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The Glorified Youth and Old Age of Grandmother's Garden 



These have made remarkable strides down (he paths ol 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 

 (eel in height, with large, perfectly formed 

 Jouble flowers. 



4582 Crimson 4592 Salmon-rose 



4586 Orangt 4594 White 



4600 Miied Colon 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 ae 

 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 Wired 



Price of the above, per 500 seeds. 50c; pkt.. V5c 



4646 Complete collection, 5 separate colors, 60e 



Howard's New Giant Crested 



4700 This variety is the result of many years' 

 selection work on a strain produced by cross- 

 ing the Dahlia-flowered and Scabiosa -flowered 

 types. The blossoms average 3 to 4 inches in 

 diameter. They have a full rounded cushiony 

 center surrounded by broad guard petals. The 

 colors are charmingly bright and include almost 

 all colors to be found in this popular annual 

 flower. Magnificent shades of orange, orange- 

 scarlet, yellow, rose, maize and crimson pre- 

 dominate . Per 500 seeds, 60c; pkt., 25c 



HAAGEANA 



4650 Dwarf Meiican. Very desirable dwarf 

 growing plants about 1 loot 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 



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 ol 8 to 10 inches 

 with a spread of as much as 2 feet. 

 Per 500 seeds, 60c; pkt.. 15c 



There are few garden flowers 

 more interesting or more colorful or 

 more easily grown than the Zinnias. 

 They are spectacular in the garden 

 and superb for cutting. Grow plenty 

 of the little dainty types like Lilli- 

 put, Haageana and Linearis for table 

 arrangements and the Giant flam- 

 boyant sorts for garden adornment 

 and for stunning arrangements in 

 large vases. 



ZINNIA "GOLDEN 



CENTURY" 



Novelty 1947 



See color plate and description, 

 page 58 



ZINNIA "WORLD 

 CHAMPION" 



See description, page 58 



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 adeguate amount ol moisture and direct 

 sunlight over the major part of the day. 



Calendula 



Marigold 



Calliopsis 



Marvel of Peru 



Centaurea 



Nasturtium 



Convolvulus 



Petunia 



Kuphorbia 



Porlulaca 



Gaillardia 



Zinnia 



4775 SPECIAL OFFER: The Children"* Gar- 

 den Collection. 1 packet each of the above 

 12 varieties, 75c. If bought separately 

 would cost $1.25. 



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