PINNIAS (hA) . One of the most satisfac- 
tory flowers to grow through the summer, 
as being natives of Mexico, they thrive in 
~ even the hottest weather if given plenty 
of fertilizer and a moderate amount of 
water. For best results, provide a rich, 
deep soil and give water when needed. 
_ Application of a complete fertilizer at 3 
or 4 week intervals helps produce larger, 
more perfect flowers. 
Sow seeds indoors 
in flats, or they may be started in the 
open at the same time as other hardy an- 
nuals. Giant types should be no closer 
than 18 inches apart; this allows free 
branching and sturdy plant development. 
All types blossom from early summer un- 
til hard frost. Grouping—Makes a fine 
effect in mass plantings grouping together 
varieties that harmonize in color; in the 
mixed border combine with Anchusa, deep 
blue Delphinium, blue Cornflower, Sal- 
piglossis, African Marigold. 
Fantasy Zinnia flowers are very informal 
in appearance, composed of a mass of 
shaggy, ray-like petals, which give a deli- 
cate, graceful effect, quite different from 
the stiff, formal Zinnias to which we are 
accustomed. Plants grow from 21/4 to 3 
feet tall. Blossoms are from 21% to 3 
inches in diameter. Mixed. Packets, 10c. 
Super Crown o’Gold Pastel Tints are the 
very finest large flowered Zinnia intro- 
duction in recent years. Strictly a mixture 
of pastel tints, a wide range of shades, 
including soft yellow, old gold, light pink, 
apricot pink, various shades of salmon, 
peach and buff, lively cerise salmon, as 
well as pure white and cream. The plants 
are strong and robust, growing about 3 
feet tall, and flowers are borne profusely 
through the season. Packet, 10c. 
Dahlia Flowered are strong and robust, 
growing about 3 feet tall and bear many 
long stems of showy, double huge flow- 
ers. This type is preferred for general 
garden use, producing a very brilliant 
mass of color, in bright, intense shades. 
The flowers are more or less cup-shaped 
in appearance; the petals, instead of lying 
flat upon each other, are incurved, pro- 
ducing an upstanding, stiff, somewhat 
coarse flower. Flowers are from 4 to 5 
inches in diameter. We offer the fol- 
lowing varieties: Exquisite, light rose. 
Golden State, golden yelelow. Crimson 
Monarch, deep crimson. Dream, rosy lav- 
ender. Oriole, orange. Meteor, true red. 
Polar Bear, white. Old Rose, Canary Bird, 
Purple Prince, Mixed. Packet, 10c. 
Lilliput or Pompon Zinnia is among the 
most popular for cut flower and border 
use. The flowers are small, compact and 
symmetrical in shape. 1 to 1% inchés in 
diameter, borne in great quantities on 
neat, compact growing plants which usu- 
ally reach a height of from 12 to 15 
inches. If you have room for two rows of 
Zinnias, sow the seeds of the Dahlia flow- 
ered in the background and Lilliput Pom- 
pon in the front row. This makes an effec- 
tive combination and will give a greater 
variety of flowers for cutting purposes. 
We offer the following varieties: Salmon 
Rose, Canary Yellow, Scarlet Gem, Golden 
Gem, Lilac Gem, White Gem, Mixed. 
Packet, 10c. 
Mexican Dwarf Zinnia is by far the finest 
dwarf type Zinnia yet developed. The 
sturdy plants reach a height of not over 
1 to 14 feet and are literally covered 
with blooms throughout the entire sum- 
mer. A wide range of strikingly different 
colors makes them outstanding in any 
flower bed. All sorts of reds, yellows and 
oranges blended with maroon, mahogany, 
rust or white. Every individual blossom is 
an interesting study in itself. Mixed. 
Packet, 10c. 
Elegans Dwarf Zinnia is not a new type 
but not generally known by most garden- 
ers. The variety is excellent for border 
use and can be used most effectively in 
a solid bed where a lot of color is desired 
in low growing plants. These Zinnias 
bloom from early summer until late fall 
and are fine for cut flowers. Mixed. 
Packet, 10c. 
WILD CUCUMBER (hA). This is a use- 
ful climber where a rapid and vigorous 
growth of vine is desired for covering 
trellises, tree stumps, fences, etc. The 
vine has abundant foliage and is thickly 
covered with sprays of small white fra- 
grant flowers, followed by numerous 
prickly seed pods. Grows about 20 feet. 
Sow seeds late in fall or early in spring 
where plants are wanted. Packet, 10c. 
WITH THE PURCHASE OF A SPECIAL 
35c ZINNIA COLLECTION 
THIS COUPON EXPIRES MAY 31, 1950 

A HUGE GARDEN 





























10c 
PACKETS 
We’re anxious for all of our cus- 
tomers to enjoy the glorious beauty 
of these easy-to-grow Giant Zin- 
so, for a limited time, we 
are offering this popular 35c Dia- 
mond Quality Collection for only 
PEST Sic 
mias... 
. With the coupon. 
Actually, there are five full size, 
10c packets in each collection. Five 
individual colors ranging from deep 
Crimson to Polar Bear White. Lay- 
ender, Pink and Canary Yellow. A 
riot of color! 
No flower is so rewarding to the 
gardener. Their long, sturdy stems 
and large, colorful blossoms delight 
the most severe critic. Rugged... . 
are these flowers of old Mexico. 
They thrive in even the hottest 
weather, requiring only a minimum 
amount of care. 
Abundant quantities of gorgeous 
blooms from early summer to late 
fall. Colorful beauty to enhance 
your garden, and perfect for flower 
arrangements indoors. Plants grow 
about 3 feet tall with flowers as 
large as 5 inches in diameter. 
Take advantage of our special 
coupon offer . . come in early 
and select your seeds and other 
garden while stocks 
needs are 
plentiful. 
WITH THIS 
COUPON 
INDIVIDUAL 
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