
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, 
the second year. 
often blooming only 
P—Perrenial: The plants usually live from year to year. 
H—Hardy: Plants that are easily grown and resist average sea- 
‘sonal extremes of temperature. 
H-H—Half-Hardy. 
. T—Tender. 
Approximate height of each plant is also given. 
FLOWERS BEST ADAPTED TO VARIOUS USES 
For Cut Flowers 
Antirrhinum (Snap 
Dragon) 
Aster 
Calendula 
Candytuft 
Carnation 
Centurea Imperialis 
(Sweet Sultan) 
Chrysanthemum 
Clarkia 
Columbine 
Cosmos 
Gaillardia 
Gypsophila 
Marigold 
Nasturtium 
Shasta Daisy 
- Stock 
Sweet Peas 
Zinnia 
For Fragrance 
Alyssum 
Candytuft 
Carnation 
Centaurea 
Petunia 
Stock 
Sweet Peas 
Sweet William 
For Window Boxes 
Antirrhinum 
Geranium 
Morning Glory 
Nasturtium 
Petunia 
Phlox 
Verbena 
For Rock Gardens 
Alyssum 
Columbine 
Carnation 
Campanula 
Candytuft 
Dianthus 
Gilia 
Gypsophila 
Phlox | 
Portulaca 
Swan River Daisy 
Verbena 
For Partial Shade 
Balsam 
Campanula 
Centaurea 
Clarkia 
Columbine 
Godetia 
Pansy 
Sweet William 
For Withstanding 
Drought 
Candytuft 
Cosmos 
Four o’Clock 
Hollyhock 
Petunia 
Portulaca 
Verbena 
Zinnia 
For Climbing 
Cypress Vine 
Morning Glory 
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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