
Pkt., 15c. 
Pkt., 15c. 
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~ HOLMES’ MATCHLESS 
ASTERS 
1169. Largest and Most Prolific of Ail 
Asters. These are in every way a supe: 
rior race of Asters. The plants are very 
healthy, robust, of branching growth, 
producing on long stems immense Chrys- 
anthemum~-like flowers of perfect form. 
They are wonderfully prolific and con- 
tinuous bloomers. The decorative effect 
of a bed or vase of these Asters cannot 
be surpassed. Height 2 to 3 feet. Pkt., 
15c; 16 02z., 65c. 

Sunset Giant Marigold 
MARIGOLD, Spry 
1816. Silver Medal Winner, All- 
America Selections for 1941. Extra 
dwarf, double French Marigold with 
flowers 114 to 134 inches across, com- 
posed of a center crest of bright, clear 
yellow surrounded by mahogany-red 
guard petals. Early, profuse. Pkt., 15c. 




Cayuga, N. Y. 
““T had gorgeous Zinnias from your seeds, really 
bushels of blooms that went to my friends for all 
occasions, house decorations; the sick; the ceme- 
tery; church decorations and for a tea. It would 
not be fair to not mention here that your vege- 
table seed also proved worthy.”’ 
MRS. LEE J. SCHENCK. 

Scabiosa, Blue Moon 
[38] 
Holmes’ Matchless Asters 
A Newcomer 
1813. The very largest Marigold yet developed. Flowers 
average 5 inches in diameter, while some, which were grown 
with special care, reached a diameter of 8 inches. The flowers 
have a definite sweet scent, which makes it an excellent variety 
for cut flower or garden use. The colors range through the 
deepest orange shades to light shades of golden orange and 
yellow, and a new shade of primrose. Plants are 3!/y to 4 feet 
in height and bloom the latter part of the summer. Annual. 
POT 0’ GOLD MARIGOLD 
Dwarf Gigantea 
1817. This unusual Early Marigold is very charming. The 
plants are dwarf and compact, growing 12 to 15 inches in 
height, well branched and bearing a dozen or more of its 
large blooms at a time. Of Gigantea formation, these blooms 
are 4 to 414 inches in diameter and the color is a most beau- 
tiful bright deep golden orange. 
Excellent for bedding. 
CREEPING ZINNIA 
2124. Sanvitalia, or Creeping Zin- 
nia, is such a cheerful looking little 
annual with its masses of small golden 
yellow flowers, dark purple or almost 
black center, and in double and single 
form. It is very attractive in its setting 
of spreading foliage much like a minia- 
ture Zinnia. The plants, only 6 or 8 
inches high, are prostrate and creeping 
in habit, and would be ideal in the rock 
garden. Pkt., 10c; 16 0z., 50c. 
SCABIOSA, Blue Moon 
2125. Has flowers composed entirely 
of broad, heavy, wavy petals, eliminat- 
ing the pincushion center entirely. The 
flower is fully double, large and deep, 
234 inches across and 2 to 234 inches 
deep. Color is a rich deep lavender- 
blue. Plants are upright, growing tall, 
36 inches in height. Ideal for cutting 
because of its stem length. The deep 
lavender-blue is hard to find in annual 
flowers. Pkt., 15c. 

Holmes’ NOVELTIES and SPECIALTIES 
GIGANTEA SUNSET GIANT MARIGOLD 
