THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN SEED CO. 
DENVER, COLO. 
31 
A Descriptive List of 
Selected Flower Seetls 
Flowers are so inexpensive, and so easy to have, that they are not generally appreciated in proportion to what they do to 
make a place comfortable and beautiful. Even one or two sorts near a house, the small ones in beds and the larger plants 
standing alone, will do wonders toward lighting the place up and making it more homelike. 
Sow the seeds broadcast or in rows, and cover lightly—a good general rule is to cover four to six times the size of the 
seeds—and press down the soil firmly. Small seeds cannot come up if covered too deep. Very fine seeds should be sown 
on the surface and pressed into the soil. To have the earliest blooms, flowers that stand transplanting should be sown early 
in boxes indoors. Water with a fine spray, do not let the soil dry out, do not keep the plants saturated. When three or four 
leaves have formed, transplant one inch apart in boxes, or in the open ground if warm enough. The soil best suited to flow¬ 
ers is a light, rich loam, made as fine and smooth as possible. Many seeds are very small and require a fine seed-bed. 
AL„ Atl ' _ ANNUAL ROCK PLANT UMBEL- 
/iUIOIlld LATA GRANDIFLORA (Sand Ver¬ 
bena) —Charming- trailing plant with Verbena-like 
heads of fragrant, bright rose flowers with a''white 
center. Splendid for the rockery. Pkt., 5e; 14 oz., 25c. 
Amaranthus— j 
Brilliant foliaged annuals grow 
ing from 3 to 5 feet high, used 
in the border of tall plants or in the centers of large 
beds. They do best in a hot, sunny location with 
-not too rich soil. 
African Golden Daisy — tkta” °anncai°— 
An extremely showy plant, 12 to 15 inches high; 
yellow flowers; very profuse in flowering. Should 
be planted in a sunny location. A great favorite 
wherever it is planted. Pkt., 5c; % oz., 30c. 
CAU DATU S (Love-Lies-Bleeding) —B ronzy foliage 
and drooping, blood-red racemes. 2 to 3 feet. Pkt., 
5e; Vs oz., 15c. 
TRICOLOR-SPLENDENS GIGANTEA (Joseph’s Coat) 
—Foliage scarlet, yellow and green, 4 feet. Pkt., 
5c; Vs oz., 15c. 
A n . r1 . 1 tiimi (Floss Flower) —For beds and bor- 
Agcltlllllll ders this is one of finest of all low 
growing plants, as it is literally covered with bloom 
from early summer until frost. Unlike many other 
plants, the rain does not spoil the flowers, nor the 
sun fade out their color. Easily raised from seed, 
which is usually started in a window or hot bed and 
transplanted outside in May. The seed can be sown 
right outdoors in May. 
BLUE PERFECTION—Darkest flowers of all the 
blue Ageratum, compact growth, fine bedder, 9 in. 
Pkt., 10c; 14 oz,, 25c. 
MEXICANUM MIXED—Annual —One of the best bed¬ 
ding plants, producing a mass of blue flowers from 
early summer until late fall. Sow in boxes in the 
house, or in the open ground in May, and trans¬ 
plant to eight inches apart. Pkt., 5c; 14 oz., 20c. 
“CO RON ARIA,” “CROWN OF 
/Agl UMCIIilllR THE FIELD.” Perennial — An 
attractive plant with rich crimson flowers, silvery 
white foliage. Blooms the first season. Fine for cut¬ 
ting. Sow the seed as soon as frost is out of ground. 
Pkt., 5c; Vh oz., 20c. 
“ROSE OF HEAVENS,” “COLELI ROSA.” Annual— 
A very free-flowering variety of Agrostemma, 
bearing pretty pink flowers in great profusion. 
Sow in May. Pkt., 5c; 14 oz., 20c. 
AlvSSlim_ MADWORT— These pretty little plants 
r *- a -J a.re for beds, vases, baskets, edging or 
rock work, blooming profusely all summer; useful also for 
winter flowering. Very sweetly scented. 
LITTLE GEM— Dwarf, compact plants, not over 6 inches 
high. Covered with fragrant white flowers the entire 
summer. Pkt., 5c; 14 oz., 20c. 
CARPET OF SNOW— This variety forms a close mat 
completely covering the ground with white bloom. 
Plants grow 4 inches high. Pkt., 5c; 14 oz., 20c. 
SWEET— The popular, old-fashioned sort; the best for 
broad edges and vases. Pure white, height, 8 inches. 
Blooms from early summer until frost. Pkt., 5c; 14 oz., 
15c; oz., 25c. 
LITTLE DORRET— It forms perfect little bushes, grow¬ 
ing only four inches high and smothered with minia¬ 
ture white flowers. Mix the seed with sand to prevent 
sowing too thickly. Pkt., 5c; 14 oz., 25c. 
LILAC QUEEN— A dwarf, compact, long and free bloom¬ 
ing, deep lilac Alyssum, very pretty alone or used with 
the white kinds. Pkt., 5c; 14 oz., 20c. 
SAXATILE COMPACTUM (Basket of Gold)— A hardy 
perennial bearing bright yellow, showy flowers in May 
and June. A splendid rock and border plant. Pkt., 
10c; 14 oz., 30c. 
Anemone 
showy garden 
(Windflower)— This interesting flow- 
- er furnishes a remarkable variety of 
subjects. Seed germinates slowly. 
ST. BRIGHTS STRAIN— Double and single mixed. Pkt., 
10c. 
A , l ^ _(Japan or Boston Ivy—VEITCH1 
ivnipeiopsis —A hardy perennial climber. The 
foliage is olive-green, turning to scarlet in autumn; 
self-clinging to wood or masonry; 40 feet. Pkt., 10c; 
14 oz., 25c. 
VIRGINIA CREEPER. Perennial — Luxuriant in 
growth, handsome foliage, which turns crimson in 
the fall. Fine for covering- porches, fences, old 
trees or walls. Sow early in spring. Pkt., 10c; 
14 oz., 25c. 
* l _Alkanet, Italica Dropmore Variety— 
AllCilUSa -This splendid perennial is becoming 
more popular each season as it bears a profusion 
of rich blue flowers in May and June, a time when 
blue varieties are scarce in the garden. Grows about 
4 feet high. Pkt., 5c. 
a , ,• ,_ Bine-Eyed African Daisy—Grandis— 
ATCtOllS Easily grown from seed. Each plant 
quickly forms a bush 2 to 3 feet across, with distinct 
silvery white, deeply cut foliage. The daisy-like flow¬ 
ers measure 2*4 inches across and are silvery white 
with a sky-blue eye, surrounded by a narrow yellow 
zone. The underpart of the petals is of lilac-blue. 
Pkt., 5c; 14 oz., 20c. 
IMumosus Nanus (Lace 
Asparagus Fern — Fern) —Most delicately grace¬ 
ful foliage. A dainty pot plant for indoor decoration. 
Pkt., 10c. 
SPRENGERIA (Emerald Feather) —Of drooping 
growth. Makes a pretty and graceful plant for 
hanging baskets. Pkt., 10c. 
Sweet Alyssum 
