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M.-S. Zinnias (Youth and Old Age) 
_One of the most showy and satisfactory of our hardy annuals for beds, 
mixed borders, and for cutting purposes. Easy to grow in any good garden 
soul. They commence flowering early in the summer and continue until frost. 



Dahlia-flowered Zinnia 
M.-S. Giant Dahlia-flowered 
Plants of vigorous habit, from 21% 10 3 feet 
high. Mammoth flowers 4 to 6 inches across 
and 21% to 3 inches deep, so closely resem- 
bling decorative dahlias that when placed by 
their side, it is difficult to distinguish one 
from the other. This new type is also valuable 
for growing under glass for cutting. 
194 Canary Bird. Canary-yellow. 
195 Crimson Monarch. By far the largest 
and best of the red shades. Plants very 
vigorous. : 
196 Dream. A fine deep Iavender turning 
to purple—a new, desirable shade in 
Zinnias. 
197 Exquisite. One of the most pleasing in 
the collection. Truly Dahlia-flowered as 
regards form and size. Light rose blooms 
with deep rose centers. 
198 Golden Dawn. A very rich golden yel- 
low. 
199 Illumination. Bright deep pink. 
200 Purple Prince. A fine, deep purple, 
large and well formed. 
201 Oriole. One of the most beautiful of its 
class. An tmmense orange and gold bi- 
color, changing slightly as it ages. 
202 Polar Bear. A very large pure white. 
The best white yet seen in Zinnias. 
Each, large pkt. 10c; 3 pkts. 25c; 0z. $1.25 
Collection: 
One pkt. each of the above 9 sorts, 75¢ 

203 Finest Mixed. Containing a wonderful 
range of beautiful colors. Pkt. 10c; 3 pkts. 
for 25c; oz. $1.00. 
Fantasy or Chrysanthemum-flowered 
Quite different from any other type. 
204 Star Dust. Golden yellow. Gorgeous 
bedding variety and an exceptional cut- 
flower. 
205 Wildfire. Dazzling scarlet. 
206 White Light. Fine white. 
206A Mixed. A bright, colorful mixture of 
many shades. Pkt. 10c; 4goz. 25c; oz. 40c. 

319 Super Crown o’Gold, Pastel Tints. 
The many exquisite pastel tints represented 
in this glorious new strain are truly en- 
chanting. Flowers are large and showy, 
more than 5 inches in diameter, and are 
borne profusely throughout the summer 
and fall on plants 3 feet tall. Pkt. 10c; 
special pkt. 25c. 
207 SCABIOUS-FLOWERED. The plant 
reaches a height of 40 inches and flowers 
profusely. Its outstanding feature consists 
in the formation of the flower forming an 
outer ring of long petals, whereas the center 
shows many small flowers which at first 
sight have a great likeness to the scabiosa. 
Mixed colors. Pkt. 10c. 
208 DWARF DOUBLE. Compact bushes 
not over 2 feet in height. Scarlet, Pink, 
Yellow, White, and AII Colors Mixed. 
Each, pkt. 10c; oz. $1.00. 
M.-S. CALIFORNIA GIANTS. Plants 
grow to a height of 3 to 4 feet with im- 
mense, perfectly double, flat flowers, splen- 
did for cutting or garden effect. 
209 Brightness. Bright pink. 
210 Daffodil. Canary-yellow. 
211 Grenadier. Bright red. 
212’ Lavender Queen. Deep rosy Javender. 
213 Purity. Best white in Zinnias. 
Each, pkt. 10c; special pkt. 25c; 0z. $1.25; 
Special, 1 pkt. of each, 40c 
Pkt. 10c; 
214 California Giants, Mixed. 
special pkt. 25c; oz. $1.25. 

Lilliput Zinnia 
215 LILLIPUT or POMPON. A very 
pretty type of compact habit not over 
15 inches high, bearing in lavish profusion, 
small, densely double flowers on long stems, 
held well above the foliage. Make a good 
border or bed and are of more than usual 
value for cutting. Yellow, Purple, Pink, 
Red, White, Lilac, and All Colors Mixed. 
Each, pkt. 10c; oz. $1.00. One pkt. of 
each color (6 pkts.) 50c. 
216 Lilliput Pastel Mixture. 
pastel shades. Pkt. 10c; oz. $1.00. 
318 Black Ruby. See page 3. 
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216A Howard’s Giant Crested. Striking 
new cutting Zinnia. Pkt. 25c; oz. 60c. 
217 LINEARIS. Single; golden orange with 
yellow stripe on each petal. Fine for border 
or window-boxes. Early. Blooms pro- 
fusely until frost. A neat, compact plant. 
10 in. Pkt. 15c; 2 pkts. for 25c. 
218 TOM THUMB MINIATURE, Mixed. 
A charming type with plants growing 6 to 
10 inches high, forming compact little 
bushes covered with perfectly double 
blooms of miniature size. Includes all 
popular Zinnia shades such as red, orange, 
yellow, pink, rose, and many others. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 50c. 
219 HAAGEANA, MEXICAN HYBRIDS, 
Mixed. Very popular small-flowering Mex- 
ican Zinnias, which have a charm all their 
own. Excellent for bedding, making a fine 
display, with long stems. Exceptionally 
good for house decoration. The mixture 
contains many attractive colors and color 
combinations. Pkt. 10c; 50c per large pkt. 
220 CREEPING ZINNIA_ § (Sanvitalia 
procumbens). For beds, borders and 
edging. The 6-inch plants bloom all sum- 
mer and fall. Small bright yellow flowers. 
Pkt. 10c; Yyoz. 75c. 
220A Annual Cut-Flower 
Seeds for Wild Gardens 
A Surprise Collection, Containing Practically 
Every Annual in Existence 
Large borders, along carriage drives 
and woodland walks, shrubbery borders, 
and the like, may be pleasingly bright- 
ened as a result of freely sowing mixed 
flower seeds. The expense involved is 
nomial m comparison with the wealth 
of bloom obtained. And at blooming time, 
some of the cheery flowers may be cut and 
transferred indoor. without noticeably 
lessening the charm of the outdoor plant- 
ings. Be careful not to sow the seeds too 
close together, as suitable space for plant 
‘development will contribute to the effec- 
tiveness of your planting. Pkt. 10c; oz. 
30c; M%Ib. $1.00; Ib. $3.00. 

Fantasy Zinnia, Star Dust 

1-3-5 E. Lombard St., Baltimore 2, Md. 
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