VINCA ROSEA (Periwinkle). 
ZINNIAS. 
ing or spreading habit, these are of 
compact growth and covered with fine 
trusses of blooms all season. Dis- 
tinct, unusual, and desirable. 
Fireball. Bright scarlet, conspicuous 
and dazzling. Striking in masses. ° 
Nice for cutting. Plants grow about — 
6 in. high and 10 to 12 in. across. 
Neat and tidy. 
lue Sentinel. New and distinct 
type of Verbena plants growing 
more compact and erect. The 10- 
inch high plants are well branched, — 
bearing 40 to 50 clusters of rich 
royal blue flowers with a deep 
velvety luster. Remains in bloom 
for an exceptionally long time. 
(Every 
year this plant increases in popularity 
because of its glossy dark green foli- 
age and profusion of flowers. The 
blossoms are somewhat like those of 
Phlox, but they are larger and are not 
borne in clusters. The plants are en- 
tirely free from insects. The plants 
are good for potting as well as for | 
use in the border and garden. The 
foliage is attractive even when the _ 
plant is not in bloom. 
Pure White. Blossoms entirely white. 
Rosea. Bright rose with crimson eye. 
Rosea Alba. White with rose center. 
Mixed. A choice blend of named 
sorts. 

Zinnia, Large Flowered Type 
The value of Zinnias as 
garden and cut flowers cannot be 
stressed too highly. Their ease of 
culture, long blooming season, to- 
gether, with their wide range of color 
and varied flower forms, make them 
one of the most popular of all annual 
flowers. They are one of our leading 
specialties, Zinnias are heavy feed- 
ers, and while they will grow in poor 
soil and under unfavorable condi- 
tions, they must have rich, well-ferti- 
lized soil and be watered freely dur- 
ing periods of dry weather if the 
finest flowers are wanted. Plant in 
full sun; they will not do well in the 
shade or near trees. Zinnias are hot 
weather flowers, coming into their full 
beauty in mid-summer and continu- 
ing until fall. Flowers last for days 
when cut; different size flowers and 
color for every purpose. Zinnias are 
warm weather loving plants and 
should never be sown until the soil 
has thoroughly warmed up and all 
danger of any frost has passed. For 
Peak of Quality Seeds—L W BRAND 
Zintas 

Zinnia, Harmony Type (Scabious Flowered) 
best results, especially with the 
smaller flowered, early blooming va- 
rieties, we recommend sowing the 
seed where the plants are to flower. 
The taller growing, large flowered 
sorts can safely be transplanted, al- 
though they also will make a more 
robust growth and will produce more 
flowers if they can be sown where the 
plants are to bloom, and then when 
the seedlings are 3 to 4 inches tall, 
thinned to the proper distance. To 
induce a thrifty, heavy root system, 
irrigate your plants rather than 
sprinkling. Dig a little trench along- 
side the row and let the water run 
slowly for several hours so it will 
seep down deep into the ground and 
make the food in the soil available 
for the plant throughout the mass of 
feeding roots. Always cultivate after 
each irrigation to conserve moisture. 
By this method you will have to water 
Zinnias only once every two weeks 
or so, whereas if the ground is merely 
sprinkled, you will have to repeat the 
sprinkling every other day or so. Ir- 
rigation not only gives a stronger, 
healthier plant, but also saves on your 
water bill. 
Lilliput, Baby or Pompon Zinnias. 
The small, pompon-like flowers of 
Lilliput Zinnias are exquisite and 
most appealing. Plants are dwarf, 
bushy and very branching; 12 to 
18 in. tall, and literally covered with 
double blooms, 1 to 1% in. across. 
Whether used for borders or beds, 
or as cut-flowers for indoor decora- 
tion, Lilliput Zinnias are bound to 
make a gorgeous display. Nice as 
edgings to other plants or taller 
growing Zinnias. 
Golden Gem. Golden orange. 
Canary Gem. Canary yellow. 
Lilac Gem. 
Rosebud. Rose pink. 
White Gem. 
Pastel Mixture. 
shades. 
Finest Mixed. From name varieties. 
Delicate pastel 
Gracillima (Red Riding Hood). Deep 
scarlet, miniature red flowers, 1 to 
2 ft. free flowering. 
Tom Thumb. Plants 4 to 6 inches, 
compact, covered with well formed 
flowers of the Lilliput type. Colors 
range through the red, orange, yel- 
low, pink, rose and other pastel 
shades. Excellent for pot plant and 
border use. Finest mixture. 
Haageana Double (Mexican Hybrids). 
The small flowered Mexican Zin- 
nias have a charm all their own. 
The smaller flowers lend themselves 
to bedding and make a brilliant 
display and yet have stems long 
enough to make fine bouquets for 
small vases and bowls. Finest 
mixed. 
Tall, Large Flowered Types, Gold 
Medal Dahlia Flowered. The plants 
are of medium height, 2% to 3 ft. 
Very robust, bearing many strong 
stems of the fully double, huge 
flowers which resemble the show 
type of Dahlia. 
Exquisite. 
center. 
Light rose, deep rose 
Canary Bird. Rich canary yellow. 
Crimson Monarch. Deep crimson, 
flowers very large. 
Dream. Deep rosy lavender. 
Golden Dawn. Golden yellow. 
Illumination. Deep rose self. 
Oriole. Orange and gold bicolor. 
Polar Bear. Large creamy white. 
Gold Medal Finest Mixed. Grown 
as separate colors. 
Fantasy Mixed 
All-America Selections—Award of Merit 

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