Poppies, Iceland 
2045 SANDFORD’S GIANTS MIXED. New species varying in color 
which are very striking. The flowers are immense, and the stems the 
longest. 30 inches. Fkt., 15c; 44 oz., 50c. 
Primrose - Polyanthus 
2065 HOLMES’ SUPERIOR MIXTURE. Immense flowers including new 
and unusual colors. A clump of Primrose is very outstanding. More 
gardeners are coming to appreciate the possibilities of the Primrose 
which grows best in partial shade; the north or east side of the house 
makes the most desirable place for such a planting. In bloom from 
April to June. Height 1 foot. Pkt., 25c. 
PRIMULA VERIS. (See Cowslip.) 
Pyrethrum - Painted Daisy 
Valuable hardy garden plants with large single or double flowers 
3 to 4 inches across, all colors freely borne on long stems; excellent for 
cutting. Bloom in May and again in the fall. 2 feet. 
2083 SINGLE MIXED. Selected from a splendid collection. 
Pkt., 10c; 14 02z., 75c. 
2084 Robinson’s New Hybrids. This is, by far, the finest Pyrethrum 
(Painted Daisy) we have ever seen. The flowers are much larger with 
more and broader petals. The plant is more robust and the stems are 
longer and stiffer. Excellent for bouquets as the flowers are held up- 
right and do not droop even after they are cut. The colors are red 
and pink, Pkt., 25c. 
2085 FINEST DOUSLE MIXED. Flowers range from the palest pink 
to deep red, the bright vellow centers forming a lovely contrast. Excel- 
lent for cut flowers. Pkt., 25c; ¥% oz., $1.25, 
RED HOT POKER. (See Tritoma.) 
Salvia 
2123 BLUE BEDDER (Farinacea). Blooms from July to frost. Of com- 
pact form, with deep blue flowers borne on long spikes held well above 
the foliage; makes a good blue line. Excellent for bedding. 3 feet. 
Pkt., 20c. 
Scabiosa 
2135 CAUCASICA (House’s Hybrids). (Blue Bonnet). We recommend 
“Hardy Scabiosa” as one of the best hardy flowers for cutting. The 
shapely dark blue to lavender flowers, 2 to 4 inches across, are on long 
graceful stems. and last several days in water. The plants bloom all 
summer. 2 feet. Pkt., 20c; 4% oz., 75c. 
SHASTA DAISY. (See Daisy.) 
SIBERIAN WALLFLOWER. (See Cheiranthus.) 
Statice - Sea Lavender 
2142 LATIFOLIA. Small purplish-blue flowers, easily dried for winter 
bouquets. Excellent for borders or rockeries. Blooms during July and 
August. 2 feet. Pkt., 10c; 4 0z., 30c; %4 0oz., 50c. 
Sweet William - Dianthus Barbatus 
Showy hardy flowers of easy culture; splendid for beds and borders 
with their rich varied flowers. Biennials. Height, 1% feet. 
2215 Giant Double-Flowering Mixed. pPkt., 10c; 14 0z., 75c. 
2217 NEWPORT PINK. A beautiful salmon-pink. This is a most pleas- 
ing color. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 75c. ; 
2219 SCARLET BEAUTY. Rich deep scarlet; makes a great blaze of 
color. Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 75c. 
1553 EVERBLOOMING SWEET WILLIAM. Flowers much like a double 
red carnation. The plants grow 18 inches tall, are hardy, and are con- 
Sstantly in’bloom. Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 40c. 
2221 Midget. Dwarf, double, compact plants. Large, bright flowers. 
Recommended for borders, rockeries. 3 to 4 inches high, Pkt., 25c. 
Sweet Rocket - Hesperis 
2210 MIXED. Old-fashioned garden plant known as “Dame’s Rocket.” 
Grows 2 feet high, and bears spikes of showy lilac, purple and white, 
Sweet scented flowers during the summer. Excellent for the garden 
and for cutting. Hardy. Pkt., 10¢; %4 oz., 20c; 0oz., 60c. 
Tritoma - Red Hot Poker 
2235 HYBRIDA MIXED. Very handsome and showy plant, excellent 
for cutting. Blooms first year, 3 feet. Pkt., 15¢; 1% oz., 50c. 
THE HOLMES SEED COMPANY, YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO 
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