GENERAL LIST OF NICHOLSON’S SELECT FLOWER SEEDS 
SEE NOVELTIES ON PAGES 24 AND 25 
The creative urge often finds expression in the planting of one s garden and from the secret reservoir of past im¬ 
pressions one sub-consciously develops a flower garden that fits into the picture of a “dream home.” When Nature un¬ 
folds her beauty in all her splendor, and you are inspired with a feeling that the world has been reborn, you look about 
and see your yard a profusion of brilliantly colored and variously shaped flowers growing in neatly designed beds that 
delight your eye and mind, you feel with pride that you are repaid for your efforts. 
There is practically no limit to the beauty that may be built into your home grounds and at very small cost. 
PLANT MORE FLOWERS! 
SOIL—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 prepar:d, sow seed carefully either in 
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 the seed. DO NOT COVER SEED TOO DEEP as they 
may not be able to corns up. After covering PRESS SOIL FIRMLY with 
plank or flat side of hoe. Very small seeds should be sown on the sur¬ 
face 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 ail keep down weeds—which can truly be called the rob¬ 
bers of the soil. Cultivate deeply at first and then gradually more shal¬ 
low 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 rood's 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, trans¬ 
plant 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. 
1401—Ag«ratum 
AGERATUM AMARANTHUS 
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. 
HOC—MIXED COLORS. Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 
23c; 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, 
four inches high. Densely covered with bright 
blue flowers, with a darker near-purple cen¬ 
ter. Pkt., 20c; 3 pkts., 50c; */4-oz-. $1.25; oz., 
$2.00, postpaid. 
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. PkL, 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 appear¬ 
ance. Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c; oz., 75c, post¬ 
paid. 
1405— MIXED. Many varieties and colors. 
Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c; oz., 45c, postpaid. 
ALYSSUM—Sweet 
AQUILEGIA—Columbine 
A hardy annual used for borders and edg¬ 
ing. comes early in the spring, covering itself 
with clusters of flowers. 
1742—LILAC QUEEN. A. A beautiful deep 
lavender lilac of dwarf, compact growth. 
Height 6 inches. Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c; oz., 
75c, postpaid. 
1402— MARITIMUM. A. Usually grows 
about 8 Inches high and spreads. Pkt., 10c; 3 
pkts., 23c; oz., 35c, postpaid. 
1403— UTTLE GEM (Carpet of Snow). A. 
A beautiful white sort for borders. Plants 
grow about 6 inches tall, produce an abun¬ 
dance of flowers. Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c; oz., 
50c, postpaid. 
1741—SAXATILE COMPACTUM. P. (Gold 
Dust or Basket of Gold). A beautiful showy 
plant, with bright yellow blooms, and it flow¬ 
ers so freely that little of the foliage is visible 
when in full bloom. An excellent plant for 
borders or rock gardens. Hardy perennial, 12 
inches. Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c; oz., 60c, post¬ 
paid. 
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; ^-oz., 85c, postpaid. 
1640—LONG SPURRED MIXED. While all 
Aquilegias are beautiful, we believe this to 
be the finest. Pki., 15c; 2 pkts., 25c; V4-oz., 
65c, postpaid. 
1813— BLUE SHADES. Blue shades that 
will please the eye. Pkt., 25c; 5 pkts., $1.00; 
14-oz., $2.00, postpaid. 
1814— ORANGE AND SCARLET SHADES. 
A wide array of light to orange scarlet shadea 
Pkt., 25c; 5 pkts., $1.00; <^-oz., $2.00, post¬ 
paid. 
1708— MRS. SCOTT ELLIOTT’S STRAIN. 
Long-spurred Hybrids. Extra large blooms 
with very long spurs. A harmonious combi¬ 
nation of shades fitted to any garden plan. 
Pkt., 25c; 5 pkts., $1.00; ^-oz., $1.75, post¬ 
paid. 
Please Note 
The following symbols are used for your 
guidance in the Flower Seed section of our 
catalog: 
A. Annual 
P. Perennial 
B. Biennial 
HA. Hardy Annual 
HP. Hardy Perennial 
TP. Tender Perennial 
Leff: 1640—Long-spurred Aquilegia 
Right: 1403—Little Gem Alyssum 
ROBERT NICHOLSON SEED CO.. Dallas, Texas 
