Nierembergia - Cup Flower 
1909 Purple Robe Pkt., 25c 
If you want a change from borders of Alyssum this new edging plant 
is the answer. All-America Award. A fine, violet-blue color, several 
shades deeper than “Hippomanica.” ‘‘Purple Robe” is a low, compact 
plant, with a spread of 8 inches. It blooms in about 15 weeks after sow- 
ing and remains in flower until frost kills it down. A grand edging 
plant for the sunny border. 6 inches. 
Nigella - Love-in-a-Mist 
1910 Miss Jekyl! Dark Blue Pkt., 10c 
Fine, old-fashioned garden annual with curious double rich blue flowers, 
nestled in feathery bright green foliage. The flowers last well when cut 
and are most attractive in mixed bouquets. Height 18 inches. 
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 flowering; 
and in August for early flowers the following spring. Hardy annual. 
1921 Super Swiss Giant Mixture Pkt.) 25€% Ys0z.; $2.25 
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, continuing to flower all summer until fall. 
1920 Holmes’ Glorious Giant Mixture Pht 2563 eho n$2.25 
A marvelous mixture. Contains all giant types of largest flowers of 
richest and most varied colors. 
1928 Giant Ruffled Masterpiece Mixture Pkt., 20c 
peal are ruflied, giving the appearance of double flowers of many 
colors. 
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 
1951 All-Double Mrs. Dwight D. Eisenhower Pkt., $2.00 
An outstanding new mid-salmon Petunia, which is a most desirable color 
to the all-double class. The lovely double flowers are uniform, measure 
about 234 inches across. Plants are dwarf, bushy, and of good habit, 
about 16 inches tall, and 30 inches across. 
1952 All-Double Rose Marie Pkt., $1.50 
The dwarf, compact plants are profuse-blooming, and the rose-pink all- 
double flowers grow 3 inches and more across. Excellent for beds and 
borders. A splendid cut flower. Height 18 inches. 
1953 All-Double Colossal Shades of Rose Pkt., $1.00 
Biggest Petunia, growing over 5 inches across. Beautiful ruffled, salmon- 
pinks to rose shades. Height 20 inches. 
Giant Ruffled Fringed Petunias 
1960 Holmes’ Superfine Ruffled Mixed Pkt., 25c 
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 includes the showy blotched sorts and odd colors. They 
are heavily veined with long deep throats, and are deeply ruffled. 
1962 Dwarf Giants of California Mixture Phtw2oc 
A low, compact plant with mammoth flowers, in a wide range of bright 
and blotched colors. 
1988 Dwarf Ruffled Mixed Pistig 156 
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. 
Dwarf Single Bedding Petunias 
Most popular and valuable for bedding and edging; dwarf and free flow- 
ering. Height 1 foot. _ 
1964 Bright Eyes Pkt., 25¢ 
All-America Winner. Soft, light rose-pink flowers with white throat 
completely cover the dwarf, compact plants. Height 7 to 9 inches. 
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Holmes’ Glorious Giant Pansy 

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