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McCULLOUGH'S SEEDS 
McCullough’s Seeds of Annual Flowers 
The life of the true Annual does not extend longer than one season. Itself the product of a seed, the plant produces flowers, 
ripens its seed and perishes In the same year. 
They have many advantages. The seeds of Annuals are inexpensive, the flowers can be enjoyed both by the home renter as 
well as the home owner. Because of their short period of growth, they can be used to All up gaps in the Perennial border and to 
succeed plantings of spring-blooming bulbs, such as Tulips, Hyacinths, etc. 
Annuals have a delicate beauty all their own and no plants surpass them in brilliancy for summer display. They furnish ma¬ 
terial for a whole garden, as well as cut flowers for home decoration. 
A succession of bloom may be had by occasional sowing of many sorts, such as Alyssum, Candytuft, Eschscholtzla, Zinnias, etc. 
In the latitude of Cincinnati, Ohio, these sowings may be made as late as July 1st to 16th. Another method now being used 
more than ever is the autumn planting of Annual seeds for early spring bloom, such as Cornflowers, Gypsophlla, Larkspur, 
Petunias, etc. 
This year we have segregated the flower seeds, placing Annuals in one group, followed by Perennials, Vines and those for green¬ 
house culture. Consult the index if in doubt. 
NOTE: We send out no untested seed and when failure occurs, we invariably And that the seed had been planted too deep or 
the soil has been permitted to become excessively dry, or the reverse, while germination is taking place. 
Seeds of Annuals, unless otherwise noted, should be started Indoors in a light, sifted soil with sand and humus or clean leaf- 
mold added. Water the soil thoroughiy and allow to drain and then sow seed thinly in rows. Cover with paper or glass to conserve 
moisture. Plant out when all danger nf frnst has passed. Some Annuals may also be sown where they are to flower, the young 
plants later being thinned out. 
All varieties marked with an ® throughout the list of Annual flower seeds are especially suitable for the rock garden. 
Ageratum - Floss Flower 
One of the best bedding plants, being 
literally a sheet of bloom from early 
summer till frost. Easily raised from 
seed started in a hotbed and in May 
transferred to the garden, 4 to 6 Inches 
apart. Can also be sown outdoors in May. 
@401 BIiXXE BAIiIi. The plants are com¬ 
pact and about 4 inches high. Growth 
uniform and even, broad green foliage 
with flower.s of a rich shade of blue. 
Pkt., 15c; 1/16 oz,, 2Sc. 
@402 DWABr BIiUB CAP. This is by 
far the best all around dwarf Agera- 
tum yet produced. The plants are tiny 
mounds of flowers, which are large and 
compact and a deep rich blue. The fo¬ 
liage is small and inconspicuous, so the 
effect is that of a solid mass of flow¬ 
ers, making a narrow ribbon of color 
around a flower border. Pkt., 15c. 
403 BX.UE PERFECTION. Large heads 
of deep blue flowers in abundance. Fine 
for cutting. Height 12 inches. oz., 
25c; pkt., 10c. 
@404 FAIRY FINB^ A dwarf compact 
Ageratum of a delightful soft salmon- 
rose-plnk color. Height, 5 Inches. Pkt., 
20c. 
Alyssum 
A fragrant edging plant with small, 
white flowers in great profusion through¬ 
out the summer and autumn. Useful for 
borders and window-boxes. For Alyssum 
saxatile see Perennial List. 
@405 MINIMUU. Miniature sort. The 
dwarfest of all; tiny, compact little 
plants only 2 inches high, smothered 
with small, pure white flowers. ^ oz., 
25c; pkt., 10c. 
@406 CARPET OF SHOW. Of creeping 
habit, forming a dense carpet of beau¬ 
tiful white flowers. Height, 4 inches. 
H oz., 25c; pkt., 10c. 
@407 TOK THXTKB. A splendid sort for 
edges, borders, or rock work. Height, 
about 6 Inches. A compact mass of 
bloom 12 to 15 Inches across. oz., 
25c; 1 oz., 75c; pkt., 10c. 
408 SWEET. Height, about 8 to 10 Inches 
but spreading Oz., 25c; pkt., 10c. 
409 EIEAC QUEEN. Is of dwarf, com¬ 
pact habit and the deep lavender-like 
flowers are borne in profusion. M oz.. 
25c; 1 oz., 75c; pkt., lOo. 
Amaranthus 
Effective plants because of their bril¬ 
liantly colored foliage. Flowers are in¬ 
teresting. Best In sunny positions on 
rather poor soil. 
410 acOETEN FIBB. Brilliant Polnsettla- 
like tips. Pkt., 10c. 
411 TRICOEOB (Joseph’s Coat). 2% ft. 
The inner foliage is of blackest bronze, 
tipped with green, the outer bright 
scarlet and gold. Pkt., 10c. 
Anchusa 
412 BEUB BIBB. A dwarf compact type. 
18 inches high, with Indigo-blue blos¬ 
soms. Blooms freely during late spring 
and summer. oz., 25o; pkt., lOc. 
For Anchusa Itallca see Perennial List, 
page 43. 
PEEASE NOTE: All 10c pkts., 3 pkts. for 25o. All 15c packets, 2 pkts. for 25c. All 20c pkts., 3 pkts. for 50c. All 25c pkts.. 
3 pkts. for 65o. All 35c pkta. 3 pkts. for 81.00. 
WHEN ORDEBING, SEE PAGE 64 OF TmS CATAEOG. 
