Bedding and Border 
Zinnias 
1974. EARLY WONDER GYPSY. 15-18 
in. Blooms within 30-40 days from sowing. 
The richly-colored flowers of burnished 
orange are of medium size, on long wiry 
stems—excellent for cutting. Plants may 
be grown close together, there is very little 
foliage.Pkt. 15c 
1975. IMPROVED LILLIPUT OR POM¬ 
PON. Unsurpassed for bedding and cut 
flower purposes. The plants form hand¬ 
some little bushes 12 to 15 inches high, 
and are literally covered with small, double 
flowers all summer until killed by frost. 
Mixed colors. 14 , oz. 30c; pkt. 10c 
1976. RED RIDING HOOD. Height 1 ft. 
Plants are of compact bush form, covered 
with intense scarlet flowers not over an inch 
across. Very effective in solid beds and for 
edging, and especially recommended for 
cutting.i/i oz. 30c; pkt. 10c 
1977. PUMILA PICOTEE DELIGHT. Ht. 
15-18 in. Dwarf plants with extra double 
flowers in a mixture of many attractive 
shades including salmon, buff, cream, yel¬ 
low and lavender. Petals are beautifully 
picoted and ruffled... oz. 45c; pkt. 10c 
Giant Dahlia Flowered 
Height 3 ft. 
Huge, double flowers, often measuring 4 inch¬ 
es in depth and from 4-5 inches across. The 
jjelals are broad, and closely imbricated, re¬ 
sembling the show type of Dahlia. Flower in 
60 days. 
1931 DREAM. Lavender turning to purple. 
1932 CANARY BIRD. Primrose yellow. 
1933 LUMINOSA. Bright deep rose. 
1934 CRIMSON MONARCH. Rich crimson. 
1935 ORIOLE. An immense orange and gold 
bicolor. 
1940 GIANT DAHLIA FLOWERED MIXED. 
Each of the above, Vi oz. 45c; pkt. 10c 
Crown O* Gold 
Height 3 ft. 
This aristocrat among Zinnias retains its place 
as an outstanding novelty. The flowers are large, 
double and well-formed; each petal overlaid with 
a deep golden yellow at the base, while carrying 
out the individual flower color at the tip. 
1949 DESERT GOLD. Shades of yellow. Of 
arresting beauty.Pkt. 20c 
1950 MIXED COLORS. Includes old rose, 
cream, lavender, pink, yellow and carmine- 
red.1/4 oz. 50c; pkt. 15c 
“Autumn Tints’’ is the 
latest development in 
the Scabiosa Flowered 
type of Zinnia. 
It comes in a mixture 
of rich autumn shades, 
such as burnt orange, 
russet, bronze-red, etc. 
GIANT DAHLIA ^ FLOWERED is a 
magnificent strain m producing enormous 
flowers in brilliant colors. 
California Giants 
Height 3-4 ft. 
Very large double flowers, averaging 5-6 inches 
in diameter when in full bloom. Somewhat flat 
in form, the flowers have a most gracefuT appear¬ 
ance and are splendid for cutting. Bloom in 
60 days. 
1960 GRENADIER. Extra fine dark red. 
1962 ORANGE KING. Burnt orange. 
1963 ROSE QUEEN. Rose with deep rose cen¬ 
ter. 
1964 SCARLET GEM. Glowing scarlet. 
1965 CALIFORNIA GIANT MIXED. 
Each of the above, 1/4 oz. 45c; pkt. 10c 
Qiant 
Zinnia Collection 
ONE PKT. EACH 
California Giant Mixed. 
Double Picotee Mixed. 
Dahlia Flowered Mixed. 
25c 
See Page 
83 for 
Bedding 
Plants. 
Crown 0 ’ Gold, Mixed. 
Fantasy. 
Scabiosa Flowered Autumn Tints 
40c 
Cupid Zinnias 
The Smallest of fill 
(fidget 
Zinnia Collection 
ONE PKT. EACH 
Cupid Mixed. 
Red Riding Hood. 
Pumila Picotee Delight. 
30c 
Height I ft. 
Semi-globular flowers, closely imbricated; on long 
slender stems. As the flowers open, the rounded 
plants are converted into a mass of color which 
persists through summer and autumn. Espe¬ 
cially adapted as border, bedding, edging and 
rock garden plants. 
1980 TINY TIM. Rich scarlet. 
1981 PIXIE. Bright yellow. 
1985 FINEST MIXED COLORS. 
Each of the above, Vi oz. 50c; pkt. 15c 
CULTURE—Zinnias are not particular as 
to soil, but prefer a sunny location and plenty 
of moisture. When the plants are 2 or 3 
inches high, they should be thinned out to 
stand 12-15 inches apart. If allowed ample 
roo'ni for proper development, the dowers will 
be more completely double. 
Novelty 
Zinnias 
on 
Page 58 
D^ovelty 
Zinnia Collection 
ONE PKT. EACH 
Intereeting and unusual is the new midget 
ZINNIA LINEARIS, with its golden-orange 
flowers striped lemon-yellow. Ideal for edging 
and window boxes. See page 58. 
Zinnias are the most popular 
annuals for cutting, bedding and 
garden display. They may be had 
in bloom from early summer until 
killed by frosts. 
Early Wonder Gypsy is the first Zinnia to bloom—the color is a rich burnished orange. Page 59 
