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ROCK’S—Kansas City, Mo 
Annual Flower Seeds 
HELIANTHUS (Sunflower) 
Sown in April or May they come into bloom early in 
summer. Seed is best sown where they are to bloom. 
Plant about the middle of April, thinning out to 12 or 14 
inches apart. 
2460 Miniature Stella. Medium large single flowers, or 
pure golden yellow, with black disc. Pkt., 10c. 
2455 Miniature Orion. The petals are twisted similar to a 
Cactus Dahlia; rich yellow'. Pkt., 10c. 
2435 Aimuus Purpureus. Deep brownish red at center, 
shading to golden yellow at the tips of the petals. 
Pkt., 10c. 
2445 Double Clirysanthemum-Flowering. Large ball¬ 
shaped flowers, finely fringed and of a beautiful golden 
yellow. Pkt., 10c. 
2450 Mammoth Russian. The common Giant Sunflower, 
grown mostly for its seeds, which make excellent food 
for parrots and poultry. Oz., 5c; *4 lb., 15c; 1 lb., 45c. 
HELIOTROPE 
Sow seeds indoors early in the spring. 
2575 Large Flowering Mixed. A fine mixture of large- 
flowering varieties. Height, 2 ft. Pkt., 25c. 
2580 Regal Mixed (New). The Regal varieties have im¬ 
mense flower heads of the Giant type, but of dwarf, 
compact growth. Mixed colors. Height 1 foot. Pkt., 
25c. 
HELICHRYSUM (Strawflower) 
The best of the Everlastings. Plant is 2 y 2 feet high 
and produces large, double, Daisy-like flowers, with prom¬ 
inent centers and stiff, overlapping scales, which make a 
fine display in the garden during the summer. When 
dried, the flowers retain their shape and color for years, 
and placed in vases or baskets, make splendid winter bou¬ 
quets and decorations. Plants succeed in any good gar¬ 
den soil if given plenty of space; place at least one foot 
apart. For drying, cut the flowers just before fully open 
and hang them, heads down, until completely dry. 
2500 Monstrosum, Fire Ball. Red. Pkt., 10c. 
2505 Monstrosum, Golden Ball. Yellow. Pkt., 10c. 
2515 Monstrosum, Rose Queen. Carmine-rose. Pkt., 10c. 
2520 Monstrosum, Salmon Queen. Salmon. Pkt., 10c. 
2525 Monstrosum, Silver Ball. White. Pkt., 10c. 
2530 Monstrosum, Violet Queen. Violet-red. Pkt., 10c. 
2550 Monstrosum, Finest Mixed. Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c. 
2540 Monstrosum, Collection. 1 pkt. each of the above 
6 colors, 45c. 
ANNUAL HOLLYHOCKS 
A new strain of Hollyhocks which flower the first year 
from seed. Identical with the hardy varieties only that 
they bloom continuously throughout the summer. Seed 
must be sown outside not later than May 1st or can be 
sown indoors in March and transplated on approach of 
warm weather. 
2600 Semi-Double Finest Mixed. Pkt., 15c; 3 pkts., 35c. 
2610 Single Finest Mixed. Pkt., 15c; 3 pkts., 35c. 
HUMULUS (Japanese Hop) 
2625 Japonicus. A very ornamental and fast-growing 
climbing plant. The foliage resembles in shape that of 
the common Hop, is very dense, and in color a bright 
green; valuable for screening. Sow seed in late April; 
they are best not transplanted. Pkt., 10c. 
HUNNEMANNIA (Giant Yellow Tulip Poppy) 
2635 Fumariaefolia. Bright yellow, and about three to 
four inches across. Stems long and smooth. Sow seed 
in the open in April or May. 2 feet. Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 
25c. 
Our Baby Blue Morning Glory is an outstanding 
Annual Vine 
IP0M0EA (Moonflower; Morning Glory) 
Soak seed in warm water overnight to assist rapid 
germination; sow seed late in April. 
2670 Heavenly Blue. Immense flowers of bright sky-blue 
color. Very beautiful. Pkt., 15c; 3 pkts., 35c. 
2690 Noctiflora (Moonflower). At night and during cloudy 
days the vines are covered with an abundance of large 
pure white fragrant flowers, 5 inches in diameter. A 
very rapid grower, and excellent for trellises, etc. Pkt., 
10c; % oz., 35c; oz., 60c. 
2680 Baby Blue. Never have we had a flower which has 
caused so much comment as this Morning Glory. Bloom¬ 
ing from July to frost in one unceasing mass. The in¬ 
dividual flowers are 3 % to 4 inches across and of the 
most beautiful cerulean blue we have ever seen. It 
does not reseed itself as other types do. The plants 
grow rapidly to 15 feet and have dense, rich, green 
foliage. The seed should be soaked in water overnight 
before sowing. You will miss a rare treat if you over¬ 
look this. Pkt., 20c; 3 pkts., 50c. 
IP0M0EA QUAM0CLIT (Cypress Yine) 
Its scarlet or white flowers are produced in profusion 
and its finely cut foliage is well adapted to ornamental 
work. Plants will reach a height of ten feet and if 
planted thickly, will soon make a screen of exquisite 
foliage and flowers. Sow in May, first soaking the seed 
in warm water for a few hours. 
2710 White. Pkt., 10c. 
2700 Scarlet. Pkt., 10c. 
2720 Mixed. Pkt, 10c. 
We have a delightful new Pink Morning Glory 
this year. 
K0CHIA (Slimmer Cypress) 
2750 Cliildsi. A splendid ornamental annual plant, form¬ 
ing dense oval bushes. 2 to 3 feet high; of small, 
feathery light green foliage. As summer advances this 
changes to a carmine hue and finally to a fiery red. 
Also called “Burning Bush.” Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c. 
LANTANA 
2775 Dwarf Bedding Hybrids. Grow about 2 feet high, 
bearing Verbena-like clusters of flowers in orange, 
white, rose and other colors; excellent for bedding. Seed 
may be sown indoors in March and transplanted, or out¬ 
doors in April and May. Pkt., 10c; 14 oz., 30c. 
LARKSPUR 
Sow seed in April for July flowers, or for early bloom 
sow seed in the fall. Thin out young plants to 8 inches 
apart. Seed is generally slow in germinating. Height, 
3 feet. 
GIANT DOUBLE STOCK-FLOWERED 
2800 Ageratum Blue 2860 Rose 
2805 Dark Blue 2840 Lustrous Carmine 
2870 White 2880 Rock’s Special Mixed 
2830 Lilac 
Prices for above: Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c. 
2825 La France (New). Salmon-pink. Pkt., 20c. 
2835 Los Angeles (New). Salmon-rose. Pkt., 20c. 
2875 Collection. 1 pkt. each of above 8 colors, 65c. 
2910 Emperor Mixed. Produces an abundance of long, 
slender spikes in the most delicate colors. Height, 3 
feet. Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c. 
2930 Tall Hyacinth-Flowered Mixed. Flowers appear like 
double Hyacinths. Height 4 feet. Mixed colors. Pkt., 
10c; 3 pkts., 25c. 
NEW GIANT IMPERIAL LARKSPUR 
New type of Larkspur of base branching habit which 
affords fine long-stemmed cut flowers as well as tall, 
spirelike effects for which it is most desirable. The colors 
while not wide in range, are each the finest yet produced 
in Larkspurs. 
2935 Blue Spire. A deep oxford-blue. 
2940 Exquisite Pink Improved. Soft pink, shaded salmon. 
2941 Exquisite Rose. A delightful bright rose-pink. 
2943 Gloria. Deep rose, darker than Exquisite Rose. 
2945 Lilac Spire. A most beautiful lavender-blue. 
2952 Peach Blossom. A very delicate clear light pink. 
2960 White Spire. Dazzling pure white. 
Prices for above: Pkt., 15c; 3 pkts., 35c. 
2965 Rock’s Superb Mixed. Of the above varieties. Pkt., 
15c; 3 pkts., 35c.,/, 
LAYATERA 
An excellent plant for bedding or borders. The plants 
average two feet in height, branch freely and flower most 
profusely from July until fall. Sow in May where they 
are to bloom and thin out to 12 inches apart. 
2980 Splendens Rosea. Flowers of soft pink, with rich 
rose or carmine suffusion, which becomes deeper toward 
the center. The flowers average three inches in diam¬ 
eter and are borne profusely from midsummer until 
frost. As a border plant it always attracts attention. 
Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c. 
2985 Splendens Mixed. Pkt., 10c: 3 pkts., 25c. 
LAYIA (Tidy Tips) 
2990 Elegans. Dainty Daisy-like flowers one and one-half 
inches across, pure yellow, with a small band of cream- 
white around the outer edges of the petals. The cen¬ 
ters are a rich gold at first, later black filaments pro¬ 
trude, tipped with golden anthers. It is easily and 
quickly grown in a sunny, dry place. In bloom from 
June to August and about 18 inches high. Pkt., 15c; 
3 pkts., 35c. 
