

§1—Asparagus 
ARTICHOKE 
(Alachofas) 
CULTURE. Plant the seed in the spring of 
the year and, when large enough to transplant, 
set in rows 4 feet apart and 2 feet apart in 
the row. Planted in this manner the plants 
will produce a crop of delicious artichokes the 
second year. 
95—LARGE GREEN GLOBE The fleshy 
bud scales, moderately broad, are regarded as 
a delicacy. Pkt., 15c; oz., 90c; 14 Ib., $3.00, 
postpaid. 
BRUSSELS SPROUTS 
(Bretones de Bruselas) 
A member of the cabbage family that pro- 
duces small miniature cabbages growing close- 
ly on the stalk, a small head being formed 
at each leaf joint. The plant is very hardy 
and will live through the winter months in 
most sections of the South. Plant in the 
same manner as cabbage. 
151—BRUSSELS SPROUTS. Improved 
dwarf variety. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 30c; %4 Ib., 90c; 
Ib., $3.00, postpaid. 
Below: 151—Brussels Sprouts 


PLANT A GARDEN FOR DEFENSE OF COUNTRY AND HOME 
NICHOLSON’S FAMOUS VEGETABLE SEEDS 
the last world war are still with most of us and we are more 
Mi ttre tast of the important part which home gardens played in 
fully aware of the “home vegetable gardens” importance as a 
national defense measure today than ever before. At this writing there 
seems to be no probable food shortages, but with world conditions 
changing so rapidly, we cannot afford to wait—we must be prepared to 
meet any eventuality. For that reason we believe it wise and patriotic 
for every family having the ground to do so, to plant a complete vege- 
table garden this spring, of sufficient size to take care of the family’s 
needs of fresh vegetables, plus a surplus to can. In this way you are 
also protecting yourself against higher prices of foodstuffs that are 
possible and to say nothing of the fine quality of fresh, flavorful and 
tasty vegetables to enjoy and that are so necessary to good health. It 
is well to remember—GOOD vegetables begin with GOOD seeds— 
Plant “Nicholson’s Tested Garden Seeds,” they have been known for 
over 50 years. 
ASPARAGUS 
(Esparragos) 
CULTURE. Sow seed thinly in drills one 
foot apart early in the spring or fall, after 
soaking seed in warm water for an hour. 
Use a rich well worked light soil and, when 
well up, thin plants to one inch apart and 
Se often until the plants are a year 
old. 
Transplant or set out the roots in perma- 
nent bed (purchasing roots instead of seeds 
will save a year in time), using the richest soil 
you have, thoroughly prepared and worked very 
deep. Set roots 4 inches deep and 18 inches 
apart in rows 4 to 6 feet apart. Cultivate fre- 
quently until plants meet in the rows. Use 
plenty of stable manure or other fertilizer on 
bed before and after setting out roots, mixing 
well into soi]. A sprinkling of salt and a 
dressing of manure after the plants die down 
each year is advisable. 
You can have a fine bed of Asparagus by 
planting Asparagus roots. If roots are planted 
this spring you can cut from the bed next 
spring. With seed, a year longer is necessary. 
BROCCOLI 
(Broculi) 
Should be grown and cultivated in the same 
way as cabbage and cauliflower. One ounce will 
produce about 3000 plants. 
150—EARLY GREEN SPROUTING CALA- 
BRESH. Makes a fair sized green head of 
good quality, and after this is cut, new sprouts 
develop, which make smaller heads for a sec- 
ond crop. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 35c; 14 Ib., $1.10; Ib., 
ft postpaid. Please ask for prices in larger 
ots. 

91—WASHINGTON ASPARAGUS SEED. 
Classed as a rust-resistant type and large in 
size. A variety strongly favored by commercial 
gardeners. Greatly improved over the older 
varieties. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; % Ib., 30c; Ib., 
$1.00; 5 Ibs., $4.50, postpaid. 
WASHINGTON ASPARAGUS ROOTS. 
Many of our customers who have had an 
Asparagus bed for years are now planting the 
Washington variety. Strong, healthy roots 
of good planting size. Dozen, 35c; 50 roots, 
85c; 100 roots, $1.60, postpaid. 
90—CONOVER’S COLOSSAL ASPARAGUS 
SEED. A prolific variety that is considered 
best for the South. It is uniform in growth, 
also easily grown from seed. Pkt., 5c; 02, 
10c; %4 Ib., 25c; Ib., 85ce; 5 Ibs., $3.50, post- 
paid. 
CONOVER’S COLOSSAL ASPARAGUS 
ROOTS. Large strong, healthy roots. Dozen, 
35c; 50 roots, 85c; 100 roots, $1.60, postpaid. 

150—Broccoli 
4 ROBERT NICHOLSON SEED CO., Dallas, Texas 
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