26 FLOWER SEEDS—(Continued) 
State Nursery and Seed Co. 
S. N. & S. CO’S. FAMOUS ZINNIAS 
We list the best of all the various types of Zinnias now being- grown in gardens. From the lovely 
little Zinnia Linearis to the Giant Dahlia-flowered varieties. No flower has such an assortment of 
shades, tints and colors and no plant is more effective for a brilliant show and desirable garden flower. 
Easy to grow, our FAMOUS Zinnias are early maturing. 
Zinnia—Giant Dahlia-Flowered 
New Dahlia-Flowered Zinnias are distinct. The 
flowers are of immense size, averaging^ 5 inches 
across and about 2 inches in depth. The individual 
petals stand well apart, giving an attractive grace 
and looseness to the flowers. They are strong 
growers, blooming profusely all during Sunmmer 
and Pall. 
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New Dahlia-Flowered 
OUR TEMPLE MIXTURE 
We wish to call special attention to this 
mixture which is composed of precisely the 
same variety of seeds as sown by us on the 
grounds at the Civic Center, Helena, and 
which create such a sensation each year. 
This mixture contains all the newest shades 
in Zinnias. A gorgeous early maturing Giant 
Strain. Large packet, 40c; %-oz., 65c; %-oz., 
$1.15; 1 ox., $2.00. 
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Crimson Monarch— A bright and attractive shade 
of crimson-scarlet. The blooms are immense and 
borne in great profusion. 
Exquisite —A pleasing shade of reddish rose with 
deeper rose in the center. One of the most at¬ 
tractive. 
Golden Da-wn —Rich, golden yellow, shading to or¬ 
ange as the flower ages. Blooms are large. 
Scarlet Flame —Rich orange-scarlet. A dazzling 
color; is one of the brightest. Blooms profusely. 
Dream —The large flowers are a distinct shade of 
deep lavender, shading to purple as they age. A 
free bloomer of strong and sturdy growth. 
Polar Bear —The flowers are of great size and pure 
white. The flowers are borne on fine strong 
stems. 
Oriole —A bright, glistening orange, shaded with 
liquid gold. As the flowers age they show a 
coppery cast, but the effect is beautiful. 
Luminosa —Bright deep pink with a light suffusion 
of salmon; entirely new shade. 
Any of these Dahlla-Plo-weretl Zinnias—Pkt., 15c; 
%-oz., 35c; %-oz., 55c; Yz-ox., 95c; oz., $1.65. 
I COLLECTION OP 
S DAHLIA-PLOWERED ZINNIAS 
1 This collection contains one packet of Crlm- 
1 son Monarcl^ Golden State, Dream, Exqul 
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(Value 90c) Postpaid for. 
65c 
Dahlla-Flo-*vered Mixture —This is a complete mix¬ 
ture of Dahlia-Flowered Zinnias, Including all 
the above separate colors and many other beauti¬ 
ful and rich shades. Pkt., 10c; %-oz., 25c; %-oz., 
40c; Yz-ox., 70c; oz., $1.25. 
ZINNIA 
Cut-aiid-Come-Again Dwarf Double Zinnies 
This we consider the best Zinnia for bedding. 
They form bushy, compact plants not over 2 feet 
high and bear large perfectly double flowers in 
good clear distinct colors. 
Canary, Flesh Pink, Orange, Scarlet, Salmon, Rose, 
White—Any color; pkt., 10c; %-oz., 25c; Yz-ox., 40c 
( COLLECTION—One packet each of the above | 
six sorts, 40c | 
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Zinnia—Cut-and-Come-Again—Finest Mixed —This 
will give a colorful bed or border. Pkt., 10c; 
V4-OZ., 25c; Yz-ox,, 40c; oz., 70c. 
(See Page 111) 
"What Is More Beautiful Than Flowers?" Plant 
Our Peerless Montana Tested Seeds 
California Giant Double Zinnias 
Our special strain of this grand favorite pro¬ 
ducers flowers of colossal size, 5 to 6 inches across; 
are flat and have small centers. Should be spaced 
12 inches apart to allow development. They bear 
flowers of the largest size, making them of great 
value in beds, borders, etc. They remain in bloom 
from early summer to late autumn. 
Grenadier —Deep crimson-scarlet blooms. 
Lemon Q.ueen —Primrose or canary yellow. 
Mi.ss Willmott —Charming bright rose-pink. 
Orange King —Rich golden orange. 
Purity —Magnificent large white flowers. 
Rose Queen —A lovely shade of deep rose. 
Salmon —Large rich salmony rose flowers. 
ANY OP THE ABOVE—Pkt., 15c! %-oz., 30c; 
^4-oz., 50c; Yz-ox,, 85c. 
Collection—One packet each of the above seven 
colors, 75c. 
California Giant Mixed —Includes the above seven 
varieties and some others to add still further to 
the color effect. Pkt., 10c; Ys-ox., 25c; %-oz., 40c; 
Yz-ox., 70c. 
Zinnia 
Linearis —This is a new strain. 
It is a dwarf, early flower¬ 
ing type, bearing single 
flowers of a deep golden 
orange color, with a delicate 
light yellow stripe which 
contrasts boldly with the 
dark center, a combination 
which is most attractive. 
The plants sometimes spread 
over two square feet with¬ 
out grownig taller than 10 
inches. Pkt., 15c; Ys-ox., 40c; 
oz., 75c. 
Zinnia—Scabiosa-Flowered 
The plants bear medium 
size flowers which have a 
great resemblance to the an¬ 
nual Scabiosa. They have 
broad outer petals and small 
center petals clustered togeth¬ 
er into a distinct cushion. 
There are many different and 
lovely colors represented.; 24 
to 3 0 niches high. Mixed col- 
or.s. Pkt., 10c; Ys-ox., 25c; 
14-oz,, 40c; Yz-ox., 70e. 
ZINNIA GILLARDIA—(See 
Color Plate) 
Poplar, Mont., July 28, 1938. 
State Nursery & Seed Co., 
Helena, Mont. 
Gentlemen: Now that my 
flowers are in full bloom, be¬ 
ing the products of your 
nursery, purchased this spring, 
it is no more than proper for 
me to express my thanks. 
With many thanks 
I remain, yours truly. Zinnia 
HERMAN P. ZEIGE. Scahiosa-Plo-^vered 
Zinnia IJneari.s 
