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ZINNIAS [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. You, 

 too, will not know what you are missing until you try the 

 gorgeous new shades and forms. 



Zinnias love hot weather, so they are particularly adapted 

 to our American summers. They have great appetites, 

 appreciating rich, well fertilized soil and needing 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. 



Double Dahlia Flowered [2 3^ ft.] Enormous double 

 flowers are produced by robust branching plants. 

 The flowers usually have sUghtly 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) 



Each of the above: }4, oz. 40c; pkt. 15c 

 Mixed 1/^ oz. 60c; 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 pompom 

 flowers about 13^ inch across. The colors are bright and 

 well varied. 

 Mixed M oz. 40c; pkt. 10c 



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Zinnia, Double Lilliput 



Zinnia, Double Giant Orange 



Double Giant [2]4, ft.] Here is the class to which the 

 Zinnias are indebted for the 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 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 Pink 



Crimson Purple 



Orange White 



Each of the above: M oz. 35c; pkt. 10c 



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



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

 runners of the robust giant sorts produce relatively graceful 

 plants adorned with fine double flowers about 2 ]^ 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 



Each of the above: ]4 oz. 35c; pkt. 10c 



Mixed 1/^ oz. 40c; pkt. 10c 



Double Mexicana [12 in.] Probably this miniature Zinnia 

 is more nearly like 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 , ^ oz. 35c; pkt. 10c 



