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 fill 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 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. 
group, followed by Perennials and Vines. 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. 
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, 
growing Z to 3 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. 
®402 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-hlne flawers Pkt., 15c, 
403 BLUE PERFECTION. Large heads 
of deep blue flowers in abundance. 
Fine for cutting. Height 12 inches. 
¥% oz., 25c; pkt., 10c. 
®404 FAIRY PINK. A dwarf compact 
Ageratum of a delightful soft saimon- 
pentap ia color. Height 5 inches. Pkt., 
5c. 

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 CARPET OF SNOW. Of creeping 
habit, forming a denSe carpet of beau- 
tiful white flowers. Height 4 inches. 
% oz., 30c; pkt., 10c. 
®406 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. % oz., 25c; 1 oz., 75c; pkt., 10c. 
407 SWEET. Height about 8 to 10 inches 
but spreading. Oz., 50c; pkt., 10c. ' 
408 VIOLET QUEEN. From the orig- 
inal wnite form of Alyssum some col- 
ored varieties nave heen develoned. but 
none of a very decided shade. The tlow- 
ers of Violet Queen are very bright 
violet holding its eolor well in the hot 
sun, ¥ oz., 45c; pkt., 15c. 
SAXATILE COMPACTUM. See perennial 
page 22. 
WHEN ORDERING, SEE PAGE 64 OF THIS CATALOG 
This year we have segregated the flower seeds, placing Annuals in one 
Amaranthus er 
Effective plants because of their bril- 
liantly colored foliage. Flowers are in- 
teresting. Best in sunny positions on’ 
rather poor soil. io ena 
409 MOLTEN FIRE. Brilliant Poinsettia- — 
like tips. Fkt., 15c. jf. Oa 
410 TRICOLOR (Joseph’s Coat). 2% ft. 
The inner foliage 1s of blackest bronze. 
tipped with green, the outer bright 
searlet and gold. Pkt.. 10c. S 















Anchusa oe 
411 BLUE BIRD. A dwarf compact type, 
18 inches high, with indigo-blue blos- 
soms. Blooms freely during late spring 
and summer. %4 oz., 30c; pkt., 10c. iene 
For Anchusa Italica, see Perennial 
List, page 22. soe 

It is a pleasure to watch the birds | 
feed at your window or the feedery ini, bam 
your garden. See page 56 for Wild | 
Bird Feeders, Houses, and Seed. — a 









