




TRY PLANTING TEXAS WILD FLOWERS 
Antirrhinum—Snapdragon 
HA. Snapdragons are very hardy and easy to grow, and produce an abundance of flowers 
from the the time they begin blooming in the spring until frost. They are among our most popular 
flowers, and are especially desirable for cutting. Plant either in the spring or fall. 
GIANT (RUST-PROOF) SNAPDRAGONS 
For stateliness and magnificence of flower 
spikes these are the very best Snapdragons to 
plant. Grow about 30 inches tall, the upper 
third of the stalk being studded with gorgeous 
blooms cf huge size and exquisite form. 
1820—DAINTINESS. Rose pink, white tube. 
1821I—HARMONY. Terra cotta and yellow, 
shaded rose. 
1822—ORANGE SHADES. Deep to light 
orange. 
1823—PINKIE. Clear pink. 
1824—-DEFIANCE. Scarlet. 
1825—SHASTA. Pure white. 
1827—-YELLOW JACKET. Deep yellow. 
Price of each of the above: Pkt., 15c; 2 pkts. for 
25c, postpaid. 
Asters 
A. For early flowering, seed should be 
planted in hotbeds in December and January, 
then transplanted as soon as the danger of 
frost is over. ~ 
1412—QUEEN OF THE MARKET. This is a 
good type for bedding, and also makes fine 
cut flowers. Plant grows about 15 inches high, 
and produces beautiful double flowers in many 
colors, carried on long, slender, graceful stems. 
Mixed. Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c¢; oz., $1.25, post- 
paid. 
1413—GIANT BRANCHING DOUBLE MIXED. 
Grows 2 to 2 feet tall, producing a profusion 
of large double blooms on long stems. Pkt., 15c; 
2 pkts., 25c, postpaid. 
Balsam 
(Lady Slipper) 
HA. Grows 18 inches to 2 feet tall, produc- 
ing an abundance of brilliantly colored flow- 
ers. This plant also known as old-fashioned 
Touch-Me-Not. 
1415—DOUBLE CAMELLIA MIXED. Pkt., 10c; 
3 pkts., 25c; oz., 90c, postpaid. 
1411—BUSH BALSAM. See page 24. 
Texas Wild Flowers = 
BLUE BONNET 
(Lupinus Texensis) 
The Texas State Flower. Grows wild all over 
the prairies of Central and South Texas. They 
bloom in Texas in March, April and May. After 
maturing seed, the plant dies and the seed falls 
to the ground and comes up again the next 
spring. 
1414—TEXAS BLUE BONNET. Pkt., 10c; oz., 
20c; 1% lb., 40c; lb., $1.25, postpaid. 
TEXAS BLUE BELL 
; (Eustoma Russellianum) 
1564—A native plant possessing unusual 
charm and beauty. It is an annual; blooms 
profusely from late June to early September; 
the flowers are bell-shaped and of a beautiful 
purplish blue color with golden yellow centers 
and stamens; ideal for cutting. Blue Bells re- 
auire moist ground to thrive. Sow in September, 
October and November. Pkt., 25c; 5 pkts., $1.00, 
postpaid. . . : 
TEXAS PLUME 
(Gilia Coronopifolia) 
1565—This native flowering plant cannot es- 
cape your notice and admiration. It grows erect, 
attaining a height from 3 to 6 feet. Attached 
closely to the stem are innumerable red tubular 
flowers and feathery foliage resembling the 
cypress vine. This plant really deserves a spot 
in your garden. Pkt., 15c; 2 pkts., 25c, postpaid. 
TEXAS GAILLARDIA 
(Gaillardia Pulchella) 
156838—Also known as Indian Blanket or Fire- 
wheel. Edges of red ray flowers usually ipped 
with yellow. Most everyone is familiar with its 
beauty produced in masses in the spring. Pkt. 
10c; 3 pkts., 25c, postpaid. 
Most Texas Wildflower seeds are ready in 
July and should be planted in the late summer 
or early fall for best results. 
Cannas 
TP. Plants make large, broad leaves, pro- 
ducing clusters of large flowers of many differ- 
ent brilliant colors. By regular watering they 
will grow to a giant size. 
1419—MIXED. Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25¢; oz., 90c. 
postpaid. ; : 
CANNA ROOTS. See page 37. 
1828—GIANT RUST-PROOF MIXED. A well 
balanced mixture of all the above and many 
other desirable colors. Pkt., 10c; 3 for 25c: 12 
0z., 85c, postpaid. 
SEMI-DWARF (RUST-PROOF) SNAPDRAGONS 
Neat, dwarf plants, about 18 inches tall, with 
long dense spikes of beautiful blooms. Excellent 
for beds and borders. 
1819—SEMI-DWARF MIXED. All the best col- 
ors, carefully blended to make a lovely display. 
Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c, postpaid. 
Browallia 
1833—BROWALLIA. See page 24. 
Calendula 
(Pot Marigold) 
A. Grows in any garden soil, making very 
effective beds or borders. One foot high. 
Blooms freely in spring. 
1645—ORANGE SHAGGY. A Gold Medal Win- 
ner in 1935 All-America Selections. The petals 
are long and deeply fringed in a rather irregu- 
lar fashion, giving it a Chrysanthemum appear- 
ance. A deep orange shading to lighter orange. 
Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c, postpaid. 
1418—ORANGE KING. A very large and dou- 
ble, bright orange-red, dark eye; an extra fine 
strain. Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c, postpaid. 
1642—-CAMPFIRE (Sensation). The flowers are 
extremely large, very dark orange with a scar- 
let sheen. Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c, postpaid. 
1643—LEMON QUEEN. Identical with Orange 
King but a rich lemon-yellow. Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 
25c, postpaid. 
1644—APRICOT QUEEN. A dandy new 
shaded apricot that will please. Pkt., 15c; 4 
pkts., 25c, postpaid. 
1417—DOUBLE MIXED. Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c, 
postpaid. 
1767—ORANGE FANTASY. See page 24. 
Calliopsis 
A. Showy and free-flowering. Produces 
beautiful flowers of bright yellow and rich 
brown. A splendid summer bloomer, doing well 
in sunny places. 
1416—TALL ANNUAL MIXED. Pkt., 10c; 3 
pkts., 25c, postpaid. 

"1415—BALSAM 
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1828—SNAPDRAGON 

1645—ORANGE SHAGGY 

1416—CALLIOPSIS 
ROBERT NICHOLSON SEED CO. 
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DALLAS, TEXAS 
