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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 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 srems, clear of fohage, which makes them very 

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

 valuable acquisition. 



4662 

 4664 



4666 



4669 



4672 

 4674 

 4676 

 4678 

 4680 



Buttercup. A rare shade of deep creamy yellow. {No. 6.) 



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



flower grows older. ( No. 4.) 



Exquisite. An exquisite shade of light rose, deepening toward 



thecenter. {No. 2.) 



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



of red velvet. (No. 3.) 



Oriole. Immense blooms of deep orange, ciimson and gold. (No. 1.) 



Polar Bear. A pure cold arctic white. (No. 8.) 



Purple Prince. A fine deep purple. (No. 7.) 



Scarlet Flame. Fiery scarlet. (No. 5.) 



Giant Double Dahlia-Flowered Zinnia.. All colors mixed. 



Pkt. 15c; per 500 seeds, 75c. 



Price of any of the above named varieties, 15c 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 superior 

 to the older varieties. Zinnias will grow and flourish even under unfavorable con- 

 ditions. Given a fair soil, they will bloom continuously from July until frost. 



The plants grow from 2 K 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 flowering plants in seventv-five day« 

 (See illustration.) 



4642 Crimson Gem Pk't. 10c 



4643 Golden Gem Pkt. 10c 



4644 Salmon Gem Pkt. 10c 



4645 Mixed 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. . . Pkt. 10c 



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

 orange with maroon tips Pkt. 10c 



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 displa>'ing a rich variety of 

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

 scarlet and coppery golden yellow. Mixed Colors. . Pkt. 10c 



Zinnias, Improved Dwarf, Large-Flowering 



The plants form handsome, compact_bushes 2 feet in heieht, with large perfectly 

 formed double flowers. 



4582 Crimson Pkt. 5c 



4586 Orange Pkt. 5c 



4588 Purple Pkt. 5c 



4600 Mixed Colors 



4592 Salmon-rose Pkt. 5c 



4594 White Pkt. 5c 



4598 Yellow Pkt. 5c 



Per 500 seeds, 25c; pkt. 5c 



4601 Complete Collection, 6 separate colors for 25c 



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 complete list of pot-grown plants, see page 142. 



