COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA 
ZINNIA GIANT PICOTEE 
Valuable as a cut flower. Dach petal is distinctly ae hee a 
narrow band of dark maroon. The ground colors are mon ep 
we offer produces about 60 per cent Picotee flowers sieht? 8 ft. 
All colors mixed. T. pkt. 10c; % oz. 15c; oz. 80c. 
ZINNIA DOUBLE GIANTS OR COLOSSAL 
Flowers of salto fgg a Sage Meet Ac noun and sho’ Our 
mixed seed contains p 1 shades, colors that cannot be very 
well defined in onda ae heos off Pah plants are of startling beauty 
and ee pater cating. The best of suit ae flowered double Zinnias. 
MIXED. pkt. 10c; os. 6c; Ib. 
ZINNIA ELEGANS DOUBLE 
This strain produces perfectly double, weil formed flowers, en 
stalks 3 feet high and makes a good cut flower. An ornament im 
any garden and especially nue for flowering summer hedges. 
MIXED—T. pkt. 5c; oz. 40c; lb. $5.00. 
ZINNIA BODGER’S GIANTS 
This Zinnia bears imbricated and fiat flowers, the reverse of 
petals not showing. This makes the flowers attractive from the time 
they open until they fully develop. Perfectly double and of extra- 
ordinary large size. High class for cutting. Our mixture containa 
many colors and is made up by us from the reer named varteties. 
Height 4 ft. T pkt. 10c; % oz. 15c; oz. $1.00; lb. $12.00. 
A masterpiece of the Bod- 
ZINNIA MISS WILLMOTT gure Ge’ of the Be 
splendidl ay formed flowers that are fiat, not showing the reverse o 
petals, of most Peach delicate salmon- -pink. A high class florists 
and show flower. Mei 8-4 ft. T. pkt. 10c; % oz. 15c; oz. $1.00 
ZINNIA DOUBLE POMPON Cre) 
Also known as CUT AND COMB AGAIN ZINNIAS. The flowers 
are extra double forming a symmetrical elongated smooth cone 28 
inches across, produced in greatest ees on plants about 20 
inches tall, from early midsummer till frost. First rate for cutting 
as the flowers will stay in first class condition for several days when 
cut, Ideal for bedding, ribboning and as a cut flower of long keep- 
ing quality. 
GOLDEN YELLOW, SULPHUR YELLOW, DEEP SCARLET, 
Eee CRIMSON, VELVETY ROSE PINK, SALMON PINK, VIO- 
one 00 ORANGE, WHITE, MIXED. “Any color: T. pkt. 10c; 
a bes 
ZINNIA EARLY WONDER 22¢ vjsnts. sre 18, inches 
tall, flowers of medium 
size, the type _ double pumila Zinnia borne on long stems, — 
for "cutting. ill be found a highly paying greenhouse crop as it 
occupies very little space, produces a big crop of flowers and is 
ready to cut six weeks r sowing. The colors are: Bri ht rose- 
pink, deep red, scarlet, salmon-red and orange. T. pkt. 10c; % oz. 
25e; os. $1.60. 
ZINNIA LILIPUT DAINTY GEM—A re fey hh tr oe 
py, bicolor rose very much out of the ord: kt. 
Produces extra 
DELPHINIUM PACIFIC GIANTS. [708"°4. 0.7." 
lord peasy: But the seed of this highly Cpe rces Delphinlum is 
pergecruinating powers. In a gene way this also is true 
om of the seeds of the other Delphiniums as well as 
ur. The germination is helped a great deal by chilling and 
freezing the seed for at least 48 hours before planting. The seed 
must be sown immediately chilling process. 
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ZINNIA GIANT CRESTED 
(Howard’s). Plants branching 3 ft. tall, flowers with 
full cushion-like center surrounded by several rows of guard. 
petals four inches across borne of strong stems. Wide range 
of colors. Of high value for cutting. T. pkt. 15c; 44 oz. 30c; 
oz. $2.00. 
ZINNIA MINIATURE 
(Mexican Hybrids). Plants 1 to 1% ft. tall, flowers 1 to 
1% inches across, freely produced all summer and fall. The 
flowers are double, semi-double as well as cactus flowered in 
many colors and color combinations with a charm all their 
own. First class for bedding, edgings and cutting. T. pkt. 
15c; oz. $1.00. 
ZINNIA LILIPUT—BABY ZINNIA 
Zinnia Liliput produces from spring to frost, immense 
quantities of very double, perfectly formed flowers, first class 
for florists’ work. Liliput is the Queen of Zinnias, excelling 
in gracefulness, genuine beauty and elegance and should be 
made use of in bedding extensively. Massed in beds, few 
flowers will outshine Liliput. Height 18 in. 
CANARY-YELLOW, CRIMSON, FIREFLY, fiery scarlet. 
FLESH PINK, GOLDEN ORANGE, bright orange yellow, 
LILAC, PURPLE, ROSE-PINK, rich rose-pink. SALMON 
ROSE, WHITE, pure white. MIXED. Well balanced mixture. 
PRICE. Any color, T. pkt. 10c; oz. 60c; lb. $6.00. 
LILIPUT BLACK RUBY—Blackish maroon a very dark color 
yet it is not a dull color, the velvety texture of the petals 
gives the flowers a rich appearance. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 60c. 
ZINNIA FANTASY—Flowers medium sized with twisted petals in 
many colors. A new type of Zinnia admired by most but not by all 
Bowser lovers. Height 20 ia. MIXED—T. pkt. 15c; %& on. 2c; on 
Ornamental Grasses 
COIX LACHRYMAE. Grown for its pearly, shiny seeds which 
are strung as beads. Hardy annual. Height 30 in. T. pkt. 
10c; oz. 20¢c; lb. $1.20, prepaid. 
AGROSTIS NEBULOSA. Its extremely delicate feathery-like 
panicles are very useful for vases and boquets. Annual. 
Height 18 inches. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 50c. 
ARUNDO DONAX. Bears showy, silky white plumes from 2 
to 5 feet in length and is one of the finest of ornamental 
grasses. Hardy perenial 5 to 15 ft. tall. T. pkt. 10c; 14 oz. 20c. 
BRIZA MAXIMA. Grown for its graceful, loosely flowered 
and open panicles. Annual. Height 18 inches. 
CYPERUS ALTERNIFOLIUS. The well known umbrella 
plant. Tender perennial, 2-3 ft. tall. T. pkt. 10c; %& oz. 20c. 
EULALIA JAPONICA. Grown for its long, narrow, green fol- 
iage and very ornamental silvery gray plumes. Hardy peren- 
nial, 4 to 6 feet tall. T. pkt. 10c; % oz. 15c. 
ERIANTHUS RAVENNAE. Hardy perennial much used in 
place of the tender Pampas Grass. Striking in appearance; 
the heavy silky plumes a most excellent material for winter 
use. Height 4 to 7 feet. T. pkt. 10c; % oz. 15c. 
LAGURUS OVATUS. Produces satiny white heads useful for 
dry boquets. An annual 18 inches tall. 
PENNISETUM RUPELLIANUM. Grown for its graceful, long, 
purplish plumy spikes. Tender perennial 8 ft. tall. T. pkt. 10c; 
% oz. 20c. 
STIPA PENNATA. 
Hardy perennial 3 ft. tall. 
Panicles of very feathery appearance. 
T. pkt. 100; % oz. 35c. 
FLOWER SEEDS 
Nowhere will you get seeds of better quality than 
what we send out. Our Begonia, Snapdragon, Calceol- 
aria, Cineraria, etc., seeds are raised for us by special- 
ists. Many flower seeds we grow ourselves. Our seeds 
have strong germination. In comparative trials you will 
find our seeds of superior quality. 
ZINNIA LINEARIS is a wonderful little flower. Of neat 
compact growth staying in bloom from early in the season 
till frost and at all times a solid mass of elegantly shaped 
flowers. First class to plant in parkings, around the base 
of a house in beds, ribbons and for cutting. It is highly 
heat and drought resisting and very muck worth while 
growing. 
