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the j. chas. McCullough seed co. 
The Queen Strain of Marigolds. 
Meconopsis Regia. 
Flower Seed Novelties 
The descriptions are 
Lewisia Howelli 
A creeping hardy perennial, forming a wide rosette of nar¬ 
row crinkled foliage, not exceeding 3 inches in height, and 
throwing up stems about 6 inches long, crowned with flowers 
of apricot, streaked with rose. A rare and lovely plant, which 
will be of admirable effect in rockeries. From seed sown in 
spring the plants will bloom in the following year. The seed¬ 
lings should be given a sunny and well-drained situation and 
must not be over-watered. Pit., 35c. 
Marigold, African Golden Beauty 
A new color in African Marigolds, a soft, pure golden yellow. 
Golden Beauty is to be preferred to either the lemon or 
orange varieties hitherto available. Semi-quilled petals and in¬ 
tensely double. Height 3 ft. Half-hardy annual. Fkt., 20c. 
The Queen Strain of Marigolds 
Large Flowered Dwarf African Type 
This new strain of African Marigolds will rapidly find favor 
for bedding. The plants are sturdy and when well grown form 
perfect pyramids, each carrying as many as 30 to 40 flowers 
fully open at the same time. The large blooms measuring as 
much as 3 inches across, have flattish petals which take away 
from the plant that coarseness sometimes associated with 
African Marigolds. This strain will produce at least 90% of 
double flowers. Height 18 inches. 
PRIMROSE QUEEN. Fkt., 20c. G-OLDEN QUEEN. Fkt., 20c. 
YELLOW QUEEN. Fkt., 20c. 3 Pkts. for 50c. 
Marigold, Guinea Gold 
This is a very distinct type of Marigold, of graceful pyra¬ 
midal habit, growing 2 to 2% feet high, and producing 30 to 40 
flowers, 2 to 2V 2 inches across, of a brilliant shade of orange, 
flushed with gold. Unlike the ordinary African Marigold, this 
new variety produces no single flowers, but practically 100% 
semi-double. The characteristic Marigold odor, too, is much less 
pungent than in other sorts. Fkt., 15c. 
Meconopsis Regia 
This magnificent new Meconopsis was discovered in Western 
Nepal in 1928. It belongs to the evergreen section and during 
the winter months the plants form flat rosettes of very beau¬ 
tiful silvery leaves, and are throughout the winter of very strik¬ 
ing and attractive appearance. Towards May they send up 
stems 3 to 4 feet high bearing large handsome yellow flowers 
on short stalks in the leaf axils. This Regal Meconopsis is con¬ 
sidered the finest of all the yellow-flowered species, and has 
been given an Award of Merit in 1931 and later the First Class 
Certificate of the Royal Horticultural Society. Fkt., 50c. 
Mesembryanthemum Criniflorum 
(Livingstone Daisy) 
A Wonderful New Annual 
Criniflorum is absolutely hardy and one of the most easily 
grown Annuals. The plants, which are of slightly spreading 
habit, are literally covered with flowers, measuring about one 
inch, of the most delightful shades imaginable. There are pure 
whites tinted and edged with rose, crimson, pink and buff; and 
self colors including primrose, golden, buff, apricot, crimson 
and pink. An ideal carpet or rockery plant and a gem for edg¬ 
ing. Will succeed admirably in crevices of crazy paving or old 
walls and thrives well in poor soil. Fkt., 25c. 
A New Double Sweet-Scented Nasturtium 
GOLDEN GLEAM. The plant forms a vigorous, large bush 
which throws out short runners, averaging eighteen inches. 
The double flowers commence to come as soon as the plant 
nears complete development and at the time it is in full 
bloom, the entire plant, including the runners, is a blaze of 
color. The large, golden-yellow flowers average 2*4 to 3 
inches across. They are borne on erect, stiff stems 6 inches 
in length. Consequently, the flowers stand well above the fo¬ 
liage, an arrangement which adds immeasurably to the 
showy appearance of the plant. Very fragrant. Oz., 50c; large 
pkt., 15c. 
Pansy, Engelmann’s Strain 
Nowhere are Pansies more loved or better understood than 
in England, the home of Mr. Engelmann. In the Engelmann es¬ 
tablishment, an infinite amount of care is taken to produce 
nothing but the finest types of extra large Pansies in a great 
variety of shades. The Special Strain is the old Scottish Show 
type, reselected to a strain of immense flowers having a wide 
range of colors, both dark and light. A very compact and early 
flowering strain. Fkt., 75c. 
