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the j. chas. McCullough seed co. 
Tithonia 
The Golden Flower of the Incas 
or Mexican Sunflower 
776 SFECIOSA. Tithonia is a 
rare plant coming from Mex¬ 
ico, the home of the Dahlia. 
History tells us that Ti- 
thonias were found 
growing in Peru as early 
as 1531, and were later 
found in Mexico. It is 
remarkable that a flower 
of such striking beauty 
should have been lost to 
cultivation. We now of¬ 
fer it as a novelty, 
which it is to the Amer¬ 
ican gardener. The flow¬ 
ers are large and remind 
one of an immense single 
Zinnia. The color is a daz¬ 
zling orange-scarlet. An an¬ 
nual of rapid growth and 
easy culture, throwing up 
from the roots many stout 
woody stems with large foli¬ 
age. It forms a shrubby 
plant and flowers for a long 
period. The flowers are three 
to four inches across and 
can be cut with two to three- 
foot stems. They last a long 
time in water. From seed 
sown in the frame in March, 
plants begin to bloom in Au¬ 
gust: sown outdoors in May, 
plants bloom in September 
and continue in either case 
until frost. Tithonia is espe¬ 
cially desirable for planting 
among shrubs, adding much 
color; or can be planted in 
the background of either the hardy or the annual border. 
Planted two feet apart in rows, it forms a striking hedge, 
and indeed a most effective screen. Prefers a poor dry soil. 
Pkt., 20c. 
Tithonia Speciosa. 
Torenia 
A free-blooming annual, growing 10 to 12 inches tall. Makes 
a fine display in borders, pots, or window boxes. 
777 FOURNIERI. Velvety blue with dark blue blotches and 
yellow throat. Fkt., 15c; 1/16 oz., 50c. 
Ursinia 
Emerging from their South African solitudes, the Ursinias 
have been rapidly making for themselves a place in horticul¬ 
ture. The dwarf plants are well furnished with finely cut foli¬ 
age, above which rise brilliant orange colored daisy-like flow¬ 
ers, measuring over 2 inches in diameter, each with a deep 
purple or red zone around the center. The flowers are borne on 
long wiry stems, and make an excellent decoration in small 
vases. Many South African introductions close early in the 
afternoon, but the Ursinia will be found to remain open until 
nearly dark. When grown in the garden, it should be given a 
sunny position, and strong plants raised in pots from seed 
sown indoors during the latter part of March or early April and 
transferred to the open ground in May, will produce a very 
effective display. For flowering under glass, January is the 
best time for sowing. 
778 AflETHOIDES. A brilliant orange daisylike flower, meas¬ 
uring over 2 inches in diameter, with a deep purple zone 
around the center. Height 1 foot. Fkt., 15c. 
779 FUECHRA. About half the height of Ursinia Anethoides 
and with more delicately cut foliage. A very deep orange 
with the purple zone around the center. Fkt., 25c. 
780 AURORA. This variety occupies an intermediate place be¬ 
tween the two varieties offered above. Midway as regards 
height, with habits and foliage similar to Pulchra, but the 
distinctive charm lies in the broad zone of deep crimson-red 
which adorns the center of the bright orange flowers. 
Fkt., 250. 
"Surprise Garden" Flower Seed 
This comprises a mixture of annuals, biennials and peren¬ 
nials and consists of sorts growing at moderate heights. No 
vines, trailers, or very tall growing plants are used in it. 
805 Large pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; Va lb., 75c; 1 lb., $2.50. 
Viscaria 
A very beautiful annual and easy to grow. Very free-flower¬ 
ing, producing throughout the entire summer its showy single 
flowers in red, white and blue shades. For bloom outdoors, 
seed may be sown in the open during March, April or May, or 
in September, for early flowering. Height 12 to 18 inches. 
800 BIiUE PEARL. For description, see Novelty page 25. 
801 OCULATA COERULEA, BLUE BOUQUET. This is erect 
in growth and has the appearance of an elegant bouquet, 
thus distinguishing it from the rather spreading nature of 
its tribe. The flowers are larger than those of the ordinary 
Viscaria oculata coerulea, and of a more beautiful shade of 
blue. Hardy annual. Blooms from July until frost. Height 
12 to 18 inc hes. Fkt., 20c. 
802 TOM THUMB, FIRE KING. Rosy Crimson. Height, 1 ft. 
Fkt., 15c. 
803 OCULATA, TOM THUMB MIXED. Special Mixture of 
red, white and blue shades. Height, 1 ft. Pkt., 15c. 
Verbena 
NEW GIANT HYBRIDS 
A magnificent new strain of Verbenas, of robust, compact 
habit and free-blooming. The trusses are immense, the indi¬ 
vidual florets measuring an inch in diameter. These Verbenas 
are fixed and come true from seed. 
Seed can be started in the house and transplanted to the 
garden when the weather is warm, or sown in the open ground, 
thinned and transplanted. Verbenas from seed are much more 
thrifty and less liable to rust than from cuttings. Annual, 
1 foot high. 
781 SPECTRUM RED. An intense bright red having no eye. 
This variety is a brighter shade than any other Verbena yet 
introduced. The individual florets are 1% inches in diameter. 
Pkt., 20c. 
782 CERISE QUEEN. A beautiful shade of salmon-cerise. 
Individual flowers verv large. Pkt.. 20c. 
783 BEAUTY OF OXFORD HYBRID. A beautiful Giant Hy¬ 
brid, raised from a cross between Verbena Luminosa and 
Beauty of Oxford. While following closely the color of 
Beauty of Oxford, it also inherits a touch of salmon-pink 
from Luminosa which gives a lovely softening effect. The 
color shades from clear rose-pink to rose-red, making this 
the brightest rose Verbena ever produced from seed. The 
individual florets measure over one inch in diameter and 
easily cover a silver half-dollar. The foliage is a dark cress- 
green. Fkt., 20c. 
784 LAVENDER GLORY. A true lavender with a creamy 
white eye. Large florets; sweetly fragrant. Pkt., 20c; 1/16 
oz., 50c. 
785 ROYALE. This is a Verbena of enormous size, the indi¬ 
vidual florets measuring over an inch and a quarter in diam¬ 
eter. The color of this new Verbena is a rich, deep, royal 
blue with a large creamy yellow eye. Fkt., 15c; 1/16 oz., 35c. 
786. ETNA. Large trusses of intense geranium-red with a 
small creamy yellow eye. The individual florets are over 
one inch in diameter. Pkt., 15c; Vn oz., 45c. 
787 LUMINOSA. Flame-pink, shading to salmon. Fkt., 15c; 
V 8 oz., 45>c. 
788 ROSE-CARDINAL. Large blooms. Deep rose with a white 
eye. Fkt, 15c; Vn oz., 40c. 
789 SALMON-FINK. Beautiful salmon-pink flowers. Fkt., 15c; 
V a oz., 40c. 
790 WHITE. Fkt.. 15c; Va oz., 45c. 
791 MAMMOTH MIXED. Comprising a wonderful range of 
charming colors in every conceivable shade. Pkt., 10c; Vi 
oz., 30c; Va oz., 50c. 
COLLECTION 
New Giant Flowering Verbenas 
2791 Contains one packet each of Royale, Etna, Salmon- 
Pink, and White. (Value 60c) for 45c. 
New Dwarf Compact Verbenas 
This group is very neat and compact, forming a perfectly 
symmetrical plant about 6 to 10 inches high and 8 to 12 inches 
across. They are continuous bloomers, particularly adapted 
for bedding, borders and small gardens. 
792 CAMEO PINK. Exceptionally dwarf. Pkt., 20c. 
793 CARMINE BALL. Bright carmine. Fkt., 20c. 
794 DANNEBROG. Intense scarlet, large white eye. Fkt., 20c. 
795 DWARF COMPACT MIXED. A splendid mixture includ¬ 
ing the above varieties. Pkt., 20c. 
Verbena Venosa - Hardy Garden Verbena 
@796 DELICATE LILAC. Forms erect plant, 12 inches high 
with delicate lavender flowers produced in such masses as 
to completely hide the foliage. It is perfectly hardy and 
does well in beds, borders and may also be used in the rock 
garden. A perennial treated as an annual, blooming the first 
year from seed; if sown early will then bloom until frost. 
Pkt., 20c. 
Venidium 
797 FASTUOSUM HYBRIDS. For description see Novelty 
page 25. Pkt., 25c. 
Vinca - Periwinkle 
Valuable for bedding, seed should be sown early. Annual. 
798 ROSE. Fkt., 10c; V\ oz., 50c. 
799 MIXED. White and pink. Fkt., 10c; Va oz -> 40c. 
VIOLA. See Perennial page 51. 
Wallflower 
804 EARLY WONDER MIXED. A recent novelty from Europe. 
If planted in early spring will be in full bloom by early 
summer. The flowers are equal to the perennial in size and 
every respect. It was developed by crossing the Perennial 
Double with the Early Annual and should thrive and bloom 
profusely in our warm and dry summers. Fkt., 15c. 
Xeranthemum - Everlasting Flower 
806 DOUBLE MIXED. Bright and pretty “Everlasting” with 
silvery foliage and silky flowers in pink, white and purple. 
Pkt., 10c. 
