1529—Centaurea Jubilee Gem 
RECENT INTRODUCTIONS 
FOR YOUR SELECTION 
Most of the flowers on pages 24 and 25 are new varieties, 
listed by us for the first time and are surely worthy of a place 
in your garden. We test recommended varieties for our section 
and when found adapted, we offer them to our customers. These 
flowers will delight and interest you. 
ALAMO VINE 
(Convolvulus Hermaniodies) 
1661—Grown and admired especially for its fine foliage. Very hardy, 
and Quickly covers«a large area with luxuriant dark green _ leaves. 
Flowers are white with purple throat. Blooms from spring until frost. 
Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c, postpaid. 
BALSAM 
1411—BUSH BALSAM. These are somewhat different from ordinary 
balsams in that the flowers are borne on the ends of the stalk and 
branches, instead of being hidden by the leaves. Like other balsams, 
they are very easy to grow. Mixed colors. Pkt., 20c; 3 pkts., 50c, 
postpaid. 
CALENDULA 
17 , 37 —lemon shaggy. A very worthy companion to Orange 
Shaggy and is sure to be just as popular. The flowers are very beautiful 
with their bright lemon petals, overlaying each other with the appear¬ 
ance of some Chry.santhemums. Pkt., 15c; 2 pkts., 25c, postpaid. 
1645—ORANGE SHAGGY. A Gold Medal Winner in 1935 All-Amer¬ 
ica Selections. A distinct new Calendula. The petals are long and 
deeply fringed in a rather irregular fashion, giving it a Chrysanthe¬ 
mum appearance. A deep orange shading to lighter orange. Pkt., 15c; 
2 pkts., 25c; oz., 40c, postpaid. 
CENTAUREA 
1529—CYANUS JUBII.EE GEM. The new 
beautiful blue Cornflower with bright green 
foliage, distinct from all other Cornflowers, 
contrasting well with the dark but vivid dou¬ 
ble flowers. Plant 12 inches high. Very easy 
to grow. It is “everyone’s” flower and has 
many uses. Excellent for border, bedding and 
above all for cut flowers, also makes a beautiful 
pot iilant. Pkt., 25c; ^4 oz., 65c; ^ oz., $1.25, 
postpaid. 
COREOPSIS 
1738 — DOUBLE SUNBURST GRANDI- 
FLORA. Sunburst is a plea.sant change from 
the well known single form and will add to 
the beauty of your early summer garden. The 
double flowers are deep golden yellow and 
measure 2 to 3 inches across. Pkt., 20c; 3 
pkts., 50c postpaid. 
DAHLIA 
1456—UNWIN’S IDEAL BEDDING MIXED. 
A new curled or semi-quilled Dahlia. Blooms 
are miniature double and semi-double in 
bright shades of red, rose, yellow, white and 
lavender. The plant is 18" to 24" high and 
should not require stakes. Blooms the first 
year from seed and produces blooms that are 
superior, especially in color. Dahlias from 
seed are the latest garden rage. Save the 
roots of the colors you like best. Pkt., 25c; 
2 pkts., 45c; % oz., $1,00; oz., $3.75, post¬ 
paid. 
DOUBLE SHASTA DAISY 
1477—HP. A reselected strain of Double 
Shasta that has proven a pleasant surprise to 
flower lovers everywhere. Pkt., 30c; 4 pkts., 
$1.00, postpaid. 
Left: 1737—Calendula Lemon Shaggy 
Below: 1672—Marigold, Collarette Crown of Gold 
EUPHORBIA 
(Snow on the Mountain) 
A. Plants with very colorful foliage grown in the garden or border 
to contrast pleasingly with those that have all green leaves. 
1566—VARIEGATA. At first the leaves are bright green, but as they 
mature they become more and more tinged and margined with silvery 
white. This plant likes the sun, and it also grows well in poor and 
dry soil. Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c, postpaid. 
LUPINS 
Lupins thrive in any good garden soil that is well drained. They are 
hardy i)erennials and should be planted in permanent beds or bonlers, 
where they are to remain. 
1589—RUSSELL’S LUPINS. This mo.st wonderful of all Lupins 
originated in England, where it was awarded a Gold Medal by the 
Royal Horticultural Society. It is the result of the continuous labor 
of many years. The spikes of bloom are often 3% feet or more in 
length. The flowers somewhat resemble a Sweet Pea and are compactly 
placed on the tall tapering spikes. The coloring has an enormous range 
that is unique in character. Packet of 12 seeds, 25c, postpaid. 
MARIGOLD 
1681—DWARF FRENCH DOUBLE HARMONY. (Illustrated in color 
on Inside Front Cover.) This is one of the finest Marigolds ever intro¬ 
duced. It is in all respects outstanding, with flowers that are charming 
and di.stinct, Scabiosa-like in formation, with tubular deep orange center 
petals flanked by broad velvety dark maroon-brown guard petals. The 
l>lant.s are dwarf, about a foot high, compact, exceedingly free blooming 
and extremely early. It is excellent for use either in beds or borders, 
and very attractive when used for cutting. Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c, 
postpaid. 
1672—COLLARETTE CROWN OF GOLD. This is the Gold Medal 
All America 1937 Selection and received more publicity than any other 
flower la.st season. The foliage is free of the usual Marigold odor. The 
blooms are about 2i/<j inches in diameter, are a lovely golden orange 
shade, with a full crested center surrounded by a single row of broad 
guard petals. Plants V/i to 3 ft. high. Pkt., 15c; 2 pkts., 25c; 14 oz., 
75r; uz., $1.25 postpaid. 
ROBERT NICHOLSON SEED CO.. Dallas. Texas 
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