THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN SEED CO. 
DENVER, COLO. 
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Ornamental and Shade Trees 
O RNAMENTAL TREES occupy a very important place in landscape decorations. They are often 
thought of chiefly for shade, yet there are varieties that vie with the choicest flowering plants 
in the wealth and beauty of their bloom and showy fruit. The foliage of some kinds turn into such 
gorgeous Autumn tints that they end the season in a blaze of glory. 
We offer the following trees in the six to eight foot size, priced for shipment not prepaid. 
AMERCAN ELM —Very valuable for boulevard plant¬ 
ing’ for streets, and as a shade tree for lawns. One 
of the most majestic and graceful of our shade 
trees. Hardy, a rapid grower, resists drought well, 
and is long lived. Each, 75c. 
AMERICAN LINDEN —A very stately and beautifully 
shaped tree. It makes a fine specimen of a shade 
tree with bright shining leaves. It bears blossoms 
in July. It is a vigorous grower in the Northwest. 
5 to 6 ft. Each, $1.50. 
CHINESE ELM —One of the most rapid growing trees. 
Very durable and hardy. Slender, tough branches. 
Compact habit of growth with small attractive 
leaves. Highly recommended for street planting. 
Grows anywhere, and is one of the best for dry 
climates. G to S feet, each, 75c: 3 for $2.00. S to 10 
feet, each, $1.00; 3 for $2.50. 
CHINESE ELM SEEDLING —We have, some nice seed¬ 
lings thqj would do to plant out as windbreaks on 
farms, estates, etc. IS to 24 inch size at $3.50 per 
lOO, postpaid. 
CUT-LEAF WEEPING BIRCH —Many attractive 
characteristics combine to make this a tree of won¬ 
derful grace and beauty. Tall and slender, vigor¬ 
ous, with slender branches in drooping festoons of 
delicately cut leaves. It colors brilliantly in fall, 
and its bare white trunk and branches make a 
beautiful winter picture. Each, $2.50. 
CRAB, BECHTEL’S DOUBLE FLOWERING —A low, 
bushy tree, the most beautiful of all the fine 
varieties of Flowering Crabs. At a distance the 
tree seems to be covered with dainty little roses 
of a delicate pink color. Blooms when quite young. 
The flowers are exceedingly fragrant. 2 to 3 feet, 
each, 75c. 
SILVER OR SOFT MAPLE —This rapid growing tree 
is being’ largely planted in many places. A clean 
tree. Beautiful and hardy. Fine for streets, parks 
and lawns. Each, 75c. 
MAPLE, SCHWEDLER —The new leaves are red or 
purplish, later turning to dark rich green. In open 
grouping's with other trees it lends a note of color 
contrast. Valued also for specimen and avenue 
planting. Each, $2.50. 
MOUNTAIN ASH, EUROPEAN —A fine, hardy shade 
and ornamental tree; head dense and regular. 
Covered from July till midwinter with large clus¬ 
ters of bright red berries. Each, $1.00. 
PIN OAK —A superb and distinct tree with pleasing 
bright green foliage, changing to deep red in 
autumn. Each, $1.50. 
RED OAK —A large majestic tree, with usually a 
broad round head, the foliage turning dark red 
in the fall. Each, $2.50. 
BOLLEANA POPLAR —Useful in breaking the mo¬ 
notony of lower round-topped trees. Will grow to 
a tall spire 80 feet high. Its leaves are glossy 
green, silvery beneath. Each, 75c. 
PAUL’S SCARLET THORN —This beautiful orna¬ 
mental tree is just loaded with beautiful double, 
brilliant scarlet blooms during the month of May. 
This is followed by small, showy fruit later on. 
4 to 5 ft, each, $1.75. 
PRUNUS PISSARD1 (Purple-Leaf Plum) —Foliage is 
a beautiful reddish purple and has a pink blossom 
in May. Grows to about 10 to 12 feet. Fine for 
making a contrast on a green lawn or when 
planted among other flowering shrubs. 3 to 4 feet, 
each, 75c. 
RUSSIAN OLIVE —A very hardy and handsome 
species that in some sections forms a small tree, 
8 to 12 feet high. The leaves are particularly 
handsome, willowlike and a rich silvery white. 
The flowers are small, golden yellow and very 
fragrant, followed by yellow fruits, which are 
covered with silvery scales. Blooms in June. 5 to 
G feet, esich, 9*0c. 
GOLDEN WEEPING WILLOW (Niobe) —The best 
Willow for shade and ornamental purposes. It has 
long slender branches that droop very gracefully. 
Its leaves are long and narrow, green above and 
silver on the underneath side. Grows to be quite 
a large tree. Has a very striking winter effect 
with its many drooping golden barked branches. 
Each, $1.00. 
All Prices on this Page are F.O.B. Denver. 
Chinese Elm 
