(i) Gpriendly Greetings.~ 



It is our yearly privilege to renew 
acquaintance with our many customers by 
means of our new Seed Book, and we hope 
it will be found of real horticultural in- 
terest. 
Our desire is always to produce “Finest 
Quality” seeds and bulbs, and to sell them 
at reasonable prices. We will always con- 
tinue our efforts to adhere to this policy 
and to give you the best service possible. 
We take this opportunity to thank our 
clients for past favors and sincerely hope 
to have again the satisfaction of their 
orders which will command our personal 
and prompt attention. We are keenly 
appreciative of customers’ kind recommen- 
dation of our firm to their friends. 
Faithfully yours, 
HARRY HOLMES, Jr. 
President 
HOW TO ORDER FROM THIS CATALOG 
GENERAL INFORMATION 
Remittances. We cannot assume risk for currency not sent 
by registered mail. Use money orders or checks. 
Shortages. Please open all cartons before reporting short- 
ages. We often enclose small packages within large bags, etc. 
Onion sets, roots, bulbs and plants are often sent separately 
or later. 
Mailing List. Write us of change in your name, address. 
Please Order Early. Well in advance of the time the mer- 
chandise is needed for use, so we can make shipment in plenty 
of time for planting. 
Attention ! 
With every $2.00 order of seeds, we will give a 
Lancaster Almanac free, when requested. 
FIGURE POSTAGE HERE ON NON-PREPAID SUPPLIES 
On Items Offered in This Catalog 
Vegetable seeds, roots, flower seeds, bulbs, plants. Trans- 
portation paid anywhere in U.S. A. 
Insecticides. Transportation paid within 150 miles of Can- 
ton. Beyond, purchaser pays transportation charges. 
Supplies. Transportation paid within 150 miles of Canton. 
Beyond, purchaser pays transportation charges. 
Fertilizers. Transportation paid within 150 miles of Canton 
on items weighing less than 25 lbs. On all items over 25 lbs. 
purchaser pays transportation charges. 
C. O. D. Shipments. C. O. D. orders will be accepted only 
if accompanied by cash payment of 25% of the amount of 
the order. C. O. D. shipments are generally not recommended 
as they are more likely to be delayed. 
Plants, bulbs, Onion sets and nursery stock will not be sent 
C. O. D. under any circumstances. 
Conditions of Sale 
We assume responsibility of seeds, bulbs and plants 

Local 
Zone 
Canton 
and 
Suburbs 
Ist and 2nd] 3rd 
Zones 
up to 
150 mi. 
Parcel Post 
Rates (U.S.A.) 
from Canton 
effective 
Jan. 1, 1950 
4th 5th 
Zone Zone | Zone 
150 to} 300 to} 600 to 
300 mi.|/600 mi. 
6th 
Zone 
1000 to 
1000 mi.}1400 mi. 
10c 12c 13c 14c Lie 16c 
First pound 


each 
additional 
pound or 
fraction 
lc 2c 3c Xe 6c 8c 
1400 to 
1800 mi. 

7th 
Zone 
8th 
Zone 
over 
1800 mi. 
reaching you in good condition. All the seeds we sell 
are tested, and are known to be of good vitality. The 
successful growing of seeds, bulbs and plants obvi- 
ously depends in a very large measure on weather 
conditions and proper cultural methods beyond our 
control; so conforming with the universal custom of 
the seed trade, the Holmes Seed Company warrants 
to the extent of the purchase price, that seeds or 
bulbs sold are as described on the container within 
recognized tolerances. Seller gives no other or further 
warranty, expressed or implied. 
All prices quoted here are subject to change with- 
out notice and to our stocks being unsold. 
17c 18c 
10c aie 
