HIBISCUS 
HOLMES BURGUNDY ¢3 5Q) 1, 
Front Row Showpiece 
Almost a ‘double-double’ with its 50 to 60 lovely petals 
packed into each bloom! Only the word luscious can describe 
it—full of petals, flat, curled, tightly twisted, ALL ruffled, 
ALL glowing ruby tones. Each bloom bigger than a baseball; 
5 to 6 in. is average. Slow growing habit makes it perfect 
choice for ‘“‘front of garden”’ use. One size only, grafted, $3.50 
each. 
A Treasure Chest of Colors 
HOLMES HIBISCUS 
The exotic beauty of the South Seas is within 
the reach of every southern gardener who makes 
use of Holmes Hibiscus. These showy shrubs 
seem made to order for the person who likes color 
and dash and gorgeous big flowers—and who 
doesn’t? They are one of the most satisfactory 
things that a Florida gardener can set in the 
ground. The plants grow quickly, bloom profusely 
and have foliage that in itself is most ornamental 
—glossy dark green, in a solid sheet. If it does get 
nipped by frost, Hibiscus makes a quick come- 
back and in a short time appears to be better 
than ever. 
What color would you like—crystal white, 
flaming orange, glowing red, sparkling pink, warm 
yellow and apricot, softest lavender, blazing gold? 
Whatever your choice, you can find it in Holmes 
Hibiscus, as well as blendings of mixed tones that 
make these blooms real treasure chests of color. 
You like variety of form in a flower? See how 
many different kinds you can find among Hibiscus. 
The flowers range from singles to full double, and 
in size from 2 to 10 inches across. One of the most 
satisfying ways to enjoy them is to cut them for 
home decoration. They last for twelve to twenty- 
four hours—without water! Of course, this makes 
them superb for wearing as hair ornaments, 
where their exquisite colors show off wonderfully. 
Plant Hibiscus as single specimens, in groups, 
or as a hedge—but PLANT HOLMES HIBIS- 
CUS. This is a specialized age, and the specialty 
we have chosen is Hibiscus. So consult the spe- 
cialist . . . come to HOLMES for HIBISCUS. 
HIBISCUS 
HOLMES RED GOLD 
Brightest in Shade! $3.50 2-yr. 
Flowers so profusely after its second year that recurring 
waves of bloom sweep through its open foliage like dancing 
flames! Each petal is huge; flowers range from 5 to 6 in. across. 
Give full sun for most flowers, shade for most dazzling color. 
Plant Red Gold—your eyes will find it first. One size only, 
grafted, $3.50 each. 
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