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ZINNIA [hA] The modern world is deeply interested in the 

 high degree of culture attained by the Mayan civihzation 

 of Mexico. It is quite possible that this ancient people culti- 

 vated the Zinnia which originally was a native wild flower 

 of Mexico. However, were the Mayans to see the modern 

 varieties they would hardly recognize these superb flowers 

 as descended from the original species. 



Zinnias love hot weather, so they are particularly adapted 

 to our American summers. They have great appetites, 

 appreciating rich, well fertilized soil and need a moderate 

 amount of water. Such growing conditions will 

 produce lusty robust plants and gorgeous flowers 

 for any gardener. Zinnias bloom for many weeks. 



The several classes which we offer fill many needs , 

 in the garden, last for days as cut flowers, and are / 

 all of choice quality. a > 



Double Dahlia Flowered [23^ ft.] ]'"., 



Pictured in natural colors on the hack cover i 



of this catalogue. 

 These extremely robust branching plants produce 

 enormous double flowers on splendid rigid stalks. In 

 form the flowers usually have shghtly hollowed centers 

 ringed with tubular florets. The rather loosely placed 

 petals have a moderate tendency to curl up at their 

 edges and the flowers show considerable depth at 

 their outside edges. This type is still unstable but 

 the blooms are nevertheless beautifully double. 

 Canary (Canary Bird) Light Rose (Exquisite) 



Crimson (Crimson Monarch) Orange and Gold (Oriole) 

 Golden Yellow (GoldenDawn) Scarlet (Scarlet Flame) 

 Lavender (Dream) White (Polar Bear) 



Each of the above: yi oz. 40c; pkt. 15c 

 Mixed J^ oz. 60c; pkt. 10c 



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

 excellent for low borders or edgings. They are of tidy bushy 

 habit and produce a bounteous supply of very double 

 pompon flowers about 1}^ inch across. The colors are very 

 bright and well varied. 

 Mixed J^ oz. 40c; pkt. 10c 



Zinnia, Double Giant Orange 



Double Giant [2^/2 ft] Here is the class to which the 

 Zinnias are indebted for the great favor they enjoy today. 

 In habit the plants are tall, branching and vigorous. The 

 flowers are usually brighter than the dahlia-flowered type 

 and are nearly as large. Normally they are rather 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 splendid satisfaction. 



Pink 



Purple 



White 



M oz. 40c; pkt. 10c 



Mixed M oz. 40c; 



Canary Yellow 



Crimson 



Orange 



Each of the above: 



pkt. 10c 



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

 runners of the robust giant sorts produce relatively graceful 

 bushy plants adorned with fine double flowers about 232 

 inches in diameter. They are quite dome shaped with well 

 imbricated petals and evenly double. The colors are very 

 vivid and these sorts are again returning to popularity. 



Bright Scarlet Golden Yellow Salmon Rose 



Each of the above: M oz. 40c; pkt. 10c 



Mixed J^ oz. 40c; pkt. 10c 



Double Mexicana [12 in.] Probably this miniature sort is 

 more nearly akin to the true Mexican native variety than 

 any other Zinnia. The double blossoms are a rich orange in 

 color usually with a deeper tone toward their bases. It is an 

 edging gem. 



Zinnia, Double Lilliput 



Orange. 



.yi oz. 40c; pkt. 10c 



