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Florists’ Biuutae 
(2500 to 4000 seeds per oz.) 
MISCELLANEOUS VARIETIES, Continued 
@ Peppermint Stick. Peppermint Stick is a significant improve- 
ment over previous strains of striped-petaled Zinnias (which 
have been largely rejected because of small flower size or low 
percentage of striped blooms). It produced at least 60% striped 
plants in our trials last year. The striated petals give a very 
pleasing and unusual effect. Medium sized flowers with many 
combinations of red, white, yellow, pink, orange and purple 
shades. Especially nice for arrangements. Tr. pkt., 35¢; 
VW, oz., 75¢; 1 oz., $2.25; 4 ozs., $7.00. 
Early Wonder, Finest Mixed. Medium sized double flowers in 
shades of red, rose and orange are carried on 10-12 in. base- 
branching plants. Extra early; fine for short season locations, 
only. Tr. pkt., 25¢; %4 0z., 50¢; 1 oz., $1.50. 
Cupid Mixture. Dwarf, extra small-flowered type for borders 
and rock gardens. Tr. pkt., 25¢; 14 oz., 50c; 1 oz. $1.50. 
Haageana Double Hybrids. See Persian Carpet. 
LILLIPUTS 
Lilliput Zinnias never fail to attract interest as a bedding subject 
because of their interesting flower formation and free flowering 
habit. For cut flowers, the stems can be lengthened by some cloth 
or greenhouse shading. 
Purple Gem 
@ Rosebud. Fine rose-pink. 
@Salmon Gem 
Black Ruby. Deep maroon. 
®Canary Gem 
Crimson Gem 
Golden Gem ®Scarlet Gem 
@ Lilac Gem Valencia. Burnt-orange. 
@ Pink Gem White Gem 
@ Formula Mixture. All colors. 
Prices above 13, each: tr. pkt., 20c; 14 0z., 40c; % oz., 70¢; 
1 oz., $1.25; 4 ozs., $3.75; 1 lb., $12.00. 
COLLECTION. Tr pkt. of each of the 12 named Lilliput va- 
rieties for $2.00. 
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ILUNDIS 
ZINNIA, 
PEPPERMINT 
STICK 
PUMILA TYPE 
“Cut and come again.’ Between the Giants and Lilliputs in size. 
Canary- Yellow Fireball (Scarlet) 
Salmon-Rose Snowball (White) 
Pinkie. A pleasing soft pink. Golden Orange 
Spun Gold. Butter-yellow. Mixture of all colors. 
Prices above 8, each: tr. pkt., 20c; 14 0z., 350; 1 0oz., $1.00. 
FANTASY TYPE 
“The fairly large flowers have informally curled and twisted petals 
which produce an attractive novelty effect. 
Star Dust. A bright deep golden yellow. 
Wildfire. Dazzling scarlet; a striking brilliant color. 
Rosalie. Intense rose. 
Melody. Rich lavender. 
Mixture. Formula mixture of all colors in this class. 
Prices above 5, each: tr. pkt., 30c %4 oz., 60c; 1 oz., $1.80. 
GIANT MAMMOTH 
For sheer flower size you can’t beat these Giant Mammoth Zinnias 
—not quite as fully petaled as the Dahlia-flowered varieties, but 
the colors are very bright. ‘ 
Brightness. Bright, clear rose-pink. 
Cherry Queen (Cerise Queen). Brilliant cherry-rose. 
Daffodil Improved. Clear canary-yellow. 
Enchantress. Light pink; darker center. 
Golden Queen. Bright golden yellow. 
Isabellina. Creamy yellow. 
Lavender Queen. Medium rosy lavender. 
Miss Wilmott. Pleasing, soft pastel pink. 
Orange King. A brilliant orange with scarlet shading. 
@ Purity. The best white in large-flowered Zinnias. 
Rose Queen. Deep rose; a striking color. 
Scarlet Queen. Intense bright scarlet. 
Violet Queen. Deep violet-purple. 
Mixture. A balanced formula mixture of all Giant Mammoth 
varieties. 
Prices above 14, each: tr. pkt., 25¢; %4 oz. 45¢; % oz, 75e; 
1 oz., $1.25; 4 ozs., $3.75; 1 lb., $13.50. 
COLLECTION. We offer one trade packet each of the above 
13 named varieties for $2.60. 
NOTES ON ZINNIA CULTURE 
For Cutting: Some protection by cloth or a green- 
house will produce long-stemmed, large-flowered Zinnias 
which make excellent cut-flower material. Either the 
Dahlia-Flowered or the Lilliputs are O. K. for this. An 
outdoor sowing as late as July 1 in our latitude will 
produce a fine crop of cut Zinnias outdoors before frost. 
For Bedding: Always popular for their ease of cul- 
ture and fine, vivid colors, Zinnias should account for a 
You’re missing a real bet in Giant Zinnias if you don’t try Burpee Hybrids. 
substantial part of your bedding plant sales. 
Don’t neglect the novelty value of the small-flowered 
Lilliput type, the immense size of the Giant Mammoths, 
the curled petals of the Fantasy type. 
Warning: Zinnias are native to warm temperatures 
and need 65° minimum—hbetter, 70°—to germinate satis- 
factorily. 
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