~ BURPEE’S GIANT 
- The loveliest flowers ever created. They include 
both first and second generation hybrids, grow 
_ Sin. and more across, with a pleasing variation in 
petal formation, the majority being of the infor- 
mal fluffy or ruffled type, some attractively 
curled, others gracefully quilled. The 
loosely arranged petals give the flowers 
an airy appearance, free of the stiffness 
often associated with other zinnias. 
Their glistening beauty, stem length 
and keeping quality make them one of 
the most popular of all cut flowers. 
Plants are strong, free blooming, 2% to 
3 ft. tall and ideal for garden decoration. 
Burpee Giant Hybrid Zinnias, Flora- 
dale Scarlet and Riverside Beauty were 
introduced in 1950 and were such a 
“hit” that other varieties were created 
and introduced in subsequent years. For 
1956, weadd Burpee Gold and Kismet— 
two sensational new varieties that will 
further enhance the color range of these 
outstanding Zinnias. 
4352 Kismet 
NEW for 1956 
Inspired by the M. G. M. Motion picture, Kismet 
Kismet introduces a color entirely new to zinnias, a 
gorgeous, radiant, Persian Red. Flowers are highly 
double, 5 in. across, and have the relaxing. informally 
quilled petals characteristic of many of the Burpee 
Hybrids. Kismet is very free blooming and will make 
a grand showing in your garden and is of such a 
radiant color, you will enjoy it as a cut flower. 
Pkt. (100 seeds) 25¢; Ye oz. $1.25; 14 oz. $2.25 
4075 Apricot 
Glorious new color in the much talked of Giant Hybrid 
Zinnias. Flowers are finely quilled like some chrysanthe- 
mums, double, symmetrical and of a most attractive shade 
of coral suffused apricot. Wonderful for garden display and 
a highly desirable and appealing shade for cutting. 
Pkt. (100 seeds) 25¢; ¥g oz. $1.10; 14 oz. $1.85 
4334 Blaze—all-America Winner 
Blaze bursts into bloom with a profusion of brilliant man- 
darin-red flowersand, as the flowersattain size, changes toan 
exciting fiery orange-scarlet. And the amazing thing is that 
for all its size and vivid color, it retains the grace, delicacy 
and informality associated with Burpee’s Giant Hybrids. 
Pkt. (100 seeds) 25¢;  ¥ oz. $1.10; 14 oz. $1.85 
4375 Burpee Gold—new for 1956 
Large delightful blooms of saffron or golden yellow; sym- 
metrical and fully double. Most flowers have slightly 
curled petals, creased toward the tips, which gives a fluffy, 
informal appearance; some petals are broader than others. 
Pkt. (100 seeds) 25¢; Y¥ oz. $1.25; 14 oz. $2.25 
4331 Eskimo 
Flowers are loosely ruffled, open creamy white and change 
to white as they mature. Petals are long and narrow, 
slightly turned and faintly notched at the tips. 
Pkt. (100 seeds) 25¢; % oz. $1.10; 14 oz. $1.85 
Burpee’s Giant Hybrid Zinnias 
Blaze, Eskimo, Floradale Scarlet, 
Riverside Beauty and Sunny Boy 
— SPECIAL: One pkt. each of the above . 
4811 five separate varieties, value $1.25 for $1 00 
474]7— SPECIAL: One pkt. each of the above five and 
Apricot, Burpee Gold and Kismet, all 8, 1 50 
value $2.00 for only ° 
HYBRID ZINNIAS 
Highly commended 
y the 
Royal Horticultural 
Society 
of Great Britain 
4352 
Kismet 
Giant Hybrid 
Zinnia 
Pkt. 25¢ 
Floradale Scarlet 
flowers, made up of many strap- 
shaped, ruffled and fluffed petals which curve under and 
twist gaily to create a deep flower of unusual grace and 
refinement. Perfect for bold accent planting. 
Pkt. (100 seeds) 25¢; 1% oz. $1.10; 14 oz. $1.85 
4301 Glamour Girls 
Glamour Girls is a delightful mixture of the lighter or art 
shades of Burpee Hybrids. Included are buffy apricot, 
orange-apricot, chamois, orange suffused rose, salmon- 
pinks, soft rose shades, creamy yellows, salmon-cerise, 
cream, white and other desirable, pleasing soft colors. 
Pkt. (100 seeds) 25¢; 1% oz. $1.10; 14 oz. $1.85 
4325 Riverside Beauty 
Warm, luminous azalea-pink flowers, of an airy, informal 
appearance, the petals twisted and gaily curled. Long, 
strong stems. Lovely for garden and prized for cutting. 
Pkt. (100 seeds) ) 25¢; 1, oz. $1.10; 14 oz. $1. 85 
4333 
Vibrant scarlet-red 
4305 Sunny Boy 
Rich buttercup-yellow flowers made up of many delight- 
fully ruffled petals alive with color and brilliancy. Most 
attractive in the garden and wonderful as cut flowers. 
Pkt. (100 seeds) 25¢; Ye oz. $1.10; 14 oz. $1.85 
Burpee Hybrid Zinnias 
4323 All Colors Mixed 
New and better blend—many colors and showy color com- 
binations, never before seen in these or any other zinnias. 
Chinese corals, vermilions, soft shades of orange, unusual 
pinks, carmine-rose, saffron-yellows with pink on reverse of 
petals, fire reds changing to grange and many flowers with 
cream or yellow centers that give an unusual and effective 
two-tone effect. Shading of color on individual petals also 
gives interesting color tints not usually seen in zinnias. 
Pkt. (100 seeds) 25¢; 1% oz. $1.00; 
4 oz. $1.75; Y% oz. $3. 25; oz. $6. 00 
