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the j. chas. McCullough seed co. 
Glorious Gladioli 
Gladioli are among the most decorative plants in the garden and as cut flowers 
lend themselves readily to any arrangement. If the spikes are cut when the lowest 
flower is in bloom, the others will open in succession and remain fresh a week or ten 
days. Gladioli will thrive in almost any soil except a stiff clay. Plant the bulbs six to 
nine inches apart, the large ones four inches and the small ones two inches deep. 
Make an early planting of the smallest bulbs first as soon as the ground is suffi¬ 
ciently dry and warm. Continue to plant at intervals of two weeks during the spring 
and early summer; in this way a succession of bloom may be had from mid-summer 
until frost. A free use of water during the season of active growth, particularly as 
the buds begin to show color, will be beneficial in producing fine blossoms. In the 
autumn before freezing, they should be dug and the tops allowed to dry down, after 
which the dry tops, earth and old bulbs can be removed. Store in a cool place, secure 
from frost, until spring. 
QUEEN CITY GLADIOLUS COLLECTION 
AVE MARIA. Splendid substantial flow¬ 
ers of a light blue color with a con¬ 
trasting purple blotch. A favorite. 
Each, 8c; per doz., 85c; per 100, $8.00. 
MARMORA. A gigantic silver gray with 
rose throat. This is sometimes called 
a smoky but is more of a gray. 8-10 
perfectly placed blooms open. This is* 
one of the finest varieties on the mar¬ 
ket. Very fine used with yellow. Won¬ 
derful florist flower. Each, 6c; per doz., 
50c; per 100, $3.50. 
MINUET. Wonderfully beautiful clear 
bright pinkish lavender. 5-6 and some¬ 
times 7-9 heavily textured blooms 
open at once. Heavy foliage and fine 
grower. The lavender by which all oth¬ 
er lavenders are judged. Midseason. 
Each, 8c; per doz., 80c; per 100, $5.50. 
PICARDY. The wide open flowers, 5 to 
6 inches across, are set regularly on 
a tall spike. Wonderful light pink of 
excellent petal texture. Each, 15c; per 
doz., $1.50; per 100, $10.00. 
SPIRIT OP ST. LOUIS. Large; early; 
orange-saffron. Very sturdy plant and 
spike. Admired wherever shown. Each, 
7ic; per doz., 65c; per 100, $4.50. 
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COLLECTION A. 
COLLECTION B. 
3 of each (15 bulbs) of above varieties, postpaid, $1.00. 
6 each (30 bulbs) of above varieties, postpaid, $1.75. 
Glorious Gladioli. 
AMERICA. One of the finest varieties 
for cutting or bedding; color a beauti¬ 
ful soft flesh-pink; orchid-like in its 
coloring and texture; growth and habit 
perfect. Each, 5c; per doz., 30c; per 
100 , $ 2 . 00 . 
APRICOT GLOW. Beautiful warm Apri¬ 
cot shade. Each, 6c; per doz., 35c; per 
100, $2.50. 
BETTY NUTHALL. Double row of huge 
florets. Lovely coral-orange shades 
with pencil-lines of soft red. Each, 6c; 
per doz., 45c; per 100, $3.00. 
CRIMSON GLOW. A perfect, very large 
deep scarlet-crimson; flowers on tall, 
strong spike. Each, 5c; per doz., 30c; 
per 100, $2.00. 
DR. P. E. BENNETT. An unusual, fiery 
red, and very large flower. Each, 6c; 
per doz., 45c; per 100, $3.00. 
GIANT NYMPH. Light pink suffused 
with cream-yellow: large flowers on 
strong spikes. Each, 6c; per doz., 45tc; 
per 100, $3.00. 
GOLDEN DREAM. Tall spike of clear 
yellow blooms. The edge of the petals 
is gracefully rolled back. Each, 6c; 
per doz., 40c; per 100, $2.75. 
and shades. 
HALLEY. A delicate salmon-pink with 
rosy tinge. The lower petals have a 
creamy blotch with a stripe of bright 
red through the center. The best of 
all salmon-pinks. Each 5c; per doz, 
30c; per 100, $2.00. 
PEACE. Very large, white, with pale 
violet feathering on lower petals; flow¬ 
ers correctly placed on a tall, graceful 
spike. Each, 5c; per doz., 30c; per 
100 , $ 2 . 00 . 
W. H. PHIPPS. Ranks next to Picardy 
as the most popular pink variety. Clear 
pink blooms overlaid with salmon- 
rose. Each, 6c; per doz., 45c; per 100, 
$3.00. 
Per doz., 25c; per 100, $1.50. 
J. C. McC. SUPERB MIXTURE. Largest size bulbs. Brilliant colors 
MISCELLANEOUS SUMMER FLOWERING BULBS 
The Beautiful Amaryllis 
GIANT AMERICAN HYBRIDS A won¬ 
derful strain of new giant-flowered 
Amaryllis of free-blooming habit. The 
large flowers are composed of broad, 
overlapping petals ranging from crim¬ 
son, orange, scarlet, and light rose to 
white. The bulbs should be planted 
in 6-inch pots in garden loam enriched 
with a handful of bone fertilizer. Cov¬ 
er bulb up as far as the neck; water 
sparingly until flower stalk appears; 
then water more freely as plant ad¬ 
vances in growth. Large bulbs in mix¬ 
ture for delivery October to March. 
Each, 40c; 3 for $1.10; per doz., $4.00. 
Begonias 
Tuberous Rooted. Unexcelled for sum¬ 
mer bedding, such as lawn beds and 
borders. Make fine pot plants. When 
fully exposed to the sun the beds must 
be kept moist. All prepaid. 
Double Flowering Varieties 
DOUBLE. Crimson, pink, scarlet, white 
and yellow in separate colors. Each, 
25c; per doz, $2.25; per 100, $14.00. 
DOUBLE MIXED. Each 20c; per doz., 
$2.00; per 100, $13.00. 
Single Flowering Varieties 
SINGLE. Crimson, pink, scarlet, white 
and yellow, in separate colors. Each, 
20c; per doz., $2.00; per 100, $13.00. 
SINGLE MIXED. Each, 20c; per doz., 
$1.75; per 100, $12.00. 
Caladiums - Elephant Ear 
A vigorous growing plant which has 
tremendously large pendulous leaves 
borne on long, stiff stems. In rich soil, 
and with an abundance of moisture, as¬ 
sumes very large growth and is most 
effective either singly on lawns or plant¬ 
ed in centers of beds or as background 
for other blooming plants. 
Each 
Doz. 
7 to 
9 in. circumference. . . 
$0.07 
$0.75 
9 to 
11 in. circumference... 
.15 
1.50 
11 to 
13 in. circumference. . . 
.20 
2.00 
MAMMOTH SIZE 
13 to 
15 in. circumference... 
.30 
3.00 
Hardy Lilies 
Lilies are stately and most beautiful 
bulbous plants—producing large flowers 
of exquisite outline and varied coloring. 
They are hardy even in cold locations 
with protection, usually surviving for 
many years. Ideal locations are in the 
shrubbery or herbaceous border where 
the roots are sheltered from the hot 
sun. Groups of 6 or more lilies of a 
kind, here and there, in such situations 
are most effective. Large isolated 
clumps or beds of the varieties Auratum 
or Rubrum are very beautiful. Plant 6 
to 8 inches below the surface in light 
soils, 4 to 5 inches below in heavy soils; 
in the latter case bulbs should be sur¬ 
rounded by sand to facilitate drainage. 
REGALE LILY. The most popular lily 
ever introduced. It is absolutely hardy 
and is excellent for forcing. It has 
been predicted that this will become 
the Easter Lily of the future, and 
being so hardy, may be grown at 
home. The flowers are white, slightly 
suffused with pink on the outer edges, 
with a beautiful shade of canary- 
yellow at the center, and extending 
part way up the trumpet. It is de¬ 
lightfully perfumed, reminding one of 
Jasmine, and lacking the heavy, op¬ 
pressive odor of most lilies. Blooms 
out-of-doors early in July. Thrives in 
any good soil not too wet. Each, 25c; 
per doz., $2.50. Extra Large Bulbs, 
each, 35c; per doz., $3.50. 
AURATUM (Gold Banded Japan Lily). 
A magnificent sort producing large 
broad creamy white flowers spotted 
with maroon and having a broad band 
of gold extending the length of each 
petal. Large size bulbs. Each, 25c; 
per doz., $2.50. 
SFECIOSUM RUBRUM. A magnificent 
sort. Color blush-white with dark ma¬ 
roon spots. Very effective and hand¬ 
some. Each, 35c; per doz., $3.50. 
Madeira Vines - Mexican 
Potato 
A rapid-growing vine with Dright, 
smooth leaves which produce intense 
shade and valuable for covering fences, 
outbuildings, or screening porches. Plant 
the roots 2 inches deep. Vines should 
be trailed on strings or poles. Strong 
roots. Each, 5c; per doz., 40c; per 100, 
$3.00. 
Tuberoses 
Well-known summer flower, having a 
very sweet scent. Bulbs may be planted 
outside from April to June. 
EXCELSIOR DWARF PEARL. The best 
of all double Tuberoses, producing 
very large finely formed flowers. First 
size bulbs, each, 7c; per doz., 60c; per 
100, $4.00. 
