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 114 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 lovelist 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 1117 Scarlet 
Best clear white. Brilliant shade. 
llll Canary Bird 1110 Pinkie 
Rich canary-yellow. Clear rose-pink. 
1100 Resalie 1114 Red Cross 
Rich deep rose with under- Deep rich crimson. 
lying tone of amber. 
1118 Holmes’ Super Giant-Flowered Mixed The above, each: Pkt., 15c; ¥% oz., 70c 
1120 Velvet Giant Pkt., 25c; % oz., $1.00; % 0z., $1.75 
This All-America Winner 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. 
1123 Giant Ruffled Tetraploid Pkt., 30c; Y% oz., $1.15; % oz., $2.15 
Florets are 2 to 2147 inches long and 134 to 2 inches wide, closely set on husky stems. The flower 
spikes are about 9 inches long and full length of the stem is 24 to 30 inches. Largest flowered 
type of Snapdragons on the market. We believe Tetra is the most satisfactory blend of Snap- 
dragons for garden use that is available. 

Holmes’ Super Giant Snapdragons 
Snapdragon - Half Tall 
Rust-proof. Height about 20 inches. Best for bedding. 
1130 Giant Mixed Colors Pkt., 15c; % 02z., 65¢ 
Snow-on-the-Mountain - Euphorbia 
1616 Variegata Pkt., 10c; % oz., 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; % 0z., 25c 
A mixture of white, rose, yellow and blue. Excellent cut flower. When dried they are very use- 
ful for winter bouquets. Height 21% feet. 

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Everblooming Ten Week Stocks 
Stocks - Gilliflower 
2170 Giant Double Imperial Mixed Pkt., 15c; % 0z., 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 Pkt., 15c; % oz., 50c 
These ten-week Stocks will flower all summer from seed sown outdoors about May 10th. The plants 
are of branching habit, with a large percentage of large, double flowers. Do not sow Stocks in very 
rich soil, and they need the full sunlight. Height 15 inches. 
Strawfliower - Helichrysum 
1679 Double Large-Flowered Mixed Pkt., 10c; ¥% 0z., 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; % oz., 30c bois y 
Brilliant golden yellow, large 100% double flowers. Height 5 feet. Strawflower—Double 
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