
Linaria Hybrid, Excelsior 

Larkspur, Dazzler 
Heliotrope 
1685 GIANT BLUE MIXTURE. Because of the delightful fragrance 
and long duration of bloom, everyone loves Heliotrope. The large 
heads are in various shades from delicate lavender to deep blue. 
Annual. Height, 24 inches. Pkt., 15c; % oz., 75c. 
Hollyhocks (Annual) 
1688 Indian Spring. The flowers are fringed and the color bright pink 
and looks just like the hardy Hollyhocks except it will flower the 
first summer from seed sown outdoors. 4 to 5 feet. Won Silver Medal 
in All-America Trials. Pkt., 10c; 4% oz., 45c. 
Kochia - Summer Cypress; Mexican Firebush 
1730 CHILDSI. Grows in a perfectly pyramidal bush with small, feath- 
ery, light green foliage. Makes a splendid hedge. Annual. Height, 
2% feet. Pkt., 10c; 14 0z., 15c; 02., 25c. 
LACE FLOWER. (See Didiscus). 
Lantana 
1740 DWARF FINEST MIXED. One of the most satisfactory plants 
for pots, flower boxes or bedding; constantly in bloom. Verbena-like 
flowers of orange and red, white and rose, and other colors, Annual 
Height, 1 foot. Pkt., 15c. 
Larkspur - Double Giant Imperial 
GROWING LARKSPUR FROM SEED is very easy. The seed requires 
cool weather for good germination. Spring sowing outdoors should be 
done as soon as it is possible to work the soil, about April 10th. Seed 
sown about October 1st will survive the winter and start blooming the 
following summer. Placing Larkspur seed in a refrigerator from 24 to 
48 hours will induce quicker and higher germination. Height 3 feet. 
1747 BLUE BELL. Clear mid-blue; excellent. 
1750 BLUE SPIRE, Deep violet-blue. 
1754 DAZZLER. Rich carmine. 
1760 EXQUISITE PINK IMPROVED. Rich soft pink. 
1748 GLORIA IMPROVED. Bright rose-pink. 
1751 LILAC QUEEN. Rich lilac-lavender. 
1752 LOS ANGELES IMPROVED. Salmon-rose. 
1761 WHITE KING. Finest white; early, large flowered. 
1742 Giant Imperial Mixed. 
Prices on all varieties above: Pkt., 10c; 4% oz., 40c; 0z., $1.35. 
Larkspur - Double Stock-Flowered 
1757 DARK BLUE. 
1763 LOS ANGELES. Salmon-rose. 
1759 NEWPORT PINE. Carmine-pink. 
1766 ROSAMOND. Deep rose. Very early. 
1755 SKY BLUE. Good light blue. 
1764 WHITE. Dazzling white. 
1765 Double Stock-Flowered Mixed. 
Prices on all varieties above: Pkt., 10c; 4% oz., 30c; oz., $1.00. 
Lavatera - Mallow 
1769 LOVELINESS. A beautiful rosy carmine blosom, blooming all sum- 
mer. Annual. Height, 3 feet. Pkt., 10c. 
Linaria 
These dainty flowers resemble miniature Snapdragons, and in addition 
each flower has a long columbine-like spur. It makes a nice cut flower. 
Blooms in about 8 weeks from seed. Annual. 
1771 FAIRY BOUQUET MIXED. Compact plant about 8 to 10 inches 
high, in many distinct colors. FPkt., 15c. 
1772 HYBRIDA EXCELSIOR MIXED. Colors range through crimson, 
gold, pink, dark blue, chamois and rose, Height, 15 inches. 
Pkt., 10c; 4% 0z., 35c. 
Lobelia 
The dwarf sorts for edging beds of other flowers. The trailing sorts 
are attractive for hanging baskets, vases and window boxes. Blooms 
all summer. Annual. 
1775 CRYSTAL PALACE. Dark blue; fine for borders and bedding. 
Height 4 inches. PEt., 10c; 4% oz., 40c; % oz., 60c. 
1778 SAPPHIRE. A blue flowered trailing kind for window boxes, 
hanging baskets, etc, Pkt., 15c; 4% oz., 60c. 
THE HOLMES SEED COMPANY, CANTON, OHIO 
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