10 1485 Independence Avenue... 
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HEMEROCALLIS 
The New Hybrid Day-Lillies—The demand for Day 
Lillies has grown by leaps and bounds. They are 
hardy, easy to grow; they bloom so freely EVEN IN 
SHADE, and last a lifetime. Plant 18 to 24 inches 
apart in ordinary garden soil, sunlight or shade, their 
erowns an inch or two below the top of the ground. 
Mulch through the first winter. 
(All strong, blooming-size plants) 
Dr. Regel—Most beautiful, early flowering Day Lily. 
Rich orange-yellow flowers, very fragrant, in May and 
June, are fine for cutting. 30¢ each; 3 for 75¢, postpaid 
Gold Dust—Very lovely golden yellow trumpets clust- 
ered on long, slender stems. Ideal for light shade or 
edging shrubs. May-June. ..--30¢ each; 75¢, postpaid 
Hyperion—Immense, flaring blooms of primrose-yel- 
low, delightfully fragrant, are borne in great numbers 
on stout, 40-inch stems; excellent for cutting. July- 
AN CaD| Rao Oe MOM OA 2A COSA OU RO Golo Mano Each $ .75 
Kwanso—Unique, double-flowering Day Lily. Hand- 
some flowers of bright orange. One of the best for 
CULHIN Errante cera 25¢ each; 3 for 65¢, postpaid 
August Pioneer—8 feet orange with a delicate flush 
of red. Mid-August to October. Profuse bloomer. 
Each $ .50 
Bijou—2 feet. Small clustered flowers, orange over- 
laid with rich fulvous red June-July .-..-... Each $ .75 
D. D. Wyman—21% 
tawny splashed petals 
feet. July-August, golden-yellow, 
SR iy CM NCH Ota0, Ce ees Each $ .40 
Gracillis—18 inches. Grass-like foliage. Clear yellow 
flowers in early June, and again in the fall if not al- 
lowed to: make Seed. oe. se eke ees eee tees Each $ .40 
Lemoni—4 feet. Stiff upright stems with large pale 
lemon-yellow flowers closing in hot sunshine. 
Each $ .50 
Mrs. W. H. Wyman—4 feet. Large, light pale lemon- 
yellow. August. One of the latest, best and most 
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Margaret Perry—50 inch. The forerunner of a new 
race of Hybrids. Carnelian red flowers with a bright 
yellow star at the throat, which continues out to the 
tip of each petal in the form of a conspicuous nar- 
row yellow stripe. July to September. ..... Each $1.00 
Mikado—3 feet. A handsome new fragrant large flow- 
er of rich orange with conspicuous deep mahogany- 
red throat. .. 1. --- sees e cece eee eee eee ee tees Each § .50 
Bagdad—42 inch. One of Dr. Stout’s newest creations 
just being introduced. A gay combination of several 
colors, orange red, yellow, and madder brown. June. 
Each $1.00 
Shrub Specials 
Flowering Quince, 2-3 ft. 
Forsythia, 2-3 ft. 
Lilac Spirea (Billiardi), 2-3 ft. 
Pink Flowering Almond, 15-18 in 
Spirea Thunbergi, 18-24 in. 
Hydrangea Arborescens, 2-3 ft. 
Golden Ninebark, 18-24 in. 
Weigela Rosea, 2-3 ft. 
Spirea Froebeli, 18-24 in. 
Hydrangea P. G., 2-3 ft. 
These TEN LOVELY LANDSCAPE 
SHRUBS for only 
$595 
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New Crimson King Maple —A beau- 
tiful new form of Schwedler Maple 
originated in Europe. Superior to 
the popular Red Schwedler, in that 
it keeps its brilliant crimson color 
all summer long. Patented. 
6-7 ft Whips, Each $6.50; 2 for $12.40 
NEW ALMEY FLOWERING CRAB 
Breath-taking clouds of dollar size 
blooms of glistening fiery crimson! 
Developed in Canada, it’s now the 
most colorful flowering crab in Am- 
erica! From a distance the tree looks 
like a mass of flame. 
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MEYERS NURSERY 
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SPRING 1953 
meyers HARDY FRUIT FOR IOWA 
Apples 
EARLY VARIETIES 
Anoka—Generally bears 
Fruit is yellow streaked red. 
next year after planting. 
Ripens in August. 
Beacon—This new apple originated at the Minnesota 
Fruit Experiment Station. The fruit is large, solid 
bright red of very fine quality. It ripens in August. 
Yellow Transparent—The favorite early apple. Rip- 
ens in July. Bears young, heavily and every year. 
Red Duchess—Top of the list for summer cooking 
apples. 
~Lodi — Resembles one of its parents, yellow trans- 
parent, but is some larger and a little later. Annual 
bearing. 
DUCHESS 
FALL VARIETIES 
~ Wealthy—tThe grand fall apple that does well every- 
where. Large size fruit, striped red, tender, juicy, 
excellent quality. 
Fameuse (Snow)—Crimson striped apple, with pure 
white flesh, juicy and of highest quality. October. 
WINTER VARIETIES 
Jonathan—Almost everybody knows it and likes it. 
A fine bright red apple of highest quality with crisp 
flesh. 
Haralson—Large good red apple that keeps all win- 
ter. Heavy bearer, very hardy. 
Edgewood was originated at Ames. It is very similar 
to Jonathan in shape, color and flavor. 
Fireside—A hardy and productive tree of the Delicious 
type, equal to it in quality. Suitable for northern sec- 
tions. 
Red Delicious—This is the original Delicious which 
originated in Iowa and has been pianted from coast 
to coast for its superb quality and mild juicy flavor. 
McIntosh, Solid Red—This large red apple is popular 
in the east, and also in sections of other states. Flesh 
~snow-white of very high quality. 
Sharon—yYou will like this fine new apple and it is 
entirely hardy, too. Large, uniform fruit, yellow 
striped red, Young, heavy bearer. 
Min-Jon—The brand new, four-star ‘‘Minnesota Jon- 
athan’’, originated by the Minnesota State Breeding 
Farm. It produces beautiful, luscious apples way up 
to the Canadian line. Dark shiny red all over, with 
yellow erisp flesh. 
CRAB APPLES 
Whitney—Always called a Crab, but as large as some 
apples. Red striped fruit of excellent flavor, not tart. 
Makes delicious pickles and butter. 
Virginia—Supremely hardy tree that is in great de- 
mand these days for top-working with large apples. 
Bears huge crops of light red, medium size Crabs. 
PRICES OF APPLES AND CRAB APPLE 
Each Per3 Peri10 
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SHARON 
“Prairie Spy—Very hardy, very fine new apple for the 
North. Large red fruit, exceptionally fine quality, 
with crisp juicy flesh that has a distinctive flavor. 
Yellow Delicious—This is now the most popular yel- 
low apple in all America. It bears young and heavily. 
Tolman Sweet—Favorite sweet apple. Light yellow 
fruit somewhat blushed; flavor very fine. Good keeper. 
Secor — Originated at the Iowa Experiment Station. 
Large red apple of very highest quality. Productive. 
Sweet Delicious — Our best sweet apple. Large red 
fruit with rich sweet aromatic flavor. 
5 HARDY VARIETIES 
OF APPLES ON 1 TREE 
This 5-in-l1 Apple Tree has fiv: different kinds of 
apples, all on one tree. They are five of our best, most 
popular kinds, giving you fruit from early summer 
well into the winter. 
This is the one tree for those who want several 
kinds of apples, but do not have much ground avail- 
able. With its flowers, rich green foliage and fruit, 
it is attractive enough to plant in your front yard. 
Price of 5-in-1 Apple Trees ................. Each $3.25 
. Dwart Apple Trees. 
Yellow Transparent 
McIntosh 
OR extent Each $2.85 
Delicious 
Biueberries 
You should be able to grow your own blueberries 
if you have a spot where there is plenty of moisture 
but well drained, light sandy or gravel soil. Peat 
should also be worked into the soil generously and a 
handful of alum or sulphur applied in a circle a few 
inches from the plant. Two or more varieties should 
be planted as they are not self-pollinating. Plant 3 
to 4 ft. apart. 
Rancocas — Early Rudel — Midseason 
_ Jersey — Late 
Good 4 year plants .......... Each $1.50 3 for $4.00 
Asparagus 
Washington Variety—Introduced by U. S. Dept. of 
Agriculture—hardy long-lived, rust resistant, Plant in 
rich soil, 4 in. deep, 18 in. apart in rows 4 ft. apart. 
For best results, fertilize annually. 
POSTPAID PRICES 
Jumbo Plants 
25 for $1.25; 50 for $2.2a: 
100 for $3.95 
Ask for price per 1,000 
3 for $7.50 
12) for S| .75; 
