Giant Pansies 
One of the most popular flowers grown, thriving best in a cool, moist, but 
well drained soil. Sow seeds in April and May for summer flowering; and 
in August for early flowers the following spring. Hardy annual. 
1920 Holmes’ Glorious Giant Mixture Pkt., 25c; ¥% oz., $2.25 
This is our best strain. Enormous flowers of finest form and good sub- 
stance are especially well marked; many of them being nicely ruffled and 
curled. The almost endless color range is truly remarkable, while, for the 
length of stem and sturdiness, there is no better type. Try a packet or 
two and grow your own giant Pansies. 
1921 Super Swiss Giant Mixture Pkt., 25c; ¥% oz., $2.25 
The flowers are enormous in size, perfectly round, stalks are robust and 
strong. The thick petals are of a rich velvety texture. They bloom early 
in the spring, continuing to flower all summer until fall. 
1932 Maple Leaf Giant Mixture Pkt., 40c; ¥% oz., $2.50 
These flowers of unbelievable size and texture, are larger than in any 
other strain; the plants are also of compact growth, and the extra large 
foliage is a rich dark green. 
1928 Niasterpiece Giant Frilled Mixture Pkt., 20c 
Petals are ruffled, giving the appearance of double flowers of many colors. 

I planted some of your 
Petunia, All Double Mixed, 
Tetraploid Snaps and Su- 
perfine Ruffled Petunia and 
had very good germination. 
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Thought you would like 
to know. 
I Holmes’ Glorious Giant Pansy William Ruehr 
' Outstanding for Coloring R. F. D. No. 4 

Ravenna, Ohio 

| Petunias 
For bedding, porch or window boxes, few flowers equal the Petunia in effectiveness. They are 
of easiest cultivation and probably give greater returns for the care they require than any other 
plant. All they ask is a good soil and a sunny position, and they will make a gorgeous display 
until killed by frost. Annual. 
Double Giant Ruffled 
1950 All-Double Glorious Dwarf Mixed (Pan-American Strain) Pkt., 125 seeds, 90c 
This new strain is produced by a skilled Petunia breeder. A special strain of double flowers in 
bright rich colors which are large, and ruffled. The weaker seedlings should be carefully saved 
as these usually produce the finest double flowers. 
1953 Ali-Double Colossai Shades of Rose Pkt., 125 seeds, 90c 
An outstanding all-double Petunia. The plants make a vigorous, compact growth. Flowers 
average 4 inches across and are in beautiful ruffled shades of pink, ranging from salmon through 
rose-pink to deep rosy mauve. 
Giant Ruffied Fringed Petunias 
1960 Holmes’ Superfine Ruffled Mixed Pkt., 25c 
The most gorgeous strain in Dwarf Ruffled Petunias. Over a period of years, they have proved 
to be a superior strain. They have immense flowers. It includes the showy blotched sorts and 
odd colors. They are heavily veined with long deep throats, and are deeply ruffled. 
1962 Dwarf Giants of California Mixed (Ramona Strain) LENG. AC 
The flowers are large, with wide-open, well veined throats, and the edges of the flower beau- 
tifully waved and fringed; of many colors. 
1988 Little Giant Mixed Pkt., 25¢ 
New dwarf of California. The blooms are 
about 2 inches across, well ruffled, with 
open throats. A remarkable blend of 
striking colors to include many gay combin- 
ations. Exquisite coloring. 
Dwarf Single Bedding Petunias 
Most popular and valuable for bedding and 
edging; dwarf and free flowering. Height 1 
foot. 
1966 Fire Chief Pkt., 50c 
All-America Sweepstakes Winner. One of 
the outstanding introductions of recent 
years. Brilliant red color. Habit is dwarf, 
very free bloomer. This should be a “must” 
in your garden planning for 1950. 
1958 Silver Medal Pkt., 50c 
All-America Winner, 1949. A gorgeous, 
rich salmon colored variety. Its compact, 
rounded plants are practically covered with 
plain-petaled flowers of medium large size. 
Silver Medal is early, vigorous and prolific 
Petunia, Holmes’ Superfine Ruffled in blooming. 


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