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THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN SEED CO, 
DENVER, COLO 
n (Marvel of Peru) —Well known 
r OUi OlOCK free flowering hardy annual. 
No flower makes a prettier border than the old- 
fashioned Four O’Clock; does well everywhere. Give 
each plant from 12 to 18 inches of space so that 
they may expand and display the large convolvulus¬ 
like flowers to advantage. Colors: white, yellow, 
crimson, striped, etc. It is one of the most brilliant 
and showy plants that can be grown. These beauti¬ 
ful flowers can be grown in any soil and will stand 
much neglect. Does well in sun or partial shade. 
Mixed, Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 1 A lb., 40c; 1 lb., $1.00.. 
DWARF MIXED —Dwarf, compact, bushy plants with 
golden variegated foliage; the flowers of many brilliant 
colors. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; (4 lb., 50c; lb., $1.50. 
Pmllrfrrlirr _Blanket Flower. Annual Varieties— 
VJrUIllUI U1U Splendid, showy plants, remarkable 
for brilliancy of their blooms, which are rich crim¬ 
son and orange, and are borne continuously from 
early summer until frost: excellent for beds, borders, 
or for cutting. They should be sown where they are 
to bloom early in May. Pkt., 5c; (4 oz., 15c. 
PERENNIAL VARIETIES— The hardy Gaillardia should 
be in every border as they thrive in any soil or position; 
are absolutely hardy and practically take care of them¬ 
selves. Sow the seed early and they will begin bloom¬ 
ing in July and continue until frost. Grow 2 ft. high and 
are fine for cutting. 
Gaillardia New Burgundy— $ aTufy 
claimed to be the best red to date. The color is a 
coppery-scarlet, perhaps more easily described as 
wine-red. The flowers are about 2% inches across 
and mounted on long strong stems. Pkt., 10c; % 
oz., 60c. 
GRANDIFLORA MIXED— Giant, gorgeously colored 
flowers marked with rings of crimson, orange and 
vermilion. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 25c. 
CZ.n-rrTr-, ' 1 ,_ZONALE —Mixed colors. 
Lreramum— A sp i e ndid E 
Perennial. 
splendid strain of the best varie¬ 
ties. They are easily raised from seed, which should 
be sown in the house and transplanted in May or 
June to the open. Being tender perennials, they 
should be lifted in the fall, potted and taken into 
the house to bloom. Pkt., 10c. 
(lp 1]rn _Ilardy Perennial. These hardy plants have 
become very popular for use in the Hardy 
Border and in the Rockery where their showy flow¬ 
ers make a brilliant display from May through Octo¬ 
ber. To avoid wilting after cutting, put the stems 
in warm water. 
LADY STRATHEDEN —Rich golden yellow, loose 
petaled double flowers produced on thrifty plants 
in the greatest profusion all summer. Pkt., 10c. 
MRS. BRADSHAW —Large double orange-scarlet 
flowers on plants 2 ft. high. Pkt., 10c. 
Godotier_Dwarf, hardy annuals of easy culture. They 
UUUCUU do best j n a sunny position in rather poor 
soil. Sow the seed outdoors in May, thinning out well in 
the rows, or start in hotbeds and transplant. Flowers are 
large, trumpet shaped of satiny texture and rich coloring. 
All shades of rose. Pkt., 5c; % oz., 15c. 
Gourde_ORNAMENTAL —Tender annual climbers 
V40 of rapid growth, vines often growing 20 to 
20 feet long. They have luxuriant foliage and are immune 
from insects. Fruits curiously shaped in various colors 
and peculiarly marked. Forms may be wonderfully varied 
by tying strings around the young fruit or by enclosing 
same in a carved mold while growing. Many of these 
fruits keep for years, being very hard shelled. Finest 
mixed. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c. 
Mvftnritll DOLICHOS — Purple Soudan —— 
ityucmui AJCttAlt Annual. A rapid growing 
climber for sunny situations 8 to 10 feet. Stems purplish 
red and purple shades in the leaves. Long spikes of pea¬ 
like flowers of deep reddish maroon, followed by beautiful 
metallic purple seed pods. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c. 
Gypsopliila 
double form of 
Gypsophila (Baby's Breath)— 
Where the winters are 
mild Gypsophila seed may 
be sown any time. It is a 
hardy annual of easy cul¬ 
ture and seed should be 
sown at frequent intervals 
to provide sprays of Gyp¬ 
sophila to mix with other 
flowers in bouquets. Two 
perennial varieties are also 
listed below. 
Elegans Grandiflora —An¬ 
nual white. Very largely 
grown by florists for use in 
bouquets. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c. 
Elegans Crimson —Very 
showy. Pkt., 5c; oz., 30c. 
Elegans Rose— A delicate 
shade. Pkt., 5c; oz., 30c. 
Paniculata —Fine for bou¬ 
quets; white flowers, per¬ 
ennial. Pkt., 10c. 
Double Snow White— Beautiful 
Paniculata white. Pkt., 25c. 
tt i’ * _An old time favorite grown for its 
neiioirope large clusters of delightful, fra¬ 
grant flowers. The mixture offered here is a fine 
blend of lavender, blue and purple shades. They are 
easily raised, reach a height of about IV 2 feet, and 
find special use for planting in mixed borders or 
for massing in beds. Also good for growing in pots 
and for cutting. 
LEMOINE GIANT— Mixed colors. Pkt., 10c; (4 oz., 35c. 
HolicmiVme SUNFLOWER —Annual. Remark- 
neiluninus able for the stately growth, size 
and brilliancy of their flowers, making a very good 
effect among shrubbery or for screens. Fine for cut¬ 
ting. Sown in a sunny spot in April or May they 
bloom from early summer until cut down by frost. 
CALIFORNICA —Rich golden yellow flowers, per¬ 
fectly double, resembling a chrysanthemum. A 
very handsome flower. Pkt., 10c; y% oz., 20c. 
NEW RED —Blooms the first season from seed. Is a 
very handsome flower, well formed, with dark 
center; the petals are bright yellow at the tips, 
shaded towards the center with rich chestnut red, 
resembling a large Calliopsis. Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c. 
MAMMOTH RUSSIAN — The old-fashioned single 
giant sunflower. Oz., 10c. 
TJ- 11 . v or i _These real, old-fashioned hardy 
nOHynuCK plants are a necessary part of every 
perennial garden. Nothing is more effective than a 
mass of Hollyhocks blooming in the back of the 
hardy border. Massed in fence corners or distrib¬ 
uted among the shrubbery, no other plant can pro¬ 
duce such bold and showy effects. Give them plenty 
of water during the dry weather, an occasional 
dressing of manure and slight protection during the 
winter. 
DOUBLE, Deep Rose—Pkt., 10c. 
Maroon—Pkt., 10c. Newport JMnk—Pkt., 10c. 
Scarlet—Pkt., 10c. Salmon Rose—Pkt., 10c. 
White—Pkt., 10c. Sulphur Yellow—Pkt., 10c. 
DOUBLE MIXED—Pkt., 10c; y s oz., 25c. 
MrtnovcucWo _HEDYSARUM— “French” Hardy 
noncybULKlt; Biennial — A very handsome, 
free flowering plant bearing fragrant flowers. Well 
adapted to the border of rock-work; yellow. Sow 
the seed in a warm border in rich soil and trans¬ 
plant to place where they are to remain. Pkt., 5c; 
(4 oz., 15c. 
Humulus (Japanese Hop)— cTi a mb u e a J 
which grows with great rapidity; foliage similar to 
the common hop, but much larger. One of the best 
plants for covering verandas and summer-houses. 
Pkt., 5c; (4 oz., 20c. 
Plr»r»* MESEMBRYANTHEMUM CRYSTAL- 
■H-s? * IU .111 LINUM (Annual) — Foliage very or¬ 
namental, being covered with ice-like globule's and 
prized for garnishing; a valuable plant for dry, 
sunny situations on banks, rockwork, old walls and 
ruins, etc., also for sunny borders. Pkt., 5c; (4 oz., 
20c. 
TnV/c T<=»nrr<i _ (Colx lachryma) —Curious orna- 
mental grass with broad, corn¬ 
like leaves and lustrous slate colored seeds used for 
beads. Valuable for winter bouquets with everlast¬ 
ing flowers. Plant outdoors early in spring in hills 
three feet apart, four or five seeds in a hill, and 
cover half an inch deep. Hardy annual; three feet 
high. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; (4 lb., 35c. 
T rrntrrnrr _half HARDY perennial—S hrubby 
XjUUIUIIU plant, 1 to 3 feet high, bearing ver- 
bena-like pink, yellow, orange or white flowers hav¬ 
ing an agreeable aromatic odor. Seed, at times, is 
very slow to germinate. Pkt., 10c; (4 oz., 25c. 
Gourds 
