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NOTICE.—All the Zinnia Seed we furnish is strictly new crop of 
proved high germination. However, if sown too early in a cool 
house or in damp soil, the seed will rot. To insure success, sow in 
late March in a warm greenhouse with plenty of bottom heat, and 
do not overwater. 
Persian Carpet 
All-America Selection 1952 Winner. 
Like tiny Dahlias, each with its pointed petals tipped with contrast, 
these perfect miniature Zinnias make the ideal garden edging subject. 
Dwarf plants begin blooming early; grow into tidy, well-behaved 12- 
inch mounds of brilliant color, each plant different. Pick dozens of 
flowers, no two alike (yes they do have cutting stems, and dainty foliage 
quite unlike most Zinnias). The variegated flowers, each the size of 
a silver dollar, fit uniquely in the modern house. 
Trade pkt. 50c; 4% oz. $1.00; oz. $3.50. 
Peppermint Stick Mixed 
One ‘look at the picture tells you this is really new; unlike any 
Zinnia on the market today. Peppermint Stick has a much wider color 
range (red and white, red and yellow, pink and white, orange and 
yellow, purple and white) than its parents, Old Glory and The Crown. 
Plants somewhat taller than Pumila bear medium-sized Pumila-type 
flowers. One of the best Cut-and-Come-Again Zinnias. Blooms will 
be produced until frost if kept picked. An early strain, extensively 
reselected, Peppermint Stick produces approximately 70% striped 
flowers. Trade pkt. 50c; 14 oz. 75c; oz. $2.50. 
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New Giant Burpee’s Hybrids 
This new giant Zinnia is the loveliest ever created, immense fluffy 
and ruffled flowers with graceful curved petals like those in a giant 
Mum. This Zinnia comes in a gorgeous range of colors and color com- 
binations larger than Dahlia-flowered and most desirable for garden 
use and cutting. Trade pkt. 50c; 14 oz. $1.00; oz. $3.50. 
Howard’s New Giant Crested, Mixed 
A cross between the Dahlia-flowered and Scabious-flowered types. 
The blooms average from 4 to 5 inches in diameter, with a full, 
rounded cushiony center surrounded by broad guard petals. Shades of 
orange, orange-scarlet, yellow, rose, maize and crimson. 
Trade pkt. 40c; oz. $2.00. 
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Vinca 
An excellent bedding plant. Seed should be sown early. 
Alba. White, with rose center. Rosea. Pink. 
Alba pura. Pure white. Mixed. 
Kermesina. Bright red. 
Each of the above, trade pkt. 25c; 14 oz. 60c; oz. $2.00. 
Virginian Stock 
Trade pkt. Oz. 
Mixed. An easy-growing border annual......... bis $0.25 $1.00 
Wallflower 
Annual. 
Trade pkt, 14 oz. 
Gold Standard. Double; deep golden yellow; 
very fragrant. Finest variety for forcing .............. $0.50 $1.00 
Xanthisma 
Texanum (Star of Texas). The flowers are single; daisy- 
like, with long pointed petals, light canary-yellow in 
colon. Lisistems\are™ wity, =)... >. 4 - intl heer eee 40 1-00 
Xeranthemum - Everlasting Flower 
Double Mixed. Annual. For winter bouquets........ pee tray BUPA 
Mixed or Wild-Flower Garden Seed 
A mixture of annuals containing a large number of varieties of easily 
grown and interesting flowers. Oz. 15c; Ib. $1.25. 
Distinctive Zinnias 
PEPPERMINT STICK 
HENRY F. MICHELL COMPANY, Phone Lombard 3-5620, Philadelphia 5, Pa. 
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