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Brilliant Zinnias 



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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. How- 

 ever, 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, ap- 

 preciating 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. [hA] 



Double Dahlia Flowered [2Y ft.] Enormous double flowers 

 are produced by robust branching plants. The flowers 

 usually have slightly 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) 

 Any one of the above: % oz. 35c; pkt. 15c 

 Mixed K 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 pompon 

 flowers about \Yi inches across. The colors are bright and 

 well varied. 



Canary Yellow Orange Salmon Rose 



Crimson Purple Scarlet 



White 



Any one of the above: 34 oz. 35c; pkt. 10c 

 Mixed \i oz. 30c; pkt. 10c 



Double Giant [2Y ft,] Plants are tall, branching, and vigor- 

 ous. 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 



Crimson 



Orange 



Pink 



Purple 



White 



Zinnias do well for everyone. No (lower gives such 

 striking results with so little work. The excellent new 

 strains are as hardy as the older ones. The blossoms 

 in the photographs are Double Dahlia Flowered. 



Any one of the above: \i oz. 35c; pkt. 10c 

 Mixed i^ oz. 40c; pkt. 5c 



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 2Yi 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 



Any one of the above: Y oz. 35c; pkt. 10c 



Mixed Yi 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 



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