
Ageratum, Blue Ball Improved 

Anchusa, Blue Bird 
SEEDS of Holmes’ 
Annual Flowers 
PERENNIAL FLOWER SEEDS will be found on pages 51 to 55. 
The height given for each variety is average, and some variation is 
natural under different growing conditions. 
-AFRICAN GOLDEN DAISY (See Dimorphotheca) 
Ageratum - Floss Flower 
The flowers are dainty and feathery, often delightfully fragrant and 
usually completely cover the plants. The blue of the Ageratum combines 
well with pink in the garden. Very effective for borders and solid beds. 
Easy to grow. Blooms all summer and fall. 
1075 Blue Bedder (New) Pkt., 25c; %& oz., $2.25 
A very low, compact lavender-blue, with large flower clusters. Deeper 
color than Blue Ball. Height 4 in. 
1072 Blue Ball Pike, 15c: % oz., $1.25 
Is just what you want. A true, compact plant of even height. The 
growth is most uniform and even. The broad green foliage is almost 
completely smothered with flowers of the richest shade of blue. Height 
6 inches. 
1078 Midget Blue Pkt., 20c; v6 oz., $1.00 
All-America Winner. Midget Blue, a really dwarf Ageratum, is only 2 to 
3 inches high with delicate, fine foliage which is practically smothered 
with small, true Ageratum-blue flowers. Blooms all summer and fall. 
Alyssum 
1081 Little Gem Pkt., 10c; % 0z., 40c; 0z., $1.35 
Dwarf, white, compact, fine for beds, edging or rockwork; a lace frill for 
a garden, blooming profusely all summer. Very sweetly scented. . Height 
6 inches. 
1083 Carpet of Snow Phi lOc VYwozs40c= 02.0$1.30 
No flower is more easily grown than the popular Alyssum. It is particu- 
larly attractive in combination with Blue Lobelia and Dwarf Yellow Mari- 
gold. It is one of the most enduring of all edging plants. Seed germin- 
ates in 12 days. Height 3 inches. 
1079 Violet Queen Pkt., 10c; % oz., 60c; 0z., $1.90 
The plants are a mass of bright violet blooms until cut down by frost. 
We are sure that you will like this peculiar shade. It is fragrant and 
holds its color through the hottest, driest summer. Height 4 inches. 
Amaranthus 
1090 Molten Fire Pkt., 10c 
A very showy plant with brilliant red foliage and Poinsettia-like flower. 
Will thrive best in sunny positions. Height 3 feet. 
Anchusa 
1095 Blue Bird Pkt., 10c; ¥%& oz., 25c 
Sprays of vivid indigo-blue flowers all summer. Good to mix with other 
flowers in bouquets and one of the easiest flowers to grow. 2 feet. 
Arctotis - African Daisy 
1145 Blue-Eyed African Daisy Pkt., 10c; % oz., 50c 
An excellent long-stemmed cut flower for dry, sunny location. The 
flowers are like large, white Daisies with blue centers. Effective planted 
among other medium tall flowers. Easy to grow. Blooms from July to 
frost. 2 feet. 
1147 Large Flowering Hybrid ~Pkt., 25 
These large Hybrids include the finest range of coloring we have ever 
seen in Arctotis. They embrace many gorgeous colors, many with inter- 
esting contrasting basal markings to the ray petals. Extremely useful for 
bowls and vases, and if cut in the young state the flower heads last in 
preterit. a long period, making an attractive table decoration. Height 
inches. 
Holmes’ Wilt-Resistant Asters 
Avoid planting Asters in the spot where they grew last year. A new 
location will aid materially in preventing soil-borne diseases. 
The main points to observe in growing good Asters are: Good varieties, 
good seed, good deep, rich soil, and a location which will permit continual 
cultivation. Asters do not like lime in the soil. 
Those marked (*) are Wilt-Resistant or ‘“Stem-Rot.” 
THE HOLMES SEED COMPANY, CANTON, OHIO 
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