COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA 
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ZINNIA GIANT PICOTEE 
Valuable as a cut flower. Each petal is distinctly marked with a 
narrow band of dark maroon. The ground colors are many. The seed 
we offer produoes about 60 per cent Picotee flowers. Height S ft. 
All colors mixed. T. pkt. 10c; % oz. 15c; oz. 80c. 
ZINNIA “DELIGHT 
»> Double Pompon type, very florlf- 
erous and of neat compact growth. 
The petals of the flowers are ruffled and curled, giving a light and 
dainty effect. Each petal is beautifully picoted, making It a most 
striking flower. This is an excellent variety for basket work and 
florists use in general. The assortment of colors Includes salmon 
shades, cream, buff, biscuit, golden yellow and lavender. Height 24 
Inches. T. pkt. 10c; % oz. 20c; oz. $1.20. 
ZINNIA DOUBLE GIANTS OR COLOSSAL 
Flowers of enormous proportions very double and showy. Our 
mixed seed contains pastel shades, that Is, colors that cannot be very 
well defined in words. These off color plants are of startling beauty 
and highly Interesting. The best of all large flowered double Zinnias. 
MIXED. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 60c; lb. $6.00. 
ZINNIA ELEGANS DOUBLE 
This strain produces perfectly double, well formed flowers, on 
stalks 3 feet high and makes a good cut flower. An ornament In 
any garden and especially fine for flowering summer hedges. 
MIXED—T. pkt. 5c; oz. 40c; lb. $3.00. 
ZINNIA BODGER’S GIANTS 
This Zinnia bears Imbricated and flat flowers, the reverse of 
petals not showing. This makes the flowers attractive from the time 
they open until they fully develop. Perfectly double and of extra¬ 
ordinary large size. High class for cutting. Our mixture contains 
many colors and is made up by ub from the finest named varieties. 
Height 4 ft. T pkt. 10c; % oz. 15c; oz. $1.00; lb. $12.00. 
ZINNIA MISS WILLMOTT S^r'SKS* % 
splendidly formed flowers that are flat, not showing the reverse of 
petals, of most pleasing delicate salmon-pink. A high class florists’ 
and show flower. Height 3-4 ft. T. pkt. 10c; % oz. 15c; oz. $1.00. 
ZINNIA DOUBLE POMPON ( Sr ) 
These grow 20 Inches high, the flowers are extra double, forming 
a symmetrical elongated smooth cone. They are first class flowers 
for cutting, bedding, ribboning, etc. 
GOLDEN YELLOW, SULPHUR YELLOW, DEEP SCARLET, SAL¬ 
MON PINK, VIOLET, WHITE, MIXED. Any of the above: T. 
pkt. 10c; oz. 45c; lb. $4.00. 
ZINNIA EARLY WONDER Iffi: 
nias. The plants are 18 Inches tall, flowers of medium size, the type 
of double pumlla Zinnia borne on long stems, Ideal for cutting. Will 
be found a highly paying greenhouse crop as It occupies very little 
space, produces a big crop of flowers and Is ready to cut six weeks 
after sowing. You will get double the amount of flowers from the 
same amount of space and In half the length of t ime that would be 
required if another type of Zinnia was plante d. F IERY SALMON- 
RED. BRIGHT DEEP OBANOE BOSE PINK—MIXED. Any color: T. 
pkt. 10c; 1/8 oz. 25c; 1 oz. $1.60. 
ZINNIA FANTASY—Flowers medium sized with twisted petals In 
many colors. A new type of Zinnia admired by most but not by all 
flower lovers. Height 30 In. MIXED—T. pkt. 15c; % o*. 20c; oz. 
$ 1 . 20 . 
HARDY OSTRICH FERN 
PALM OF THE NORTH 
THE FINEST OF ALL HARDY FERNS 
Of all tall growing, hardy ferns, Ostrich Fern is the best. 
It is a vigorous, quick growing fern, does well in almost any 
kind of soil, both in shade or fully exposed to the sun. Height 
4 feet. Of unusual beauty, like a palm in appearance. Plant 
a few In full or partial shade somewhere where visitors will 
see them. You will have calls for them and will sell lots 
of them. We can supply dormant roots at any time in any 
quantity, and if you get an order we can deliver the roots 
without delay. CULTURE—Plant in rich soil, cover the 
crowns about an inch and apply plenty of water. Besides 
planting hardy ferns require no care. Space foot apart. 
By express, not prepaid: Dozen 100 1000 
MEDIUM LARGE ROOTS.$1.00 $7.00 $60.00 
LARGE ROOTS . 1.26 8.50 80.00 
EXTRA HEAVY ROOTS. 1.75 12.00 110.00 
We sell 25 roots or over at 100 rate, 250 roots or over at 
1000 rate. Prices are F. O. B. Council Bluffs. No charge for 
packing 
HARDY MAIDENHAIR FERN 
Very graceful, leaves arranged In a semi-circle on long stiff, dark 
brown stems, 12 to 18 inches long. Must be planted In good, well 
drained soli, In full or partial shade, the roots covered with soil 
about an Inch deep. It grows slow at first, but once established It 
multiplies fast. For massed effects plant about 10 Inches apart. 
Unlike other hardy ferns, Maindenhair does well as a house plant. 
Selected root: 6 for 70c; 12 for $1.20, not prepaid. In lots of 25 or 
over at $8.00 per 100. 
ZINNIA ULIPUT—BABY ZINNIA 
Zinnia Liliput produces from spring to frost, Immense 
quantities of very double, perfectly formed flowers, first class 
for florists’ work. Liliput is the Queen of Zinnias, excelling 
in gracefulness, genuine beauty and elegance and should be 
made use of in bedding extensively. Massed in beds, few 
flowers will outshine Liliput. Height 18 in. 
LILIPUT SALMON-ROSE —Brilliant showy salmon-rose color. 
LILIPUT ROSE PINK —Rich rose pink. 
LILIPUT WHITE—Pure white. 
LILIPUT FIREFLY—Fiery scarlet. 
LILIPUT GOLDEN YELLOW. 
LILIPUT GOLDEN ORANGE —Bright orange yellow. 
LILIPUT LILAC —Lovely shade of lilac. 
LILIPUT MIXED —Includes all the above colors in proper 
proportion. 
PRICE: Any color, T. pkt. 10c; oz. 60c; lb. $6.00. 
Our» Is the most critical trade—gardeners and florists. 
We cater to the wise and experienced. We give value. Among 
our customers are the foremost florists and market gardeners. 
