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The Rocky Mountain Seed Co., Denver, Colo. 
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Large-Flowering Cannas 
No other bedding plant could be found to give the same 
results in our varied climate; they do well in any sunny 
position and in any kind of soil. For best results, plant 
about the end of May in beds, spaded two feet deep, en¬ 
riched with well-decayed manure. Water sparingly for 
first two weeks after planting; thereafter water liberally. 
For best efTect, plant in large masses of one color, setting 
plants two reet apart. 
THE president —(5 ft.) The best green-leaved, red 
flowered Canna grown. The flowers are immense, round, 
firm—often 7 inches across—of extra good quality, and 
flower in the greates profusion. The color is unTading, 
pure, glowing scarlet. 3 for 25c; doz., 90c, postpaid. 
KING HUMBERT —(4 ft.) The best bronze-leaved variety. 
Very distinct, heart-shaped leaves shaded with purple 
madderbrown. Immense orchid flowered trusses of vel¬ 
vety orange-scarlet, flecked with carmine; rose tinted 
margin and base. 3 for 25c; doz., 90c, postpaid. 
CITY OF PORTLAND —(314 ft.) Warm rose-pink, holding 
its tone through both hot and cool weather. The great 
full-petaled trusses are borne very freely on heavy 
stalks and make a wonderful showing throughout the 
season. 2 for 25c; doz., $1.25, postpaid. 
WYOM'NG —Massive orange colored flowers and bronze 
purple foliage form a striking contrast. Grows 6 ft. 
hign. 3 for 25c; doz., 90c, postpaid. 
YELLOW KING HUMBERT —(4 rt.) A “sport” from King 
Humbert, bearing the same graceful leaves, but richly 
all-green instead of bronze. The same regal type and 
immense size of flower, but a brilliant yellow instead 
of red, and produced more abundantly. Green foliage. 
3 for 25c; doz., 90c, postpaid. 
EUREKA —(4 ft.) Striking white flowers which appear 
cream color upon opening. Very effective when used in 
combination with red. A very sturdy grower and re¬ 
markably free-ilowering. Green foliage. 2 for 25c; 
doz., $1.25, postpaid. 
MIXED CANNAS —All colors, but not labeled. Each, 10c; 
75c per doz., postpaid. 
NO. 
15—CANNA COLLECTION 
No. 1—$1.00 
12 
Bulbs—2 each of above 
six 
varieties. 
No. 2—$1.85 
24 
Bulbs- 
—4 each of above 
six 
varieties. 
Beautiful Peonies 
These splendid flowers should have a place in every 
garden. They are seldom attacked by insects or disease 
and are perfectly hardy, requiring no covering in the 
severest climates. A good rich soil is essential, using bone 
meal as a fertilizer, avoiding fresh manure. An important 
point to observe is that peonies should not be planted too 
deep. Place the roots so that the crowns are covered with 
2 inches of soil. We offer the following list of the best 
varieties, 3 to 5 eve strong, field grown roots. 
EDUL’S SUPERBA —The famous Memorial Day Peony, it 
usually can be depended upon to be in flower at that 
time in this latitude. Color a beautiful light, clear pink 
with silvery reflex. Large, fragrant flowers. Each 50c; 
3 for $1.25, postpaid. 
FELIX CROUSSE —Its large globular flowers, solid and 
compactly built, are of a rich brilliant, dazzling ruby¬ 
eyed, exceptionally fiery, bright and effective. Each, 
50c: 3 fo>- SI 25, postpaid. 
FESTIVA maxima —The most popular or all the whites, a 
tall, vigorous grower and free and early bloomer; 
color pure white, flecked with crimson at center. Each, 
50'-: 3 fo" SI 25, DOS»naid. 
SPECIAL peony MIXTURE —Selected to color, 
WHITE, PINK and RED. 
Each, 35c; 3 for $1.00; $3.50 per doz., postpaid. 
Cannas 
Hardy Lilies 
Every year more people realize the keen satisfaction 
there is in having a collection of well grown Lilies. Al¬ 
though they require more attention than some of the 
other hardy plants, they are well worth the efTort. If 
the garden soil is properly prepared and the right loca¬ 
tion chosen any of the hardy Lilies we offer will do well. 
We can imagine few classes of hardy plants more inter¬ 
esting than Lilies. There are so many different types and 
colors that there is a variety to fit into almost any situa¬ 
tion and to satisfy any taste. 
Gold Banded Japan Lily 
AURATUM —Large, graceful, fragrant flowers of a deli¬ 
cate ivory-white color, thickly studded with chocolate- 
crimson spots, and striped throughout the center a 
golden-yellow; -3 to 5 feet high and blooming in 
August. Stem rooting. Each, 35c; 3 for $1.00, postpaid. 
The Orange Speciosum 
HENRYI —A beautiful hardy Lily from northern China. 
The plants are of vigorous growth, frequently attaining 
a height of 6 feet, each stem carrying from five to 
eight flowers of a rich apricot-yellow, spotted with 
brown. Blooms in July and August. Stem rooting. Each, 
35c; 3 for $1.00, postpaid. 
Regal Lily 
LILIUM MYRIOPHYLLUM —Flowers white, slightly suf¬ 
fused pink, with a beautiful shade of canary yellow at 
the center. Delightfully perfumed, reminding one of the 
Jasmine. Blooms out of doors early in July. Absolutely 
hardy. Each, 35c; 3 for $1.00, postpaid. 
Tiger Lily 
TIGRINUM SPLENDENS ($ingle) —Tiger Lilies are prob¬ 
ably the oldest and best known of our hardy garden 
Lilies. They flower in late summer and Tall and will do 
well in most any location and soil. The flowers are 
bright deep orange with reflex petals, and are borne in 
large clusters on plants 3 to 5 ft. high. Stem rooting; 
plant 9 inches deep. Each, 25c; 3 for 65c, postpaid. 
TIGRINUM DOUBLE —The flowers of the double flowering 
form last longer which gives It a little longer season of 
bloom in the garden. Each, 35c; 3 for $1.00, postpaid. 
Caladium (Elephant Ear) 
ESCULENTUM —Very effective plants for beds, borders, or 
single specimens on the lawn. This is the common vari¬ 
ety seen in many of the public parks. They should be 
planted where they may be watered regularly and in 
rich light soil, if possible. Grows from 5 to 9 feet high 
and produces immense light leaves often 3 to 4 reet 
long and 2^4 feet wide. Large size bulbs, 2 for 25c; 
6 for 65c, postpaid. 
Cinnamon Vine 
Perfectly hardy, thrives everywhere in sun or shade, 
and once planted will grow a lifetime and be a constant 
delight. They will grow 30 feet in a single season. Roots 
will keep perfectly. Plant any time from earliest spring 
up to July 15th. 3 for 25c; 12 for 75c, postpaid. 
Madeira Vine 
(Climbing Mignonette) 
A beautiful vine, covering a large space in a short time. 
Heart-shaped light green leaves and clusters of pure 
white fragrant flowers. 3 for 25c; 12 for 75c, postpaid. 
Double Pearl Tuberoses 
One of the most delightfully fragrant and beautiful of 
the summer flowering bulbs. Plant as soon as the ground 
becomes warm. Strong flowering bulbs. First size, 3 for 
20c; 12 for 65c, postpaid. 
