Giant Pansies 
One of the most popular flowers grown, thriving best in a cool, 
moist, but well-drained soil. Sow seeds in April and May for summer 
flowering; and in August for early flowers the following spring. Hardy 
annual. 
1921 SUPER SWISS GIANT MIXTURE. The flowers are enormous in 
size, perfectly round, stalks are robust and strong, The thick petals 
are of a rich velvety texture. They bloom early in the spring, con- 
tinuing to flower all summer until fall. 
Pkt., 25c; 1 0z., $1.50; 144 0oz., $2.50; oz., $8.00. 
1920 Holmes’ Glorious Giant Mixture. 4 marvelous mixture. Con- 
tains all giant types of largest flowers of richest and most varied 
colors. Pkt., 25c; % oz., $1.25; 14 oz., $2.25. 
1928 GIANT RUFFLED MASTERPIECE MIXTURE. Petals are ruffled, 
giving the appearance of double flowers of many colors. 
Pkt., 15c; % oz., 70c; %4 oz., $1.25; oz., $4.50. 
Petunias 
For bedding, porch or window boxes, few flowers equal the Petunia in 
effectiveness. They are of easiest cultivation and probably give greater 
returns for the care they require than any other plant. All they ask is a 
good soil and a sunny position, and they will make a gorgeous display 
until killed by frost. Annual. 
Double Giant Ruffled 
1950 ALL-DOUBLE DWARF VICTORIOUS MIXED. Magnificent fring- 
ed and ruffled blooms in a wide range of extremely brilliant and 
pleasing colors. This strain produces practically 100 per cent double 
flowers. Pkt., 100 seeds, 45c;: 200 seeds, 80c; 500 seeds, $1.45. 
1952 ALL-DOUBLE BLUE BROCADE. Silver Medal Award A.A.S. 
Dwarf, stocky plants with giant, fully double, deeply fringed blooms 
of true violet-blue; a deep rich shade. The flowers have a pleasing 
fragrance and are remarkably uniform in both color and form. PKt., 
45c; 3 pkts., $1.20. 
1955 Holmes’ Giant Double. A special strain of double flowers which 
are enormous, and ruffled in bright rich colors. The weaker seedlings 
should be carefully saved as these usually produce the finest double 
flowers. 
Pkt., 100 seeds, 45c; 200 seeds, 80c; 500 seeds, $1.45. 
Giant Ruffled Fringed Petunias 
1960 Holmes’ Superfine Ruffled Giant Mixed. The most gorgeous 
strain in Dwarf Ruffled Petunias. Over a period of years, they have 
proved to be a superior strain. They have immense flowers. It in- 
cludes the showy blotched sorts and odd colors. They are heavily 
veined with long deep throats, and are deeply ruffled. 
Pkt., 100 seeds, 25c; 200 seeds, 45c; 500 seeds, $1.00. 
1962 Dwarf Giant of California Mixture. A low, compact plant 
with mammoth flowers, in a wide range of bright and blotch colors. 
Pkt., 200 seeds, 25c; 500 seeds, 60c; 1000 seeds, $1.00. 
1967 DAINTY LADY. Award of Merit. Delicate golden yellow fringed 
Petunia. Compact, semi-dwarf plants and free flowering. Pkt., 20c. 
1959 GOLDEN JUBILEE. (New). Bright carmine tinged scarlet with a 
golden throat. Very showy. 
Pkt., 200 seeds, 25c; 500 seeds, 50c; 1000 seeds, 90c. 
1954 THEODOSIA. A wonderful frilled pink Petunia with open yellow 
throat. 
Pkt., 200 seeds, 25c; 500 seeds, 50c; 1000 seeds, 90c. 
Dwarf Single Bedding Petunias 
Most popular and valuable for beddimy and edging; dwarf and free 
flowering. Height, 1 foot. 
1989 Celestial Rose. Improved Rose of Heaven. Sparkling, rich 
Satiny rose. Comnvact in growth. Very popular with gardeners. 
Pkt., 10c; 4% 0z., 50c. 
1983 Cream Star. All-America Award. The creamy white flowers 
deepen to golden in the throat. The plants are compact and are well 
covered with large flowers from early summer until frost. 
PEt., 15c; 1/16 0z., 60c; 4% 0z., $1.00. 
1947 DWARF GENERAL DODDS. Velvety rose-red. 
Pkt., 10c; % oz., 50c. 
1946 Glow. (New.) An outstanding dazzling carmine-red. 
Pkt., 15c; 1/16 oz., 50c. 
1981 HEAVENLY BLUE IMPROVED. Beautiful light silvery blue. 
Pkt., 10c; 4% oz., $1.00. 
1987 MARTHA WASHINGTON. The most compact and lowest growing 
of all ruffled Petunias. Every plant and flower is alike, making an 
ideal variety for a low border. All season the plants are a mass of 
bright bluish pink veined rich wine-red deepening to a dark violet 
throat. 6 to § inches tall. Pkt., 15c; 1/64 0oz., 70c. 
1982 ROSY MORN. Deep rose with white throat. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 50c. 
THE HOLMES SEED COMPANY, YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO 
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Holmes’ Glorious Giant Pansy 


Petunia, Golden Jubilee 
