Flowers for Cutting and Bedding 
Sits alee 
1425—DWARF C 
ROBERT NICHOLSON SEED CO. 
OCKSCOMB 
Candytuft 
A. Prolific bloomers, bearing in profusion 
clusters of flowers in a wide range of colors. 
Indispensable for cutting and very effective 
in beds or borders. Thin to 4 inches in row. 
1420—GIANT WHITE HYACINTH FLOW- 
ERED. This is an extra select of Candytutt, 
with enormous trusses of white blooms, es- 
pecially desirable for cutting. Grows about 18 
inches high. Packet, 15c; 2 pkts., 25c; oz.. 
$1.10, postpaid. 
1422—PINK. 1421—CRIMSON. 
1424—MIXED. 1423—LAVENDER. 
Price of each pkt., 10c: 3 pkts., 25c; oz., 
90c, postpai 
aid. 
1525—MINIATURE GEM—Hyacinth Flowered. 
A. A new miniature Candytuft of much 
wanted Hyacinth flowered type growing only 
22 inches high. As its giant brother, it is 
white and excellent for low borders. Pkt., 15c; 
2 pkts., 25c, postpaid. 
526—LITTLE PRINCE. Of the Hyacinth flow- 
ered type, growing only about half as tall as 
the giant. Bears beautiful trusses of wnhiie 
blooms. Pkt., 15c; 2 pkts., 25c, postpaid. 
Castor Bean—Ricinus 
A. Tall, large plants with large paim-like 
leaves of a bright green and variegcted 
color. Makes a splendid background but gen- 
erally grown in groups like Canras. 
1584—GIANT ZANZIBARIENSIS. Pkt., 10c: 3 
pkts., 25c; oz., 35c, 1/4 lb., $1.25, postpaid. 
Canterbury Bells 
(Campanula) 
This. is one of the best of the old-fashioned 
flowers, and is very easy to grow, preferring 
a rich, moist soil. 
1586-—ANNUAL CANTERBURY BELLS. A. This 
flower will bloom in six months from time 
planted. It is covered with blooms in a wide 
array o: colors which make it an excellent 
bedding plant. Height about 2!/, feet. Pkt., 
20c: 3 pkts., 50c, postpaid. 
1585—SINGLE MIXED. B. Pkt., 10c: 3 pkts., 
25c, postpaid. 
Carnations 
A. Carnations are a eat favovite with 
most people who take pride in their old-fosh- 
ioned gardens. 
1430—CHABAUD’S GIANT DOUBLE MIXED. 
These carnations bloom within five monihs 
from time seed is planted: and continue in 
bloom throughout the summer. Pkt., 25c; 5 
pkts., $1.00, postpaid. 
1429—MARGUERITE DOUBLE MIXED. These 
give an abundance of early blooms, and the 
lowers are very fragrant. Desirab‘e for bed- 
ding and cutting. Pkt., 20c: 2 pkts., 35c, 1/2 
oz., $1.25; oz., $2.25, postpaid. 
Cleome 
(Spiderflower) 
_ 1436—CLEOME, Giant Pink Queen. This de- 
lightful plant was a Silver Medal Winner in 
the 1942 All-America selections. Grows about 
3 feet tall, bearing huge trusses of bright sal- 
mon pink top the long stems of this distinct] 
novel plant. As a cut flower it is delighrful. 
Well adapted to ail sections. Supply of seed 
limited. Try it. Packet, 20c; 3 packets, 50c, 
postpaid. 
1435—COREOPSIS 
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Coleus 
A. Handsome foliage plant, fine for bed- 
ding and stands the sun well; also fine house 
plants. 
1685—EXTRA CHOICE MIXED. Pkt., 35c; 3 
pkts., $1.00 postpaid. 
Celosia—Cockscomb | 
A. An old picturesque class of plants. They 
form the gayest possible decoration in beds 
and borders, growing best in light soils. 
1425—DWARF COCKSCOMB, RED. Hesem- 
bles a large cock’s comb of deep purplish 
red. Pkt., 25c; 3 pkts., $1.00, postpaid. ~ 
1426—TALL COCKSCOMB. Crimson. Pkt., 
15c; 2 pkts., 25c, postpaid. 
1427—-PLUMOSA (Feathered Cockscomb). 
Plants 2 or more feet high, covered with pril- 
liantly colored plumes. Mixed colors. Pkt., 
20c; 3 pkts., 50c, postpaid. 
1428—-CHILDSI (Chinese Woolflower). Plants 
about 2!/2 feet high, branch freely and pro- 
duce large, globular, purplish crimson flowers, 
which resemble a ball of brilliant colored 
wool. Pkt., 10c: 3 pkts., 25c, postpaid. 
1522—DWARF MIXED COCKSCOMB. A de- 
lightful mixture of shades of yellow, red and 
pink. A contrasting array of colors that will 
prove’ attractive. Pkt., 20c: 3 pkts., 50c, post- 
paid.- 
1835—PAMPAS PLUME—See page 24. 
1836—-GOLDEN FLEECE—See page 24. 
Coreopsis 
HP. No flower is longer in bloom during the 
whole season than Coreopsis. It is most ex- 
cellent for cut flowers, lasting well. Bright 
yellow ilowers, attractive and showy. Hardy 
perennial, easily grown from seed. Two feet. 
1435—LANCEOLATA GRANDIFLORA. A won- 
derful plant that seems to be especially adap- 
ted to Southern climate. This is the old re- 
liable sort that we have known for years. 
Pkt., 15c; 2 pkts., 25c, postpaid. 
1738—DOUBLE SUNBURST GHANDIFLORA. 
Sunburst is a pleasant change from the weil 
known single form and will add to the beauty 
of your early summer garden. The double 
flowers are deep golden, yeilow and mecs- 
ure 2 to 3 inches across. Pkt., 20c; 3 for 50c, 
postpaid. : 
Centaurea 
A. They are favorites in all sections cf the 
country. A very hardy annual, will grow and 
do well everywhere; great ‘or cut flowers. 
1780—CYANUS JUBILEE GEM. The beau- 
tiful blue Cornflower with a bright green fo- 
liage, contrasting very well with the dark 
but vivid double flowers. Plant 12 inches 
high, Excellent for border, bedding and above 
all for cut flowers. Also makes a beautiful pot 
plant. Pkt., 20c; 2 pkts., 35c, postpaid. 
1431—CYANUS DOUBLE MIXED (Corn- 
flower). Also known as ‘Bachelor Button” 
and ‘‘Ragged Sailor.’’ This is a splendid mix- 
ture of all existing shades and colors. Pkt., 
10c; 3 pkts., 25c, postpaid. 
1593—-CYANUS DOUBLE SNOWMAN. Pure 
white. 
1594—CYANUS DOUBLE BLUE BOY. Rich, 
eer blue. 
ENS DOUBLE RED BOY. Deep 
red, 
1596—CYANUS DOUBLE PINKIE. Deep pink. 
1597—CYANUS DOUBLE BLACK BOY. Black- 
ish maroon. 
Price, each of above separate colors: Pkt., 
10c; 3 pkts., 25c; oz., $1.00, postpaid. : 
1434—IMPERIALS (Sweet Sultan). One of 
the most satisfactory flowers for cutting. Very 
easy to grow; bear on long, stiff stems, beau- 
tiful flowers of pink, lavender, white and 
other colors that live for over a week when 
cut and placed in water. Pkt., 15c: 2 pkts., 
25c, postpaid. 
Chrysanthemum 
Hardy summer-flowering annuals. Grow 
about 2 feet high. 
1437—DOUBLE MIXED (Yellow and White). 
Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c; oz., 75c, postpaid. 
1438—SINGLE MERRY MIXTURE (Painted 
Daisy). This should be planted more exten- 
sively in Southern gardens. It is a very free 
bloomer, easy to grow and stands heat well. 
We offer a splendid mixture, including many 
fine colors. Pkt., 15c: 2 pkts., 25c: oz. $1.75, 
postpaid. 
DALLAS, TEXAS 
