Dianthus - Hardy Garden Pinks 
(Old-Fashioned Clove Pinks) 
1550 Plumarius Double Mixed Pkt., 10c; ¥% 0z., 45¢ 
A beautiful mixture, including hybrids of all possible phadee Noted for 
their fragrance and long bloom. Height 1 foot. 
1556 Allwoodi Alpinus Pkt., 25c 
Flowers first year from seed. The largest flowered strain of the cna 
Pinks. Blooms all summer in many colors. A gem for the rock garden. 
4 to 6 inches. 
1557 Caesius Grandiflorus (Cheddar Pink) Pkt., 25c 
Makes a cushion of glaucous leaves from which in May, spring the sweet 
smelling Rose-colored flowers, 4 to 8 inches. 
Digitalis - Foxglove 
1570 Holmes’ Superb Mixed Pkt., 10c 
They give a wonderful range of color. Bloom during June and July. 
Easy to grow in sun or shade, 3 feet tall. 
1573 Giant Shirley Mixed Pit., 15c; ¥% 0z., 50c 
The flower heads are crowded with big, bell-shaped blossoms. Colors 
range from shell-pink and white to deepest rose, many dotted crimson, 
over 3 feet tall. Blooms during June and July, 
Gaillardia - Blanket Flower 
1630 Burgundy Pkt., 15c 
» Large wine-red flowers on long stiff stems on bushy plants. 2 feet. 
1626 Dazzler Pkt., 10c 
This showy perennial deserves a place in all gardens. It will give you 
many brilliant flowers all summer. The flowers are large, of clear bright 
go'den vellow with rich maroon-red center. 2 feet. 
1633 Portola Hybrids Pkt., 15c 
This superb strain bears flowers nearly 4 inches across; brilliant red, 
golden tipped petals. A spendid cut flower, and excellent for the peren- 
nial border. Blooms from June until fall. Height 21/4 feet. 
Geum - The Rose of the Rockery 
Beautiful, hardy, oy ae profusely large, showy, double flowers all 
through the summer; fine for bouquets. Blooms from June to September. 
Perennial. 2 feet. 
1637 Lady Stratheden Pkt., 15c; % 0z., 60c 
A flower of great merit. Rich golden yellow blossoms, counterpart of 
Mrs. Bradshaw. Blooms from June to September. 2 feet. 
1638 Mrs. Bradshaw Pkt., 15c; ¥ 0z., 60c 
Large double flowers of a fiery orange-red, blooming nearly all summer. 
Splendid cut flower. 2 feet. 
Gypsophila - Hardy Baby’s Breath 
1662 Paniculata Single Pkt., 10c; Y% oz., 30c 
Has masses of tiny white flowers on bushy plants in July and August. 
Effective for bouquets or borders. 2 feet. 
1663 Paniculata Double Pkt., 20c; % oz., $1.25 
This double white rosette-like flower is dried for florist use in winter 
bouquets. 2 feet. 
Heuchera - Coralbells 
1687 Sanguinea Hybrids Mixed Pkt., 25c 
Flowers bright crimson, blooms in June to September, very free flow- 
ering, nice for cutting. Excellent for border and rockery. They do well 
in sun or partial shade. Height 12 to 18 inches. 
Hibiscus - Mallow 
1690 Giant Flowering Mixed Colors Pkt., 25c 
An exguisite form of greatly admired native Marshmallow. Beautiful 
single flowers 3 to 5 inches. Freely produced during the summer. 3 to 
4 feet. 
Hollyhocks - Althea Rosea 
1699 Giant Double Mixed Pkt., 10c; % oz., 80c 
One of the showiest hardy garden plants. Their stately beauty adds 
dignity to the garden plot. Blooms July and August. Height 6 to 8 feet. 
NEW ANNUAL HOLLYHOCK (See Page 48) 
Honesty - Lunaria 
1705 Money Plant Pkt., 15c 
Flowers purple followed by flat, silvery seed pods, prized for winter 
decoration. Pretty and different from anything else. Biennial. Height 
2 feet. 
IBERIS (See Candytuft) 
Lavandula - Lavender 
1767 Vera Pkt., 10c; % 02., 75¢c 
This is the true Sweet Lavender, fragrant lavender-blue flowers in July 
and August. Flowers are highly valued for drying, which can be used 
in bureau drawers. Height 18 inches. 
THE HOLMES SEED COMPANY, CANTON, OHIO 
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Honesty or Money Plant 

Dianthus, Double Mixed 

Gaillardia, Dazzler 
