THAT XANTHISMA IS 
Verbena hybrida, Roseglow Ha 
‘This new Verbena is of unusual color—deep rose shading to orange- 
scarlet. Very free flowering. When in full bloom each plant will 
average forty flowering clusters which gives it the appearance of a 
small flat fountain of fire. Pkt. 25 cts.; large pkt. 75 cts. 
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. Pkt. 15 cts.; large pkt. 40 cts. 
Xanthisma texanum (Star of Texas) HA 
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 free- 
blooming. They attain a bushy, erect growth, quite branching, 114 
feet high and as much across. Pkt. 15 cts.; large pkt. 40 cts. 
Zinnia, Cactus-flowered Giants HA 
The flowers of this strain are quite informal, with long petals that 
are quilled, curled, and pointed. They average between 4 arid 414 
inches across and 2 inches deep, with no center showing. These 
Cactus-flowered Giants come almost 95 per cent true to type and 
contain an unusually wide range of colors including all of the follow- 
ing: red, yellow, lavender, orange, pink, bronze, rose, buff, and 
salmon. Invaluable as a cut-flower. Pkt. 25 cts.; large pkt. 75 cts. 
Zinnia, Howard’s New Giant Crested Ha 
Quoting from the originator’s description, the following facts are 
of interest: “The blossoms average from 4 to 5 inches in diameter, 
with a full rounded cushiony center surrounded by broad guard petals 
after the style of a Pyrethrwm rosewm. 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. 20 cts.; large pkt. 50 cts. 
Zinnia striata, The Clown Ha 
Reminiscent of the gay and happy character for which it is named, 
The Clown is an amusing new Zinnia cheerily striped scarlet and 
gold. The flowers are of medium size (21% to 3 inches), and are very 
colorful in the garden. The plants are freely branched, 21% feet tall, 
and, like other Zinnias, the more flowers cut the more will be pro- 
duced. As with most striped flower varieties, some variation will 
be found. Approximately 80 to 85 per cent, however, will come true. 
Pkt. 20 cts.; large pkt. 50 cts. 
Zinnia, Super Crown O’Gold, Pastel Tints Ha 
Flowers are 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. 
Pkt. 15 cts.; large pkt. 40 cts.; 1goz. 65 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. 
AO cts.; oz. 65 cts. 
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Zinnia, 
Lilliput 
Pastel Mixture Navajo 
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 1% 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. 15 cts.; large pkt. 40 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.; loz. 35 cts.; 
oz. $1.25 
Other Zinnias, see page 40 
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