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ZINNIAS 
The value of zinnias as garden and cut flowers cannot be stressed too highly. They are probably the easiest 
to grow and their long blooming season, together with a wide range of colors and flower forms make them extremely 
popular. They last for days when cut. 
20th, or in the garden after danger of frost. 
Dahlia Flowered Zinnias 
These zinnias are outstanding both for the exquisite 
form of their long-stemmed flowers resembling Giant 
Dahlias and for their wide range of colors. The indi- 
vidual blooms grow 4 to 5 inches across and 2 inches in 
depth. Thin to 18 inches. Height 2%-3 ft. 
1541 Canary Bird. Rich canary yellow. 
1542 Crimson Monarch. Deep crimson. 
1543 Dream. An artistic tone of deep rosy lavender. 
1544 Exquisite. Light rose with a deep rose center. 
1545 Golden Dawn. Golden yellow. 
1546 Illumination. Deep rose. 
1547 Oriole. Attractive two-toned flowers, golden 
orange outer petals and a reddish orange center. 
1548 Polar Bear. The best white zinnia. 
1549 Miss Willmott. Bright salmony pink. 
1550 Will Rogers. Intense scarlet. 
Above colors—Pkt. 15c; lg. pkt. 25c; % oz. 60c. 
1540 Mixed Colors. A well-balanced blend of the 
varieties listed above. Pkt. 15c; lg. pkt. 25c; % oz. 
spies 
C172 Collection. One packet of each of ten Dahlia 
Flowered Varieties listed above. Only $1.10. 
Pompon Zinnias 
The small pompon-like flowers are among the most 
popular for cut flower use. Plants are dwarf, bushy 
and branching and heavily covered with double blooms, 
1 to 1% inches across. Useful as edgings to borders or 
taller growing zinnias. Will flower 8 weeks from plant- 
ing until frost. Thin to 12 inches. Height 18 inches. 
1560 Mixed Colors. From named varieties. Pkt. 
Beer lmepkt. 25c; 4 oz. 55c. 
1561 Canary Gem. 1565 Rosebud. 
1562 Crimson Gem. 1566 White Gem. 
1563 Lilac Gem. 1567 Dainty Gem. 
1564 Purple Gem. 1568 Black Ruby. 
Above colors—Pkt. 15c; lg. pkt. 25c; Y% oz. 55c. 
C180 Collection. One packet each of above eight 
varieties for 80c. (Saving 40c.) 
Red Riding Hood 
1559 Zinnia gracillima. One of the showiest zinnias. 
Neat, compact plants about | % foot high are covered 
with miniature deep scarlet flowers. Pkt. 10c; lg. 
mkt. 20c. 34 oz. 50c. 
Fantasy Zinnias 
A fascinating mass of twisted petals which give a 
shaggy chrysanthemum appearance. Flowers are 
double and medium sized. Thin to 14 inches. He. 2 ft. 
1552 Finest Mixed Colors. A bright colorful mixture. 
1553 Star Dust. Deep golden yellow. 
1554 Wildfire. A dazzling scarlet. 
Above Colors—Pkt. 10c; Ig. pkt. 20c; % oz. 50c. 
Creeping Zinnia 
1558 Sanvitalia Procumbens. A low creeping plant 
that blooms profusely all summer. The flowers 
resemble miniature yellow Zinnias with warm brown 
centers. Excellent for masses of brilliant yellows 
on banks or in rock gardens. Start inside April 21st 
or in the garden after danger of frost. Thin to 8 
inches. Height 3 to5 inches. Pkt. 15c; lg. pkt. 25c; 
\% oz. 50c. 
Plant in full sun as they do not do well in shade. 
Start inside April 

The picture above was taken in our Zinnia variety trial this summer. 
Mary prefers the large, showy Dahlia Flowered varieties available 
in so many different colors. 
Cut-And-Come-Again 
The Cut-and-Come-Agains are between the Pompon 
and Dahlia Flowered in flower size and are becoming 
increasingly popular. They provide a wealth of cut 
flowers all through the summer; the more they are cut, 
the more they bloom. 
1571 Salmon Rose. Clear salmon pink. 
1570. Sunshine Tints, Mixed. Contains many rich 
pastel chades 
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Mexican Zinnia 
1557 Haageana Double Mixed Colors. The small 
flowered Mexican Zinnias have a charm all their own. 
The smaller flowers lend themselves to bedding and 
make a brilliant display and yet have stems long 
enough to make fine bouquets for small vases and 
bowls. The mixture contains many attractive colors 
in variegated mahogany, red, orange, yellow, and 
cream. Thin to 12 inches. Height 15 to 18 inches. 
Pkee [ses lee okt 225.6; 44 627 60c: 
Our Crown O’ Gold Zinnias in pastel tints have become popular 
with many gardeners. 
Crown O’ Gold Zinnias 
1555 Pastel Tints. Large well formed flowers in a 
color range of burnished red, yellow, old rose, cream 
and carmine. Each petal is overlaid at the base 
with deep golden yellow. Thin to 18 inches. Height 
2% to3ft. Pkt. 15c; lg. pkt. 25c; % oz. 60c. 
