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THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN SEED CO 
DENVER, COLO 
Asters 
The main points to observe in growing good Asters are good varieties, good seed, good deep rich soil, and so located 
that the soil around them can be kept continually cultivated. They also seem to prefer a little partial shade. 
New Wilt-Resistant Strains 
IMPROVED CREGO (Wilt-Resistant Strain) —An 
improved, wilt-resistant strain of this fine old. 
popular type. Flowers are large, double and 
have long, narrow, gracefully curled and inter¬ 
lacing petals. Plants are robust, branching, 
about 2V 2 feet tall. Blooms from late August to 
late September. 
White Rose Pink 
Purple Crimson Azure Blue 
Any one above—Pkt., 10c; 44 oz., 40c. 
Mixed Colors—Pkt., 10c; 4 oz., 35c. 
AMERICAN BEAUTY (Wilt-Resistant Strain) — 
The plants are of very strong, vigorous growth, 
from 2 to 3 feet high. The large flowers, of 
Semple type, borne on long, stiff stems, bloom in 
August and last until frost. 
White Lavender Shell Pink 
Crimson Carmine Rose 
Any one above—Pkt., 10e; Vs oz., 40c. 
Mixed Colors—Pkt., 10c; 44 oz., 35c. 
EARLY ROYAL (Wilt-Resistant Strain)— Another 
early aster, with the desirable habit of branch¬ 
ing from the base, insuring long stems for cut¬ 
ting. Attractively rounded double flowers. A 
splendid variety. Height, 24 inches. 
Azure Blue Peach Blossom White 
Deep Rose 
Any one above—Pkt., 10c; % oz., 40c. 
Mixed Colors—Pkt., 10c; 44 oz., 35c. 
Q.UEEN OF THE MARKET— The best early aster, 
usually in full bloom two weeks before most 
other sorts begin to blossom. Of graceful spread¬ 
ing habits. 
White Blue Mixed Colors 
Pink Scarlet 
Each of the above—Pkt., 5c; 44 oz., 25c; oz., 65c. 
Aster, Improved Giant Crego 
FANCY YELLOW ASTER—A very pretty aster, with 
flowers of good size, very full and double, of creamy 
yellow. This is the best yellow aster being grown, 
and looks like a chrysanthemum. Pkt., 10c. 
HEART OF FRANCE—The most popular aster ever introduced. Its 
remarkable color of purest ruby red deepens with age. Flowers are 
of good size and form and are borne on long, stiff stems. Pkt., 10c. 
BALL’S WHITE—A large white aster that is quite popular with the 
florists. The flowers are so full double that the petals appear to be 
heaped on top of each other. The stems are stiff and non-lateral. 
Pkt., 10c. 
CRIMSON GIANT — Of upright growth, with extra large, densely 
double flowers, on stems 15 to 18 inches long; in color a very rich 
blood crimson. Pkt., 10c. 
SPECIAL ASTER COLLECTION—One packet each of the four 
varieties for 30c. 
Antirrhinum or Snapdragon 
GIANT FLOWERED VARIETIES- —This is a splendid type of snap¬ 
dragons for bedding. The plants grow very bushy about 24 inches 
high, and flower very profusely. 
Canary Bird, Yellow. Rose King, Rose. 
Snowflake, White. Salmon Rose. 
Copper King, Bronze Brown. The Rose, Begonia Rose. 
Apple Blossom, Rose Pink, White Tube. 
Any one above—Pkt., 15c; 44 oz., 50c. 
Mixed Colors—Pkt., 10c; 44 oz., 40c. 
RUST-PROOF SNAPDRAGONS —For several years past, snapdragon 
growers everywhere have found it increasingly difficult to grow 
this popular flower successfully owing to the infestations of snap¬ 
dragon rust. This year we take pleasure in introducing a new 
strain of snapdragon which will produce plants at least 75 per cent 
rust proof. These plants, with their healthy, glistening foliage, bear 
beautiful spikes of large flowers. 
Mixed Colors—Pkt., 25c. 
SEMI-TALL SORTS —18 to 20 inches. Are particularly good for bed¬ 
ding, as they require no staking. The flowers are most wonderful, 
in many new shades and tints. Pkt., 10c; 44 oz., 25c. 
PERFEGRO BLUE RIBBON MIXTURE — The individual blooms are 
extra large; are closely set on long spikes, and are particularly fine. 
Pkt., 15c; 44 oz., 40c. 
Snapdragon, Giant Flowered 
