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The Rocky Mountain Seed Co., Denver, Colo. 
High-Grade Fertilizers 
We have carefully considered the needs of our customers in making up our list of Fertilizers, and in the following 
list will be found brands with balanced analysis to meet the needs and requirements of the most exacting grower, 
whether he raises Vegetables for market or home use, grows Grain and Grass crops. 
We recommend the use of the higher grade Fertilizers, as experience has proven that the high-grade fertilizers 
are much more economical to use than the lower grade goods at cheaper prices, as the cost or hags, labor, freight, 
drayage, storage, and other items of expense is the same per ton on low-grade goods as on the higher grades. 
Prices of Fertilizers given below are the prices in effect at the time this catalogue goes to press. All subject to 
change . 
Uses of Main Plant Foods Field Fertilizer 
NITROGEN —Promotes leaf and stem growth; increases 
proportion stalk to fruit, and hastens blooming. An ex¬ 
cessive amount delays maturity. 
PHOSPHORIC ACID —Stimulates early root formation; 
gives vigorous start to plants; increases ratio fruit to 
stalk; improves quality of fruit and hastens maturity of 
crop. 
POTASH —Is important in sugar and starch formation; 
gives stiffness to stalk; helps plants to resist disease, 
and improves quality of fruit. 
Most soils furnish some of these elements and will keep 
plants alive; but often do not contain enough food to in¬ 
sure a proper and healthy development. Fertilizers must 
be used to supply a large part of the missing elements. 
Organic Fertilizers 
BONE MEAL —An excellent top dressing for lawns and an 
effective fertilizer for use in gardens, vineyards and 
orchards. Can be used around shrubs and in flower beds 
without danger of burning the plants. Apply 800 pounds 
to 1000 pounds per acre. 5 lbs., 30c; 10 lbs., 50c; 25 
lbs., $1.00; 100 lbs., $2.50; 500 lbs., $11.25, F.O.B. 
Denver. 
BLOOD AND BONE —-A desirable fertilizer for crops, such 
as cabbage, cauliflower and corn, but not for root crops, 
such as beets, turnips, etc., unless used with some form 
of potash. For garden use apply at the rate of 3 00 to 
500 pounds per acre. Most excellent for potted plants. 
5 lbs., 30c; 10 lbs., 50c; 25 lbs., $1.00; 50 lbs., $1.50; 
100 lbs., $2.75, F.O.B. Denver. 
RAW BONE—Analysis: Nitrogen 3%; Phosphate 22%— 
An excellent fertilizer for trees, shrubs, strawberries, 
as the food becomes available over a longer period of 
time than mineral plant foods. 5 lbs., 35c; 10 lbs., 60c; 
25 lbs., $1.10; 50 lbs., $1.75; 100 lbs., $3.25, F.O.B. 
Denver. 
DRIED BLOOD —This is used a great deal for indoor cul¬ 
ture of flowering plants, being chiefly of nitrogen con¬ 
tent. For roses, carnations and chrysanthemums it is 
very valuable. Also used for mixing with soil and for 
liquid fertilizing. Lb., 10c; 10 lbs., 75c; 25 lbs., $1.50; 
50 lbs., $2.50; 100 lbs., $4.50, F.O.B. Denver. 
COTTON SEED MEAL —Exceedingly rich in potash and 
ammonia, making it excellent for use as a grass and 
grain fertilizer; for putting greens it is invaluable. 
5 lbs., 30c; 10 lbs., 50c; 25 lbs., $1.00; 50 lbs., $1.75; 
100 lbs., $3.25, F.O.B. Denver. 
TANKAGE —Containing by-products from slaughter houses 
and contains blood, meat, bone that has been cooked, 
dried and ground. The analysis varies much, running 
from 5 to 9 ammonia and 5 to 15 phosphoric acid. It 
contains no potash and for best results potash should 
he mixed with tankage. A quick acting organic. 5 lbs., 
30c; 10 lbs., 50c; 25 lbs., $1.00; 50 lbs., $1.50; 100 
lbs., $2.75, F.O.B. Denver. 
Mineral Fertilizers 
ALUMINUM SULPHATE —Used to make soils acid. 5 lbs., 
50c; 10 lbs., 80c; 25 lbs., $1.75; 50 lbs., $3.00; 100 
lbs., $5.25, F.O.B. Denver. 
SULPHATE OF AMMONIA —A nitrogenous plant stimulant, 
very quick in action, tending to make soil acid. In¬ 
creases leaf-growth. Much used on lawns, which it not 
only feeds, but weeds are discouraged; when top-dress¬ 
ing lawns apply 1 ounce per square yard or 3 50 pounds 
to the acre, but first mix with several times its bulk of 
soil or sand. 5 lbs., 40c; 10 lbs., 70c; 25 lbs., $1.50; 50 
lbs., $2.50; 100 lbs., $4.00, F.O.B. Denver. 
NITRATE OF SODA —A valuable fertilizer. Apply 150 to 
2 00 lbs. per acre, 1 lb. per 2 00 square feet but not 
until the plants are above ground. If used in liquid form, 
dilute two ounces to one gallon of water and apply 
twice a week. Do not let nitrate touch green growth or 
it will burn. 5 lbs., 40c; 10 lbs., 70c; 25 lbs., $1.50; 
50 lbs., $2.50; 100 lbs., $4.50, F.O.B. Denver. 
SULPHATE OF POTASH—1 lb., 15c; 5 lbs., 50c; 10 lbs., 
85c; 25 lbs., $1.50; 50 lbs., $2.50; 100 lbs., $4.75, 
F.O.B. Denver. 
MURIATE OF POTASH — For root crops. 1 lb., 15c; 5 lbs., 
50c; 10 lbs., 85c; 25 lbs., $1.50; 50 lbs., $2.50; 100 
lbs., $4.25, F.O.B. Denver. 
SWIFT’S RED STEER MIXTURES 
Red Steer Fertilizers help you 
make more money—because they 
give your crops a quick start, 
carry the crop to early maturity, 
make crops more resistant to di¬ 
sease, increase the yield and im¬ 
proves the quality of crops you 
grow. This makes more profit per 
acre. 
SWIFT’S RED STEER —Analysis 
4-12-4. 100-lb. bags, $3.00; 
500-lb. lots, at $13.75; ton 
lots at $50.00, F.O.B. Denver. 
SWIFT’S RED STEER— Analysis 
8-24-8. 100-lb. bags, $4.75; 
500-lb. lots at $22.50; ton lots 
at $80.00, F.O.B. Denver. 
triple SUPERPHOSPHATE— Guaranteed 4 5 per cent 
available phosphoric acid. Triple Phosphate is recom¬ 
mended for all grain and grass crops, and vegetable 
crops. Apply at the rate of 125 to 250 pounds to the 
acre. 125-lb. sack at $3.75 per sack; ton lots, $55.00, 
F.O.B. Denver. 
PULVERIZED SHEEP MANURE —An efficient fertilizer to 
use on lawns, in the garden, the perennial border, 
shrubbery beds, small fruit garden, flower beds, etc. 
It is safe and dependable. A natural plant food and not 
a chemical stimulant. Every amateur gardener can get 
results with sheep manure. Price: 10 lbs., 25c; 25 lbs., 
50c; 50 lbs., 75c; 100 lbs., $1.25, F.O.B. Denver. 
LIME (Hydrated)— A very important article having num¬ 
erous uses around the home, garden, farm and lawn. Is 
used as a reducer and in combination of many insecti¬ 
cides; for whitewash, deodorizing, sweetening sour soil 
Tor lawns, and clovers. 10-lb. bag, 35c; 50-lb. bag, 75c, 
F.O.B. Denver. 
ALAZAR —A soil corrective, 80% lime, 20% sulphur. 100- 
lb. bags, $1.00; ton lots, $16.00, F.O.B. Denver. 
SULPHUR, AGRICULTURAL —Finely ground. This is now 
recognized as a successful fertilizer for alfalfa, corn, 
clover, etc. 5 lbs., 50c; 10 lbs., 75c; 25 lbs., $1.25; 50 
lbs., $1.75; 100 lbs., $3.00, F.O.B. Denver. 
GRANULATED PEAT MOSS — For greenhouse, garden, and 
home. Our Peat Moss is of the finest quality you can 
buy anywhere at any price. Its use contributes to the 
humus content of the soil, lightening heavy clay and 
binding sandy soils. It insulates soil against freezing and 
thawing in winter and conserves moisture in summer. 
Clean, odorless, and economical to use. 
It makes fine packing for plants, bulbs, roots, etc., 
and is indispensable in preparing soil for plants and 
bulbs and many annual and perennial fiow'er seeds. 
Ask for leaflet on Granulated Peat Moss. Bales (19 
to 20 bus. when loosened), $3.50 each; / z bale, $2.25, 
F.O.B. Denver. 
House Plant Fertilizer 
FEEDEM —A highly concentrated pow’dered plant food for 
promoting growth of ferns and other house plants. 4-oz. 
box, 30c; 8-oz. box, 50c, postpaid. 
STIM-U-PLANT — A fertilizer in tablet form. The tablets 
contain the essential plant foods in highly concentrated 
form and are, therefore, very convenient for house use. 
10 tablets, 15c; 30 tablets, 25c; 100 tablets, 75c; 1,000 
tablets, $3.50, postpaid. 
VIGORO— It is a scientifically balanced prepared plant 
food, containing all the elements necessary. Leaflet free. 
12-oz. carton, 10c; by mail, 15c. 
