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Spring and Summer Plants 
MAY Ist, 1941 
We have issued this annual plant list for many years, and without ever over-emphasizing any 
particular article. Our main purpose has been to make available to our many customers as com- 
plete a list of every desirable kind of plant for spring planting as possible, particularly the kinds 
that have proved their adaptability to the climatic conditions in this section of the country. 
We include all the newer plant introductions of merit as well, but only those that we consider 
equal or superior to older varieties that have proved their worth. 
While many unusual plants are listed, we cannot list all kinds that we have in stock, because of 
lack of space, and in the event that some particular plant does not appear in this list, we will be 
glad to advise about it on inquiry. 
We aim to serve our customers with the best of everything only. The plants, bulbs and other 
materials can be depended upon as the best. The plants which we offer are grown in our own ex- 
tensive greenhouses, by the most experienced growers, from the highest quality tested seeds, or are 
propagated from healthy, clean stock plants. 
The plants offered are the proper size, and just in the right condition for transplanting. 
Plants with a good root system will produce best results, and a greater degree of satisfaction, 
much sooner than the weak, spindly article so generally offered. Gardens are planted for the 
pleasure and enjoyment to be derived from them, and why not plant the best stock available? 
ORDERING AND TIME OF SHIPPING 
It is desirable to place orders early to assure getting select stock and also to avoid stock being 
sold out. We grow all varieties in large quantities, but cannot anticipate unusual demands for 
every kind. 
Unless definitely instructed otherwise we will use our best judgment in sending orders at proper 
time, depending on weather conditions and forecasts. 
In ordering please state how you wish order shipped, whether by Express, Truck or Freight. 
When not so advised we will use our best judgment. 
All plants ready for shipment May 15th unless otherwise noted. 
PACKING CHARGES 
All bedding plants will be taken out of pots and wrapped carefully in paper; for shipping this 
reduces weight and cost of transportation as well. Plants packed in this manner are now subject 
to the new reduced express rate, and are carried as second class matter. 
Bedding plants shipped in pots require special packing and more packing material, and to 
cover this additional cost a 10% addition to the price of the plants will be charged. This does not 
apply to Decorative or House Plants and which are not intended for transplanting into the garden. 
To pack and ship out plants properly, requires skilled labor as well as boxes and packing ma- 
terial. Because of this cost, we are obliged to make an extra charge for packing small orders 
EXCEPT where items are offered prepaid to destination. 
We make a minimum charge of 10c on orders under $1.50, but On All Orders Amounting to 
$1.50 or More There is No Packing Charge. 
HOLM & OLSON, Inc. 
SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA 
PHONE: Cedar 7335 Minneapolis Phone 
Midway 2772 
HOLM & OLSON CO., Rochester, Minn. 
Our Rochester greenhouses will supply all the stock listed in this catalog to the local trade, but 
are not equipped to pack plant orders for shipping. All plant orders will be shipped from our 
Saint Paul greenhouses only. 

INDEX 
To various kinds of plants, etc., contained in this list. 
Pages Pages 
Annuals and Bedding Plants.......4to9 Water Lilies and Aquatic Plants. .16 to 19 
Chrysanthemums, Hardy........ Rock Garden and Perennial Plants. 10-11 
3 
Boxwoods 
Vines and Trailing Plants......... 9 
Foliage and Decorative Plants Vegetable Plants, Tomatoes, Etc... 13 
Gladioli Bulbs Lawn Seeds, Fertilizers, 
Lilies Accessories, Etc 22 to 24 




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