
Linnia California Giants 

HOW TO GROW ZINNIAS 
D° O nO 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 
seeds to the foot of row, at a depth of % to % inch. Keep 
the soil moist and the crust broken until the plants are up. 
Thin so the plants are 12 to 15 inches apart in the row for 
the giant types, and 8 to 10 inches apart for the Lilliput. Rows 
should be 3 feet apart for giants, and 24 inches apart for the 
small varieties. Zinnias do best on very rich soil. Cultivate 
and water frequently. 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 have won a very promi- 
nent 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 cream. 
peas Cue very showy. Lavender Gem. 
rimson Queen—deep crimson. sae ‘ 
Daffodil—canary yellow. ene sees Bue as Ora DBS: 
Enchantress—light rose with deep urity—pure white. 
rose center. Rose Queen—bright rose. 
Golden Queen—bright golden yellow. Scarlet King—glowing scarlet. 
Grenadier—maroon. California Giant Mixed. 
Any of the above straight colors or mixed. 
116 (Pkt., 10c) (4 oz., 30c) (oz., $1.00) (4 Ib., $3.50) 

