F. LAGOMARSINO & SONS, SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA 27 

ZINNIAS 

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The Most Luxuriant of all Annuals for Northern California Summers : 
No other flower will make such a dazzling 
display all summer and fall in our warm 
summer temperatures than the Zinnia. All 
communities in our part of the state should 
become widely known for lavish displays 
of brilliant Zinnias in every garden, empty 
lots, or formerly unsightly area. Glorify 
the summer beauty of our section for vis- 
itors by displays of Zinnias. Location: full 
sun—the warmer the better. Culture: sow 
seed direct or transplant in early spring. 
Any soil will grow a good crop if plenty 
of water is provided. Several applications 
of fertilizer during growing season will 
bring superb results. Water only from the 
bottom to prevent mildew in late summer 
and fall. Use: beds of separate colors are 
particularly fine and breath-taking. Rows, 
groupings in mixed borders, or in fore- 
ground of shrubbery or huge patches in 
any open area will prove of complete sat- 
istaction. 
DAHLIA FLOWERED GIANTS — 2-3 feet. 
Extremely robust branching plants, produc- 
ing enormous double flowers on rigid 
stalks. The center petals of this class tend 
to incurve, giving the flower a somewhat 
deeper and fuller effect than the California 
Giant class listed below. This is the gen- 
erally preferred class of Giant Zinnias. 
* Canary Bird—A bright clear yellow. 
*Crimson Monarch—Extra large crimson 
red. 
*Dream—Fine deep lavender, 
* Exquisite—The best deep rose variety. 
*Golden Dawn—Golden yellow. 
* Golden State—Rich orangy-yellow, with 
a deeper center. 
Polar Bear—Large white. 
*Scarlet Flame — A well named deep 
bright scarlet. 
Any of the above: Pkt. 15c, Ye oz. 35c, 
Y% oz. 50c. 
Collection—1 pkt. each of the above 8 sep- 
arate colors, value $1.20, for $1.00. 
*Lago Gold Medal Mixture—Our special 
mixture of the best of all varieties prepared 
for northern California brilliance. Formu- 
lated on basis of our annual trial ground 
tests for “top” varieties. Pkt. 15c, Ye oz. 

830c, %4 oz. 45c, ¥2 oz. 75c, 1 oz. $1.35. 

Zinnia, Fantasy 
CALIFORNIA GIANTS OR 
GIANT MAMMOTHS — 2-3 
feet. Fully as large as the 
Dahlia-flowered type listed 
above, but the petals of the 
flowers are imbricated or 
are laid back, one over the 
other, giving the flower a 
flatter appearance. Neither 
of these two giant classes 
come entirely true, how- 
ever, to these flower effects 
which differentiate them. 
*Cherry Queen — The 
best of this class and in 
our trial grounds one of 
the best separate 
shades of Zinnias ob- 
tainable for our part of 
the state. A vivid bright 
orange-cerise. 

* Daffodil Improved—Bright 
canary yellow. 
*Miss Willmott — Medium 
light soft pink. 
Mixture of all California 
Giant Colors. 
Any of the above: Pkt. 15c, 
Vg oz. 35c, 4 oz. 50c. 
LILLIPUT OR POMPON ZINNIAS—12-14 in. 
A most charming and increasingly used 
class of Zinnias, with plants of bushy 
habit. Flowers fully double pompons in 
varied bright colors. Excellent for bedding 
and low borders. 
*Canary Gem, *Crimson Gem, * Golden 
Gem, *Salmon Gem, and * Valencia (at- 
tractive burnt orange). 
Any separate color: Pkt. 10c, Y% oz. 35c. 
Collection—1 pkt. each of the above 5 sep- 
arate colors—value 50c, for 40c. 
Lilliput Mixed—All colors. Pkt. 10c, %4 oz. 
30c, 12 oz. 50c, 1 oz. 85c. 
FANTASY TYPES — 2 feet. Petals curled 
and partially quilled; flowers similar in 
form to Cactus Dahlias. Fair flower size, 
and good stems. Rather artistic as cut 
flowers. 
* Rosalie — Bright intense rose; a good 
even color and long-stemmed for cutting., 
* Wild Fire (New)—Bright scarlet. This new 
debutante to the fantasy type should be 
well received. 
* Orange Lady—Deep bright orange. 
*Star Dust—Rich golden yellow. 
Any of the above: Pkt. 15c, 4% oz. 60c. 
Collection—The above 4 varieties (1 pkt. 
each) value 60c, for 50c. 
Fantasy Mixed—All colors of the fantasy 
zinnias. Pkt. 10c, %4 oz. 50c. 

Dahlia Flowered Zinnia 
SCABIOUS-FLOWERED ZINNIAS — 2-3 ft. 
Varieties in this class have’ flowers re- 
sembling the perennial scabiosa—a cush- 
iony center surrounded by broad guard 
petals. Fairly tall and long stemmed. 

The New Giant Crested Mixture—The 
best and an entirely new mixture intro- 
duced this year by one of our leading 
hybridizers. A cross between the dahlia 
flowered Zinnias and the original small 
flowered scabious-flowered Zinnia. The 
flowers as described above, 4-5 inches 
in diameter, in magnificent color 
shades.. Pkt. 25c. 

THE CHARMING CUPID ZINNIAS—6-8 in. 
Similar to the Lilliput or Pompons, but very 
dwarf in stature, and the dainty pompon 
blossoms like miniature buttons. Use for 
edging, borders, and rock gardens. 

*Tiny Tim—The cleverest little zinnia 
in existence. Miniature rich scarlet 
| flower. Pkt. 15c, 4% oz. 35c. 
Cupid or Tom Thumb, Mixed — Pkt. 15c, 
V4 oz, 35c. 
VARIOUS TYPES OF ZINNIAS 
*RED RIDING HOOD OR GRACILLIMA— 
6-8 inches. Quite small and free flowering 
bright crimson. Dwarf even habit and 
showy color. Pkt. 10c, ¥% oz. 30c. 
*HAAGEANA DOUBLE HYBRIDS (Mexi- 
can Hybrids)—12 inches. Miniature zinnia 
somewhat like a French marigold. Flowers 
mahogany in color attractively variegated) 
gold and orange. Pkt. 15c, % oz, 50c. 
