ROCK’S—Kansas City, Mo 
Annual Flower Seeds 
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DIANTHUS or PINKS 
Seed can be sown under glass in the spring, or in an 
open, sheltered bed. The seedlings are easily trans¬ 
planted and should stand 8 to 12 inches apart. If espe¬ 
cially large, brilliant flowers are desired, a bed of loam, 
leaf-mold and well-decayed manure should be prepared. 
Height, 1 foot. 
Double Varieties 
2036 Salmon. A beautiful shade of salmon-pink. Pkt., 
10c * 3 pkts. 23c* 
2025 Brilliant Hose. A bright rose-pink. Pkt., 10c; 3 
pkts., 25c. 
2030 Fireball. Rich scarlet. Pkt., 10c. 
2045 Snowdrift. Large pure white flowers, beautifully 
fringed. Pkt., 10c. 
2040 Midnight. Deep blood-red. Pkt., 10c. 
2050 Hock’s Special Double Mixed. Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c. 
2020 Rock’s Special Single Mixed. Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c. 
A NEW DIANTHUS 
2012 Sweet Wivelsfield. It is a cross between Dianthus 
Allwoodi and Dianthus Barbatus. Its habit of growth 
is very similar to the annual Sweet William except the 
flowers are larger and range through a greater variety 
of colors. The flowers are also elegantly scented. Seed 
sown Indoors in March and transplanted to the open 
ground in May will produce blooms from July to frost. 
Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c. 
DIM0RPH0THECA (African Golden Daisy) 
Daisy-like blossoms, 2% inches in diameter, produced in 
great profusion. Sow seed outside the latter part of April. 
Height, 1 foot. 
2065 Aurantiaca. A unique, glossy, rich orange-gold, 
which brilliant coloring is rendered more conspicuous by 
the dark disc surrounding the black zone. Pkt., 10c; 
3 pkts., 25c. 
2070 Aurantiaca Hybrida. Various shades of white, yel¬ 
low and orange. Pkt., 15c; 3 pkts., 35c. 
ESCHSCHOLTZIA (California Poppy) 
A genus of the Poppy family, blooms continuously 
throughout the summer. Sow the seed outside the latter 
part of April. They are best not transplanted. Height, 
1 foot. 
2110 Aurantiaca. Rich orange, the true California Poppy. 
Pkt. 10c. 
2120 Purple Glow. Purplish red. Pkt., 20c. 
2125 Rose Queen. Rose-pink. Pkt., 10c. 
2130 The Geisha. Inside petals gold, outside orange crim¬ 
son. Pkt., 15c. 
2135 Vesuvius. Wallflower red. Pkt., 15c. 
2140 White. Pure white. Pkt., 10c. 
2145 Double-Flowering Mixed. Double flowers In mixed 
white and yellow. About 60% will come true double. 
Pkt., 15c. 
2150 Rock’s New Hybrids. A splendid mixture of new 
colors." Pkt., 15c; 3 pkts., 35c. 
D0LICH0S (Hyacinth Bean) 
A rapid-growing hardly annual climber with beautiful 
white or purple flowers which are followed by ornamental 
seed pods. Sow seed in April in the open ground. 
2080 Darkness. Dark vines with rose-violet flowers; seed 
pods dark red. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c. 
2085 Daylight. Snow-white flowers followed by silvery 
white seed pods. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c. 
2090 Mixed. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c. 
ERYSIMUM (Fairy Wallflower) 
2100 Perofskianum. The plants grow about 18 inches 
high, bearing throughout the summer dense clusters of 
brilliant orange-yellow wallflower-Uke flowers, a rather 
unusual color in annuals. It is of the simplest culture. 
Sow the seed in a sunny position. Pkt., 10c. 
EUPHORBIA 
2160 Heterophylla (Mexican Fire Plant.) Resembling in 
habit and color the beautiful hothouse Poinsettia. The 
plants are of branching form, with smooth, glossy green 
leaves. About mid-summer the top center leaves of 
each branch turn a vivid orange-scarlet. Sow outside in 
April. Height, 2 to 3 feet. Pkt., 15c. 
2165 Variegata (Snow-on-the-Mountain). Very showy with 
its variegated white and green foliage, and the branches 
when cut may be used in mixed bouquets. Sow outside 
in April. Height, 2 feet. Pkt., 10c. 
GAILLARDIA (Blanket Flower) 
ANNUAL VARIETIES 
Bloom from early summer till November. Excellent for 
beds, borders or for cutting. Should be sown where they 
are to bloom. Height, 1% feet. 
2180 Amblyodon. Rich blood-red, tipped yellow; single. 
Very attractive. Pkt., 10c. 
2190 Lorenziana Double Mixed. A charming, profuse, 
double-flowering strain; beautiful mixed colors. Pkt., 
10c: 3 pkts., 25c. 
2200 Picta Single Mixed. Fine single sorts of showy 
colors. Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c. 
GERBERA (Transvaal Daisy) 
2227 Jamesoni Hybrids.. A gorgeous and graceful Daisy¬ 
like flower from 2 to 4 inches across with long narrow 
petals recurving from a small center. They are borne 
on exceedingly long stems and when cut for arrange¬ 
ments no description can convey the real beauty they 
possess. The colors include the loveliest of tints from 
pure white through cream, yellow, salmon, orange, 
cerise and bright red to reddish violet. They are half- 
hardy perennials, best treated as annuals. Seed sown 
early will bloom the first year and the plants can be 
wintered over in a coldframe for blooming the following 
year. Pkt. of 25 seeds, 25c. 
GILIA (Blue Thimble Flower) 
2230 Capitata. Grows about 18 inches high with graceful 
feathery foliage and bears globular rich lavender-blue 
flowers about one inch across. It blooms a long period 
and is excellent for cutting. Also retains its lovely color 
when dried. Pkt., 10c. 
GLOBE AMARANTH (Gomphrena) 
Also known as Bachelor Button. An everlasting, with 
beautifully colored flowers resembling clover heads. They 
retain their color and are admirable in winter bouquets. 
About 2 feet high. Sow seed in the open ground the 
latter part of April, thin out the young plants to 15 inches 
apart. 
2250 Flesh. Light pink. Pkt., 10c. 
2265 White. Pure white. Pkt., 10c. 
2255 Orange. Unusual salmon-rose. Pkt., 15c. 
2260 Red. Purplish red. Pkt., 10c. 
2275 Mixed. Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c. 
2270 Collection. 1 pkt. each of the above 4 colors, 35c. 
GODETIA 
Magnificent hardy annuals, producing numerous deli¬ 
cately colored flowers. They thrive in shady places. Plant 
seed in April, thinning out the young plants to 1 foot 
apart. One foot in height. 
2310 Rosamond. Shell pink. Pkt., 15c; 3 pkts., 35c. 
2305 Gloriosa. Brilliant blood red. Pkt., 15c; 3 pkts., 35c. 
2300 Duchess of Albany. Pure white. Pkt., 15c; 3 pkts., 
35c. 
GOURDS, Ornamental 
A quick-growing interesting annual climber, useful for 
covering arbors, walls or fences. Ornamental foliage, with 
fruit in many peculiar shapes. Sow seed outside the 
middle of April. 
2325 Apple. Round, beautifully striped. Pkt., 10c; 3 
pkts., 25c. 
2330 Calabash or Pipe. Odd-shaped fruit which is used 
to an advantage in making pipes. Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 
25c. 
2335 Dipper. May be used as a dipper. Pkt., 10c; 3 
pkts.. 25c. 
2340 Dishcloth. The fibrous interior may be used as a 
sponge. Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c. 
2345 Hercules Club. Fruit grows three to four feet long. 
Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c. 
2355 White Egg. Fruit like hen’s eggs and may be used 
as nest eggs. Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c. 
2350 Sugar Trough. Makes useful container, immense In 
size. Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c. 
2352 Turk’s Turban. Odd, brightly colored fruit. Pkt., 
10c; 3 pkts., 25c. 
2375 Fancy Mixed. Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c. 
2365 Collection. 1 pkt. each of above 8 varieties, 60c. 
ORNAMENTAL GRASSES 
5905 Agrostis Nebulosa (Cloud Grass). Exceptionally 
graceful. Excellent for mixed bouquets. Height, 18 
inches. Pkt., 10c. 
5910 Briza Maxima (Quaking Grass). Large racemes of 
beautiful rattles, excellent for cutting. Height, 18 
inches Pkt., 10c. 
5915 Coix Lachrymae (Job’s Tears). Broad cornlike leaves 
and lustrous slate-colored seeds which may be used for 
beads. Valuable for winter bouquets. 3 feet high. 
Pkt., 10c. 
5925 Pennisetum Longistylum. Greenish white plumes, ex¬ 
cellent for bedding. Pkt., 10c. 
5930 Pennisetum Rueppelianum (Purple Fountain Grass). 
Graceful plumes growing 3 feet in height. Pkt., 10c. 
5940 Zea .Japonica Quadricolor Gigantea (Giant Rainbow 
Corn). Foliage beautifully striped in rose, purple, green 
and cream colors. Pkt-, 10c. 
GYPS0PHLLA 
Sow in April. Successive plantings should be made for 
a continuous supply, sowings about three weeks apart. 
Plants should be 12 inches apart. Height, 2 feet. 
2400 Elegans Grandiflora Alba. Pure white. Pkt., 10c; 
oz., 30c. 
2410 Elegans Grandiflora Carminea. Rose colored. Pkt., 
10c; oz., 35c. 
