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“KEEP ‘EM GROWIN’ ” 
Gardeners, whether they be amateurs or professionals, have a momentous task at their doorstep. Like England, in the early 
part of the war, it will be all too easy for Americans to neglect flowers and ornamental plants. ; 
Some tools, fertilizers, insecticides and fungicides are gradually fading from the picture. To keep plants growing against 
such obstacles requires the courage of a god. That gardeners have that fortitude remains to be demonstrated. 
We cannot afford to lose the beauty around us. Life will be drab, in any event. Sooner or later, we will awaken to the 
need of the finer things in life. While there is still time, we should preserve the growing plants to the best of our ability. Fine 
gardens were made before we had modern equipment. It may require more time and patience, but to keep them growing and 
blooming is our task for the duration. 
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 fill up gaps in the Perennial border and to succeed plantings of spring-blooming bulbs, such as Tulips, Hyacinths, ete. Annuals — 
have a delicate beauty all their own and no plants surpass them in brilliancy for summer display. They furnish material 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, 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 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 greenhouse 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 soil thoroughly, allow to drain, then sow seed thinly in rows. Cover with paper or glass to conserve moisture. 
Plant out when all danger of frost has passed. May also be sown where they are to flower, thinning out the young plants later. 
All varieties marked with an ® throughout the list of Annual flower seeds are especially suitable for the rock garden. 
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Acroclinium 
401 SENSATION GIANTS. A hardy early 
blooming annual that is highly recom- 
mended for the home gardener. Picked 
in the bud and hung out to dry, they 
will last indefinitely and can be a 
source of enjoyment when few flowers 
are available. Pkt., 15c. 
Ageratum - Floss Flower 
One of the best bedding plants, being 
literally a sheet of bloom from early 
summer till frost. Hasily raised from 
seed started in a hotbed and in May 
transferred to the garden, 4 to 6 inches 
apart. Can algo be sown outdoors in May. 
®402 MIDGET BLUE. Very dwarf, 
grewing 2 to 8 inches high with deli- 
cate, fine foliage, practically smother- 
ed with small, true Ageratum-blue 
flowers. Awarded a Silver Medal in the 
1939 All-America Trials. Pkt., 15c. 
®403 DWARF BLUE BEDDER. Hardy 
annual, Average height 4 inches. 
Comes very true from seed. Its habits, 
both flower and foliage, are very uni- 
form.. Plants are very dwarf and com- 
pact and are covered with large, deep 
lavender-blue flowers. Pkt., 15¢c. 
404 BLUE PERFECTION. Large heads 
of deep blue flowers in abundance. 
Fine for cutting. Height 12 inches. 
yy o£., 250; pkt., 10c. 
®405 FAIRY PINK. A dwarf compact 
Ageratum of a delightful soft salmon- 
pon esa color, Height 5 inches. Pkt., 
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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. 
Y% oz., 25¢c; pkt., 10c. 
@®407 TOM T MB (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, % 0z., 25c; 1 oz., 75c; pkt., 10c. 
408 SWEET. Height about 8 to 10 inches 
but spreading. Oz., 50c; pkt., 10c. 
409 VIOLET QUEEN. From the orig- 
inal white form of Alyssum some col- 
ored varieties have been developed, but 
noné of a very decided shade. The flow- 
ers of Violet Queen are very bright 
violet holding its color well in the hot 
sun. 4 0z., 50c; pkt., 15c. 
SAXATILE COMPACTUM. See perennial 
page 42. 
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 innér 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. % oz., 25c; pkt., 10c,_—_. 
For Anchusa Italica, see Perennial 
List, page 42. 
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