
Zinnia California Giants 
O not plant zinnia seed until all danger from frost is past. 
Select a location not nearer trees than the height of the 
trees; as zinnias will not do well in the shade. Sow 15 to 
20 seeds to the foot of row, at a depth of % to % inch. Thin so 
the plants are 12 to 15 inches apart in the row for the giant 
types, and g to 10 inches apart for the Lilliput. Rows should be 
3 feet apart for giants, and 24 inches apart for the small varie- 
ties. Zinnias do best on very rich soil. Cultivate and water fre- 
quently. Dust with finely ground sulphur when the plants are 
beginning to bud, at the rate of % lb. to the square yard to 
avoid mildew. 

e The California Giant type of zinnia is winning a very prominent 
place with florists and with those who take great interest in the 
growing of a fine home flower garden. 
The enormous. double flowers are borne on long stems. AS com- 
pared with the Dahlia Flowered Zinnia, the petals are longer, more 
soft and wavy instead of being cupped. The Dahlia Flowered is 
very deep from top to bottom, while the California Giant is some- 
what flattened. When well grown, the average flower is from 5 to 
6 inches across, with many growing to 7 inches under favorable 
conditions. Centers very small and most of the colors carrying a 
beautiful two-tone effect, shading to a darker color at the center 
of the flower. 
Cardinal—bright scarlet. Isabellina—delicate golden 
Cherry Queen—cerise, very cream. 
in eee é a 4 Lavender Gem. 
rimson Queen—deep crimson. s 
Daffodil—canary yellow. Orange Saat Sp athe Ee esa et J ° 
Enchantress—light rose with Purity—pure white. 
cet rose center. Rose Queen—bright rose. 
ha ca rT es 8 golden Searlet King—glowing scarlet. 
Grenadier—maroon. California Giant Mixed. 
Any of the above straight colors or mixed. 
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