Postpaid 
Sensational 
Rich Purp' e 
Butterfly Bosh 
lie de France 
The most unusual and 
outstanding new shrub. 
Imagine the charm and 
beauty of this rich 
purple, extra large new 
Butterfly spike, 12 in¬ 
ches long. Then think 
of a whole bush of them 
covered with hundreds 
of these beautiful spikes. 
They are very fragrant., 
hardier than the old-fash¬ 
ioned Butterfly Bush, vig¬ 
orous and easy to grow. 
Blooms from August un¬ 
til the end of Autumn. 
Blooms the first year 
planted. If mulched with 
leaves or straw over win¬ 
ter will last a lifetime. 
Tills picture is exactly 
the wav it will look in 
your yard when in bloom. 
45c Each 
2 for $1.15 
4 for 2.00 
Barberry 
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 be¬ 
comes a brilliant color. Autumn 
adds other tints to its richness. 
Completing its charm, an abun¬ 
dant crop of scarlet berries come 
on and stay on throughout the 
winter and hang on the spiny 
twigs. Plant in full sun. 12 to 
18 in., 30c each; 18 to 24 ln„ 
30c each. 
BARBERRY THTJNBERGI (Jap¬ 
anese). Will grow anywhere. 
Foliage is a bright green. The 
Red leal Barberry Hedge oval leav | s turn to mo ? t br ‘ 1 ] ia " t 
’ 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 purposes. Can be trimmed to any shape. Does not carry rust. 
Grows well in partial shade or full sun. 
Prepaid Prices 
| Each 
Per 10 
Per 25 
Per100 
12-18 in., 2 yr. 
18-24 in., 3 yr. 
2-3 ft. clumps. 
. | $0.10 
. 1 .20 
woo 
©Hci 
$1.35 
3.25 
4.75 
$ 4.75 
12.00 
18.00 
Colorful Shrubs and Flowers Around Your Home 
Friends, the home planting idea has swept the entire Nation, and 
everywhere—in cities, in towns, in the country, there is a new in¬ 
terest 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. 
FREE 
Gifts with your Shrubs 
and Rose orders 
With your shrub and roso order of $5.00 oi 
more, your choice of: 
5 Red-Leaf Barberry Shrubs, or 
1 2-Year Talisman Rose. 
Select on your $5.00 shrub or rose order: 
5 Red-Leaf Barberry Shrubs, or 
2 Talisman Roses. 
See front cover for colored pictures of these 
free gifts. 
SAVE MONEY! 
Buy in Quantity 
Order more than 1 shrub. Buy 
4 or 12 or more and save! Your 
choice of varieties, alike or as¬ 
sorted. All postpaid. 
Shrubs priced; 
4 for i 12 for 
20c each 
25o each 
30c each 
35o each 
40o each 
45o each 
$0.70 
.85 
1.00 
1.25 
1.40 
1.60 
$1.90 
2.40 
2.85 
3.30 
3.80 
4.30 
4.80 
ALL 
SHRUBS 
POST¬ 
PAID 
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 flowering shrubs and 
beautiful surroundings provide shelter 
for birds and create a pleasant place for 
renewed interest in life. 
From Radio Station KMA I have had a plant¬ 
ing program and have had it in effect for many 
years. Therefore, I invite you to listen to me and 
to our flower programs over KMA on the beauti¬ 
fication of your home grounds. A constant pro¬ 
gram by flower talkers giving sound advice on 
varieties is available at all times. 
Your Planting Troubles are over 
Experienced men in my nursery department prune 
• your shrubs correctly for transplanting 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 ygar old shrubs. 
Almond 
PINK FLOWERING. Here is one of the best of the early 
flowering shrubs. 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., 35c each; 18 to 24 in., 45o each; 2 to 3 ft., 60c each. 
WHITE FLOWERING. A gorgeous sight when in full bloom 
Pure white; just like the pink variety. Both very hardy. 12 
to 18 in., 35c each; 18 to 24 In., 45c each; 2 to 3 ft., 60c each. 
Butterfly Bush 
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 attract quantities 
of butterflies. 25c each. 
Desmodlum 
You will like it. It gets 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 
1 have ever seen. I am sure that you 
will have something different for your 
friends to see if you plant Desmodlum. 
2 yr., 35c each. 
Earl E. May Seed Co., Shenandoah, Iowa—Page 13 
