ZINNIAS 
These old-fashioned. flowers have been highly 
improved and the new giant sorts are popular. 
Blooms 5” to 6” across are very common. Best re- 
sults are obtained by planting where you wish 
them to grow. This is far better than transplant- 
ing, except for early blooms. Plant seed outdoors 
May.1 to June 15. 
BLAZE — All-America winner 1954. 
Outstanding for the uniform doubleness 
of its fluffy quilled blooms which reach 
5144” across. Brilliant Mandarin-red soft- 
ening to scarlet-orange flowers borne on 
free blooming, uniform plants 28”-32” 
tall. Pkt) 25c. 
PERSIAN CARPET — A.A.S. 752. Like 
tiny dahlias, the variegated flowers are 
each the size of a silver dollar. Make 
the ideal ‘garden edging; dwarf plants 
begin blooming early and grow into tidy 
15” mounds of brilliant color. Pkt. 25c. 
BURPEE HYBRIDS—Large, fluffy and 
ruffled flowers with graceful, curved 
petals like those of a giant chrysanthe- 
mum. Larger than dahlia flowered, they 
come in a gorgeous range of colors and 
color combinations. Pkt. 25c. 
FLORADALE SCARLET — This is a 
vibrant scarlet-red zinnia with a new 
and unusually graceful flower form; 
blossoms 5” to 54%” across; long stems, 
ideal for cutting. Pkt. 25c. 
PEPPERMINT STICK—Medium-sized, 
Pumila type flowers on robust plants. 
Flower petals are striped in various 
color combinations. Pkt. 25c. 
RIVERSIDE BEAUTY — Large, glow- 
ing salmon-pink, cactus type flowers 
with twisted and gaily curled petals on 
2’ to 214’ plants. Pkt. 25c. 
LUTHER BURBANK—A rare blend of 
delicate pastel or art shades, also un- 
usual two and three-color combinations 
of soft and light shades. Flowers are deep, 
5” to 54%” across and composed of num- 
erous petals curled under at the ends. 
Plants are strong, 3’ to 4’ tall, well 
branched so an abundance of long- 
stemmed flowers are assured for cutting. 
Pkt. 25c. 
ELEGANS PUMILA—This type is be- 
tween the Giants and Lilliputs in size. 
Double flowers highly prized for cutting, 
borders and massing in the garden. 
MIXED. Pkt. 15ce; ¥% oz. 45c. 
Fantasy Type Zinnias 
Shaggy, medium sized double flowers, Excellent 
for cutting. It blooms profusely. 
PINK FRILLS — Flesh pink. Pkt. 15c. 
MELODY — Orchid lavender. Pkt. 15c. 
WILDFIRE—Dazzling scarlet. Pkt. 15c. 
WHITE LIGHT— Pure white. Pkt. 15c. 
STAR DUST—Golden yellow. Pkt. 15c. 
FANTASY MIXED — Pkt. 15c. 
Mammoth Dahlia Type 
Improved double Zinnias, gigantic size. 
PRICES — Unless noted: Pkt. 15c; 
Vg oz. 45c; 14 oz. 75¢. 
CANARY BIRD—Rich canary yellow. 
CRIMSON MONARCH — Largest and 
best red shade; often 8” across. 
DREAM — Deep lavender turning to 
mellow purple. 
ELDORADO — Large salmon apricot. 
EXQUISITE — Light rose with deep 
rose center. 
METEOR — Rich, glowing red. 
ORIOLE — Beautiful orange and gold 
bicolor. 
POLAR BEAR — Large creamy white. 
WILL ROGERS — Deep scarlet. 
MAMMOTH DAHLIA MIXED—A 
fine blending of colors. 
California Giant Type 
This type has rare and striking colors. 
PRICES — Unless noted: Pkt. 15c; 
lg oz. 45¢e; 14 oz. 75¢. 
CHERRY QUEEN — Cerise rose. 
DAFFODIL IMP. — Canary yellow. 
GRENADIER — Bright red. 
MISS WILMOTT — Giant, soft pink. 
ORANGE KING — Orange-scarlet. 
PURITY — Giant pure white. 
ROSE QUEEN — Opens bright rose 
with deeper center but develops into a 
warm, deep rose. 
SCARLET QUEEN — Glowing scarlet. 
VIOLET QUEEN — Deep purple. 
CALIFORNIA GIANT MIXED. 
Bedding Zinnias 
PRICES: Unless noted. Pkt. 15c. 
SCABIOSA FLOWERED MIXED — 
Medium sized, resembling Scabiosa. 
GAILLARDIA FLOWERED MIXED 
(Navajo) — Two toned with a ring of 
deeper color in center. 
LINEARIS — Dwarf. Single, orange 
with yellow stripe and dark center. 
LILLIPUT TOM THUMB — This mix- 
ture is from the most dwarf Zinnia 
known. Fine for borders. 
LILLIPUT DOUBLE—Miniature flow- 
ers about the size of a daisy; excellent 
for borders. Canary Yellow, Crimson 
Gem, Lilac Gem, Rosebud, Salmon Rose, 
White Gem, and Mixed. Pkt. 15c; 
% oz. 40c; oz. $1.00. 
Virginia Stocks 
DWARF MIXED—Small red, rose, and 
white blooms. Plants 6” to 8” tall, excel- 
lent for borders. Very fragrant. Pkt. 15c. 
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