Hardy Lilies 
ARE A PERMANENT GARDEN 
We offer you healthy American-Grown Lilies grown for McCulJoughs 
n Oregon by Jan de Graaff. 
Lilies are hardy garden subjects and the hybrids we offer are actually 
nore vigorous, as well as more showy, than the originals 
Cultural Requirements of Lilies as a group are much the same as 
those of daffodils and other bulbs; namely, well-drained soil, feeding by 
means of composts or chemical fertilizers in preference to manures; pro- 
tection of less hardy types with mulches, and protection of all types of 
Lilies from alternate freezing and thawing; and in the summer to keep the 
bulbs coo]. The recommended planting depth for each variety is included 
INVESTMENT 
Bellingham Hybrid Lilies. A strain of Lilies named in honor of the 
late Dr. David C. Griffiths of Bellingham, Washington Experiment 
Station. A very desirable Lily for cut-flower purposes or woodland plant- 
ing. The pyramidal flower-heads, bearing up to 20 flowers, may be 
cut as the first buds open. The color-range is complete from clear yel- 
low through the yellow-oranges to the bright orange-reds with scarlet- 
tipped petals. Most of the flowers are spotted with brown or reddish 
brown. They thrive in cool Jight soil in partial shade. Plant 5 inches 
deep. Packed 3 bulbs in a box. $1.00 per box. 
Lilium candidum. New Strain Cascade Madonna Lilies. The Madonna 
Lily is one of the loveliest of white Lilies. Its delightful fragrance and 
in the description. Depths indicated are for average soil. Plant a bit me fi - : ; 
shallower in heavy Saie ind somewhat deeper in hae loose, sandy soils beautifu white flowers make it a symbol of purity. A ney and beautiful 
hee = “ ‘ 1: ery maple hp aee strain originated in the country. Stems tall and straight, flowers of 
Deeper planting to keep the bulb cool is unnecessary. Surface mulches or & = : x . 
light shade are much more effective : unusual texture and perfect form, Greatly resistant to botrytis. Par- 
ticularly recommended for permanent plantings. Lilium candidum is 
one of the few bulbs which requires very shallow planting and the top 
of the bulb should not be over an inch below the surface of the ground. 
Each 65c; $7.00 per doz.; $50.00 per 100. 
Lilium centifolium, Olympic Hybrids. These magnificent hybrids are 
the result of crossing such varieties as Lilium centifolium leucanthum, 
Creelman, Sargentie and Regal. Delightfully fragrant and showy, 
characterized by extreme vigor and size. All are white inside the ex- 
teriors of the petals are delicately shaded with light greenish, brown, 
or soft white tints. Very hardy and truly resembles a much improved 
Regal Lily. Plant the bulbs 5 to 6 inches deep. July-flowering, bloom- 
ing somewhat later than the Regal. Packed 3 bulbs in a box, $1.00 
per box. 
Western Sunset Lily (Lilium pardalinum giganteum). One of the most 
popular Lilies grown. Trouble-free, strong growing Lily which does well 
in any situation. Prefers slight shade and moist, cool soil. Plant 4 to 
5 inches deep. Height 4 to 6 feet. The bright red tipped recurved flow- 
ers open in early July. Each 45¢; $4.50 per doz. 
Lilium regale (The Regal Lily). One of the easiest Lilies to grow. Flow- 
ers are white suffused with gold and yellow on the inside, and slightly 
stained purple on the back of the outer petals. Culture same as for 
Olympic Hybrids. Regal flowers a week earlier. Flowering bulbs, 
9 to 10 inches, each 50c; 3 for $1.25; $5.00 per doz.; $35.00 per 100. 
Mammoth bulbs, each 75c; 3 for $2.00; $7.75 per doz.; $60.00 
per 100. 
Red Champion Rubrum Lilies. The red showy Lily of Japan. A grand 
species for garden decoration, for cut-flowers, for pot-culture in a cool 
greenhouse. Not as difficult to grow as sometimes believed. A situation 
in well-drained soil where it can receive light shade during the hottest 
part of the day is its main requirement. Plant 6 inches deep. Late 
August or September flowering. Each $1.00; 3 for $2.85; $11.00 per 
doz. 
Lilium Shuksan. A handsome, easily grown, disease-resistant garden 
Lily. Similar in type and habit to the Bellingham Hybrid Lilies. Color 
is soft bright yellow broken by Jarge, widely spaced soft brown spots. 
Petals reflex and roll back as flower opens. Vigorous grower. Each 60c; 
3 for $1.50; $5.50 per doz. 
Lilium tigrinum splendens. A vigorous form of the old-fashioned 
Tiger Lily. The large flowers are a rich dark salmon-orange spotted 
with glossy black. Plant 5 to 6 inches deep, preferably in a sunny Joca- 
tion. August to September flowering. Each 40c; $4.50 per doz. 
“Garden of Lilies’’ for 1948 
This collection will contain five varieties, two bulbs of each. The bulbs 
ire grown for McCulloughs in Oregon by Jan de Graaff and are wrapped in 
specia] vegetable parchment squares, which will show variety name and 
description as well as cultural directions. Two each of Lilium centifolium 
“Olympic Hybrids,” Lilium “Bellingham Hybrids,” Sunset Lily, and two 
bulbs each from two other varieties will be used, our choice $2.95 per col- 
lection of 10 bulbs. 




RED CHAMPION 
LILY 
RUBRUMS& 
Bulbs for Indoor Culture 
Polyanthus Narcissus 
Fragrant Paper-White Narcissus. This is the easiest and most satis- 
factory of all flowers to grow indoors. Planted in a bowl with pebbles 
and water, the bulbs bloom in six to eight weeks. By starting a new lot 
of bulbs every two or three weeks, a constant supply of these beautiful 
flowers may be had all winter. Large bulbs, 3 for 25c; 85c per doz.; 
$6.00 per 100. Mammoth bulbs, 3 for 35c; $1.10 per doz.; $8.00 per 
100. 
Soleil d’Or. This is the so-called “Yellow Paper-White Narcissus.” The 
culture is the same as for the Paper-White Narcissus offered above. 
Deep yellow flowers with an orange-yellow cup. 3 for 50c; $1.50 per 
doz.; $10.00 per 100. 
Chinese Sacred Lily 
(Narcissus) 
Flowers in clusters. Color white with yellow cup and very fragrant. 
Culture the same as Paper-White Narcissus. 3 for 50c; $1.50 per doz.; 
$10.00 per 100. 
FREESIAS 
Tecolote Hybrids. Pure white. 65c¢ per doz.; $4.50 per 100. 
A Well-blended Mixture. A splendid strain containing a large number 
of beautiful colcrs, 65¢ per doz.; $4.50 per 100. 
You £00 ~ can have a beautiful lawn! 
START YOUR LAWN THIS WAY EMERALD LAWN SEED 
Be sure that the soil has good drainage and that the seed bed is fine, smooth, and mellow. Careful consideration should Our standard mixture that has proved satis- 
be given to the kind of seed to be used. The cost of the seed represents the smallest part of the investment. It is falseeconomy factory to our customers over a period of many 
to save a few cents by purchasing lawn seed from a questionable source, only to be annoyed later by repatching a weedy turf YE@rs- Produces a good clean permanent turf. 
bei pea aes ete ae eal aes Composed of recleaned Kentucky Blue Grass, 
or being required to do the entire work Over. : srl 
: : te : . Fancy Red Top, Creeping Bent, Chewing’s 
Select a calm day and sow half the quantity one way and the remaining half at right angles. Seed at the rate ofa pound —_ Fescue, White Clover, and other fine grasses 
to 200 square feet on new lawns or 125 to 150 pounds per acre. It requires about half as much seed for an established lawn. alll carefully blended. 
A thick sod is the best protection against weeds. The seed should be covered by light raking and a top dressing of peat moss 
or humus. The lawn is then ready for rolling. If watering is necessary, use a fine spray to prevent washing. 

Emerald will give satisfaction. Lb. $1.00; 
3 lbs. $2.90; 5 Ibs. $4.75; 10 Ibs. $9.505 
2 . 20 Ibs. $17.00; 25 lbs. $21.25. 
Facts Concerning Late Summer and Early Fall Sowing 
The cool, moist weather of late summer and early fall affords an ideal condition for renovating or rebuilding a Iawn that 
has suffered from drought, neglect, or the ravages of crab grass or other weeds. Fall is also the ideal time for building a new 
lawn. Seed sown at this time will show quicker growth and has a tendency to stool or spread out, a condition not present 
during the warmer months. Competition with weeds is practically elimmated at this season, since they will not germinate 
until spring, by which time fall-sown grass is thoroughly established. Seed may be sown successfully as late as November in 
the latitude of Cincinnati, but we would recommend September for best results. 
ACME SUPERFINE LAWN SEED 
As the name implies, this mixture is the finest that modern seed-cleaning machinery can produce. Over 99.90 per cent free from weeds. 
it contains only the plump seeds which produce the strong healthy plants. It is a scientific combination of extra-heavy Kentucky Blue 
Grass, Fancy Red Top and Creeping Bent. All deep-rooting permanent grasses, free from any of the coarse grasses. Truly the best lawn seed 
obtainable, Lb. $1.25; 3 Ibs. $3.65; 5 Ibs. $6.00; 10 Ibs. $12.00; 20 Ibs. $22.00; 25 lbs. $27.50. 
The J. Chas. McCullough Seed Co. 

NAPHTHALINE FLAKES 
Naphthaline Flakes are recommended for 
the control of moles and field mice. Do not 
place Naphthaline Flakes under the bulb. Set 
the bulb, cover lightly with soil, then sprinkle 
about 1 teaspoonful of flakes over each bulb; 
the balance of soil can then be placed over the 
bulb. Lb. 30c; 5 Ibs. $1.25; 25 Ibs. $5.75. 

Prepared Bulb Fiber 
For growing bulbs, such as hyacinths, tulips, 
and narcissus, it has proved a great success. 
Pkg. 25c. 
230 East Fourth St. 
P. O. Box 146 
Cincinnati 1, Ohio 



MADONNA LILIES 


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