Holmes’ Petunias 
ALL-DOUBLE GLORIOUS MIXED 
Superior Strain 
1950. This new strain is produced in the United States by a skilled Petunia breeder. A 
special strain of double flowers in bright rich colors which are large, and ruffled. The 
weaker seedlings should be carefully saved as these usually produce the finest double flowers. 
Pkt., 90c. 
COLOSSAL SHADES OF ROSE 
All-Double Petunia—All-America Medal Winner 
1953. This is the first giant All-Double Petunia ever created in America and the biggest 
Petunia ever known, many flowers growing over 5 inches across. All are fully double, with 
beautifully ruffled petals. Color ranges from salmon-pink through rose-pink to deep, rich 
rosy mauve—an exquisite blending of rose shades. Height 20 inches, spreads to 3 feet 
across. Excellent for beds, borders, window boxes and cutting. Pkt., $1.00. 
TOPAZ QUEEN PETUNIAS 
1983. It’s brilliant, deep carmine-rose. Compact Topaz Queen is considerably deeper and 
brighter than Celestial Rose, and one of the most striking for bedding. Pkt., 25c; 1 oz., 
$1.00. 
DWARF ELK’S PRIDE 
1977. You will be delighted with this new strain of Elk’s Pride. Our tests have shown 
it superior to all others. The type is a true dwarf. In color it is a rich violet-blue. The 
plants bear immense flowers all season long. Pkt., 15c; 1/64 oz., $1.35. 
PURPLE KING 
1985. A good bedder is this single variety that flowers a deep violet on a dwarf, compact 
plant. Pkt., 10c; 1§ oz., 60c. 
Pkt., 10c; 1 0z., 50c. 
at center. Pkt., 25c. 

Petunia, Dwarf Elk’s Pride 
Pkt., 10c; 1% oz., $1.00. 
Pkt., 25c. 

Petunia, Bright Eyes in mixed borders. Pkt., 25c. 
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CHEERFUL 
All-America Bronze Medal—Dwarf Bedding 
1979. Entirely new color and growing habit! Crisp, satiny sheen on 
salmon-pink petals, deeper rose veining toward throat; flowers 214 
inches and more across. Plants first grow low, spreading close to 
ground, later forming a mound 10 to 12 inches high with spread of 
2 feet, densely compact with no tendency to thin out, fall over or open 

Petunia, Celestial Rose 

Petunia, Cheerful 
HEAVENLY BLUE 
1981. The silvery blue flowers of this variety have a beauty all their 
own. We offer an extra select strain. Pkt., 10c; 1 oz., $1.15. 
SNOW QUEEN 
1984. Our finest pure white bedding Petunia. Its strong spreading 
growth and free flowering habit have made it a favorite wherever grown. 
CELESTIAL ROSE IMPROVED 
1989. Without exception, this is still the most satisfactory pink 
Petunia for most any situation. Bright sparkling satiny rose flowers of 
good size on plants that remain auite compact. They start blooming 
early and continue all summer in spite of most any weather. It’s much 
better than Rosy Morn in color, size, uniformity and compactness. 
BRIGHT EYES 
Dwarf, Single, Compact—All-America Winner 
1964. This dwarf, compact Petunia grows 7 to 9 inches tall ‘and is 
completely covered with soft light rose-pink flowers blooming all sum- 
mer till frost. Unsurpassed in garden beds, edgings and borders. 
PEACH RED 
Unusual Color—All-America Winner 
1965. The color reminds one of that red side of a sun-ripened Peach. 
Beautiful deep salmon with light reddish tint flowers up to 2'4 inches. 
Plants dwarf, 12 to 15 inches high, and ideal for garden plantings or 
