TO LOVERS OF THE BEAUTIFUL 
Clarkia 
A. A very pretty old flower that has been 
greatly improved in recent years. Leafy 
racemes of double blooms which all open in 
water when cut. Does well either in sun or 
shade. 
1736—-DOUBLE MIXED. Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c, 
postpaid. 
Cosmos 
A. Hardy and fast growing. Plants 3 to 5 
feet high, with feathery green foliage, pro- 
ducing in a variety of colors, single and double 
flowers on long, graceful stems. This is one of 
the best flowers to grow for cutting. 
1439—GIANT SINGLE MIXED. Grows very 
tall, with flowers as large as 4 inches in diam- 
eter. Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts, 25c, postpaid. 
1441—EXTRA EARLY SINGLE MIXED. Pkt., 
10c; 3 pkts., 25c, postpaid. 
1442—EXTRA EARLY DOUBLE CRESTED 
MIXED. The flowers are large and have a dou- 
ble center, which stands out from the outside 
row of single petals. The flowers after cutting 
last a long time in water. Pkt., 15c; 2 pkts., 25c, 
postpaid. 
1763—-ORANGE FLARE. A beautiful new early 
flowering single bloomer of the same shade as 
Klondyke. Will bloom within 90 days of plant- 
ing. Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c, postpaid. 
1440—-SEMI-LOUBLE ORANGE RUFFLES. See 
cage 24, 
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Cuphea 
1766—FIREFLY. See page 24. 
Cynoglossum 
(Chinese Forget-Me-Not) 
A. This is a new Forget-Me-Not, introduced 
from China, and seems to be perfectly adapted 
to our climate. 
1649—AMABILE BLUE. Forget-Me-Not blue 
flowers, with a much stronger plant, growing 
about 18 inches high, and blooming throughout 
the summer. Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c, postpaid. 
1779—DWARF FIRMAMENT. See page 24. 
Dahlias 
TP. Most flower lovers plant Dahlia Roots 
as they do not know that beautiful blooms can 
be successfully produced the same season from 
seed. There is real fascination in growing 
Dahlias from seed, as new varieties are origi- 
nated in this manner. The roots can be dug 
and stored for planting the following season. 
Try this method and enjoy a pleasant surprise. 
1456—UNWIN’S IDEAL BEDDING MIXED. A 
curled or semi-quilled Dahlia. Blooms are mini- 
ature double and semi-double in bright shades 
of red, rose, yellow, white and lavender. The 
plant is 18 to 24 inches high and should not 
require stakes. Blooms the first year from seed 
and produces blooms that are superior, espe- 
cially in color. Dahlias from seed are the latest 
gardén rage. Save the roots of the colors you 
like best. Pkt., 25c; 2 pkts., 45c, postpaid. 
1448—-DOUBLE MIXED. Pkt., 15c; 2 pkts., 25c, 
postpaid. 
1449—SINGLE MIXED. Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c, 
postpaid. 
Daisies 
1450—SHASTA DAISY. P. Well known peren- 
nial, about 2 feet high, beautiful flowers with 
pure white petals, with golden center. Fine for 
cut flowers. Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c, postpaid. 
1477—-DOUBLE SHASTA. HP. A reselected 
strain of Double Shasta that has proven a 
pleasant surprise to flower lovers everywhere. 
Pkt:, 25c; 5 pkts., $1.00, postpaid. 
1452—SWAN RIVER DAISY. A. (Brachycome). 
Charming little plants that delight in a sunny 
situation, fine for edgings; color, light blue. 
Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c, postpaid. 
1453—AFRICAN DAISY. A. (Dimorphotheca). 
Beautiful new Daisy of easy culture, 12 inches 
high. Mixed colors. Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c, post- 
BLUE-EYED AFRICAN DAISY. See Arctotis. 
- Delphinium 
This is a Perennial Larkspur, and one plant- 
ing lasts for severdl years. Flowers are various 
shades of blue, and the plant grows about five 
feet tall. Should be planted indoors and trans- 
planted to permanent beds in the early spring. 
1682—-MIXED. Pkt., 15c; 2 pkts., 25c, postpaid. 
Didiscus 
(Blue Lace Flowers) 
1454—COERULEUS. A. This pretty and in- 
teresting annual blooms most profusely from 
July till November; their exquisite pale laven- 
der blossoms are excellent for cutting; plants 
grow about 18 inches high, and have as many 
as 50 flowers open at one time. Pkt., 10c; 3 
pkts., 25c, postpaid. 
Eschscholtzia 
. (California Poppy) 
A. This is the State flower of California. 
1770—RAMONA HYBRIDS MIXED. This Poppy 
is a compact and erect strain of Eschcholtzia 
with flowers beautifully frilled and incurved, 
giving it the appearance of a semi-double. A 
very distinct and attractive type and one of the 
easiest annuals to grow. Pkt., 15c; 2 pkts., 25c, 
postpaid. 
1458—ROSY QUEEN. A charming rosy-pink 
of the spreading type. We suggest a trial of 
ee eau shade. Pkt., 10c; 3 pts., 25c, post- 
paid. 
1455—AURANTIACA. Best orange. Pkt., 10c; 
3 pkts., 25c, postpaid. 
1457—-SINGLE MIXED. The above colors and 
many others in mixture. Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c, 
postpaid, | | am | sea S88) 
Euphorbia 
(Snow on the Mountain) 
A. Plants with very colorful foliage grown 
in the garden or border to contrast pleasingly 
with those that have all green leaves. 
1566—VARIEGATA. Ai first the leaves are 
bright green, but as they mature they become 
more and more tinged and margined with sil- 
very white. This plant likes the sun, and it also 
grows well in poor and dry soil. Pkt., 10c; 3 
pkts., 25c, postpaid. 
Everlasting Flowers 
(Old-Fashioned Straw Flower) 
A. They are exceedingly beautiful, of many 
rich colors, make a fine display in beds and 
borders. If wanted to use dry in baskets or 
vases throughout the winter, cut the stems as 
long as possible when the blossoms are about 
one-third open, then tie in bunches and hang 
pre ocris downward in some dry place until 
cured. 
1462—GLOBE AMARANTH. Red. The most 
wanted color of this popular flower. Pkt., 10c; 
3 pkts., 25c, postpaid. 
1446—GLOBE AMARANTH (Gomphrena Glob- 
osa). Old-fashioned Bachelor Buttons. A beau- 
tiful everlasting, valued for its handsome, 
small, globular flower heads. Half-hardy an- 
nual; 12 to 18 inches high. Double mixed, pkt., 
10c; 3 pkts., 25c, postpaid. 
1444—HELICHRYSUM MIXED. An array of 
color that will please. These are classed by 
many as the best and most satisfactory of the 
Everlasting flowers and make beautiful dry 
bouquets. Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c, postpaid. 

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ROBERT NICHOLSON SEED CO. 
neo gate 
DALLAS, TEXAS 
