A RAINBOW OF SELECTIONS IN DAHLIAS 
Dahlias should not be planted until the ground is warm, usuall 
pulverized soil. Place the root on its side with the eye up and a sta 
with two inches of soil and fill in the remainder of the hole as the plant grows. 
Dahlias 
y around the first part of April. Dig a hole about six inches deep in rich, well 
ke firmed into the soil two inches out from where the stem will grow. Cover 
After several sets of leaves have developed pinch off the top so 
that it will grow bushy and strong. Cultivate often, feed regularly, and mulch with peat moss when the blooms appear. 
CANARY CUP. A deep yellow decorative 
dahlia, is excellent for cutting. The well formed 
yellow blooms are borne on strong healthy 
stems. 
COUNTESS OF PEMBROKE. A lovely shade of 
lavender decorative-type dahlia. Where beauty 
coh pegs try this lavender with the beauty of 
° ace. 
D. M. MOORE. Is one of those unusual varie- 
ties. Its deep maroon blooms are almost black. 
It is a decorative type, the blooms are nice size 
for cutting. 
ELLEANOR RADELL. Rose pink decorative 
dahlia considered as one of the best. Produces 
large flowers on strong healthy stems. Plants 
are robust and are heavy bloomers. 
ELLINOR VANDERVEER. Glowing rose pink 
decorative dahlia. The color is one of the best, 
good stems, good for cutting. 
JANE COWL. A real favorite. The coloring is 
an exquisite blending of bronze, buff and bril- 
liant gold—universally grown. It is good for 
cutting and exhibiting. 
JEAN KERR. One of the loveliest and most per- 
fectly shaped of all the formal decorative 
dahlias. Massive blooms of snow white. A fine 
grower with excellent stems and good keeping 
qualities. 
JERSEY BEAUTY. Classified as a formal deco- 
rative type; is universally grown by amateur 
and professional alike. Undoubtedly one of the 
best pinks. It is good for cutting has perfect 
form, long stems and a very profuse bloomer. 
JERSEY BEACON. Decorative enormous bril- 
liant Chinese scarlet with buff reverse; strong 
stems, good for cutting. Plants are strong and 
well foliaged. 

DAHLIA 
MBS. I. D. VER WARNER. Lilac rose formal 
decorative; though one of the oldest dahlias, it 
is still one of the best. Blooms are large, long 
stems, soft color, and strong plants has made it 
popular for more than 23 years. 
PRINCE OF PERSIA. Decorative rich red 
makes this dahlia very desirable. Strong grow- 
er, plants usually attain a height of Sf to 6 feet. 
QUEEN CITY. A formal decorative dahlia, 
usually watermelon pink color. A good garden 
variety, good for cutting and size. Add this 
dahlia to your collection. ; 
$2.50 dozen, postpaid. 
Pompon and Miniatures 
CORAL BEAUTY. Coral pink flowers on vigor- 
ous plants, very profuse bloomer. Truly the 
princess of dahlias blushing in the sunlight. 
GOLDEN QUEEN. This little queen with its 
deep yellow blooms glistening in the sunlight is 
one of the better pompons. 
SPY. In order to deserve its name this pompon 
dahlia with its dazzling red flowers blinds your 
imagination with its beauty. Strong healthy 
plants, very profuse bloomer. 
GRACE O’NEIL. A two-tone miniature variety, 
lovely as a fairy, soft pink blended into white. 
Good for cutting, profuse bloomer, good plants. 
ORCHID LADY. The name implies its beauty, 
a miniature dahlia, lilac rose coloring. Profuse 
bloomer, good for cutting. 
Price on any of the above Dahlias: 25c ea.; 
$2.50 dozen, postpaid. 
TROPICAL ACCENT IN WATER LILIES AND PLANTS 

HARDY WATER LILIES—SUNRISE 
Hardy Lilies 
ROSE AREY. Starry, deep pink, of exceptional size. One 
of the most beautiful of the pink varieties. Price, $1.50. 
GLORIOSA. A lily that is correctly named. A gorgeous 
flower, a shining red color far above the average. Price, 
$1.50. 
JAMES BRYDON. Large, cup-shaped buds and flowers of 
a beautiful crimson red. Very free bloomer. Price, $1.50. 
COMANCHE. The best of all the sunset colors. Brilliant 
glowing amber red with heart of fire. With age the flowers 
deepen to a warm orange red. It blooms more persistently 
than any other variety. Price, $1.50. : 
SUNRISE. The largest of all hardy Lilies. The blossoms 
pecenre 11 inches across. Color, glorious yellow. Price, 
$1.75. : 
Any three of the above, your selection for $3.00. 
DALLAS, TEXAS _ 
ROBERT NICHOLSON SEED CO. 
Shallow 
Water 
Plants 
WATER POPPY. An old fa- 
vorite whose cheerful yellow 
looks like the California 
Poppy. Each plant throws out 
many runners bearing blos- 
soms all summer. Price, 20c¢ 
each. 
MARE’S TAIL (Hornwart). 
Long stems with needlelike 
leaves, dark green. Fine for 
spawning. Submerged fern- 
like bronze leaves, continu- 
ally bubbling with oxygen. 
25c¢ per bunch. 
FISH GRASS or ANACH- 
ARIS. The most useful vari- 
ety for either the pool or 
aquarium. Graceful stems 
with whorls of deep green 
leaves. Price, 20c per bunch. 
WATER HYACINTHS. 
' Beautiful plants for small 
pools. Price, 15¢ each; 2 for 
25¢. 

Tropical 
Lilies 
Tropical Lilies will not 
be shipped until after 
May 15th. This is the 
earliest date for trans- 
planting with safety. 
Should your order for 
water plants amount to 
less than $1.00, please 
add i0c extra for post- 
age and packing. 
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All our Water Plants are grown in outdoor pools. Our 
shipping season will be from April Ist through September. 
May we book your orders early, shipping at the proper ~ 
season? 
Owing to the limited space, we are listing in our catalog . 
only what we consider the choicest and most beautiful 
lilies to be found anywhere at very moderate prices. 
Notice 
No order for plants will be shipped postage prepaid 
unless same amounts to as much as one dollar. 
Notice x 
Water plants are shipped separate from seed order. NO 
WATER PLANTS SHIPPED TO MEXICO account of custom 
regulations, 
Tropical Lilies 
Tropical Lilies Will Not Be Shipped Until After May 15th 
MRS. GEORGE H. PRING. A beautiful pure white day 
blooming Tropical Lily. Price, $1.75 each. alee 
MRS. ED WHITAKER. Light Blue. Largest of all tropicals 
and very fragrant. $1.50. 
_ BLUE STAR. The blue shades are very deep and lum- 
inous. A constant bloomer, never a day without a bloom 
from the Ist of June until heavy frost. Price, $1.00; or 
special 3 for $2.00. 
ROSE TROPICAL. Starry brilliant rose pink flowers with 
fragrance of Lily of the Valley. Often 4 to 5 flowers bloom 
“4 ue same time. Flowers are 6 to 8 inches across. Price, 
JUNO. A magnificent night-bloomer. Flowers from 8 to 12 _ 
inches across. The petals are wide open and give the 
flower the flat appearance. White. Price, $1.50. 
SPECIAL TROPICAL LILY BULBS. Colors our selection. 
Price, $1.00 each. 
ORIENTAL TRAP DOOR SNAILS. (Live-bearing). 
50c. No order accepted for less cn Ae: ecrta al Cer 
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No matter how small your lily plant is, the © 
larger the container you plant them in, the 
larger your bloom will be. They should be fed 
with Nicholson's Bone Meal Fertilizer about ev- 
ery six weeks during the blooming season, 
using 2 ounces per plant each time to keep 
them blooming. 
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