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1540 Larkspur, Giant Imperial Pink King 
This variety is a lovely soft, yet vibrant, shade of salmon-rose, the color so much 
in demand for cut flowers. The fully double 2-inch florets are composed of rounded 
broad petals which are evenly and closely spaced on the stems, giving that well-known 
heavy Hollyhock-like cutting spike characteristic of the King type. Cutting spikes will 
be 24 inches or more in length, the straight stiff stems coming from low on the plants 
which reach a height of 54% feet. The basal-branched character gives several fine spikes 
of bloom on each plant. Pink King is one of the earliest to bloom. f 
In growing Larkspurs in the garden outside bear in mind that they are cool weather; 
plants and the seed can be sown in the fall from August to November or very early ™ 
in the spring. Pkt., 20c; 3 for 50c. 
1541 Larkspur, Empress Shell-Pink 
This variety makes bushy compact growth and is sturdy enough to carry its heavy 
masses of flowers without support. Shell-Pink grows to a height of 36 inches yet will . 
retain that essential graceful appearance always associated with Larkspur. Short 
lateral branches bearing scores of large double florets enable this variety to be used 
for cutting. It is best suited for borders or mass work and will become most popular 
with the home gardener. Pkt., 20c; 3 for 50c. 
1542 Phlox Gigantea, Rosy Morn 
This new variety possesses the large size blooms, the free flowering quality and the 
fine habit of Gigantea Art Shades and Salmon Glory. If grown with ordinary care the 
blooms will be larger than a half dollar. An extremely refreshing, gay and bright color 
combination of rose-pink with a white eye. Somewhat the same color as found in the 
popular Petunia Rosy Morn except that the rose-pink in the new Phlox is much deeper, 
providing a color that will not fade in the strong sun. Awarded Bronze Medal All- 
America Trials 1940. Pkt., 25c. 
1543 New Giant Crested Howard Zinnia 
The illustration on this page tells the tale of this marvelous new strain of Zinnia. 
They are the result of a direct cross between the smaller flower Scabious-Flowered class 
and those of the Giant Dahlia-Flowered Section. The blooms average from 4 to 5 
inches in diameter with a full rounded cushiony center surrounded by broad guard 
petals after the style of the Pyrethrum or Painted Daisy. The colors included in this 
strain are bright and fresh, and contain almost all known colors and shades found in 
this most popular of annual plants, beautiful shades of orange, orange-scarlet, yellow, 
rose, maize and crimson predominating. As a cut flower or as an annual for garden 
borders they are without peer. They will undoubtedly become an important cut flower 
for home and florist use. It bas taken over 10 years of work since the original crosses 
were made, to perfect the type, and at the present time the flowers will produce 75 
per cent true to type. Pkt., 25c. 















1544 Black Ruby Lilliput Zinnia Fe uae praia staat: 
A new color in Lilliput Zinnia, a rich blackish maroon. While the color is 
extremely deep it is by no means dull, for the velvety texture of the petals 
gives it a very rich appearance. Flowers are double, 1 to 1% inches in 
diameter and the same in depth. They are borne on very long, straight and 
wiry stems so highly prized for cutting. Plants form erect bushes 2 feet 
tall with a spread of about 1144 feet. Pkt., 25c. 
Plan Your Vegetatle 
Garden Now! 
GARDEN 
DEFENSE 
OF COUNTRY 
AND HOME 

@ There can be noreserve of Fresh green 
vegetables except ta gardena. 
The interruption of the rapid transport of 
these foods to market next summer, may Cause 
widespread shortage OverncgAZ. 
The vital importance of these protective, 
vilemmin nich foods in the diet.especially of 
children is well established 
You can protect your family and contribute to 
national preparedness by growing a large 
part of the vert eee you need 
in yourtoun ata 
Be , , PLAN AND PLANT EARLY, 
Roots: FOR WHATEVER MAY COME ! 
For a complete list of McCullough’s Vegetable 
Seeds with cultural directions, see pages 3 to 21 
inclusive. 

Zinnia, New Howard Crested 
