plant OinsiAu Qia, J’oliaqjL and. (BLdoma. 
BALSAM APPLE 
1650— BALSAM APPLE. A. An excellent 
climber bearing cream-colored flowers fol¬ 
lowed by yellow apple-shaped fruit, which, 
when ripe, opens, showing blood-red inside. 
A splendid climber. Pkt., 10c; 3 pkt., 25c; 
oz., 50c, postpaid. 
BALSAM PEAR 
1651— BALSAM PEAR, A. The fruit is 
pear-shaped, green, changing to bright red, 
and has a warty skin ; when ripe it bursts and 
shows a brilliant interior of bright carmine. 
Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c; oz., 50c, postpaid. 
CANARY BIRD VINE 
1652— CANARY BIRD VINE. A. An ex¬ 
cellent, quick-growing vine which produces 
canary-colored flowers, climbing 15 to 20 feet; 
lasts well until frost. Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c; 
oz., 30c, postpaid. 
CARDINAL CLIMBER 
1656— CARDINAL CLIMBER. A. A strong 
and rapid grower, reaching a height of 30 
feet or more with fernlike foliage, producing, 
until frost, circular cardinal-red flowers of 
about 1% inches across. Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 
25c; oz., $1.00, postpaid. 
CYPRESS VINE 
A. A dainty climber with a delicate dark 
green, fernlike foliage, producing many white 
and red star-shaped blossoms. Seeds started 
early indoors make plants 20 feet high. For 
later sowing the seed should be soaked in water 
to hasten germination. 
1653— WHITE. 
1654— SCARLET. 
1655— MIXED. 
Price of each, pkts., 10c; oz., 30c, postpaid. 
JACK BEAN 
(DOLICHOS or HYACINTH BEAN) 
A. A splendid climber with clusters of 
purple and white flowers. Grows to a height 
of 15 to 20 feet. 
1657— MIXED. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c, postpaid. 
HUMULUS 
(JAPANESE HOP VINE) 
A. A very rapid summer climber which in 
three or four weeks’ time reaches a height 
of 20 feet or more. The foliage is luxuriant, 
making a dense covering. It is one of the 
best plants for shade and is very ornamental. 
It is grown primarily for its foliage as the 
small greenish-white flowers are quite small 
and inconspicious. 
1739—HUMULUS. (Japanese Hop Vine). 
Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c; oz„ 40c, postpaid. 
1739—Humulus—Japanese Hop Vine 
Scarlet Runner 
Bean 
1659—Heavenly Blue Morning Glory 
1662—SCARLET RUN¬ 
NER BEAN. A. A rapidly 
growing climber. Has sprays 
of brilliant scarlet pea¬ 
shaped blossoms. May be 
used as a snap or shell bean 
for eating purposes or as an 
ornamental climber. Pkt., 
5c; oz., 10c; % lb., 25c, 
postpaid. 
With their variance in color, their beauty of foliage and blossoms, their 
grace wherever used, vines frequently provide the finishing touches of any 
planting. Visualize the effect desired and train them accordingly to cover 
your walls and pilasters, your lattice or trellis, the pergola or laundry posts, 
the porch or portico, veranda or on the fence for shade, grace or flower and 
let them ramble in their plentitude—objects of beauty and a pleasure to the 
planter. 
MOON VINE 
A. Moon Vines are among the most vigorous 
of all summer climbers. 
1683— WHITE MOON VINE. Giant, pure 
white flowers, measuring 5 to 6 inches across. 
Blooms open nights and cloudy days. Pkt., 
10c; 3 pkts., 25c; oz., 40c, postpaid. 
1684— BLUE MOON VINE (Evening Glory). 
The flowers are violet-blue, and open in the 
evening. Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c; oz., 35c, 
postpaid. 
MORNING GLORY 
A. One of the most popular outdoor vines. 
It produces various colored, delicate flowers, 
making this variety most attractive. As 
Morning Glory seed are very hard, we advise 
soaking them in lukewarm water for several 
hours before sowing. 
1669—MEXICAN BLUE. A distinct va¬ 
riety with large purplish rose blooms, different 
from all other blues. Has large forked, heavy, 
deep green leaves, making a most attractive 
vine. It is a perennial and 
the roots live from year to 
year in the southern part of 
Texas; some years as far 
north as Dallas. Suggest 
soaking seed overnight be¬ 
fore planting. Pkt., 15c; 2 
pkts., 25c; oz., S5c, post¬ 
paid. 
1658 — IMPERIAL JAP¬ 
ANESE. Flowers are the 
largest of any Morning 
Glory and of the finest col¬ 
oring. They have various 
shades, solid colors and va¬ 
riegated mixed colors. Pkt., 
10c; 3 pkts., 25c; oz., 35c, 
postpaid. 
1659—HEAVENLY BLUE. 
The blooms are a beautiful 
shade of blue. Its extra 
early flowering habit makes 
it particularly valuable in 
sections where other vines 
are too late. Our customers 
will be favorably impressed 
with it, for it is truly lovely. 
Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c; oz., 
96c, postpaid. 
GOURDS 
A. Ornamental Gourds are very interesting 
climbers, producing fruits of various shapes 
and marking. A coat of shellac applied to 
the matured fruits will add to their beauty, 
making attractive ornaments for house deco¬ 
rations through the winter. This old-fashioned 
vine grows 15 to 20 feet. 
1754— BOTTLE (Miniature). A fairly true 
shape. 
1755— C A L A B A S H. Old-fashioned pipe 
gourd. 
1756— DISHCLOTH, also BATH SPONGE. 
1757— HERCULES CLUB. Fruits 2 to 3 ft. 
long, club shaped. 
1758— ORANGE. True to color and shape. 
1751—PEAR. Striped yellow and green. 
1760— SPOON. Small fruit with long 
slender neck. 
1761— TURK’S TURBAN. Very ornamental, 
brightly colored. 
1762— WARTED. Small in size and all 
sli^p0S 
1663— EGG GOURD. Fruit white, like an 
egg. 
1664— DIPPER. Very useful for dipper. 
1665— MIXED. 
Price, any variety, pkt., 10c; oz., 25c, post¬ 
paid. 
THUNBERGIA 
(Black-Eyed Susan) 
A. An elegant, graceful and slender climber 
with showy blooms. It will trail over the 
ground, forming a dense mat of foliage and 
blooms. Many beautiful colors with a jet- 
black center. 
1740—MIXED COLORS. Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 
25c; oz., 70c, postpaid. 
1665—Ornamental Gourds 
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ROBERT NICHOLSON SEED CO. —35— DALLAS, TEXAS 
