Carrots—A 
Health and Combination 
Vegetable 
NICHOLSON'S TESTED CARROT SEED 
(ZANAHORIAS) 
Culture: Carrots do best in a rather sandy loam soil. Should be planted in drills 2 feet 
apart and thinned to 2 inches. For early crop 
will sow 75 feet of drill; 4 pounds per acre. 
177— DANVERS HALF-LONG. A rich or¬ 
ange-red variety, very smooth and handsome, 
producing very large crops. An excellent 
market variety. Tops are of medium size 
and coarsely divided. The roots taper to a 
blunt point; flesh sweet, crisp and tender. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; % lb., 30c; lb., $1.00; 5 
lbs., $4.00, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs. or 
over at 75c per lb. 
175—CHANTENAY. This variety is slight¬ 
ly shorter and more stump-rooted than Dan¬ 
vers Half-Long. Grows very uniform in size 
and shape, about 6 inches long, with finely 
cut shoulders, tapering slightly. Flesh is deep 
golden orange color, crisp and sweet. A very 
popular market variety. Pkt.. 5c; oz.. 15c: 
*4 lb., 30c; lb., $1.00; 5 lbs., $4.00, postpaid. 
Not prepaid, 10-lb. lots at 75c per lb. Ask 
for prices in larger quantities. 
178— LONG ORANGE. Old standard long 
variety, suitable for table use; also for stock 
feeding. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; % lb., 30c; lb., 
90c; 5 lbs., $4.00, postpaid. 
plant seed in February and March. One ounce 
176—OXHEART or GUERANDE. A good 
variety on soils too hard and stiff for the 
longer-growing sorts. The root is short, very 
thick and has a small tap-root. Pkt., 5c; oz., 
15c; % lb., 30c; lb., $1.00; 5 lbs., $4.00, post¬ 
paid. Not prepaid, 101 lbs. or over at 75c per 
lb. 
181—IMPERATOR. This Carrot is about 
one inch longer than Danver’s Half-Long, 
narrower at the shoulder, of good, rich color 
and high in quality. They have a very dark 
green top, and when contrasted with the deep 
colored roots make an appealing effect. This 
one is going to prove to be one of the best 
bunching sorts. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; lb.. 
35c; lb., $1.00; 5 lbs., $4.00, postpaid. Not 
prepaid, 10 lbs. or more, 75c per lb. 
179—WHITE BELGIAN. The Belgian Car¬ 
rot is an immense cropper, often producing 
15 to 20 tons per acre. Stock Carrots fed 
with dry feed keep animals in good condi¬ 
tion, and are a great milk producer. Pkt., 
5c; oz., 10c; % lb., 25c; lb., 75c; 5 lbs., 
$3.50, postpaid. 
Carrots—Chantenay 
SWEET CORN IS TENDER 
(MAIZ DULCE) 
Account of the disastrous drouth last season, the crop of Sweet Corn was exceptionally 
short. We therefore suggest that you place your orders without delay and tell us if we have 
the privilege of substituting similar varieties. 
202—GOLDEN BANTAM. This is the 
sweetest of the Sweet Corns; although the 
ears are small, it is very hardy and grows 
beautiful, well filled, golden ears, which can¬ 
not be beat for table use. Pkt., 10c; lb., 40c; 
2 lbs., 75c, postpaid. 
206—STOWELL’S EVERGREEN. The stand¬ 
ard wrinkled variety. Pkt., 10c; lb., 40c; 2 
lbs., 75c, postpaid. 
201—ADAMS EARLY. Matures about a 
week later than Adams Extra Early; makes 
larger ears and is planted more extensively 
for home use; also for market. Pkt.. 10c; 
lb., 25c; 2 lbs., 45c; 5 lbs., 90c, postpaid. 
203—COUNTRY GENTLEMAN. This va¬ 
riety has small cob with deep kernels; fine 
for canning as well as roasting ears. Pkt., 
10c; lb., 40c; 2 lbs., 75c, postpaid. 
200—ADAMS EXTRA EARLY. The earliest 
variety of Corn for roasting ears; matures 
in 60 to 65 days. Plant 10 to 12 pounds per 
acre. Pkt., 10c; lb., 25c; 2 lbs., 45c; 5 lbs., 
90c, postpaid. 
205—TRUCKER’S FAVORITE. Makes fine 
roasting ears in 65 to 85 days. Pkt., 10c; 
lb., 25c; 2 lbs., 45c; 5 lbs., 90c, postpaid. 
207—TEXAS HONEY JUNE. A new va¬ 
riety of Sweet Corn, especially adapted to 
growing in Texas. This corn was perfected 
by the Texas Experiment Station, at College 
Station, Texas. It requires about 87 days to 
make and has very heavy shucks, which makes 
it resistant to ear worm damage. Stalk about 
6 ft. tall. Ears, medium size, with 14 to 16 
rows. We strongly recommend giving this 
wonderful corn a trial. Pkt. 10c; 1 lb. 40c; 
2 lbs. 75c. Please write for prices in larger 
quantities. 
213—BLACK MEXICAN. The dry seed 
grains are bluish black, but are white in 
roasting ear state, with a light tint of pink 
and remarkably sweet. The ears are about 8 
inches long and are less subject to attack by 
worms than other sweet corns. Its tender¬ 
ness and fine quality cannot be surpassed. We 
recommend it strongly for home gardens. Pkt. 
10c; lb. 40c; 2 lbs. 75c. 
202—Golden Bantam 
EARLY FIELD CORN FOR ROASTING EARS 
187—Endive 
210— EARLY WHITE PEARL. Northern 
grown ; makes good sized ears of splendid 
quality ; matures in about 90 days. Pkt., 10c; 
lb., 20c; 2 lbs., 30c; 5 lbs., 60c, postpaid. See 
field seed for prices in larger quantities. 
211— HICKORY KING. Also known as the 
old 8-row Corn ; small cob with wide grains. 
Matures in about 100 days. Pkt., 10c; lb., 
20c; 2 lbs., 30c; 5 lbs., 75c, postpaid. See 
field seed for prices in larger quantities. 
ENDIVE (Endivia) 
187—GREEN CURLED ENDIVE. Rich green 
in color, but blanching to creamy white. Pkt., 
10c; oz., 15c; *4 lb., 35c; lb., $1.00, postpaid. 
Please write for prices in larger lots. 
212—SURECROPPER. Its sureness to make 
has made it one of the most popular varieties. 
Matures about the same time as Hickory King. 
Pkt., 10c; lb., 20c; 2 lbs., 30c; 5 lbs., 60c, post¬ 
paid. See field seed for prices in larger 
quantities. 
214—SILVER MINE. Northern grown, 
slightly larger than White Pearl. Lb., 20c; 
2 lbs., 30c; 5 lbs., 75c, postpaid. 
HORSERADISH 
Horseradish is grown from pieces of the 
root. Plant in rows 2% feet apart, setting 
roots 18 inches apart in rows, vertically, small 
end down, and top 1 to 3 inches below sur¬ 
face. 40c per dozen, postpaid. 
NICHOLSON’S TESTED SEEDS bear an enviable reputation as to quality 
and we use every precaution to justify and protect this reputation, as it re¬ 
quires years of knowledge and careful placing of growing contracts as well 
as handling of stocks in order to gain the confidence of the critical seed planter. 
ROBERT NICHOLSON SEED CO 
— 9 — 
DALLAS, TEXAS 
