§ 1435 Independence Avenue 
Second, Plant Well. 
roots. 
ing when planted. 
Third, Keep Well Watered. 
soaked, as deep as planted, occassionally during dry periods. 
should be kept thoroughly soaked until the ground freezes. 
MEYERS NURSERY .- 
rer 
Planting is easy if a few important rules are followed. 
First, Plant Early. The best time to plant almost all spring planted nursery 
stock is just as soon as the ground gets in condition. 
many trees and shrubs can be planted in the fall. 
The hole should be wide and deep enough for the roots 
to be spread out naturally. Use only a good grade of friable top soil around the 
Soak well before the hole is completely filled. 
should be pruned from most trees and shrubs. 
Evergreens, lilacs and 
About a third of the wood 
Evergreens need very little prun- 
Spring planted stock should be thoroughly 
Fall planted stock 
A loose mulch is 
also beneficial the first winter if applied after the ground freezes. 
Giant Blue Hydrangea (Hydrangea opuloides). A choice 
variety, freely producing its glorious blue flowers on 
immense heads. Blooms pink flowers on l-yr. stems, 
followed by blue on the 2-yr. wood. Sturdy. 
ea it, 3 for $3.25 
field-grown plants 
BUDDELIA 
outterfly Bush Buddelia—All make splendid cut flow- 
Each $1.25 
ers from mid-season until frost. All require winter 
protection. 
White Cloud—Medium sized flowers of pure white. 
Charming—Large sprays of distinct pink. 
Concord—Maroon with deeper red centers, 
Dubonnet—Wine red, compact spikes. 
Ne de France—Long panicles of red to purple. 
Above: 5 Varieties” tc hshi ae etapa heaters Each $ .85 
NEW MINNESOTA SNOWFLAKE, L 
The novel patented EXTRA DOUBLE Mockorange 
that blooms so profusely in June, with glistening, 
snow-white flowers, fully double and _ delightfully 
sweet scented. Exceptionally hardy. 
18-24" inch plants! i)acr ase 3 for $3.25 Each $1.25 
eo Leet: plants) 25... ccc. sen 3 for $3.75 Each $1.55 
3-4. feet. plants’. -J.s....0.. 40r $5.00 Each $2.00 
ALPINE CURRANT, D 
One of the finest for severe climates. Thrives in some- 
what dry soils and where watering is difficult. Very 
dense growing with fine dark green leaves. Tiny, 
fragrant, yellow flowers open in May. Grows 3 to 4 
feet tall. 
L235 inch: plants cee ertetarslsetetene harststafeleretecets Each $1.10 
5-08: “inch > PlANts ulseercieioseelvclese cease taicieleiece tale Each $1.45 
DWARF NINEBARK, D 
Grows only 3% feet tall. The small delicate leaves are 
most attractive and delightfully colored in autumn. 
Dainty white blooms in spring are followed by decora- 
tive red pods. 
S224 SAN CH a pLANtS Miece ore tersteteestc cts lelistenelednelsnelelere Each $1.00 
PASTA (212) an) HEN An Sonqa oot nuse douoddunot Each. $1.25 
Dbl. Flowering Kerria. Bush covered with large, double 
golden flowers from June throughout the summer. 
Vigorous grower. Excellent cut flower. 
Cr. Leek. ins eae eo LOL Rot Each $1.45 
VIRBURNUMS 
~ Opulus, High Bush Cranberry—6 to 10 feet. The fruit- 
ing form of the common Snowball. Bright scarlet 
berries in the fall. 
18224 inches .t4e. on ere eee ee oe Each $ .85 
2-3) £66b Mais: dc Se a ee eee eee Each 1.25 
Viburnum—dentatum, Arrowwood—5 to 6 feet. 
right branches. Good foliage with gorgeous fall color- 
ing. Creamy-white flowers. Small bluish-black berries 
attract birds in September. 
Up- 
Be! Libel ify hatha chetie Re eee let oe ee eee Each $ .95 
Bi et PM ae eee RC i he git ke CAEN Sc crs 9 Ge Each 1.25 
Opulus,sterils Snowball — 5 to 8 feet. An old well 
known shrub. Large balls of white flowers, produc- 
ing no fruit or seeds. 
1218 pinches: o/s )sne, 3 ere ah ee ete Each §$ .60 
18-24 ‘inches’ stems iss Sor roa hee ee eee Each  .90 
G20 AGOL, dans jetcoa esetomeaescc Se ona Eee es Each 1.25 
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Address all orders and letters to the 
MEYERS NURSERY 
1435 Independence Ave. Waterloo, Iowa 
Nursery only 15 blocks from the East Side busi- 
ness district on Independence Avenue. Plenty of 
parking space, off the highway. 
PIL IL IVI OL EL EL LCLLOLLOL LDL OLEL DOL OLOLOL SOO DOCOOS 
Dial 2-3954 SPRING, 1954 
Rugosa Roses 
(The Hardiest of all Roses) 
Belle Poitevine — Vigorous grower. Large, rose-pink, 
double-flowers. Very attractive. ......-... Each $ 1,25 
Hansa — Large, double, full blossoms of deep rich 
red. Very handsome, vigorous grower. Blooms pro- 
Ah Sapo secs Mota EsConob th os00o% Each $ 1.25 
Sir Thomas Lipton — Beautiful snowy white blossoms, 
Flowers very double; borne in gracejul clusters. 
Each $ 1.25 
Grootendorst — Hybrid of Rugosa and Baby Rambler; 
semi-double small fringed bright red roses in clusters 
produced continuously, Perfectly hardy good hedge 
variety. Each flower resembles a carnation Each $ 1.25 
Grootendorst-Pink—A clear pink form of Grootendorst. 
Each $ 1.25 
Amelia Gravereaux — Extra hardy. Large double 
dark red with Rugosa foliage ...-..:..... Each $ 1.25 
RUGOSA ROSES are very hardy and will take the 
place of shrubs in your planting. They grow in height 
to 3 to 5 feet if they are trimmed, and most of them 
bloom all summer. 
The varieties we list are all good double roses with 
shorter stems than the hybrid teas. They do not 
need winter cover. 
SPIREAS 
Billardi—4+ to 6 feet Bright pink fluffy flowers in 
spikes July-October. Upright grower. 
2B LOCH se ass GA. 6k PaRaw eins -axetetanelie core cetarenetpeetstote lope Each $ .75 
Bed, LOOU Sess sh scses, op sien) wyacteme ete ae venenete pene rsceie ete Each 685 
Froebelli, 
S. bumaldi froe- 
belli, Frobel’s 
Spirea — 3 to 4 
feet. Resembles 
Anthony Wa- 
terer. More vig- 
orous. Purpl- 
ish-red fall fo- 
liage. 
12-18 inches 
Each $ .65 
18-24 inches 
Each §$ .90 
Thunbergi, 
Thumberg Spi- 
rea—3 to 4 feet. 
Slender, arch- 
ing branches 
and fine, feath- 
ery light green 
foliage. White. 
18-24 inches 
Each $ .75 
2-3 feet 
Each  .90 
Spires Thunbergi 
Mock Orange — 
Spirea—Anthony Waterer—2 to 3 feet. Very compact, 
Pink flowers all summer. 
12-18) inGhess ease eindiowcaaatoane Ok eee Each § .75 
18-24 WCHes cscs alncant pokes oe ee Eee Each $1.25 
Sorbifolia Ash Leaved Spirea—-2 to 4 feet. Splendid 
foliage, white plumes in July. 
2-3 feet Naa AIA AP EASA On scigucc o Each §$ .75 
B=4 feet 5. cee nea ee Each $1.25 
BRIDAL WREATH 
Vanhouttei Vanhoutte Spirea—5 to 7 feet. Commonly 
called Bridal Wreath. White flowers in May. Grace- 
ful habit. Thrives almost everywhere. 
12-18: inches ©) 4...2.0 7 ean eee Each $ .35 
18-24) inches mite ee eee Each $ .45; 10 for $3.50 
2:3 feets en eee ee ee Each .65; 10 for 6.00 
5-44 feet) Shctee ee eee Each  .90; 10 for 8.00 
