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THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN SEED CO. 
DENVER, COLO 
Sweet Sultan— 
Vfflprmnrf _Garden Heliotrope — Showy, 
V UICI tUHU border plants, bearing- large 
Fairly covered with beautiful 
scented blooms that, if cut 
when about to open, will keep fresh for days. If 
planted at intervals, a constant succession of blooms 
may be had throughout the summer and fall; heig-ht, 
2 V 2 feet; easy to grow. Hardy annual. Mixed colors. 
Pkt., 5c; 14 <>*., 20c. 
ThiimKpmirr _black-eyed susan — R a p i d 
iiiuniueitjxu growing annual climber reaching 
a height of 7 to 8 feet. Produce numerous large 
showy single round flowers ranging- in colors 
through all shades of yellow, orange and buff to 
pure white, all having a distinct black eye. They 
are splendid for growing in porch boxes or vases 
and for covering low trellises. Pkt., 5c; 14 oz„ 20c. 
Tritnmrr _(Red Hot Poker, Torch Lily, Flame 
f-H'-HllU. Flower)— This new race of perennial 
tritomas begins flowering in May and continues to 
bloom throughout the summer and fall. The giant 
spikes of flowers, varying in height from 2 to 4 feet, 
have heads of brilliant flowers in orange, coral-red, 
fiery crimson, salmon-pink and lemon-yellow. If the 
seed is sown early in the spring many will flower 
the first year. I'kt., 10c; 3 Pkts., 25c. 
hardy 
_ rge heads 
of heliotrope scented j-ed or white flowers. Plants 2 
fee.t high, bloom in June. Mixed colors. Pkt., 10c; 
3 Pkts., 25c. 
Vt^rVlt^rirf_ ir ° r a brilliant display in the garden, 
” ■kloHU. in beds and in borders, these mam¬ 
moth flowering verbenas with their giant heads of 
showy flowers that are in bloom from July until 
frost cannot be surpassed. For very early flowers 
start the seed indoors and transplant. Seed sown 
outdoors in May will make blooming plants in July. 
MAMMOTH WHITE MAMMOTH SCARLET 
MAMMOTH BLUE MAMMOTH PURPLE 
Each of the above, Pkt., 10c; Vs oz., 25c. 
COLLECTION —One package of each color for 30c. 
HYBRIDS —Large flowering. A splendid mixture of 
richest colorings and immense blooms. Pkt., 5e; 
Vi ok., 35c. 
PERIWINKLE, “OLD MAID”—Annual. 
* HlCa. Great favorites for bedding, as they do 
well in partly shaded or in sunny locations, and do 
not require rich soil. The plants are very orna¬ 
mental with their bright green shiny foliage and 
produce their charming star-shaped flowers over a 
long period. 18 inches. Also make the window box 
plants. Start the seed early indoors or in the hotbed. 
May also be sown out of doors in May, or as soon 
as the ground is warm. Is frequently potted for 
winter blooming. Pkt., 10c; 14 oz., 20c. 
Virtlolci_SWEET SCENTED —Perennial. They are 
V IQlfcMb so easily raised from seed, and need so 
little attention, that if you plant them in a cool, 
moist, sheltered position, you will be repaid doubly 
by the sweet-scented blooms in early summer. Sow 
in early spring when the ground is warm. Pkt., 10c; 
14 oz., 60c. 
Q 1 • SWEET SCARLET SAGE — The brilliant 
OaiVia re d flowers of this popular annual borne 
on long, stately spikes, standing well above the 
foliage and blooming until frost, give this plant a 
prominent place in every garden. Extensively plant¬ 
ed in flower beds and as a border plant. Seed should 
be started in boxes or under glass in February and 
March and transplanting done when all danger of 
frost is past. 
BONFIRE (Clara Redman) —A compact-growing, 
early flowering salvia, 2 feet high, covered with 
long- spikes of brilliant scarlet flowers that stand 
clear above the dense, dark green foliage and 
completely cover the plant. Pkt., 15c; Vs oz., 75c. 
SPLENDENS — The old favorite bedding variety. 
Pkt., 10c; Vs oz., 40c. 
Scarlet Runner Bean—fS?/ pro¬ 
ducing an abundance of bright scarlet pea-shaped 
flowers. Splendid for covering trellises and fences. 
The beans are delicious for eating purposes. 
Culture: Plant seeds after last frost in permanent 
location about 2 inches deep and 8 to 10 inches 
apart. I’kt., 5c; Vi lb., 25c; lb., 40c. 
III 11 c, BUTTERFLY OR FRINGE 
jcnizaninub- FLOWER —C ailed the “poor- 
man’s orchid” on account of their easy culture and 
resemblance in form and variety of coloring to some 
of the floral aristocrats. Sown out of doors in spring 
where they are to remain, or started inside and 
transplanted when the weather is suitable. Hardy 
annual. One to two feet. Mixed. Pkt. 10c; !4 ok., 25c. 
Silene (Catchfly)— ^ s ?iy r g y rown 
and extremely showy bedding or b o r d e r plant, 
growing from 6 to 10 inches tall. From June until 
frost the plants are covered with masses of flowers 
in shades of salmon, rose, carmine, and white. Not 
particular as to soil and weather conditions. Sow 
the seed outdoors late April or earlv Mav. Pkt., 5c. 
CJrnilrfv _myrisphyllum asparagoides— a 
very graceful climber for the green¬ 
house or window; used for bouquets or wreaths. 
Soak the seed before planting and sow in shallow 
boxes in the house in February and transplant to 
permanent bed when large enough. Tender peren¬ 
nial. Pkt., 16c; Vi oz., 25c. 
C£trrtir*o _Annual statice is a very charming flower 
tJIUllbc in the garden and when cut and dried 
for winter bouquets it retains its true color. Grows 
18 inches high. 
SINUATA MIXED—Pkt., 5c; Vs oz., 25c. 
LATIFOLIA—SEA LAVENDER — Hardy perennial. 
The cloudlike masses of flowers make our borders 
gay for a long period. The flowers can be dried 
and used for winter decorations. Color, clear 
mauve. Pkt.. 10c; Vs oz., 40c. 
WEEKS — For brilliancy of color, 
ranee and abundance of bloom this 
easily grown annual cannot be excelled. Seed sown 
in April will produce bushy plants 2 feet high that 
begin, in July, to bear numerous large spikes of 
of blood red, lilac, white, 
dark blue, creamy-yellow 
rainbow mixture of colors. 
Storke;_ TEIV 
OlOCKb -fragr; 
double, fragrant flowers 
rose, scarlet, light and 
and pink. We offer this 
Pkt., 10c; Vs oz., 35c. 
GIANT BISMARCK OR IMPERIAL —One of the best 
stocks for outside planting; of pyramidal form, 
strong and robust, gives large double flowers. A 
splendid sort for cutting. Mixed colors. Pkt., 15c; 
is oz., 40c. 
Cf n L. <ac jirr_ CORNFLOWER ASTER CYANEA-A 
olUKlrslU beautiful hardy perennial plant easily 
grown from seed whose bright lavender-blue flowers 
are borne in great profusion from July until frost. 
The plant grows 24 inches high and should be in 
every hardy planting. I’kt., 10c; 3 Pkts., 25c. 
Sweet William- 
popuiar free - blooming 
"plants producing clusters 
of brilliantly colored, sweet scented flowers on 
stout stems. Seed may be sown in early spring, 
the plants then coming into their best bloom the 
second season, or it may be sown in August or 
September for flowering the following spring. 
Sweet William does best in a fairly rich soil 
and in a sunny location. 
FINE SINGLE MIXED —A splendid strain. 
Flowers of many shades of color, in¬ 
cluding the auricula-eyed variety. Pkt., 
5c; 'A «>k., 25c. 
DOUBLE MIXED —Fine mixture of dou¬ 
ble flowers which are very pretty, but 
not so beautiful in color or form as the 
single variety. Pkt., 10c; 'A oz., 40c. 
Rnr-lrot Perennial. Also known as 
XlOCKei - “Dame’s Rocket” and 
"Dame’s Violet.” Is very useful for planting 
among shrubbery. They bear showy spikes of 
white lilac and purple fragrant flowers. Sow early 
in May in the open ground. Pkt., 5c; % oz., 20c. 
Verbena 
