ZINNIAS (a) 
There are no flowers, to our knowledge, which are more adaptable than 
Zinnias. Easily grown from seed sown outdoors they bloom readily and with gay 
abandon from early summer until a py. hard frost puts them away for the 
season. Probably no other flower has such an assortment of color ranges, sizes 
and types. No other flower, either, can rival it for brilliant show. Sow the 
seed immediately after danger from frost has passed and always in full sun, if 
possible, altho they will sometimes do well in semi-shaded positions. Almost any 
kind of soil will do but really well-worked soil, previously fed a modest amount 
of Vigoro, the complete plant food, will turn out zinnias of amazing propor- 
tions and dazzling color. Thin seedlings 10-12 inches apart. Feed Vigoro again 
(one tablespoonful to each plant) when 12 inches high. Work fertilizer in care- 
fully and follow with liberal watering. Mildew attacks zinnias, especially in the 
fall, when days are warm and nights are cool. This may be somewhat controlled 
by watering from below in early or middle part of the day. Dust affected plants 
with Staffel’s Copper Rose Dust or Sulphur. 
GIANTS OF CALIFORNIA. Flowers are large and smooth, 
well formed, with a smooth-topped, graceful appearance which 
sets off their vivid coloring. Petals lie flat upon each other. 
Outstanding garden subjects. Height 2 to 3 feet. Available 
in the following colors: 
DAFFODIL — Bright yellow; ENCHANTRESS — Light 
rose, deep rose; MISS WILMOTT—Medium soft pink; 
LAVENDER QUEEN — lavender; ORANGE KING— 
Bright orange scarlet; SCARLET QUEEN—deep glowing 
scarlet; VIOLET QUEEN—deep purple; PURITY—white. 
SINGLE COLORS, oz. $1.00. MIXED COLORS—all 
colors from select strains. 10ce Pkt. 80c oz. 
DOUBLE LILLIPUT (Pompom or Baby Zinnias). These are 
among the most popular for cut flower use. Flowers are small, 
compact and cylindrical, on strong stemmed plants growing 
to 1% to 2 feet tall. 
CANARY GEM. CRIMSON GEM. GOLDEN GEM. 
LILAC GEM. SALMON GEM. WHITE GEM. ROSE 
BUD. SINGLE COLORS, $1.00 oz. MIXED COLORS, 
10¢° Pkt. - 80c’ oz. 
FANTASY MIXED. Height: 2 feet. Very showy. Flowers 
informal in appearance, shaggy petals massed to make a 
rounded, double flower. 10c Pkt. $1.00 oz. 
CROWN O’ GOLD PASTEL TINTS. Large, well-formed 
flowers in rich pastel shades, each petal overlaid at the base 
with deep golden yellow. Flower type intermediate between 
Dahlia flowered and California Giant. 10c Pkt. 80c oz. 
CUPID MIXED. Dwarf, compact little plants bearing quan- 
tities of button flowers smaller than Lilliput type. For edging 
and pots. 10c Pkt. $1.35 oz. 
HAAGEANA MIXED. An intermediate type better known 
as Mexican Zinnias or Zinniattes. Small, double flowers are 
variegated in a wide range of color combinations. Nice for 
old fashioned gardens and miniature bouquets. 
10c Pkt. $1.95 oz. 
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ZINNIA VARIETIES FROM THE MOST 
FAMOUS GROWERS IN THE WORLD. 
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ZINNIA - PEPPERMINT STICK! 
Here’s a “MUST” for 
your garden of Zinnias. 
Planted in the middle 
border, Peppermint 
Stick is one variety 
which is sure to please 
. and keep on pleas- 
ing for just about the 
]l-o-n-g-e-s-t blooming 
season ever! Skyrocket- 
ing to fame in two 
years, over 14% million 
retail packets of Pep- 
permint Stick Zinnias 
were sold in 1953! 
3” candy-striped flow- 
ers in all colors on 18” 
cut and - come - again 
plants. About 70% 
striped. 
Pkt. 10 $1.95 oz. 
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