DAHLIAS GROWN FROM SEED BLOOM FIRST YEAR 
COSMOS 
A. Hardy and fast growing. Plants 3 to 
5 feet high, with feathery green foliage, pro- 
ducing in a variety of colors, single and 
double flowers on long, graceful stems. This 
is one of the best flowers to grow for cutting. 
1439—GIANT SINGLE MIXED. Grows very 
tall, with flowers as large as 4 inches in 
diameter. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 25c, postpaid. 
1441 —- EXTRA EARLY SINGLE MIXED. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c, postpaid. 
1442—EXTRA EARLY DOUBLE CRESTED 
MIXED. The flowers are large and have a dou- 
ble center, which stands out from the outside 
row of single petals. The flowers after cutting 
last a long time in water. Pkt., 15c; 2 pkts., 
25c; oz., $2.00, postpaid. 
1763—ORANGE FLARE. A beautiful new 
early flowering single bloomer of the same 
shade as Klondyke. Will bloom within 90 days 
of planting. Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c; oz., 50c, 
postpaid. 
1771—EARLY SENSATION PINKIE. The 
single Sensation type of Cosmos is rapidly be- 
coming one of the most popular flowers for 
cutting and we are pleased to offer ‘‘Pinkie.’’ 
The plant is free blooming and produces very 
beautiful rose pink flowers, 4 to 6 inches across. 
Packet, 15c; 2 packets, 25c, postpaid. 
CUPHEA 
1766—FIREFLY. See page 24. 
CYNOGLOSSUM 
(Chinese Forget-Me-Not) 
A. This is a new Forget-Me-Not, introduced 
from China, and seems to be perfectly adapted 
to our climate. 
1649—AMABILE BLUE. Forget-Me-Not blue 
flowers, with a much stronger plant, growing 
about 18 inches high, and blooming through- 
out the summer. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 25c, postpaid. 
1648—AMABILE PINK. A novelty on ac- 
count of its color. Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c; oz., 
75c, postpaid. 
1779—DWARF FIRMAMENT. See page 24. 
DAHLIAS 
TP. Most flower lovers plant Dahlia Roots 
as they do not know that beautiful blooms 
can be successfully produced the same season 
from seed. There is real fascination in grow- 
ing Dahlias from seed, as new varieties are 
originated in this manner. The roots can be 
dug and stored for planting the following sea- 
son. Try this method and enjoy a pleasant 
surprise. 
1783—ORCHID FLOWERING MIXED. The 
bushes are compact, free branching and ex- 
ceedingly prolific bloomers. Most of the flowers 
are 4 to 5 inches in diameter and bushes are 
2 to 3 feet in height. They do wonderfully well 
when pinched out for landscape effect, but 
should not be thinned out nor disbudded. If 
Orchid Flowering Dahlias are cut before the 
pollen shows, they will hold their petals and 
keep for days. Plant seed in early spring for 
summer blooming. Pkt., 25c; 5 pkts., $1.00, 
postpaid. 
1456—UNWIN’S IDEAL BEDDING MIXED. 
A 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 inches 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; 14 oz., 
$1.00; oz., $3.75, postpaid. 
1448—DOUBLE MIXED. Pkt., lic; 2 pkts., 
25c; oz., $2.50, postpaid. 
1449—SINGLE MIXED. Pkt., 10c: 3 pkts., 
25c; oz., 75c, postpaid. 
DAISIES 
1450—SHASTA DAISY. P. Well known 
perennial, about two feet high, beautiful flow- 
ers with pure white petals, with golden center. 
Fine for cut flowers. Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c; 
oz., $1.25, postpaid. 
1477—DOUBLE SHASTA—HP. A reselected 
strain of Doule Shasta that has proven a pleas- 
ant surprise to flower lovers everywhere. Pkt., 
25c; 5 pkts., $1.00, postpaid. 
_ 1491—DOUBLE ENGLISH DAISY. P. (Bel- 
lis Perennis). Charming little plants for edg- 
ing and borders. Also used for low beds. 
Plant in fall. Double mixed, pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 
25c, postpaid. 
1452—SWAN RIVER DAISY. A. (Brachy- 
come). Charming little plants that delight in 
a sunny situation, fine for edgings; color, 
light blue. Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c; oz., 90c, 
postpaid. 
1453—AFRICAN DAISY. A. (Dimorphothe- 
ca). Beautiful new Daisy of easy culture, 12 
inches high. Mixed colors. Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 
25c; oz., $1.00, postpaid. 
BLUE-EYED AFRICAN DAISY. See Arc- 
DELPHINIUM 
This is a Perennial Larkspur, and one plant- 
ing lasts for several years. Flowers are vari- 
ous shades of blue, and the plant grows about 
five feet tall. Should be planted indoors and 
transplanted to permanent beds in the early 
spring. 
1682—MIXED. Pkt., 15c; 2 pkts., 25c; oz., 
75c, postpaid. 
DIDISCUS 
(Blue Lace Flowers) 
1454—COERULEUS. A. This pretty and in- 
teresting annual blooms most profusely from 
July till November; their exquisite pale lav- 
ender blossoms are excellent for cutting ; plants 
grow about 18 inches high, and have as many 
as 50 flowers open at one time. Pkt., 10c; 3 
for 25c; oz., $1.00, postpaid. 

1457—Eschscholtzia 

1448—Dahlia 

1763—-Cosmos—Orange Flare 
ESCHSCHOLITZIA 
(California Poppy) 
A. This is the State flower of California. 
1458—ROSY QUEEN. A charming rosy-pink 
of the spreading type. We suggest a trial of 
this beautiful shade. Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c; 
oz., 40c, postpaid. 
1455—AURANTIACA. Best orange. 
10c; 3 pkts., 25c; oz., 35c, postpaid. 
1457—SINGLE MIXED. The above colors 
and many others in mixture. Pkt., 10c; 3 
pkts., 25c; oz., 30c, postpaid. 
1770—RAMONA HYBRIDS MIXED. See 
Page 24. 
EUPHORBIA 
1566—VARIEGATA. See Page 24. 
Pkt., 
EVERLASTING FLOWERS 
(Old-Fashioned Straw Flower) 
A. They are exceedingly beautiful, of many 
rich colors, make a fine display in beds and 
borders. If wanted to use dry in baskets or 
vases throughout the winter, cut the stems 
as long as possible when the blossoms are 
about one-third open, then tie in bunches and 
hang with heads downward in some dry place 
until cured, 
1462—GLOBE AMARANTH. Red. The most 
wanted color of this popular flower. Pkt., 10c; 
3 pkts., 25c; oz., 40c, postpaid. 
ROBERT NICHOLSON SEED CO., Dallas, Texas 
1446—GLOBE AMARANTH (Gomphrena 
Globosa). Old-fashioned Bachelor Buttons. A 
beautiful everlasting, valued for its handsome, 
small, globular flower heads. Half-hardy an- 
nual; 12 to 18 inches high. Double mixed, 
pkt., 10c; oz., 25c, postpaid. 
1444—HELICHRYSUM MIXED. An array 
of color that will please. These are classed by 
many as the best and most satisfactory of the 
Everlasting flowers and make beautiful dry 
bouquets. Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c; oz., 50c, 
postpaid. 
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