THAT XANTHISMA IS 
Tahoka Daisy Ha 
Big, splendid Daisies of pure blue-lavender fading to rose, with 
golden yellow centers that stay yellow. The foliage is shredded and 
fern-like, the flower-stems of good length, and the blossoms borne 
continuously from mid-June until late autumn. Summer heat does 
not stop its blooming. This is the most satisfactory cutting annual 
introduced in years. Pkt. 15 cts.; large pkt. 40 cts. 
Xanthisma texanum (Star of Texas) HA 
One of the prettiest annuals, easily grown, and deserves to be 
very popular. Flowers are light canary-yellow with a lighter-colored 
center; single, daisy-like, with long, pointed petals. Stems are thin 
and strong, and although they are not very long, they are suitable 
for cutting. Quite hardy; does well in dry, open places. Plants are 
vigorous and very free-blooming. They attain a bushy, erect growth, 
quite branching, 114 feet high and as much across. The foliage is 
very clean and neat-looking. Pkt. 15 cts.; large pkt. 40 cts. 
Zinnia, Howard’s New Giant Crested HA 
Howard’s New Giant Crested Zinnia is the result of many years’ 
selection work on a strain produced by crossing the Dahlia-flowered 
and Scabious-flowered types. Quoting from the originator’s descrip- 
tion, the following facts are of interest: “The blossoms average from 
4 to 5 inches in diameter, with a full rounded cushiony center sur- 
rounded by broad guard petals after the style of a Pyrethrum roseum. 
The colors included in the strain are charmingly bright and fresh, 
and contain almost all known colors and shades of color to be found 
in this most popular of annual plants. Magnificent shades of orange, 
orange-scarlet, yellow, rose, maize and crimson predominate. As a 
cut-flower, or as an annual for garden ornamentation, they are 
without peer. The type may be expected to reproduce 60 to 65 per 
cent true to this large-flowered crested formation. Pkt. 25 cts.; large 
pkt. 75 cts. 
Zinnia, Super-Crown O’Gold, Pastel Tints Ha 
It is universally agreed that this is the very finest large-flowered 
Zinnia introduction since the original Dahlia-flowered. Flowers 
are large and showy, 5 to 5% inches in diameter, midway between 
the Dahlia-flowered and California Giant as to type, combining the 
ruggedness of the former with the soft effect of the latter. Strictly 
a mixture of pastel tints including soft yellow, old-gold, light pink, 
apricot-pink, various shades of salmon, peach and buff, lively cerise- 
salmon, as well as pure white and cream. Delightfully soft, yet color- 
ful for garden decoration, it is unexcelled among the larger-flowered 
Zinnias for cutting. The plants are strong and robust, growing about 
3 feet tall, and the flowers are borne profusely throughout the season. 
See color plate, second cover. Pkt. 15 cts.; large pkt. 40 cts.; 402.75 cts. 
Zinnia, Gaillardia-flowered, Navajo HA 
Honorable Mention, 1938 All-America Selections 
Flowers are of medium size, double and semi-double. The outer 
one-third of each petal is heavily tipped white, creamy white, or 
creamy yellow, or a lighter color than the center of the flower. The 
vivid colorings remind one of those seen in a Navajo rug. Plants 
are about 2 feet tall and very free flowering. Pkt. 15 cts.; large pkt. 
40 cts. 
Zinnia, Lilliput, Black Ruby HA 
Bronze Medal, 1941 All-America Selections 
A new color in Lilliputs—deep blackish maroon. An extremely 
deep shade but by no means dull, for the velvety petal-texture gives 
it a very rich appearance. Double flowers 1 to 114 inches in diameter 
and the same in depth. Borne on very long, straight, wiry stems so 
highly prized for cutting. Plants form erect bushes 2 feet tall, about 
11% feet wide. Pkt. 25 cts.; large pkt. 75 cts. 
Zinnia, Lilliput, Pastel Mixture HA 
Lovely soft shades of apricot, peach, creamy yellow, shell-pink, 
delicate salmon, light rose, and orchid which are prime favorites as 
cut-flowers. The plants are 12 to 15 inches in height, neat in habit, 
compact growing and very free flowering. Pkt. 15 cts.; goz. 35 cts.; 
oz. $1.25. 
Other Zinnias, see page 40 
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Zinnia, Cupid 
Zinnia, 
Lilliput 
Pastel Mixture Navajo 
Zinnia, Cupid wa 
The smallest of all the Zinnias. Compact, well-formed plants 1 
foot tall. Each of the numerous upright stems bears a miniature, 
button-like flower which hardly exceeds 1 inch in diameter. Cupid 
Zinnias are especially adapted for borders, bedding, and the rock- 
garden; also ideal as a miniature cut-flower. 
Tiny Tim. Rich scarlet. Snowdrop. Pure white. 
Pixie. Bright yellow. Mixed. 
Each, pkt. 15 cts.; large pkt. 40 cts. 
COLLECTION: One pkt. each of above 3 colors, 35 cts. 
Zinnia linearis HA 
The single flowers are deep golden orange in color, with a delicate 
light yellow stripe which contrasts boldly with the dark center. 
Plants reach a height of 8 to 10 inches with a spread of as much as 
2 feet and are a solid mass of color for several weeks. One of the 
finest novelties. Pkt. 15 cts.; large pkt. 40 cts.; oz. 75 cts. 
HOSEA WATERER : PHILADELPHIA 
Zinnia, 
' Gaillardia-flowered 
