ROCK’S—Kansas City, Mo 
Annual Flower Seeds 
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Rock’s Annual 
Flower Seeds 
Directions for Growing Annual Flowers. The seedbed 
must be thoroughly spaded or plowed; it is best to turn 
under the top-soil of the previous year. A light applica¬ 
tion of well-rotted manure, turned under in plowing, will 
prove very beneficial. Pulverize with a rake or harrow, 
removing all clods, stones, etc. 
Most Annuals should be planted from April 15th to 
May 15th, providing the weather permits; for early 
flowering, some may be started inside in early March 
and transplanted to the open the latter part of April. 
In sowing the seed be sure you do not cover deepen 
than 4 times the thickness of the seed. Water lightly; 
this should be done with a sprinkling can or very fine 
spray in order that the seed may not be washed out. The 
seedbed should be watered at least once a day. Do not 
allow the ground to become hard and dry. When plants 
are well started a thorough watering once every two days 
should be sufficient. Cultivate with a hoe regularly in 
order that the soil about the plants will not become 
packed. 
ABRONIA 
110 Umbrellata Grandiflora (Sand Verbena). A handsome 
trailing plant, with clusters of sweet-scented flowers re¬ 
sembling Verbenas in shape, but of smaller size; color 
rose, with white eye. Admirably adapted for rockwork. 
Will thrive well in dry poor soils and in exceedingly 
sunny situations. Height, 6 inches. Pkt., 10c. 
ADONIS (Pheasant’s-eye) 
135 Aestivalis. A pleasing annual, growing about 12 
inches high, with feathery fernlike foliage. Flower of 
a beautiful dark scarlet, measuring up to 3 inches in 
diameter. Most excellent for cutting, as the flowers 
last nearly two weeks in water. Sow seed in April or 
early May where plants are to remain. Will thrive in 
semi-shade. Pkt., 15c; 3 pkts., 35c. 
AGERATUM (Floss Flower) 
Very easily raised from seed, which may be started in a 
hotbed and transferred to the open ground in May, or 
sown outdoors in May. 
145 Blue Ball. A lovely new dwarf blue type. The plants 
are compact, growing only 6 inches high. Delightful for 
ribbon borders. Pkt., 15c. 
147 Blue Cap. (New.) The flowers are unusually large 
and of a rich bright blue color. The plants very com¬ 
pact, growing but 5 inches high. Ideal for edgings to 
flower borders. Pkt., 20c; 3 pkts., 50c. 
150 Blue Perfection. Plants uniform in height; flowers 
large; deep amethyst-blue. Height, 15 inches. Pkt., 
10c; 07.., 40c. 
160 Imperial Dwarf Blue. Produces a multitude of laven¬ 
der-blue flowers. Height, 6 inches. Pkt., 10c; % «*•. 
35c. 
165 Imperial Dwarf, White. Similar to Imperial Blue, 
except flowers are of pure snow-white, the best of the 
white varieties. Height, 6 inches. Pkt., 10c; *4 oz., 40c. 
175 Little Blue Star. A miniature type growing but 6 
inches high and covered with light blue flowers. Pkt., 
25c; 3 pkts., 60c. 
ACR0CLINIUM (Everlasting) 
125 Double Mixed. This beautiful Daisy-like flower some¬ 
what resembles the Strawflower. It is largely used for 
winter bouquets, for which purpose the flowers should 
be cut before they are fully expanded. Height, 15 
inches. Seed sown in early May will flower six weeks 
later. Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c. 
ROCK’S ANTIRRHINUM 
(Snapdragon) 
Snapdragons, as you probably know, are superb for both 
cut flowers and bedding effects, as they bloom the entire 
summer For early flowers sow seed indoors or in a 
cold-frame in March, transplanting when the weather Is 
warm. For July flowers sow in open ground early in May. 
Seed is very fine, so care should be taken to sow not more 
than Vg -inch deep, keeping seedbed moist at all times. 
444 Dwarf Rock Hybrids Mixed (New). See Novelties. 
MAXIMUM GIANT SNAPDRAGONS 
An amazing new size! These are the real exhibition 
sorts for your Amateur Flower Shows. This new class 
embodies the last word in Snapdragons of today, imrnense 
in size, gorgeous in color, and stately in effect. They 
grow from 30 to 35 inches high, with flowers closely set 
on the stems. These new creations are a decided improve¬ 
ment over the old giant types and are the finest class of 
Snapdragons for cut flowers. 
Pkt. 
305 Apple Blossom. Rose-pink, yellow lip.$0.15 
310 Canary Bird. Canary-yellow, golden center.15 
315 Defiance. Brilliant scarlet, white tube.15 
320 Gotelind. Light copper, old-rose throat.15 
325 Copper King. Rich velvety copper.15 
335 Nymph. Rosy lilac, white tube.15 
340 Old Gold. Bright yellow, flushed salmon and 
gold .15 
350 Purple King. Glowing purple garnet.15 
360 The Rose. Lively rose-pink.15 
363 Salmon Rose. (New.) A beautiful salmon shad¬ 
ed rose-pink .25 
380 White Rock. The best white. Our own intro¬ 
duction .15 
385 Collection. One packet each of the above eleven 
varieties, $1.25. 
390 Rock’s Special Mixed. Pkt., 15c; 3 pkts., 35c. 
MAJESTIC SNAPDRAGONS 
(Half Dwarf Sorts) 
A gorgeous new English strain of Snapdragons produc¬ 
ing giant spikes of densely set flowers quite similar to the 
Maximum type in size but of more dwarf compact growth 
(18 to 20 inches). These two characteristics afford a su¬ 
perb type for bedding as well as cutting flowers. 
492 Avalanche. Pure white. Pkt., 25c. 
495 Eldorado. Deep golden yellow. Pkt., 20c. 
498 Golden Dawn. Golden buff overlaid salmon. Pkt., 20c. 
503 Red Chief. A rich deep scarlet. Pkt., 20c. 
506 Rose Beauty. Clear rose-pink. Pkt., 25c. 
508 Rose Marie. Light salmon-rose with golden center. 
Pkt., 25c. 
511 Twilight. Delicate apricot with old gold center and 
salmon shading. Pkt., 20c. 
515 Rock’s Select Mixed. Pkt., 20c ; 3 pkts., 50c. 
ALYSSUM 
A fragrant hardy annual, bearing spikes of small white 
flowers in great profusion throughout the summer and 
autumn. Used for borders or early bedding flowers. Sow 
the seed early in spring. 
200 Benthami Maritimum (Sweet Alyssum). 9 inches 
high, very fragrant. Pure snow-white. Pkt., 10c; %-oz. 
25c.; oz. 40c. 
205 Lilac Queen. A new and distinct variety of a beauti¬ 
ful lilac-white. Dwarf, compact and very fragrant. 
5 to 6 inches high. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 25c. 
210 Little Gem. 4 inches high; the best for borders or 
rockwork. Pure white. Pkt., 10c; % A ox., 25c; oz., 75c. 
AMARANTHUS 
Grown especially for their brilliant foliage. They thrive 
in hot, sunny locations. Are useful for tall border plants 
or for the center of large beds. Sow seed in early May. 
230 Caudatus (Love-Lies-Bleeding). Long drooping crim¬ 
son flower spikes. Plants grow three to four feet high. 
Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c. 
235 Salicifolius (Fountain Plant). This variety never fails 
to attract attention. The long variegated red and yel¬ 
low foliage makes it very useful for tall bedding or as 
a background. Height, 3 feet. Pkt., 15c; 3 pkts., 35c. 
240 Tricolor (Joseph’s Coat). The inner foliage is deep 
bronze, tipped with green, while the outer foliage is 
bright scarlet and gold. Height, 2% feet. Pkt., 10c; 
3 pkts., 25c. 
ANCHUSA (Summer Forget-me-not) 
275 Blue Bird. A beautiful new upright and compact¬ 
growing Anchusa growing about 18 inches high and 
bearing its flowers in a luxuriant bouquet at the top 
of the plant. The flowers are vivid indigo-blue. A new 
and distinct color in this family. The familiar shaggy 
habit of the old type has been entirely eliminated. 
Pkt., 15c. 
280 Capensis. A very attractive and popular annual. 
Flowers similar to giant Forget-me-nots, color bright 
blue with small white center, borne on slender stems, 
18 inches long. Blooms throughout the summer. Fine 
for cutting. Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c. 
ARCT0TIS (African Daisy) 
520 Grandis. Large white, daisy-like flower, with delicate 
mauve tint on underside of petals. Splendid for cutting, 
as the blooms last from a week to 10 days in water. 
Sow seed in early May for July flowers. Height, 2 feet. 
Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c. 
ARGEM0NE (Frickly Poppy) 
5*40 Grandiflora Alba. Has large white poppy-like flowers, 
3 inches in diameter, with grayish green, thistle-like 
foliage. Blooms from July to November. Do not trans¬ 
plant unless absolutely necessary. Sow seed as soon as 
ground has become warm. Height, 2 feet. Pkt., 15c; 
3 pkts., 35c. 
