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EARL E. MAY'S 1934 CATALOG OF SEEDS AND NURSERY STOCK 
May’s - ?rge 
Flowering 
Guaranteed to Bloom the 
First Season 
F RIENDS, if there ever was a flower that 
gives you a mass of gorgeous color to 
make you stop and look, it’s a bed of 
my large flowering Cannas. 
Culture. Plant in May in good garden 
soil. Water sparingly at first until they 
start growing, then water liberally. Set 
the plants 18 inches apart each way, tall 
growing kinds in the center and dwarf ones 
along the edge. 
In ordering and planting Cannas, note 
the height of their growth so that when 
planted in groups, the tall ones will be at 
the back and the smaller ones will be in 
front. Try one of our “bed” assortments. 
Remember our plants are large, vigorous, 
dormant, outdoor grown, are not potted 
plants, and are guaranteed to please. 
Your choice out of this entire 
assortment. 
50c 85c 
Postpaid. All alike or assorted. If less 
than 6 wanted, order at the each rate. 
Pink Shades with Green 
Foliage 
CITY OP PORTLAND. 3 V 2 feet. The flow¬ 
ers are of the largest size, borne on 
heavy trusses. The color is a glowing 
shade of pink. The foliage is substantial 
and strong, of rich green color. 15c each. 
HUNG ARIA. 3% feet. Beautiful LaFrance 
pink. Extra large flowers. 15c each. 
ROSE GIGANTEA. 3% feet. The largest 
pink Canna, vigorous grower, with flow¬ 
ers of tremendous size. 15c each. 
Yellow Shatles, Green 
Foliage 
FLORENCE VAUGHN. 4 feet. Spotted yellow 
15c each. 
CANNAS 
with your Canna 
order. 
EUREKA. The white Can¬ 
na given free with every 
order for a dozen of any 
of these fine varieties, 
either alike or assorted, 
your choice. The Eureka 
grows four feet high, has 
a creamy white flower. 
We offer this beautiful 
Canna to you at 20c each, 
postpaid, or FREE if you 
order 1 doz. Cannas. 
Large Flowering Cannas 
SUPERFINE MIXTURES 
If you want lots of Cannas that will 
flower for you, we recommend this super¬ 
fine mixture. All of these named varieties 
and lots of others put together to give 
you this fine assortment. 
Per lO... 65c Per 50. $2.50 
Per 25 $1.35 Per lOO $4.50 
Postpaid 
A fine variety I recommend. 
Tuberoses 
Plant Tuberoses one inch below the surface in 
a sunny position. They should be taken up in 
the Fall after first frost. Ours are the Mexican 
and Pearl varieties, the most satisfactory bloom¬ 
ing. 
Waxy white fragrant flower which grows on 
tall stems, frequently from 30 to 50 flowers on 
one plant. Large sized bulbs, guaranteed to 
bloom the first season. 2 for 15c; 4 for 25c; 
60c per dozen. 
RICHARD WALLACE. 4 feet. Canary yellow flowers. Very prolific. One 
of the best yellows. 15c each. 
APRICOT. 4 feet. A very attractive rich apricot salmon flower. 15c each. 
Variegated Flowers with Green Foliage 
GLADIATOR. 4% feet. Bright yellow splashed with crimson markings. 
15c each. 
Caladium-Flepliant Ears 
This is a beautiful tropical looking plant 
which has large leaves that resemble elephant 
ears. These plants will grow 6 to 7 feet high, 
with leaves 3 to 4 feet long, and 2^s feet wide. 
15c each; 4 for 50c; 9 for $1.00, large size bulbs. 
Madeira Vine 
YELLOW KING HUMBERT. 4 feet. Like Humbert in habit of growth and 
flowering, and produces golden yellow flowers, dotted red. 15c each. 
MME. CROZY. 3 V 2 feet. Vermilion-scarlet edge and bright golden yellow. 
15c each. 
Red Shades with Green Foliage 
FIERY CROSS. 5 feet. Very appropriately named. A vivid scarlet, shad¬ 
ing to crimson. Flower heads 15 to 18 inches in length and carry 15 to 
20 open blooms. 15c each. 
This popular old-fashioned vine will cover a 
large space in a short time. Fleshy heart- 
shaped leaves of light green; numerous racemes 
of feathery white flowers of delicious fragrance. 
Strong tubers. Take bulbs up in fall like gladi¬ 
olus. 6 for 25c; 12 for 45c; 25 for 85c; 100 for 
$3.00. 
COLEUS—Foliage Plants 
PRESIDENT. 4 feet. Beautiful red, with green foliage; flowers 7 inches 
across when fully opened. Strong grower. 15c each. 
ORANGE BEDDER. 4 feet. Bright orange shading to a crimson to make 
a very dazzling combination. 15c each. 
WINTZER’S COLOSSAL. 5 feet. Without a doubt the largest flowered 
Canna yet produced. Flowers of vivid scarlet. Sometimes measuring 8 
inches across. 15c each. 
Fancy-leaved for bedding, boxes, baskets or 
indoors. 
TRAILING QUEEN. Fine for boxes and baskets. 
CHRISTMAS GEM. Red and green. 
GOLDEN QUEEN. Best of bedders. 
RAINBOW. Pleasing combination of a variety 
of colors. 
3 for 33c; 7 for 69c. 
Varieties with Bronze 
Foliage 
KING HUMBERT. 4 feet. Orange- 
red flowers with contrasting 
bronzy metallic leaves. 15c 
each. 
SHENANDOAH. 4 feet. Flow¬ 
ers salmon-pink, borne in large 
clusters; foliage rich ruby- 
red. 15c each. 
STATUE OP LIBERTY. 6 to 7 
feet. Flowers blazing flame- 
red. The foliage is of a rich, 
luxuriant bronzy shade. The 
leaves are larger than any 
Canna we know. 15c each. 
WYOMING. 5 feet. Brilliant 
orange. Purple foliage. 15c 
each. 
DAVID HARUM. 3V2 feet. 
Flowers intense vermilion- 
scarlet; very prolific. 15c each. 
Turn to my Bargain Page, page 26. Here you will find my best money-saving specials. 
PLANT ONE OF MY COMPLETE CANNA BEDS 
BED No. 1—A 7-foot Canna Bed. Re¬ 
quires 20 Bulbs. 
Middle Row. 2 Gladiator. 
Second Row. 6 King Humbert. 
Third or Outside Row. 12 Hungaria. 
This makes a beautiful showy bed. 
Special Price l}1.3S 
2 for $2.30, Postpaid 
BED No. 2—A 10-foot Canna Bed. 
Requires 35 Bulbs. 
In Center. 5 Wintzer’s Colossal. 
Second Row. 12 Yellow King Humbert. 
Third or Outside Row. 18 David Harum. 
Special Price $2.00 
2 for $3.75, Postpaid 
For larger beds and special plant¬ 
ings, write for prices, etc. 
