name ail 
MAHOGANY MUM 
2118. A new introduction, of- 
- fered here for the first time. A 
magnificent mid-season mum of 
_ Jasper Red, shading to beauti- 
ful mahogany. A real beauty 
$: ‘spot for your Fall Garden. If 
you like a mum that completely 
_ covers itself with bloom, don’t | 
miss “Mahogany.” Each $1.00, 
Postpaid. 
: More Rens on Page 9 
DOMOTOI HYDRANGEA 
Semi-Double 
5435. Large globe-shaped clus- 
ters of blooms, 12 to 15 inches 
in diameter. Flowers become 
- semi-double as the plant ma- 
tures. Magnificent light blue 
- flowers if the plant grows on 
acid soil .. . pure shell pink on 
alkaline soil. An impressive, 
hardy plant, and very showy. 
ch $1.50, Postpaid. 
More Hydrangeas on 
Pages 52-53 
4013. A clean, handy straw- 
_ berry garden in your own back 
yard! In 1/3 the space of the 
usual garden, you can enjoy an 
abundant season of strawberry 
_ Production. Easy to pick from, 
easy to care for, Simple to in- 
stall. Kit includes 25 Red Rich 
verblooming Strawberry plants 
d one Pyramid Garden. Get 
ur Strawberry production un- 
‘way now. Plants and Pyra- 
: Only $12.95, Postpaid. 
More Strawberries on Page 60 
WORLD EVENTS DAHLIA 
3401. A wonderful rose pink 
Dahlia, dinner plate size. As 
large as the other informal 
pinks, with added depth. Free 
blooming and branching habits, 
from a family of superior Dah- 
lias. On all three Flower Grower 
honor rolls. A real winner. Don’t 
miss ‘“‘World Events.’’ Each 
$1.00, Postpaid. 
More Dahlias on Page 11 
FLOWERING CRAB 
5703. Sensational dollar-size 
blooms of glistening, fiery crim- 
son. Almey rightfully claims its 
place as the most beautiful 
flowering crab in America. 
Almey blooms young, and from 
a distance appears to be a mass 
of flame. Don’t miss starting 
yours this year. 4 to 5 ft. trees: 
Each $3.35, Postpaid. 
More Flowering Trees on 
Page 50 — 
DWARF MAX RED 
BARTLETT PEAR 
6220. Newest and finest pear 
yet... on a dwarf tree for 
your back yard! Same huge 
fruit, and white, firm flesh as 
the regular Max Red, but on a 
handy, space-saving dwarf tree. 
Max Red bears young and bears 
abundantly. Each $3.35, Post- 
paid. 
More Pears on Pages 66 and, 67 
AND SEED 
CATALO 
CHRYSLER IMPERIAL 
5004. All America selection for 1953. New 
crimson red beauty . . . an unusual coloration 
combines with everblooming habit of growth 
to make this wonderful new hybrid tea a real 
champion. An abundance of huge blooms. 47% 
to 5 inches in diameter are borne amid dark 
green foliage to present a striking picture. 
Don’t miss owning this unusual and breath- 
taking new introduction. 
Each $3.00; 3 or more, $2.65 Each, 
Postpaid. 
ie 
.@ E. MAY 
FOUNDER 
1888-1946 
EDWARD W. MAY 
PRESIDENT 
EARL MAY SEED CO. 
SHENANDOAH, 
lLOWA 
ANNETTE ROSE 
5005. A new rose, as 
charming as the little lady 
(pictured here) for whom 
it was named. Long pointed 
buds of salmon-pink open to high-centered, 
large-petaled blooms. Stems are long, the 
plant well-branched, and upright with glossy, 
healthy foliage. Rich color provides a lovely 
contrast to other roses in your garden. You'll 
like Annette. (Propagation rights reserved.) 
Each $2.00; 3 or more, $1.75 Each, 
Postpaid. 
