CAREFULLY SELECTED BULBS AND ROOTS 

SNOW PRINCESS 
How to Grow Good 
Gladiolus 
Open rows or trenches 6 inches deep 18 to 
20 inches apart. Set bulbs in trenches. Six 
inches is deep planting, which slows appear- 
ance of sprout through ground, but protects 
from late frosts. By planting in this manner 
they will stand heavy winds, and extreme hot 
or rainy weather better. Cover bulbs with an 
inch of soil, then sprinkle down liberally with 
sheep fertilizer or bone meal. Fill in rest of 
trench with soil and FIRM DOWN by walking 
on rows, or with lawn roller to eliminate air 
pockets around bulbs. If soil is dry when 
planted, water thoroughly after planting. If 
planted in beds, set bulbs about 6 inches apart. 
Keep soil loose and free from weeds 
ALWAYS. Never permit caking or crusting of 
of soil afier rains or watering. KEEP CULTI- 
VATING. The more you do, the better your 
plants and flowers for many reasons. 
Water when necessary, then soak them. 
Sprinkling has a tendency to draw roots UP 
for moisture. Send the water DOWN to the 
roots. 
We offer the finest bulbs grown. Try a few— 
see your wonderful results by using good bulbs 
and following growing instructions. Our assort- 
ment covers a wide range of gorgeous color. 

VAGABOND PRINCESS 
Nicholson's Fine Gladiolus Bulbs 
ALGONQUIN. Top ranking scarlet variety, 
winning many first awards in shows. A real 
large variety, truly exhibition type. 
BEACON. A spectacular brighi red. Ranks as 
one of the best in its color class. Good, sturdy 
stems and large florets of flowers. 
CHARLES DICKENS. Violet-purple with tall, 
gracious spikes bearing 10 to 12 florets open 
at one time. An European origination and the 
best in this color. 
GOLD DUST. A mid-season variety of fine 
large, deep yellow. The petals of the flowers 
are ruffled; the long flower spikes are borne 
on good, sirong, straight stems. One of the best 
yellows for this section. 
MARGARET BEATON. A two-tone Glad that 
is one of the best. Large, clear white flowers 
with small cherry blotch at the throat. The 
stems are iall and strong. 
Prices of separate color Gladiolus Bulbs: 
Dozen, $1.25; per 100, $8.75, postpaid. 
NEW EUROPE. A really exquisite Gladioli; 
large, red flowers. A worthwhile addition to 
your Glad collection. 
OREGON GOLD. All that glitters is not gold, 
but we can recommend Oregon gold. The beau- 
ape yellow color in the sunlight will actually 
glitter. 
PELEGRINA. A deep blue, particularly ap- 
pealing because of its striking color. The dark 
blue buds showing color to the tip add much to 
its attraction. 
PAINT BOX MIXTURE GLADIOLUS. The per- 
fect mixture of gladiolus bulbs, a fine assort- 
ment of colors that have a place in every gar- 
den. Price, $1.00 dozen; $7.75 per 100, postpaid. 


CALADIUM 
PICARDY. This Gladiolus has been a sensa- 
tion since its introduction and in our opinion its 
continued popularity is truly deserved. Apricot- 
pink in color, seven to ten florets open at a time 
with blooms six inches o rmore across. 
SHIRLEY TEMPLE. Color is a rich cream with 
a richer cream throat seven or eight large ruf- 
fled flowers open at one time. A good cut flower 
that will stand up until the last bud opens. 
Somewhat larger bloom than picardy. 
SNOW PRINCESS. A splendid white variety. 
Flowers of good substance and large. The 
stems are straight and strong. A very good 
variety for cutting. 
VAGABOND PRINCE. A distinctive variety. 
Iridiscent garnet-brown with a lighter upper 
throat and a small blotch of glowing flame- 
scarlet on the lip of petal. 
WANDA. A large cream sport of picardy. 
Tall spikes on strong plants. Flowers are about 
the same size as picardy. 
Price of separate color Gladiolus Bulbs: 
Dozen, $1.25; per 100, $8.75, postpaid. 
Caladium 
Esculemtum 
This bulb is better known as elephant ears. 
The plant is a foliage plant used for back- 
ground or to lend a tropical effect to the gar- 
den. Elephant ears are an old favorite. Medium 
size bulbs, 50c each; large bulbs, 75c each, 
postpaid. 
Fancy Leaf Caladiums 
Fancy Leaved Caladiums are very ornamen- 
tal with their bright colored foliage and will 
prove attractive in most any setting. 
CANDIDUM. Fine Easter variety and very 
popular. Leaf snow white with green veins 
and network; narrow green border. 
HORTILANIA. Leaf shining crimson with 
bluish tints. The best red caladium of all. 
LORD DERBY. Transparent rose with dark 
green ribs and narrow edge. Very popular. 
MRS. F. SANDER. Roundish, dark green leaf 
heavily blotched transparent deep rose. 
MRS. W. B. HALDEMAN. Medium leaf of 
bright pink with narrow green edge. Very 
fine and popular. 
POECILE ANGLAIS. Dwarf. Wavy leaf of 
deep crimson, bordered metallic green. One 
of the best. 
RED FLARE (New). A rather dwarf-growing 
type with many leaves of metallic red; narrow 
green border. Very bright and a fine, new 
variety. 
Prices on all above Caladiums: 40c each; 
3 for $1.15, postpaid. 
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DALLAS, TEXAS 
