She does keep some plus she doesn't deadhead that often so a lot falls on the ground. I've been deadheading the ones in front all summer because I want to eliminate the ugly things from that bed. It borders the sidewalk and the zinnias get all sprangly and hang over the walk. When I go out that way in the morning I end up with dew or rain all over my trouser legs. Doesn't look good to walk into a clients office with wet trousers, particularly at my age. <VBG> I think she buys new seed every year because she's a compulsive shopper for seeds. George bsk wrote: > > Is there a reason she doesn't keep her own seed for next year? I had thought > I would try it when I do grow zinnias. > > Ranchmama > Okie zone 7a > ************* > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "George Shirley" <gshirl@bellsouth.net> > > > The kind you buy in 10 for a dollar packets at the drug store. Miz Anne > just likes zinnias but she's > > tight with a dollar so buys them at end-of-season sales.