1939 catalog of RICHARD DIENER NURSERY, oxnard, California, u.s.a. 
ZINNIAS 
Within the last few years these giant Zinnias have 
been improved to perfection. No matter how small 
the garden, it is not complete without these wonder¬ 
ful flowers. In window boxes and large tubs they 
will give great satisfaction and in good soil will 
grow perfectly. In fact, they bring splendid results 
in common soil. They are best suited to a hot place 
in the full sun. You will be surprised at the gorgeous 
colors and large size and how little effort it takes to 
raise them. 
Directions for Sowing: Sow them out in a sandy leaf mould 
soil in pots or boxes. It is best to sow the seeds directly where 
you want them, about three seeds to the spot, two feet apart. 
Cover the seeds about one-eighth inch, not more, otherwise 
they will not come through. 
DOUBLE GIANT DAHLIA 
FLOWERED ZINNIA 
LUMINOSA 
This is an entirely new shade in Zinnias. A charm¬ 
ing shade of bright deep pink, with a light suffu¬ 
sion of salmon.Package $ .15 
OLD GOLD 
Glowing, burnished deep and lighter shades of old 
gold .Package $ .15 
EXQUISITE 
By far the most pleasing of our collection. Truly 
Dahlia flowered as regards form and size. Color, 
light rose with center a deep rose. .Package $ .15 
ORIOLE 
We consider this the most beautiful of its class. 
It is an immense orange and gold bicolor, chang¬ 
ing slightly as it ages, but at all times worthy of 
the beautiful bird for which it is named. 
Package $ .15 
ILLUMINATION 
Similar to Exquisite, but a striking self-color of 
deep rose .Package $ .15 
CRIMSON MONARCH 
By far the largest and best of the red shades. 
Flowers often eight inches in diameter. Plants 
very vigorous. A marvelous production of ex¬ 
traordinary merit .Package $ .15 
GOLDEN DAWN 
A beautiful golden yellow of immense size and 
good form. Very attractive.Package $ .15 
CANARY BIRD 
A delicate shade of primrose, very large and holds 
its color well until out of bloom. .Package $ .15 
DREAM 
A fine, deep lavender, turning to purple, a new 
desirable shade in Zinnias.Package $ .15 
PURPLE PRINCE 
A fine, deep purple, large and well formed. 
Package $ .15 
POLAR BEAR 
A very large pure white, the best white yet seen in 
Zinnias. True Dahlia form.Package $ .15 
SPECIAL GOLD MEDAL MIXTURE 
A well-blended mixture containing all the above 
novelties .Package $ .15 
Quantity prices are as follows: 
l /s oz. 30c y oz. 50c y 2 oz. 85c 1 oz. $1.60 
ZINNIA FANTASY, Finest Mixed 
Most distinctive and best selling new Zinnia on the 
market. 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. Ideal for deco¬ 
rative use. Wide color range, including red, yellow 
and orange as well as pastel shades. .Package $ .25 
TRACHELIUM COERULEUM 
A plant on the order of the hydrangea, for pot plants 
and outdoors. Has large clusters of heliotrope blue 
flowers, which are long lasting. This is something 
new and very good. Many people are looking for 
just such a thing. The seeds are as fine as fern seeds 
and should not be covered. Grows very easily. 
Package 25c 6 packages $1.00 
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