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the j. chas. McCullough seed co. 
African Marigold. 
Mesembryanthemum Livingstone 
Daisy 
@594 CBINIFLOBUM. This variety is abso¬ 
lutely hardy and one of the most easily 
grown annuals. The plants which are of 
slightly spreading habit, are literally cov¬ 
ered with flowers, measuring about one 
inch, of the most delightful shades imag¬ 
inable. 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 
edging. Will succeed admirably in crevices 
of walks or old walls and thrives well in 
poor soil. Fkt., 25c. 
CEYSTA1IINUM. Commonly called Ice 
Plant. See Vines, page 63. 
Myosotis - Forget-Me-Not 
The following varieties of Myosotis are 
biennial, but are best treated as annuals, as 
they will bloom the first year from seed. For 
early spring flowers, sow seed in August. 
Protect the plants or winter them over in a 
cold frame like Pansies, or seed may be 
sown in a hotbed or cold frame in the spring 
and they will commence blooming in July. 
A cool, half shady place is suitable. 
596 ALFBSTBIS, BLUE EYES. Very early, 
bright blue, compact habit. Fkt., 1.5c. 
597 ALFESTRIS, ROSE. This is a lovely 
shade of bright rose, a rather unusual 
color. y B oz., 25c; pkt., 10c. 
598 DISSITIFLORA. Large-flowered early 
strain. The most valuable to form a 
groundwork for spring bulbs. Deep blue. 
Height, 9 inches. y B oz., 65c; pkt., 15c. 
Hunnemannia (Yellow Tulip Poppy). 
(See page 41). 
Marigolds for Color 
A very popular old-fashioned garden annual which is remark¬ 
able ror its brilliant display of yellow and orange flowers which 
are borne in greatest profusion from early summer till frost. 
The African varieties are tall, usually 2 to 3 feet high and well 
adapted for large beds, backgrounds or mixed borders. The 
French are more dwarf and can be used for borders and bed¬ 
ding. All varieties have finely cut, bright green foliage. 
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Afri can Varieties 
583 GUINEA GOLD. This is a very distinct type of Marigold, 
of graceful pyramidal habit, growing 2 to 2% feet high, and 
producing 30 to 40 flowers, 2 to 2% inches across, of a bril¬ 
liant shade of orange flushed with gold. Unlike the ordinary 
African Marigold, this new variety produces no single flow¬ 
ers, but practically 100% semi-double. The characteristic 
Marigold odor, too, is much less pungent than in other sorts. 
y a oz., 35c; pkt., 15c. 
584 GOLDEN BEAUTY. A new color in African Marigolds, be¬ 
ing a soft, pure golden yellow. Golden Beauty is to be prefer¬ 
red to either the Lemon or Orange varieties hitherto avail¬ 
able. It has semi-quilled petals and is intensely double. 
Height, 3 feet. Fkt., 20c. 
585 YELLOW BEAUTY. A counterpart of Golden Beauty ex¬ 
cept that the color is a very beautiful clear light yellow. 
Very double. Height 3 feet. Fkt., 20c. 
586 PRINCE OF ORANGE. Flowers about 3 inches in diameter, 
imbricated and extremely double, in tints of primrose, orange 
and gold. Grows 2 to 3 feet high. V4 oz., 25c; pkt., 10c. 
587 LEMON QUEEN. Profuse bloomers, one of the best of the 
class. Desirable for shrubbery or mixed borders. ^4 oz., 25c; 
pkt., 10c. 
588 AFRICAN DOUBLE MIXED. Comprises various shades 
and well adapted for large beds or mixed borders. ^4 oz., 20c; 
pkt., 10c. 
The Queen Strains 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 Afri¬ 
can Marigolds. The following varieties will produce at least 
90% of double flowers. Height 18 inches. 
589 PRIMROSE QUEEN. Fkt., 20c. 
590 YELLOW QUEEN. Fkt., 20c. 
591 GOLDEN QUEEN. Fkt., 20c. 
French Varieties 
592 FRENCH DOUBLE MIXED. Comprising all shades of yel¬ 
low, orange, brown, striped, etc. Very double. Height, 1 foot 
to 18 inches. V4 oz., 25c; pkt., 10c. 
@593 LEGION OF HONOR. (Little Brownie). A single flower¬ 
ing Marigold, forming compact bushes 9 inches high. Begins 
flowering early, commencing in June, continuing until frost. 
The flowers are golden-yellow, marked with a large spot of 
velvety crimson at the base of each petal. 14 oz., 25c; pkt., 
10 c. 
POT MARIGOLD. See Calendula. Page 38. 
PIGMY MARIGOLD. See Tagetes. Page 48. 
Lupinus - Lupine 
Quick-growing annuals, with woolly foliage and stems, hav¬ 
ing erect spikes of pea-shaped flowers. Excellent for cutting. 
581 TALL ANNUAL VARIETIES MIXED. 1 oz., 35c; pkt., 10c. 
582 TEXAS BLUE BONNET. The flowers are of delightful blue, 
with distinct heart-shaped eye of deep rosy flesh. Charming 
bushy plants. Height 15 inches. 1 oz., 35c; pkt., 10c. 
See also Perennial varieties. Page 58. 
Linum - Flax 
578 GRANDIFLORUM RUBRUM. (Scarlet Flax). One of the 
most effective and showy bedding plants, of long duration, 
having fine foliage and delicate stems, with brilliant scarlet- 
crimson flowers. Hardy annual. 1 foot. Fkt., 10c. 
PERENNIAL FLAX. See page 58. 
Lobelia 
579 BLUE GOWN. An excellent new variety, with clear deep 
blue flowers without eye, and foliage of a bright medium 
green. Being extremely free-flowering and of a very fine 
compact habit, it will be found most effective for small beds 
and edgings. Fkt., 20c. 
580 CRYSTAL PALACE COMFACTA. Rich deep blue; dark fol¬ 
iage. Height 4 to 6 inches. y B oz., 40c; pkt., 10c. 
