THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN SEED CO. -:- 
DENVER, COLO. 47 
Ornamental and Shade Trees 
Ornamental 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, priced for shipment not prepaid. 
ASH—Green—A good shade tree of medium slow 
growth, good shape and disease free. Especially 
valuable for planting in high altitudes and dry 
cold climates. (Bach 65c). 
BIRCH—Cut-Leaved Weeping—One of the most ele- 
gant of all weeping or pendulous trees. It is of 
tall, slender, yet vigorous growth, graceful droop- 
ing habit, silvery white bark and delicately cut 
foliage. 5 to 6-foot tree (Each $2.25). 
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 flow- 
ers are exceedingly fragrant. 2 to 3-foot tree 
(Each 90c). 2 
DOLGO—The Lawn Tree Crab—The aristocrat of the 
Crab Apple family. It has rare beauty as an 
ornamental lawn tree. It is not subject to blight 
as were the old varieties and is perfectly hardy. 
Bears an abundance of fruit and no long wait, for 
young baby trees have been known to bear fruit 
the third season. The apple itself is a very rich 
red and jells perfectly even when dead ripe. A 
fine canning crab. (Each 75c). 
HOPA RED FLOWERING—A beautiful upright 
growing tree with attractive foliage. Entirely cov- 
ered with rose colored flowers in April. Fruit red 
inside and out, hanging on until late autumn. Very 
' hardy and free from disease. (Each 75c). 
ELM—American—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 65¢e). 
ELM CHINESE—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: 
5 to 6-foot trees (Each 50c) (3 for $1.25). 
6 to 8-foot trees (Kach 75c) (38 for $2.00). 
8 to 10-foot trees (Each $1.00) (3 for $2.50). 

Chinese Elm 
CHINESE ELM SEEDLINGS— 
12 to 18 inches (Per 100, $1.50) } 
18 to 24 inches (Per 100, $2.00) } 
4 to 5 feet (Per 100, $8.00) J 
Postpaid. 
HACKBERRY—Its light green leaves are glossy, 
pointed; and it has a rapid spreading growth simi- 
lar to the American Elm. Limbs are seldom broken 
from wind and it is free from insects and disease. 
(Each 85c). 
HONEY LOCUST (Thornless)—A beautifully pictur- 
esque shade tree of medium slow growth. Very 
free from diseases and insect pests, and can stand 
drought. Prefers a sunny location. 4 to 5 feet. 
(Each 65c). 
LINDEN—American—A rapid growing tree with 
large, glossy leaves. Has fragrant yellow flowers 
in July. (Bach $1.25). 
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 65c). 
MOUNTAIN ASH—European—A broad-topped small 
tree. The fern-like foliage is dark and lustrous. 
Covered from July till midwinter with large clus- 
ters of bright red berries. (Each $1.25). 
POPLAR—Bolleana—One of the most striking of the 
columnar type trees. The bark is smooth and of 
a light green color; leaves are glossy green, sil- 
very beneath. (Each 75c). 
PRUNUS—Cistena (Purple Leaved Plum)—A dwarf 
hardy variety with rich purple red foliage. Covered 
in spring with beautiful white flowers, later with 
wine red fruit. (Each 60c). 
HANSEN’S BUSH CHERRY—This new Bush Cherry 
combines two useful qualities; a beautiful orna- 
mental shrub which also produces delicious, whole- 
some fruit. In early spring is a mass of snow- 
white flowers followed by fruit as sweet as any 
cherry, but plum-shaped. Foliage is silvery-green 
and turns to rich red and gold in the fall. (Each 
50e) (3 for $1.25). 
TRILOBA (Flowering Plum)—A handsome, hardy, 
vigorous, large shrub or small tree. The flowers 
appear very early in the spring and are very dou- 
ble and of a beautiful light pink. (Each 60c). 
RED BUD—A small growing tree of irregular form, 
with heart-shaped leaves. It is covered with deli- 
cate pink blossoms early in spring before the 
leaves appear. (Each 65c). 
RUSSIAN OLIVE—An ornamental tree of special 
value; attractive silver gray leaves, grayish white 
berries. It blooms profusely in June, flowers yel- 
low and very fragrant. Desirable for mass plant- 
ing, hedges and windbreaks. (Each $1.00). 
attaining 
in great 
WALNUT—Black—A magnificent’ tree 
great size. Its edible nuts are borne 
quantity. (Each $1.00). 
WILLOW—Golden Weeping (Niobe)—The best Wil- 
low 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 75e). 
