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Zinnias Lilliput 
GIANTS OF CALIFORNIA ZINNIAS 
Immense double flowers, 5.to 6 in. across, of a distinctive 
shape that is most graceful and desirable. The overlapping 
petals are more loosely placed than in the Dahlia-flowered 
type of zinnia, and the flowers themselves are more flat- 
tened, being only about 1 inch in depth. The vigorous well- 
branched plants grow about 3 ft. tall and produce many 
long, strong flower stems. Ideal for cutting; attractive in 
beds and borders. Good keeping qualities. 
Orange King — Rich cadmium or orange-scarlet flowers 
of remarkable brilliance; many two-toned. 
Rose Queen — Pure clear rose. Most desirable shade. 
especially for cutting. 
Golden Queen or Lemon Queen. — Lemon-yellow with a 
distinct golden yellow cast. Slightly fragrant. 
Scarlet King — Glowing scarlet of exceptional brilliance. 
Very striking, especially in masses. 
Violet Queen — Marvelous flowers of a wonderful shade 
oI deep purple; beautiful under artificial lignt. 
Purity — White 
Any of the above Giants of California Zinnias — 
Pkt. 10c; 4% oz. 30c; 4 0z. 50c; 1% oz. 85¢. 
All Colors Mixed — This mixture has been most care- 
sully blended according to color values. All of the eleveu 
saamed varieties are grown separately, and the prope 
yuantity of each is put in this mixture to make a mus. 
cuvlLOrTul and well-balanced display. 
Pkt. 5c; 14 oz. 25ce; 14 oz, 40c; 14 oz. 70¢ 
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National Seed & Importing Co., Omaha, Nebr, 

Zinnia Fantasy 
NEW CRESTED TYPE 
Scabiosa Flowered or Harmony — 2% ft. Mixed. Ona 
single corona of outside petals stands a crown of small 
florets similar in form to the flowers of the Scabiosa. 
; Pkt. 10c. 
Giant Picotee Mixed — A distinct class: with double flow- 
ers in orange, flesh, lemon, pink, cerise; each petal tipped 
with darker shade. 
Pkt. 10c. 
Fantasy Zinnias — The well-rounded, medium sized double 
flowers. 3 to 3% in..across, are composed of a mass of 
twisted, tubular petals which give them the appearance of 
a shaggy chrysanthemum. Plants grow about 2 ft. tall and 
are very profuse blooming. 
Pkt. 10c. 
LILLIPUT, Baby or Pompon Zinnias — The small, mom- 
pon-like flowers of Lilliput Zinnias are most appealing. 
Planis are dwarf, bushy and branching; 12 - 18 in. tall, and 
literally covered with double blooms, 1 to 1™% in. across. 
Wheiher used for borders or beds, or as cut flowers for 
indoor decoration, Lilliput Zinnias are bound to make a 
gorgeous display. Nice as edgings to other plants or taller 
growing Zinnias. Continuous blooming. 
Purple Salmon Rose Gem 
Rose Gem — deep clear rose-pink 
Scarlet Gem — very bright; intense 
White Gem — Lovely pure white 
Canary Yellow — Clear shade 
Purple 
Salmon 
Any of the above 7 separate colors: 
Pkt. 10c; 4 oz. 35e; 1% oz. 60c. 
Mixed Colors — A well-balanced blend of all the above 
and some others to increase the color range. 
Pkt. 5c; 4 oz. 30c; 1% oz. 50c; oz. 85c. 
Zinnia linearis — Plants grow 1 ft, high and are covered 
throughout the season with deep orange-yellow singie flow- 
ers, 1% in. across, eacn petal having a narrow lign. yellow 
Stripe down the center. Karly tlowering. 
Pkt. 10c; 4 oz. 45e: 14 oz, 15¢ 
