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the j. chas. McCullough seed co. 
Pyrethrum Hybridum. 
Pe rennial Scabiosa 
977 NEW GIANT HYBRIDS (Isaac House 
Strain). A wonderful improvement in per¬ 
ennial Scabiosa. They are more vigorous 
in their plant growth, having longer and 
stouter stems with the average size of 
flower more than a third larger than the 
best strain of Caucasica we have hereto¬ 
fore seen. The outer edges are ruffled and 
fringed and the colors range from a very 
light lavender to a dark blue. Pkt., 25c. 
978 COLUMBARIA. This is a South African 
form of the European Scabiosa and al¬ 
though reminiscent of Caucasica, is a dis¬ 
tinct type. It can be briefly described as a 
hardy, low growing perennial with fine, 
light-green foliage, some of the flowers 
measuring from two and a half inches 
across with short, compact petals, borne 
on long, slender, but strong stems. We 
offer this choice perennial in a beautiful 
pink shade which is a new color in Per¬ 
ennial Scabiosa. Pkt., 20c. 
979 CAUCASICA BLUB PERPECTION. 3 
feet. Especially valuable for cutting, the 
blooms lasting an unusually long time in 
water. Pkt., 15c. 
980 CAUCASICA ALBA. A large, pure white 
variety; the flowers, 3 to 4 inches across 
on long stems, are exquisite for vases, 
lasting a long time. Pkt., 15c. 
Stokesia Cyanea. 
Phlox, Perennial 
945 DBCUSSATA MIXED. Contains all the new brilliant colors, 
large flowering. Pkt., 15c; V4 oz., 60c. 
Physal is - Ch inese Lantern Plant 
946 FRANCHETI. An ornamental plant, forming dense bushes 
about 2 feet high, producing freely its bright orange-scarlet 
lantern like fruits, which can be cut and dried for winter 
bouquets; highly interesting. Perennial. Pkt., 10c; V4 oz., 35c. 
Physostegia - False Dragonhead 
One of the prettiest hardy perennials, and gaining in popular¬ 
ity as it becomes better known. It forms dense bushes 3 to 4 
feet high, bearing freely during the summer months spikes of 
delicate rosy lilac or white tubular flowers not unlike a gi¬ 
gantic heather. 
947 VIRGINICA. Rose-lilac. Pkt., 10c; y a oz., 50c. 
Platycodon - Balloon Flower or Jap. Bellflower 
One of the best hardy perennials, producing very showy flow¬ 
ers during the whole season. They form large clumps and are 
excellent for planting in permanent borders or among shrub¬ 
bery; easily raised from seed, which begins blooming in Aug¬ 
ust if sown outdoors in April. 
948 GRANDIFLORA BLUE. Large deep blue flowers. Pkt., 10c; 
*4 oz., 40c. 
949 GRANDIPLORA ALBA. Pure white. Pkt., 10c; y a oz., 40c. 
@950 MARIESI. A beautiful dwarf species, with broad, thick 
foliage and large, deep violet-blue flowers on 12-inch stems 
in great profusion throughout the entire summer. Plant in 
front of the border or in the rock garden. Pkt., 15c; 1/16 oz., 
65c. 
Pyrethrum - Painted Daisy 
965 HYBRIDUM. Single and double varieties, mixed. Hardy 
perennial, bearing large daisy-like flowers, ranging in color 
from white to deep red, with bright yellow centers; blooms in 
May and June, and again in the fall; and is one of the most 
graceful and long-lasting cut flowers. 2 feet. Pkt., 15c; y a 
oz., 50c. 
Saponaria - Rock Soapwort 
@975 OCYMOIDES SPLENDENS. Elegant trailing perennial, 
with pretty rich rose-colored flowers; suitable for rockeries. 
Pkt., 10c; y 4 oz., 30c. 
SHASTA DAISY. See Chrysanthemum, page 54. 
Saxifraga - Rockfoil 
Saxifrages thrive in deep gritty loam and sunshine. Sow the 
seed upon the surface of a pot or flat of very fine sandy soil, 
not covering it at all. Cover with paper or boards to insure 
darkness and to check the evaporation of moisture. Perennial. 
@976 SPECIES MIXED. This mixture contains both the Mossy 
and the Encrusted species in colors of white, blush, pink or 
crimson. 6 to 15 inches. May and June. Pkt., 25c. 
Stokes ia - Cornfl ower Aster 
981 CYANEA. This is not new, but is a rare and beautiful hardy 
perennial. The plant grows about 24 inches high, each bear¬ 
ing from 20 to 30 handsome lavender-blue cornflower-like 
blossoms; in bloom from July till frost. One of the choicest 
subjects for the hardy border and indispensable for cutting. 
Pkt., 10c., y a oz., 25c. 
Sweet Rocket - Hesperis 
Old-fashioned garden plants; growing about 3 feet high, bear¬ 
ing spikes of showy fragrant flowers. Excellent for naturaliz¬ 
ing among shrubbery or for planting in a permanent border. 
Hardy perennial. 
982 VIOLET. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 20c; oz., 60c. 
983 WHITE. Pkt., 10c; *4 oz., 20c; oz., 60c. 
Sweet William - Dianthus Barbatus 
A well-known, old-fashioned perennial which has long been 
used for beds and borders. It is one of the most desirable plants 
in the garden, is easily grown, very hardy and free-flowering, 
continuing in bloom for several weeks. The flowers are borne in 
heads or clusters, sweet scented, in brilliant colors ranging 
from pure white through pink, crimson, etc., to deep purple. 
Most of them have two colors in the same flower. They are 
borne on stiff stems in graceful profusion and the clusters are 
often 3 to 4 inches across. Useful for cutting. Height, 1 % feet. 
984 NEWFORT PINK. A distinct new color which originated in 
one of the far-famed gardens at Newport, R. I. In color it is 
what florists call watermelon-pink or salmony-rose. Strik¬ 
ingly brilliant and beautiful; the flowers are borne in massive 
heads on stems 18 inches high. For mid-season mass bedding 
it has no equal. It is also very effective for cutting. Pkt., 10c; 
V4 oz., 35c. 
