
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 
desire for a mass of’color yet small enough to 
lend themselves to graceful. arrangement. The 
colors range from the brightest shades of red 
and orange to the popular pastel pinks and 
creams.- We do not recommend transplanting 
the Fantasy type. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c; % 
0z., 50c; 0z., 80c, 
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 




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., 10e; 2 pkts., 15c, 
- March 26, 1949 
My twenty-first year with your company, and 
I appreciate your good service. 
O. J. Felter, 
Iowa 
FLORALIFE 
PROLONGS THE LIFE OF CUT FLOWERS 
Floralife prolongs the life of the flower by 
many days. Prevents fading; retards wilting 
even in warm rooms. It is very simple and easy 
to use. A 10c package is suffieient for a 2-quart 
vase or several smaller vases. Splendid to use 
for flower shows. Price, large pkt., 10c; 3 for 
25c, postpaid. 

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


Elegans Mixed Zinnia. 
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. 
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; 4%, 0z., 50c; 
0z., 80c. 
1335, 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., 50c; oz., 80c. 
1338. Harmony or Scabiosa Flowered. 
Mixed. H. A. Flowers are medium size, 
resembling annual Scabiosa. Free flower- 
ing, with plants averaging two and one- 
half to three feet. Fine for cutting. -See 
page 42 for color illustration and descrip- 
tion. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c; 1% 02., 60c; 
oz., $1.00. : 
1332. Fantasy Wildfire. H. A. A 
bright red Zinnia of the Fantasy. type. 
See page 43 for complete description and 
colored illustration. Pkt., 10c; 2-pkts.,~ 
15¢e; WY oz., 45c; 0o2z., 75c. ‘ 
1340. Fantasy Star Dust. H. A. 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, Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c. 
13839. 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¢; ¥%4 0Z., 35c. 
1333. Linearius Orange. 
little dwarf Zinnia much resembles a 
Daisy. See illustration below at far left. 
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 develop- 
ment they spread 
as much as two feet 
jin a season. Liter- 
ally hundreds of 
flowers are Open at 
a time. It is excel- 
lent for borders or 
edging. Pkt., 15c; 
2 pkts., 25c, 
= 56 

H. A. -This. 

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; 2 oz., 50c; oz., 80c. 
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; % oz., 
50c; 0z., 80c. 
1345. Canary Bird. H,. A. Rich canary yellow. 
PkEt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15¢e. 
1346. Exquisite. H. A. Light rose with deep rose 
center. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c, 
1341.. Polar Bear, H. A. Large creamy white. PEt., 
10c; 2 pkts., 15c. 
1342. ~Purple Prince. H. A. Rich purple. Pkt., 
10c; 2 pkts., 15c. 
1343. Oriole. H. A. Orange and gold bi-color. Pkt., 
10c; 2 pkts., 15c. 
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. E ; 
CRIMSON MONARCH—Brightest crimson scarlet. 
CANARY BIRD—Rich canary yellow. . : 
EXQUISITE—Light rose with deep rose center. 
POLAR BEAR—Large creamy white. Fhe 
PURPLE PRINCE—Rich purple. 
ORIOLE—Orange and gold bi-color, 
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 44 for color illustration and 
complete description. Pkt., 15c; 2 pkts., 25c. 
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 t2 inches. Will bloom 
all summer and late in the fall. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c; 
% 0z., 50c; 0z., 80c. $ Slits 

~ Pompon or Lilliput Zinnias, 
