. Dreer's 1913 garden book. ZINNIA HAAGEANAPERFECTION. 4481 We had a line of this in our trialgrounds a year ago which provedto be one of the most distinctand meritorious of the manynovelties on trial, and whichwas noted and much ad-mired by many seed was sown April29th, came into bloomJune 25th, and was neverout of flower until hardfrost, early in November,a period of over fourmonths. The plant is ofdwarf, compact growth, 9to 10 inches high bj asmuch through, with fine foliage, and bears a multitude ofvery double flowers, about ].,inches across in a most unusualrange of colors, i
. Dreer's 1913 garden book. ZINNIA HAAGEANAPERFECTION. 4481 We had a line of this in our trialgrounds a year ago which provedto be one of the most distinctand meritorious of the manynovelties on trial, and whichwas noted and much ad-mired by many seed was sown April29th, came into bloomJune 25th, and was neverout of flower until hardfrost, early in November,a period of over fourmonths. The plant is ofdwarf, compact growth, 9to 10 inches high bj asmuch through, with fine foliage, and bears a multitude ofvery double flowers, about ].,inches across in a most unusualrange of colors, including rose-tippedcanary yellow, maroon-tipped cream-yellow and wallflower-red, velvety garnet,etc., and altogether makes as pretty a border asanything of recent introduction. It should alsoprove useful in filling baskets, vases, etc. Like otherZinnias, it will grow and flourisli in any sunny location,cts. per pkt.; 2 pkts., 25 cts. The Two Beautiful Annuals Shown in colors and offered on page 58 are exquisite for cutting. Giant Double Zinnia.
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