SEEDS—TREES— ROSES—SHRUBS—BULBS—EVERGREENS, ETC., SHENANDOAH, IA. 
Tamarix 
This group of shrubs is becoming 
more and more popular. Good for 
either wet or dry ground. Tamarix 
should be cut back each year almost 
to the ground. This will force addi¬ 
tional growth and make a denser 
shrub. 
AMERICAN SHOWY PURPLE 
TAMARIX (Tetandra purpurea). 
Has dark green foliage. Dense 
growth, purplish pink Mowers mid¬ 
summer. Red-brown bark. Quite 
hardy. 18-24 in., 20c each; 2-3 ft. 
25c each. 
★ KASHGAR TAMARIX or HIS- 
PIDA. A distinct variety with 
delicate, bright pink sprays of 
flowers in June, July and August, 
a time when shrubbery is compar¬ 
atively bare of flowers. Beautiful 
silver foliage. The most attractive 
Tamarix. 18-24 in., 20c each; 2-3 ft. 
25c each. 
All Shrubs Postpaid 
Pink Welgela 
Earl Mays 
F RIENDS, hedges are becoming more com¬ 
mon and popular each year. A hedge is a 
permanent living fence that grows more 
beautiful each year. I am offering you fine, 
heavy rooted, outdoor grown stock. These 
hedge plants can all be trimmed or pruned to 
any shape or size desired and it will not injure 
them. I will appreciate your business and will 
be glad to help you on varieties and how to 
plant. If in doubt, write us for information. 
Most Popular Hedges 
★ BARBERRY THUNBERGI (Japanese). There is no shrub in 
existence so generally planted or so widely or favorably known. 
It is bushy, has thorns on it, bears dense red berries in the Fall. 
Can be used as a filler, for foundation plantings, and if you want 
a compact, impassable, low hedge for your lawn, driveway or 
park, it has no superior. In autumn the foliage changes to scar¬ 
let or bronze in color. Its sister, the Red-leaved Barberry, can 
also be used for the same identical purposes that the Japanese 
can. . 
AMOOR RIVER PRIVET. This is the hardiest Privet or them 
all. We recommend it highly for hedging in the Middle West. 
Has glossy green foliage and holds its leaves until very late in 
the Fall. Trim your hedge at least once a year in May or early 
June. Set 9 to 12 inches apart. 
★ SPIREA VAN HOUTTE (Bridal Wreath). This popular, well 
known shrub is graceful, has masses of white flowers, can be 
used for border plantings, between premises, or wherever you 
wish to plant it. Spirea Van Houtte never seems out of place 
regardless of where it is planted. 
RUSSIAN MULBERRY. This is a very fine hedge but should be 
kept trimmed. I know of several very fine homes here in Shen- 
nandoah that use Russian Mulberry hedge successfully. It is 
also particularly good for Western Nebraska territory around Red 
Willow County and west. 
Other New and Fine Hedging Plants 
CARAGANA (Siberian Pea Tree). Extremely hardy shrub with 
small, yellow flowers in May. Extensively used as a hedge plant 
in North and South Dakota, Minnesota, etc. 
HARDY CALIFORNIA PRIVET (Ibolium). The most beautiful 
privet. Has attractive dark green foliage of the California Privet, 
but is much hardier and can be planted successfully in Southern 
Iowa and the South. 
HONEYSUCKLE (Tatarian). Blooms in May. Upright, somewhat 
spreading branches. Bright red berries appear after flowers, and 
cling to the bush for several weeks. Grows 8 to 10 feet high. Is 
very desirable for screening purposes, shutting out unsightly 
scenes, or marking a boundary line between premises. We have 
this in red, white or pink. 
PURPLE LILAC. The well-known, old-fashioned Lilac^ Grows 9 
to 10 feet tall, with heart-shaped leaves of a bright green. In 
May the plant is a beautiful mass of light purple blooms in clus¬ 
ters. 
★ SPIREA ANTHONY WATERER. This dwarf, red-flowering Spirea 
bears clusters of bright red flowers. It blooms throughout the 
entire summer and has brilliant, rosy crimson flowers. Is at its best 
in mid-summer when many flowers have quit blooming or are rest¬ 
ing. For a low hedge it has no equal. Its foliage also is very at¬ 
tractive. 
BUCKTHORN. Hardy shrub, covered with pretty white blossoms in 
the spring and red berries in fall. A strong and vigorous grower. 
RUSSIAN OLIVE. Its long narrow, silvery-white foliage and almost 
black, shining bark make this a most effective lawn tree or hedge. 
Deliciously fragrant, yellow flowers. See page 20 for larger sizes. 
My Guarantee On Nursery Stock 
I guarantee all nursery stock you get from me by mail order to 
reach you alive and in first class growing condition. It is healthy 
and vigorous. I will replace free any plants that do not grow 
for you, providing you notify me by July 1st, 1934. After that 
date, I will furnish new plants at half price if notified by Oc¬ 
tober 1st, 1934. 
My Stock is State Inspected—Disease-Free 
The Weigelas 
Weigelas thrive in almost any soil 
and are of upright habit when young, 
growing more graceful with age. In 
May and June the Weigelas are 
aglow with a wealth of flowers ^and 
some varieties bloom* sparingly 
through the entire summer—especi¬ 
ally Eva Rathke and Rosea. 
★ RED EVA RATHKE. One of the 
finest shrubs in existence. It 
blooms throughout the Summer, 
flowering more abundantly in June. 
Dwarf in habit. I have three in 
my own yard. 12-18 in., 25c each; 
18-24 in., 30c each; 2-3 ft. 35c each. 
PINK WEIGELA (Rosea). A very 
popular shrub with trumpet-shaped 
flowers. Medium size. Varies from 
light pink to deep rosy red on the 
same branch. 12-18 in., 20c each; 
18-24 in., 25c each; 2-3 ft. 30c each. 
HEDGES 
You Can Afford a Nice Hedge at 
These Low Prepaid Prices 
PRICES ON ALL 
HEDGE PLANTS 
Size 
Per 
10 
Per 
25 
Per 
100 
12-18 in. 
$ .60 
$1.20 
$ 4.00 
1S-24 in. 
1.25 
2.75 
10.00 
2-3 ft. 
2.50 
4.75 
18.00 
12-18 in. 
.60 
1.20 
4.00 
Spirea Van Houtte (2 yr.) 
18-24 in. 
2-3 ft. 
12-18 in. 
18-24 in. 
2- 3 ft. 
3- 4 ft. 
.85 
1.25 
.65 
.85 
1.25 
1.75 
1.80 
2.50 
1.25 
1.75 
2.50 
3.50 
6.00 
8.00 
4.25 
6.00 
8.00 
12.50 
12-18 in. 
.35 
.55 
1.65 
Red Barberry (2 yr.) .... 
18-24 in. 
9-12 in. 
12-18 in. 
.40 
1.25 
1.75 
.75 
2.50 
3.75 
2.00 
9.00 
14.00 
12-18 in. 
.45 
.90 
3.00 
12-18 in. 
.60 
1.20 
4.00 
Honeysuckle, Red, White 
12-18 in. 
1.00 
2.00 
6.75 
12-18 in. 
1.25 
2.50 
8.00 
9-12 in. 
1.25 
2.50 1 8.50 
12-18 in. 
.65 
1.25 
4.50 
Russian Olive . 
12-18 in. 
.60 
1.10 | 3.85 
Spacing Hedges 
Privet and similar upright varieties 
.6 to 12 inches apart 
Barberry and other medium tall bushy shrubs 
.1 to 2 feet apart 
Tali shrubs for high hedges.2 to 4 feet apart 
How to Trim Hedges 
At planting, cut tops of privet and other low growers 
back to 4 or 6 inches .. . 
above the ground. Each 
spring the hedge can be 
trimmed back to the de¬ 
sired height and width. 
Frequent trimming dur¬ 
ing early summer will 
make the hedge grow 
dense. Trim both the 
sides and the top or else 
the hedge will grow 
wider at the top and be¬ 
come open at the bottom. 
Right 
Wrong 
'The Most Iteautiful Hedge You Ever Saw” 
‘‘Dear Mr. May: Enclosed is a picture (see above) 
of our Bridal Wreath Hedge which we purchased from 
you 3 or 4 years ago. It was the most beautiful hedge 
this spring you ever saw. The hedge in front of the 
house had mammoth blossoms on it-—the largest I ever 
saw. It was perfectly white. You can imagine what 
an attraction it added to the looks of the house 
and yard. I thought maybe you might like a look at 
it also. Yours truly, Mrs. C. C. Patterson, Mitchellville, 
Iowa." 
I send you the best plants that can be grown, at lowest prices. Order from May 
