Cliessler’s 1941 New Flowers of Merit 

ZINNIA, NEW GIANT CRESTED 
Here is something really new in the flower kingdom resulting 
from a cross between the Dahlia-flowered and Scabious-flowered 
types. The blossoms average from 4 to 5 inches across with an 
amazing range of colors. The flower is composed of broad, over- 
lapping petals with a full, heavily crested center. This is an ex- 
ceptionally fine cut flower as well as a striking plant for the 
border, running better than 65% true to form. 
Pkt., 35c; 3 pkts., $1.00. 




PETUNIA NANA COMPACTA, FIRST LADY 
An exceptionally uniform dwarf Petunia bearing a profusion of 
lovely light pink flowers on perfectly formed plants 12 inches high. 
This is an exceptionally pleasing shade with individual blossoms 2 
to 2% inches across. Pkt., 35¢; 3 pkts., $1.00. 

PETUNIA, ALL-DOUBLE 
BLUE BROCADE 
A welcome color addition to the finest 
strain of double Petunias. The flowers are 
large, heavily fringed, true violet-blue. The 
habit is moderately dwarf and very uniform. 
Highly recommended for 
bedding and cutting. 
Pkt., $1.00. 

ZINNIA 
LILLIPUT, 
BLACK RUBY 
Perfect in both color 
and form. The color is 
velvety maroon-red with 
flowers borne in abun- 
dance on 18-inch stems. 
Pkt., 25c; 5 pkts., $1.00. 
MARIGOLD, 
SCARLET GLOW 
An exceptionally fine 
color in a dwarf French 
Marigold. The flower pet- 
als are broad and beau- 
tifully placed, russet-red 
with an occasional tint of 
gold. The plants grow 
about 12 inches _ high, 
blooming profusely in ten 
weeks from. seed. Pkt., 
25c; Vg oz., 75c. 
