Holmes’ Glorious Giant Pansy 
All-Double Glorious Dwarf 
Petunia, Holmes’ Superfine Ruffled 
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. 
1921 Super Swiss Giant Mixture Pkt., 25c; Y% 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. 
1920 Holmes’ Glorious Giant Mixture Pkt., 35c; % oz., $2.25 
A marvelous mixture. Contains all giant types of largest flowers of 
richest and most varied colors. 
1932 Maple Leaf Giant Mixture Pkt., 35c: Y% 02. $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. 
1929 Holmes’ Early Market Mixed Colors 
Pkt., 20c; Ys oz., $1.75 
This strain being shorter is more compact. Suitable to plant sales. 
Excellent for basket trade. Flowers large, colors bright and early. 
Viola. 
(See page 38) 
Petunias 
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 Mixed 
Pkt. (125 seeds), 90c; 500 seeds, $2.50 
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 usual- 
ly produce the finest double flowers. 
1951 All-Double Canadian Mixed 
Pkt. (125 seeds), 90c; 500 seeds, $2.00 
This variety has fully double, well fringed blooms, 4 to 5 inches 
across, of many colors. These double Petunias from a Canadian hy- 
bridizer are desirable because the plants are very dwarf and compact 
and free flowering. A gorgeous double color Petunia. 12 in. 
1953 All-Double Colossal Shades of Rose Pkt., 100 seeds, $1.00 
An outstanding all-double Petunia. The plants make a vigorous com- 
pact growth. Flowers average 4 inches across and are beautiful ruf- 
fled shades of pink, ranging from salmon through rose-pink to deep 
rosy mauve. 
Giant Ruffled Fringed Petunias 
1960 Holmes’ Superfine Ruffled Mixed 
Pkt. (200 seeds), 50c; 500 seeds, 90c; 1000 seeds, $1.50 
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 Pkt. (200 seeds), 25c; 
500 seeds, 60c; 1000 seeds, $1.10; 1/64 oz., $2.00 
The flowers are immense, frilled and ruffled, with large open throats 
of bright, beautifully veined colors. 12 in. 
1988 Little Giant Mixed Pkt., 20c 
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 combinations. 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. (200 seeds), 25c; 1/32 oz., $1.50 
All-America Sweepstakes Winner. One of the outstanding introduc- 
tions of recent years. Brilliant red color. Habit is dwarf, very free 
bloomer. 
1958 Silver Medal 
Pkt. (200 seeds), 50c; 500, seeds, $1.00; 1000 seeds-$1.75 
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 pro- 
iific in blooming. 
1944 Comanche 
Pkt. (200 seeds), 50c; 500 seeds, $1.10; 1000 seeds, $2.00 
NEW! A top notch “must” for every garden. The reddest of 
red Petunias—-richer, brighter, more uniform scarlet-red than 
FIRE CHIEF. Plants are stronger and flowers larger. 
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