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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 they have produced from A & M Zinnias. 
Zinnia Fantasy 
FANTASY 
As different from the ordinary stiff formal Zinnias as one 
could imagine. The delicate, lacy petaled flowers lend an air 
of friendly informality to the garden or flower arrangement. 
Ideally suited to any decorative use, the medium-sized shaggy 
flowers are borne profusely on 2% to 3 foot plants, in a wide 
and varied color range which includes the brighest shades of 
red, yellow, orange, as well as the popular pastel shades. Do not 
be too anxious to cut them when they first bloom as it takes 
about two weeks for the flpw r er to become fully developed from 
the time the bud opens. Pkt. 20c. 
CROWN O’ GOLD MIXED 
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. 
DESERT GOLD 
A selection from Crown o’ Gold. The bicolor effect of deep 
golden yellow at the base of each petal, contrasted with light 
or deeper gold at the tip is one of arresting beauty. The color 
has the added advantage of being equally effective in daylight 
or under artificial lights. Pkt. 20c. 
SPECIAL ZINNIA COLLECTION—One pkt. each of the above 
three varieties, 45c postpaid. 
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—Bright cerise rose .Pkt. 15c 
Daffodil—Canary yellow .Pkt. 15c 
Enchantress—Light rose with deep rose center.Pkt. 15c 
Golden Queen—Golden yellow.Pkt. 15c 
Lavender Gem—Deep lavender purple .Pkt. 15c 
Miss Willmott—Soft pink .Pkt. 15c 
Orange King—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 
Salmon Queen—Salmon rose .Pkt. 15c 
Scarlet Gem—Fine deep glowing scarlet .Pkt. 15c 
Violet Queen—Exquisite deep purple .Pkt. 15c 
Collection 47-F—One packet each of six named varieties, your 
selection, 65c. 
CALIFORNIA MAMMOTH MIXED—This is specially recom¬ 
mended for cutting purposes. The flowers are beautiful and 
the stems long. Pkt. 10c, !4 oz. 50c. 
CALIFORNIA MISSION M IXTU R E—Very compact, symmet¬ 
rical, ball-shaped flowers of unusual doubleness. They are 
slightly smaller than the Dahlia Flowered type but very de¬ 
sirable for garden display or cut flowers. Pkt. 15c, X A oz. 35c. 
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 
Eldorado —Salmon apricot shades .. 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 rose . Pkt. 15c 
Luminosa —Bright rose . Pkt. 15c 
Old Gold —Bronze shades . Pkt. 15c 
Oriole —Orange and gold . .Pkt. 15c 
Polar Beai —Pure white . Pkt. 15c 
Purple Prince —Fine deep purple . Pkt. 15c 
Scarlet Flame —Beautiful bright scarlet . Pkt. 15c 
Youth —Light flesh pink . Pkt. 15c 
Collection No. 26- F —One packet each of six named varieties 
of Dahlia Flowered Zinnia, for a glorious display, your selec¬ 
tion. 65c. 
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. 50c. ■ 
DAHLIA FLOWERED RADIANT MIXTURE—An excellent 
selection of this beautiful type of Zinnia, particularly recom¬ 
mended where larger plantings are required. A splendid range 
of colors. Pkt. 10c, 'A oz. 40c, oz. $1.15. 
