GIANT DAHLIA FLOWERED ZINNIA 
Golden Century 
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4693. In Golden Century we have reached the pinnacle of 
Zinnia perfection plus large sized flowers produced with strong 
stiff stems on vigorous, healthy plants which grow about three 
feet high. 
Many fastidious gardeners have shunned the cultivation of 
Zinnias in their garden as lacking in refinement or being a 
little too coarse. All traces of coarseness or harshness have 
been eliminated in Golden Century. sae 
A lovely golden orange with salmony tones on the reverse of 
the petals. It is a scintillating color reminiscent of pure gold 
leaf. The flowers are produced in abundance over a long 
season, and in addition to being extremely desirable as a 
garden flower, it is an admirable subject on account of its 
wonderful keeping qualities, for flower arrangements. 
Price packet, 25¢ 
LINEARIS 
4647, A dwarf early flowering form somewhat comparable to 
Zinnia Haageana, The single flowers are deep golden orange 
in color, with a delicate light yellow stripe. It is early flower- 
ing, and the plant reaches a height of 8 to 10 inches with a 
spread of as much as 2 feet. 
Per 500 seeds, 60c; pkt., 15¢ 
HAAGEANA 
4650 Dwarf Mexican. Very desirabie dwarf growing plants about 
1 foot high, producing double miniature blooms in shades of brown, 
red and yellow. Most suitable. for edgings and low center pieces for 
table decorations. 
Per 500 seeds, 50c; pkt., 15¢ 
(World Champion 
Magnificent Giants Over Six Inches Across 
4692, This is it, the largest flowering strain of zinnias in the world, 
but with all their size, the proportions of the flowers are so perfect 
that they do not appear ungainly. 
World Champion is a special delight to the masculine gardener 
who enjoys producing whoppers. The plants are very sturdy and 
grow well over three feet high. The flowers average six inches across. 
World Champion is offered in mixed colors only. These range from 
cream to yellow to apricot, rose, salmon, orange and red, etc. 
Price: 500 seeds, 60c; pkt., 25c 
ZINNIA 
“LEARNING TO GARDEN” 
by Olive Mason Gunnisoon 
Written especially for those who are about to begin their first 
gardening attempt. Insures success from the outset. Written in non- 
technical language. You can plan and plant your flower or vegetable 
garden and keep it in a healthy condition all year around. About 
325 pages, 60 illustrations. (Postpaid) $2.85 
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