
Ageratum, Blue Ball Improved 


Anchusa, Blue Bird 
Seeds of Holmes’ Annual Flowers 
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Fresh seed is the best. New crop seed germinates better, faster, and 
produces stronger plants. Holmes’ Flower Seed recognized the country 
over. Holmes’ Flower Seeds are postpaid, 
AFRICAN GOLDEN DAISY. (See Dimorphotheca.) 
Ageratum - Floss Flower 
The flowers are dainty and feathery, often delightfully fragrant and 
usually completely cover the plants. The blue of the Ageratum com- 
bines well with pink in the garden. Very effective for borders and solid 
beds. Easy to grow. Bloom all summer and fall. Annual. 
1072 Blue Ball Improved Strain. Is just what you want. A true, 
compact plant of even height. The growth is most uniform and even. 
The broad, green foliage is almost completely smothered with flowers 
of the richest shade of blue. Height 4 inches. 
Pkt., 10c; % 0z., 60c; 4 0z., $1.00; oz., $3.50. 
1073 BLUE CAP. The flowers are much larger than those of Little Blue 
Star and of a deeper and richer color. The foliage is small, and the 
plants have the appearance of miniature domes, so that it is quite the 
beau ideal for edging flower borders. Height, 4 inches. 
Pkt., 15c; %& oz., 45c. 
1074 LITTLE BLUE STAR. A very dwarf variety used largely for edg- 
ing or rockwork; clusters of bright blue flowers. Height, 4 inches. 
Pkt., 15c; ¥% oz., 40c. 
1078 Midget Blue. Very low compact plants with fine foliage which 
is practically covered with small true Ageratum-blue flowers. 2 to 
3 inches high, Fkt., 15c; 4% oz., $1.25. 
Alyssum 
Pretty little plants for beds, vases, baskets, edging or rockwork; 
blooming profusely all summer, Very sweetly scented. Annual. 
1081 LITTLE GEM. Dwarf, white, compact, fine for edging. Height, 
6 inches. Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 25c; oz., 75c; 14 Ib., $2.00. 
1082 LILAC QUEEN. (Reselected). Deep lavender-lilac; of dwarf, com- 
pact habit. Height 6 inches. Pkt., 10c; 44 oz., 35c; oz., $1.00. 
1083 Carpet of Snow. (Dwarf Bouquet). The best dwarf, flat, compact, 
solid mass of white from spring to late fall. Excellent for edging or 
ground cover. Height 2% inches. 
Pkt., 10c; %4 0oz., 35c; oz., $1.00; 14 Ib., $2.00. 
1079 Violet Queen. An Alyssum with a violet tint. We are sure that 
you will like this peculiar shade. It has a honey-like odor. 4 inches, 
Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 50c. 
Amaranthus - Sunrise 
1091 TRICOLOR SPLENDENS (Joseph’s Coat). A brilliant color of 
red and yellow. Beautiful variegated foliage, very showy. Annual. 
Height, 3 feet. Pkt., 10c; %4 0oz., 25c; 4% oz., 45c. 
Anchusa 
1095 BLUE BIRD. Sprays of vivid indigo-blue all summer. Good to 
mix with other flowers in bouquets and one of the easiest flowers to 
grow. 2 ft. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 25c. 
Arctotis 
1145 BLUE-EYED AFRICAN DAISY. An excellent long-stemmed cut 
flower for dry sunny location. The flowers are like large white daisies 
with blue centers. Effective planted among other medium tall flowers. 
Easy to grow. Blooms from July to frost. 2 feet. 
Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 25c; 0z., 75c, 
1147 Large Flowering Hybrid. A new race of African daisies rival- 
ing in size and variety of coloring the famous gerberas, which they 
closely resemble, but much easier to grow in the garden. Fluwer 
21% to 3 inches; likes a dry, sunny location. Excellent as a border 
plant and fine for cutting. 12 inches. Pkt., 25c. 
Holmes’ American Asters 
Asters are one of the most satisfactory flowers to grow, providing 
they are given a suitable location. : 
The main pcints to observe in growing good Asters are: Good varieties, 
good seed, good deep, rich soil, and a location which will permit con- 
tinual cultivation. We advise not to grow Asters in the same soil two 
years in succession. 
We do not think it possible for you to select any better Asters for 
your garden than the varieties we offer. 
Those marked (*) are Wilt-Resistant or ‘“‘Stem-Rot.” 
THE HOLMES SEED COMPANY, CANTON, OHIO 
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