We agree with the Civilian Defense 
Board of the U. §. Government that 
we set aside a plot of ground for grow- 
ing vegetables for the family use. This 
is the main line of defense for the pres- 
ent period as well as for the future. 
More knowledge of nutrition, more 
access to foods which are of real value 
to our children, will give us better citi- 
zens in the future. In having a garden 
you participate in the defense effort. It 
will mean not only immediate benehit, 
but long-range improvement in our 
standard of living. 
To select flower seeds for your gar- 
den, see page 41. 


Pm 
Collection of 
Holmes’Garden Club 
Flower Seeds 
Double Bachelor’s Button 
Giant Double Zinnia 
Double Marigolds 
This is a wonderful collection of fine 
varieties of lovely flowers for your garden. 2? 5 c 
One full sized packet of each, 50c value, for 
—— 
Giant Snapdragons 
Dwarf Mixed Petunias 

COMPLETE INDEX ON PAGE 63 
Tie Your 
Plants With F WIST-EMS: 
THE NEW HANDY PLANT-TIE 
“Twist-ems” are dark green, 
strong tapes with wire reinforcing 
that make perfect plant ties. No 
twine or rafha or shears needed. 
For annuals, perennials, shrubs, 
vines and vegetables, excellent for 
arranging flowers. For nurseries, 
estates or amateur gardeners. 
4-inch size—box of 250... .25c 
8-inch size—box of 125....25c¢ 
16-inch size—box of 125... .50c 


You have sold us good seed and are very prompt in shipping 
it to us. 
Park Bros., Findlay, Ohio. 

HOW TO ORDER 
We do a strictly “cash with order” business. Any 
bank or trust company, or neighbor who has dealt 
with us, will assure you as to our responsibility. 
Remit at our risk by Money Order, Draft or Check. 
C.0.D. 25% of the amount of the order must 
accompany all orders for goods to be shipped C.O.D. 
Money Promptly Returned. If we are out of any 
seeds or bulbs wanted, we return the money sent for 
them without delay, unless permission is given on the 
order to substitute some other kind. 
All prices subject to change. 
Free Delivery 
All vegetable seeds, flower seeds and bulbs offered 
in this catalog will be delivered to you prepaid in any 
quantity. Fertilizers and insecticides, tools and supplies 
are not prepaid. 
Explanation of Certified Seed 
Seed listed as “Certified” is produced from crops that 
were inspected and certified as to trueness to type and 
freedom from disease by the Agricultural Department of 
the state in which they were grown. 

Aifention! 
With every order of $2.00 received, 
we will give a Lancaster County 
Almanac free, when requested 

I appreciate your prompt service, especially when it is neces- 
sary to replant. 
Raymond Everhart, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. 

CONDITIONS OF SALE. We guarantee safe delivery on all ovr shipments. Holmes Seed Co. has exercised all reasonable precautions in the production 
and distribution of the seed; but cannot be responsible for the operation of Nature's laws, nor govern the conditions under which the crop ia grown. There- 
fore, upon the acceptance of this eced, it is mutually agreed that The Holmes Seed So. gives no warranty, expreas or implied, as to description, quality, pro- 
ductiveness, or any other matter of ad seeds, bulbs, plants, or roots they vend out, and they will not be responsible for the crop, and shall in no case be 
¥ 
liable for more than the amount actually paid for tie send. 
