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the j. chas. McCullough seed co. 
Flower Seeds for Greenhouse Culture 
Calceolaria 
1061 “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 
hybrids. We offer them in a mixture which will produce ten 
to twelve varied colorings, possessing all the valuable char¬ 
acteristics of the parent variety. The plants bear immense 
trusses of bloom throughout the summer. Fkt., 50c. 
Cineraria 
1062 GRANDIFLORA JAMES’ STRAIN. A fine exhibition strain 
with immense flowers and vivid colorings. Fkt., 35c. 
1063 STELLATA PELTHAM BEAUTY. A beautiful mixture 
of many colors. Fkt., 35c. 
Cyclamen 
1064 FERSICUM 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 
1067 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 Obconica 
1065 GIGANTEA MIXED. Splendid range of colors; flowers 
very large, growth vigorous. Fkt., 35c. 
Primula Malacoides - Giant Baby Primrose 
Primula Malacoides should not be sown as early as Primula 
Sinensis or Primula Obconica, but should be started about June 
for blooming in early winter. 
1066 MALACOIDES FIMBRIATA. Lovely pink flowers, deli¬ 
cately fringed. PkL., 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 44. GERBERAS, see page 47. 
BEGONIAS, see page 29. GYFSOFHILAS, see page 32. 
CALENDULAS, see page 29. LARKSPUR, see page 33. 
CANDYTUFT, see page 30. NEMESIA, see page 35. 
CARNATIONS, see page 30. PANSIES, see page 35. 
CORNFLOWER, see page 30. SNAFDRAGONS, see page 27. 
DIDISCUS, see page 31. SALPIGLOSSIS, see page 38. 
GERANIUMS, see page 32. SCHIZANTHUS, see page 39. 
SWEET PEAS, see page 39. 
VINES — Climbers and Trailers 
Ampelopsis - Boston Ivy 
1068 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, 
rather large leaves and are very graceful. 
1069 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. 
1070 BALSAM FEAR. 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. oz., 25c; pkt., 10c. 
Canary Bird Flower 
1071 CANARY BIRD FLOWER. A beautiful climber with small 
beautiful, rich yellow flowers and dark foliage, the leaves 
resembling palm leaves. It is a quick grower attaining a 
height of 12 feet. Blooms profusely from July until frost. 
Fkt., 10c. 
Cardinal Climber 
1072 The most brilliant, beautiful and distinct annual climber 
introduced for many years. Rapid grower with branching 
habit; flowers all summer; cardinal-red clusters, 15 to 25 
feet. 14 oz., 35c; pkt., 10c. 
Cobaea Scandens 
An attractive, rapid growing climber with large bell-shaped 
flowers which at first are green but gradually change to a deep 
violet-blue. The foliage is handsome, dark green; a great pro¬ 
fusion of tendrils is produced and it is valuable for arches, 
trellises, arbors, and attains a height of 30 feet in a season. 
1073 Blue. ^4 oz., 25c; pkt., 10c. 
Cypress Vine 
A beautiful rapid growing climber with delicately cut vivid 
green foliage and star like flowers which make a most effective 
contrast with the leaves. Annual. 
Seed is usually sown outdoors where the plants are to re¬ 
main, covering 1 y 2 inches deep. About 15 feet high. 
1074 MIXED. Scarlet and white. *4 oz., 25c; pkt., 10c. 
Gourds 
1075 DIFFER. Fruit makes an excellent dipper and may be 
used for wren’s nest. Oz., 25c; pkt., 10 cl 
1076 MIXED. Mixture of small sorts including many curiously 
shaped and ornamental sorts. Oz., 25c; pkt., 10c. 
Hyacinth Bean - Dolichos Lablab 
A beautiful tender annual bearing large clusters of purple 
and white flowers which are afterwards followed by orna¬ 
mental purple seed pods. Height. 15 to 20 feet. 
1077 MIXED COLORS. Oz., 25c; pkt., 10c. 
Ice Plant - Mesembryanthemum 
@1078 Valuable for hanging baskets, rockwork, vases and win¬ 
dow boxes. It is curious growing, the leaves and stems ap¬ 
pearing as though covered with ice crystals. A tender trail¬ 
ing annual growing about 6 inches high and the vines will 
extend 2 feet long. 14 oz., 25c; pkt., 10c. 
Moonflowers 
These beautiful climbers grow rapidly and will reach a 
height of 20 to 30 feet. For best results, start seeds indoors 
and set plants out when weather has become warm. Soaking 
the seed in warm water for 24 hours is beneficial. 
1079 GIANT PINK HYBRID. A beautiful lavender-pink. Large 
flowers, large sub-tropical foliage. 14 oz., 35c; oz., 60c; pkt., 
10c. 
1080 SKY BLUE. Large sky blue flowers. Blooms profusely. 
A strong growing vine, excellent for porches, garden houses, 
etc. Blooms late September and October. oz , 50c; pkt., 10c. 
1081 GIANT WHITE. The vines are just covered with im¬ 
mense white flowers, opening in the evening and remaining 
open during cloudy days. y z oz., 30c; oz., 50c; pkt., 10c. 
Morning Glories 
The well-known and popular hardy annual climbers which 
produce large trumpet-like flowers of many brilliant colors. 
Seed is sown where they are to bloom, thinning as may be 
desired. Height, 10 to 15 feet. 
1082 ROSE MARIE. We have the pleasure in offering an early, 
free-flowering double form of Ipomoea. Flowers are a beau¬ 
tiful shade of deep rose of double and semi-double form. We 
predict Rose Marie will become as popular as Ipomoea 
Heavenly Blue Morning Glory is today. V4 oz < 25c; pkt., 10c. 
1083 HEAVENLY BLUE. Immense flowers of bright sky blue, 
very beautiful. V4 oz., 50c; pkt., 10c. 
1084 JAPANESE. Flowers of largest size, often 3 inch across, 
in magnificent colors and brilliantly marked. Oz., 25c; 
pkt., 10c. 
NASTURTIUM. (Tall). See page 35. 
Thunbergia - Black-Eyed Susan 
An attractive climber growing 4 to 6 feet long which is 
largely used for garden vases, window-boxes, hanging baskets, 
etc. Flowers are about 1 inch across, being of creamy white, 
buff and orange colors with very dark brown throats; very 
free-blooming. A very attractive plant both in foliage and in 
abundance of flowers. 
1085 MIXED. Colors, creamy white, buff and orange. V4 oz., 
30; pkt , 10c. 
Morning Glories, Heavenly Blue. 
