OLDS’ ZINNIAS 
The Zinnia is the most popular annual 
grewn today. It has few enemies, insects 
or fungus and will succeed on most all 
types of soil regardless of weather con- 
ditions. 

Fantasy Zinnias. 
1337. Fantasy Mixed. H. A. Zinnias today are 
probably the most popular flower in the home 
garden. In late years the more graceful small 
flowered types have been the most popular. The 
rounded flowers are composed of a-mass of 
shaggy, ray-like petals which give a delicate and 
refined appearance to the medium-sized double 
flowers. They are large enough to Satisfy the Scabiosa Flowered Zinnias. 
desire for a mass of color yet small enough to 1338. Scabiosa Flowered Mixed. H. 
lend themselves to graceful arrangement. The A. This Zinnia produces medium-sized 
colors range from the brightest shades of red fowerg resembling the annual Scabiosa 
and dees Be the gas UE pinks pad from which they derive their name. The 
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0z., 45c; 02., 80c. While the color range includes all the 
popular shades, it is particularly rich in 
shades of crimson, scarlet, orange, yellow 
and pink. A small percentage will bloom 
single flowered. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c; 
YY 0z., 45¢; o2., 80c. 
California Giant Flowered Mix- 
ed. H, A. A mixture of named California 
Giant Zinnias, all large, strong-growing 
and of brilliant color. These grow 3 feet 
tall, with flowers of enormous size. Pkt., 
10c; 2 pkts., 15c; % oz., 40c; oz., 75c, 
1340, Fantasy. Star Dust.” Be AS A 
deep golden-yellow true Fantasy type Zin- 
nia.’ Flowers measure about 3 to 3% 
inches across and are composed of twisted 
tuberous petals which give them appear- 
ance of Shaggy Chrysanthemum, Excellent 
for cutting. PkKt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c. 
1335, 
1339. Haageana Mixed. H. A. This is 
a small flowering Mexican Zinnia which 
has a charm all its own. Note illustration 
below. The small flower is excellent for 
bedding and will make a brilliant display 
although the stems are long enough for 
fine bouquets for vases and bowls. The 
color range in our mixture is very attrac- 
tive. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c; ¥% oz., 60c. 
1334. Elegans Mixed. (Pumila Dwarf, 
Double.) (Cut and Come Again.) H. A. 
This class of Zinnia has medium sized 
double flowers with long stems which 
make it especially fine for cut flowers. 
See illustration of small types of Zinnias. 
As the name implies, it is the Cut and 
Come Again type. Especially fine for 
massing in the garden as it produces a 
continuous succession of .cut flowers 
throughout the summer, Height 2% to 3 
feet. Pkt., 10c; 2 pKts., 15c; YQ oz., 40c; 
0z., ‘75¢c. . ’ 
1333. Linearius Orange. H. A. This 
little dwarf Zinnia much resembles ‘a 
Daisy. It begins to flower when the plants 
are about six inches tall and keeps right 
on throughout the ‘season until the late 
frosts of autumn. Flowers are single and 
a lovely shade of golden-orange with a 
delicate lemon-yellow stripe through each 
petal, while the center is a dark brown 
with the young flowers turning to golden- 
orange as the flower develops. Plants 
reach a height of eight to ten inches, and 
with plenty of room for development, 
they spread as 
much as two feet 
in a season. Liter- 
ally hundreds of 
flowers are Open at 
a time. It is excel- 
lent for borders or 
edging. See inside 
back cover for color 
illustration. Pkt., 
15¢e; -2 pktsi; 25c. 

Tiny Tim Cupid Zinnia. 
1347. Tiny Tim Cupid. H, A. An improved 
red riding-hood. Plants one foot tall with many 
slender branches each bearing a double brilliant 
scarlet flower about one inch in diameter. Fine 
for borders as well as cutting. Blooms from 
summer to frost. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c. 
1332, Fantasy Wildfire. H. A, A bright red 
Zinnia of the Fantasy type. See page 43 for 
complete description and eolored illustration. 
Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c; ¥% oz., 55c; oz., 90c, 
1348. Fantasy Melody. H. A. A Fantasy type 
Zinnia in an unusual shade. A striking and dis- 
tinct vivid lavender. See page 40 for color illus- 
tration and description. Pkt., 15c; 2 pkts., 25c. 
1349. Lilliput, Dainty Gem. H. A. This was 
the first named variety of the Lilliput type 
Zinnia for us to offer. A fascinating bicolor red 
and pink on long wiry stems. See page 41 for 
color illustration and complete description. Pkt., 
15c; 2 pkts;, 25c: 
Lrnearis Haageana 

Pumila Durarf Double 



Gold Medal Dahlia Flowered Zinnias. 
DAHLIA FLOWERED ZINNIAS 
1336. Dahlia Flowered, Mixed. H. A. A type of 
Zinnia characterized by large -size fullness of petal, 
extraordinary color range and good keeping quality. 
Resembles dahlias in size and appearance. Pkt., 10c; 
2 pkts., 15c; Ye. 0oz., 40c; 0z., 75c. 
1331. Crimson Monarch. H. A. This truly remark- 
able deep red Zinnia has proven very popular. Has 
enormous flowers, often 8 inches across, of the bright- 
est crimson scarlet. Pkt.; 10c; 2 pkts., 15c; 4 oz, 
50c; 0z., 80c. 
1345. Canary Bird. H, A. Rich canary yellow. 
PEt LOC. 2 pkta- oes 
1346. Exquisite. H. A. Light rose with deep rose 
center: “Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts;,"15c. ’ 
1341. Polar Bear. H. A. Large creamy white. Pkt., 
10c¢5. 2epkts.. 16e¢, 
1342. Purple Prince. ‘H. A. Rich purple. Pkt. 
10c; 2 pkts., «15e; 
1343. Oriole. H. A. Orange and gold bi-color. Pkt., 
10¢3: 2) -pkis., dc: 
DAHLIA FLOWERED ZINNIA 
COLLECTION 
1325C. This beautiful collection of Giant Dahlia-~ 
Flowered Zinnias contains one full size package of 
each of the following .gorgeous’ Zinnias. Special 
price, 25c. 
CRIMSON MONARCH—Brichtest crimson scarlet. 
CANARY BIRD—Rich canary yellow. 
EXQUISITE—lLight rose with deep rose..center. 
POLAR BEAR—Large creamy white. be ie 
PURPLE PRINCE—Rich purple. 
ORIOLE—Orange and gold bi-color, 
1330. Lilliput or Pompon, Mixed. H. A. The plants 
are small, forming little bushes which fairly bristle with 
very double bright flowers, only one to two inches in 
diameter. Average height, about 12 inches. Will bloom 
all summer and late in the fall. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c; 
Y% oz., 50c; 0oz., 80c. 

Pompon or Lilliput Zinnias. 
“Just a line to let you know your Wisconsin 55 
tomato was a miracle. Not set out until May 29 
and were simply loaded when our first killing frost 
came about November 10. They bore steadily all 
through the late summer and fall.” 
—E. E. Lake, 
Kansas. 
