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Centaurea Imperialis (Giant Sweet Sultan) 
These charming flowers have deeply fringed petals. They are graceful 
in form and delicately scented. Because they have long stems and keep 
fresh a long time, they are especially desirable for cutting. Height 21% ft. 
1404 Mixed Colors Pkt., 100; %4 02., 50c 
1380 Dusty Miller (Gymnocarpa) Pkt., 10c 
White-leaved. Used for edging. Compact plants with silvery leaves. 
Bloom during late summer and fall. Height 1 foot. 
Clarkia 
1430 Double Prize Mixed Pki., 1003 Ye 0z4 Z0c 
This easily grown annual is not as much appreciated as it should be. 
The colors run from white through to pink and deep rose. It is free 
blooming and makes an excellent cut flower. The seed may be sown in 
the fall or spring. Blooms from July to October. Height 2 feet. 
Cleome 
1440 Pink Queen LV aig, (aye: 
Silver Medal, 1942 A. A. S. Huge heads of delightful, clear pink 
blooms, borne high on tall, well-branched and -attractive plants, with 
clean and airy foliage. It starts to bloom in early July and continues on 
without a lapse until frost cuts it down. Known simply as the “Pink 
Spider Plant” but truly a magnificent introduction and more than worthy 
of the honors heaped upon it. 
Cobaea - Cup and Saucer Vine 
1445 Scandens Pkt., 10c; % 02., 45c 
Rapid growing vines for training over fences or trellises, with attractive 
and unusual foliage, and handsome blooms; light green in the bud, but 
opening to large purple bells. Height 20 feet. 
Cockscomb - Celosia 
1369 Cristata, Mixed Colors Pkt., 10c 
Has huge, laterally flattened heads which suggest the comb of a giant 
chanticleer, in brilliant colors. Annual. Height 1 foot. 
1375 Thompsoni Magnifica Plumosa (Ostrich Plume) 
Mixed Colors Phizi10e 
The long pyramid-shaped feathery heads are fine to cut with other flow- 
ers. Annual. Height 2 feet. , 
1360 Childsi (Woolflower) , Mixed Pkt., 10c; Ye 02., 35c 
The heads form globular pink, crimson and orange masses resembling 
bal's of woolen yarn or silk thread. The plants start to bloom when 
only several inches tall. Branches develop, each tipped with a flower 
often from 4 to 6 inches in diameter. Annual. Height 2 feet. 
Corn 
1453 Ornamental Indian Oz. 150s Age lb. Soe 
This corn produces large ears with multi-colored kernels in an endless 
number of interesting shades. In great demand, when dried, for autumn 
and winter decorations. 
Cosmos 
There is no other tall annual so graceful or so useful as the Cosmos. 
The double and single varieties make beautiful cut flowers. May be planted 
in among the shrubs or back of low-growing plants. Annual. 3 to 4 feet. 
1470 Giant Sensation Mixed Pkt. 1062 Yas, S0c 
A new Cosmos. The largest flowers and the earliest to bloom. Produces 
very large pink and white flowers 4 to 6 inches across. Superior to all 
other early Cosmos. 
1471 Orange Flare Pht, 10¢s- soz, Boe 
Gold Medal Winner. Early. vivid orange, long stem. 
1464 Early Double Crested Mixed Pkt., 15c; Y% oz., 40c 
A new and distinct type of large flowering Cosmos, the center being 
full double and crested. Makes a wonderful cut flower. 
1469 Single Early Giant Mixed Pkt., 100; “% oz., 20c 
Cynoglossum - Chinese Forget-Me-Not 
1494 Firmament (New) Pkt., 10c; ¥% 0z., 30c 
This is the new, more compact and improved strain that won All- 
America recognition two years ago. It is a very satisfactory bright deen 
blue for your garden. The flowers are in sprays, like “‘Forget-Me-Nots” 
on plants 18 inches tall. One of the easiest flowers to grow from seed 
sown outdoors. 
Dahlia 
1496 Unwin’s Dwarf Hybrids Pht Se 
Be sure to plant these graceful semi-double flowers in many colors. Sow 
in March indoors and they will bloom by the end of June. Fine for 
- bedding and cutting. Height 18 inches. 
1497 Coltness Hybrids Mixed Pkt., 15c 
The plants are of ideal habit and very free flowering, colors of great 
variety including scarlet, yellow and white. Height 2 feet. 
THE HOLMES SEED COMPANY, CANTON, OHIO 
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