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the j. chas. McCullough seed co. 
Flower Seeds for Greenhouse Culture 
Primula Obconica 
Calceolaria 
1084 “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 
1085 GRANDIFLORA, JAMES’ STRAIN. A fine exhibition 
strain with immense flowers and vivid colorings. Fkt., 35c. 
1086 STELLATA, FELTHAM BEAUTY. A beautiful mixture 
of many colors. Fkt., 35c. 
Cyclamen 
1087 FERSICUM GIGANTEUM MIXED. One of the finest 
strains of large flowered English Cyclamen, comprising the 
best shades and colors. Various shades of white, pink, crim¬ 
son and dark red. Greenhouse perennial. Fkt., 35c. 
1088 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 early winter. 
1C89 MALACOIDES FIMBRIATA. Lovely pink flowers, deli¬ 
cately fringed. Fkt., 35c. 
Smilax 
1090 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. V\ oz., 25c; oz., 75c; pkt., 10c. 
VINES — Climbers and Trailers 
Ampelopsis - Boston Ivy 
1091 VEITCHI. Leaves are olive-green turning to scarlet in 
autumn. Hardy; grows 30-60 feet. Clings firmly and perma¬ 
nently to walls, trees, etc. Fkt., 10c. 
Balloon Vine - Love-in-a-Puff 
1092 A rapid-growing annual climber succeeding best in light 
soil and in a warm situation. Has white flowers and bright 
green seed vessels which look like miniature balloons and 
therefore always arouse great interest. Fkt., 10c; oz., 25c. 
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. 
1093 BALSAM AFFLE. Like Balsam Pear with foliage smaller 
and smaller fruits, very nearly round. Green striped when . 
young, afterwards becoming scarlet. oz., 25c; pkt., 10c. 
1094 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. Vi oz., 25c; pkt., 10c. 
Canary Bird Flower 
1095 CANARY BIRD FLOWER. A beautiful climber with small 
beautiful, rich yellow flowers and dark foliage, the leaves 
resembling palm leaves. Quick grower, attaining a height of 
12 feet. Blooms profusely, July until frost. Fkt., 10c. 
Cardinal Climber 
1096 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. V4 oz., 35c; pkt., lOo. 
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. 
1097 Blue. V4 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. About 15 feet high. 
1098 Mixed. Scarlet and white. V4 oz., 25c; pkt., 10c. 
Gourds 
Interesting in the Garden—Decorative in the House 
Rapid growing annual climbers suitable for sowing around 
arbors, trellises, fencing, etc. Large fruited gourds are used 
as dippers, bird houses, etc., and the small fruited gourds are 
enormously popular for table decorations. 
SMALL FRUITS 
1099 APPLE SHAPED. Striped. 
1100 BOTTLE. Miniature. 
1101 EGG SHAPED. 
1102 FEAR. Striped yellow and green. 
1103 SPOON. 
1104 TURK’S CAP. 
1105 WARTED SORTS MIXED. 
Any of above, pkt., 10c; 1 oz., 35c. 
1106 SMALL VARIETIES MIXED. 
Fkt., 10c; 1 oz., 25c. 
LARGE FRUITS 
1107 BIRD’S NEST. For bird houses. 
1108 CALABASH. (Pipe Gourd, Pow¬ 
der Horn or Penguin Gourd). 
1109 DIPPER. Used for dippers. 
1110 DISH CLOTH. 
1111 HERCULES’ CLUB. 
Price: Any of above, pkt., 10c; 
1 oz., 35c. 
1112 LARGE VARIETIES MIXED. 
Fkt., 10c; oz., 25c. 
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. 
1113 MIXED COLORS. Oz., 25c; pkt., 10c. 
Ice Plant - Mesembryanthemum 
@1114 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. V4 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. 
1115 GIANT FINK HYBRID. A beautiful lavender-pink. Large 
flowers, large sub-tropical foliage. y 2 oz., 35c; oz., 60c; pkt., 
10 c. 
1116 SKY BLUE. Large sky-blue flowers. Blooms profusely. 
A strong growing vine, excellent for porches, garden houses, 
etc. Blooms late September and October. V4 oz., 50c; pkt., 10c. 
1117 GIANT WHITE. The vines are just covered with im¬ 
mense white flowers, opening in the evening and remaining 
open during cloudy days. y 2 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. 
1118 ROSE MARIE. We have the pleasure of 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. H °z. 25c; pkt. 10c. 
1119 HEAVENLY BLUE. Immense flowers of bright sky-blue, 
very beautiful. V4 oz., 50o; pkt., 10c. 
1120 JAPANESE. Largest flowers, often 3 inches across, in 
magnificent colors and brilliantly marked. Oz., 25c; pkt., 10c. 
NASTURTIUM. (Tall). See page 35. 
Passion Flower 
1121 COERULEA. Quick growing vine, with gorgeous, clear 
blue flowers of extraordinary design. Fkt.. 15c. 
Scarlet* Runner Beans 
1122. A splendid ornamental climbing 
bean bearing handsome large sprays 
of bright scarlet, pea-shaped blos¬ 
soms. Large, showy, rich green fo¬ 
liage that gives ample shade. Fkt., 
10c; V4 lb., 15c; y 2 lb., 25c; lb., 45c. 
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. 
1123 MIXED. oz., 30c; pkt., 10c. 
Ornamental Gourds 
