THE ROOT, OR BULB, YOU PLANT 
CALADIUMS 
better known as elephant ears .. . a fo- 
liage plant used for background or to 
lend a tropical effect to the garden. 
Medium size bulbs, 60c each; large 
buibs, $1.10 each, postpaid. 
FANCY LEAF VARIETIES 
Fancy-Leaved Caladiums are becom- 
ing increasingly more popular as a gar- 
den subject in this area. It lends itself 
to shaded areas adding color to shrub 
beds and lasting throughout the sum- 
mer. 
Candidum. Fine Easter variety .. . leaf 
snow white with green veins and net- 
work, narrow green border. 
Exposition. A roundish leaf of bright 
red ribs and dark green edge. 
Lord Derby. Transparent rose with 
dark green ribs and narrow edge. 
Mrs. W. B. Haldeman. Medium leaf 
of bright pink with narrow green edge. 
Mrs. F. Sanders. Deep Rose on dark 
green, heavily blotched, round large 
leaves. 
Price on all fancy leaf caladiums large 
bulbs 40c each, 3 for $1.15 postpaid. 
CANNAS 
Canna—City of Portland. 3% 
glowing shade of pink. 
Canna—Yellow King Humbert. 5 ft. 
lemon yellow, stippled red. 
Canna—King Humbert. 5 ft., fiery red 
with large, bronze, heart-shaped leaves, 
ruffled blooms. 
Canna—The President. 4 ft., immense 
flowers of rich, glowing scarlet. 
Any Canna Lily 20c each; 2 for 35c; 
$1.75 dozen, postpaid. 
teemad 
Mexican Love Vines (Antigonon Lep- 
topus). Also called Queen’s Wreath. 
Should not be planted until ground is 
warm, as cold soil will cause the bulb 
to rot. We make shipment before April 
lst only at customer’s risk. A beautiful 
perennial vine, with sprays of glowing 
pink flowers all summer. The vine dies 
in the winter and comes up again from 
the root in the spring. Always plant on 
the south side of the house. 65c each; 2 
for $1.25, postpaid. 
INFORMATION—GLADIOLUS 
Plant six inches deep and 18 to 20 inches apart. This will protect from 
late frosts, help withstand heavy winds and extereme hot or rainy 
weather. Cover bulbs with an inch of soil, then sprinkle down liberally 
with sheep fertilizer or bone meal. Fill in rest with soil and FIRM 
DOWN to eliminate air pockets around bulbs. If soil is dry when 
planted, water thoroughly after planting. When watering, soak, don’t 
sprinkle. 
GLADIOLUS 
First of all have good bulbs and 
the Gladiolus can be planted as early 
as the ground can be worked until 
late June. Our Oregon grown bulbs 
fill the first requirement. 
Abu Hassan. Violet purple, large florets, 
rich in color, big in size and the num- 
ber one of this color. 
Blue Beauty—Just as its name de- 
scribes it not a new variety, but still 
the best blue Gladiolus Early Mid- 
season bloomer. 
Ethel Cave Cole. One of the loveliest 
of the pinks. 
CANNA—THE PRESIDENT 
CALADIUM 
ROBERT NICHOLSON SEED CO. 
247% 
MARGARET BEATON 
Gold Dust. This rich golden yellow 
is the finest yellow we have seen. It 
is unsurpassed as a cut flower and 
stands all kinds of weather. 
Fire Brand. A real bright red as red 
can be. The tall red flowers are borne 
on sturdy strong stems. 
Johan Von Konyneburg. This lovely 
scarlet orange is an immediate hit with 
everyone opens 4-6 bloms on a tall 
straight stem. 
Margaret Beaton. Large, clear white 
flowers with small cherry blotch at 
the throat. 
Picardy. More of this variety sold than 
any other, Apricot-Pink color. Good 
stems and flower. A popular commer- 
cial variety. 
Snow Princess. A splendid white va- 
riety. 
Spotlight. Golden yellow flowers with 
a splotch of red in the throat. 
Vagabond Prince. Iridescent garnet- 
brown with a lighter upper throat and 
a small blotch of flame-scarlet on the 
lip of the petal. 
$1.15 per dozen; $7.45 per 100, postpaid. 
Paint Box Mixture. The perfect mix- 
ture of gladiolus bulbs. A fine assort- 
ment of colors. $1.00 per dozen; $6.45 
per 100, postpaid. 
Tuberose (Single Mexican). Most Sat- 
isfactory of the South. Very fragrant. 
Bulbs should be dug in the fall and 
separated in the spring before planting. 
50 bulbs, $3.50; 100 bulbs, $6.75, post- 
paid. 
DALLAS, TEXAS * 
