Holmes’ NOVELTIES and S 

Los Angeles Aster 
LOS ANGELES ASTER 
1155. A Super Giant. _The flowers 
are huge, Chrysanthemum-like and a 
pure deep shell-pink. See page 43. 
Pkt., 15c. 
ZINNIA, Black Ruby 
2376. All-America Winner. Black- 
ish maroon double flowers, 1 to 114 
inches across; while extremely deep in 
color, the flowers are not dull, for the 
velvety texture of the petals gives them 
a rich appearance. A valuable addition 
to the Lilliput group of Zinnias so 
popular for garden use and cut flowers, 
especially in small bouquets where 
larger blooms would be too big and 
coarse. Grows 2 feet tall. Pkt., 10c. 
ORNAMENTAL 
GOURDS 
Small Sorts Mixed 
Rapid growing annual climbers with 
ornamental foliage and interesting and 
odd-shaped fruit. It is becoming very 
popular to use the fruit for table dec- 
oration. 
1654. Small Mixed. 
1652. Small Spoon,.... .1648,.Small Bicolor. 
1650. Small Oranges < -1653. Small Warted. 
Any of above; Pkt., 10c; 14 oz., 15c; 
Ee O25, 8 UC. 
1649. Small Egg. 

Ornamental Gourds 
For 1943 
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; oz., 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 im- 
proved form of the very popular Majestic 
Snapdragons. Spikes are very long, espe- 
cially 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; 16 oz., 60c; 14 oz., $1.00. 






Marigold, Melody. 
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; 16 oz., 50c. 
1363. Dwarf Golden Feather. Bright 
golden yellow, making a showy contrast 
with the red. Pkt., 15c; 44 oz., 50c. 
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PECIALTIES 

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Cosmos, Orange Flare 
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; 14 oz., 45c. 
MARIGOLD, Melody 
1824. Pure golden yellow flowers of 
the Harmony type. Uniform bushy plants 
are literally covered with the handsome 
luminous blooms. They start to flower 
early in the season and continue to bear a 
luxuriant crop until frost kills them down. 
An excellent Marigold for beds and bor- 
ders. 12 to 15 inches. Pkt., 10c. 
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Dwarf Golden Feather Cockscomb 
