ZINNIAS—MEXICAN NA TIVES 
Zinnias have been so wonderfully developed and improved and come in such a splen¬ 
did array of varieties in size, color and form that no garden can be “in style” without 
them. Besides the large and choice selections upon page 50, we present to you this addi¬ 
tional collection of valuable and beautiful varieties. All packets 5c. 
ZINNIA FANTASY 
STAR DUST. The first color of the popular 
Fantasy type. Attractive deep, rich, gleaming 
gold with dehghtfully shaggy, twisted petals. 
SPECIALS 
DESERT GOLD. This fascinating 
variety is a worth-while novelty that holds 
a high place. The plants bear a generous 
quanity of large, well-formed dual-toned 
golden flowers, deep gold shading lighter. 
GYPSY GIRL. Haageana type, composed 
of small, lin. double and semi-double choc¬ 
olate-maroon flowers with golden yellow 
band. The plant is very dwarf and becomes 
smothered in the charming little flowers. 
A distinct addition to the bedding Zinnias. 
ISABELLINA. A huge California Giant 
of beautiful buttercup-yellow. 
KELWAY’S SUPER GIANT COMET. In 
this, vigorous growing plant carrying 
long-stemmed, full rich crimson firs. Sin. a- 
cross, we offer an unsurpassed cut-fir. novelty. 
RED RIDING HOOD. (Gracillima). Free- 
flowering miniature of deep scarlet. Brilliant 
bedder and exquisite for table decoration. 
SANVITALIA PROCUMBENS. (Creeping 
Zinnia). Tiny ^in. double button-like flow¬ 
ers of deep golden yellow carried in profu¬ 
sion upon prostrate 4in. plants. This lovely 
little spreading plant will thrive under ex¬ 
treme drought conditions, thus making it 
an invaluable edging or rockery plant. 
SPUN GOLD. Beautiful new shade of 
Pumila Picotee. A profuse bloomer and 
cut-flower of unique curled petal forma¬ 
tion. Do not miss your packet. 
NOVELTY MIXTURES OF MERIT 
CROWN OF GOLD. Here is an Aristocrat a- 
mong Zinnias which holds a continued high place 
with the novelties. The individual flower color is 
pronounced at the tips of the petals, while the 
heart or base of each is richly overlaid with gold, 
giving a gorgeous effect. A Zinnia you must have! 
PASTEL DAHLIA-FLOWERED MIXTURE. For 
a very choice blend, we offer a marvelous mix¬ 
ture of delicate shades: light pinks, creams, lav¬ 
enders and whites. A bouquet of entrancing beauty. 
FANTASY MIXTURE. A bright colorful group 
of this odd and popular variety. The medium 
sized blossoms are intriguing with their shaggy 
twisted and tubular petals. All American Selec¬ 
tion. In all of the lovely pastel shades and also 
the gorgeous warm colors of purple, gold and red. 
STELLATA HYBRIDA. Charming new 
hybrid Star Zinnias. The tapering down¬ 
ward twisted petals in lovely shades, 
furnish an outstanding novel and choice 
class of Zinnias. Fine for cutting. 
VICTORY MIXTURE. Another dis¬ 
tinctly new achievement in Zinnia de¬ 
velopment. We are most happy to offer 
you these artistically quilled-petaled beau¬ 
ties in a well-balanced color range. 
PASTEL LILLIPUT MIXTURE. These 
delightful Baby Zinnias are in lovely 
soft shades of apricot, peach, creamy yel¬ 
low, shell-pink, delicate salmon, light 
rose and orchid. The small symmetrical 
flowers in this specially prepared mix¬ 
ture will make an attractive decoration. 
SCABIOSA-FLOWERED. This splendid type deserves more attention. The flowers resemble 
the annual Scabiosa from which they get their name. The plants grow 2-2pt. high, come 
into bloom in 40-50 days and bear freely and continuously throughout the Summer. We 
offer a splendid mixture containing a wide range of colors. There will be a small percent¬ 
age of single flowers, but good growing conditions lessen these. 
These flowers make particularly lovely bouquets and table decorations, sure to please. 
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