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ZINNIA [hA] Perhaps the ancient and cultured Mayas of 

 Mexico once cultivated this flower in their gardens. For, 

 Zinnias were originally native wild flowers of that 

 country. However, if the Mayas could see the new 

 varieties we have today, they would be astonished that 

 such superb blossoms could have come from the flowers 

 they used to know. 



Zinnias are particularly adapted to our hot American 

 summers. They like rich, well-fertilized soil and a moder- 

 ate amount of water. Such growing conditions will pro- 

 duce lusty, robust plants and gorgeous flowers. Zinnias 

 bloom for many weeks. 



The several classes we offer fill many needs in the 

 garden, last for days as cut flowers, and are of choice 

 quality. 



Double Dahlia Flowered [2J^ ft.] Enormous flowers, 

 usually having slightly hollowed centers ringed with 

 small tubular florets. The petals are quite loosely placed 

 and tend to curl at the edges, giving the blossoms a 

 crisp, fresh appearance. Although the type is still 

 unstable, most of the flowers are beautifully double. 

 Canary (Canary Bird) Light Rose (Exquisite) 

 Crimson (Crimson Monarch) Orange and Gold (Oriole) 

 Golden Yellow (Golden Dawn) Scarlet (Scarlet Flame) 

 Lavender (Dream) White (Polar Bear) 

 Any one of the above: }/$ oz. 35c; pkt. 15c 

 Mixed J^ oz. 45c; pkt. 10c 



Double Giant [2Hft.] These flowers are usually brighter 

 than the Dahlia-flowered type and are nearly as large 

 Normally they are quite similar in shape, but the center is 

 somewhat more elevated, and the rows of slightly convex 

 petals are more regular, giving the bloom the appearance 

 of being well shingled. This group will give great satisfaction. 

 Canary Yellow Orange Purple 



Crimson Pink White 



Any one of the above: 34 oz. 40c; pkt. 10c 

 Mixed H oz. 40c; pkt. 



If you like something unusual in flowers, you will be pleased with 

 Fantasy, the cactus-petaled Zinnia. 



Double Fantasy [2 ft.] Petals curved and partially quilled 

 like those of the Cactus Dahlia. I'lowers are of medium 

 size and corne in rich hues of red, rose, orange, and yellow. 

 It is easy to grow. 



Mixed 1^ oz. 35c; pkt. 10c 



Double Elegans (Cut and Come Again) [2 ft.] These 

 forerunners of the robust giant sorts produce relatively 

 graceful plants adorned with fine double flowers about 

 2J4 inches in diameter. They are quite dome-shaped 

 and evenly double, and the petals are well overlapped. 

 The colors are vivid, and these varieties are again 

 returning to popularity. 



Bright Scarlet Golden Yellow Salmon Rose 



Any one of the above: 34 oz. 35c; pkt. 10c 

 \ Mixed 3^ oz. 40c; pkt. 10c 



Double Mexicana [12 in.] Probably this miniature 

 Zinnia is more nearly hke the true Mexican native 

 variety than any other. The double blossoms are a 

 rich orange in color, usually with a deeper tone toward 

 their bases. It is an edging gem. 



Orange 3^ oz. 35c; pkt. 10c 



Mexican^ Hybrids [12 in.] A miniature Zinnia some- 

 what like French Marigold with flowers of yellow, 

 orange, and mahogany — frequently variegated. Some 

 blossoms are double and some single. Good for edg- 

 ing and long-lasting bouquets. . . }^ oz. 35c; pkt. 10c 



Double Lilliput [12 in.] A charming dwarf which is 

 excellent for low borders or edgings. The plants are 

 of tidy habit and produce a bounteous supply of very 

 double pompo'i flowers about 1 14 inches across. The 

 colors are bright and well varied. 



Canary Yellow 

 Crimson 



Orange 

 Purple 

 White 



Salmon Rose 

 Scarlet 



Plant some of the separate colors of the Dahlia-flowered Zinnia. 

 You'll be delighted. 



Any one of the above: 34 oz. 40c; pkt. 10c 

 Mixed 3^ oz. 35c; pkt. 10c 



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