THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN SEED COMPANY — 
DENVER, COLORADO ae, 
BUTTERFLY BUSH 
DOUBLE FLOWERING ALMOND 
FLOWERING AND ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS 
Greatly in demand for specimen use on lawns, for hedges and 
for making permanent background effects. Some are valuable 
as cut-flowers and others for their ornamental foliage. Every 
home-owner has room for selected shrubs which grow in 
beauty and usefulness from year to year with the least possible 
ALMOND 
PRUNUS GLANDULOSA—Double Flowering—(4 to 5 ft.). The 
blossoms are double like roses, set closely on the twigs and 
appear before the leaves in the early spring. Pink. (Each 85c) 
(3 for $2.25). 
ALTHEA 
HIBISCUS SYRIACUS—Rose of Sharon—(10 to 12 ft.). The 
Altheas are fine, free-growing flowering shrubs of very easy 
cultivation. Desirable on account of flowering in August and 
September, when nearly every other shrub or tree is out of 
bloom. Perfectly hardy and can be had in various colors if 
desired. We can supply RED, PINK, WHITE or PURPLE. 
(Each 60c) (3 for $1.65). 
BARBERRY 
The Barberries are low growing shrubs especially good for 
front or shrubbery borders and foundation planting. 
BERBERIS THUMBERGI—Japanese—(4 to 5 feet). Has small 
light green leaves, which turn to rich colors in autumn, and 
its wealth of scarlet berries make it very attractive. (Kach 
60c) (3 for $1.65). 
ATROPURPUREA—Red Leaved—(3 to 6 ft.). Has bronzy-red 
foliage at all seasons; in mid-summer or fall turning a brilliant 
red. (Each 85ce) (3 for $2.25). 
BUTTERFLY BUSH 
One of the best of the late summer and fall blooming shrubs. 
Dies back to the roots each winter, but grows to 4 to 5 feet each 
year. From July until frost are covered with a wealth of 
flowers. 
CHARMING—Long sprays covered with lavender-pink blooms, 
fully rounded. (Each 85e). 
DUBONNET—A new dark wine, dubonnet colored buddleia 
with firm large spikes that do not sunburn. (Each 85c). 
EMPIRE BLUE—(Pat. 557)—The color is an Aster-blue with 
a delicate lilac tone, the whole effect being an exquisite shade 
of blue. (Each 85e). 
care. They are easy to handle and endure neglect with less 
damage than any other plants. 
Figures in parenthesis are the general height at maturity. 
All shrubs postpaid. No plants or shrubs sent C.O.D. 
PINK DAW N—tThe flower is pink throughout and produced 
in great abundance throughout the summer, the flower 
sprays are 2 to 3 feet in length. (Hach 85ce). 
ROYAL RED (Pat. No. 506)—Long flower spikes of rich dark 
royal purple. (Kach 85c). 
WHITE BOUQUET (Pat. No. 536)—A new white Buddleia 
carrying 8 inch spikes of fully rounded-out blooms. Splendid 
for cut flower purposes. (Each 85e). 
DOGWOOD 
CORNUS—Alba Siberica (Coral Dogwood)—(8 to 12 ft.). Has 
clusters of fine white flowers, succeeded by a fall crop of 
ornamental berries; stem and branches blood red. (Each 75c) 
(3 for $2.00). 
STOLONIFERA LUTEA—Goldentwig—(8 to 10 ft.). A hand- 
some shrub with beautiful distinct yellow bark. Splendid for 
winter effect. (Hach 75c) (3 for $2.00). 
FLOWERING CRABS 
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 $2.00). 
HOPA RED FLOWERING CRAB—A beautiful upright grow- 
ing tree with attractive foliage. Entirely covered with rose 
colored flowers in April. Fruit red inside and out, hanging on 
Hien autumn. Very hardy and free from disease. (Each 
ede}e 
FORSYTHIA 
Forsythias are among the showiest spring-blooming shrubs. 
They are not particular as to soil. 
FORTUNEI—(10 to 12 feet). Strong, erect habit; bright golden- 
yellow flowers in early spring. (Kach 75c) (3 for $2.00). 
~ HANSEN’S BUSH CHERRY 
The Bush Cherry combines two useful qualities, a beautiful 
ornamental shrub that produces delicious, wholesome fruit. 
In early spring is a mass of snow-white flowers followed by 
plum-shaped sweet cherries. Foliage is silvery green turning 
to rich red and gold in the fall. (Each 60c) (3 for $1.65). 
AVAILABLE IN THE SPRING ONLY 
