Rectangular packet of Giant Zinnia seeds. Front of the package has an illustration of Zinnias and advertisements, while the back of the package has planting directions.
Collection
History Collection
Cataloged By
registrar@numulosgatos.org
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Frito-Lay
Time Period
20th Century
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Label
Location
Front of packet
Transcription
FREE with the purchase of this package of Fritos corn chips / FAMOUS BURPEE GIANT ZINNIA SEEDS 25 cent Value / SEE BONUS OFFER ON BACK
Language
English
Type
Label
Location
Back of Packet
Transcription
TEAR ------- PACKET REMAINS SEALED / GIANT ZINNIAS / ZINNIAS ON PARADE MIXED COLORS / Annual - height 3ft. Sow the seed thinly outdoors in spring after the soil has become warm. It is best to sow the seed where the pants are to bloom, choosing a sunny location. Cover with 1/4 inch of fine soil and when the seedlings are 2 to 3 in. tall, thin out to stand 2 ft. apart. Zinnias do well in any ordinary, well-drained garden soil. / Packet 100 seeds / Get Dwarf Marigolds and Bachelor's Buttons Seeds on other large packages of Fritos corn chips / [Frito-Lay logo] FRITOS is a trademark of Frito-Lay, Inc. / BONUS OFFER - $2.50 Value - Flower Garden 6 Big Burpee Packets ONLY 50 cents with attached coupon (repeated on other side)
Language
English
Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Packet, Seed
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Container, Seed
Nomenclature Sub-Class
Planting Equipment
Nomenclature Class
Agricultural T&E
Nomenclature Category
Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials
Dimensions
Width
6-3/8 in
Length
2-1/2 in
Condition
Overall Condition
Good
Exhibition
The Los Gatos History Project: Uncovering Untold Stories - Phase 1
