NEW WORTHWHILE FLOWERS FOR THE SOUTH 
NASTURTIUM 
1531— MAHOGANY GLEAM. A new sweet-scented mahoKany colored 
double Nasturtium, producing fragrant flowers of very brilliant color¬ 
ing well above the foliage. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; lb.. 75c, postpaid. 
1532— ORANGE GLEAM. Large, uniformly double flowers of deep 
golden orange with a deeper shading at the center. Very free flowering. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; lb., 75c, postpaid. 
1538—SWEET SCENTED DOUBLE GEM MIXED (Dwarf). A new 
dwarf compact streamlined Gleam Na.sturtium. Blooms identical with 
the original Gleams, semi-double and sweet scented and carried above 
the foliage on long stems suitabl3 for cutting. You will like this new 
one. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; lb., 75c, postpaid. 
PETUNIA 
1714— FLAMING VELVET. (Jold Medal Award 1936 All-American 
Selections. A sensation because of the uniform excellence of its velvety, 
rich, blood-red color. Plants are semi-compact in habit, about 15 inches 
in height. Pkt., 25c; 5 pkts., $1.00, postpaid. 
1715— CORNFLOWER BLUE. This is rich blue that is so greatly 
admired in the South. It is of the balcony type and account of the 
much wanted shade will prove popular. Pkt., 25c; 5 pkts., $1.00, post¬ 
paid. 
1751—PINK GEM. This miniature petunia has certainly created a 
sensation. It forms a neat compact plant, 5 or 6 inches high, literally 
covered with deep pink blooms. A single plant will carry as many as 
25 to 30 blooms at one time. Individual blooms are about 2 inches in 
diameter. Excellent for borders, window boxes, rock gardens and for 
bedding, making a most charming contrast when planted with dwarf 
blue Ageratums. Pkt., 20c; 3 pkts., 50c; % oz., $1.75, postpaid. 
1538—Nasturtium, Double Gem Mixed 
PHLOX 
(Drummondi Grandiflora) 
1503—GIGANTEA. A new very large flower¬ 
ing type that produces blooms twice as large 
as the ordinary plant. In lovely pastel shades. 
Pkt., 20c; 3 pkts., 50c; y- 2 , oz., $1.50, postpaid. 
SALVIA 
1523—FARINACEA.—A decidedly different 
hardy variety in a beautiful shade of deep 
blue, growing 3 ft. high. It invites attention 
as it is so different in its unusual color. Pkt., 
20c; 3 pkts., 50c; oz., $1.10; oz., $2.00, 
postpaid. 
SUNFLOWER 
1544—MAROON PRINCE. Dwarf. Beautiful 
single blooms in the best shade of Red, 
growing to a height of 4 feet and is very 
attractive. Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c; oz., 50c, 
postpaid. 
TEXAS BLUE BELL 
(Eustoma Russellianum) 
1564—A native plant possessing unusual 
charm and worthy of a place in any flower 
garden. It is an annual : grows erect and to 
a height of 2^ to 3 ft. ; the foliage is silvery 
green with entire, opposite leaves; blooms 
profusely from late June to early September; 
the flowers are bell-shaped and of a beautiful 
purplish blue color with golden yellow centers 
and stamens ; ideal for cutting and retains its 
beauty longer after cutting than mo.st other 
flowers. Pkt., 20c; 3 for 50c; yj-oz., 85c; oz., 
$1.50. 
TEXAS PLUME 
(Gilia Coronopifolia) 
1672—TEXAS PLUME. Qur Texas Plume 
will bloom the first year if planted early. The 
spikes are 3 to 4 inches and fiery scarlet in 
color. Pkt., 25c; 5 pkts., $1.00, postpaid. 
Right: 1748—Zinnia 
TITHONIA (See Front Cover) 
1776—FIREBALL. A dazzling ball of fire, the last word in brilliance 
of color. The plant is tall growing, reaching a height of 8 to 9 feet, 
the bloom a vibrant shade of scarlet orange petals in conrtast to the 
clear yellow center. The foliage, a grayish woolly green with a fairly 
heavy growth ; neat in appearance. Excellent for cut flowers, the blooms 
will keep for five or six days when cut. This great new flower will 
prove most popular for the South. Pkt,, 25c; 5 pkts., $1.00; oz., 
$1.25; oz., $2.25, postpaid. 
VENIDIUM 
“Monarch of the Veldt” 
1589_VEN1DIUM FASTUOSUM. A. This beautiful flower from South 
Africa was given an award of merit in the All-American selections of 
1933. It has all the qualities to make it a garden and cutting favorite. 
Very easy to grow, producing large deep orange daisy-like flowers, 
marked with a wide reddish brown center and is an excellent keeper. 
Pkt., 25c; 5 pkts., $1.Q0, postpaid. 
ZINNIA 
1748—GAILLARDIA FLOWERED FINEST MIXED (Navajo). This 
is a new Zinnia, but resembles a double Gaillardia. The blooms are 
most attractive, of medium size, about 2 inches across bloom. A dandy 
size for cut flower use, carried on stems of medium length. The plants 
are about 2 feet tall and free flowering, colors range through the mel¬ 
low tones of rose, iiink, brorze, yellow, orange, lavender and combina¬ 
tions of these colors and mary of the blooms are two-toned. Pkt., 20c; 
3 pkts., 50c; y^ oz., 85c; oz., $1.50, postpaid. 
1614—FANTASY STAR DUST. This is the new Zinnia you read 
about. Its shaggy informality immediately recommends it for cut flower 
use. Flowers are m.'dium size and can be easily handled and arr.anged 
gracefully in bouquets, either by them.selves or in combination with 
other flowers. A lovely golden yellow in color and the newer more 
popular type. Free flowering and will bloom in 45 to 50 days from 
planting time. Pkt., 20c; 3 pkts., 50c; ‘As “z** $1.00; oz., $1.75, post¬ 
paid. 
Left: 1751—Petunia, Pink Gem 
ROBERT NICHOLSON SEED CO.. Dallas. Texas 
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