Holmes’ Super-Giant Snapdragons 
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Holmes’ Everblooming Ten Week Stocks 

Strawflower—Double 


Schizanthus - Butterfly Flower 
2145 Dr. Badger’s Hybrids Pkt., 25c; 4 0z., $1.00 
This is one of the airiest and daintiest flowers imaginable, especially 
adapted to bordering beds of taller flowers and those of a heavier growth. 
The seeds germinate quickly and come into bloom in a few weeks from 
sowing. The flowers are such as to completely obscure the foliage, making 
the plant a veritable pyramid of the most delicate and charming blooms. 
The Schizanthus make admirable pot plants for the house in late winter 
and early spring. For this purpose sow in the autumn. Height 11% feet. 
Snapdragon - Antirrhinum 
Holmes’ Rust-Resistant Super Giants 
This is the most superb creation in Giant Snapdragons. The plants are 
very robust and form flower spikes of remarkable size and of the loveliest 
and softest tones. For cutting, these Snapdragons are unsurpassed. The 
long, graceful spikes will lend distinction to any setting. Blooms from July 
to frost. Annual. Height 3 feet. 
1115 Alaska. 1110 Pinkie. 
Best clear white. Clear rose-pink. 
1111 Canary Bird. 1114 Red Cross. 
Rich canary-yellow. Deep rich crimson. 
1100 Rosalie. 
Rich deep rose with underlying tone of amber. ° 
1117 Scarlet. 
Brilliant shade. 
1118 Holmes’ Super Giant-Flowered Mixed. 
The above, each: Pkt., 15c; % oz., 80c 
1120 Velvet Giant Pkt: 25c: Ye oz., $1.00; % 0z., $1.75 
This All-America winner for 1947 is a welcome addition to the colors 
available in the Colossals. ‘The very large well formed florets are a vivid 
crimson with gold overtones and closely spaced on tall, sturdy spikes. 
Foliage is a rich dark green. 
Snapdragon - Half Tall 
Rust-proof. Height about 20 inches. Best for bedding. 
1130 Giant Mixed Colors PEt Lo Cr Ae 021 0O€ 
Snow-On-The-Mountain - Euphorbia 
1616 Variegata Pkt., 10c; % 0z., 25c 
Attractive foliage. Is grown primarily for its green and white foliage 
which combines beautifully with bright-colored flowers in the garden or 
in bouquets. Self-sows readily. Height 2 feet. 
Statice - Sea Lavender 
2146 Mixed Colors Pkt., 10c; % oz.. 25¢ 
A mixture of white, rose, yellow and blue. Excellent cut flowers. When 
dried they are very useful for winter bouquets. Height 214 feet. 
Stocks - Gilliflower 
2170 Giant Double Imperial Mixed Pkt., 15c; % o2z., 50c 
Earlier than others, not inclined to branch so freely, better for close 
planting. Considered the most valuable group of Stocks for cut flowers. 
Bloom from July to frost. Annual. Height 20 inches. 
2173 Holmes’ Everblooming Mixed Phkio. L5e=te075 50 
These ten-week Stocks will flower all summer from seed sown outdoors 
about May 10th. The plants are of branching habit, with a large per- 
centage of large, double flowers. Do not sow Stocks in very rich soil, 
and they need the full sunlight. Height 15 inches. 
. Strawflower - Helichrysum 
1679 Double Large-Flowered Mixed Pkt., 10c; ¥% oz., 25c 
This is the most valuable of the everlastings. Apart from their usefulness 
for winter decoration they also make rare border or bedding subjects. 
Height 2 feet. 
SUMMER CYPRESS (See Kochia) 
Sunflower - Helianthus 
The larger varieties are very ornamental and useful for backgrounds or 
for distant effects, while the smaller sorts are for cutting. Annual. 
2195 Miniature Mixed (Cucumerifolius) Pkt., 10c 
Charming small flowers, rich colors of art shades of red, purple, brown 
and yellow. Ideal for cutting and garden display. Height 5 feet. 
2201 Sun Gold (New) Pkt., 10c; % 0z., 30c 
Brilliant golden yellow, large 100% double flowers. Height 5 feet. 
THE HOLMES SEED COMPANY, CANTON, OHIO 
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