Illustrated in color on inside front cover. 




















2910 Luther Burbank Zinnias are a rare blend of lovely, delicate pastel or 
art shades comprised of many self colors ranging from cream and primrose 
through delicate buff-yellow, canary yellow, ivory, soft salmon, warm rose, 
chamois, apricot, peach, blush pink, salmon-pink to clear, bright rose. There 
are also unusual two- and three-color combinations of soft and light shades in 
some of the individual blooms. When an occasional pale lavender or light 
orange appears, it is always a tone that blends harmoniously with the others. 
Flowers grow 5 to 5% in. across and are composed of numerous petals 
which curl back somewhat to form thick flower heads 2 to 3 in. deep. Indi- 
vidual petals turn under at the end, giving them an unusual effect, thus 
adding charm and interest. Plants are strong growing, 3 to 4 ft. tall, well- 
branched so that an abundance of long-stemmed flowers is assured for cutting. 
Vigorous plant growth, profuse blooming, large flowers, and a well-balanced 
‘range of pastel colors combine to make the Luther Burbank Zinnias a novelty 
worthy of the tribute to the plantsman for whom they were named. 
Luther Burbank was born on a small farm in Massachusetts in 1849. At the 
age of 26, he moved to Santa Rosa, California, where he collected various 
types or species of plants from all over the world. Through hybridizing and 
selection, he created a multitude of new varieties; in fact, he was the greatest 
creator of new varieties of plants up until the time of his death in 1920. Tne plant wizard oF eae one ao 
honor this new, delightful blend of giant 
It was David Burpee’s privilege to continue with Luther Burbank’s un- _ zinnias is named. These zinnias are the 
finished work with vegetables and flowers. As a result, David Burpee per- direct result of the hybridizing done by 
fected these great new zinnias and named them in honor of his famous cousin Luther Burbank about a quarter of a 
and old friend, Luther Burbank, whose 100th Anniversary will be observed century ago. Years of constant selection 
this year. Be sure that your garden contains these Centennial Zinnias. by David Burpee has brought them to 
Pkt. (100 seeds) 25¢; 2 pkts. 45¢; ¥% oz. 60¢; 14 oz. $1.00 their present high state of perfection. 


Luther Burbank Zinnias growing for seed on our Floradale Farms in California, The young lady, admiring some of the gorgeous blooms, 3 
is one of our zinnia experts, 
