THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN SEED CO 
DENVER, COLO 
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Aids in Selecting Flower Seeds for Special Purposes 
Tall Sorts for Back^oimds: Amaranthus, Canna, 
Cosmos, Dahlia, Lupin, Marigrolds, Ricinus, Sun¬ 
flower, Zinnia, 
Medium Hl^h Annuals: Antirrhinum, Arctotis, Aster, 
Balsam, Bachelor Button, Calliopsis, Centaurea, 
Chrysanthemum, Clarkia, Godetia, Helichrysum, 
Larkspur, Lupin, Nemesia, Pinks, Scabiosa, Schi- 
zanthus, Statice, Stocks, Woolf lower. Zinnia. 
Dwarf Border Plants: Alyssum, Candytuft, Carna¬ 
tion, Daisy, Porgret-Me-Not, Pansy, Pinks, Sweet 
William, Viola, Zinnias Lilliput. 
Window Boxes: Alyssum, Asparagus, Coleus, Con¬ 
volvulus Minor, Lantana, Lobelia, Nasturtium 
Dwarf, Petunia, Thumbergia, Vinca. 
Police Plants: Amaranthus, Coleus, Cineraria, Ko- 
chia, Ricinus. 
Dwarf Perennials Anemone, Alyssum, Candytuft, 
Geum, Pinks, Rununculus, Silene, Viola. 
Medium High Perennials: Campanula, Columbine, 
Coreopsis, Gypsophila, Gaillardia, Lupin, Poppy, 
Scabiosa, Shasta Daisy, Sweet William. 
Tall Perennials Delphinium, Foxglove, Hollyhock. 
Rock Garden Annuals: Ageratum, Alyssum, Candy¬ 
tuft, Bachelor Button, Eschscholtzia, Gypsophila, 
Lobelia, Phlox, Pinks, Portulaca, Verbena. 
Rock Garden Perennials: Campanula, Candytuft, 
Columbine, Forget-Me-Not, Lychnis, Poppy, Pinks, 
Viola. 
A Descriptive List of Selected Flower Seeds 
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. 
African Golden Daisy- 
j plant 12 to 15 inches high; yellow flowers; very pro- 
I fuse in flowering. Should be planted in a sunny location. 
A _Brilliant foliaged annuals growing 
from 3 to 6 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. 
(Pkt. 6c) (Ys oz. 30c). 
A __ n. __ (Floss Flower)—For beds and borders 
rAgCFcllUlll this is one of the finest of all low-grow¬ 
ing 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 win¬ 
dow or hot bed and transplanted outside in May. The seed 
can be sown outdoors in May. 
BLiUB PERFECTION—Darkest flowers of all the blue 
Ageratum, compact growth, fine bedder, 9 in. (Pkt. 10c) 
I (% oz. 25«). 
( MEXICANTJM MIXED—Annual—One of the best bedding 
plants, producing a mass of blue flowers from early sum¬ 
mer until late fall. Sow in boxes in the house, or in the 
open ground in May, and transplant to eight inches 
apart. (Pkt. 6c) (% oz. 20c). 
Alyssum- 
MADWORT—These pretty little plants are 
for beds, vases, baskets, edging or rock 
! work, blooming profusely all summer; useful also for win¬ 
ter flowering. Very sweely scented. 
LITTLE GEM—Dwarf, compact plants, not over 6 inches 
I high. Covered with fragrant white flowers the entire 
summer. (Pkt. 6c) (oz 20c). 
CAUDATUS (Love-Lies-Bleeding)—Bronzy foliage and 
drooping, blood-red racemes, 2 to 3 feet. (Pkt. 6c) 
(% oz. 16c). 
TRICOLOR-SPLENDENS GIGANTEA (Joseph’s Coat)— 
Foliage scarlet, yellow and green, 4 feet. (Pkt. 6c) 
(% oz. 16c). 
A 1 * Japan or Boston Ivy—VEITCHI—A 
/LUipClOpSlS hardy perennial climber. The foliage 
is olive-green, turning to scarlet in autumn; self-clinging 
to wood or masonry: 40 feet. (Pkt. 10c) (% oz. 26c). 
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) (^ oz. 26c). 
Arctotis— 
Blue-Eyed African Daisy—Each plant 
quickly forms a bush 2 to 3 feet across; 
flowers are silvery white with sky-blue eye and yellow 
halo; down foliage. (Pkg. 6c) (% oz. 20c). 
A _ _ Plumosus Nanus (Lace Fern)— 
iASpSrilgUS r cm Most delicately graceful foli¬ 
age. 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). 
i CARPET OF SNOW—This variety forms a close mat 
completely covering the ground with white bloom. 
Plants grow 4 inches high. (Pkt. 6c) (Y, oz. 20c). 
r 
ir SWEET—The popular, old-fashioned sort; the best for 
i broad edges and vases. Pure white, height, 8 inches. 
Blooms from early summer until frost. (Pkt. 6c) 
{Yi oz. 16c) (oz. 26c). 
LITTLE DORRET—It forms perfect little bushes, grow¬ 
ing only four inches high and smothered with miniature 
white flowers. Mix the seed with sand to prevent sow¬ 
ing too thickly. (Pkt. 6c) {Ys oz. 26c). 
LILAC QUEEN—A dwarf, compact, long and free bloom¬ 
ing, deep lilac Alyssum, very pretty alone or used with 
the white kinds. (Pkt. 6c) (Ya 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) 
{Ya oz. 30c). 
A _(Windflower)—This Interesting flower 
furnishes a remarkable variety of showy 
garden subjects. Seed germinates slowly. 
ST. BRIGID’S STRAIN—Double and single mixed. (Pkt. 
10c). 
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