Sensational New Zinnias 
This year we are able to add another color to our list of Dahlia Flowered Zinnias. 
It is the new Giant Dahlia Flowered Royal Purple, a 1942 All-America selection. 
in. The color is deep and rich, without blue toning. 
pe Combined with Golden Dawn and Oriole, the effect 
_ } J is magnificent. 
a = Giant Dahlia Flowered 
Zinnias 
Height. 3° #¢, 






















Huge, double flowers, often 
Measuring 4 inches in depth and 
from 4-5 inches across. The petals 
are broad, and closely imbricated 
resembling the show type of 
Dahlia. Flower in 60 days. 
19386 ROYAL PURPLE. Deep 
PIGH PUT Plead sre stents. Pkt. 25c 
A 1942 All-America Selection. 
1931 WILL ROGERS. Brilliant 
scarlet. 
1932 GOLDEN DAWN. Golden 
yellow. 
1933 ILLUMINATION. Deep rose. 
1934 CRIMSON MONARCH. Rich 
crimson. Zinnia Dahlia Flowered Will Rogers is bright scarlet 

1935 ORIOLE. Orange and gold 
bi-color. 1 
1940 GIANT DAHLIA FLOW- Super Crown O’Gold 
ERED MIXED. Height 3 ft. 
Each of the above (except Royal This aristocrat among ee ala peih its Lagoons ae 
; outstanding novelty. The flowers are large, double an 
Purple) Y4 oz. 30c; pkt. 10c. well-formed; each petal overlaid with a deep golden 
yellow at the base, while carrying out the 
individual flower color at the tip. 
1950 PASTEL TINTS. Includes shades of 
soft yellow, old gold, pink, peach, sal- 
mon and buff. Pkt. 15c. 
Zinnia Linearis, with its golden-orange 
flowers striped lemon-yellow, is ideal for 
edging. 
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Howard's Giant Crested 
Zinnia 
This new strain was produced by cross- 
ing the Dahlia Flowered and the Scabiosa 
Flowered types. The blooms average 
from 4 to 5 inches in diameter, with a 
full rounded cushion center surrounded 
by broad guard petals. The colors are 
bright and fresh and come in shades of 
rose, maize, yellow, orange and crimson. 
They are unequalled for cut flower pur- 
poses, and the effect of a bouquet of this 
gorgeous new type is breath-taking. 
1945 MIXED COLORS. Pkt. 20c. 
California Giants 
Height 3-4 ft. 
Very large double flowers, averaging 
5-6 inches in diameter when in full 
bloom. Somewhat flat in form, the flow- 
ers have a most graceful appearance and 
ire splendid for cutting. Bloom in 60 
days. 
1960 GRENADIER. Extra fine dark red. 
1962 LAVENDER GEM. Clear lavender. 
1963 ROSE QUEEN. Rose with deep 
rose-center. 
1964 LEMON QUEEN. Petals canary 
yellow on upper and cerise on lower 
side. Fragrant. 
1965 CALIFORNIA GIANT MIXED. 
Each of the above, 1/4 oz. 50c; pkt. 10c. 
Novelty Zinnias 
1968 PICOTEE GIANT DOUBLE MIXED. 
Large double flowers, measuring 4 inches 
or more in diameter. Colors are: orange, 
yellow, pink and flesh with edges of 
petals serrated and tipped with a con- 
trasting Vedlor }. (32/7. Y% oz. 50c; pkt. 10c 
1970 FANTASY. 21-3 ft. The shaggy ray- 3 tie 
like petals of this type resembie the Howard's Giant Crested Zinnia 
cactus dahlias. The color range includes 
the brightest shades of red, yellow and 
orange, aS well as pastel pinks and 
Brann sree. Fes 3's %& oz. 50c; pkt. 10¢ 9 Zinnia Cpecials —, 
1971 LINEARIS. 12 in. A new strain, bear- 
ing single flowers of deep golden orange, 
with a contrasting yellow stripe through 
each petal. It is early flowering, and if Giant Harmony Collection 
allowed plenty of space, the plants spread 
talle ih ents very eS growing One Howard’s Giant Crested 
aller han ten inches. “lowers pro- Gol 
LURE ane Eee youths eee Pt nitty 6 Pity Loc Pkt. Super Crown O’Gold 345c 
Each Dahlia Flowered Mixed 


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EEZY-WEAR GARDEN Border Collection 
GLOVES : Nagel 
All-leather — dirt-proof — One Cupid Finest Mixed. 
soft as kid — extra pliable. Pkt. Red Riding Hood. 3Oc 
eee for hts ar women, Each Mexicana or Miniature. 
*“*Small,’’ ‘‘Medium’’ or 
‘*Large.’’ Price: 75c a Fantasy—a cactus-petaled Zinnia, 

pair, prepaid. different from all other types. 



If you have been disappointed in growing Sweet Peas we suggest that you try the new 
Early Spring Flowering Spencers. See Page 57. Page 59 
