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EAR.L E. MAY'S 1934 CATALOG OF SEEDS AND NURSERY STOCK 
MAY’S SUPER-HARDY 
FLOWERING SHRUBS 
1 7VRIENDS, the home planting idea has swept the entire Nation, and everywhere—in 
4 cities, in towns, in the country, there is a new interest in planting. Home owners 
■ everywhere have awakened to the beauty and possibilities of their own home. Roses, 
shrubs, hedges and trees; beautiful lawns—velvety in appearance, are all getting' to 
be common sights here in our own Central West as well as other parts of America, and 
will be more so as years go along. This will add to the joy of living. 
It’s not a home until it’s planted. Formerly a home was only painted to preserve the 
wood from the baking sun and the penetrating winds, but today the addition of flow¬ 
ering shrubs and beautiful surroundings provide shelter for birds and create a pleas¬ 
ant place for renewed interest in life. 
PROPERTY VALUE. In addition, the beautifying of the home grounds is an invest¬ 
ment which enhances the value of the property. The moment you set out trees and 
put shrubs, plants and vines around your home, your property becomes more valuable 
and desirable. Real estate dealers in the cities estimate that homes of that nature 
are worth 15 to 20% more in value than those not planted. 
Y 7 our Planting Troubles Are Over 
Experienced men in my nursery department prune your shrubs correctly for trans¬ 
planting before I send them to you. This pruning insures for you a quick start and 
vigorous root growth the first year. Failure to prune at transplanting often causes 
heavy top growth and light root development. My shrubs are all full size, well rooted, 
heavy plants ready to plant when you get them. 12 to 18 and 18 to 24 inch shrubs are 
usually two or three year old plants with many 
branches or canes. The 2 to 3 foot and 3 to 4 foot 
are usually heavier and are three or four year old 
shrubs. 
Almond 
★ PINK FLOWERING. Here is one of the best 
of the early flowering shrubs. (Pictured in 
color on page 61.) Its masses of pink flowers 
come out early during Tulip-time, even before its 
leaves are full grown. If you have seen a bush 
in full bloom you will never forget it. The sweet 
rose-like blooms come on close to the stem from 
the very tip clear to the bottom. Medium size 
shrub, 12 to 18 in., 30c each; 18 to 24 in., 40c 
each; 2 to 3 ft., 50c each. 
WHITE FLOWERING. A gorgeous sight when in 
full bloom. Pure white; just like the pink va¬ 
riety. Both very hardy. 12 to 18 in., 30c each; 
18 to 24 in., 40c each; 2 to 3 ft., 50c each. 
Japanese Barberry 
White Flowering Almond 
Barberry 
i NEW RED LEAVED BARBERRY. Easily 
^ grown, with distinctly red foliage. Its first 
foliage is a warm bronzy red; as the heat of 
summer comes, its red becomes a brilliant 
color. Autumn adds other tints to its ricnness. 
Completing its charm, an abundant crop of 
scarlet berries come on and stay on through¬ 
out the winter and hang on the spiny twigs. 
Plant in full sun. 12 to 18 in., 20c each; 18 to 
24 in., 30c each. (Pictured in color on page 61.) 
i BARBERRY THUNBERGI (JAPANESE). 
^ Will grow anywhere. Foliage is a bright 
green. The oval leaves turn to most brilliant 
colors of orange and reddish-bronze in the 
Fall. Our Mayfair park has a hedge of these 
beautiful Japanese Barberry bordering its 
edges. Slender, graceful branches protected by 
thorns; filled with scarlet berries from early 
Autumn into Winter. It can be used as a filler 
and edging for shrubbery groups; as a 
foundation screen in front of porches; and as 
a compact, hardy, low hedge for lawn pur¬ 
poses. Can be trimmed to any shape. Does not 
carry rust. Grows well in partial shade or 
full sun. Prepaid. (Pictured in color on front 
cover.) 
FREE GIFTS 
With your Shrub or Rose 
Orders 
With your Shrub or Rose order 
of $3.00 or more, your choice of: 
I—2-year Talisman Rose, or 
1— Pres. Herbert Hoover Rose, or 
3—Red-Leaf Barberry Shrubs 
Select on your $5.00 Shrub or 
Rose order: 
2— Talisman Roses, or 
2—Pres. Herbert Hoover Roses, or 
5—Red-Leaf Barberry Shrubs 
See front cover and page 61 for 
colored pictures of these fine gifts. 
Low Prices on 
Quantity Orders 
For customers who plant more 
than 1 shrub we are making a 
lower price on 4 or 12, your choice 
of varieties. Alike or assorted. 
'^Butterfly Bush 
(Pictured in color on page 61.) 
This is one of the most popular 
shrubs and it should be. Medium 
height. It grows rapidly and blooms 
for months. July until frost. The 
lavender, lilac shaped blooms at¬ 
tract quantities of butterflies. 25c 
each. 
^ Desmodiuin 
Fall Flowering. (Pictured in color 
on page 61.) You will like it. It g.ets 
ablaze with purplish-red flowers in 
late August and September. Grows 
about 4 feet high and is one of the 
most attractive shrubs for late 
summer blooming that I have ever 
seen. I am sure that you will have 
something different for your friends to see if you plant Desmodium. 2 yr. 30c 
each. 
Shrubs priced: | 
4 for | 12 for 
20c Each 
$0.70 
$1.90 
25c Each 
.85 
2.40 
30c Each 
1.00 
2.85 
35c Each 
1.25 
3.30 
40c Each 
1.40 
3.80 
45c Each 
1.60 
4.30 
50c Each 
1.80 
4.80 
Flowering Shrubs Sent Postpaid 
Deutzia 
Each 
Per 10 
Per 25 
Per 100 
12-18 in., 2 yr. 
$0.10 
.20 
$0.60 
1.25 
2.50 
$1.20 
2.75 
4.75 
$ 4.00 
10.00 
18.00 
18-24 in.' 3 yr. 
2-3 ft. clumps.... 
.30 
★ i _ i _ _ 
pictured in color on page 61.) A handsome 
new ornamental shrub from China. Resembles 
both Weigela and Honeysuckle. Grows 6 to 8 
ft. high when matured, producing long, arch¬ 
ing branches covered with clusters of pale 
pink trumpet-shaped 
flowers with orange 
veins in the throat. 
Foliage and habit are 
very attractive even 
when bush is out of 
flower. Very hardy. 12- 
18 in., 30c each; 18-24 
in., 35c each. 
You should know this group of shrubs better. They have bell-shaped blos¬ 
soms, covering the branches. Let me recommend them as one of the best shrubs 
for a shady spot in your planting and you will be pleased with them. 
GRACILIS. A slender branched, dwarf-growing, dense, bushy shrub. White 
flowers in May. 12-15 in., 20c each; 15-18 in., 25c each. 
PRIDE OF ROCHESTER. Earliest blooming in May. 
Many large, double white flowers. Grows about 6 
feet tall. Popular on account of its regal appear¬ 
ance. 12-18 in., 20c each; 18-24 in., 25c each. 
Dogwood 
Bark 
652,000 Chinese 
Elms Free. 
See page 3. 
When all shrubs have lost their leaves. Dogwoods 
are beautiful because of the color of their bark. 
Imagine the bright red bark and blue berries >vith 
the white snow covered ground. Dogwoods are vig¬ 
orous and grow in shady places. They are a favorite 
of the birds because of their berries. All tall grow¬ 
ing. 
GOLDEN TWIGGED (Yellow Barked). Bright yel¬ 
low bark. A beautiful sight when planted with the 
red and gray. Shows up wonderfully well. 12-18 
in., 20c each; 18-24 in., 25c each. 
RED BARK DOGWOOD (Siberica). The one with the coral red bark. Several 
in my own yard are very beautiful. Many white flowers in the Summer; por¬ 
celain blue berries in the Fall. 18-24 in., 20c each; 2-3 ft., 25c each. 
VARIEGATED (Elegantissima). Silver, gold and green variegated foliage. 
Branches and bark a beautiful blood-red. Very desirable. 12-18 in., 25c each; 
18-24 in., 35c each. 
Flowers of Red 
Dogwood 
My landscape architect will plan your grounds for you. Write for details. 
