
1586—CANTERBURY BELLS 

Candytuft 
A. Prolific bloomers, bearing in profusion 
clusters of flowers in a wide range of colors. 
Indispensable for cutting and very effective in 
beds or borders. Thin to 4 inches in row. 
1420—GIANT WHITE HYACINTH FLOWERED. 
This is an extra select strain of Candytuft, with 
enormous trusses of white blooms, especially 
desirable for cutting. Grows about I8 inches 
high. Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c; oz., $1.00, postpaid. 
1421—CRIMSON. 
1422—PINK. 
1423—LAVENDER. 
1424—MIXED. 
Price of each, pkt., 10c; oz., 50c, postpaid. 
1525—MINIATURE GEM—Hyacinth Flowered. 
A. Anew miniature Candytuft of much wanted 
Hyacinth flowered type growing only 214 
inches high. As its giant brother, it is white and 
excellent for low borders. Pkt., 15c; 2 pkts., 25c; 
oz., 85c, postpaid. 
Castor Bean—Ricinus 
A. Tall, large plants with large palm-like 
leaves of a bright green and variegated color. 
Makes a splendid background but generally 
grown in groups like Cannas. 
1584—GIANT ZANZIBARIENSIS. Pkt., 10c; oz., 
20c; 14 lb., 60c, postpaid. 
Canterbury Bells 
(Campanula) 
This is one of the best of the old-fashioned 
flowers, and is very easy to grow, preferring 
a rich, moist soil. 
1586—-ANNUAL CANTERBURY BELLS. A. This 
flower will bloom in six months from time 
planted. It is covered with blooms in a wide 
array of colors which make it an excellent bed- 
ding plant. Height about 21% feet. Pkt., 10c; 3 
pkts., 25c; oz., 90c, postpaid. 
1585—SINGLE MIXED. B. Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 
25c; oz., 75c, postpaid. 
Carnations 
A. Carnations are a great favorite with most 
people who take pride in their old-fashioned 
gardens. They have the most beautiful colors 
and are easily raised the first year from seed. 
1430—CHABAUD’S GIANT DOUBLE MIXED. 
These carnations bloom within five months from 
time seed is planted, and continue in bloom 
throughout the summer. The, robust plants form 
ten to twenty stalks, bearing Huge, clove- 
scented flowers of very fine form. Pkt., 15¢; 2 
for 25c, postpaid. 
1429—-MARGUERITE DOUBLE MIXED. These 
give an abundance of early blooms, and the 
flowers, are very fragragt. Desirable’ for bed- 
ding and cutting. Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c; oz., 
$1.50, postpaid. 
Cleome 
(Spiderflower) 
14836—-CLEOME, Giant Pink Queen. This de- 
lightful plant was a Silver Medal Winner in the 
1942 All-America selections. Grows about 3 
feet tall, bearing huge trusses of bright salmon 
pink top the long stems of this distinctly novel 
plant. As a cut flower it is delightful. Well 
adapted to all sections. Supply of seed limited. 
Try. it. Packet, 25c; 5 packets, $1.00, postpaid. 


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Coleus 
A. Handsome foliage plant, fine for bedding 
and stands the sun well; also fine house plants. 
1685—EXTRA CHOICE MIXED. Supply very 
limited. Pkt., 25c, postpaid. 
Celosia—Cockscomb 
A. An old picturesque class of plants. They 
form the gayest possible decoration in beds 
and borders, growing best in light soils. 
1425--DWARF COCKSCOMB, RED. Resembles 
a large cock’s comb of deep purplish red. Pkt., 
10c; 3 pkts., 25c; oz., $1.50, postpaid. 
1426—-TALL COCKSCOMB. Crimson. Pkt., 10c; 
3 pkts., 25c; oz., 75c, postpaid. 
1427—PLUMOSA (Feathered Cockscomb). 
Plants 2 or more feet high, covered with bril- 
liantly colored plumes. Mixed colors. Pkt., 10c; 
3 pkts., 25c; oz., 90c, postpaid. 
1428—CHILDSI (Chinese Woolflower). Plants 
about 24 feet high, branch freely and produce 
large, globular, purplish crimson flowers, which 
resemble a ball of brilliant colored wool. Pkt., 
10c; 3 pkts., 25c; oz., $1.25, postpaid. 
Coreopsis 
HP. No flower is longer in bloom during the 
whole season than Coreopsis. It.is most excel- 
lent for cut flowers, lasting well. Bright yellow 
flowers, attractive and showy. Hardy perennial, 
easily grown from seed. Two feet. 
1435—LANCEOLATA GRANDIFLORA. A won- 
derful plant that seems ‘to be especially adapt- 
ed to Southern climate. This is the old reliable 
sort that we have known for years. Pkt., 10c; 
3 pkts., 25c; oz., 40c, postpaid. 
1738—-DOUBLE SUNBURST GRANDIFLORA. 
Sunburst is a pleasant change from the well 
known single form and will add to the beauty 
of your early summer garden. The double 
flowers are deep golden yellow and measure 
2 to 3 inches across. Pkt., 10c; 3. for 25c; oz., 
$1.00, postpaid. 
Centaurea 
A. They are favorites in all sections of the 
country. A very hardy annual, will grow and 
do well everywhere; great for cut flowers. 
1780—CYANUS JUBILEE GEM. The beau- 
tiful blue Cornflower with bright green foliage, 
distinct from all other Cornflowers, contrasting 
very’ well with the dark but vivid double 
flowers. Plant 12 inches high. Very easy to 
grow. It is ‘‘everyone’s’’ flower and has many 
uses. Excellent for border, bedding and above 
all for cut flowers, also makes a beautiful pot 
plant. Pkt., 15c; 2 pkts., 25c, postpaid. 
1431—_CYANUS DOUBLE MIXED (Cornflower). 
Also known as ‘Bachelor Button’’ and ‘’Ragged 
Sailor.’ This is a splendid mixture of all exist- 
aes and colors. Pkt., 10¢; oz.,; 40c, post- 
paid. 
1432—CYANUS DOUBLE BLUE (Cornflower 
or Blue Bottle). Pkt., 10c; oz., 45c, postpaid. 
1528—CYANUS DOUBLE ROSE. A beautiful 
rose-colored bloom on a plant that does well in 
the South. Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c; oz., 45c, post- 
paid. 
1434—IMPERIALIS (Sweet Sultan). One of the 
most satisfactory flowers for cutting. Very easy 
to grow; bear on long, stiff stems, beautiful 
flowers of pink, lavender, white and other 
colors that live for over a week when cut and 
placed in water. Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c; oz., 65c, 
postpaid. 
Beem Es Ns DOUBLE BLUE BOY. See page 
1433—-CYANUS DOUBLE RED BOY. See page 
Chrysanthemum 
Hardy summer-flowering annuals. Grow 
about 2 feet high. 
1437—DOUBLE MIXED (Yellow and White). 
Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c; oz., 35c, postpaid. 
1438—SINGLE MIXED OR PAINTED DAISY. 
This should be planted more extensively in 
Southern gardens. It is a very free bloomer, 

easy to grow and stands heat well. We offer 
a splendid mixture, including many fine colors. 
Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c; oz., 35c, postpaid. 
ROBERT NICHOLSON SEED CO. — 28 — DALLAS, TEXAS 

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1420—-CANDYTUFT 
