
COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA. 

ZINNIA GIANT PICOTEE 
Valuable as a cut flower. Each petal is distinctly marked with a 
narrow band of dark maroon. The ground colors are many. The seed 
we offer produces about 60 per cent Picotee flowers. eight 8 ft. 
All colors mixed. T. pkt. 10c; 4% oz. 15c; oz. 80c. 
Double Pompon type, very fiorif- 
ZINNIA “DELIGHT” erous and of neat compact growth 
The petals of the flowers are ruffled and curled, giving a light and 
dainty effect. Each petal is beautifully picoted, making it a most 
striking flower. This is an excellent variety for basket work and 
florists’ use in general. The assortment of colors includes salmon 
shades, cream, buff, biscuit, golden yellow and lavender. Height 24 
inches. T. pkt. 10c; % oz. 20c; oz. $1.20. 
ZINNIA DOUBLE GIANTS OR COLOSSAL 
Flowers of enormous proportions very double and showy. Our 
mixed seed contains pastel shades, that is, colors that cannot be very 
well defined in words. These off color pants are of startling beauty 
and highly interesting. The best of all large flowered double Zinnias. 
MIXED. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 60c; Ib. $8.00. 
ZINNIA ELEGANS DOUBLE 
This strain produces perfectly double, well formed flowers, on 
stalks 3 feet high and makes a good cut flower. An ornament in 
any garden and especially fine for flowering summer hedges. 
MIXED—T. pkt. 5c; oz. 40c; lb. $3.00. 
ZINNIA BODGER’S GIANTS 
This Zinnia bears imbricated and flat flowers, the reverse of 
petals not showing. This makes the flowers attractive from the time 
they open until they fully develop. Perfectly double and of extra- 
ordinary large size. High class for cutting. Our mixture contains 
many colors and is made up by us from the finest named varieties. 
Height 4 ft. T pkt. 10c; % oz. 15¢; oz. $1.00; lb. $12.00. 
A masterpiece of the Bod- 
ZINNIA MISS WILLMOTT 4, masterpiece of the Bod. 
splendidly formed flowers that are flat, not showing the reverse of 
petals, of most pleasing delicate salmon-pink. A high class florists 
and show flower. Height 3-4 ft. T. pkt. 10c; % oz. 15¢; oz. $1.00. 
ZINNIA DOUBLE POMPON ( =e: 
Pumila 
Also known as CUT AND COME AGAIN ZINNIAS. The flowers 
are extra double forming a symmetrical elongated smooth cone 2% 
inches across, produced in greatest profusion on plants about 20 
inches tall, from early midsummer till frost. First rate for cutting 
as the flowers will stay in first class condition for several days when 
cut. Ideal for bedding, ribboni = 
ine eauniee g ng and as a cut flower of long keep 
GOLDEN YELLOW, SULPHUR YELLOW, DEEP SCARLET 
Pees PERS Oe ne DARE CRIMSON, ROSE PINK, 
’ F EN ORANGE, WHITE, I D. 
Any color: T. pkt. 10c; oz. 60c; lb. $6.00. aa 
ZINNIA EARLY WONDER The plants are 18 inches 
tall, flowers of medium 
ee the type of double pumila Zinnia borne on long stems, ideal 
or cutting. Will be found a highly paying greenhouse crop as it 
occupies very little space, produces a big crop of flowers and is 
ready to cut six weeks after sowing. The colors are: Bright rose- 
pink, deep red, scarlet : 5 
25¢; oz. $1.60. » Salmon-red and orange. T. pkt. 10c; % oz. 
CANNOT SUPPLY—wWhere prices are not quoted for any 
item in this catalog it means that we are unable to supply 
the seed. Things will change when the war is over which 
we hope will be soon. : 
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ZINNIA GIANT CRESTED 
(Howard’s). Plants branching 3 ft. tall, flowers with 
full cushion-like center surrounded by several rows of guard 
petals four inches across borne of strong stems. Wide range 
of colors. Of high value for cutting. T. pkt. 15c; % oz. 30¢e; 
0z. $2.00. 
ZINNIA MINIATURE 
(Mexican Hybrids). Plants 1 to 1% ft. tall, flowers 1 to 
1% inches across, freely produced all summer and fall. The 
flowers are double, semi-double as well as cactus flowered in 
many colors and color combinations with a charm all their 
own. First class for bedding, edgings and cutting. T. pkt. 
15¢c; oz. $1.00. 
ZINNIA LILIPUT—BABY ZINNIA 
Zinnia Liliput produces from spring to frost, immense 
quantities of very double, perfectly formed flowers, first class 
for florists’ work. Liliput is the Queen of Zinnias, excelling 
in gracefulness, genuine beauty and elegance and should be 
made use of in bedding extensively. Massed in beds, few 
flowers will outshine Liliput. Height 18 in. 
CANARY-YELLOW, CRIMSON, FIREFLY, fiery scarlet. 
FLESH PINK, GOLDEN YELLOW, GOLDEN ORANGE, bright 
orange yellow, LILAC, PURPLE, ROSE-PINK, rich rose-pink. 
SALMON ROSE, WHITE, pure white. MIXED. Well bal- 
schon mixture. PRICE. Any color, T. pkt. 10c; oz. 60c: Ib. 
6.00. 
LILIPUT BLACK RUBY—Blackish maroon a very dark color 
yet it is not a dull color, the velvety texture of the petals 
gives the flowers a rich appearance. T. pkt. 20c; % oz. 30c; 
oz. $1.80. 
ZINNIA FANTASY—Flowers medium sized with twisted petals in 
many colors. A new type of Zinnia admired by most but not by all 
flower lovers. Height 30 in. MXXED—T. pkt. 15c; \%& os. 20c; ex. 
Ornamental Grasses 
COIX LACHRYMAE. Grown for its pearly, shiny seeds which 
are strung as beads. Hardy annual. Height 30 in. T. pkt. 
10c; oz. 20c; lb. $1.20, prepaid. 
AGROSTIS NEBULOSA. Its extremely delicate feathery-like 
panicles are very useful for vases and boquets. Annual. 
Height 18 inches. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 50c. 
ARUNDO DONAX. Bears showy, silky white plumes from 2 
to 5 feet in length and is one of the finest of ornamental 
grasses. Hardy perenial 5 to 15 ft. tall. T. pkt. 10c; 4 oz. 20c. 
BRIZA MAXIMA. Grown for its graceful, loosely flowered 
and open panicles. Annual. Height 18 inches. 
CYPERUS ALTERNIFOLIUS. The well known umbrella 
plant. Tender perennial, 2-3 ft. tall. T. pkt. 10c; % oz. 20c. 
EULALIA JAPONICA. Grown for its long, narrow, green fol- 
iage and very ornamental silvery gray plumes. Hardy peren- 
nial, 4 to 6 feet tall. T. pkt. 10c; % oz. 15c. 
ERIANTHUS RAVENNAE. Hardy perennial much used in 
place of the tender Pampas Grass. Striking in appearance; 
the heavy silky plumes a most excellent material for winter 
use. Height 4 to 7 feet. T. pkt. 10c; 1% oz. 15c. 
LAGURUS OVATUS. Produces satiny white heads useful for 
dry boquets. An annual 18 inches tall. 
PENNISETUM RUPELLIANUM. Grown for its graceful, long, 
purplish plumy spikes. Tender perennial 3 ft. tall. T. pkt. 10c; 
1% oz. 20c. 
STIPA PENNATA. 
Hardy perennial 3 ft. tall. 
FLOWER SEEDS 
Nowhere will you get seeds of better quality than 
what we send out. Our Begonia, Snapdragon, Calceol- 
aria, Cineraria, etc., seeds are raised for us by special- 
ists. Many flower seeds we grow ourselves. Our seeds 
have strong germination. In comparative trials you will 
find our seeds of superior quality. 
Panicles of very feathery appearance. 
T. pkt. 10c; % oz. 35c. 





ZINNIA LINEARIS is a wonderful little flower. Of neat 
compact growth staying in bloom from early in the season 
till frost and at all times a solid mass of elegantly shaped 
flowers. First class to plant in parkings, around the base 
of a house in beds, ribbons and for cutting. It is highly 
heat and drought resisting and very much worth while 
growing. 

