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Zinnia, Fantasy Mixed 
New Fantasy Zinnias 
Fantasy Zinnias are perfectly named for they 
are so fantastic in their beauty and such a marked 
change over the usual stiff and formal type of 
Zinnias to which we have always been accustomed. 
Their informal, shaggy appearance make them so 
graceful and interesting, especially for cutting. 
Their colors are the richest and most gorgeous ever 
seen in the Zinnia family. Flowers 2% to 3 inches 
across on plants 2% to 3 feet tall. 
2294-C STAR DUST. All-America. A glorious 
shade of rich golden yellow. Its brilliance will 
More Zinnias 
See Page 36 for other Zinnias. 

Zinnia Lilliput or Pompon 
Annual Flower Seeds 37 

Zinnia Scabiosa Flowered Mixture 
2291 SCABIOSA FLOWERED. A new and very 
distinct type of Zinnia growing about 30 inches 
tall and producing an abundance of flowers in 
many colors. The outer petals are long and flat. 
The inner petals are short tubular florets forming 
a crest or crown somewhat resembling the Sca- 
biosa. Pkt. 10c; 4% oz. 3Oc. 
2222 HOWARD’S NEW GIANT CRESTED 
ZINNIA. This is astrain produced by crossing our 
famous Dahlia Flowered Zinnia and our Scabiosa 
Flowered Zinnia by Mr. Fred Howard, the noted 
horticulturist of Montebello, California. Blossoms 
average 4 inches or more across, with the full, 
rounded, cushiony center surrounded by broad 
guard petals. Colors all bright and fresh, and con- 
tain all the colors of the gorgeous Zinnia, in 
magnificent shades of orange, orange-scarlet, 
yellow, rose, maize and crimson. This type may be 
expected to reproduce 60% or more true to the 
crested formation. A novelty you willreally want to 
try in your garden this year. Pkt. 15¢; 02. 30c. 
thrill you and it will fill a big place in your Zinnia 
garden. Pkt. 10c; 4 oz. 30c. 
2294 FANTASY MIXED. The most fascinating 
new type of Zinnias introduced to the flower 
world in many years. The very informal, shaggy 
appearing flowers are graceful and_ interesting, 
quite distinct from the stiff, formal Zinnias to 
which we are accustomed. The cuts show the 
type of flower. The ranges include the brightest 
shades of red, yellow and orange as well as the 
popular pastel pinks and cream. This should be 
Lilliput or Pompon 
“Baby Zinnias” 
Lilliput Zinnias form pretty little dwarf, com- 
pact plants, literally covered with very double 
flowers 1 to 114 inches across. They bloom all 
summer and provide an immense quantity of 
charming little flowers for miniature bouquets. 
The colors are lovely, too. 12 to 15 in. 
The New Striata Zinnias 
2238 The Clown. Brilliantly striped scarlet and 
gold, the 2% to 3 inch blooms are freely produced 
on branching plants 21% feet tall. The Clown is 
very early blooming, and presents a very attractive 
effect in the garden. Pkt. 10c; 48 oz. 3O0c. 
2239 Old Glory. Gaily striped red and white, Old 
Glory presents a very patriotic effect in the garden, 
or when used as cut flowers. The generous amount 
of blooms make a very attractive showing in the 
the sensation of the year. Mixed Colors. Pkt. 
10¢; % oz. 25c. 
garden from early summer until frost. Pkt. 10c; 
2271 ALL COLORS MIXED. Pkt. Sc; 14 0z. 25c. % oz. 3O0c. 

Valuable Aids for the Gardener 
Wood Plant Bands 
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shape well while being filled and planted. 
They provide a most excellent means of growing your plants for 
later transplanting in the garden. And when transplanting they insure 
practically 100% saving of all plants. They may be well watered, the 
band unfolded from the root ball and the entire ball of earth set 
without disturbing a single root. 
Growers have found that wood plant bands produce better root 
systems, more uniform plant growth and a quicker pick up after 
transplanting than any other method of plant growing. 
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‘Twist-ems’ Plant Ties 
A Twist of the Wrist and the { 
Plant is Tied 
Twist-ems are strong, dark-green, water- 
proof tapes with wire reinforcing that 
protect stems, permanently support an- 
nuals, perennials, vines, shrubs and 
vegetables. When twisted they hold se- 
curely yet may be easily removed if de- 
sired and their color blends with the fo- 
liage so that they are not unsightly. 
LU ¥ HELP YOU TO SUPPORT PLANTS 
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They eliminate the unsightly twine or raffia, and eliminate the need 
for shears or knife when tied. They can be carried in the pocket 
whenever in the garden and are ready for instant use. They are 
grand when gathering bouquets. 

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