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* ZINNIA 

 Zinnia elegans 



A rather stiff, formal plant, in bad repute with some 

 gardeners because of its magenta varieties. Used in- 

 telligently, from named varieties in good colors, it 

 ranks with the best annuals, and even approaches the 

 dahlia in perfection of form. 



Sow seeds about May first and thin plants out to 

 a foot or two apart, depending upon whether the 

 dwarf or tall sorts are used. 



Color: white, yellow, orange, scarlet, rose, purple, 



etc. 

 Height : six inches to two and a half feet. 

 Period op Bloom : July to frost. 

 Location : deep, rich soil ; sun. 



