which are easy to grow. 
Plant in light soil with a 
little loam and leaf mould 
worked in. A mulch of old 
leaves and plenty of mois¬ 
ture helps, too. 
An ideal spot for your fernery is a place where no sun 
penetrates. They’ll thrive on the north side of your house 
along the foundation, too. Plant them deep enough so 
they're well covered, and set 8 to 10 inches apart. If 
they become too large, lift, divide and replant. Here are 
four of the hardiest and most popular varieties: 
25c each; 5 for $1.00; 12 for $2.00. 
OSTRICH. An erect grower with long, graceful, green 
plumes. 
INTERRUPTED. Leaves are a beautiful cinnamon color. 
GOLDIE’S. Grows 3 feet high. Vigorous grower. 
MAIDENHAIR. In Northern Wisconsin where these 
ferns are native, they are found back in the woods 
where practically no sunlight gets to them. Considered 
one of the rarest of ferns. The stems are black and the 
foliage is an attractive green. 
Hardy Fern Collection 
TWELVE of the above, assorted varieties, my selec¬ 
tion, prepaid by parcel post for $1.85, or 25 for $3.50. 
Earl E. May Seed Co., Shenandoah, Iowa—Page 29 
DDirEC Your choice of any perennials (un- 
rKIV»C9 less priced otherwise): 25c each; 
5 for $1.00; 12 for $2.00. Postpaid. 
Hardy Hollyhocks 
This strain is selected for its large, full, 
double flowers. Hollyhocks are lovely to look 
at—cheerful, colorful pillars of bloom all sum¬ 
mer long. Grow 6 to 7 feet high. 
DOUBLE PINK, RED, WHITE and YELLOW, 
vour choice of colors, 25c each; 5 for $1.00; 
12 for $ 2 . 00 . 
MIXED, ALL COLORS, 20o each; 3 for 50c; 
12 for $1.75. 
Painted Daisy (Pyrethrum) 
Showy flowers. All shades of color except 
blue. The finely cut foliage is very attractive. 
Water plentifully in dry weather and they’ll 
make a wonderful growth, flowering freely. 
Cut off first flowers and they’ll continue to 
bloom the entire season for you. 
HYBRIDUM ROSEUM. Various colors. White 
to light red. 18 Inches high. In full bloom by 
Decoration Day. 
DARK RED. A new variety of Painted Daisy In 
beautiful shades of dark red. 
Hardy Everblooming Pansies 
By crossing the lovely Sweet Violet with the 
pansy plant it produced a free flowering, hardy 
pansy that will bloom from May until October. 
These varieties are hardy and live over from 
year to year. Plant about 8 inches apart. Shear 
several times during the season so that the 
flowers do not go to seed. 
MIXED COLORS: 20c each; 3 for 50c; 12 for 
$1.65. 
JERSEY OEM. Beautiful rich violet color. Per¬ 
fumed. Blooms all summer. Long stems for 
cutting. 25c each; 5 for $1.00; 12 for $2.00. 
Everlasting Sweet Pea 
Double Hollyhocks 
Geum Avens 
MRS. BRADSHAW. One of our finest perennials. Foliage sug¬ 
gests the Strawberry. Flowers are large, double, scarlet; 
blooms all summer. 
The flowers are large, wax-Uke and come in pink, crimson and 
white. They bloom from June to August. This trailing plant is 
suitable for arch, trellis or fence planting, too. Your choice 
RED, PINK or WHITE, 25c each; 5 for $1.00; 12 for $2.00. 
MIXED COLORS: 20c each; 6 for $1.00; 12 for $1.85. 
Golden Glow (Rudbeckla) 
YELLOW? One of the most popular garden plants. Beautiful, 
double, golden yellow flowers In August. 
Great Sea Lavender (Statice) 
One of the everlasting flowers. Leathery dark green leaves 
with purplish blue, small flowers that come in July and August. 
Cut and dry for indoor use the same as Baby’s Breath. 
Gypsophila—Baby's Breath 
FANICULATA. Has feathery panicles and small, starry, white 
flowers that come in great quantities during early summer. 
Gypsophila Is prized for its cutting. One of the leading peren¬ 
nials and one of our biggest sellers. In planting, choose a 
permanent position where it can grow without being disturbed. 
DOUBLE BRISTOL FAIRY. This is a new, double, grafted vari¬ 
ety in which the individual blossoms are extremely large and 
of the purest white. Flowers continuously throughout the 
summer. 50c each; 3 for $1.35. 
Hardy Hens and Chickens 
These have rosette-like, thick leaves that are fleshy and 
pointed. They will fill the crevices between the rocks in your 
rock garden. The flowers come on them in small panicles on 
short fleshy stems. All flower in June and July. 
BRONZE LEAVES, dull red at tip. 
GREY-GREEN LEAVES, yellow flowers. 
REDDISH-BROWN LEAVES, flowers pale red. 
Hibiscus—Mallow Marvels 
One of the largest blooming plants that 
grows in the garden. We have several of these 
in our park west of the Seedhouse where they 
attract much attention each Summer. The flow¬ 
ers of these Rose Mallows, as they are called, 
are as large as a dinner plate. Fine for damn 
places. Grow .3 to 5 feet high. PINK, WHITE 
or RED. 25o each; 5 for $1.00; 12 for $2.00. 
MIXED COLORS. 20c each; 3 for 50c; 12 for 
$1.75. 
Hardy and Carnation Pinks 
HARDY CARNATION PINKS. Resemble the double carna¬ 
tion and their fragrant, spicy blooms come in a wide range 
of colors. Suitable for cut flowers because of their fragrance 
and long stems. Bloom all summer long. Your choice of these 
varieties. SCARLET, WHITE, PINX, and MAROON (XING 
OF THE BLACKS). 
EVER-BLOOMING HARDY PINKS. 
Also known as button-hole pinks. 
Give a rich, spicy, clove-like odor. 
We hat^e a splendid assortment of 
all colors—rose, pink and crimson 
mixed. 
Shasta Daisy 
A selected strain of freest flowering 
daisies. Large white flowers suitable 
for cutting or making a wonderful 
hank of snow-white with yellow cen¬ 
ters in your garden. Plant in full sun. 
ALASKA. The hardiest of all Shastas. 
Almost everblooming. White with 
yellow center. 2 feet. 
WHITE LADY, Flowers very freely 
during May and June, The flowers 
Day are semi-double and pure white. A 
Illy beautiful new Shasta Daisy for you. 
ILLARDI 
Blanket Flower 
NEW ENGLISH STRAIN. Did you notice 
the fine bed of Gaillardia in my flower 
garden this year? Everyone remarked 
about the very large flowers and the 
great number borne on each plant all 
season long. Blooms from June until No¬ 
vember, and makes a good cut flower. 
They are very attractive with their dif¬ 
ferent shades of orange, yellow and red. 
Probably requires less water than any 
perennial I know. 
THE DAZZLER. A new, flaming, dazzling 
colored Gaillardia. Brilliant red flowers 
of even larger size than the new English 
Strain. Makes wonderful cut flowers as 
well as a blaze of beauty In the garden. 
30c each; 4 for $1.00, postpaid. 
ALL POSTPAID 
Hardy 
Pinks 
