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HOLMES MAGNOLIA 
ROMANCE TREE OF THE SOUTH $ 4-00 
UP 
The envy of the North—the glory of the 
South! No other tree, anywhere in the world, : 
approaches our own Magnolia grandiflora for sheer, exotic 
beauty! Rich deep glossy green leaves fill it solidly; gigantic, 
thick and waxy, glittering white flowers of unbelievable 
fragrance burst out all over it for two to three months of 
prolific bloom. Holmes trims, tailors, prunes, feeds and forces 
its Magnolias to make sure you share their utmost beauty, 
abundant bloom, glorious tradition. Evergreen, hardy. All 
specially priced! 
B&B Specimens, wire balled 
By lke) Alte 5. 3 - $4 00 to $5 00 6 to 8 ft..$12 50 to $15 00 
AT tort Cone 6 50 to 7 50 8 to 10 ft. 17 50 to 22 50 
5 OL. aan 8 00 to 10 00 | 10 to 12 ft. 30 00 to 40 00 
1 2tonlAct tae 50 00 up. 
We can move our wire-balled specimens November to May, 
seldom lose a leaf or flower. Order yours now! 
There’s No Place Like Holmes for 
Every Kind of Shade Tree! 
Literally, ‘the sky’s the limit’? with Holmes shade trees! 
And there’s real satisfaction in viewing Holmes shade 
trees silhouetted against our gorgeous Florida sky. Es- 
pecially when they are gracing your own homesite! 
Remember, Holmes trees are grown right here in Tampa: 
They’ve never known any other kind of climate, soil or 
growing condition. And Holmes offers only the fool-proof 
kinds—the ones that almost insist on growing in spite of 
us! They'll do just as well on your grounds as they do in 
our nurseries. Come and get yours, anytime. 
NATURE’S OWN XMAS TREE 
HOLLIES— Garbed in Santa’s Own Colors! 
Yes, that’s exactly what Holmes’ Hollies are! It’s our great 
good fortune, here in Florida, to be blessed with such a tree! 
Shaped like a Xmas tree—deep green and red like a Xmas tree 
—and decorated every day in the year like a Xmas tree! Put 
lights on it at Xmas to set that season “‘officially’’ apart. 
Holmes’ Hollies are thoroughly infused with a heavy-rooted 
vigor that gives them the richest green leaves and the brightest, 
most abundant berries! Order several for your lawns now— 
then buy them in cans for indoor use at Xmas, to be planted 
outdoors a week later! Order today! 
_- Holmes Red Berry Wonder. Most prolific berry producer 
of all! Brightest red—appear all over near ends of branches. 
Rich deep Xmas green leaves, smooth, shining. Fortified 
with Dyna-Gro culture, it is a fast strong grower. Your 
best-of-all choice, to make the most of your Xmas joy! \ 
Howard. Very, very dark glossy foliage with some spines. 
Used to make Xmas wreaths. Abundant red berries. 
B&B Transplanted 
2163 fa eee 50 6tosft.......12 30 
3 to 4 ft. S.ee, 2 O08 888 toe 0 The ae ee 0 
4to 5 ft...$6 50 to 8 00 | *10 tol2ft......... 30 00 
5 to 6 ft... 9 00 to 11 00 | *12 to 14ft......... 40 00 
*Wire Balling $2.00 to $5.00 extra 
=> HOLMES WEEPING HOLLY 
Rare, new, unusual— exclusive at Holmes! 
See it at our nursery. Grows to a pyramidal shape with 
spreading, drooping branches that sweep gracefully in every 
breeze! Its abundant red berries grow in clusters, giving 
it a most “‘dressed-up’’ appearance. Dark green leaves; 
heavy, compact grower. Limited stock—ask for prices. 
To surprise and delight friends and neighbors, choose it! 
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