Holmes’ NOVELTIES and SPECIALTIES 
For I945 
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 improved form of the very 
popular Majestic Snapdragons. Spikes 
are very long, especially fine for the 
florist trade as well as the home gar- 
dener, and the individual florets are 
extra large. Many very lovely colors 
iosa-Flowered Zinnias are becoming in- 
creasingly popular. They make a good 
cut flower, graceful and easy to ar- 
range. This strain has lovely coloring 
of autumn foliage tints. Pkt., 15c; 
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SCABIOSA ZINNIA 
2395. Autumn Tints Mixed. Scab- 
4 oz., 60c. 
FANTASY ZINNIA | 
Chrysanthemum-Flowered— 
Finest Mixed 
2381. Fantasy is the most fascinat- 

ing Zinnia introduction in many years. 
The ragged-appearing flowers are in- 
teresting and graceful, and quite unlike 
the stiff, formal Zinnia of our grand- 
mothers’ gardens. The flowers are of 
medium size, composed of a mass of 
shaggy petals, large enough to give a 
splash of color, but also small enough 
for graceful arrangement in bouquets. 
The color ranges from the brightest 
‘ shades of red, yellow, and orange to 
the soft pastel pinks and creams. This 
is an exquisite Zinnia. Pkt., 10c; 
14 oz., 50c. | 
PORTULACA - Moss Rose 
2017. Grows in hot dry locations. 
Double Portulaca enjoys poor soil and 
dry season. This annual makes a won- 
derful show for borders or rockery. 
Sow when ground is warm. Bloom all 
summer with most brilliant colors. Eas- 
ily transplanted. 6 inches. Pkt., 10c; 
ORNAMENTAL GOURDS 18 0z., 95c; 44 oz., $1.60; oz., $4.75. 
Small Sorts Mixed 
Rapid growing annual climbers with orna- ORANGE FLARE 
COSMOS 
mental foliage and interesting and odd-shaped 
fruit. It is becoming very popular to use the 
1471. Gold Medal Winner. Early, 
vivid orange, long stem. Plant this 
fruit for table decoration. 
1654. Small Mixed. 
Pkt., 10c; 14 oz., 15c; 0z., 40c. flower in among the shrubs for a charm- 
ing effect. Good for cutting. Height 
314 feet. See page 46. Pkt., 10c; | 
14 oz., 45c. 
are available in this rust-resistant type. 
Pkt., 15¢; 16 oz., 75c; 14 oz., $1.25. 
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 3 inches across. Long, 
stout stems carry the big double or semi- 
double flowers well above the foliage. At al- 
most every flower show, Glorious Gleam Hy- 
brids were given the highest award for this 
finest new, unusual flower. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 35c; 14 Ib., $1.00. 

Glorious Gleam Nasturtiums 



ROCK GARDEN 
(Perennial) Mixture 
2090 Holmes’ Superb Mixture. 
A carefully prepared mixture of 
rare and choice perennials, suitable 
for rock gardens. Maximum height 
6 inches. Pkt., 15c; 14 oz., $1.25. 
(Annual) Mixture 
2100 Holmes’ Special Mixture. 
A carefully, prepared mixture of low 
growing, many colored, free flower- 
ing annuals, which will supply color 
in your rock garden all summer. 
Heeht 6 inches. Pkt., 10c; 14 0z., 

Rust-Proof Snapdragons Cosmos, ‘Orange Flare 
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