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The Glorified Youth and Old Age of Grandmother's Garden 



These have made remarkable strides down the paths oi evolution since Peter Henderson offered the first double Zinnia, almost a 



hundred years ago. 



IMPROVED DWARF, 



Large-Flowering 



The plants form handsome, compact bushes 2 

 feet in height, with large, perfectly formed 

 double flowers. 



4582 Crimson 4592 Salmon-rose 



4586 Orange 4594 White 



4600 Mixed Colors 4598 Yellow 

 Price of above, per 500 seeds, 25c; pkt., 10c 



4601 Complete Collection, 5 separate colors, 40c 



LILLIPUT or POMPON 



We offer the five best colors to further popu- 

 larize this charming type. Seed sown as soon as 

 warm weather sets in will produce flowering 

 plants in 75 days. 



4641 Burnt Orange (Valencia) 



4642 Crimson Gem 4644 Salmon Gem 



4643 Golden Gem 4644A White Gem 



4645 Mixed 



Price of the above, per 500 seeds, 50c; pkt., 15c 



4646 Complete collection, 5 separate colors, 60c 



4650 Dwarf Mexican. Very desirable 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., 15c 



ZINNIA 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 

 p* 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 



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 flowering, 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., 15c 



ZINNIA "GOLDEN 



CENTURY" 



Novelty 1947 



See color plate and description, 

 page 59 



THE CHILDREN'S GARDEN 



A Dozen Annual Flowers 



The following have been selected as be- 

 ing a sure-fire group suitable for a begin- 

 ner's or a child's garden. All of these will 

 grow in poor soil; all that they demand is 

 an adequate amount of moisture and direct 

 sunlight over the major part of the day. 



Calendula 



Marigold 



Calliopsis 



Marvel of Peru 



Centaurea 



Nasturtium 



Convolvulus 



Petunia 



Euphorbia 



Portulaca 



Gaillardia 



Zinnia 



4775 SPECIAL OFFER: The Children's Gar- 

 den Collection. 1 packet each of the above 

 12 varieties, 75c. If bought separately 

 would cost $1.25. 



There are few garden flowers more in- 

 teresting or more colorful or more easily 

 grown than the Zinnias. They are spec- 

 tacular in the garden and superb for cut- 

 ting. Grow plenty of the little dainty 

 types like Lilliput, Haageana and Linearis 

 for table arrangements and the Giant 

 flamboyant sorts for garden adornment 

 and for stunning arrangements in large 

 vases. 



WORLD CHAMPION 



Henderson's Special Mixed 

 Flower Seeds 



4740 A garden may be made 

 in any out-of-the-way place by 

 broadcasting and raking in at 

 the rate of 1 oz. per 100 sguare 

 feet, mixed with sand or dry 

 soil to secure even distribution. 



Price, oz.. 50c; Va lb., $1.50; 

 lb., $4.50; postpaid 



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