NICHOLSON'S SEEDS MAKE PRETTIER HLOOMS 
PHLOX 
The annual Phlox is a native of Texas and 
is known as “Texan Pride.” It is when grown 
in masses that they show to best advantage. 
DRUMMONDI (Grandiflora). Unequal for 
the magnificent display of brilliant colors 
when used in beds. Will thrive in most any 
soil. This flower is a native of Texas. Grows 
from 6 inches to 1 foot high. 
1504— WHITE 
1505— SCARLET 
1689— VIOLET 
1690— PRIMROSE 
1691— PINK 
Price of each, pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c; oz., 
90c, postpaid. 
1506—MIXED PHLOX. Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 
25c; oz., 75c, postpaid. 
1503—GIGANTEA. See page 25. 
POPPIES 
A. Both single and double varieties are very 
desirable for bedding and borders. Can be 
sown in the spring or fall. 
DOUBLE VARIETIES 
1722—PEONY-FLOWERED BRIGHT ROSE. 
1723 — PEONY-FLOWERED CARDINAL 
RED. 
1724 — PEONY-FLOWERED PANSY VIO¬ 
LET. 
1725—PEONY-FLOWERED WHITE. 
1514—PEONY-FLOWERED AMERICAN 
FLAG. White with scarlet margin. 
1512—PEONY-FLOWERED MIXED. 
Prices on above Poppies: Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 
25c; oz., 35c, postpaid. 
QUEEN ANNE LACE 
FLOWER 
1611—QUEEN ANNE LACE FLOWER. 
(White). A. A slender erect plant, with feath¬ 
ery fern-like foliage and small flowers clus¬ 
tered at the ends of the stalks. Very showy in 
mixed bouquets. Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c; oz., 
65c, postpaid. 
SALPIGLOSSIS 
“Painted Tong-ue” 
A. Very attractive. The blossoms are shaped 
somewhat like a Petunia, and each flower being 
veined with a glint of gold. 
1710—MIXED SALPIGLOSSIS. Pkt., 10c; 
3 pkts., 25c; oz., $1.00, postpaid. 
SALVIA—Flowering Sage 
A. This is considered the showiest bedding 
plant. With its brilliant color keeps the gar¬ 
den bright until fall. 
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., 15c; 2 
pkts., 25c; V& oz., $1.10; oz., $2.00, postpaid. 
1517—SPLENDENS. Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c; 
oz., $1.50, postpaid. 
SCABIOSA CAUCASICA 
SHIRLEY POPPIES 
1509— TULIP-FLOWERED SHIRLEY. The 
flowers are bright scarlet and tulip-shaped. 
Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c; oz., 50c, postpaid. 
1516 — AMERICAN LEGION SHIRLEY. 
Brilliant orange-scarlet. Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 
25c; oz., 35c, postpaid. 
1511—SHIRLEY SINGLE MIXED. Pkt., 
10c; 3 pkts., 25c; oz., 35c, postpaid. 
1510— SWEET BRIAR (Double Shirley). A 
beautiful double begonia flowered novelty. 
A delightful shade of deep Rose Pink with 
satiny petals—crinkled and crumpled. Pkt., 
10c; 3 pkts., 25c; oz., 50c, postpaid. 
1515—SHIRLEY DOUBLE MIXED. Pkt., 
10c; 3 pkts., 25c; oz., 35c, postpaid. 
This is the perennial Scabiosa, and is one 
of our most handsome border plants. Suc¬ 
ceeds in any ordinary soil if well drained and 
in a sunny location. 
1699 — NEW GIANT HYBRIDS (Isaac 
House Strain). This is a very beautiful new 
strain, in which the flowers are extra large 
and of beautiful form, ranging in color from 
light azure-blue and lavender to deep blue 
and silvery white. Pkt., 25c; 5 pkts., $1.00, 
postpaid. 
Do your part—Good seed will help do the 
rest. 
Below: 1706—Stocks 
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ROBERT NICHOLSON. SEED CO., Dallas, Texas 
PERENNIAL POPPY 
1513—ORIENTAL MIXED. One of the most 
popular of the perennial poppies. Large blooms 
in red salmon and pink shades. Pkt., 10c; 3 
pkts., 25c; oz., $1.00, postpaid. 
CALIFORNIA POPPIES. See Eschscholtzia. 
PORTULACA—Rose Moss 
A. A ve :y attractive, low-growing annual 
having a spreading habit; used in borders, 
beds and rockeries. 
1500— SINGLE MIXED COLORS. Pkt., 
10c; 3 pkts., 25c; oz., 50c, postpaid. 
1501— DOUBLE MIXED COLORS. Pkt., 
10c; 3 pkts., 25c; oz., $1.50, postpaid. 
Below: 1710—Salpiglossis 
SCABIOSA 
“Mourning Bride” 
A. A magnificent hardy flow er of easy cul¬ 
tivation, blooming freely throughout the sum¬ 
mer and fall. Stands our hot, dry summers 
better than almost any other flower. The 
flowers are large and vqry showy, growing 
on stalks 1 Vi to 2 feet high. They are very 
decorative for beds, and invaluable for cut¬ 
ting. 
1692— BLACK PRINCE. 
1693— CHERRY RED. 
1694— FIERY SCARLET. 
1698—LAVENDER. 
1697—ROSE. 
1696—SNOWBALL. 
1695— YELLOW. 
Price, each of the above, pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 
25c; oz., 60c, postpaid. 
1519—MIXED SCABIOSA. Something like a 
Petunia, and each flower being veined with a 
glint of gold. Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c; oz., 40c, 
postpaid. 
1777—IMPERIAL GIANTS BLUE MOON. 
See page 25. 
STOCKS—Gilliflower 
MAMMOTH DOUBLE EARLY NICE. A. 
Branching nicely. The plant has a good 
habit of growth, with attractive glossy leaves, 
and the exceedingly fragrant flowers are 
borne on long stiff stems. 
1700— BRIGHT VIOLET. 
1701— CANARY YELLOW. 
1702— CRIMSON KING. 
1703— MONT BLANC. White. 
1704— SALMON KING. 
1705— LAVENDER. 
1706— AMERICAN BEAUTY. Pink. 
Price, any of the above, pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 
25c; oz., $2.50, postpaid. 
1518—MIXED. Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c; oz., 
$2.00, postpaid. 
SUNFLOWER 
(Helianthus) 
A. Easily grown and are valuable as a 
screen to hide unsightly plaees. 
1544—MAROON PRINCE. Dwarf. Beautiful 
single blooms in the best shade of Red, grow¬ 
ing to a height of 4 feet and is very attractive. 
Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c; oz.. 50c, postpaid. 
1546—DOUBLE CHRYSANTHEMUM- 
FLOWERED. Beautiful summer bloome'-=. 
Plants grow 6 to 8 feet tall, very attra- uve. 
Flowers large with fringed petals, often no 
10 inches across. Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c; oz., 
40c, postpaid. 
SWEET WIVELSrIELD 
HA. A member of the Dianthus family. 
1526—SWEET WIVELSFIELD. Mixed colors. 
Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c; oz., 90c, postpaid. 
FAITH 
When we plant a seed, we bend the 
knee. 
And bow the head to the fragrant 
sod; 
The bended knee and the seed are a 
prayer 
To the Master of the garden, God. 
By Mattie Lee Wadsworth, 
Breckenridge, Texas 
Below: 1506—Phlox 
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