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Zinnias are heavy feeders, and while they will grow in poor soil and under unfavorable conditions, they must have n< jh° 
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nr nrar treps 7innias are hot weather flowers, coming into their full beauty in late summer. Plant in lull sun. Alter ine 
soil has become thoroughly warm, sow seed in the open ground where plants are to bloom. Thin out large-flowered varieties 
to stand 2 ft. apart, smaller flowered types, 1 ft. Will bloom in about 2 months during warm weather. 
Zinnia, Lilli-put Salmon-Rose 
Lilliput Baby or 
Pompon Zinnias 
The small, pompon-like flowers of Lilliput Zinnias are ex¬ 
quisite and most appealing. Plants are dwarf, bushy and 
very branching; 12 to 18 in. tall, and literally covered with 
double blooms, 1 to IK in. across. Whether used for borders 
or beds, or as cut flowers for indoor decoration, Lilliput 
Zinnias are bound to make a gorgeous display. 
3201 Canary-Yellow 3209 Purple Gem 
3205 Crimson Gem 3208 Rose Gem 
3200 Golden Gem 3203 Salmon-Rose 
3207 Lilac Gem 3202 Scarlet Gem 
3206 Peach Blossom 3204 White Gem 
Any of the above varieties: 
Pkt. 150; Vi oz. 350; 1/2 oz. 60?!; oz. $1.00. 
2815 Mixed Colors A well-balanced blend of the 
above colors. Pkt. 100; Vi oz. 30?! > Vi oz. 500; oz. 850. 
Special Collection Offer 
Five Exquisite Lilliput Zinnias 
Crimson Gem, Golden Gem, Salmon-Rose, 
White Gem, and Canary-Yellow. 
7590 One Pkt. each (value 750) for only 35^ 
Scabiosa- Flowered Zinnias 
2795 Mixed Colors Charming and distinctive 
blooms, 2 % to 3 in. across, which are composed of a row of 
broad ray or outer petals, surrounding a cushion-like mound 
of quill-like petals which resemble the annual Scabiosa. 
Our mixture contains many exquisite colors, including pink, 
yellow, orange, crimson, scarlet and also white. Distinct 
in the garden and in vases. Pkt. 15?!; Vi oz. 30?!; Vi oz. 50?!. 
Giant Cactus-Flowered Zinnias 
2812 Mixed Colors Large, attractive double flow¬ 
ers 3 to 4 in. across, with petals partially quilled or tubular. 
Mostly warmer shades, such as salmon, deep rose, old rose, 
russet, and dark red. 3 ft. Pkt. 150; Vi oz. 35?!; /\ oz. 600. 
7551 Zinnia Garden 
All kinds of Zinnias, including Giants of California, 
Giant Dahlia-flowered, Lilliput, 1 pkt. each of the 
best five separate colors of each type (15 pkts.) and 1 pkt. 
each, all colors mixed. Cactus-flowered, Scabiosa- 
flowered, Mexicana double, Cut-and-Come-Agam, 
and the New Fantasy, 20 full-sized packets q> i /xrj 
in all, worth $2.90, sent postpaid for only 
Curled and Crested Zinnias 
2820 Mixed Colors Oddly formed, double blooms 
about iyi in. across, with attractively twisted, curled and 
crested petals, creating a most unusual, artistic effect. 
Many colors. 2 ft. tall. Pkt. 100; Vi oz. 300; 1/2 oz. 50?!. 
Mexicana or Miniature Zinnias 
A most attractive but distinct type, producing dwarf, well- 
branched plants 1 to IK ft. tall, with rather narrow, pointed 
leaves. The small, colorful blooms, 1 to in. across, are 
produced freely throughout the summer and fall. Unex¬ 
celled for bedding, edgings and cut flowers. 
2826 Double, Mixed Colors Most charming 
double and semi-double blooms in shades of yellow and 
orange, as well as dark red, bordered and tipped creamy 
white. Pkt. 10?!; Vi oz * 50?!; Vi oz. 85?!. 
2886 Halo (New) Neat, well-rounded bushes, producing 
a wealth of dainty single blooms which are bright mahogany 
red edged golden yellow. Pkt. 150; Vs oz - 350; Vi oz - 600. 
Fantasy Zinnia 
Winner “All America” Award of Merit 
3212 Mixed Colors Well-rounded, medium-sized 
flowers, composed of a mass of twisted, tubular petals 
which give them the appearance of a shaggy Chrysanthe¬ 
mum, borne on long, slender stems well above the foliage. 
The color range includes red, yellow and orange as well as 
many fine pastel shades of pink, lavender and cream. 
Flowers 3 to 3% in. across. Pkt. 150; Vs° z -3O0; Vi oz. 500. 
Zinnias are a Burpee Specialty—Our Strains are Unsurpassed 
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