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the j. chas. McCullough seed co. 
Digitalis, Shirley Strain. See page 56. 
Dianthus Deltoides, Maiden Pink. 
Dianthus - Hardy Garden Pinks 
Every garden should include some of the 
pinks because they are so easily grown ana 
make such a wonderful display with their 
bright colored flowers. The plants are cov¬ 
ered with sweet-scented flowers all during 
the summer. Grows about 1 foot high. 
@881 AliLWOODI. Mixed. A splendid strain, 
being half carnation and half pink. 75 per 
cent come double. Fkt., 35c. 
BARBATUS. See Sweet William, page 60. 
882 HIGHLAND QUEEN. The- most bril¬ 
liant perennial Dianthus in cultivation, 
bearing in profusion flowers of a lustrous 
scarlet-vermilion color, which captivates 
the beholder at first sight. It is extremely 
hardy, of vigorous growth, and ideal for 
bedding, borders and the rock garden 
continuing in bloom, as it does, from end 
of May until frost. Pit., 35c. 
@883 FLUMARIUS (Pheasant’s Eye Pink). 
A semi-double hardy variety, clove-scent¬ 
ed. Flowers blush white, shaded with 
crimson and maroon. Fkt., 10c; V4 oz., 25c. 
Campanula Calycanthema 
Cup and Saucer Canterbury Bells 
Sow these hardy biennials in early summer and transplant in 
autumn for flowering the following year. Height, 2 Vz feet. 
843 BLUE. Fkt., 10c; y B oz., 35c. 
844 FINK. Fkt., 10c; y 8 oz., 35c. 
845 WHITE. Fkt., 10c; y B oz., 35c. 
846 SPECIAL MIXTURE. Fkt., 10c; y B oz., 35c. 
CAMPANULA (Bellflower). See page 53. 
Carnations 
855 HARDY BORDER DOUBLE MIXED. A good hardy strain 
for outdoor culture, flowering the second season and produc¬ 
ing a mass of flowers in a great variety of colors. 2 feet. Fkt., 
15c; y B oz., 50c. 
Centaurea 
856 MONTANA (Perennial Cornflower). Hardy perennial varie¬ 
ty, grows 2 feet high, bearing large violet-blue flowers from 
July to September. Fkt., 10c; y B oz., 25c. 
Cerastium - Snow-in-Summer 
These blanketing hardy perennial plants are suitable for 
growing over stones and rough banks, also used on rough places 
in the rock garden or for edging of borders. 
@857 TOMENTOSUM. Narrow, silvery foliage with white flow¬ 
ers, suitable for planting in dry sunny places. 3 to 6 inches. 
June. Fkt., 10c; y B oz., 35c; V4 oz., 55c. 
Ch eiranthus 
Very pretty dwarf hardy biennial plants, usually handled as 
annuals, flowering freely throughout the summer from seed 
sown in spring; for early spring flowering, sow in late summer. 
Splendid for rockery. 
@858 ALLIONI (Siberian Wallflower). About 12 inches high 
with heads of brilliant orange flowers. Fkt., 10c; *4 oz., 25c. 
Chrysanthemum—New Types 
@859 MAWI. An ideal plant for the border or rockery. Height 
about 1 foot. Flowers 2 inches across and of a rich pink col¬ 
or. Silvery foliage and perfectly hardy. Fkt., 25c. 
860 CASCADE. For complete description, see Novelty page 31. 
Fkt., 20c. 
Chrysanthemum - Shasta Daisy 
861 THE PRINCE. A Shasta Daisy producing very large pure 
white flowers, 5 inches in diameter, borne on long stiff stalks, 
18 inches and more in length, of which the vigorous plant 
throws up a large number. Blooming takes place in about 
mid-season and it is no doubt the best variety for cutting yet 
produced. Fkt., 15c; y B oz., 35c. 
862 ALASKA. A splendid hardy perennial variety with flowers 
rarely less than 5 inches across, of the purest glistening 
white, with broad overlapping petals, and borne on long 
strong stems; a beautiful cut flower, remaining in good con¬ 
dition a week or more. Fkt., 10c; X / B oz., 25c. 
Coreopsis - Tickseed 
Will flower the first year if sown very early. 
863 MAYFIELD GIANTS. Deep golden yellow. This variety 
will produce a tall and vigorous plant, having long and firm 
stems and large individual blossoms. Excellent for cutting. 
Blooms freely all summer. Fkt., 15c; y B oz., 25c. 
864 LANCEOLATA GRANDIFLORA. Bright yellow Cosmos¬ 
shaped flowers. Fkt., 10c; V4 oz., 25c. 
865 DOUBLE YELLOW. This new double form is just as easy 
to grow as the single varieties offered above and the extra 
petalage adds a further charm to the flowers. Fkt., 10c; y B 
oz., 35c. 
DELPHINIUM. See next page. 
Dianthus Species 
These well-known mountain plants are for the sunny border 
or sunny, exposed places in the rock garden or rock wall. They 
flower generally after the spring flowers are over and some are 
very fragrant. While having all the outward characteristics of 
high alpine plants, the varieties we list are as friendly and 
easily grown as Arabis or Alyssum. Hardy perennials. 
CULTURE. Easily raised from seed, germinating quickly. 
Plant in ordinary good soil, which contains some lime and 
which should be well drained. 
@884 CAESIUS. (Cheddar Fink). Pleasing to the eye at all 
seasons with its tufts of grey, narrow leaves and rose-pink, 
fringed, spice-scented blossoms. Good for a south wall, or any 
dry, hot place on the rock garden. Will vary from 5 to 10 
inches high. Late May to early July. Fkt., 10c; y B oz., 35c; V4 
oz., 50c. 
