2 ' 1435 Independence Avenue . . 
OLS 
MEYERS NURSERY 
POPOL LO DOLLS? 
MEYERS NURSERY, 1435 Independence Ave., Waterloo, lowa 
LOCATED ONE BLOCK EAST OF 
ST. FRANCIS HOSPITAL. The Meyers Nursery is Dedicated to mak- 
ing Available for you the Best in Nursery Stock. 
Customers Welcome 
The Meyers Nursery is located on Hi-way 
April 
block 
until 6:00 
Nursery. 
and May P.M. The Highland bus 
from the 
20, one block east of St. Francis Hospital. 
come to come and select their own stock. Open week days from 8:00 A.M. 
line comes to St. 
Do not expect us to do any digging on Sunday. 
Customers are wel- 
and Sundays during 
which is only one 
to 9:00 P.M. 
Francis Hospital 
Landscape Service 
We will be glad to help you plan all kinds of landscape 
work you want done, 
work, and give you free estimates on any 
Terms Of Sale 
You can send us payment 
fourth with order and we will 
order and we will send C, O. D. for 
entire amount of the order. 
in full with the order by money order or check. Or you can send us one- 
collect balance on delivery. 
If you prefer you can send or phone us your 
If you send your order with payment in 
full by March 10th you may deduct 10% from the amount of the order. If sent by March 30th, you may 
deduct 5%. 
We guarantee our nursery stock to reach you in live-growing condition. If for any reason it is not satis- 
factory, notify us within 
by- Oct. 1st. 
5 days of receipt and we will replace it at once. 
the current price any stock that fails to grow during the first growing season. 
After that time we replace at half 
However, we must be notified 
Holland Bulbs 
Holland bulbs must be planted in the fall. Plant any time after October first till the ground freezes. 
We 
do not list them in this catalog. We have a special bulb catalog, in color we will send vou on request. It lists 
a complete assortment of Tulips, 
tyacinths, Daffodils, Crocus, 
etc. 
Prices On Large Quantities Of Stock 
If you are in need of considerable amounts of stock, 
on larger quantities of stock. 
prices than those listed in catalog 
Peonies 
Avalanche. A magnificent, pure white with a few 
pencilings of carmine. Delightfully fragrant; late mid- 
CTNET0 nate, Sen FE CLO id OTE Bet SETI PEI IC HT ORL previo 90 
Edulis Superba. The large flowers of beautiful deep 
pink are usually in bloom for decoration Day. _Very 
PETMAN A= Saysehe ic orate ts Riptete als. epanthe! aie Seas ate hsy Hoe ane $ .90 
Its large, globular flowers, are a bril- 
ruby-red. Late midseason ...... $ .90 
One each of the above 3 Peonies for 
Felix Crousse. 
eliant, dazzling 
Special Offer. 
Festiva Maxima. Large flowers, often 7 to 8 inches 
in diameter. Flowers pure white, dotted carmine. Fra- 
SRAM CALL Ly Me cieysscssiserect seal austenite rtashaliocbate te ap pietines usuometree $  .90 
Karl Rosefield. Huge ball-like flowers of rich velvety- 
crimson. Extra fine; early midseason .......-..- $ 1.00 
Longfellow. Perhaps the most brilliant of all red 
Peonies. Early midseason. Very fine show or garden 
WEIS ce So oy on abesp atop aoe o DN obco aO pete o a Soe $ 1.25 
Martha Bullock. 
bright old-rose pink. Rose-like fragrance; late 
Gigantic, cupped shaped flowers of 
ford 3 EWhs 
Immense flow- 
Myrtle Gentry. ‘‘The Perfect Peony.” 
rosy white. 
ers of beautiful light pink changing to 
IF oS separa COIS OC DUD Dm abo hia ee te dios Gat endo $ 1.75 
Reine Hortense. Very large flowers of beautiful uni- 
form light pink. A prize winner at the shows. Mid- 
SOASOM) caenwwlereliinn telrerale-laraheiwie eeals onaberonhial erape ade royacaveta tas atele $ 1.25 
Sarah Bernhardt. Large, perfectly formed flowers of 
dark rose-pink with lighter edges. Prolific bloomer 
Es seicegtheesieius cols Sauls cocaioresMorm come aeenaien emote (oe evans asek one $ 1.25 
please contact us as we can often quote lower 
POPPIES DSI 
Popular Cannas 
Cannas are becoming more popular. The new varieties 
with large flowers in new colors are unequalled for 
creating a colorful show from July till frost. They do 
best in full sun and respond quickly to feeding. 
City of Portland. 3% ft. 
growth. Leaves green. 
Compact, luxuriant, dwarf, 
Flowers rosy pink. 
King Humbert. 4 ft. Scarlet flowers, bronze leaves. 
This remarkable ‘‘Go!d Medal’ Canna has been the 
sensation of the past fifteen years. 
The President. 4 ft. 
stalks; green foliage. 
Yellow King Humbert. 4 ft. Foliage a very dark 
green, flowers a deep rich yellow, softly spotted and 
blotched with bright red. 
PRICES OF ABOVE 
$ .20 each; 3 for $ .50; $1.75 per doz. 
DORMANT 2-3 EYE ROOTS 
Tuberous Begonias 
These double Camellia-type Begonias are particu- 
larly recommended for northern exposure or places 
lacking sun. The lovely waxlike, large blossoms re- 
semible the ever-popular Camellias. 
A rich glowing scarlet on strong 
Choice of these popular colors: (c) PINK, (d) DARK 
RED, (e) SALMON, (f) SCARLET, (g) WHITE and 
(h) YELLOW, 
2 for $ .56 5 for $1.20 10 for $1.95 
... Dial 2-3954 
SPRING 1953 
Exhibition 
DAHLIAS 
DECORATIVE 
Outstanding varieties with vigorous 
growing habits, large blooms, strait 
stems and free-blooming qualities. 
Francis Laroceco — Sulphur-yellow; 
long erect stems. 
Each $§$ .35; 
Gallant Fox—Dark 
bust grower 
Each § .35; 
3 for $ .90 
eclaret-red. Ro- 
3 for $ .90 
Jane Cowl—Massive blooms of bron- 
zy buff and gold. 
Each § .50; 3 for$1.35 
Jersey’s Beauty—The finest true 
rose-pink 
Each §$ .50; 3 for$1.35 
Rosy Darlene—Beautiful light rose- 
pink with darker rose center. 
Each § .50; 3 for$1.35 
White King — Pure white; beauti- 
ful form. 
Each §$ .50; 3 for$1.35 
Gladiolus 
Glads are one of the easiest flowers to grow 
and are fine for cut flowers, and make brilliant dis- 
play in the garden. Plant 5-6 inches deep; 6-12 inch- 
es apart, and make several plantings two weeks 
apart, for a long season of bloom. Our bulbs are 
all first size. The varieties we list are some of the 
finest. 
10 “Glorious” Glads 
Leading Lady—Large, ruffled creamy white. 
Spotlight—Large bright yellow with red pencil line. 
Orange Gold--Tall Brilliant orange shading to yellow. 
Phantom Beauty— Shell pink opening 10 to 12 florets. 
Spic and Span— Leading prize winner today salmon 
pink 
Tivoli—Tall light rose pink. 
Elizabeth the Queen— Finest ruffled lavender. 
Dieppe—Unique shade of salmon scarlet. 
Red Charm—King of the reds. 
Burma—Beautifully ruffled deep rose red. 
Above 10 Varieties 
3 for $ .35 12 for $1.10 25 for $2.10 
10 “Handsome” Glads 
Surfside—Tall ruffled white. 
White Gold—Huge cream with yellow throat. 
King William—Beautiful light salmon, blending 
to yellow. 
Kthel Cave Cole—Large, early light pink. 
Cover Girl—Deep pink, very large. 
Corona—Large cream with beautiful rose edging. 
Chamouny—Very tall medium rose with many 
open at one time. 
King Lear—Ruffled deep purple edged with silver line. 
Valeria—Tall brilliant scarlet; unsurpassed. 
Stoplight—Flaming red with silken sheen. 
Above 10 varieties 
3 for $ .29% 12 for $ .98 25 for $1.85 
MIXED GLADIOLUS BULBS 
Fancy mixture of most of the above varieties. Bulbs 
not quite as large as above varieties, but will bloom 
this summer. 
3for$ 19 12 for $ 59 25 for $1.09 100 for $3.98 
