Sensational New Zinnias 
The New Dwarf Pompon Zinna “Dainty Gem” is a fascinating bicolored novelty 
that is sure to please. Free flowering and colorful, Dainty Gem plants are neat 
ar compact little bushes, with wiry stems, just the right length 
» for bouquets. (See Page 58) 
See Color Illustrations on Page 80 for Giant Zinnias 
Royal Purple, Miss Willmott and Will Rogers. 
Giant Dahlia Flowered 
Zinnias 
Height 3 ft. 
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. 
1936 ROYAL PURPLE. Deep 



THEN EDIE DLA EEA cise Pktse15¢ 
1931 WILL ROGERS. Brilliant 
BCamlets FAs 2 -iecegsuanran Pkt.- 15¢ 
1932 GOLDEN DAWN. Golden 
VOLIOW /vabotens teusiahsues-n- Pkt. 10¢ 
1933 ILLUMINATION. Deep rose. 
Stet thie eee ar dhape atagee sit Pkt. 10¢ 
1934 CRIMSON MONARCH. Rich 
CUM SONG: Saye opeucha sys Pkt. 10¢ 
1935 ORIOLE. Orange and gold 
bicCOlOorn ao wae ae Pkts )L0e 
1940 GIANT DAHLIA FLOW- 
ERED MIXED..... Pkt. 10c 

Zinnia Dahlia Flowered Will Rogers is bright scarlet 
Super Crown O’Gold Pastel Tints 
Height 3 ft. 
1950 The aristocrats of the Zinnia family, The flow- 
ers are large, double and well-formed, each petal 

overlaid with a deep golden yellow at the base, 
while carrying out the individual flower color at 
the tip. Pastel Tints include shades of soft yel- 
low, old gold, pink, peach and salmon. ..Pkt. 15¢ 
Any three 10c packets for 25c 














Zinnia Linearis, with its golden-orange 
flowers striped lemon-yellow, is ideal for 
edging. 
Howard's Giant Crested 
1945. This strain was produced by cross- 
ing the Dahlia Flowered and the Scabiosa 
Vlowered 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 type is breath-taking...Pkt, 15c 
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 color...... Y% oz. 50c; pkt. 10c 
1970 FANTASY. 214-3 ft. The shaggy ray- 
like petals of this type resemble the 
eactus dahlias. The color range includes 
the brightest shades of red, yellow and 
orange, as well as pastel pinks and 
EE OMI :, « ietavsueters olen a eke % oz. 50c; pkt. 10¢ 
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 
allowed plenty of space, the plants spread 
over two square feet, without growing 
taller than ten inches. Flowers pro- 
fusehys si wi «e's Gls sPeee.< sake @ ote Se Pkt. 15¢ 
The Flower Coucator 
Lovers of flowers will read with inter- 
est and pleasure Audel’s Flower EHdu- 
cator. Contains over 600 pages and 
hundreds of illustrations including full 
page plates of flowers. Printed in large 
type, easy to read. Flexible art binding. A 
Howard's Giant Gerted Zinnia 


—= Zinnta Specials 
Giant Harmony Collection 
One Howard’s Giant Crested 





Each Dahlia Flowered Mixed 





Dwarf Zinnia Collection 








Reference Book 


Complete Pocket Size Viee 
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If you have been disappointed in growing Sweet Peas we suggest that you try the new 
Early Spring Flowering Spencers. See Page 

PEt. Super Crown O’Gold 35c 
much appreciated gift. One Cupid Finest Mixed. 
Pkt. Red Riding Hood. 30 c 
Each Mexicana or Miniature. 
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 
are splendid for cutting, Bloom in 60 
1960 GRENADIER. Extra fine dark red. 
1961 MISS WILLMOTT, Soft, rich pink. 
Ce SE eRe ee Pkt. 15¢ 
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, (except Miss Will- 
mott) 14 oz. 50c; pkt. 10c. 
Fantasy—a cactus-petaled Zinnia, 
different from all other types. 
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