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FLOWER SEEDS 



The "Gold Medal" Collection of 



GIANT DOUBLE DAHLIA-FLOWERED ZINNIAS 



Shown in Colors on Opposite Page 



{Awarded a Gold Medal 1924 by the Royal Horticultural Society of England) 



The remarkable results obtained with this improved type of the popular 

 flower, by hundreds of our pleased patrons, has fully substantiated the 

 claims advanced by us, for the New Dahlia-Flowered Zinnia is undoubtedly 

 a majestic and beautiful flower. 



The plant is striking and spectacular in appearance and distinguished 

 for its vigor and sturdy growth, reaching a height of from three to four 

 feet. The large magnificent blooms that greatly resemble Decorative 

 Dahlias and average from four inches or over across, are borne on strong 

 stems, clear of foliage, which makes them very desirable for cut flower as 

 well as garden decoration. On the whole, it is a valuable acquisition. 

 4662 Buttercup. A rare shade of deep creamy yellow. {See letter B.) 

 4664 Dream. A beautiful shade of soft lavender, turning to purple as 

 flower grows older. {See letter E.) 



deepening toward 

 shade 



4666 Exquisite. .An exquisite shade of light rose 



the center. {See letter C.) 

 4669 Meteor. A rich glowing red, suggesting the deep-toned 



of red velvet. (See letter A.) 

 4672 Oriole. Immense blooms of deep orange, crimson and gold. {See 



letter D.) 

 4674 Polar Bear. A pure cold arctic white. {See letter F.) 

 4676 Purple Prince. A fine deep purple. 

 4678 Scarlet Flame. Fiery scarlet. 

 4680 Giant Double Dahlia-Flowered Zinnia. 



Pkt. ISc; per 500 seeds, 75c. 



All colors mixed. 



Price of any of the above named varieties, ISc per packet 



4681 Collection — one packet each of the above 8 varieties $1.00 



Zinnia, Henderson's New Giant {Annual) 



These grand annuals are of the Giant or Mammoth-flowering type and are in every 

 way superior to the older varieties. Zinnias will grow and flourish even under un- 

 favorable conditions. Given a fair soil, they will bloom continuously from July until 

 frost. 



The plants grow from 2 H to 3 feet high and are covered with myriads of densely 

 double flowers measuring from 4 to 6 inches in diameter. Giant Zinnias are very 

 suitable for beds, borders and cutting. {See illustration.) 



4612 Crimson Pkt. 10c 



4614 Golden-yellow Pkt. 10c 



4615 Pink Shades Pkt. 10c 



4616 Purple Pkt. 10c 



4618 Scarlet Pkt. 10c 



4622 Sulphur-yellow Pkt. 10c 



4626 White Pkt. 10c 



4630 Mixed Colors 



Per 500 seeds, 50c; pkt. 10c 



4631 Complete Collection, 7 separate colors for. 



.50c 



Zinnia Lilliput or Pompon (Annual) 



The increasing demand for Lilliput or Pompon Zinnias in the past season has prompted 

 us to offer the three best colors, hoping to further popularize this charming type. Seed 

 sown as soon as warm weather sets in will produce full grown flowering plants in seventy- 

 five days. {See illustration.) 



4642 Crimson Gem Pkt. ICc 



4643 Golden Gem Pkt. 10c 



4644 Salmon Gem Pkt. 10c 



Desirable Zinnias 



4640 Zebra. Most of the flowers are striped, spotted and blotched with different 

 shades, hardly any two plants producing flowers alike. Mixed Colors. 



Per 500 seeds, 30c; pkt. 10c 



4652 Picotee Giant Double. Very double flowers, measuring 4 inches or more in 

 diameter, in the following colors: Orange, yellow, flesh and pink, each petal 

 being tipped with a dark chocolate or maroon shade, giving the flowers a very 

 pleasing appearance, resembling a Picotee Carnation. Mixed Colors, i .Pkt. 25c 



4654 Picotee, Golden Pheasant. A variety of the above, having flowers of a deep 

 orange with maroon tips Pkt. 25c 



4656 Achievement Giant Double Quilled. This is distinct from all other Zinnias 

 owing to the shape of its petals, which are partially tubular at the base, and 

 expand in a cactus-like form toward the tip, thereby displaying a rich variety of 

 color, mostly of the warmer shades, such as pale rose, deep rose, salmon, lilac, 

 scarlet and coppery golden yellow. {See illustration.) Mixed Colors. . . Pkt. 25c 



Zinnias, Improved Dwarf, Large-Flowering 



The plants form handsome, compact" bushes 2 feet in height, with large perfectly 

 formed double flowers. 



4582 Crimson Pkt. ICc 4592 Salmon-rose Pkt. 10c 



4586 Orange Pkt. 10c 4594 White Pkt. 10c 



4588 Purple Pkt. 10c 4598 Yellow. Pkt. 10c 



4600 Mixed Colors Per 500 seeds, 25c; pkt. 10c 



4601 Complete Collection, 6 separate colors for. 



.50c 



POT-GROWN PLANTS OF ZINNIAS 



We can furnish pot-grown plants of Giant Zinnias, ready April 15th. 



Price, 15c each; $1.50 per dozen. Purchaser pays the transportation. 



For tK>mpIete list of pot-grown plants, see page 143. 



