Beautiful ISew 



Fantasy Zinnias 



A new type of Zinnia widely different from all others. 

 Has large well-rounded flowers composed of a mass of 

 shaggy curled petals which give an artistic and unusual 

 appeal to the blooms. 



4491 Orange Lady. Bright deep orange. 



4493 Rosalie. An exquisite intense rose. 



4495 Stardust. Brilliant golden yellow. 



4497 White Light. Pure white. 



4498 Wildfire. Dazzling scarlet. 



Any of the above: 

 Pkt. 15c; large pkt. 40; J^ oz. 7Sc. 



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4999 Collection of Fantasy Zinnias^ 



One packet each of the above Aft^ 

 S varieties, value 75c, for OVv 



4500 Fantasy Mixed. Pkt. 10c; large pkt. 4Qc; % oz. 60c. 



Zinnia mexicana— ^«^'*^'"» zhmia ® 



461 Perfection Mixed. Every gardener should include some 

 of these lovely small-flowered Zinnias which bear a pro- 

 fusion of showy blooms from midsummer until frost. Splen- 

 did for garden display and for cutting. They grow about a 

 foot tall bearing interesting double blooms of many differ- 

 ent colors all tipped with a contrasting shade. Pkt. ISc; 

 large pkt. 40c; % oz. 60c. 



Three Unusual 



Giant Zinnias 



4310 Super Crown of Gold Pastel Tints 



The many exquisite pastel tints represented in this glorious 

 new strain are truly enchanting. The flowers are large and 

 showy, more than 5 inches in diameter, and they are borne 

 profusely throughout the summer and fall on plants 3 ft. tall. 

 Pkt. 15c; large pkt. 40c; % oz. 75c. 



4586 Cactus-Flowered Giants 



This new strain of Zinnia provides a vast array of gor- 

 geous flowers which have long, curved, and pointed petals 

 resembling those of a night-flowering Cactus. Each flower 

 is over 4 inches across and almost 2 inches deep. Pkt. 15c; 

 large pkt. SOc; J4 oz. 75c. 



4486 Giant Crested Howard Zinnia 



Highly artistic blooms measuring 4- to 5 inches in diam- 

 eter and combining a row of broad outer petals with a 

 heavily crested center. There are many bright and charming 

 colors with shades of orange, scarlet, yellow, rose, maize, 

 and crimson predominating. Of vigorous growth, free 

 blooming, and coming from 85 to 90 per cent true. Pkt. 15c; 

 large pkt. 60c; Ji oz. $1.00; i<^ oz. $1.50. 



4632 



Scabiosa-Flowered 

 Autumn Tints 



^ An exceedingly pretty 

 •* strain of the Scabiosa- 

 flowered Zinnia ranging 

 in color through the gor- 

 geous tints of autumn 

 fohage — orange, brown, 

 russet, carmine, and 

 many others. Comes per- 

 fectly true. Pkt. 10c; 

 large pkt. SOc ; J4 oz. 7Sc. 



Scabiosa-Flowered Zinnia 



4592 Gaillardia-Flowered Mixed 



An interesting and showy break in this popular annual 

 flower. The blooms are fully double and greatly resemble 

 double Gaillardias. They measure about 2 inches across and 

 come in a wide range of colors. 2 feet tall. Pkt. 10c ; large pkt. 

 40c; yi oz. 60c. 



4590 Tom Thumb Miniature Mixed 



A charming type with plants growing 6 to 10 inches tall 

 forming compact little bushes covered with perfectly double 

 blooms of miniature size. Includes all popular Zinnia shades 

 such as red, orange, yellow, pink, rose, and many others. Splen- 

 did for beds and borders. Pkt. 10c; large pkt. SOc; % oz. 7Sc. 



4588 Cupid Mixed. A fascinating assortment of colors. The 

 flowers seldom exceed 1 inch in diameter and make perfect 

 table decorations. 1 ft. Pkt. 10c; large pkt. 30c; % oz. SOc. 



See the two preceding pages 

 other charming Zinnias. 



Dreer's Flower Seed Packets 



All amateur gardeners whether 

 they are beginners or well ad- 

 vanced are bound to value the new 

 Dreer Flower Seed Packets because 

 they show simplified drawings of 

 the respective seedlings. This makes 

 it easy to identify the little plants 

 as they come up. 



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Plant Propagation (Hottes). A helpful guide, 136 illustrations. $2.00 per copy, postpaid 



