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the j. chas. McCullough seed co. 
Flower Seeds for Greenhouse Culture 
Calceolaria “Albert Kent” Hybrids. 
Primula Sinensis. 
Ampelopsis (Boston Ivy). 
Calceolaria 
1010 “ALBERT KENT” HYBRIDS. The warm welcome which 
was accorded to the Calceolaria, Albert Kent, on its introduc¬ 
tion a few years ago has been extended to these beautiful hy¬ 
brids. We offer them in a mixture which will produce ten to 
twelve varied colorings, possessing all the valuable charact¬ 
eristics of the parent variety. The plants bear immense 
trusses of bloom throughout the summer. Fkt. 50c. 
Cyclamen 
1011 PERSICUM GIGANTEUM MIXED. One of the finest 
strains of large flowered English Cyclamen which comprises 
the best shades and colors, varying through the various 
shades of white, pink, crimson and dark red. Greenhouse 
perennial. Fkt., 35c. 
Smilax 
1016 In many respects Smilax is the most useful, and it is cer¬ 
tainly one of the most graceful climbers which adorns the 
greenhouse or conservatory; for bouquets and floral decora¬ 
tions it is indispensable. V4 oz., 25c; oz., 75c; pkt., 10c. 
Primula - Primrose 
The charming and beautiful Chinese Fringed Primroses, the 
Obconica varieties and the Malacoides or Baby Primrose are 
among the most important winter-blooming pot plants. The 
seed we offer is of the highest quality and has been saved from 
the best strains in England. Seed sown in April will bloom 
during early winter; August for spring blooming. Sow in shal¬ 
low pans, in soil consisting of part sand and humus or leaf 
mold worked through a fine sieve and allow for good drainage. 
Greenhouse perennial. 
Primula Sinensis - Chinese Primrose 
1012 GIANT-FLOWERED MIXED. A grand advance on the old 
type. Flowers very large and solid. Pkt., 35c. 
Primula Obconica 
1013 GIGANTEA MIXED. Splendid range of colors; flowers 
very large, growth vigorous. Pkt., 35c. 
Primula Malacoides - Giant Baby Primrose 
Primula Malacoides should not be sown as early as Primula 
Sinensis pr Primula Obconica, but should be started about 
June for blooming in early winter. 
1014 SNOW QUEEN. (New). Extremely floriferous, being a 
vast improvement on the Primula Malacoides Alba hitherto 
grown, the flowers being much larger and the purest white. 
The delicate beauty of Snow Queen renders it a splendid 
subject for conservatory decoration. Pkt. 35c. 
1015 Malacoides Fimbriata. Lovely pink flowers, delicately 
fringed. Pkt. 35c. 
The following varieties which are fully described throughout 
the Annual and Perennial flower seed pages, can also be grown 
in the greenhouse. These will furnish you with beautiful cut 
flowers, as well as pot plants. 
ANEMONES, see page 52. GYFSOPHILAS, see page 56. 
BEGONIAS, see page 35. LARKSPUR, see page 41. 
CALENDULAS, see page 38. NEMESIA, see page 43. 
PANSIES, see page 43. 
SNAPDRAGONS, see page 36. 
SALPIGLOSSIS, see page 46. 
SCHIZANTHUS, see page 46. 
SWEET PEAS, see page 47. 
CANDYTUFT, see page 38. 
CARNATIONS, see page 38. 
CORNFLOWER, see page 39. 
DIDISCUS see page 40. 
GERANIUMS see page 40. 
GERBERAS see page 56. 
VINES—Climbers and Trailers 
Ampelopsis - Boston Ivy 
1020 VEITCHI. The leaves are olive green turning to scarlet 
in autumn. Perfectly hardy; grows 30 to 60 feet. It clings 
firmly and permanently to walls, trees, etc. Very desirable. 
Pkt., 10c. 
Balsam Pear and Apple - Momordica 
Tender annual climbers bearing ornamental fruits of various 
colors. They grow 10 to 12 feet high. Have light green foliage i 
rather large leaves and are very graceful. 
1021 BALSAM APPLE. Like Balsam Pear with foliage smaller 
and smaller fruits, very nearly round. Green striped when 
young, afterwards becoming scarlet. V4 oz., 25c; pkt., 10c. 
1022 BALSAM PEAR. Fruits oblong, pointed and warted, first 
green, afterwards changing to bright red. When fully ripe, 
burst open exposing the seed. Largely used for putting in 
alcohol or whiskey and used as a poultice or for cuts, bruises 
and wounds. 14 oz., 25c; pkt., 10c. 
