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Giant Zinnia 
This type bears flowers of mammoth 
size and in form like a perfect Decora- 
tive Dahlia. The plant is a strong 
grower and flower stems are long and 
stiff. This remarkable variety includes 
a complete range of delicate, bright 
and rich colors from white, yellow, 
lavender and rose to orange, scarlet 
and crimson. A wonderful cut flower. 
Canary Bird. Brightest canary yellow. 
Crimson Monarch. Rich crimson- 
scarlet. 
Dream. Deep lavender. 
Exquisite. Rose-pink; deeper rose 
center. 
Oriole. Orange, shaded gold. 
Polar Bear. The best white Zinnia. 
Scarlet Flame. Rich orange-scarlet. 
Mixed. A wonderful range of the 
above and other beautiful colors. 
Your choice of the above Giant 
Dahlia-Flowered Zinnias at (10c¢ per 
packet) (7 pkts. 60c) (% oz. 50c) (% 
Giant Cactus-Flowered Zinnia 
GIANT CACTUS-FLOWERED 
(Improved Fantasy). Giant Cactus-Flowered Zinnia is a de- 
cided improvement over the old type Fantasy. Large blooms 
4% to 5 inches across and composed of irregular quilled 
petals, giving them the appearance of a shaggy chrysanthe- 
mum. Our mixture contains a complete color range including 
the brightest shades of red, yellow and orange, as well as ‘the 
popular pastel pinks and cream. (Pkt. 15c) (14 oz. 50c). 
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THE NEW CUT-FLOWER ZINNIA 
(EARLIEST OF ALL ZINNIAS) 
BARLY WONDER MIXED. This new cut-flower 
Zinnia is different from other Zinnias. It is basal 
Scabiosa-Flowered Zinnias 
Creeping Zinnia 
branching and produces its blooms on 18 to 20-inch Sanvitalia Procumbens. Not a 
: F ; Pe true Zinnia, but the small double 
stems which have no laterals. For this reason, it is fiowers of deep golden yellow re- 
‘ semble tiny Zinnias on creeping or 
ideal for cut flowers. The fully double flowers are 3 to spreading plants 6 inches tall. 
: 4 5 Blooms all summer and fall. Fine 
4 inches across and come in a well-balanced mixture of for edgings and rockeries. (Pkt. 
0c) (% oz. 50c). 

bright colors. (Pkt. 15c) (14 oz. 65c), , 
SUPER-GIANT MIXTURE Scabiesa-Flowered Zinnia 
Burgess’ Super-Giant Zinnia Mixture is a select, A most charming cut-flower variety. Flowers 21% 
well balanced blend of all the best colors of Giants to 3 inches across, composed of a row of broad 
of California and Giant Dahlia-Flowered Zinnias. outer petals, surrounding a deep, full, cushion-like 
Unsurpassed for colorful display or for cut flow- BAe d ¢ etre Delals Panes ut oem as pe 
ers. Pkt. {5e yy oz. 65c br OZ. 1.20 > annua cablosa,. ixture OF Many exquisite Shades 
(Pk )% MgC PasOGs 81520) and colors, (Pkt. 15e) (14 oz. 60c) (% oz. $1.00). 
OMIA Giant Fireball § AL PIGLOSSIS 

Brightest Color in 
tcue al sGarien (Velvet Flower) 
Dazzling as a ball of DWARF GIANTS 
fire poised high above Gorgeous, funnel-shaped flowers of rich velvety tex- 
other flowers, Tireball ture. An exceptionally beautiful range of attractive 
is, undoubtedly, the last colors such as crimson, primrose, purple and gold, rose 
word in brilliance of and gold, searlet and goid and white and gold, and all 
<=, : ae) charmingly penciled, netted and veined. Blooms are 
color in a fall blooming — 8 inches across, and produced freely-on plants only 20 
plant. Many*who have  jnches tall. Continually in bloom from midsummer 
known Tithonia Speciosa until frost. Desirable for bedding and prized for cut- 
have considered it the ting. Burgess’ Giant Strain is one of the finest of all 
brightest possible flower \ annuals and is of easy culture. (Pkt. [5c) (% oz. 40c). 
for fall use. With the 
introduction, however, of A | { E| G Pe 
: ie Fireball, this older va- nna ower ar en 
et cue riety is entirely over- ] 
Tithonia shadowed. Fireball is a ; Mixture 
i i ye ‘illiant shad Lat ; 
Giant Fireball eS Ae Hie Hundreds of, Varieties of Pretty Flowers especially 
petals in dazzling contrast to the clear yellow prepared from a select list of hundreds of sorts—the 
‘ ‘ colors and varieties being carefully proportioned to 
center. Flowers 41%%4 to 5 inches in diameter, on =. : ¢ 
, e : : roduce a constant and varied bloom the whole season. 
fine long stems. Plants often reach a height of i 

" In no other manner can so many different varieties be 
8 or 9 feet and neat in appearance. Extremely obtained at such a small cost. It is suitable for any 
showy in the garden and an excellent cut flower, bare or unsightly spot in the yard, to sow along fences, 
Keeping 5 or 6 days when cut. (Pkt. 15c) (1% embankments, etc. (Pkt. 0c) (one ounce, 25,000 seeds, 
oz. 60c). 35c) (14 Ib. $1.00) (lb, $3.00). 



Giants of California. Zinnia 
Giants of California 
The largest of all Zinnias. Magnificent double flowers, 
5 to 6 inches across. The many overlapping petals are 
more loosely placed than in the other large-fiowered va- 
rieties. The well-branched, sturdy plants grow 3 feet tall, 
with long, strong Stems. Our seed of this variety is put up 
in a mixture of colors that will make a most colorful dis- 
play. (Pkt. [5c) (14 oz, 60c) (% oz. $1.00). 
TOM THUMB Miniature Zinnias 
lant 4 to 6 inches, compact, covered with 
well formed perfectly double flowers. Colors 
range through the red, orange, yellow, pink, 
‘rose and other pastel shades. A most effec- 
tive border plant, and excellent for bouquets. 
(Pkt. 15¢) (46 oz. 50¢c) (14 oz. 90c). 
Zinnia Linearis 
This dwarf zinnia is one of the most unusual of recent 
introductions.- Starts blooming in six to eight weeks 
after seed is sown and continues until late fall frosts. 
Flowers are produced in great profusion, literally hun- 
dreds being open at a time. Flowers 1% inches in diam- 
eter, golden orange with delicate lemon-yellow stripe 
through each petal. Plants make little, compact mounds 
8 to 10 inches tall and from 1 to 2 feet through. Ex- 
tremely valuable for edging or anywhere a dwarf grow- 
ing plant with brilliant coloring is desired. (Pkt. [0c) 
1% oz. 40c). 
Salpiglossis or Velvet Flower 
PELLETED SEEDS 
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