
Giant Pansies. 
One of the most popular flowers grown, thriving best in a cool, 
moist, but well-drained soil. Sow seeds in April and May for summer 
eroune: and in August for early flowers the following spring. Hardy 
annual. 
1921 SUPER SWISS GIANT MIXTURE. The flowers are enormous in 
size, perfectly round, stalks are robust and strong. The thick petals 
are of a rich velvety texture. They bloom early in the spring, con- 
tinuing to flower all summer until fall. 
Pkt., 25c; % oz., $2.25; 4% oz., $3.50. 
1920 Holmes’ Glorious Giant Mixture. 4 marvelous mixture. Con- 
tains all giant types of largest flowers of richest and most varied 
colors. Pkt., 25c; 4 oz., $2.25; 14 oz:, $3.50. 
1928 GIANT RUFFLED MASTERPIECE MIXTURE. Petals are ruffled, 
giving the appearance of double flowers of many colors. Pkt., 20c. 
Petunias 
For bedding, porch or window boxes, few flowers equal the Petunia in 
effectiveness. They are of easiest cultivation and probably give greater 
returns for the care they require than any other plant. All they ask is a 
good soil and a sunny position, and they will make a gorgeous display 
until killed by frost. Annual. 
Double Giant Ruffled 
1953 ALL DOUBLE COLOSSAL SHADES OF ROSE. Biggest Petunia 
growing over 5 inches across. Beautiful ruffled, salmon-pinks to rose 
shades. Height 20 inches. Pkt., $1.00. 
1955 Holmes’ Giant Double. A special strain of double flowers which 
are enormous, and ruffled in bright rich colors. The weaker seedlings 
should be carefully saved as these usually produce the finest double 
flowers. Crop failed. 
Giant Ruffled Fringed Petunias 
1960 Holmes’ Superfine Ruffled Giant Mixed. The most gorgeous 
strain in Dwarf Ruffled Petunias. Over a period of years, they have 
proved to be a superior strain. They have immense flowers. It in- 
cludes the showy blotched sorts and odd colors. They are heavily 
veined with long deep throats, and are deeply ruffled. 
Pkt., 25c. 
1962 Dwarf Giant of California Mixture. A low, compact plant 
with mammoth flowers, in a wide range of bright and blotch colors. 
Pkt., 25c. 
1967 DAINTY LADY. Award of Merit. Delicate golden yellow fringed 
Petunia. Compact, semi-dwarf plants and free flowering. Pkt., 20c. 
1954 THEODOSIA. A wonderful frilled pink Petunia with open yellow 
throat. Pkt., 25c. 
1988 DWARF RUFFLED MIXED. A typical Martha Washington. The 
blooms are about 4 inches across, well ruffled, with open throats. A 
remarkable blend of striking colors to include many gay combinations. 
Exquisite coloring. Pkt., 15c; 3 pkts., 35c, 
Dwarf Single Bedding Petunias 
Most popular and valuable for beddiny and edging; dwarf and free 
flowering. Height, 1 foot. 
1964 BRIGHT EYES. All-America Winner. Soft, light rose-pink flowers 
with white throat completely cover the dwarf compact plants. Height 
7 to 9 inches. PkKt., 25c. 
1989 Celestial Rose. IMPROVED. Sparkling, rich satiny rose. Com- 
pact in growth. Very popular with gardeners. 
Pkt., 10c; 1% oz., $1.00. 
1979 CHEERFUL. Bronze Medal, 1944. Dwarf compact plants bearing 
an abundance of 2-inch single blooms of the loveliest clear, light sal- 
mon-pink enlivened by deep rose veining in the throat. 
Pkt., 25c; 3 pkts., 60c. 
1983 Cream Star. All-America Award. The creamy white flowers 
deepen to golden in the throat. The plants are compact and are well 
covered with large flowers from early summer until frost. 
Pkt., 15c; 1/16 oz., 75c; % oz., $1.30. 
1981 HEAVENLY BLUE IMPROVED. Beautiful light silvery blue. 
Pkt.,'10c; 1% oz., $1.15, , 
1978 KING HENRY. (Dwarf Flaming Velvet.) Large flowers of a rich 
velvety blood-red color. Very free flowering, Dwarf compact habit. 
Pkt., 15c; 3 pkts., 35c. 
THE HOLMES SEED COMPANY, YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO 
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Holmes’ Glorious Giant Pansy 

Holmes’ Giant Double Petunia 

Petunia, Holmes’ Superfine Ruffled 
