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Growing conditions in Colorado are exceptionally well suited to 
the production of flower seed. The rich irrigated farm lands ex- 
tending from Rocky Ford to the mountains are ideal for zinnias and 
other flowers that do well in a warm, arid climate. The cool nights 
alternately force and check growth of Plants and result in great 
hardiness. 
High up in the Montezuma Valley near Cortez, Colorado we have 
a growing station for Asters, Snapdragon, Larkspur, Shasta Daisy 
and other flowers requiring a cool climate. The rich, red soil and 
abundance of cool, clear water for irrigation give an ideal situa- 
tion for the growing of these crops. 
We offer on the following pages a list of worthwhile flowers of 
the sorts that are grown from seed. You will enjoy a flower garden. 
Plant one. 
The following symbols are used in connection with each item: 
A—Annual; The plants live and bloom one season only. 
B—Biennial: The plants live two seasons, often blooming only 
the second year. 
P—Perennial:; The plants usually live from year to year. 
H—Hardy: Plants that are easily grown and resist average seasonal 
extremes of temperature. 
H-H—Half-Hardy. 
T—Tender, 
Approximate height of each plant is also Ziven. 
FLOWERS BEST ADAPTED TO VARIOUS USES 
For Cut Flowers eae For Partial Shade 
Antirrhinum (Snap Saker pene Balsam 
Dragon) Sweet William Campanula 
Aster Centaurea 
Calendula é Clarkia 
Candytuft For Window Boxes’ Columbine 
Carnation Antirrhinum Godetia 
Centurea Imperialis Geranium Pansy 
(Sweet Sultan) Morning Glory Sweet William 
Chrysanthemum Nasturtium 
Clarkia Petunia i i 
Columbine ae us ene ng 
Cosmos Verbena LS 
Gaillardia Candytuft 
Gypsophila For Rock Gardens Cosmos 
Marigold eee Four o’Clock 
Nasturtium Columbine Hollyhock 
Shasta Daisy ees Petunia 
Stock eh Portulacca 
Sweet Peas SENT Verbena 
Zinnia Dianthus Cienie. 
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For Fragrance Gypsophila For Climbing 
Alyssum Phlox Canary Bird Vine 
Candytuft Portulacca Cypress Vine 
Carnation Swan River Daisy Morning Glory 
Centaurea Verbena Sweet Peas 
Plants, Other than climbers, given as being 3 feet or more in 
height, may be used as backgrounds; 2 to 3 feet for borders; 10 to 
20 inches for bedding and borders; less than 10 inches for edgings. 
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