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ZINNIAS 
The Zinnia is possibly more at home in the warmer — 
sections of California than any other flower. It is sun- — 
loving, very easy to grow and a favorite in thousands 
of gardens. We wish to stress the fact that our Z nnias E ny 
are absolutely the best strains in exisience. The Zinnia 
is strictly a hot weather plant and should not be ; 
planted until March. Plantings may be continued © ei 
throughout ihe summer. Bch 

CULTURE—Plant after all danger of frost is over. t 
The seed should be planied abcut one-haif inch deep Na 
and the seed bed covered wth a muich of our horti- : 
culiural peat moss or grass to conserve the top mois- 
ture. Plant in rich soil in rows at least three feet apart 
and thin out plants so they are about 12 inches apart. 
Never plant Zinnias in the shade as they delight in 
the full sunshine. Keep the rows free and clean from 
Bermuda grass and weeds and cultivate and irrigate 
often. To avoid mildew dust the ground around the | 
plants with dusting sulphur as soon as the buds ap 
pear. If you follow these instructions we know your — 
efforts will be rewarded. 

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Giant Zinnia 
Giant or Mammoth Zinnias | Gold Medal Dahlia Flowered Zinnias 
This strain is, in some ways, a companion type to the Dahlia Flo id. ; ape 
The plants are, however taller than the Dahlia Flowered ioe means The DAHLIA FLOWERED ZINNIA is the most popular of all the Zinnia 
a height of 3 to 4 feet. The flowers are very large and well formed, types grown. They resemble a Dahlia in appearance, and when in full 
with smooth topped, graceful appearance, the petals lying flat upon 6 inch i i t 
f : ' es in diameter. The planis are of 
each other. The colers are very bright and clear and altogether it is Ege pites reins S na it a ‘ : : z a eae 
one of the showiest of the large-flowered Zinnias. medium height, 2¥2 to 3 ft., very robust, bearing many strong stems o; a 
the fully double, beautifully colored flowers. Excellent for garden show 
GIANT LEMON QUEEN—Clear bright yellow or for cut flowers. 
GIANT ORANGE QUEEN—New orange shade, exceptionally bright. 
ENCHANTRESS—-Light pink, rose center. 
SCARLET QUEEN-—-Glowing deep scarlet. 
GIANT PURITY—Large pure white. 
GIANT—Lavender gem. 
GIANT PURPLE QUEEN—Deep purple. GOLDEN STATE—Yellow orange in bud turning to deep orange. 
WILL ROGERS—Loveliest and most brilliant scarlet-red. 
GOLDEN DAWN—Golden yellow, almost a light orange. 
ELDORADO—Salmon apricot in delightful shades. 
EXQUISITE—Light rose with deep rose center. 
Each: Pkt. 10c, 1/4 oz. 40c, oz. $1.25. DREAM—Deep rosy lavender. 
GIANT MAMMOTH MIXED-—Many beautiful colors. Zot top he es cpinhbat gage fare eh ase 
Pkt. 10c, 1/4 oz. 35c, oz. $1.00. ILLUMINATION—A deep soft rose. 
ORIOLE—An immense orange and gold bicolor. 
CRIMSON MONARCH—Deep crimson. Flowers very large. 5 
CANARY BIRD—Delicate primrose yellow. 
PURPLE PRINCE—Dark purple. 
Each Color: Pkt. 15c, 14 oz. 50c, 1% oz. 80c, oz. $1.50. 
GOLD MEDAL DAHLIA FLOWERED ZINNIA MIXTURE—A blend of the — % 
very best types of Dahlia Flowered Zinnias. Pkt. 10c, V4 oz. 35c, Ya oz. 
65c, oz. $1.25, 
Fantasy Zinnia (Crested and Curled) — 
The flowers of this. type Zinnia have a graceful informal shaggy ap- 
pearance. The petals are ray-like, curled and interwoven and are 
quite distinct from all other types of Zinnias. Flowers are of medium 
size, 21% to 3 in., and the plants grow to a height of about 242 to 3 feet. 
FANTASY FINEST MIXED — All bright colors. Pkt. 1Sc, % oz. 35c, 

Fantasy Zinnias oz. $1.25. 

28° F. F. SMITH & CO., INC., Sacramento, California 
