OLDS' ZINNIAS 
Venidium, Fastuosum. 
1308. Venidium Fastuosum. (Monarch 
of the Veldt.) H. A. 
The plant, of a silky gray color, 
grows about 3 feet tall; flowers are 
rich orange, daisy-like and about 4 
inches in diameter with a purple-black 
zone at the base of the petals. The 
flowers are borne on long stiff stems 
which will keep for weeks in bouquets. 
Will make a very showy display late 
in the summer. Plant early in a sunny, 
■well drained location. Pkt., 15c; 2 
pkts., 25c Vi oz., $1.75; Vi oz., $3.40; 
oz.. $6.75. 
Fantasy Zinnias. 
Aquilegia. 
845. ★AQUILEGIA. (Mrs. 
Scott Elliott’s long spurred 
strain.) II. P. (Columbine.) 
Poised on slender swaying 
stems like graceful birds, the 
blossoms appear to be hover¬ 
ing but a moment before 
darting away. Exquisitely 
dainty flowers. Pkt., 10c; 2 
pkts., 15c; Vi oz., 80c; Vi 
oz., $1.55; oz., $3.00. 
Tho Zinnia is the most popular annual grown 
today. It has no enemies, insect or fungus and 
will succeed on any type of soil regardless of 
weather conditions. 
1330. Lilliput or Pompon, Mixed. The plants 
are small, forming little bushes which fairly bris¬ 
tle with very double bright flowers, only one to 
two inches in diameter. Average height, about 12 
inches. Will bloom all summer and late in the 
fall. Pkt., 5c; Vi oz., 15c; Vi oz., 25c; oz., 40c. 
Plants, 40c doz., 50 for $1.10. 
1335. Giant Flowered Mixed. H. A. A mix¬ 
ture of named California Giant Zinnias, all large, 
strong-growing and of brilliant color. These grow 
3 feet tall, with flowers of enormous size. Pkt., 
5c; Vi oz., 20c; oz., 30c. Plants, 40c doz. 
1329. Scarlet Flame. H. A. A magnificent 
variety with deep scarlet flowers blending into 
orange. Pkt., 5c; Vi oz., 35c; Vi oz -> 65c; oz -> 
$ 1 . 20 . 
1337. Fantasy. H. A. Zinnias today are prob¬ 
ably the most popular flower in the home garden 
and this new variety will be a welcome addition 
to the list. In late years the more graceful small 
flowered types have been the most popular. This 
New Fantasy Mixture meets this demand in all 
details. The rounded flowers are composed of a 
mass of shaggy, ray-like petals which give a deli¬ 
cate and refined appearance to the medium-sized 
double flowers. They are large enough to satisfy 
the desire for a mass of color yet small enough 
to lend themselves to graceful arrangement. The 
colors range from the brightest shades of red and 
orange to the popular pastel pinks and creams. 
Pkt., 5c; Vi oz., 30c; Vi oz., 55c; oz., $1.00, post¬ 
paid. 
1331. Olds’ Dahlia Flowered Zinnia, Crimson 
Monarch. This truly remarkable deep red Zinnia 
has proven very popular. If you did not order 
it last year it should not be overlooked this season. 
We consider Crimson Monarch the best red in 
a Dahlia Flowered Zinnia. Has enormous flow¬ 
ers, often 8 inches across, of the brightest crim¬ 
son scarlet. Pkt., 5c; Vi oz., 25c; Vi oz., 45c; 
oz., 80c. 
1336, Gold Medal Dahlia Flowered, Mixed. H. 
A. A new type of Zinnias characterized by large 
size, fulness of petal, extraordinary color range 
and good keeping quality. Resembles dahlias in 
size and appearance. Pkt., 5c; V4 oz., 20c; 1/2 
oz., 30c; oz., 50c. Plants, 40c doz.; 50 for $1.10. 
1338. Scabiosa Flowered, Mixed. H. A. Our 
new Zinnia described on page 6. Resembles a 
Scabiosa. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c; Vi oz., 60c; 
Vi oz., $1.10; oz., $2.00. 
1333. Linearius, Orange. H. A. A new type 
of dwarf Zinnia with single yellow daisy-like 
blooms. See page 2. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c; Vi 
oz., 70c; Vi oz., $1.30; oz., $2.50. 
1334. Zinnia Elegans. (Cut and Come Again.) 
H. A. This class of Zinnia has medium sized 
double flowers with long stems which make it 
especially fine for cut flowers. As the name im¬ 
plies, it is the Cut and Come Again type. Espe¬ 
cially fine for massing in the garden as it pro¬ 
duces a continuous succession of cut flowers 
throughout the summer. Height 2 % to 3 feet. 
Pkt., 5c; Vi oz., 15c; Vi oz., 25c; oz., 40c. 
OLDS’ RELIABLE PERENNIAL FLOWERS 
Perennial flower seeds may be planted throughout the summer but 
the very best time, we would say, is just the time when the par¬ 
ticular plant in question naturally ripens its seed. Planting instruc¬ 
tions on the back of each pkt. Keep this seed book. You may want 
some of these seeds later on. 
833. ALYSSUM, SWEET. (Gold Dust.) H. P. (Compactum 
Saxatile.) A perennial Sweet Alyssum, producing masses of golden 
flowers very early. Pkt., 5c; Vi oz., 35c; Vi'. oz., 65c; oz., $1.20. 
862. BEGONIA. T. P. Single Mixed. The well known perpetual 
blooming house plant. Easily grown from seed. Pkt., 15c; 2 pkts., 
25c; Vi oz., $5.05. 
877. COREOPSIS. H. P. Lanceolata. One of the finest of the 
hardy perennials. Yellow, daisy-like flowers in great profusion. Pkt., 
5c; Vi oz., 20c; oz., 30c. 
895. CAMPANULA MEDIUM (Canterbury Bells.) H. B. Mixed. 
The spikes of this imposing biennial are covered with large, blue 
and white, bell-shaped flowers. Pkt., 5c; Vi oz -> 20c; Vi ° z -> 30c; 
oz., 50c. 
896. CAMPANULA MEDIUM CALYCANTHEMA. (Canterbury 
Bells.) H. B. Cup and Saucer. This is a very interesting species 
of Canterbury Bell, the calyx forming a saucer around the base of 
the cup-like bell. Pkt., 5c; Vi oz -> 35c; Vi' oz., 60c; ° z -> $1-15. 
933. CYCLAMEN. T. P. Giant Flowered. A charming house 
plant with rich-colored flowers, whose beauty of form is enhanced 
by the reversed petals. Difficult to grow from seed, requiring eighteen 
months from seed to flowering size plants. Pkt., 15c; 2 pkts., 25c. 
987. GERANIUM. T. P. Mixed. Blooming plants can be grown 
from seed the first year. Pkt., 5c; Vi oz -» 30c; Vi oz -» 30c; oz., 95c. 
993. GYPSOPHILA PANICULATA ALBA. H. P. (Baby’s 
Breath.) Single Perennial. The flowers are small, star-like, and borne 
in feathery sprays. May be used for winter also. Pkt., 5c; Vi oz -> 
25c; oz., 45c. 
1006. HOLLYHOCK. B. Triumph Mixed. A wonderful variety 
and a great improvement over the older types. Very large flowers 
with beautifully curled and fringed white margined petals, each 
adorned with a large blotch of various shades of red. Pkt., 10c; 
2 pkts., 15c; Vi oz., 95c; Vi oz -> $1-85; oz., $3.60. 
1005. ★HOLLYHOCK. H. B. Chater’s Double Mixed. Stately 
stalks of velvet bloom. Giant double flowers of red and pink and 
white. Pkt., 10c; Vi oz., 70c; Vi ° z -, $1-30; oz., $2.50. 
M 
Pompon or Lilliput Zinnias. 
Gold Medal Dahlia Flowered Zinnias. 
944. CHRYSANTHEMUM LEUCANTHE- 
MUM. Shasta Daisy. H. P, (Giant Alaska.) 
A splendid, hardy perennial producing on stout 
stems, great flowers 5 inches in diameter with 
pure white overlapping petals. Pkt., 5c; Vi 
oz., 30c; Vi oz -> 55c; oz -> $1-00. 
*s946. CHRYSANTHEMUM LEUCANTHE- 
MUM. Double Shasta Daisy Mixed. H. P. 
See page 6. Pkt., 20c; 2 pkts., 35c; Vi oz., 
$4.10; Vi oz., $8.10; oz., $16.00. 
940. BELLIS MONSTROSEM. Double Fin¬ 
est Mixed Daisy. II. P. Few flowers are more 
universally loved than daisies, celebrated in 
song and rhyme from time immemorial. Pkt., 
5c; Vi oz., 80c; oz., $1.75-3.40. 
957. DIANTHUS PLUMARIUS. Mixed 
Clove Pink. A beautiful, hardy perennial single 
pink with fringed edged flowers in various 
colors. Pkt.. 5c: V4 oz.. 15c; oz., 25c. 
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