NICHOLSON’S BULBS and ROOTS 
How to Grow Good Gladiolus 
Open rows or trenches 6 inches deep 18 to 20 inches apart. Set bulbs in trenches. Six inches 
is deep planting, which slows appearance of sprout through ground, but protects from late frosts. 
By planting in this manner they will stand heavy winds, and extreme hot or rainy weather better. 
Cover bulbs with an inch of soil, then sprinkle down liberally with sheep fertilizer or bone meal. 
Fill in rest of trench with soil and FIRM DOWN by walking on rows, or with lawn roller to 
eliminate air pockets around bulbs. If soil is dry when planted, water thoroughly after planting. 
If planted in beds, set bulbs about 6 inches apart. 
Keep soil loose and free from weeds ALWAYS. Never permit caking or crusting of soil after 
rains or watering. KEEP CULTIVATING. The more you do, the better your plants and flowers 
for many reasons. 
Waiter when necessary, then soak them. Sprinkling has a tendency to draw roots UP for 
moisture. Send the water DOWN to the roots. 
Cut flower spike when first bud is open. Keep spikes in water. Change water and cut end of 
spike off slanting daily. Use a knife for all cutting. Shears crush and close channels in stems so 
water cannot pass through to buds, In cutting spike, leave 4 to 6 leaves on plant to mature bulbs. 
REMEMBER—Good bulbs, plenty of sun, food, water and cultivating is all you need to raise 
PRIZE WINNING GLADS. 
We offer the finest bulbs grown. Try a few—see your wonderful results by using good bulbs 
and following growing insructions. Our assortment covers a wide range of gorgeous color. 
Nicholson's Fine Gladiolus Bulbs 
ALBATROSS. Large, pure white flowers that 
should be in every collection. 
BEACON. Tall spikes of salmon scarlet flow- 
ers with as many as eight florets open at once. 
BETTY NUTHALL. Warm coral-pink with pale 
yellow throat. The flower spikes are long and 
graceful with six to eight well expanded blooms 
open at one time. 
BLUE ADMIRAL. A deep blue, particularly 
appealing because of its striking color. The 
dark blue buds showing color to the tip add 
much to its attraction. 
CHARLES DICKENS. Violet-purple with tall 
gracious spikes bearing 10 to 12 florets open 
at one time. A European origination and the 
best in this color. 
COMMANDER KOEHL. Large, clear, blood-red 
flowers on a tall spike. Excellent variety. 
DEBONAIR. A beautiful pink flower with a 
cream throat dotted lightly with crimson. 
GATE OF HEAVEN. The color is the deepest, 
richest yellow of any variety we have seen. 
The florets are large and well placed on the 
stem. 
GIANT NYMPH. A fine exhibition variety 
truly giant in growth with florets of light rose- 
pink and creamy yellow throat. 

DR. C. HOEG. Rich maroon with a fine silvery 
line around the edge of each petal. A depend- 
able dark red that is rapidly coming in favor 
everywhere. Price, 10c each; $1.00 per dozen, 
postpaid. 

LEON DOUGLAS. Ground color luminous 
coral-rose striped with flame and brilliant scar- 
let. Lip pale lemon, slightly speckled with ruby; 
truly an aristocrat of the garden. 
MINUET. The best of the self-colored laven- 
der gladioli. Spikes are of good size and florets 
nicely placed on straight stems. 
PICARDY. This gladiolus has been a sensa- 
tion since its introduction and in our opinion 
its continued popularity is truly deserved. Apri- 
cot-pink in color, seven to ten florets open at a 
time with blooms six inches or more across. 
RED PHIPPS. Tall, sturdy spikes producing 
beautiful scarlet red flowers. 
SHIRLEY LE. An unusual, new variety 
with huge, ruffled cream colored blossoms. 
VAGABOND PRINCE. A distinctive variety, 
iridescent garnet-brown with a lighter upper 
throat and a small blotch of glowing flame- 
scarlet on the lip of petal. 
WURTEMBERGIA. The most dazzling red we 
have ever seen. Immense blooms of fiery scar- 
let with creamy white throat markings. Tall, 
straight spikes. : 
Price on any of the above: 60c dozen, $4.00 
per 100, postpaid. 

MIXED GLADIOLUS. The perfect mixture of 
gladiolus bulbs, a fine assortment of colors that 
have a place in every garden. Price, 50c.doz.; 
$3.50 per 100, postpaid. 

Nicholson’s Cannas 
Nothing Is More Attractive Than a Bed of Cannas 
KING HUMBERT. 5 feet. Fiery red, with large, 
bronze, heart-shaped leaves. The flower heads 
are large, with ruffled blooms. 
THE PRESIDENT. 4 feet. Immense firm flowers 
of rich glowing scarlet, produced on strong, 
erect stalks. Green stocky foliage. . 
HUNGARIA. 4 feet. Rich watermelon pink. 
aren foliage. One of the strongest growing 
pinks. 
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CANNA—THE PRESIDENT 
ROBERT NICHOLSON SEED CO. 
CITY OF PORTLAND. 31/2 feet. The flowers 
are of the largest size, borne on heavy trusses. 
The color is a glowing shade of pink. The foli- 
age is substantial and strong, of rich green 
color, 
YELLOW KING HUMBERT. 5 feet. Lemon yel- 
low, stippled red. Dark green foliage. Similar 
to Red King Humbert, except in color of blooms. 
RICHARD WALLACE. 4 feet. Canary-yellow, 
with light green foliage. An excellent bedder. 
The large, attractive trusses have 5 to 6 good 
sized blooms open at a time. One of the finest 
of all yellows. 
WYOMING. Deep orange-salmon, with a 
touch of red in the throat. The trusses are large, 
with 3 to 4 wide open blooms at a time. One 
of the most beautiful of all cannas. 
EUREKA. 3) feet. Creamy white, with faint 
lavender stripe in the throat. The best of all 
white cannas. Light green foliage. 
Price of any of the above, 10c¢ each; 3 for 25c; 
85c per dozen, postpaid. 

Miscellaneous Bulbs 
Sprekelia 
Formosissima 
(Jacobean Lily) 
Closely related to the Amaryllis, bearing 
showy brilliant crimson flowers. These bulbs 
may be planted in the spring out-of-doors or 
can be used as a house plant during the spring. 
Price, 25c each; $2.50 dozen, postpaid. 
Ismene 
Calathina 
A good summer blooming bulb with clusters 
of fragrant white flowers. Price, 25¢ each; $2.50 
dozen. 
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GLADIOLUS—GATE OF HEAVEN 
Mexican Love Vines 
(Antigonon Leptopus) 
Also called Queen’s Wreath. Should not be 
planted until ground is warm, as cold soil will 
cause the bulb to rot. We make shipment be- 
fore April lst only at Customer’s Risk. A beau- 
tiful perennial vine, with sprays of glowing 
pink flowers all summer. The vine dies in the 
winter and comes up again from the root in the 
spring. Always plant on the south side of the 
house. This is one of the most beautiful climbers 
grown. Everyone wanting beautiful vines 
should plant some of these Mexican Love Vines. 
35¢e each, or 3 for $1.00, postpaid. 
Montbretias 
(Mixed) 
Hardy gladiolus, or best described as “‘little 
fountains of bright color.’’ One of their great 
merits is their long blooming period. Plant in 
the spring in full sun and if left in the ground 
will propagate abundantly, but winter storage 
is advised unless protected. They grow to the 
height of 18 inches, red and yellow shades 
predominating. 50c dozen, postpaid. 
Red Spider Lily 
Lycoris Radiata 
This plant is most generally known as Spider 
Lily. The attractive rose-colored blooms appear 
(like the amaryllis) without foliage about 10 
weeks after planting. The leaves appear after 
the flowers are gone. Bulbs available May to 
September. Price 15c each; 2 for 25c; dozen, 
$1.25, postpaid. 
Butterfly Lilies 
(Hedychium Coronarium) 
Natives in the South Sea Islands use the 
intoxicatingly sweet white blossoms of the 
butterfly lily, sometimes called ginger lily, for 
their leis. Height 3 to 5 feet; foliage similar to 
that of a canna; sun or shade, but plenty of 
misture. Price, 20c each; 2 for 35c, postpaid. 
DALLAS, TEXAS 
