Zinnias are the most satisfactory of all annuals 
ZINNIA 
Without doubt Zinnias are the most popular of all annuals for general 
use in the garden. The ease with which they are grown, the excellent quality 
of the strains, and their lavish blooming habits make them superb plants 
for cutting, for beds and for attractiveness in the border. 
All of the Zinnia seeds we list are grown by the Bodger’s Seeds, Ltd., 
the originators of many of the varieties, and the peer in this field. 
Because of the high regard and confidence we have in the source of our 
Zinnia seed we recommend them to you as the finest types and colors, 
showing the greatest development in Zinnia culture that has so far been 
made. 
Giant Dahlia Flowered 
The large size, fullness of petals, fine color range, as well as the good 
keeping qualities of this flower have all contributed to its popularity. It is 
easily grown and keeps well when cut. This type is proving a good forcer 
among the florists. 
Seed of this strain of Zinnia has been given official recognition for its 
superb quality. Highly recommended. Pkt. 10c, Tr. Pkt. 25c, oz. 50c. 
CANARY BIRD. A delicate shade of primrose. Extra large flowers that hold 
their color well. 
CRIMSON MONARCH. Largest and best red. Flowers often 8 inches in 
diameter. 
DREAM. A new and desirable shade in Zinnias. A fine, deep lavender, 
changing to a purple. 
EL DORADO (New). A fascinating shade of rose on deep salmon. Will not 
fade in the sun. A fine new item. 
EXQUISITE. True dahlia form of immense size. Light rose with deep rose 
center. 
COLDEN DAWN. Beautiful golden yellow. Comes true to color and type. 
One of the fine recent introductions from the Pacific Coast. 
ILLUMINATION. A very popular variety because of its rich deep rose color. 
LEMON BEAUTY. This is next to Crimson Monarch in size and form. It may 
be described as golden yellow on brown. Decidedly a pastel shade and 
should be in every collection. New. 
METEOR. A rich glowing deep red. Very large and free bloomer. One of the 
darkest reds. Fine. 
LUMINOSA. An entirely new shade, a charming bright deep pink with a 
delicate suffusion of salmon. 
ORIOLE. One of the most beautiful of its class. Immense orange and gold 
bi-color. 
OLD ROSE. Finest Rose shade. 
POLAR BEAR. A very large pure white. The best white yet seen in Zinnias. 
PURPLE PRINCE. A fine deep purple, large and well formed. 
SCARLET FLAME. A vivid but pleasing rich scarlet. 
WELL BALANCED MIXTURE. An equal amount of each named variety, 
assuring a perfect mixture. l/t oz. 50c. 
Your Choice of 4 Packets, 30c 
ZINNIA “FANTASY MIXED” 
The most striking All-American 
California Giants 
The largest of all Zinnias; flowers of enormous size with flat tops mak¬ 
ing them ideal as cut flowers. Even from the time they are in bud until they 
are in full bloom they make fine cutters. A recommended variety. Pkt. 10c, 
Tr. Pkt. 25c, i/ 4 oz. 50c. 
DAFFODIL. A new introduction in this group. Large open flowers of canary 
yellow. 
ENCHANTRESS. A beautiful light rose with a deep rose center. 
CRENADIER. A rich glowing deep red. 
LAVENDER CEM. A f ine deep lavender turning to violet. 
COLDEN QUEEN. Light canary yellow on upper side of petals, cerise on the 
lower side, the whole blending into a beautiful golden shade. 
ORANCE KINC. A new shade. Deep burnt orange. 
PURITY. The best of the large flowered whites. 
ROSE QUEEN. Bright rose with a deeper pink cast at the center. 
SALMON QUEEN. Clear salmon overcast with bright rose. 
SCARLET CEM. One of the showiest of all with its vivid scarlet color. 
VIOLET QUEEN. A fine, deep purple. Striking. 
MISS WILLMOTT. A lovely pastel pink. Fine for cutting. 
WELL BALANCED MIXED. Taken from equal amounts of the choice named 
varieties. 14 oz. 50c. 
Your Choice of 4 Packets, 30c 
Giant' Doubles 
A fine strain of medium sized double flowers. They are strong growers and 
present_a wide range of clear colors. These come more true to color, and 
if a certain shade if desired in a bed this is the strain to use. '/> oz. 35c. 
Bright Rose, Buttercup, Burnt Orange, Crimson, Canary Yellow, Deep Salmon 
Rose, Lavender, Golden Yellow, Purple, Ruby Red, Shrimp Pink, Mixed. 
Your Choice of 5 Packets, 30c 
SPECIAL PINK SHADES. A selected mixture of the finest pink shades. Ex¬ 
cellent for cutting. Pkt. 10c, 1/8 oz. 20c. 
Dwarf Lilliput 
ELECANS LILLIPUT. A charming dwarf that is ideal as a bedder with its 
small compact flowers in solid, true colors. Fine for small bouquets. 
Generous flowering. 12 inches. Canary, Colden Cem, Salmon Rose, 
Scarlet Cem, Purple, Lilac, White Cem, or Mixed. 
A Packet Each of the 7 Colors, 50c 
ZINNIA NOVELTIES 
’’FANTASY MIXED” (Winner of an Award of Merit in the 1935 All- 
American Selections). The trend in Zinnias has been to the smaller 
flowered, more graceful varieties. This new novelty has rounded, me¬ 
dium sized flowers composed of a mass of shaggy ray-like petals that 
give a delicate appearance. Colors of pastel pinks and cream and the 
brightest reds, yellows, and orange. This fine variety lends itself grace¬ 
fully to flower arrangement. Pkt. 25c, Tr. Pkt. 65c. 
“DESERT COLD.” It is difficult to describe the dual tone beauty of this 
selected strain of Zinnia “Crown O’Cold.” It comprises the light and 
deeper hues of gold in a blended pattern. The large, well formed flow¬ 
ers are held on stems 2'/2 feet tall. Those who appreciate the finest in 
Zinnias will welcome “Desert Cold.” Pkt. 20c, Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
SCABIOUS FLOWERED MIXTURE. These unusual flowers have a marked 
resemblance to the annual Scabiosa. The flowers are medium sized on 
plants about 24 inches high. Colors include crimson, scarlet, orange, 
yellow, pink, and white. Pkt. 15c, Tr. Pkt. 40c. 
TOM THUMB MIXTURE. The most dwarf of all Zinnias. The plants are 
round and compact about 4 to 6 inches high literally covered with well 
formed flowers of the lilliput type. It includes all the clear and pastel 
colors. A fine border plant and recommended for borders, window 
boxes or pots. 
IMPROVED LILLIPUT “ROSEBUD.” A new rose pink color that has been 
lacking in this group heretofore. An introduction that is extremely use¬ 
ful as a cutter because of the perfect formation of the flowers and the 
fine, clear color. Pkt. 15c, Tr. Pkt. 35c. 
IMPROVED LILLIPUT “VALENCIA.” A gay burnt orange color with a pro¬ 
fusion of small double flowers of perfect shape. 
PUMILA DWARF DOUBLE. A choice strain for a mixed bed where ,it shows 
a wealth of rich color in small flat flowers on compact, 18 inch, plants. 
A mixture of all the bright shades. 
PUMILA DWARF DOUBLE “PINKIE.” Extra double flowers of a rich, clear 
pink, delicately shaded with rose. This novelty is a beauty for bedding 
purposes. 
PUMILA PICOTEE “DELICHT.” By carefully crossing the pumila and picotee 
strains this grand mixture of pinks and salmons in well formed doubles 
has been developed. A recommended cut flower. 
PUMILA PICOTEE “SALMON ROSE.” An extra selected strain of deep sal¬ 
mon rose with curled petals that are attractively edged with picotee 
markings. Fine for cutting. 
HAACEANA (Mexican Hybrids). A small flowered Mexican variety of great 
charm. A brilliant display in a bed, and the stems are long enough so 
that they make a decorative vase bouquet. Many attractive color com¬ 
binations. 
CURLED AND CRESTED. A tall growing variety with graceful curved and 
twisted petals. Contains all the bright Zinnia shades. A distinct and 
unusual variety. 30 inches. 
We draw special attention to our Cold Medal strains of Zinnias. They are grown for us by Bodger’s Seeds, Ltd., of 
California, the recognized producers and originators of fine Zinnias. 
Our increased sales of these dependable annuals convinces us that their quality is appreciated. 
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