Holmes’ NOVELTIES and SPECIALTIES 

Los Angeles Aster 
LOS ANGELES ASTER 
1155. A Super Giant. The flow. 
ers are huge, Chrysanthemum-like 
and a pure deep shell-pink. See page 
43. Pkt., 15c. 
ORNAMENTAL 
GOURDS 
Small Sorts Mixed 
Rapid growing annual climbers 
with ornamental foliage and interest- 
ing and odd-shaped fruit. It is be- 
coming very popular to use the fruit 
for table decoration. 
1654. Small Mixed. Pkt., 10c; 4 
0z., 15c; oz., 40c. 
1652. .Small Spoon. Pkt., 10c; 44 
0z., 20c; 0z., 60c. 
1650. Small Orange. Pkt., 
14 oz., 25c3 oz., 70c. 
1649. Small Egg. Pkt., 10c; %4 
oz., 20c; oz., 60c. 
1648. Small Bicolor. 
14 oz., 25c;3 oz., 70c. 
1653. Small Warted. 
\% oz., 25c3 0z., 70c. 
10c; 
Pkt., 10c; 
Pkt., 10c; 

Ornamental Gourds 
For 1942 
GLORIOUS GLEAM 
NASTURTIUMS 
Double Hybrid Mixed, Dwarf, 
Double Sweet Scented 
1903. Beautiful new colors. There 
, are flowers of solid colors, uniform 
throughout, and others with showy 
markings of contrasting colors. All are 
sweetly perfumed, and measure three 
inches across. Long, stout stems carry 
the big double or semi-double flowers 
well above the foliage. At almost every 
flower show, Glorious Gleam Hybrids 
were given the highest award for this 
finest new, unusual flower. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 20c; 14 Ib., 50c. 
RUST-PROOF 
SNAPDRAGONS 
Holmes’ Super Majestic Giant 
1118. Practically all of the standard 
Snapdragon types may now be had in rust- 
resistant or rust-proof strains, and new types 
have even been developed. One of these is 
our Super Majestic type, an improved form 
of the very popular Majestic Snapdragons. 
Spikes are very long, especially fine for the 
florist trade as well as the home gardener, 
and the individual florets are extra large. 
Many very lovely colors are available in this 
rust-resistant type. Pkt., 15c; 46 0z., 60c; 
14 oz., $1.00. 
Hollyhock, Indian Spring 
TWO NEW FEATHERED 
COCKSCOMB 
Interesting Garden Novelty 
These two new varieties are splendid 
for your garden. The feathery plumes 
are very large, and the 12-inch high 
plants are compact pyramids completely 
covered with blooms all summer. 
1364. Dwarf Fiery Feather. Brilliant 
deep red. The brightest red flowers we 
have ever seen. Pkt., 15c; 44 oz., 50c. 
1363. Dwarf Golden Feather. Bright 
golden yellow, making a showy contrast 
with the red. Pkt., 15c; 46 0z., 50c. 
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Cosmos, Orange Flare 
INDIAN SPRING 
HOLLYHOCK 
1688. Actually blooms in five months 
from seed. This species has semi-double 
to double fringed flowers in shades of pink 
on 4- to 5-foot plants the first season. 
Pkt., 10c; 14 0z., 45c. 
ORANGE FLARE COSMOS 
1471. Gold Medal Winner. Early, 
vivid orange, long stem. Plant this flower 
in among the shrubs for a charming effect. 
Good for cutting. Height 314 feet. See 
page 46. Pkt., 10c; 144 oz., 45c. 
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Golden Feathery Cockscomb 
