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NICHOLSON’'S FINE IMPORTED TULIPS 
We are pleased to be able to offer again Holland grown tulips. The varieties selected below have proven their worth in Texas gardens 
for many years. Plant seven inches deep in well-drained soil. Bone meal is the perfect fertilizer for tulips. 
BLEU AIMABLE—Best of so-called Blue Tulips. The color is heliotrope 
with a decided steel-blue cast over the petals. The blooms are of good 
size and make a delighizd contrast with the lighter yellow and white 
Tulips. Each, 15c; dozen, $1.65; $11.00 per 100. 
BARTIGON—Rich, fiery crimson, somewhat brighter at the margin. Base 
is pure white with a rich blue halo. Excellent forcer. Each, 15c; dozen, 
$1.50; $11.00 per 160. ~ 
BISHOP—Bright clear Violet Tulip of good size, color and substance. 
Makes an excellent combination behind a bed of pansies. Each, 20c¢; 
dozen, $2.00; $14.50 per 100. ; 
BLUE PARROTI—The artistic form of these unusual tulips make them 
especially suitable for cut flower purposes. The petals are feathered, 
twisted, and lacinated. Green shades show amongst the brilliant color 
cf the bright purple blue petals. Each, 35c; dozen, $3.75; $28.00 per 100. 
CITY OF HAARLEM (Darwin)—The universal favorite of long standing 
Beautiful cardinal red with steel blue base with white ring. Strong 
stems and excellent substance. This is the outstanding red Tulip, Each, 
18c; dozen, $1.85; $13.00 per 100. 
CLARA BUTT (Darwin)—Truly a lovely Tulip whose popularity seems to 
grow with the years. The flowers are of a soft pure pink; perfect for 
cutting and are an excellent complement to the dainty blue and laven- 
der annuals which bloom in the early Spring. It should be in every 
garden. Each, 15c; dozen, $1.50; $10.00 per 100. 
CLUSIANA (The Lady Tulip)—A lovely little tulip, outer petals cherry 
red, inner petals white, with violet center. Height, 8 inches. April 
flowering. Plant 6 to 9 inches deep amongst stones or the roots of - 
other plants in a warm, sheltered situation and in fairly light soil. 
Each, 15c; dozen, $1.75; $11.50 per 100. 
FARNCOMBE SANDERS (Darwin)—This is a popular variety most often 
used for landscape effects in front of Evergreens. Bright rose-scarlet 
flowers of perfect form. Each, 15c; dozen, $1.65; $11.00 per 100. 
KAUFMANNIANA—Another botanical tulip from Central Asia, bearing 
in March large flowers of elegant form and remarkable beauty opening 
out to a great size in the sun. Petals large, broad and reflexing, 
creamy white with more or less carmine-red on the reverse; center gol- 
fae yellow. Height, 5 to 7 inches. Each, 15c; dozen, $1.50; $10.00 per 
PEKING—An outstanding variety for size and height that is particularly 
good for bedding purposes. A large golden yellow flower whose cup- 
like blooms are particularly effective when planted with blue-flowered 
perennial plants. Each, 18c; dozen, $1.85; $13.00 per 100. 
. PRINCESS ELIZABETH—Clear rose pink deepening in color with age. 
Excellent forcer. A very good Tulip for any garden. Each, 15c; dozen, 
$1.65; $11.00 per 100. 
YELLOW GIANT—Large finely shaped flower of rich, golden yellow, 
often tinted bronze at the tips of petals. One of the best yellow Tulips. 
Each, 15c; dozen, $1.65; $11.00 per 100. 
ZW ANENBURG—This is a flower of excellent form, the handsome bloom 
held straight and high on splendid stems. For your evening garden, 
for contrast, or just because you love white Tulips, here is the finest 
you can buy. Each, 15c; dozen, $2.00; $13.50 per 100. 
FANTASY (Parrot)—Most exotic, with its fringed and notched petals of 
deep pink, making flowers of such size that they are too huge to 
hold erect. Each, 18c; dozen, $2.00; $13.50 per 100. 
NICHOLSON’S PAINT-BOX MIXTURE 
Every color of the artist's paint box is included in this fine mixture of 
Tulips. It is composed of Darwin and Cottage Tulips and many new and 
old varieties. Dozen, $1.25; $9.50 per 100. 
NICHOLSON’S BULBOUS IRIS 
THE POOR MAN’S ORCHID 
The beauty of Bulbous Iris is indisputable, and their adaptability to growing conditions in the Southwest is proven by the experiences 
of many gardens. Proudly this plant is called "The Poor Man’s Orchid,’’"and with each year, enthusiasm for these Bulbous Iris increases. 
We cannot recommend them too highly. Plant during September and October in rich, loamy, well-drained soil; cover 2 inches with a space 
of 4 inches between the bulbs. The number after each variety denotes the flowering index. 
YELLOW QUEEN (3)—Standards and falls uniform bright golden yellow. 
oop ee and highly recommended. Each, 10c; dozen, $1.00; $7.00 
per 100. 
WEDGEWOOD (1)—Standards wedgewood blue, falls deeper blue; flow- 
ers held high on rigid stems. First to bloom in very early spring. Each, 
10c; dozen, $1.00; $7.00 per 100. 
IMPERATOR (7)—Large, free blooming, dark blue.’ One of the latest 
blooming types. A favorite because of its long blooming period. Long 
stems and excellent for cutting. Each, 10c; dozen, $1.00; $7.00 per 100. 
WHITE EXCELSIOR (3)—Uniform pure white, falls very broad, very good 
form and substance. Early and good for forcing. Flowers are borne on 
about 22-inch stems, which makes them excellent for cutting. We recom- 
mend White Excelsior. Each, 10c; dozen, $1.00; $7.00 per 100. 

BEARDED IRIS—Large, strong roots—purple, white, pink, and lavender. 
Each, 15c; dozen, $1.50. 
Nicholson’s Fine Imported Hyacinths 
Hyacinths are a precious source of scent and color and have beex 
greatly missed from our gardens for the past several years. No other 
plant requires so little coaxing either in the garden or in the house. 
As house plants, in bowls with bulb fibre, or on glasses filled with pure 
water, or in good old-fashioned clay pots and pans with garden soil. 
Its rising spires, colorful and fragrant, effect a rare and perfect quality 
of delight. Fertilize with bone meal. 
CITY OF HAARLEM—Large flower heads growing upright on strong 
stems. Color of pure soft yellow. Sweet scented and good for bedding. 
GERTRUDE—Deep rose pink that will blend with most any color. Its 
compact truss adds to her stateliness, excellent for forcing. 
GRAND MAITRE—A deep lavender blue, dark stem which harmonizes 
beautifully with the color of the bells. ‘ 
LA VICTOIR’E—Fine spikes of glistening carmine will brighten a flower 
garden to its utmost. A good hardy variety. 
L’/INNOCENCE—Large pure white bloom, heads very sweet scented on 
good strong stems. A good variety for bedding or forcing. 
KING OF THE BLUES—Deep violet blue, its royal purple richness and 
_ spicy fragrance give it an important place among hyacinths. 
Price on all above varieties: Each, 30c; dozen, $3.00. 

_ TULIPS—PAINT BOX MIXTURE 

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- ROBERT NICHOLSON SEED CO. DALLAS, TEXAS 
