THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN SEED CO 
DENVER, COLO 
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Flowering and Ornamental Shrubs 
PHILADELPHUS — MOCK ORANGE — Coronarins 
(Sweet Syringra)—A well known shrub with pure 
white, sweetly scented flowers, blooming In May. 
One of the first to bloom. Grows 5 to 7 feet tall. 
Each, 40c; by mall, 45c. ' 
PHILADELPHUS — MOCK ORANGE — Virglnalls 
(Large Flowering Syringa)—Neat habit—the finest 
of this family. Fragrant, white, blooms 2 inches 
in diameter. May and June. Each, 50c; by mail, 
55c. 
SNOWBALL—(Old-Fashioned Snowball)—A well- 
known favorite shrub, with globular clusters of 
white flowers the latter part of May. Grows 8 to 
10 feet high. Strong bushes, 2 to 3 feet. Each, 50c; 
by mail, 55c. 
SNOWBERRY—Inconspicuous, rose colored flowers 
in June and July; followed by large clustered, 
milk white fruits which remain far into winter. 
The combination of pink flowers and white berries 
on the same twig is charming. Foliage is rounded, 
clean and fresh looking, a glaucous green. Each, 
40c; by mail, 45c. 
SNOWBERRY (Red Coralberry)—This compact, rap¬ 
idly growing shrub is wonderfully attractive with 
its dark, close-set foliage and clusters of red 
berries massed along the drooping branches. Ber¬ 
ries adhere until late winter. Each, 40c. by mail, 
45c. 
SPIREA—Van Houtte (Bridal Wreath)—One of the 
most charming and beautiful of the Spireas. Has 
white flowers in clusters about an inch in diam¬ 
eter. Grows from 4 to 6 feet tall. Each, 40c; by 
mall, 45c. 
SPIREA (Bumalda Anthony Waterer)—Low com¬ 
pact growing shrub, covered in July with flat 
heads of rosy crimson flowers. If kept cut they 
will bloom until frost. Height 1% to 3 feet. Each, 
50c; by mail, 55c. 
SPIREA—Billiardi (Meadow Sweet)—A narrow dense 
shrub, 6 feet high with tall bright pink spikes of 
flowers. From June until August. Each, 40c; by 
mall, 45c. 
SPIREA — Froebel — Vigorous, spreading grower 
leaves are purple when young, deep rosy blooms 
are borne in abundance in the middle of the sum¬ 
mer. Each, 40c; by mail, 45c. 
SPIREA (Thunbergi)—One of the most charming 
of all low-growing shrubs, with fine delicate foli¬ 
age, and a profusion of small white flowers in 
spring. 2 to 3 feet high.' Each,’40c; by mall, 45c. 
SUMAC, GLABRA LACINIATA (Cut-Leaved)—One of 
the best species for mass or other planting on 
account of its deeply cut, beautiful fern-like leaves, 
which are dark green above and white beneath, 
crimson fruits and rich autumnal coloring. Two 
to 2% feet. Each, 40c; by mail, 45c. 
TAMARIX (Hispidia)—Strong, slender, tall-growing 
irregular shrubs, with feathery foliage and small, 
delicate flowers borne profusely on gracefully- 
bending branches. These pink flowers are very 
attractive during May. Each, 40c; by mail, 45c. 
Plants for Hedges and Screens 
For a nice ornamental hedge plant 12 to 18 inches apart. 
For a real pretty effect plant in double row, 10 inches 
apart and alternate the plants. To make a close hedge, cut 
back the plants the first and second year, in order to start 
many shoots. 
AMOOR RIVER PRIVET—Foliage glossy green and 
almost evergreen; plants of dense upright habit, 
very hardy; useful in shaded places. Also suitable 
for background against foundation walls and 
groups on the lawn. 25 to bundle, 51.50; by mall, 
$1.65. 
JAPANESE BARBERRY—For a low hedge this is the 
ideal plant. The thorny branches grow so dense as 
to make an almost impenetrable hedge. Used ex¬ 
tensively for bordering lawns and dividing proper¬ 
ties. 25 to bundle, by mall, $1.05. 
Evergreens for Beauty 
BLAC?K HIIjLS SPRUCE (Plcea cannndensis alber- 
tina) —A quick-growing very hardy tree, dark 
green in color. Bushy, compact growth, with sturdy 
body. A splendid specimen tree, with very inter¬ 
esting early spring growth. 18 to 24 Inch treea, 
balled and bnrlapped, $2.50 each. 
COLORADO GREEN 
SPRUCE (Picea pung- 
ens). Very similar tree 
to the Blue Spruce, but 
a deep green color. 
Good for contrast 
planting. 18 to 24-liLch 
trees, balled and bur- 
lapped, $2.50 each. 
C O L O R D O BLUE 
S P R U C E—A very 
hardy, and popular 
evergreen. One of the 
most popular for land¬ 
scape work. Foliage 
is greenish blue to sil¬ 
very blue. The blue 
color is brightest in 
the spring when new 
growth develops. 
Should be planted in open sun away from trees 
and buildings for best color. 18 to 24 inch trees, 
balled and burlapped, $3.00 each. 
COLORADO BLUB SPRUCE — 10-12-inch trees, 
balled and burlapped. Not postpaid: 35c each; 
3 for $1.00. Postpaid, 45c each; 3 for $1.25. 
JUNIPERUS SCOPULORUM —Colorado Silver Juniper. 
This tree is the best of all the upright growing 
Cedars and Junipers. It grows similar to the com¬ 
mon Red Cedar but is more narrow and compact. 
The color of the foliage is a silvery blue. Abso¬ 
lutely hardy. 2 to 3 foot trees, balled and bur- 
lapped, $3.00 each. 
MUGHO PINE (Pinus mughus) —^The most ornamen¬ 
tal dwarf pine grown. The dark green color is re¬ 
tained throughout the winter. For rock garden 
planting it is invaluable. Tree 15 inch spread, 
$2.50 each. 
PFITZER JUNIPER (Juniperus chinensis pfitser- 
iana) —One of the most important evergreens for 
the large garden or specimen planting. Always a 
good dark green color, and perfectly hardy. 12 
to 15 inch apread, trees balled and bnrlapped, $2.50 
each. 
SAVIN JUNIPER (Juniperus sabina) —The most 
beautiful of the low-growing Junipers with nu¬ 
merous fan-shaped branches. Valuable for the 
small planting or rock garden. Makes a wonder¬ 
ful background for flowering plants. 12 to 15 
inch spread, trees balled and bnrlapped, $2.50 each. 
RED CEDAR (Juniperus Virglniana) —It is a com¬ 
pact, pyramidal type. As winter comes on, the tips 
of the new foliage present a pinkish appearance. 
The early spring color is very bright green, gradu¬ 
ally darkening during the summer. May be sheared 
to any shape desired. Each, $2.50. 
All Bvergrreen Trees are F.O.B. Denver. 
