Nicholson *s Reliable Flower Seeds 
GENERAL LIST—SEE NOVELTIES ON PAGES 24 AND 25 
SOTL—A sandy loam is most preferable for flowers but almost 
any type soil can be rendered suitable. If too heavy, add sand. Peat 
Moss will improve both light and heavy soils. 
SOWING—After soil has been prepared, sow seed carefully either 
m rows or broadcast as you have decided, then COVER LIGHTLY. 
As a general rule most seeds are covered to a depth not exceeding 
four times the thickness of seed. DO NOT COVER SEED TOO 
DEEP as they may not be able to come up. After covering PRESS 
SOIL FIRMLY with plank or flat side of hoe. Very small seeds 
should be sown on the surface of soil and merely PRESSED IN. 
CULTIVATING—As soon as growth commences cultivate between 
rows and near plants to conserve moisture and permit the entrance 
of air but above all keep down weeds—which can truly be called the 
robbers of the soil. Cultivate deeply at first and then gradually more 
shallow as plants get larger so their roots may not be injured. 
WATERING—The best and safest time to water is early in the 
morning or in the evening. The roots of plants may be irrigated at 
any time of the day. Remember that one thorough soaking will do 
more good than many scanty sprinklings. 
STARTING PLANTS INDOORS—Half hardy or tender varieties 
or even hardy flowers requiring a long season to bloom should be 
started in boxes for earliest blooms. Procure best soil available espe¬ 
cially rich in humus and plant as previously explained. Place boxes 
near window where sunlight may reach them but do not let inside 
room temperature get so high as to make plants grow rank and 
spindly. Keep soil moist but not wet. When three or four leaves have 
formed transplant one inch apart in boxes or in open ground, if 
warm enough. Before setting plants in garden “harden off” by placing 
boxes outside on mild days until they are able to stand the weather 
without injury. 
Please Note 
The following symbols are used 
for your guidance in the Flower 
Seed section of out catalog: 
A. 
Annual 
P. 
Perennial 
B. 
Biennial 
HA. 
Hardy Annual 
HP. 
Hardy Perennial 
TP. 
Tender Perennial 
To Produce 
Beautiful Flowers 
T vour flower ^eeds with 
SEMESAN—See page 60. 
1402—Alyssum 
Flower Seed Diseases 
Can be controlled by using 
SEMESAN—See page 60. 
ARCTOTIS 
(Blue Eyed African Daisy) 
A. Starts blooming in early sum¬ 
mer, and continues until hard frost. 
As a cut flower it is especially de¬ 
sirable. the blooms lasting a week 
or ten days in water. Grows 2 to 3 
feet high. Has single, daisy-like 
flower, pearly white with a gold 
band surrounding a delicate mauve 
center. 
1641—ARCTOTIS GRANDIS. 
Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c; oz., 75c, 
postpaid. 
1401—Ageratum 
AGERATUM 
HA. Of bushy habit, with effective laven¬ 
der, blue and white flowers. They stand our 
hot, dry climate and the plants are covered 
with bloom from early summer till frost. 
1400— MIXED COLORS. Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 
25c; oz., 40c, postpaid. 
1401— BLUE PERFECTION. Pkt., 10c; 3 
pkts., 25c; oz., 40c, postpaid. 
1717—LITTLE BLUE STAR. An exceed¬ 
ingly dwarf variety, very even in growth, 
the tiny bushes only about four inches high. 
Densely covered with bright blue flowers, 
with a darker near-purple center. A wonder¬ 
ful sort of edging. Pkt., 20c; 3 pkts., 50c; 
oz., $1.75, postpaid. 
ALYSSUM—Sweet 
A hardy annual used for borders and edg¬ 
ing, comes early in the spring, covering itself 
with clusters of pure white flowers. 
1742—LILAC QUEEN. A. A beautiful deep 
lavender lilac of dwarf, compact growth, 
height 6 inches. Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c; oz., 
50c, postpaid. 
1402— MARITIMUM. A. Usually grows 
about 8 inches high and spreads. Pkt., 10c; 3 
pkts., 25c; oz., 35c, postpaid. 
1403— LITTLE GEM (Carpet of Snow). A. 
A beautiful white sort for borders. Plants 
grow about 6 inches tall, produce an abundance 
of flowers. Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c; oz., 40c, 
postpaid. 
1741—SAXATILE COMPACTUM. P. (Gold 
Dust or Basket of Gold.) See page 24. 
AMARANTHUS 
A. These plants give brilliant contrasts of 
color, being useful for tall borders, groups 
and foliage effects. 
1404— TRICOLOR (Joseph’s Coat). Leaves 
variegated red, yellow and green. Pkt., 10c; 
3 pkts., 25c; oz., 60c, postpaid. 
1436—MOLTEN FIRE. One of the members 
of the Amaranthus family, growing to a height 
of about three feet. The top leaves are a fiery 
crimson, the lower ones maroon. This gives 
the top leaves a Poinsettia-like appearance. 
Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c; oz., 75c, postpaid. 
1405— MIXED. Many varieties and colors. 
Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c; oz., 45c, postpaid. 
NOTICE 
You are privileged to deduct money 
order or registration fee, also three 
cents to cover mailing from the full 
amount of your order, provided your 
order amounts to 50c or more. See 
page 74. 
1708—Aquilegia 
AQUILEGIA—Columbine 
HP. This is one of the easiest to grow from 
seeds. Much prized for cutting, the flowers 
and foliage both being very beautiful and 
decorative. 
1707— ROCKY MOUNTAIN BLUE. Pkt.. 
15c; 2 pkts., 25c; V* oz., 85c, postpaid. 
1640—LONG SPURRED MIXED. While aj! 
Aquilegias are beautiful, we believe this to 
be the finest. Pkt., 15c; 2 pkts., 25c; % 
65c, postpaid. 
1708— MRS. SCOTT ELLIOTT’S STRAIN. 
See page 24. 
1813— BLUE SHADES. See page 24. 
1814— ORANGE AND SCARLET SHADES. 
See page 24. 
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ROBERT NICHOLSON SEED CO. —26— DALLAS. TEXAS 
