Poppies, Iceland 
2045 SANDFORD’S GIANTS MIXED, New species varying in color 
which are very striking. The flowers are immense, and the stems the 
longest. 30 inches. Pkt., 15c; %4 oz., 75c. 
Primrose - Polyanthus 
2065 HOLMES’ SUPERIOR MIXTURE. Immense flowers including new 
and unusual colors, A clump of yellow Primrose is very outstanding. 
More gardeners are coming to appreciate the possibilities of the 
Primrose which grows best in partial shade; the north or east side of 
the house makes the most desirable place for such a planting. 
Pkt., 25c. 
2070 JAPONICA MIXED (Japanese Primrose), Bright and showy flow- 
ers, borne in whorls on stems 6 to 9 inches. Fine for rock gardens. 
18 inches. Pkt., 15c; 4% oz., 85c. 
PRIMULA VERIS. (See Cowslip.) 
Pyrethrum - Painted Daisy 
Valuable hardy garden plants with large single or double flowers 
3 to 4 inches across, all colors freely borne on long stems; excellent for 
cutting. Bloom in May and again in the fall. 2 feet. 
2083 SINGLE MIXED. Selected from a splendid collection. 
Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 60c. 
2084 Robinson’s New Hybrids. A new strain with larger flowers in 
better range of colors and more vigorous plants. 
Pkt., 20c; % oz., 65c; %4 oz., $1.25. 
2085 FINEST DOUBLE MIXED. Flowers range from the palest pink 
to deep red, the bright yellow centers forming a lovely contrast. Excel- 
lent for cut flowers. Pkt., 25c; \% oz., $1.25. 
RED HOT POKER. (See Tritoma.) 
Salvia 
2123 BLUE BEDDER (Farinacea). Blooms from July to frost. Of com- 
pact form, with deep blue flowers borne on long spikes held well above 
the foliage; makes a good blue line. Excellent for bedding. 3 feet. 
Pkt., 20c. 
Scabiosa 
2135 CAUCASICA (House’s Hybrids). (Blue Bonnet). We recommend 
“Hardy Scabiosa” as one of the best hardy flowers for cutting. The 
shapely dark blue to lavender flowers, 2 to 4 inches across, are on long 
graceful stems, and last several days in water. The plants bloom all 
summer. 2 feet. Pkt., 15c; 4% oz., 45c, 
SHASTA DAISY. (See Daisy.) 
SIBERIAN WALLFLOWER. (See Cheiranthus.) 
Statice - Sea Lavender 
2142 LATIFOLIA. Small purplish-blue flowers, easily dried for winter 
bouquets. Excellent for borders or rockeries. Blooms during July and 
August. 2 feet. Pkt., 10c; \% oz., 30c; %4 0z., 50c. 
Sweet William - Dianthus Barbatus 
Showy hardy flowers of easy culture; splendid for beds and borders 
with their rich varied flowers. Biennials. Height, 114 feet. 
2215 Giant Double-Flowering Mixed. pkt., 10c; %4 0z., 30c; oz., $1. 
2217 NEWPORT PINK. A beautiful salmon-pink. This is a most pleas- 
ing color. Pkt., 10c; %4 0oz., 35c. 
2219 SCARLET BEAUTY. Rich deep scarlet; makes a great blaze of 
color. Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 35c. 
1553 EVERBLOOMING SWEET WILLIAM, Flowers much like a 
double red carnation. The plants grow 18 inches tall, are hardy, and 
are constantly in bloom. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 40c. 
2221 Midget. Dwarf double compact plants. Large bright flowers. 
Recommended for borders, rockeries. 3 to 4 inches high. PkKt., 25c. 
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. Pkt., 10c; %4 0z., 20c; 1 02., 60c. 
Tritoma - Red Hot Poker 
2235 HYBRIDA MIXED. Very handsome and showy plant, excellent 
for cutting. Blooms first year. 3 feet. Pkt., 15c; %4 0z., 50c. 
THE HOLMES SEED COMPANY, YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO 
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