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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, 7c; per doz., 60c; per 100, $4.00. 
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. Ea^jh, 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, 7c; per doz., 75c; per 100, $5.00. 
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, 7c; per 
doz., 75c; per 100, $5.00. 
MAID OP ORLEANS. Milky white cream 
throat. Flowers large and beautifully 
arranged on a showy and straight 
spike. Each, 15c; per doz., $1.25; per 
100 , $ 8 . 00 . 
COLLECTION A. 3 of each (15 bulbs) of above varieties, postpaid, $1.00. 
COLLECTION B. 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. 
J. C. McC. SUPERB MIXTURE. 
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., 45c; 
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. 
Largest size bulbs. Brilliant colors 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 doa., 
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. 
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. 
Separate Colors of Giant 
American Hybrid Amaryllis 
There are many gardeners who desire 
separate colors in Amaryllis. We offer 
the most popular ones belovr. They repre¬ 
sent a vigorous, free-flowering strain 
bound to give satisfaction. 
Red. Red. with White Star 
Variegated Pink and White. 
Any of the above, 75c each; 3 for $2.00; 
$7.50 per doz. 
TUBEROUS 
Begonias rooted 
DOUBLE. Crimson, pink, scarlet, white 
and yellow in separate colors. Each, 
20c; per doz., $2.00; per 100, $14.00. 
DOUBLE MIXED. Each 20c; per doz., 
$2.00; per 100, $13.00. 
SINGLE. Crimson, pink, scarlet, white 
and yellow, in separate colors. Each, 
20c; par 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. 
7 
to 
9 
in. 
circumference. . 
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$0.75 
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11 
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circumference. 
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1.50 
11 
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13 
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. .20 
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. . .30 
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Madeiro Vines - 
A rapid-growing vine with bright, 
smooth leaves which produce intense 
shade and valuable for covering fences, 
outbuildings, or screening porches. Plant 
the roots 2 inches deep. 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 DWARP PEARL. The best 
of all double Tuberoses, producing 
very large finely formed flowers. Plrst 
size bulbs, each, 7c; per doz., 50c; per 
100, $3.50. 
New Giant Montbretias 
These new hybrid Montbretias have 
flowers of largest size and beautiful rich 
colors. The individual blooms are nearly 
3 inches in diameter. They are borne on 
slender, wiry, branching stems frequent¬ 
ly over 3 feet high. They are gay and 
attractive in the garden during late sum¬ 
mer and fall, also giving wonderful ma¬ 
terial for cutting. Plant in April or May. 
Special Mixture, each, 10c; per doz., $1.00; 
per 100, $7.00. 
Hardy Lilies 
AURATUM (Gold-Banded Japan Lily). 
A large, graceful, fragrant flower com¬ 
posed of 6 petals of a delicate ivory- 
white color, thickly studded with ma¬ 
roon spots and striped through the 
center with golden yellow. Height, 3 to 
5 feet. July to September. Large bulbs, 
25c each; $2.50 per doz. 
REGALE. The fragrant flowers are white, 
shading to pale yellow in the center, 
with a pink tinge on the outer edges. 
It grows 3 to 4 feet high, and is ex¬ 
tremely hardy. Blooms in July. Large 
bulbs, 25c each; $2.50 per doz. Extra- 
large bulbs, 35c each; $3.50 per doz. 
SPECIOSUM MAGNIFICUM (Rubrum). 
Rich ruby carmine, margined white; 
stout of substance and broad of petal. 
A very prominent variety due to its 
vigorous growth as well as the size 
and depth of coloring. Blooms in 
August. 35c each; $3.50 per doz. 
HENRYI. One of the best border Lilies, 
being 6 to 8 feet high when established, 
and bearing 18 to 20 flowers of a deep 
orange-yellow. Does well in both light 
and heavy soils; prefers soil with a 
mixture of peat. Plant 8 to 10 inches 
deep. Blooms in August. 25c each; 
$2.50 per doz. 
TENUIFOLIUM. A small Lily of bril¬ 
liant coloring—deep waxy scarlet. A 
gem in the rock garden as well as in 
the border. Prefers a cool, damp, loamy 
soil and partial shade, but does well 
anywhere in well-drained soil. June 
flowering. 20 c each; $2.00 per doz. 
TIGRINUM SPLENDENS. The finest 
form of Tiger Lily with the richest 
color. The large flowers are of a dark 
salmon-orange, spotted with glossy 
black. Easy to grow. August and 
September blooming. 20 c each; $2.00 
per doz. 
