
Hollyhocks, Indian Spring 

Larkspur, Giant Imperial Mixed 
Heliotrope 
1685 Giant Hybrids Mixed Pkt., 15c 
Because of the delightful fragrance and long duration of bloom, every- 
one loves Heliotrope. The large heads are in various shades from white 
to deep blue. Annual. Height 20 inches. 
Hollyhocks (Annual) 
1688 Indian Spring Pkt., 10c 
Annual Hollyhocks are relatively new garden plants. The older varie- 
ties are biennials. Indian Spring extremely attractive, semi-double and 
double flowers showing shades of pink, bright rose and rosy carmine. 
Height 3 to 4 feet. 
Kochia - Summer Cypress; Mexican Firebush 
1730 Childsi Pkt., 10c; % 0z., 20c; 0z., 50c 
Grows in a perfectly pyramidal bush with small, feathery, light green 
foliage. Makes a splendid hedge. Annual. Height 2'% feet. 
LACE FLOWER (See Didiscus) 
Lantana 
1740 Dwarf Finest Mixed Pkt., 15c 
One of the most satisfactory plants for pots, flower boxes or bedding; 
constantly in bloom. Verbena-like flowers of orange and red, white and 
rose, and other colors. Annual. Height 1 foot. 
Larkspur - Double Giant Imperial 
Growing Larkspur from Seed is very easy. The seed requires cool 
weather for good germination. Spring sowing outdoors should be done as 
as soon as it is possible to work the soil, about April 10th. Seed sown 
about October 1st will survive the winter and start blooming the following 
summer. Placing Larkspur seed in a refrigerator from 24 to 48 hours will 
induce quicker and higher germination. Height 3 feet. 
1747 Blue Bell. 1748 Gloria Improved. 
Clear mid-blue; excellent. Bright rose-pink. 
1750 Blue Spire. 1751 Lilac Queen. 
Deep violet-blue. Rich lilac-lavender. 
1754 Dazzler. 1752 Los Angeles Improved. 
Rich carmine. Salmon-rose. 
1760 Exquisite Pink Improved. 176] White King. 
Rich soft pink. Finest white; early, large flowered 
1742 Giant Imperial Mixed. 
The above, each: Pkt., 10c; % oz., 50c; oz., $1.50 
Larkspur - Double Stock-Flowered 
1757 Dark Blue. 1766 Rosamond. 
1763 Los Angeles. Deep rose. Very early. 
Salmon-rose. 1755 Sky-Blue. 
1759 Newport Pink. Good light blue. 
Carmine-pink. 1764 White. 
Dazzling white. 
1765 Double Stock-Flowered Mixed. 
The above, each: Pkt., 10c; % 0z., 30c; 0z., $1.00 
Lavatera - Mallow 
1769 Loveliness Pkt., 15c 
Mallows, as they are more popularly known in gardens, are extremely 
showy subjects for tall borders and large beds. Loveliness is undoubtedly 
the finest rich rose-pink. Very effective either as a garden plant or for 
indoor decoration. Blooms all summer. Height 3 feet. 
Linaria 
1771 Fairy Bouquet Mixed Phiss)5e 
These dainty flowers resemble miniature Snapdragons, very suitable for 
bouquets and table decoration. Clumps of Fairy Bouquet with its bright 
colors and pastel shades form an interesting feature of the annual bor- 
der. Blooms in about 8 weeks from seed. Height 10 inches. 
Lobelia 
The dwarf sorts for edging beds of other flowers, vases and window 
boxes. Blooms all summer. Annual. 
1775 Crystal Palace Pkt., 10c 
A very dwarf and compact variety, each plant forming a dense ball of 
dark blue flowers. Though usually grown for edgings, they are very 
effective in small beds. Height 4 inches, 
THE HOLMES SEED COMPANY, CANTON, OHIO 
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