


Strawflower—Double 
Snapdragon - Antirrhinum 
HOLMES’ RUST-PROOF SUPER GIANTS 
This is the most superb creation in Giant Snapdragons. The plants are 
very robust and form flower spikes of remarkable size and of the love- 
liest and softest tones. For cutting, these Snapdragons are unsurpassed. 
The long, graceful spikes will lend distinction to any setting. Blooms 
from July to frost. Annual, Height, 3 feet. 
1115 ALASKA, Best clear white. 
1111 CANARY BIRD. Rich canary-yellow. 
1110 PINKIE. Clear rose-pink. 
1114 RED CROSS. Deep rich crimson. 
1100 ROSALIE. Rich deep rose with underlying tone of topaz or amber. 
1117 SCARLET (Defiance). Brilliant red. 
1118 HOLMES’ SUPER GIANT-FLOWERED MIXED. 
Any of the above colors: Pkt., 15c; 4% oz., 60c; 4% oz., $1.00, 
New Half Tall Snapdragon 
Rust-proof. Height about 20 inches. Best for bedding, 
1130 New Giant Colors Mixed. 
Pkt., 10c; % oz., 50c; %4 oz., 65c. 
Snow-on-the-Mountain - Euphorbia 
1616 VARIEGATA. Attractive foliage, veined and margined with white. 
Useful for beds and to cut and mix in bouquets. Annual, Height, 2 feet. 
Pkt., 10c; % oz., 25c; oz., 60c. 
Statice - Sea Lavender 
. Statice has become quite popular, the flowers being used by the leading 
florists. The annual sorts can be dried and used for winter bouquets. 
Grow in warm, light soil. Height 3 feet. 
2137 BONDUELLI. Bright yellow. PEt., 10c; % oz., 20c. 
2138 SINUATA MARKET GROWERS BLUE. Deepest blue; large full 
heads. Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 20c. 
2139 SINUATA ROSEA. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 20c, 
2140 SINUATA SNOWITCH. Best white. Pkt., 100; % oz., 20c, 
2146 SINUATA MIXED. PkKt., 10c; % oz., 20c. 
Stocks - Gilliflower 
GIANT IMPERIAL (Bismarck). Earlier than others, not inclined to 
branch so freely, better for close planting. Considered the most valu- 
able group of Stocks for cut flowers in greenhouse and outdoor use. 
Bloom from July to frost. Annual. Height, 2% feet. 
2161 BOSE, 2167 LILAC. 
2162 ROYAL PURPLE. 2169 SHASTA. Giant white. 
2166 BUTTERCUP. Deep yellow. 2170 Mixed, All Colors. 
Any color: Pkt., 15c; 4% oz., 60c. 
Stocks, Dwarf Double Ten Week 
2173 Holmes’ Everblooming Mixed. will flower all summer from 
seed sown outdoors about May 10th. The plants are of branching habit, 
with a large percentage of large, double flowers. Do not sow Stocks in 
very rich soil, and they need the full sunlight. Height 15 inches. 
Pkt., 10c; % oz., 40c, 
Strawflower - Helichrysum 
These are the largest and showiest of the Everlastings. Cut the 
blooms before they are open; even the small, undeveloped buds will open 
when dried. Annual. Height, 2 feet. 
1679 DOUBLE LARGE-FLOWERING MIXED. 
Pkt., 100; % oz., 25c; oz., 75c. 
SUMMER CYPRESS. (See Kochia). 
Sunflower - Helianthus 
The larger varieties are very ornamental and useful for backgrounds 
or for distant effects, while the smaller sorts are for cutting. Annual. 
2192 CHRYSANTHEMUM-FLOWERED. Rich golden yellow flowers, 
very double. Height, 7 feet. Pkt., 100; % oz., 20c; oz., 350. 
2195 MINIATURE MIXED (Cucumerifolius). Charming small flowers, 
rich colors of art shades of red, purple, brown and yellow. Ideal for 
cutting and garden display. Height 5 feet. Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 25c. 
2200 RED HYBRIDS (The Red Sunflower). Flowers vary in color from 
a rich chestnut-red to red bordered with yellow. Height, 5 feet. 
PkEt., 10c; 14 oz., 25c. 
2201 SUN GOLD. (New.) Brilliant golden yellow, large 100% double 
flowers. Height 5 feet. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 25c, 
THE HOLMES SEED COMPANY, CANTON, OHIO 
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