THE MEYER SEED CO 
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1935 Garden Book 
We DO OUR PART 
At the approach of another planting season, it is our pleasure to put into the 
hands of our many customers and prospective customers our 1935 Garden 
Book (25th Edition) which we feel is more complete and better than ever, 
inasmuch as we have endeavored to list nothing but the most practical varieties 
of Seeds, Bulbs, Plants, Horticulture, Poultry and Pet Supplies. We have been 
in business now for 25 years, and it is with pride that we count our many 
satisfied customers, which we consider our greatest asset. 
Our whole efforts and time are unsparingly devoted to uphold the reputation 
which we have established, and we shall ever be on the alert to support our 
motto: “Punctuality, Sterling Quality, Courteous Treatment." 
pound may only weigh the fraction of a pound, it must be considered as a full 
pound when adding postage. On larger quantities add postage in proportion. 
You may now send parcels 100 inches, length and girth combined, 
and up to 70 pounds to all zones. 
When larger quantities are wanted we can pack in two or more parcels if 
necessary, provided money is remitted to cover postage. 
1 and 2 zone—150 miles.8c. 1st lb. 2c. 2d lb. lc. each additional lh. 
3 zone—150 to 300 miles.9c. 1st lb. 2c. 2d lb. 2c. each additional lb'. 
PLEASE READ 
We aim to give our customers the best service possible. If we make an error, 
tell us about it and we’ll make it right. If there is any information you want 
in our line of business, write us (if you can’t call), and we shall be glad to give 
it careful attention. Our various departments are in charge of experts, who are 
able to answer intelligently almost all inquiries pertaining to horticulture, 
agriculture, poultry and pet stock. Always write inquiries on a sheet separate 
from your order; it means quicker reply. 
The attention of our customers is respectfully called to the following direc¬ 
tions which will, if followed, be an aid to purchasers as well as to ourselves. 
PARCEL POST RATES 
We deliver by PARCEL POST FREE to any Postoffice in the United States 
all cash orders for Flower and Vegetable Seeds in packets, ounces and M pounds, 
unless otherwise noted. No seed delivered free unless order is 
accompanied with the cash. For postage on Peas, Beans, Corn, 
Vegetable and Field Seeds in larger quantities and All Merchan¬ 
dise, consult following table. All merchandise other than seeds, 
bulbs and plants up to and including 8 oz. in weight can be sent 
at the rate of lc. an ounce regardless of distance. Over 8 ozs. 
at the Zone Rate. 
NOTE—When estimating postage on goods not included in 
our free delivery, bear in mind that while the packing on one 
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For each additional zone add lc. For each additional lb. add 2c. 
All goods sent by parcel post are at purchaser’s risk, unless insured. Insur¬ 
ance is 5 cents for $5, 8 cents for $25, 10 cents for $50. This insures delivery 
only, but not damage to package. 
How to Send Money. Remittances may be sent either in the form of a 
Money Order, Bank Check or Draft, or if currency is sent it should be regis¬ 
tered. Postage stamps are satisfactory for small amounts. 
Orders from Unknown Correspondents. We often receive orders from un¬ 
known correspondents without remittances, who request that we forward the 
goods and payment will be sent later. Please do not ask us to do this unless es¬ 
tablished credit has been previously arranged with us, as satisfactory business 
references must always be given by cutomers wishing to open accounts for credit. 
IMPORTANT. Merchandise to be returned for credit must be returned 
within 5 days in good order free of expense to us. 
Should you want to purchase anything needed in the garden, greenhouse, or 
farm, not listed in this catalogue, we will gladly fill your order at the lowest 
market price, or quote prices if desired. 
Gardeners’ and Farmers' Situations. We have, at times, the names of 
practical gardeners and farm managers in want of situations. If parties desiring 
9uch will write us, we shall be glad to put them in communication with men 
whom we deem suitable. We make no charge for this service. 
PLANT IN SUCCESSION 
MAKE YOUR GARDEN WORK SPRING 
SUMMER AND FALL 
PLANTING 
CALENDAR 
Keep Your Garden Space Busy All th« 
Time, and You Will Be Eating Fresh 
Vegetables All Summer at a Profit. 
MARCH 
Sow Outdoors 
Sweet Peas 
Plant Indoors Set Out 
Ageratum .May 1 
Antirrhinum (Snap¬ 
dragon) .May 15 
Asters . .May 10 
Carnation, Marguerite May 1 
Celosia, Cockscomb... .May 1 
Cobaea scandens.May 1 
Heliotrope .May 10 
Hollyhock .May 10 
Lobelia .May 1 
Pansy .May 1 
Petunia .May 1 
Salvia ....May 1 
Stocks (Gilliflower). . .May 15 
Verbena .May 1 
Wallflower .May 1 
APRIL 
Sow Outdoor 
Nasturtiums 
All those listed for March 
may also be planted in April 
and, In addition, the following: 
Sow Indoors Set Out 
Alyssum .May 1 
Calendula .May 1 
Coleus.May 15 
Cosmos, Late.May 1 
Dahlias .May 1 
Delphinium .May 15 
Gourds, Ornamental.. .May 1 
Helianthus Sunflower... May 1 
Marigold.May 1 
Mignonette .May 1 
Nicotiana . May 1 
Phlox drummondi.May 1 
Poppy, Iceland....... May 15 
Ricinus (Castor-Oil 
Plant).May 10 
Salpiglossis.May 10 
Scabiosa .May 1 
Vinca .May 10 
Zinnia.May 1 
FLOWERS 
MAY 
This is the month of outdoor 
sowing and planting. The fol¬ 
lowing list of flowers comprises 
those which may be sown In 
the open, and which will ma¬ 
ture into perfection before 
frosty weather sets in. 
Sow Outdoors 
(Do not require transplanting) 
Sweet Alyssum 
Calendula 
Cal liopsis 
Candytuft 
Centaurea (Bachelor’s Button) 
Chrysanthemum, Annual 
Clarkia elegans 
Cosmos, Early 
Delphinium 
Dianthus (China Pinks) 
Eschscholtzia (California 
Poppy) 
Gaillardia (Blanket Flower) 
Godetia 
Ornamental Gourds 
Helianthus cucumerifolius 
(Miniature Sunflower) 
Hunnemannia Tulip Poppy 
Larkspur, Annual 
Lupines, Annual 
Marigold 
Mignonette 
Morning Glory 
Nasturtiums 
Petunia 
Phlox drummondi 
Poppy 
Portulaca 
Salpiglossis 
Scabiosa 
Verbena 
Zinnia and all other annuals 
(Should be transplanted) 
Asters Dahlias 
Balsam Marigold 
Celosia Mignonette 
(Cockscomb) Nicotiana 
Cosmos, Late Ricinus 
JUNE 
This is the month to sow 
perennials. The varieties listed 
below can easily be grown from 
seed. All of them may be 
60 wn from June till middle 
of September. 
To Remain Where Sown 
Alyssum saxatile compactum 
Aconitum (Monkshood) 
Aquilegia (Columbine) 
Asters, Hardy 
Coreopsis 
Campanula (Bluebells) 
Candytuft, Sempervirens 
Hibiscus 
Lupines 
Poppies, Iceland 
Poppies, Oriental 
Sweet-william 
Valerian (Garden Heliotrope) 
To Be Transplanted 
Canterbury-bells 
Delphinium 
Digitalis (Foxglove) 
Gaillardia grandiflora 
Hollyhocks 
Pyrethrum 
JULY 
This is the most important 
month for sowing some flower 
seeds. The following biennials, 
if sown in July and transplant¬ 
ed in August or September, will 
flower the following Spring. 
Variety 
Beilis perennis (English 
Daisies) 
Pansies 
Myosotis (Forget-me-not) 
And All Perennials 
RELIEF ORDERS FOR SEEDS ACCEPTED—We will accept relief orders for seeds, when issued by any 
State County or City Relief Agency or Office, in exchange for vegetable seeds at prices named in this catalog. 
The Relief order you send in payment for seeds should state that it is for seeds only; must be on printed form 
of the Relief Office- must have written or printed on it the amount it is good for in dollars and cents and be 
.ivned bv the authorized Relief Agent. The printed form should show that it is issued by state, county.or 
citv relief office and signed by the authorized relief officer and should also be signed by the person ordering 
the seed in the place for signing for receipt of the seeds. Seeds selected must be vegetable seeds only, and no 
quantity larger than one pound of any one variety will be supplied on these orders. 
VEGETABLES 
MARCH 
The only vegetables to be 
planted out-of-doors in March. 
All early peas and onion sets. 
There are a number of vege¬ 
tables, however, which may be 
started indoors or in hotbeds. 
Plant Indoors Set Out 
Artichoke, Globe .June 1 
Cabbage, Early.April 1 
Cauliflower, Early.May 1 
Celery .June 1 
Eggplant .May 15 
Kohlrabi .April 15 
Lettuce .April 15 
Parsley .May 1 
Pepper .May 15 
Tomato . .May 1 
Outdoors 
Peas, Early Smooth 
Onion Sets 
APRIL 
All the seeds mentioned In 
the March table can be started 
in April, and also the follow¬ 
ing: 
MAY 
Plant Outdoors 
Asparagus Seed Watermelon 
Beans, Bush Okra 
Beans, Pole Peas, Late 
Corn, Sugar Pumpkin 
Cucumber Squash 
Muskmelon 
All the seeds mentioned In 
the April table may also be 
sown in May. 
Set out early Cabbage, early 
Cauliflower and Tomato plants 
started Indoors In March and 
April. 
JUNE 
Plant Outdoors 
Beans, Late Bush 
Beans, Late Pole 
Set out Globe Artichokes, 
Brussels Sprouts, late Cabbage, 
Cauliflower, Celery, Eggplants 
and Peppers which have started 
indoors. 
Plant Swiss Chard, Sugar 
Com, Lettuce, late Peas, Rad¬ 
ishes, Beets and Turnips for 
late crops. 
Plant Indoors Set Out 
Beets .May 
Brussels Sprouts.June 
Cabbage, Late.June 
Cauliflower, Late.June 
Plant Outdoors 
Asparagus, 
Roots 
Beets 
Carrots 
Cress 
Kohlrabi 
Lettuce 
Mustard 
Onion Seed 
Onion Sets 
Parsley 
Parsnip 
Peas, Early 
Wrinkled 
Potatoes 
Radish 
Rhubarb, Root 
Swiss Chard 
Squash 
Tumip 
Set out Lettuce started In¬ 
doors In March. 
JULY AND AUGUST 
Plant Outdoors 
Stringless Green Pod Beans 
Stringless Wax Pod Beans 
Rutabaga 
Winter Radishes 
Kale, Turnip 
Spinach 
SEPTEMBER AND 
OCTOBER 
Plant Outdoors 
Cornsalad, Spinach 
Kale, Multiplying Onion 
Plant Under Glass 
Lettuce, Parsley 
Early Radishes 
