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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 
A & M CALIFORNIA ZINNIAS 
There is perhaps no better illustration of the advancement in plant breeding than the glorious Zinnias grown today. 
From the small flowers of a few years back have been evolved the marvels of size, color, form and wonderful freedom 
in flowering which is seen in the latest creations. The Zinnia is one of the most satisfactory flowers to grow through 
the summer. It is extremely colorful, stands considerable heat and has few pests. As a cut flower it is unexcelled. 
Zinnias are best grown from seeds sown where the plants are to remain. The seeds are easily sprouted if sown in 
warm soil. In preparing the soil, irrigate, pulverize and level, sow the seeds in a shallow furrow and firm the soil to 
them. If the seeds are sown in freshly turned soil, there should be sufficient moisture to sprout them without sprink¬ 
ling. If sprinkling becomes necessary to sprout the seeds, keep the soil thoroughly moist to prevent surface crusting 
until the plants are up. A & M Zinnias are the very .finest and latest improved selections. Hundreds of customers 
write to us each year, telling us of the wonderful flowers 
A & M Dahlia Flowered 
A & M DAHLIA FLOWERED 
The large size, fullness of petals, fine color range and good 
keeping qualities have all contributed to the popularity of this 
strain. The flowers resemble in appearance the Decorative 
Dahlia and for this reason it is called the Dahlia Flowered 
Zinnia. When in full bloom they often measure 5-6 inches in 
diameter. 
Canary Bird— Delicate primrose .Pkt. 15c 
Crimson Monarch— Bright crimson .Pkt. 15c 
Dream— Deep lavender purple .Pkt. 15c 
Exquisite— Bright rose with deeper center .Pkt. 15c 
Golden Dawn— Bright golden yellow .Pkt, 15c 
Golden State— Rich orange . .Pkt. 15c 
Illumination— Deep soft rose .Pkt. 15c 
Luminosa— Bright rose .Pkt. 15c 
Meteor— Glowing deep red .Pkt. 15c 
Oriole— Orange and gold .Pkt. 15c 
Polar Bear— Pure white .Pkt. 15c 
Purple Prince— Fine deep purple .Pkt. 15c 
Scarlet Flame— Beautiful bright scarlet .Pkt. 15c 
Collection No. 39-F —One packet each of ten selected varieties 
of Dahlia Flowered Zinnia, for a glorious display, $1.15. 
SPECIAL DAHLIA FLOWERED MIXTURE— This mixture 
contains all of the Zinnia novelties and is a most wonderful 
collection. It will make an excellent garden show and produce 
fine flowers for cutting. Pkt. 15c, !4 oz. 45c. 
DAHLIA FLOWERED RADIANT MIXTURE— An excellent 
selection of this beautiful type of Zinnia, particularly recom¬ 
mended where larger plantings are required. A splendid range 
pf colors. Pkt. 10c, !4 oz. 35c, oz $1.00. 
they have produced from A & M Zinnias. 
A & M CALIFORNIA MAMMOTH 
(California Giant) 
Since its introduction a few years ago this type of Zinnia has 
rapidly gained in popularity. The enormous flowers, often meas¬ 
uring 5 to 6 inches across, are flat and have smaller centers 
than the Dahlia Flowered strain. The petals are symetrically 
formed presenting an extremely graceful appearance. The 
plants attain a height of 3-4 feet. This is a strictly California 
introduction. 
Cerise Queen—A very bright and striking color of cerise rose. 
Pkt. 15c. 
Enchantress —Light rose wdth deep rose center. One of the 
most popular of all Zinnias. Pkt. 15c. 
Lavender Gem —Deep lavender purple—a fascinating shade. 
Pkt. 15c. 
Lemon Queen — Bright shade of canary yellow or primrose. 
Pkt. 15c. 
Orange King—Cadmium or rich orange overlaid with scarlet. 
Pkt. 15c. 
Orange Queen—An attractive golden orange. Pkt. 15c. 
Purity—One of the best white Zinnias. Pkt. 15c. 
Rose Queen—Lovely shade of bright deep rose. Pkt. 15c. 
Scarlet Gem—Fine deep glowing scarlet. Pkt. 15c. 
Violet Queen—Exquisite deep purple. The flowers are im¬ 
mense and true to type. Pkt. 15c. 
Collection 47-F—One packet each of the above ten named 
varieties, $1.15. 
CALIFORNIA MAMMOTH MIXED—This is specially recom¬ 
mended for cutting purposes. The flowers are beautiful and 
the stems long. Pkt. 10c, 14 oz. 45c. 
CROWN O’ GOLD 
This Zinnia is an entirely new selection in color combinations. 
Each petal of the flower is overlaid with a golden yellow at the 
base while carrying out the individual color at the tip. The 
effect is very pleasing and the color combinations are of the 
soft tones or perhaps they might be called pastel shades. The 
type of flower and habit of growth are similar to the dahlia- 
flowered Zinnia. Get acquainted with this new Zinnia. Pkt. 20c. 
SPECIAL POMONA COLLECTION OF 
DAHLIA FLOWERED ZINNIAS 
Most people who visit the famous Agricultural Fair at 
Pomona, Calif., carry away with them a mind picture of 
the glorious Dahlia Flowered Zinnias which are planted 
around the great buildings each summer and which are an 
outstanding attraction during the ten days of the Fair in 
September. You too can have the same success by plant¬ 
ing the identical strain of seed. We offer in the Special 
Pomona Collection one packet each of six of the most pic¬ 
turesque colors packed in a beautiful lithograph package. 
1 Collection of Six Separate Colors for 65c 
