nicHoLson’s Kieltable FLOWER SEED 
GOD Almighty first planted a garden; and, indeed, it is the purest of human pleasures. It is the greatest refreshment to the spirits of 
man, without which buildings and palaces are but gross handy-works; and a man shall ever see that when ages grow to civility and 
elegancy, men come to build stately sooner than to garden finely, as if gardening were the greater perfection——Francis Bacon. 


1403—-LITTLE GEM ALYSSUM 

Ageratum 
HA. Of bushy habit, with effective laven- 
der, blue and white flowers. They stand our 
hot, dry climate and the plants are covered 
with blooms from early summer till frost. 
1781—MIDGET BLUE. After many years of 
diligent selection there is real satisfaction in 
being able to offer a very fine dwarf Ageratum, 
2 to 3 inches high. Midget Blue has delicate, 
fine foliage, which is practically smothered 
with small true Ageratum Blue flowers. It is 
the first dwarf Ageratum that we have found 
that is uniformly dwarf and true to color from 
seed. Awarded a Silver Medal in the All-Amer- 
ica selections. Packet, 25c; 5 packets, $1.00, 
postpaid. 
1401—BLUE PERFECTION. Packet, 10c; 3 
packets, 25c; oz., $1.00, postpaid. 
1400—MIXED COLORS. Packet, 10c; 3 pack- 
ets, 25c; oz., 90c, postpaid. 
Alyssum—Sweet 
A hardy annual used for borders and edging, 
comes early in the spring, covering itself wiih 
clusters of flowers. 
1742—LILAC QUEEN. A. A beautiful deep 
lavender lilac of dwarf, compact growth. 
Height 6 inches. Packet, 10c; 3 packets, 25c; 
oz., 75c, postpaid. 
1402—MARITIMUM. A. Usually grows about 
8 inches high and spreads. Packet, 10c; 3 pack- 
ets., 25c; oz., 50c, postpaid. 
1403—-LITTLE GEM (Carpet of Snow). A. A 
beautiful white sort for borders. Planis grow 
about 6 inches tall, produce an abundance of 
flowers. Packet, 10c; 3 packets, 25c; oz., 75c, 
postpaid. 
1741—_SAXATILE COMPACTUM. P. (Gold Dust 
or Basket of Gold.) A beautiful showy plant, 
with bright yellow blooms, and it flowers so 
freely that little of the foliage is visible when 
in full bloom. An excellent plant for borders or 
rock gardens. Hardy perennial, 12 inches. 
Packet, 10c; 3 packets, 25c; oz., 75c, postpaid. 
Amaranthus 
A. These plants give brilliant contrasts of 
color, being useful for tall borders, groups and 
foliage effects. 
1404—TRICOLOR (Joseph’s Coat). Leaves vari- 
egated, red, yellow and green. Packet, 10c; 3 
packets, 25c; oz., 60c, postpaid. 
1406—MOLTEN FIRE. One of the members of 
the Amaranthus family, growing to a height of 
about three feet. The top leaves are a fiery 
crimson, the lower ones maroon. This gives the 
top leaves a Poinsettia-like appearance. Packet, 
10c; 3 packets, 25c; oz., $1.50, postpaid. 
1405—MIXED. Many varieties and colors. 
Packet, 10c; 3 packets, 25c; oz., 60c, postpaid. 
Aquilegia—Columbine 
HP. This is one of the easiest to grow from 
seeds. Much prized for cutting, the flowers and 
foliage both being very beautiful and decora- 
tive. 
16440—LONG SPURRED MIXED. While all 
Aquilegia are beautiful, we believe this to be 
the finest. Packet, 15c; 2 packets, 25c, postpaid. 
1813—BLUE SHADES. Blue shades that will 
please the eye. Packet, 25c; 5 packets, $1.00, 
postpaid. 
1814—ORANGE AND SCARLET SHADES. A 
wide array of light to orange scarlet shades. 
Packet, 25c; 5 packets, $1.00, postpaid. 
1708—MRS. SCOTT ELLIOTT’S STRAIN, Long- 
spurred Hybrids. Extra large blooms with very 
long spurs. A harmonious combination of 
shades fitted to any garden plan. Packet, 25c; 
5 packets, $1.00, postpaid. 
Arctotis 
(Blue Eyed African Daisy) 
A. Starts blooming in early summer, and 
continues until hard frost. As a cut flower it is 
especially desirable, the blooms lasting a week 
or ten days in water. Grows 2 to 3 feet high. 
Has single, daisy-like flower, pearly white with 
a gold band surrounding a delicate mauve 
center. 
1641—ARCTOTIS GRANDIS. Packet, 10c; 3 
packets, 25c; oz., 75c, postpaid. 

Helpful Hints on Flower Culture 
— TREAT FLOWER SEEDS WITH SEMESAN — 
Soil—A sandy loam is most preferable for flowers, but almost any type soil can be rendered 
suitable. If too heavy, add sand. Peat Moss will improve both light and heavy soils. 
Sowing—After soil has been prepared, sow seed carefully either in rows or broadcast as you 
have decided, then COVER LIGHTLY. As a general rule most seeds are covered to a depth not 
exceeding four times the thickness of the seed. DO NOT COVER SEED TOO DEEP as they may not 
be able to come up. After covering PRESS SOIL FIRMLY with plank or flat side of hoe. Very small 
seeds should be sown on the surface of soil and merely PRESSED IN. Do not plant them in loose 
soil or in soil worked same day as you desire to sow. 
Cultivating—As soon as growth commences, cultivate between rows and near plants to 
conserve moisture and permit the entrance of air, but above all keep down weeds—which can 
truly be called the robbers of the soil. Cultivate deeply at first and then gradually more shallow 
as plants get larger so their roots may not be injured. 
Watering—The best and safest time to water is early in the morning or in the evening. The 
roots of plants may be irrigated at any time of the day. Remember that one thorough soaking 
will do more good than many scanty sprinklings. 

1641—ARCTOTIS 
Starting Plants Indoors—Half hardy or tender 
varieties or even hardy flowers requiring a 
long season to bloom should be started in boxes 
for earliest blooms. Procure best soil available 
especially rich in humus and plant as previ- 
ously explained. Place boxes near window 
where sunlight may reach them but do not let 
inside room temperature get so high as to make 
plants grow rank and spindly. Keep soil moist 
but not wet. When three or four leaves have 
formed, transplant one inch apart in boxes or 
in open ground, if warm enough. Before setting 
plants in garden “harden off’’ by placing boxes 
outside on mild days until they are able to 
stand the weather without injury. 
Please Note 
The following symbols are used for your 
guidance in the Flower Seed section of 
our catalog: 
A. Annual HA. Hardy Annual 
B. Biennial 
HP. Hardy Perennial 
P. Perennial TP. Tender Perennial 


ROBERT NICHOLSON SEFD CO. 
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DALLAS, TEXAS 
