The "Gold Medal" Collection of 

 GIANT DOUBLE DAHLIA- 

 FLOWERED ZINNIA 



(Awarded a Gold Medal by the Royal Horticultural Society 

 of England) 



The remarkable results obtained with this improved type of the 

 popular flower, by thousands of our pleased patrons, has fully sub- 

 stantiated 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 distin- 

 guished for its vigor and sturdy growth, reaching a height of from 

 3 to 4 feet. The large magnificent blooms that greatly resemble 

 Decorative Dahlias and average from 4 inches or over across, are 

 borne on strong stems, clear of foliage, which makes them very 

 desirable for cut flowers as well as garden decoration. It is indeed 

 a valuable acquisition. 



4662 Buttercup. A rare shade of deep creamy yellow. 

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



purple as flower grows older. 

 4666 Exquisite. An exquisite shade of light rose, deepening 



toward - the center. 

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



shade of red velvet. 

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



(See letter D.) 

 4674 Polar Bear. A pure white. 



4676 Purple Prince. A fine deep purple. (See letter C.) 

 4678 Scarlet Flame. Fiery scarlet. (See letter A.) 

 4680 Giant Double Mixed. Pkt. 15c; per 500 seeds, 50c. 



Price of the above named varieties per packet, 15c 



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



HENDERSON'S POPULAR ZINNIAS 



NEW GIANT (Annua/) 



These grand annuals are of the Giant or Mam- 

 moth-flowering type and are superior to the older 

 varieties. Zinnias will grow and flourish even under 

 unfavorable conditions. Given a fair soil, they 

 will bloom continuously from July until frost. 



The plants grow from 2^ 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. 



4618 Scarlet 



4622 Sulphur-yellow 



4626 White 



4612 Crimson 



4614 Golden-yellow 



4615 Pink Shades 



4616 Purple 



Price of the above named varieties, per 

 pkt. 10c. 



4630 Mixed Colors. Per 500 seeds, 50c; Per 

 pkt. 10c. 



4631 Complete Collection, 7 separate colors 

 for 50c. 



IMPROVED DWARF, Large-Flowering 



The plants form handsome, compact bushes 2 

 feet in height, with large perfectly formed double 

 flowers. 



4582 Crimson 4592 Salmon-rose 



4586 Orange 4594 White 



4588 Purple 4598 Yellow 



Price of the above named varieties, per pkt. 10c 



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



4601 Complete Collection, 6 separate colors 



for 40c 



4640 Zebra. Most of the flowers are striped, 

 spotted and blotched. 

 Mixed Colors. .Per 500 seeds, 30c; pkt. 10c 



4649 Zinnia Mexicana GYPSY GIRL 



A beautiful dwarf variety, producing a mass of 

 single flowers; a fine sort for edging and unsur- 

 passed as a cut flower for small jars and bowls for 

 table decoration. Color, maroon with orange 

 edge; height, 10 inches. Pkt. 15c. 

 4652 Picotee Giant Double. Very double, 4 

 inches in diameter; colors, orange, yellow 

 flesh and pink, each petal being tipped choco- 

 late or maroon resembling a Picotee Carna- 

 tion. Mixed Colors Pkt. 10c 



LILLIPUT or POMPON (Annual) 



We offer the four best colors to further popular- 

 ize this charming type. Seed sown as soon as warm 

 weather sets in will produce flowering plants in 

 75 days. (See Colored Plate, page 59.) 



4641 Burnt Orange (Valencia) 



4642 Crimson Gem 



4643 Golden Gem 



4644 Salmon Gem 

 4644A White Gem 



Price of the above named varieties, per pkt. 10c 



4645 Mixed Per 500 seeds 25c; Pkt. 10c 



4656 Achievement Giant Double Quilled. 



This is distinct owing to the shape of its petals 

 which are tubular at the base and expand in 

 a cactus-like form toward the tip. Colors, 

 pale rose, salmon, scarlet and golden yellow. 

 Mixed Colors Pkt. 10c 



SCABIOUS FLOWERED (Annual) 



4660 Really a curiosity, the outer row of petals are 

 long and large, while the inner rows are short 

 and tubular. Three feet in height and 

 crowded with flowers. Pkt. 25c 



