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McCullough’s Seeds of Annual Flowers 
The life of the true Annual does not extend longer than one season. 
ripens its seed and perishes in the same year. 
They have many advantages. 
Itself the product of a seed, the plant produces flowers, 
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 fill up gaps in the Perennial border and to 
succeed plantings of spring-blooming bulbs, such as Tulips, Hyacinths, etc. 4 , 
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. . X 
A succession of bloom may be had by occasional sowing of many sorts, such as Alyssum, Candytuft, Eschscholtzia, Zinnias, etc. 
In the latitude of Cincinnati, Ohio, these sowings may be made as late as July Ist to 15th. Another method now being used 
more than ever is the autumn planting of Annual seeds for early spring bloom, such as Cornflowers, Gypsophila, 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 find that the seed has 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 thoroughly and allow to drain and then sow seed thinly in rows. Cover with paper or glass to conserve 
moisture. Plant out when all danger of frost has passed. 60me 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 MIDGET BLUE. Very dwarf, 
grewing 2 to 3 inches high with deli- 
cate, fine foliage, practically smother- 
ed with small, true Ageratum-blue 
flowers. Awarded a Silver Medal in the 
1989 All-America Trials. PkKt., 15c. 
®402 BLUE BALL. The plants are com- 
pact and about 4 inches high. Growth 
uniform and even, broad green foliage 
with flowers of a rich shade of blue. 
PkKt., 15c; 1/16 oz., 25c. 
#403 DWARF BLUE CAP. The plants 
are tiny mounds of flowers, which are 
large and compact and a deep rich blue. 
The foliage is small and inconspicu- 
ous, PkKt., 15¢, 
404 BLUE PERFECTION. Large heads 
of deep blue flowers in abundance. 
Fine for cutting. Height 12 inches. 
4% 02., 25c; pkt., 10c. 
®405 FAIRY PINK. A dwarf compact 
Ageratum of a delightful soft salmon- 
rose-pink color. Height 5 inches. Pkt., 
15c, 
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. 
®406 CARPET OF SNOW. Of creeping 
habit, forming a denSe carpet of beau- 
tiful white flowers. Height 4 inches. 
4 oz., 25c; pkt., 10c. 
®407 TOM THUMB (Little Gem). A 
splendid sort for edges, borders or rock 
work. Height about 6 inches. A com- 
pact mass of bloom 12 to 15 inches 
across, % 02. 25c; 1 oz., 75c; pkt., 10c. 
408 SWEET. Height about 8 to 10 inches 
but spreading. Oz., 25c; pkt., 10c. 
409 VIOLET QUEEN. From the orig- 
inal white form of Alyssum some col- 
ored varieties have been developed, but 
none of a very decided shade. The flow- 
ers of Violet Queen are very bright 
violet holding its color well in the hot 
sun. 4 02., 50c; pkt., 15c. 
SAXATILE COMPACTUM. See perennial 
page 43. 
Amaranthus 
Effective plants because of their bril- 
liantly colored foliage. Flowers are in- 
teresting. Best in sunny positions on 
rather poor soil. 
410 MOLTEN FIRE. Brilliant poinsettia- 
like tips. Pkt., 10c. 
411 TRICOLOR (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 BLUE BIRD. A dwarf compact type, 
18 inches high, with indigo-blue blos- 
soms. Blooms freely during late spring 
and summer. %4 0oz., 25c; pkt., 10c, 
For Anchusa Italica, see Perennial 
List, page 43. 
PLEASE NOTE: All 10c pkts., 3 pkts. for 25c. All 15c pkts. 2 pkts. for 25c. All 20c pkts., 3 pkts. for 50c. All 25c pkts., 
3 pkts. for 65c. All 35c pkts., 3 pkts. for $1.00. 
WHEN ORDERING, SEE PAGE 64 OF THIS CATALOG 
