Zinnia Linearis is an important novelty 

Michell’s Distinctive Zinnias 
We claim perfection in form, size and color for our strain of Zinnias, as those who grow them will attest. 
Trade pkt. Oz. 
HOWARD’S NEW GIANT CRESTED, MIXED. Novelty 

1941. See Novelties, page 4 ............ YYoz. $1.25. "$0 50 $4 00 
BLACK RUBY. Bronze Medal, 1941 All-America Selec- 
tions. See Novelties, page 4............. 14oz. $1.00. . 503.00) 
Fantasy or Chrysanthemum-flowered Varieties 
WILDFIRE. See Novelties, page 4. Trade pkt. 40c.; $2.00 per oz. 
ORANGE LADY. All-America Winner. A new separate color in 
the Fantasy group, Orange Lady is a rich shade of deep, bright 
orange. The medium-sized, 244 to 3-inch flowers are shaggy and gay 
In appearance, making a vivid spot of color in the garden and 
extremely desirable for cutting. Of strong growing habits, there are 
flowers in 45 to 50 days after sowing. Trade pkt. 40c.; $2. 00 per oz. 
ROSALIE. All-America Winner. A worthy companion to Orange 
Lady. The color is a bright, intense rose, equally lovely in the garden 
or when cut. The plants are neat in habit, strong growing, free flower- 
ing, about 244 to 3 feet in height. Its delicate, informal flowers, com- 
posed of a mass of shaggy, ray-like petals, are a contrast to the stiff, 
formal Zinnias. Trade pkt. 40c.; $2.00 per oz. 
STAR DUST. Novelty. All-America Winner. This informal Star Dust © 
Zinnia will be welcomed with enthusiasm. It has the same shaggy- 
petaled, medium-sized flowers as the mixture, but the color is a rich, 
deep golden yellow. Plants grow 24% to 3 feet high. Free flowering 
and an early bloomer. Trade pkt. 30c.; $1.25 per oz. 
MIXED COLORS (Bodger). Novelty. The rounded flowers are com- 
posed of a mass of shaggy, ray-like petals which give a delicate and 
refined appearance to the medium-sized, double flowers. The color- 
range includes the brightest of reds and oranges as well as the popular 
pastel pinks and creams. Trade pkt. 25c.; $1.00 per oz. 
Zinnia linearis 
A very unusual and interesting new type of Zinnia. The flowers are 
single, in a lovely shade of golden orange with a delicate lemon stripe 
through each petal. Plants are quite dwarf and extremely early flowering, 
commencing to bloom when the plants are 6 inches tall, and are continu- 
ally a mass of bloom until late fall. The plants grow 8 to 10 inches tall 
and spread as much as 2 feet. Trade pkt. 30c.; $1.50 per oz. 
Zinnia, New Gaillardia-flowered - Novelty 
This is another of the newer type of Zinnias, the flowers of which 
strongly resemble the double Gaillardia picta. Plants grow to a height 
of 114 to 2 feet, are free flowering, and produce blooms in a color-range 
of many delightful combinations. Trade pkt. 25c.; $1.25 per oz. 
Scabious-flowered Zinnias 
CAMPFIRE. See Novelties, page 4. Trade pkt. 40c.; $2.00 per oz. 
SUNBURST. All-America Winner. A new strain with medium-sized 
flowers, 144 to 2 inches across, carried on strong stems of medium 
length. Plants are 2 to 24% feet in height, branching and free flowering. 
The color is a very bright, pure canary-yellow, dazzling in its inten- 
sity. Sunburst Is a very showy garden variety and Is particularly 
effective for home decoration. Early flowering, blooming 40 to 45 days 
from the time of planting. Trade pkt. 40c.; $2.00 per oz. 
AUTUMN TINTS, MIXED. This new strain, which has been named 
Autumn Tints, is perfect in form of flower and comes true. The real 
beauty, however, 1s in the lovely coloring of the flowers, which range 
through all the gorgeous autumn tmts and include orange, bronze, 
russet, dull red, carmine-red and mtermediate shades. Trade pkt. 40c.; 
$2.00 per oz. 
Scabious-flowered, Mixed. Medium-sized flowers, resembling the an- 
nual scabiosa. Fine for cutting. Trade pkt. 30c.; $1.50 per oz. 
Desert Gold 
A large-flowering type in shades of yellow and gold, each petal over- 
laid at the base with a deeper color, giving a charming bicolor combi- 
nation. Trade pkt. 25c.; $1.00 per oz. 
Dwarf Double-flowering 
or Cut-and-Come-Again Varieties 
These grow about 2 feet high and are excellent for bedding as well 


Super Crown of Gold Zinnia Mixture 
This is an aristocrat among Zinnias. ‘ The flowers are large and each 
petal is overlaid with a deep golden yellow at the base, while carrying out 
the individual flower color at the trp. This mixture ‘includes all shades 
of rose, cream, yellow, carmine-pink, red, and lavender. A vigorous 
grower, reaching a height of 21% feet. Trade pkt. 40c.; $2.50 per oz. 
California Giants 
These are larger than the Giant Robusta and are a cross between 
them and the Dahlia-flowered. This is an excellent, long-stemmed type 
suitable for cutting for florists. Trade pkt. Oz. V4lb. 
Brightness. Deep rose.................-0005- $0 25 $1 00 $3 50 
Cerise Queen. Orange-rose.................-.- 25 100 3 50 
Daffodil. Canary-yellow..................---- 25 1 00 3a50 
Enchantress. Bright rose................-.-.-- 25 “1 00} seo0 
Golden Queen. Golden yellow................ 25, 1 OO} ese50 
Grenadier. Dark red) 00.0520. ee eee 25 — -15007 seco 
Lavender Queen. Rosy lavender.............. 25 100 350 
Miss Willmott. Soft pmk.................... 25: * "1°00 sane 
Orange Queen. Golden orange................ 25 100 £3 50 
Purity... Best:white; «2scce0e ie nae eae ee 252% 18:00) Sysmou 
Salmon Queen. Salmon-rose................. 25 100 350 
Scarlet Queen. Deep scarlet.................. 25 100 350 
Violet Queen. Purple........................ 25 100 350 
Fimest Mixed oo. 5. .ic.c «cuts fh tpenus see ro sue eae 20 75" 2850 
Giant Dahlia-flowered Varieties 
BODGER'S ORIGINAL STRAIN 
Flowers are distinct from the ordinary Giant-flowered class, bemg 
of a true Dahlia-flowering type; extra large. Trade pkt. Oz. IIb. 
Buttercup. Deep creamy yellow................ $0 25 $100 $3 50 
Crimson. Giants, .\...005.. 05.03 sani Genie eee 25. .1).00' 333550 
Dream. Deep lavender, turning to purple........ 25 100 3 50 
Exquisite. Light rose, center deep rose.......... 25 ~ 1 008 S3e50 
Golden Dawn. Bright golden yellow............ 25 100 3 50 
Golden State. Orange-yellow.................. 25 100 350 
Luminosa. A new shade of clear bright pink..... 25 100 3 50 
Old-Rose.. ..0.05 #.) SAR Ra oe ee eee 25: 21,00 273850 
Oriole. Orange and gold =oheeer sie eee 25°°> 15007 33850 
Polar Bear. Pure white. .....5..0.5..2.5..0000. 25 100 3 50 
Purple Prince. Deep purple................... 25 11 00 3E50 
Scarlet Flame. Bright scarlet and orange........ 25 1.00: 3:56 
Mixed o.. o0:i.d ds 7 oceanic te OREO ene 20 75, 52aa0 
Lilliput Varieties 
Beautiful miniature, perfectly double flowers, fine for bedding. 
Pastel Mixture. In response to popular demand, we are Trade 
pleased to offer this new mixture, composed solely of pkt. Oz. 
delicate shades not found in the ordinary mixture..... $0 20 $0 75 
Canary-Yellow 33.25 0:88... = eee ee 15 75 
Crimson Gem: 2.26.2. 2.2) ee eee eee 15 75 
Golden Gem? :...60 0.055. 2  e eeee e eeee LS 75 
Purple. Gem. 3) 3.05 oka un cutee e ee or Ce eee 15 75 
Rosebud. Rose-pink ; . 0. jc. eee eee 15 75 
Salmon-Rose 3) 350. Se ae pe ee 15 75 
Scarlet Gem (Red Riding Hood).................... 15 75 
Valencia. A new shade of burnt-orange................ 15 75 
White Gem 2.33.02. 0. Ree ee eee 15 75 
Mixed Colors « « «oo 5:.-2ccn/otinens aniek alton th eee 15 60 
LILLIPUT, TOM. THUMB 
A new dwarf, compact variety, growing 6 to 10 inches high, im a fine 
range of. bright ‘colors. Excellent for potted plants or borders. Trade 
pkt. 30c.; $1.50 per oz. 
Zinnia, Cupid 
Small, button-like flowers produced freely on well-formed plants 
1 foot high. Trade pkt. Oz. ; 
Pixie.» Bright yellow 4 cous certo ee ee ee $0 30 $1 25 
Tiny Tim.* Bughtisearletsse> = eee eee ee 30” 125 
Snow Drop. Pure white. .....0.5. 0.00 00%.20%e-ss0008 S00 Lee 
Fimest Miixedd ooo). 0.0 sync. csz soonsseibiere ecatelere) oveseoo o'r in.s 0) oie ee Dn 

as for cutting. Trade pkt. Oz. Alb. - rae 
Crimson 2. ee ee en Pee it $0 15° $0 30 $175 Miscellaneous Varieties - 
Pink (Flesh) (2.52.25 cee oe ee ee ee 15 SOmmelaaS Trade pkt. Oz. Vlb. 
Pinkie.” Deep rose-pink? oo noe tae oe as 15 50 175 | Pumila, Picotee, Delight. An_ extra-select 
Salmon-Rose 0.335.255) 00 en eee 15 SOME 5 variety in light and deep salmon shades........ $0 30 $1 50 
Scarlet) 3) hc ci. cegatae  Se e 15 50 175 | Curled and Crested, Mixed. Petals curiously 
White, 0 ee ea eee ee 15 5 Ome a7. twisted and) curled= 22240 eee eee 20 60 $2 25 
Wellow ..iic.66. 5. hs cee Oe eee 15 50 175 | Haageana Hybrids, Mixed. Double variety 
Mixed F255. Case ean ae he oe a eee 15 40 125 from Mexico: 22 Saar eeaee 30 1 50 
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