ZINNIAS, AF 
One of the most showy and satisfactory of our hardy an¬ 
nuals for beds, mixed borders and for cutting purposes. Easy 
to grow in any good garden soil. They commence flowering 
early in the summer and continue until frost. 
Note our complete list of all the worthwhile varieties. 
TALLER SORTS 
DOUBLE DAHLIA FLOWERED. 2% feet. Enormous double 
flowers are produced by robust branching plants. The flowers 
usually have slightly hollowed centers ringed with small tubu¬ 
lar florets. The petals are quite loosely placed and tend to curl 
at the edges, giving the blossoms a crisp, fresh appearance. 
Canary Bird. Rich canary yellow. 
Crimson Monarch. Deep crimson, large flowers. 
Golden Dawn. Golden yellow. 
Dream. Deep rosy lavender. 
Exquisite. Light rose, deep rose center. 
Oriole. Orange and gold bicolor. 
Scarlet Flame. Bright scarlet. 
Polar Bear. White. Mixed. 
CALIF'ORNIA GIANT. Our special strain of this favorite 
produces flowers of colossal size, specimens measuring from 
5 to 6 inches across being not unusual. The plants are of ex¬ 
tremely robust habit, attaining a height of about 3 feet, and 
should be spaced 18 to 24 inches apart to allow for full devel¬ 
opment. They bear numerous semi-globular, mostly very 
double flowers all of the largest size, making them of great 
value in large beds, borders, etc. Grown under favorable con¬ 
ditions they remain in bloom from early summer to late 
autumn. Their long stems make them ideal for cutting. 
Salmon Queen. Daffodil. Canary yellow. 
Scarlet Gem. Grenadier. Bright red. 
Enchantress. Pink. 
DOUBLE GIANT. 21^ feet. Plants are tall, branching, and 
vigorous. The flowers are usually brignter than tne Danna- 
flowered type and are nearly as large. Mixed. 
SCABIOUS FLOWERED. Among the oddest and most attrac¬ 
tive Zinnia forms, bearing a remarkable resemblance to the 
annual Scabiosa. The plants are extremely free flowering, 2 to 
2% feet high, giving a wealth of bloom throughout the sum¬ 
mer. While the color range includes all popular shades, it is 
particularly rich in shades of crimson, scarlet, orange, yellow 
and pink. Mixed colors, pkt. 15c. 
FANTASY. Award of Merit, All-America Selections, 1935. The 
most distinctive new Zinnia. As different from the ordinary 
formal Zinnia as one could imagine, the delicate, lacy petaled 
flowers lend an air of friendly informality lo the garden or 
flower arrangement. The rounded, medium-sized shaggy flow¬ 
ers are borne profusely on 2% to 3-foot plants, in a wide and 
varied color range which includes the brightest shades of red, 
yellow and orange, as well as the popular pastel pinks and 
cream. Finest Mixed, pkt. 10c. 
Fantasy Star Dust, See Novelties, page 1. 
CROWN O’ GOLD. Desert Gold is an aristocrat among Zin¬ 
nias. The flowers are large, double and well formed, on good 
cutting stems, generously produced on plants which reach a 
height of 2% to 3 feet. It is a good garden variety but its 
main claim to individuality and distinction is the delightful 
color combination of the flowers. The variety comprises the 
light and deep shades of gold while each petal is overlaid at 
the base with a deeper golden yellow. This bicolor effect is 
one of arresting beauty whether seen under artificial light or 
in daylight. Flowers will be produced about 60 days after the 
seed is planted. 
Desert Gold. (Yellow). Mixed Colors. 
DOUBLE ELEG.YNS (Cut and Come Again). 2 feet. These 
forerunners of the robust giant sorts produce relatively grace¬ 
ful plants adorned with fine double flowers about 2% inches 
in diameter, dome-shaped and evenly double. The colors are 
vivid. Mixed. 
GAILLARDIA FLOWERED. See Novelties, page 1. 
DWARF SORTS 
For a beautiful display of color and for continuous blooms. 
Dwarf Zinnias are unexcelled. They are real cut flowers and 
will last well in the house. Try some. 
Tom Thumb. These tiny flowered Zinnias have a charm the 
larger ones can never attain, and make a brilliant display. 
They come in attractive color combinations, red tipped gold, 
salmon and gold, primrose yellow with a hundred unusual 
intermediate shades. All colors mixed. 
DOUBLE LILLIPUT. 12 inches. A charming dwarf which is 
excellent for low borders or edgings. The plants are of tidy 
habit and produce a bounteous supply of very double pompon 
flowers about 1% inches across. The colors are bright and 
well varied. 
Canary Yellow. Salmon Rose. 
Crimson, Scarlet. 
Orange. White. 
Purple.' Mixed. 
HAAGEANA DOUBLE (Mexican Hybrids). The small flow¬ 
ered Mexican Zinnias have a charm all their own. The smaller 
flowers lend themselves to bedding and make a brilliant dis¬ 
play and yet have stems long enough to make fine bouquets 
for small vases and bowls. The mixture contains many attrac¬ 
tive colors and color combinations. Finest Mixed. 
EARLY WONDER. A new race of Dwarf early flowering 
Zinnias producing masses of Pumila type flowers on nearly 
leafless stems. Especially nice for cutting. 
Salmon Pink. Rose Pink. 
Oypsy. Deep Orange. Mixed. 
GRACILLIMA (Red Riding Hood). Deep scarlet, miniature 
red flowers. Very free flowering. 
LINEARIS (New). See Novelties, page 1. 
COMPARATIVE ZINNIA FLOWER TYPES 
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