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innica — California Giants 
See page 94 — How to grow Zinnias 
The California Giant type of zinnia has won a very prominent place 
with florists and with those who take great interest in the growing of a 
fine home flower garden. 
The enormous double flowers are borne on long stems, As compared 
with the Dahlia Flowered Zinnia, the petals are longer, more soft and 
wavy instead of being cupped. The Dahlia Flowered is very deep from 
top to bottom, while the California Giant is somewhat flattened. When 
well grown, the average flower is from 5 to 6 inches across, with many 
growing to 7 inches under favorable conditions, Centers very small 
and most of the colors carrying a beautiful two-tone effect, shading to a 
darker color at the center of the flower. 
Brightness—bright pink. Grenadier—maroon. 
Cardinal—bright scarlet, Miss Willmott—soft pink. 
Cherry Queen—cerise, very Lavender Queen. ’ 
showy. Orange King—burnt orange. 
Crimson Queen—deep crimson. Purity—pure white. 
Daffodil—canary yellow. Rose Queen—bright rose. 
Enchantress—light rose with Scarlet King—glowing scarlet. 
deep rose center. Violet Queen. 
Golden Queen—bright golden California Giant Mixed. 
yellow. 
Any of the above straight colors or mixed 
(Pkt., 10c) (% 0z., 30c) (0z., $1.00) (%4 Ib., $3.50) 
Bernita Driscoll and Barbara Burrell — Zinnia California Giants 
Zimmer Lilliput 
These very double flowers are about one inch in diameter, beautifully 
formed and are excellent for cutting as the stems are 8 to 10 inches 
long. They start blooming early and last all summer. Very effective 
for borders, Height 1% feet. 
Black Ruby Dainty Gem Orange Gem Salmon Rose 
Canary Gem Golden Gem Pastel Shades Scarlet Gem 
Crimson Gem Lilac Gem Rosebud Nae Gem 
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Any color or mixed 
(Pkt., 10c) (%4 0z., 30c) (0z., $1.00) (%4 Ib., $3.50) 
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