28 McCULLOUGH’S SEEDS 
McCullough’s Annual Flower Seeds 
The life of the true annual does not extend longer than one 
season. The plant grows from seed, produces flowers, ripens 
its seeds and perishes in the same year. Annuals have many 
advantages. The seeds are inexpensive and the flowers can 
be enjoyed by the home renter as well as the home owner. 
Because of their short period of growth, they can be used 
to fill 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, Esch- 
scholtzia, Zinnias, etc. In the latitude of Cincinnati, Ohio, 
these sowings may be made as late as July 1 to 15. Another 
method now being used with such annuals as Cornflowers, 
Gypsophila, Larkspur, Petunia, etc., is to plant the seeds in 
the autumn for early sprmg bloom. 
NOTE: We send out no untested seed. When failure oc- 
curs, 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 1s 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 con- 
serve moisture. Transplant outdoors when all danger of frost 
has passed. They may also be sown where they are to flower, 
thinning out the young plants later. 
All varieties marked (*) 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 gar- 
den, 4 to 6 inches apart. Can also be sown 
outdoors in May. 
*375 MIDGET BLUE. Very dwarf, grow- 
ing 2 to 3 inches high, with delicate, fine 
foliage. Practically smothered with small, 
true Ageratum-blue flowers. 
Pkt. 15c; lgoz. 50c 
*376 THE GOLDEN. Flowers are closely 
clustered, fluffy rich yellow. Pkt. 15c 
377 BLUE PERFECTION. Large _ heads 
of deep blue flowers in abundance. Height 
12 inches. Pkt. 10c; Yoz. 40c 
*378 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 throughout the 
summer and autumn. Useful for borders 
and window boxes. 
*379 CARPET OF SNOW. Of creeping 
habit, forming a dense carpet of beautiful 
white flowers. Height 4 inches. 
Pkt. 10c; 140z. 40c; oz. 75c 
*380 TOM THUMB (Little Gem). A 
splendid sort for edges, borders or rock 
work. Height about 6 inches. A compact 
mass of bloom 12 to 15 inches across. 
Pkt. 10c; 140z. 30c; oz. 85c 
381 SWEET. Height about 8 to 10 inches 
but spreading. Pkt. 10c; oz. 60c 
382 VIOLET QUEEN. Bright violet, last- 
ing well in hot sun. Pkt. 15c; ¥oz. 45c 
SAXATILE COMPACTUM. See Peren- 
nials, page 43 
Amaranthus 
Effective plants because of their brilliantly 
colored foliage. Flowers are interesting. Best 
in sunny positions in rather poor soil. 
383 MOLTEN FIRE. Brilliant poinsettia- 
like tips. Pkt. 15c 
384 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 
385 BLUE BIRD. A dwarf compact type, 
18 inches high, with indigo-blue flowers. 
Blooms freely during late spring and 
summer. Pkt. 15c; %40z. 45c 
ITALICA. See Perennials, page 43. 
Gorgeous Snapdragons 
(Antirrhinum) 
Snapdragons have been amazingly 1m- 
proved in size and color. They are hardy and 
should be sown early, as they germinate 
slowly. Unless very rich soil is provided 
and all plants are staked, the dwarf and semi- 
tall class will be most satisfactory in the 
garden. They are effective in beds of solid 
color and require full sun. Keep seed pods 
picked off. If intended for winter flowering, 
cut back in September. 
386 VELVET GIANT. The large flowers 
have a pronounced velvety texture. Deep 
crimson illumined with undertone of 
orange-bronze. 214 feet tall, with 6 to 12 
spikes to a plant. Pkt. 20c 
Rust-Resistant Super Majestic 
Snapdragons 
387 MIXED COLORS. Pkt. 15c; “coz. 60c 
Antirrhinum Rust-Resistant 
Maximum 
These are approximately 3 feet high and 
the individual flowers are very large. 
388 ALASKA (Snowflake). Pure white. 
389 CAMPFIRE. Luminous scarlet. 
390 CANARY BIRD. Canary yellow. 
391 ees KING. Copper-orange to 
gold. 
392 RED CROSS. 
tube. 
393 PINK SENSATION. Clear pink. 
394 SWING TIME. Rose-pink. 
395 YELLOW GIANT. Deep yellow. 
Any of the above Maximum varieties: 
Pkt. 15c; Yoz. 90c 
396 MAXIMUM MIXED. 
Pkt. 15c; YZoz. 90c 
Crimson, with white 
Rust-Resistant Snapdragon 
Majus Grandiflorum 
Approximately 2 feet high. 
397 MIXED COLORS. Pkt. 10c; oz. 60c 
*398 MAGIC CARPET. A good range of 
colors, 4 to 6 inches high, covered with 
miniature flowers. Pkt. 15c. 
Antirrhinum Rust-Resistant 
Nanum Grandiflorum 
Approximately 1 to 1% feet high. 
399 DU BARRY. Salmon-rose. 
400 INDIAN GIRL. Beautiful old-gold. 
401 GARNET. Rich velvety crimson. 
402 WILDFIRE. Bright orange-scarlet. 
Any of the above: Pkt. 15c; %4oz. 80c 
403 NANUM GRANDIFLORUM MIXED. 
Pkt. 15c; Yoz. 50c 
404 ANTIRRHINUM, UNIVERSITY OF 
CALIFORNIA MIXTURE. An excel- 
lent mixture of rust-resistant Antirrhinums 
similar to the Majus Grandiflorum. 
Pkt. 10c; 4Z0z. 60c 
Tetra Snapdragons 
405 PINK SHADES. (Rust-Resistant.) Light 
pink to deep rose. Tall, very vigorous 
plants; long spikes with huge florets. Base 
branching. Pkt. 20c 
406 YELLOW SHADES. (Rust-Resistant.) 
Brilliant yellow. Tall, vigorous plants. 
Pkt. 20c 
407 MIXED. (Rust-Resistant.) Largest of 
all Snapdragons. Pkt. 15c 
408 CHERRY ROSE. _ (Rust-Resistant.) 
Brilliant cherry-rose. Pkt. 15c 
409 AUTUMN SHADES. (Rust-Resistant.) 
Blend of bright orange and buff. Pkt. 15c 
SNAPDRAGON COLLECTION 
2396 One pkt. each of Swing Time, 
Red Cross, Copper King, Canary 
Bird, Alaska. (Value 75c) 
5 pkts. 60c 
Arctotis 
(Blue-Eyed African Daisy) 
410 GRANDIS. Forms much branched 
bushes 2 to 3 feet high. Flowers are large 
and showy, white on the upper surface, the 
reverse of petals palelilac-blue. Blooms early 
in July until frost. Pkt. 10c; '%40z. 40c 
411 ARCTOTIS HYBRIDS. Pink, red, pur- 
ple, violet, yellow and orange shades, all 
showing the characteristic blue center. 
Pkt. 15c 
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