D. G. FRASER S GIANT MISSION ZINNIAS 
(Giant Balloon Flowered Type) Double, robusta grandlHora 
D. G. FRASER'S GIANT MISSION ZINNIAS 
(Giant Balloon Flowered Type) 
This group is the result of years of plant selection to develop a perfect zinnia; and we 
do not hesitate to recommend it as the most perfect of all large flowered types. 
The flowers average somewhat smaller than those of the California Giants; however, this differ¬ 
ence is very slight and in some colors the sizes will run identical in both types. As the name 
implies the Balloon Flowered Type is more rounding than the Mammoth and the petals are more 
closely set, over-lapping as do camellia petals, very compact and symmetrical in perfect blos¬ 
soms. The color range is greater than in the Mammoth type, and they have been de¬ 
veloped to a high stage of doubleness; all of which tends to make them America's most perfect 
large flowered zinnias. 
Mission zinnias fit admirably into the planting about the Spanish or stucco dwelling, bring¬ 
ing with them a bit of dashing color from old Mexico. 
177 Mission Lavender Princess. A large 
flower of beautiful lavender shades from 
silvery lilac to deep orchid. 
178 Autumn Glory. The large flowers of 
buff shades become beautifully tinted with 
bronze, rosy-lavender shades and soft 
autumn colors as they age. 
179 Mission Butter-cup Yellow. A large 
flower of unusually flne form in soft, 
creamy-yellow shades, slightly lower in 
growth than other Balloon types making 
it desirable for foreground planting. 
181 Crimson-Scarlet Beauties. A perfect 
range of red shades so near alike that 
you can hardly select one from another. 
182 Mission Solmon Queen. Beautiful sal¬ 
mon-rose shades, fully rounded two-toned 
flowers. Colors are bright and lively, deli¬ 
cately tinged with light pinks. 
D. G. FRASER'S GIANT MISSION ZINNIAS—The most perfect Zinnia grown. 
A field of Mission Snowball White Zinnias. 'A oz. 40c; I oz. $1.25. 
185 MISSION PASTEL SHADES. A beautiful 
blend of all the soft, delicate shades in the Mis¬ 
sion Zinnias. Pkt. 25c. 
183 Poppy Gold. A recent introduction. 
Rich shades of golden and chrome yellows 
between our Burnt Orange and Daffodil m 
depth and color value. A color comparable 
to our own California Poppy. 
160 Mission Majestic Rose. One of the most 
outstanding of alt separate colors. A real 
beauty. Rich warm carmine-rose shades, 
different than other rose shades. This one 
made a "big hit” with all visitors at the 
ranch. 
151 Mission White Snowball. It is quite 
evident that few people realize the beauty 
of the white zinnia. 
170 Mission Burnt Orange. A striking 
flower, richly colored in gorgeous orange 
shades, and deeper orange centers. 
162 Mission Pink Shades. Flowers develop a 
pleasing variety of two-toned effects as 
they age. outer edge of petals on many 
deeping to rose, while some are suffused 
with salmon. Fine for cut flower. 
164 Mission Radiant Rose. Flowers are 
large, borne on long stems in pretty 
shades of deep rose, radiant soft and 
pleasing. Older flowers take on two-toned 
effects with deep rose centers and lighter 
outer petals. 
166 Mission Golden Trophy. A magnificent, 
perfectly shaped flower of clear yellow 
shades. 
172 Mission Purple Profusion. The most per¬ 
fect formed flowers of the Balloon Types 
are to be found in these deep, rich purple 
shades. 
Any of the above varieties: 
Pkt. 15c: '/4 oz. 40c: Vz oz. 75c: oz. $1.25 
MIXED COLORS 
184 Mission Grande Mixture. Including all 
the California Mission Zinnia shades in 
one packet. Very effective for mass plant¬ 
ing and for the small garden where space 
is limited, and a splendid range of colors 
is desired. 
Pkt. 15e: 'A oz. 40c: Vz oz. 75c: oz. $1.25 
ZINNIAS 
By EDGAR A. GUEST 
Old-fashioned Zinnias seem to me 
Like certain patient friends and 
true. 
Who seek no words of flattery 
Nor any praise for what they do. 
But are the first when sorrows fall 
With offerings of help to call. 
Some friendships and some flowers ap¬ 
pear 
Too pale and delicafe to last. 
Who loves them dwells in constant fear 
Of thoughtless word or icy blast. 
The last contrary wind may end 
The fragile bloom or fragile friend. 
But Zinnias have a sturdier way. 
No pampering from friends they ask. 
Whenever planted they will stay 
And blithely go about their task. 
Whatever winds or storms descend 
On Zinnias you can depend. 
(Copyright, 1932, by 
Edgar A. Guest) 
We are proud to say that Mr. Guest 
has been buying our Zinnias 
for several years. 
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