Poppies - Shirley 
2025 Holmes’ Eldorado Giant Double Mixed 
Pkt., 10c; % vz., 30c; 02z., 90c 
They should be in every garden. Easily grown and produce a wealth 
of gorgeous blooms. Sow early in the spring. Annual. Height 2 feet. 
A wonderfully fine strain. Many of the flowers are ruffled and semi- 
double and come in all shades of rose, scarlet, salmon and pink. 2 feet. 
Portulaca - Moss Rose 
A beautiful low growing flower, thriving in almost any location, even a 
dry, sunny place. Suitable for borders, edging or rockery. Can withstand 
the pees: weather. Blooms early until killed by frost. Annual. Height 
6 inches. 
2015 Single Mixed Pkt., 10c; % 0z., 50c; % 0z., 90c; 0z., $3.00 
All colors. 
2017 Double Large Flowering Mixed Pkt., 15c; % 0z., 75c; %4 oz., $1.25 
Of the most brilliant colors. 
RICINUS (See Castor Oil Bean) 
Rock Garden (Annual) Mixture 
2100 Holmes’ Superfine Mixed Pkt.. 10c; % 0z., 50c 
Sees blend of 25 varieties suitable for rock gardens. Height 6 
inches. 
Salpiglossis - Painted Tongue 
2110 Large-Flowered Emperor Mixed Pkt., 10c; ¥%& oz., 25c 
The large tubular flowers are veined to orchid-like colorings and are of 
a velvety texture. We believe there is no other annual flower so graceful 
or so unusual in appearance as the Salpiglossis. And they are not hard to 
grow:They make a glorious show in a bed or the border, or even as a 
pot plant in the conservatory. Height 2 feet. 
Salvia - Scarlet Sage 
Note: Sow late in February. A larger percentage of Salvia seed will 
germinate if sown after February Ist. 
One of the most handsome summer and autumn flowering plants, grow- 
ing into compact bushes literally ablaze with brilliant scarlet flowers, from 
early summer till killed by frost. Annual. 
2115 America or Globe of Fire Pkt., 25c 
This is one of the freest and most continuous blooming of al] Scarlet 
Sages, and the most uniform in habit of growth, making it especially 
valuable for bedding or planting in lines. Height 18 inches. 
2117 Bonfire Pkt., 20c; % oz., $1.00 
A splendid dwarf variety, with large, erect spikes of rich scarlet flowers. 
Height 2 feet. 
2120 Splendens Pkt., 10c; ¥% 0z., 70¢ 
Bright scarlet. Height 3 feet. 
Scabiosa - Mourning Bride 
The rich and beautifully colored flowers are very handsome and excellent 
for cutting; profuse bloomer from June to October. Easy to grow from 
seed sown outdoors in the spring. Height 3 feet. 
2130 Giant Imperial Mixed Pkt., 10c; % 0z., 45c 
Rare colors. 
2125 Blue Moon Pkt., 15c 
All-America Winner. Flowers are large, double, deep lavender-blue, pro- 
duced on long stems; ideal for cutting. Blossoms are composed of broad, 
heavy, waxy petals, built up in a beehive shape. 
2131 Fire King Pkt., 10c; % 0z., 40c 
Bright scarlet. 
Scarlet Runner Bean : 
1274 Emperor Pkt., 10c; %4 lb., 40c; Ib., $1.15 
Has attractive, pealike flowers of a brilliant scarlet that are followed by 
an poe aaee crop of Beans that can be eaten. Annual. Climber. Height 
10 feet. 
THE HOLMES SEED COMPANY, CANTON, OHIO 
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Scabiosa, Giant Imperial Mixed 

Salpiglossis 

Salvia, Early Harbinger 
