixed. Scabiosa-Flowered Zinnias are be- 
over the soil instead of growing upward. They start Coming increasingly popular. They make a good cut flower, graceful 
blooming in June and continue until frost. 6 inches. and easy to arrange. This strain has lovely coloring of autumn foliage 
Pkt., 10c; 14 0z., 25c. tints. Pkt., 15c; 14 oz., 65c. 
ALYSSUM 
VIOLET QUEEN 
1079. A new edging and border 
plant of a very pretty bright violet 
tint, much deeper in color than Alys- 
sum Lilac. Does not fade in hot 
weather. It has honey-like odor. Four 
inches tall. Pkt., 15c. 
Two New Feathered 
COCKSCOMB 
Interesting Garden Novelty 


These two new varieties are splen- 
did for your garden. The feathery 
plumes are very large, and the 18-inch 
high plants are compact pyramids 
completely covered with blooms all 
summer, 
1364. Dwarf Fiery Feather. Bril- 
liant deep red. The brightest red 
flowers we have ever seen. Pkt., 15c; 
1g oz., 50c. 
1363. Dwarf Golden Feather. 
Bright golden yellow, making a showy 
contrast with the red. Pkt., 15c; 4% ‘ ; . ae 
0z., 50c. Feathery Cockscomb Autumn Tint Scabiosa Zinnia 
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