Annual Climbers 
1331— BALLOON VINE (Love-in-a-Puff ). A rapid 
grower with fine white flowers, followed by inflated 
seed pods resembling small balloons. Height, 10 
ft. Pkt., 10c. 
1332— BALSAM APPLE. Very rapid and dense 
climbers with golden yellow fruit, which opens 
when ripe, showing the blood-red seed. Mixed. 
Pkt., 10c. 
1334—CARDINAL CLIMBER. A rapid 
grower, attaining a height of twenty 
feet or more, with beautiful, deeply 
cut leaves, not unlike some of the 
Japanese Maples, and is literally cov¬ 
ered with a haze of circular, fiery, 
cardinal-red flowers from mid-July to 
frost. Pkt., 10c. 
1339—CUP AND SAUCER VINE (Cobea 
Scandens). Mixed colors. iy 2 inch 
flowers shaped like Morning Glories. 
Vine reaches a height of 20 to 30 feet 
and blooms from midsummer till frost. 
The deeply cut leaves are very decora¬ 
tive. Pkt., 10c. 
1343 —CYPRESS VINE. A beautiful 
climber with a profusion of scarlet, or 
white, star-shaped blossoms and fern¬ 
like foliage, adapted to ornamental 
work. Pkt., 10c. 
EARL E. MAY'S 1934 CATALOG OF SEEDS AND NURSERY STOCK 
1333— MOONFLOWER (Night-blooming). One of the most vigorous climb¬ 
ers. Will grow thirty feet with large, waxy flowers. Open evenings 
and cloudy days. Seeds should be planted in warm, rich soil. Keep 
soil moist. White. Pkt., 10c. 
1335— MOONFLOWER. Heavenly Bine. A distinct shade described by its 
name. Pkt., 10c. 
1346— GIANT MORNING GLORY. I have told you so much about these 
big Japanese morning glories that X know you know them. They are the 
variety that never spread. The blooms are bright with darker shades. 
The best part is the size of the bloom. Pkt., 10c. 
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1345—Double Morning dory—Rose Marie 
To my mind this is the most outstanding introduction of 
many years. It’s a beautiful semi-double or double form of 
a rosy red large flowered morning glory. A very free 
bloomer, too. The seed is still very scarce but this year 
I am offering it at 15c per Pkt. 
Giant Morning Glory 
GOURD 
Very desirable vine where quick 
growth is wanted. Blooms are very 
ornamental and the fruit very unique 
as well as useful. Makes fine play¬ 
things for the youngsters. Pkt., 10c. 
1440—Calabash (E) 1448—Nest Egg (A) 
1442—Dipper Gourd (C) 1450—Orange (D) 
1444—Dish Rag (F) 1456—Mixed Large Fruited 
1446—Hercules Club (B) 1338—Mixed Small Fruited 
Horn Lawn or Farm Seed Sower 
The back and forth movement of the sowing arm 
gives even, uniform distribution of seed. Sows 50 
acres a day, is easily and quickly adjusted to the 
correct amount. The sack is of heavy fabric, pro¬ 
vided with wide shoulder straps and holds 1 V 2 
bushels. Price, prepaid, 90c. 
Cyclone Seeder 
The seed is evenly distributed by the rotary throw¬ 
ing blades which are turned by a crank. Holds 114 
bushels: Sows all kinds of grain, grass and clover 
seed accurately. Has instant shut-off and automatic 
feed adjustment. Price, $2.50 each, postpaid, or $2.25 
not prepaid. 
Compressed Air Sprayer 
No. 292. Will handle whitewash, spray material 
of all kinds, disinfectants, etc. Has automatic shut¬ 
off nozzle and hose is attached at an angle so it won’t 
kink. One pumping up of pressure discharges con¬ 
tents of tank. Holds about 4 gallons. Galvanized 
steel, $3.25, prepaid. 
Utility Sprayer 
No. 230. Of same type and size as compressed air 
sprayer but of copper-bearing galvanized steel and 
with double lock brass top. Galvanized steel, $4.95; 
brass, $6.95, prepaid. 
(Jtility Jr. Sprayer 
No. 220. Same quality and style as Utility. Capac¬ 
ity, 24/4 gal. Galvanized, $2.95, prepaid. 
NEW 
EVER 
Improved 
green 
SPRAY 
1342—PASSION FLOWER. One of the best Summer 
vines for general growing. The beautiful blue flowers 
somewhat resemble a water lily in shape. Pkt., 10c. 
1336— SCARLET RUNNER BEAN. An old favorite; 
strong grower. Grown for ornamental purposes, 
though they are edible. Scarlet flowers; blooms freely. 
Pkt., 5c. 
1337— MIXED CLIMBERS. A grand and glorious mix¬ 
ture of all different kinds of climbing vines listed on 
this page and a few more. All annuals that will climb 
and make fine shade or screens. Pkt., 10c. 
Hardy Perennial ah 
F lower Seeds Postpaid 
1500 — ALYSSUM SAXATILE (Basket of Gold). Grows 
9 inches tall, flowers in May or June and produces 
masses of golden flowers. Pkt., 15c. 
1501— AQUILEGIA or COLUMBINE. Mixed. Hardy 
and easily grown from seed. Columbine may be sown 
Gourds in the early Spring and will usually bloom the same 
season, or, planted in the Pall, will bloom abundantly the following 
Summer. Pkt., 15c. 
1516— CACTUS SEED. The Cacti are perfectly hardy outdoors anywhere 
and require no winter protection. They are extremely interesting for 
the rock garden. It’s much easier to plant the seed than it is to reset 
the plants. 
1502— PERENNIAL SWEET PEA. Similar to the annual Sweet Pea ex¬ 
cept the large flowers are more wax-like in appearance. Mixed. Pkt., 15c. 
1503— COREOPSIS. One of the finest of hardy plants, with large showy, 
yellow flowers, produced in great abundance from June until frost. 
Flowers the first year if sown early. Pkt., 15c. 
1504— GAILLARDIA, GRANDIFLORA (Perennial Blanket Flower.) Should 
be in every garden. Flowers in all shades—yellow, orange, and red, 
with bright yellow borders. Pkt., 15c. 
1505— ORIENTAL POPPY. A charming Summer flowering hardy plant. 
Grows about 2% feet tall with large orange-scarlet flower, with a con¬ 
spicuous black blotch on each petal. Pkt., 15c. 
1506— SHASTA DAISY. A splendid hardy perennial daisy of purest white. 
Broad overlapping petals, borne on long, strong stems. Fine for cut 
flowers. Pkt., 15c. 
1507— PYRETHRUM (Painted Daisy). Very valuable for cut flowers. 
Blooms at intervals throughout the Summer. Pkt., 15c. 
1508 — DELPHINIUM, ENGLISH HYBRIDS. A strain of our own orig¬ 
ination excelling anything I have ever seen in the way of Delphiniums. 
All shades and colors. Pkt., 15c. 
1509 — DELPHINIUM, BELLADONNA. Flowers will be clear, light blue, 
set rather loosely on the stem. Branching habit of growth. Pkt., 15c. 
1510— DELPHINIUM, BELLAMOSA. Like Belladonna except a darker 
shade of blue. Pkt., 15c. 
1511 — HOLLYHOCK. All colors. Mixed, single and double. Fine for back¬ 
ground or screen. Can be used for cut flowers. Pkt., 15c. 
1512 — SWEET WILLIAM. An old favorite—needs no introduction. Our 
mixture contains the very finest shades and colors. Pkt., 15c. 
1513 — GYPSOPHILA PANICULATA (Baby’s Breath). Tiny white flowers 
on branching stems, producing a veil-like mist over the plants. Can be 
dried for winter bouquets. Pkt., 15c. 
1514— ANCHUSA (Italica). Blooms in June and July, bright blue flowers, 
thrives in sun or partial shade, grows 4 to 5 feet tall. Pkt., 15c. 
1515— MAY’S PERENNIAL COLLECTION. One packet each of the above 
16 varieties for $1.35, postpaid. 
Non-Poisoiious MAILABLE Insecticides 
Simplified 
New Evergreen is 20% stronger in active principle 
and holds its strength for years. 
An effective sure-kill for garden insects; no 
spreader required, just dilute with water and spray. 
Kills both chewing and sucking insects. Non-poison- 
ous when used as directed. Absolutely guaranteed. 
It is mailable and prices are all postpaid. One ounce 
makes 4 to 8 gallons of spray. 
1 ounce (household size). 35c 
6 oz. can (garden size).$1.00 
1 pint (large garden size).$2.00 
ALL POSTPAID 
Hammond’s 
Slug Shot 
Get a better crop of pota¬ 
toes by ridding the field of 
potato bugs. Hammond’s 
Slug Shot is better than 
Paris Green for the reason 
that it is much cheaper. 
Slug Shot is absolutely re¬ 
liable for killing cabbage 
worms, currant worms, all 
kinds of plant eating worms 
on cucumbers, melons, 
pumpkins and squashes; 
also slugs and chicken lice. 
Be sure to have a package 
ready for use when the bugs 
appear. 1-lb. carton, 25c 
each; 5-lb. bag, $1.00, post¬ 
paid; "By express, f. o. b. 
Shenandoah, 1 0 - 1 b. bag, 
$1.25; 25-lb. bag, $2.75. 
Earl May’s Bug Dust 
flfio 
Post¬ 
paid 
25 lbs. 
for $5.00 
Better than lead arsenate for all pur¬ 
poses. Is an absolute control for cucum¬ 
ber beetles, garden web worms, large green 
worms, cabbage worms, tomato worms, 
climbing cut worms, potato bugs, currant 
worms and red spider. In fact good for all 
chewing insects. 
Non-poisonous, too, so can be used freely 
on fruits and garden vegetables for all 
worms and bugs without harming the hu¬ 
man body. Dust only. Directions with 
each package. - 
Tobacco Dost 
Tobacco dust is fine for dusting plants 
against lice, and also as a worm expeller 
for chickens. 1 lb., 20c; 5 lbs., 60c; 10 lbs., 
$1.00, postpaid; 25 lbs., $2.00; 50 lbs., $3.50; 
100 lbs., $6.50, by freight, f. o. b. Shenan¬ 
doah. 
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