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the j. chas. McCullough seed co. 
GOURD SHOW 
Sponsored by The J. Chas. McCullough Seed Company, in collaboration 
with the Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and West Virginia Garden Clubs. 
OPEN TO ALL — Membership in Garden Clubs not necessary to enter. 
PLACE -Show will be held November 9th, 10th, 1 1, 1939—at 
the j. chas. McCullough seed company 
230 EAST FOURTH STREET 
CINCINNATI, OHIO 
Send your cured gourds to above address with carrying charges prepaid. No entry fee required. Any number of gourds may 
be entered. All gourds not removed at close of show will be held for the owner only until November 30th, 1939. 
AWARDS— 
Merchandise orders will be given for First, Second and Third Awards, in each of the following 
classes: 
(1 ) Small Varieties 
(2) Large Varieties 
(3) Arrangements 
Judges will be chosen from the Garden Clubs. The decision of the judges will be final. Write for entry tags at once. 
Seeds of Curious and Ornamental 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. 
Culture. Gourd seeds are usually sown in the open ground in 
May. In order to increase the size of the gourds, holes may be 
dug 18 inches deep and filled with manure upon which is placed 
a layer of soil 6 to 8 inches thick. In this soil the seed is sown 
2 or 3 seeds to each hole. For a normal crop of gourds this 
procedure is not necessary as they will thrive in any good 
garden loam. For an early crop seed may be sown in pots placed 
in hotbeds and set out into the open ground when all danger of 
frost is passed. This adds to the time of maturing the gourds 
on the vine. When very large fruits are desired, only two or 
three should be left on each plant. The branches should then 
be cut a few leaves beyond the last fruit. 
Small Fruited Gourds 
1084 APPLE SHAPED. Striped. 
1085 BOTTLE. Miniature. 
1086 PLAT STRIPED. Flat, round, 
green and white stripes. 
1087 EGG SHAPED. 
1088 HORNED CUCUMBER. 
1089 ORANGE. In color and shape. 
1090 ORNAMENTAL POMEGRAN- 
ITE or QUEEN’S SWEET POCKET 
MELON. Fruit deliciously perfumed 
and may be carried in the pocket or 
laid among the linens. 
1091 FEAR. Striped green and white. 
1092 FEAR. Striped yellow and green. 
1093 FEAR. White. 
1094 SPOON. Small ball-shaped long 
slender neck. By slicing off a side 
a satisfactory spoon is made. 
1095 TURK’S TURBAN. Mauve-red and green. 
1096 WARTED. Mixed colors and shapes. 
Any of the above: Pkt., 10c; 1 oz., 35c. 
1097 SMALL VARIETIES MIXED. Pkt., 10c; OZ., 25c. 
Large Fruited Gourds 
Ornamental Gourds 
1098 ACORN or LARGE TURK’S 
TURBAN. Yellow and orange. 
1099 BIRD’S NEST. 
1100 BISHOP’S MITRE. Three-col- 
ored, shaped like Bishop’s Crown. 
1101 CALIBASH or PIPE GOURD 
(Powder Horn or Pinquin Gourd). 
Odd shaped fruit used in making 
pipes. 
1102 CAVE MAN’S CLUB. Knobby, 
club shaped, dark green. 
1103 DIPPER. Used for dippers, also 
for bird nests. 
1104 DISH CLOTH. 
1105 GIANT BOTTLE or CHINESE 
WATER JUG. 
1106 HERCULES CLUB. Club shaped, 
2 to 3 feet long. 
1107 MALABAR. Green striped fruits, 
8 to 10 inches long. 
1108 SUGAR TROUGH. Thick shells, 
very durable. 
Price of any of the above: Pkt., 10c; 1 oz., 35c. 
1109 GREEN SNAKE. Fruits up to 10 feet long in fantastic 
forms. Pkt., 15c; oz., $1.00. 
1110 LARGE VARIETIES MIXED. Pkt., 10c; OZ., 25c. 
VINES — Climbers and Trailers 
Balsam 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. 
1114 BALSAM APPLE. Like Balsam Pear with foliage smaller 
and smaller fruits, very nearly round. Green striped when 
young, afterwards becoming scarlet. V4 oz m 25c; pkt., 10c. 
Cardinal Climber 
1117. 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. oz., 35c; pkt., 10c. 
Cypress Vine 
A beautiful rapid growing climber with delicately cut vivid 
green foliage and starlike flowers which make a most effective 
contrast with the leaves. Annual. About 15 feet high. 
1119 MIXED. Scarlet and white. % 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. 
1123 SKY BLUE. Large sky-blue flowers. Blooms profusely. 
A strong growing vine, excellent for porches, garden houses, 
etc. Blooms late September and October. y± oz., 50c; pkt., 10c. 
1124 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. 
SCARLETT O’HARA. See novelty page 23. 
1126 HEAVENLY BLUE. Immense flowers of bright sky-blue 
very beautiful. y 4 oz., 50c; pkt., 10c. 
1127 JAPANESE. Largest flowers, often 3 inches across, in 
magnificent colors and brilliantly marked. Oz., 25c; pkt., 10c, 
