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IMPROVED JACKMANI!I CLEMATIS. \ ; y @) The most beautiful hardy climber in cultiva- 1 2 N XX . | tion. Our Improved Jackmanii isamuchstronger Bs a ~ grower than any other variety of this magnifi- * R t
cent class of flowering vines, and produces its 7 a [ mammoth richly colored purple blossoms in | N\ ~
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@ter, and a well-grown two-year old plant will
Show hundreds of these gorgeous blossoms.
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For several years past we have had special arrangements with the above papers, which has enabled us to offer them with a collection of seeds at less than the regular cost of the papers alone. It has made for us thousands of regular patrons, and it is, therefore, with the greatest pleasure that we are again in a position to make the same offer for 1898.
THE FARM JOURNAL, of Philadelphia, Pa., published monthly, is the best oR ge and household paper published for so cents a year. We want all of our customers to have it, for it is practical, and will aid and entertain them.
E HOME MAGAZINE, of Washington, D. C., is one of the most entertaining ladies’ monthly papers published at the present time. The regular subscription price is 50 cents per year.
LOOK AT THIS LIST OF SEEDS. PKT. 1 pkt. Carrot (Early Scarlet Horn).— = rer early sort for table use, . $0.05 1 pkt. Badishes (Mized),—This grand mixture is made up of four of the best varieties, producing a nice lot of radishes throughout theseason, . i pkt, Beet (Lightning).—A magnificent extraearly sort, . . ... +. 1 pkt. Cucumber (May’s Peerless),—A most valuable variety for the garden, . 1 pkt. Lettuce (All Cream).—Tender, crisp leaves of the finest quality, . . 1 pkt. Corn (Barly Wicdsor).Undoubted]ly the finest extra early sweet corn, . 1 prt. Mixed Tomatoes.—Included in this packet are the following three splendid varieties: Extra Early Ruby, Acme, and Shenandoah, 1 pkt. Star Mixed Watermelons.—17 his packet contains seeds of the famous Ice ses Giant Southern, and Florida Favorite, . ..... lL pkt. Peas (N. W. Premier).—The earliest of all the peas,
1 pkt. Pumpkins (Mixed).— Our. mixture includes four splendid varieties, :
1 pkt, Morning Glory (Tall or Climbing), a Se et eon 1 pkt, Scabiosa.—Beautiful flowers of various shades that resemble NUP OT ANAS, kes et ol we ee oe we ew 2 ms Sweet William (Giant Mizxed).—All colors and shades of this favorite TG ieee ET Fh ioe ence). eu ey Ue, Be DS ee) Sie tet Fol Shee 1 pkt. Pansies (Prize Mixed),—A celebrated collection made a from the four popular pansies, Improved Snow Queen, German Show, King of Vellowsiand Blue'Prince,, 0.0. 6 ea ss ee cs of te RO 1 pkt. Asters (Gem Mixed),—This includes Snow White and Blue Danube, .r5 1 pkt. Sweet Peas (English Mized).—An assortment of choice varieties, . «10 1 pkt. Mignonette (Giant White).—The popular tall white mignonette, . . «10 l pkt. Fetunias (Imperial Mized),-In this packet are the two famous varieties, Moonlight and Countess of Ellesmere, . . . «© « + + «35 THE FARM JOURNAL, oneyear, - - - 2 6 et ee ee ee et oO THE HOME MAGAZINE, ono year, . . © + 2 ee ee ew SR eS
Totaly .. 3.4.0» $3.00
SPECIAL NOTICE.—No change will be made in_this collection. Separate packets will be sold at regular price if desired. In case you are already a subscriber, we will have your subscription extended one year from date of expiration.
FOR. 50 CENTS. For 50 cents, we will send to any address in the United States or Canada g the above collection of Flower and Vegetable Seeds and either one of the 6) above-named papers for one whole year.
FOR $3.00.
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Here Is another of our marvelous offers. The regular price of books and papers Is $1.50 but we give yeu them and the entire collection of Seeds for only $1.00. Please show this circular to your friends
} Packet Carrot, Oxheart—The famous table varie - : Pkt. 6c. Packet Musk elon, Emerald Gem—A magnificent sort for gardens; very sweet, Pkt. 6c. } paces Onion, Red Wethersfleld—The standard sort Pki. 6c. acket Mixed’ Tomatoes—Included in this packet are the, following three splen- did varieties: Extra may Ruby, Acme and Shenandoah Pkt. 15c¢, a Packet Star Mixed Watermelons—This packet containsseeds of the Famous Ice Giant Southern and Florida Favorite - ‘ Pkt. “fPackes Peas, N. W. Promicr—The earliest of all the peas - Pkt. } Packet Pumpkins, Mixed—Our mixture includes 5 splendid variction eae 7 Bate Packet Radishes, Mixed—This grand mixture is made up of four of the best varieties, producing a nice lot of radishes throughout the season - Pkt. Packet Beet, Lightning—A magnificent extra early sort - Pkt. 1 1 Packet Cucumber, May’s Peerless—A most valuable variety for the garden - Pkt, } Packet Lettuce, All Cream—Tender, criap leaves of the finest quality - Pkt. Packet Corn, Early Windsor—Undoubtedly the finest extra early sweetcorn, Pkt.
a Packet Pansies, Prize Mixed—A celebrated collection made up from the four pop- cor Improved Snow Queen, German Show, King of Yellows and Blue Prince, gies
Packet Asters, dem Mixed—This includes Snow ite and Blue Danube t. acket Sweet Peas, English Mixed—An assortment of choice varieties - Pkt. acket Mignonette, Giant White—The this ‘ack tall white Mignonette . Pkt. ‘acket Petunias, Imperial Nixed—In ¢ packet are the two famous varieties, Bowls ht and Countess ef Ellesmere Pkt. wakes Nasturtium, Dwart Mixed—All, colors - > - - : Pkt, ‘acket Dianthus or Pinks Mixed—All shades - - . - c om Pkt, ‘arm News and Womankind, one year - . - $1.00 . N, Poultry Book and Culture of Vegetabien, ( two books) 7 . . -60_ Regular 'Price * - - = $3.50
MANKIND is just the kind of a monthly FARM FARM NEWS * is a wide-awaske agrioultural
aper the ladies like to receive. monthly that every farmer
devoted entirely to the home and is filled | and gardener gardener should have. I¢ is interesting, th such readin: matter as gives it a leading | entertaining and instructive.
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The following is the list of Vegetable Flower and Seeds. ONE PACKET EACH. , Beet, Eclipse—An early turnip-shaped va- Onion, Yellow Globe Danyers—The stand- jety. ard globe-shaped yellow onion. Bean, Golden Wax—The well-known stand- Parsnip, Hollow Crown—A sweet, tender, - ard dwarf wax sort. — sugary variety.
. : einai aa » Early Surprise — Extra early, Peas, N. W. Premier—Undoubtedly the
round’ cabbage. earliest dwarf sort.
Cabbage, Late Flat Dutch—For late use it Peas, Champion of England—More gem is one of the very best. | erally grown than any other late sort. Carrot, Half Long Danvers—The favorite Radish, Queen of the Market-—-Extra early - foré summer use. red turnip-shaped variety of the best quality. _ Cucumber, Early Frame—Extra early, good Radish, Scarlet Turnip White Tip.
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Corn, Early Minnesota—Good size ears of the best quality.
Lettuce, All Cream—Excellent for private
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Tomato, First of All—Without doubt the earliest variety ever introduced. ? “Lettuce, Black Seeded Simpson--Popular / Turnip, Early White Dutch—Valuable for for cecal use. | the home garden. Fine quality.
_Turnip, Purple Top Globe-Mediu size, rather globe shaped. A go keeper.
Parsley, Fern-Leaved—Considered . many the most desirable of this
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ORTHERN, GROWN SEED 9 In Presenting you with our Catalogue for 1898 we desire to thank our immany kind 0 OUR FRIENDS friends for their generous patronage in the past aud assure them we shall always do our utmost to merit a continuance of same. MAY’S NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS are acknowledged superior to those grown in any other section, and the & ADD PACRONS ¢ enormous increase in our business each season proves conclusively to us that their ability to withstand drought, combined with their wonderful yields has made them the most popular seeds in America. In this book we list a choice collection of Plants, Fruits, etc., and wish to call particular attention to our Plant Department which is one of the most complete in this country, At a great expense we have secured a number of really valuable new things for our customers this season, among which may be named Crotolaria Retusa, Climbing Fuschia, ‘Gen Vandever,’ Justicia Flava, Malabar Vine, Rhodochiton or ‘‘Purple Bells,’’ Everbearing Red Raspberry, Cambridge Grape, Giant Ruby Currant, Tree Gooseberry, Strawberry Raspberry, Stonewall Jackson Rose, Garden Gem and Early Prize ucumibers, Imperial Onion, French Prize Pumpkin, Safeguard Water Melon, First of All Tomato, Golden Gem Tomato,
Red Wonder Onion, etc., etc. All of these are thoroughly first-class and worthy the attention of our friends. Again thanking ou for your kind patronage in the past and wishing you and yours a most happy and prosperous New Year, we are,
pecial order awarded us by the United States Department of Agriculture we supe them over one million packets of seeds. These seeds
e re the high average of over 99 per cent pure seed, nearly cent pure. Thisis a recordsaid to be unequaled in the history of the seed trade and in consequence May’s Seeds have gained a National
‘ion, and are recognized everywhere as the standard for both purity and high germination, We have always exercised the greatest in selecting our seeds and know they are un
are monials from private and market gardeners in all parts of the United States confirm the Government Report,
Reports from all Parts of the United States;
Benzion, N. D.—Your seeds are the best that can be had for the North- Melrose, N. Y.—I find your Extra Early Tree the best Tomato I've
west. B. GREENBERGH. evergrown as they are early and of delicious flavor. H. CHASE Bradford, Penn.—The seeds I ordered from you last season were just \) Beaver, Utah.—Have received plants in good condition and am very as represented and very satisfactory. MRS. L. N. GRANT. much pleased with them. Cc. P, BIRD
ester, Okla.—You don’t praise your Red Wonder Onion enough. It \ Lava, Oregon.—Your Early Surprise Cabbage takes the cake in this will stand drouth equal to the Mountain Cactus. part of the West. I have tried different kinds of early and second R. H. BROTHERS. early cabbages this season and Early Suprise beat them all. Searsmont, Maine.—The Onion Seed bought from you did finely. We JOSEPH WHITEFIELD. have large hard Red Wethersfield in our cellar now, April 19th. Omaha, Neb., 5211 Centre St,—Your Shenandoa are the only Polk City, Ia.—I have an Imp. Hubbard Squash raised last season tomatoes that it will pay a truck gardener to raise for the grocer’s from your seed which measures 24 inches long and 35 inches in cir- trade, They will keep ten days after thoroughly ripe and never cumference. AMOS EDWARDS. crack. __ HENRY TEAGUE. Moravia, Ia.—We raised your Early Surprise Cabbage last year, inthe { Temple, Texas.—Your seeds were all very fine and produced splendid dry region of Western Nebraska, that weighed 25 pounds per head. beep All the seeds came up better than any Seiow a this q . : n. . = M oe ,
ebane, N. C.—I think your sceds are the best in the world, The Barnum, Minn.—I took First Premium at the Carlton County Fair with your Prize Takers. F. BARTLETT.
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Winchenden, Mass.—I was highly pleased with the seeds I received from you. Shall recommend them to my friends and neighbors. MRS. E. W. SMITH.
Cabbage was fine and the Tomatoes the best I’ve ever seen. I LL. G. WILKINSON, Blaine, Wash.—I never saw anything to beat your All Cream Lettuce. All other seeds I got from you grew and matured well. es
Cc. E. FLINT,
A Few Words About Fine Pansy Seeds: |G\LVAR~~
We do not wonder that some people say they can’t grow nice Pansies. We know they can’t, if they use such seeds as some ‘‘s0 called”’ seeds- fen send out. The seed is simply worthless. In some cases it has not been carefully saved and in others the strains have not been worked up fo the high state of perfection that is attainable if proper care is exercised. We are headquarters for fine Pansy Seeds. The reports below will convince any one of their superiority. ‘
Antigonishe, Novia Scotia.—The Pansy Seeds I got from you last Lancaster, Wis.—I have bettersuccess and more beautiful Pansies from ear did splendidly, They bloomed in about two months after your seed than with that of any other house I ever purchased from. Planting, about July and Christmas day I picked several. My pansy beds are the admiration of friends and neighbors. wn, Iowa.—I got your offer of Pansy Seeds last season, and to MRS. L. L. CLARK. 3 we were pleased would not express it at all. We were delighted. Garnet, Kans.—I ordered seeds from you last year and P, Pansies y pansy bed was grand. were grand. MRS. L. L. DAY. NJ :—From the pansy seed I purchased from you last season Naples, N. Y.—I_am sure the finest pansy bed I ever had was raised 18 dozen plants at 40c. per dozen and had a nice bed for from your seeds. Shall send other orders later.
, F. M. HOLBROOK. ALICE M. COVET. ‘xh, Pa.—The pansies raised from yourseed took First Prem- | East Orleans, Ind.—The flowers produced from your Pansy seeds are ¢ Westmoreland County Fair. MRS. S. RUFF. unequaled in size or beautiful coloring. They bloomed profusely. 3 : write to thank you for the nice pansy seeds you sent me. MISS MAGGIE ATKINS. TP eheve every seed came up and the plants are strong and healthy. Glens Falls, N. ¥Y.—Your pansies are the finest I have ever raised. 4 : MRS. A. FINNEGAN, MRS. H. H. HIBBARD.
NOTICI We could fill pages with testimonials similar to the above but space does not permit and we believe we have 5 uy i E. “ wee" given enough to convince anyone of the value of May’s Pansy Seeds. py VALUABLE
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iven free with a $1.00 order. The Practical Guide to Floriculture.
Given free with a $1.00 order. The Practical Horse and Cattle Doctor
Given free with a $1.50 order. The Practical Poultry Grower.
Given free with a $2.00 order. The Practical Fruit Grower.
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uel, Given free with a $1.0Qsorder.
Womankind Cook Book.
Given free with a $1.50 order. The National Handy Dictionary.
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Canning and Preserving Fruits and Vegetables, and Preparing Fruit
The Ready Reference Manualof Facts, Figures and Statistics.
Given free with a $1.00 order. Pastes and Syrups
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Onions: How to Raise Them Profit- ably. Given free with a $2.50 order.
Ensilage and the Silo. ni Given free with a $3.00 order. to Sell Th
Fisher’s Grain Tables. Given free with a $2.50 order,
Farm News Poultry Book. Given free with a $1.00 order.
How to Secure a Business Education
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Money Crops: How to Grow and How Given free with a $2.50 order.
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Celery for Profit.
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Butter and Butter Making. Given free with a $2.00 order,
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Tomato Culture. Given free with a $3.00 order.
Strawberry Culture. Given free with a $2.50 order.
Low Cost Poultry Houses. By J. W. Darrow. Plans and specifications for poultry buildings costing from $25 to $100, Illustrated.
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Order Early—To those ordering seed in bulk we advise sending their orders as early in the season as possible; by so doing they can have their seeds shipped by fast freight and thus save the express charges. i will pay our friends to remember this. ‘ |
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Our facilities for handling the immense business with which we are favored are unequalled.
Our Northern ‘Grown Seeds are acknowledged to be superior to all others, being earlier, hardier and more productive.
Small Fruits— We desire to call particular attention to this class of stock, Owing to limited space we have been obliged to list only a very few of the choicest varieties.
- Seed Potatoes—We are probably the largest growers of Seed Pota- toes in the Northwest, and list a few of the best varieties.
Our Plants, Roses, Etc., have, owing to their size and strength, rapidly advanced in popularity, and as growers of plants we are second to none.
Our mode of packing plants for safe transportation is unequalled. We have spent considerable time in experimenting with long shipments, and guarantee the safe arrival in good condition of every plant we ship, no matter to what part of the world they are sent.
We test all our seeds as soon as received from our growers, before an ounce of it is accepted, thus ascertaining the germinating qualities of the seed.
The Trial Grounds are situated but a short distance from our warehouses, where we test thetrueness of the type 4s wellas germination.
Freight rates are very low from this point. St. Paul being the largest railroad center in the Northwest, gives us a great advantage.
‘We grow our seeds and do notrely on the open market as doa great many so called seedsmen. In close proximity to St. Paul we have extensive farms devoted to the raising of nearly all kinds of seed. Of course, some varieties do better in other sections, such seeds we have grown for us by special growers. :
this year, and believe our prices are as low as those ofany other reliable seedmen, but shoulc We Want You r Order lower quotations be found in any catalogue issued by a pepataile house in the trade, ws will consider it a great favor if you will communicate with us before placing your order
as we are determined not to be undersold by any reliable fifm, for the same grade of seeds. 9 ° At the prices quoted in our Catalogue we prepay postage on all seeds ordered by packet May Ss Seed Ss Po stpaid. ounce, quarter pound, pound, pint or quart. On seeds in larger quantities, or o ered b}
express or freight, purchaser pays the charges. ‘ All Seed Ss A re Te sted By | S tion, as no seeds are accepted by us from our growers unless they shov be the highest percentage of growth.
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whom they know to be buyers of anything in our line. .
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er S with each order, and map We A way Ss Send xtra Ss who were surprised and delighted with the present of some new and choice se plants or fruits which were sent with their order. _ By this we. mean that we do not buy our seeds on the open market, as do many} : at the present time, but grow them ourselves. We know it will pay you to orde
’ Y € Ar e€ Seed Growers. Seeds, as you will then avoid the disappointment which so often follows
seeds that are purchased from commission dealers throughout the country, seeds which in many cases have been under the counter for y worse than worthless to a gardener or farmer. f
And we realize this as m our largest market we know there is n - world who are more particular regarding the purity of their seeds than we a or implied, and if the purchaser does not accept them on these conditions they must be returned at once. depends on the season, soil and care given them, and every person of judgment can sce this as well as ourselves. as received from our growers, so that nothing can possibly be sent out that,is not thoroughly first-class in every particular.
CATALOGUE OF SEEDS, PLANTS, BULBS AND FRUITS.
BOYS, A GOOD WATCH FREE.
This is a splendid opportunity to secure a fine time keeper FREE OF CHARGE. The watch is a stem winding, . stem setting American make, and one that will last longer and stand more rough usage than many of the high priced gold watches that are on the market at the Present time. It is made of the best American nickel and looks exactly like a solid silver watch. A good time keeper.
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. To introduce our NorRTHERN GROWN TESTED SEEDS into every home
in America we make the following wonderful offer,
fes> TO ANY PERSON Sending us an order for Flower or Vegetable Seeds, by the Packet ay or Ounce, amounting to $5.00 we will send postpaid the watch FREE OF CHARGE.
You Zan Easily Cake Orders From Your Neighbor's 4s ncarty every one of them use seeds of
some kind and a few hours work will secure the watch for you. All orders must be for Flower or Vegetable Seeds, by packet or ounce, and at Regular
Catalogue Frices. Cagh must accompany all orders. No discounts allowed on these orders or other premium, NOTICE—We will'send this watch prepaid to any address in the’United States for $2.00 cash.
Most Wonderful Seed Offer:
20 PacKets of Splendid Vegetable Seeds (corners) ad Knife for $1.00
his Knife Free a With this Zollection
It’s Just What You Need. A pocket knife that will stay with the owner and not go wandering with forgetful bor- rowers or fall out of the pockets, or he left on a bench and disappear. A knife with a nickel steel chain 18 inches fong. High grade American jack knife, hand made, crocus finished steel. Any knife not giving satisfaction will be replaced by a new one at the factory. Two blades, ebony steel bolsters,
Farmers’ Grand Prize Collection A.
We call this the Farmers’ Grand Prize Collection because this knife is just what every man on the farm should have, as will be seen by the description. The assortment of seeds includes many new varieties,
his offer cannot be duplicated by any firm in America. The regu-
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fe lar price of seeds alone is more than we charge for both. No change 3 made in this collection. 8 Beet, Lightning. _ Beet, Dirigo. Radish, Scarlet Turnip. . Bean, Golden Wax. Lettuce, Hanson. Tomato, Acme, Carrot, Danvers. Onion, Red Globe. Turnip, White Model. Cabbage, EarlySummer. Onion, Imperial. Parsnip, Hollow Crown Corn, June Market, Pea, N. W. Premier. Lettuce, B. S. Simpson. Cucumber, Long Gréen. Radish, Rosy Queen. Squash, Hubbard, Carrot, Guerande. Muskmelon, White Japan.
NO DISCOUNT OR OTHER PREMIUM ON THIS COLLECTION,
— Ladies’ Grand Prize Collection, B.
{15 Packets of Rare Flower Seeds for $1.25 (pk",.) and this Beautiful Meat
To introd Choi t Fl Seeds and to ind i Fork Free of Charae. thy ats sie, iese arktien we decided ta cive free Cunsanrn Genetiten
Meat Fork to every person ordering the ‘‘ Ladies’ Grand Prize Collection, B.”” The Meat Fork is made by the celebrated Wm. Rogers Company, whose reputation f
Bi 1 ‘or high grade silverware is recognized in all parts of the world. Upon inquiry we have been told by reliable jewelry firms that this Piece of| silverware often retails for $1.25 in many of the smaller towns and that the regular price is $1.00. This will j clearly demonstrate the fact that we are making a marvelous offer.
] As will be noticed we have selected a magnificent assortment of Flower Seeds and made a very low price on same. No changes will be made.
The Yellow Aster. Marigold El Dorado. Queen Carnations. Poppy, Lavender Gem. Sweet Pea, Grace May. _ Pansy, Normandy Mixed. Nasturtium, Imp, Tall Mixed. Double Pink, Fireball. Phlox, Isabellina. Pansy, Snow Queen. Giant Godetias. Asters, German Mixed. j Verbena, Mammoth Mixed. Antirrhinum, Sunrise. Petunia, Imperial Mixed.
ther Offers
We will give this meat fork Free to any person selling 12 packets of the Yellow Aster and remitting us $2.00; orto any one selling & *‘ Paris Prize” Pansy collee- tions and remitting $2.50; orto anyone selling either 8 packets of Royal Mixed Pansies and remitting $2.00, or to any- one selling 10 English Show Pansy col- lections and remitting $2.50.
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FARMERS’ GRAND PRIZE COLLECTION, "©
20 Pkts. of Extra Early Vegetables for $1.00 And the Cattle Knife FREE.
We take this method of introducing our extra early vegetables and hope to have the pleasure of Chis is the receiving thousands of orders for this collection. ? |) Farmers Favorite.
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The Regular Price of the Seeds Alone is More Than We Ask for Both, But we believe it is a good way to advertise our Seeds and prefer doing it in this way rather than spend the same amount in the columns of papers throughout the country. We offer this Knife especially for our Western trade and believe it
Beet—Lightning. Cucumber—Early Prize. Cabbage—Allhead Early. ; will prove to be just what the Bean—Ex. Ea. Refugee. Carrot—Early Se. Horn. Turnip—Ex. Early Champion. farmers and farmers’ nore want. Bean—Imp. Golden Wax. Tomato—First of All. Beet—Dirigo. Extra weight, finely polished ends, Pea—N. W. Premier. Lettuce—Early Challenge. Carrot—Guerande. | three heavy steel blades including Pea—Alaska. Onion—Earlv Bartletta, Squash—Fordhook, hoof blade. Strongly made anda Radish—Queen of the Market. Water Melon—Safeguard. Lettuce—Early Market. knife that is exactly the thing for Radish—Ex. Early Carmine. Corn—Early Cory. jj! heavy pice! We £ a is TBS to
q eee ; any onesending $1. ‘or Farmers’ Another Offer To any one sending us an order amounting to $1.00 or over and 3o cts, Grand Prize Collection “C.”
¢ cash additional we will send the Cattle Knife. Price 75 cents.
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LADIES’ NOVELTY COLLECTION, D.
14 Packets of the Ghoicest Flower Seeds for $1.00.
If you want a fine assortment of beautiful flowers in a few weeks from sowing of the seeds this collection is certain to please you. all quick growing varieties that will make a magnificent display in a very short time.
Antirrhinum, Sunrise. Bartonia Aurea. Petunia, Red Cross. Japanese Morning Glory.
Poppy, Crimson Queen. Dianthus, Mourning Cloak. Pansy, German Show. Nasturtium, Imperial Mix
Giant Double Bachelor's Button. Verbena, Mrs. Cleveland. Verbena, Choice Mixed. Pink, Royal Banner. Phlox, Fimbriata. Marigolds, Prize Mixed.
The Entire Collection of Fourteen Varieties for $1.00 and we give you ayy
A FAMOUS BOOK FRE E! | Around the World in so Minutes. This ja the: eporopdlate title te ete hates
6x8 inches, 223 peEre Fine surface paper. 100 ossed in silver from an origina’
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IN | \Citl ly PEAK ‘od photo engravings. Presentation binding in linen, beautifully em
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design. A fine boudoir edition. With charming descriptions by the famous trav
100 Famous Scenes From any Lands eler, Wm, S, Walsh. These escriptions give vast fund of historical information relative to all the famous places shown. They really take th place of An Experienced Courier on the Trip, and faithfully describe the Grand Panorami Views of famous cities, street scenes, landmarks in the world’s history, castles, cathedrals, churches, towers, bridges, arches, columns, famous parks and fountains, homes of noted people, scenes from the mountains and plains, and in fact the most celebrated points of interest in the World. The beautiful engravings, perfectly printed, show the best ecenes collected by the author in New York, London, Paris, Ireland, Scotland, Norway, Russia, Germany, Belgium, Spain, Switzerland, Austria, Venice, Rome, Italy, Greece, Egypt, Syria, Hindostan, California and our leading American cities.
We will send this beautiful book postpaid to anyone sending us an order for Another Offer. Seeds, Plants or Fruits amounting to $1 or over and 25c. Cash additional.
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Country Gentleman’s Collection, “€.” | sx-pipes Free x...
20 Pkts. of Standard Vegetable Seeds for $1.00. In making up this assortment we have selected the populas standard sorts such as have ro)
proven, by thorough test in all sections of this country, to be perfectly reliable. This collec- tion does not include many expensive new varieties but all are thoroughly first-class in every No. 9971. A fine first quality wal-
respect and certain to please even the most critical. As will be noticed we offer the assortment nut finished briar pipe, bulldog shape, at much less than our regular price. with a heavy nice amber mouth-
piece; fancy gilt trimmings. If this Beet—Eclipse. Cabbage—Early Summer. __—- Radish—Long Scarlet Short Top. hat ee Or eee it wontd reat Beet—Long Dark Blood. Cabbage—Prem. Late Flat Dutch. Tomato—Beauty. aioate j Bean—Golden Wax. Cucumber—Long Green. Tomato—Acme.
Bean—Red Valentine. Cucumber—Early Prize. Turnip—Early White Dutch. ~~ f
Corn—E. Minnesota. Lettuce—All Cream, Peas—Alaska. Corn—Stowell's Evergreen. Lettuce—Black S. Simpson. Peas—Champion of England.
No. 988. The shape ma!
great favorite with many.
Carrot—Danvers. Radish—Early Scarlet Turnip. y. briar pipe, walnut finish, extra ¥
One of these Pipes Given Away with Every Order for this Collection.
To gain new customers we make this liberal offer. Instead of spending a large sum of money with the papers in advertising our seeds this season, we are trying this plan. We have reduced the High grade in every respect. prices on many things in our Catalogue for 1898, and are dividing the money usually expended in fancy as above but a good pipe advertising among our customers in the way of premiums and reduction in prices. We offer a pipe as no doubt among our thousands of patrons there are many who smoke and this gives them an opportunity to obtain a fine pipe absolutely free of charge.
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a ra Whe De GRAND PRIZE COLLECT? ION, F. | We will send the following collection ¢ For $1.00 of CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS. : ‘PANSY, Star Mixed. PINE, Royal Banner. | POPI x; Woes: Flowered. | PANSY English Show Mxd. PETUNIA, Red Cross. Globe Paeony Flowered. |SWEET PEA. Grace May. MIGNONETTE, POPPY, Mikado. NASTURTIUM EM: ALyssUm, ee TEA . ed. oice xed. BACHELOR’S BUTION GODETIAS, Giant Mixed. Giant Double. '
Sugar Shell and Butter Knife, Free
To every person sending One Dollar for the above collec- tion of Flower seeds we will send this beautiful Silver Plated Sugar ‘hell and Butter Knife free of charge. They are excel- lent goods made by the famous Rogers Cutlery Co. and it is only by purchasing an enormous quantity we are able to make this wonderful offer. oie
As there are no doubt some who do not want |e NOTE, this assortment of Flower Seeds we will send SUGAR SHELL AND BUTTER KNIFE, PRICE $1.00. |) the Sugar Shell and Butter Knife to any one sending us an order amounting to $1.00 or over and 35 cents cash additional.
GRAND PRIZE COLLECTION, G.
This is our One Dollar Collection of Flower and Vegetable Seed Novelties. We
will send this grand assortment to any address [Ul THIS BEAUTIFUL PAIR OF LINK CUFF BUTTONS FREE in the United States for $1.00 and give free of
; ; These cuff buttons are made of the new composition d Bes charge a pair of Link Cuff Buttons. The seeds metal called “‘Goldine”’ and cannot be told from solid old Se) alone are worth double what we ask for both. except by experts, They look exactly likke gold, and a nee & rare wholesale jewel rm located here told us ashort time One Packet Each ef the Following: ecostet they wouid wield ee oiwaye s<balding thels t i bright color. They are of medium size an erefore suit- ) nah Royal Mixed. ipa, King Rufus. VRE RENA, Northern [Y ohie for lady or geatictten, We supply several different [4 tight. ASTERS, Goliath Mixed. NASTURTIUM, Sunbeam. ETUNIA, 1 designs, all of the latest patterns but only illustrate one ty ‘mmperial Mixed. POPPY, Shirley. SWEET PEA, Cupid. VERBENA, Where All are very handsome and sure to please. U j Beczate, Pee ane hining. RADISH, Queen of the tiarkee, gud mosy NOTE. We will send the Cuff Buttons with any order 4 Que ream. idsummer. AR, able i E i re moUCUMBER, Patiy Prins. TOMATO, First of All TURNIP, amounting to $1.00 or over and 30c cash additional, f Wh: odel.
AN OFFER THAT IS CERTAIN TO INTEREST THE LADIES. Read It.
PACKETS OF FLOWER SEEDS AND THIS WAIST SET FOR FIFTY CENTS.
We will send postpaid the following splendid assortment of Free Flowering Annuals r Only 50 Cents and give the Waist Set FREE. The Set i
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beautiful white variety. Sweet Pea, Minnie Keepers,
Beautiful Lavender Shade. Morning Glory, Dwarf Mixed,
Very Free Blooming. Bartonia Aurea, A charming Dwarf Annual. The Fragrant Variety. Petunia, Rose Queen, Rosy Pink Variety. xed, All Colors. Marigold Mixed, Summ
er Flowering Favorites
THIS WAIST SET WILL NOT BE GIVEN ON ANY OTHER ORDER.
SUPPLY LIMITED.
The 1898 Waist Set,
ae b We will send the following collection of Flower Seeds (12 Rare ieti
th d no one who requires anything in the seed line should fail to ANSY,Royal Mixed, ‘PervRCO AL, LHIS LIST OF FLOWER SEEDS. ae iP a xed. PETU: ‘00 t. mmoth Mixed. y P 7 '. PANSY? Trimardeau Mixed. i POPPY, Mikado. © NASTURTIUM, Sunbeam i Brox Hist, of Quedlinburg. ASTER, White Beauty, PINK, bouble Fireball. SWEET PEA, Grace May. CARNATION, Queen. » NOTE—To any one sending us an order amounting to $1.00 or ove:
rand 35 cents cash additional we will send the set of 3 Tea Spoons.
A Set of Three Beautiful Silver Plated Tea Spoons Free.
Made the Rogers Cutlery Co. RELIABLE GOODS ONLY are made by ROGERS.
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A GOOD COLLECTION OF CHOICE SEEDS SOLD AT WHOLESALE PRICES.
AA E KNOW that atest of our seeds will at once prove their superiority, and we therefore make the liberal offer found on this page. AN This list, as will be noticed, includes some of the best standard varieties ever introduced, as well as a few novelties of late intro- oe duction that usually sell for 10c. or 15c. per packet. The collection is being sold at less than wholesale prices simply to introduce
Ui \ May’s Northern Grown Seeds into sections where they have never been tried. We have found by experience that the best way to make W
ji \ customers is to give the people an opportunity to test our seeds. \ AUN Beans, Rust Proof Golden Wax. |Celery, White Plume. Melon, Musk, Minn. Perfection. | Radish, Early Scarlet Turnip. Nj Beans, Early Mohawk. Corn, Crosby’s Early- Melon, Musk, Hackensack. Radish, White Olive-Shaped. NY WV\ Beet, Market Gardener, Corn, Stowell’s Evergreen. Melon, Water, bhinney’s Early. Radish, Stuttgart. x nN Beet, Dewings. Corn, Early Windsor. Onion, Red Wethersfield. Radish, Wood’s Early Frame. \) ~ Cabbage, Early Summer, Cucumber, Evergreen. Onion, White Queen. Spinach, Curled Bloomdale. N Cabbage, Early Express. Cucumber, White Spine. Pepper, Golden Dawn. Squash, Hubbard. \)/ Cabbage, Fottler’s Brunswick. Egg Plant, N. Y. Improved. Peas, May’s Sunol. Squash, Sibley. Ww Cauliflower, Extra Early Paris. | Lettuce, Early Curled Simpson. | Peas, First and Best. Tomato, Volunteer. \/ Carrot, Best Long Orange. Lettuce, Buttercup. Parsley, ; Tomato, Beauty. 3 Carrot, Oxheart. Melon, Water, Cuban Queen. Parsnip, Hollow Crown. Turnip, Purple Top Strap Leaf. \| y
Your selection from the Ls ‘ NINE PACKETS (iecsecssts2 &22:) For Twenty-Five Cents, Postpaid. ‘These nine packets of seed if purchased at the stores or from any other reliable seed firm would cost you from 45c, to 60c. so you can readily see we are making a most liberal offer to induce you to try our seeds this year.
Your selection from the s is s NINETEEN PACKETS (iscscsss2 S",ase) For Fifty Cents, Postpaid. Just think of it! For only5Cc. you can select nineteen packets of seeds from this list. If you were to Lit them elsewhere they would cost
you from $1.00 to $1.25, and then you might not secure fresh seed as you are certain to do if you order direct from us.
FO R Gay N E DO©O ie Mae R We will send, postpaid, the entire collection of forty packages. This assort. \
SS a ment retails in nearly every Seedsmen’s Catalogue for about $3.00. So you
can see we are supplying it to you at the lowest possible price. ah se EE
TWO SPLENDID BOOKS GIVEN AWAY! — — To any,one ordering the above collection (the entire assortment of forty . packets for $1.00) we will send, postpaid, the two following named books:
Che Practical horse and Cattle Doctor. Culture of Vegetables.
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Packets, Pints,and Quarts Sent Postpaid. At prices quoted by Pa peck and bushel we deliver at
express or freight office, the purchaser to pay transporta- tion charges upon arrival. Culture, Bush Beans—Sow about the first of Mayin a warm sheltered situation covering about two inches deep.” The seeds should be dropped about three inches apart, keep hoed when the the earth is not too wet and kill all weeds @s soon as they appear. Culture, Pole Beans—These should be planted about two weeke earlier than the dwart varieties. Set poles eight to ten fect long, four feet apart each way, and plant from four to six beans around each
pole.eye downward. Thin out to three plants to each pele, if the Soil be rich,
THE BU. SH LIM A, Two Varieties (Henderson's fi ° or Burpee’s)—Thousands have
been deterred from cultivating the most delicious of vegetables, the Lima bean, from the great trouble and expense of procuring the un- sightly poles on which to grow them. This is now a thing of the past, as the new bush Lima grows without the aid of stakes or poles, in compact bush form, from 15 to 18 in. high, and pro- duces enormous crops of delicious Lima beans, which can be as easily gathered as the common garden bush bean. The New -Bush Lima is at least two weeks earlier than any of the climb. ing Limas. This fact alone should stamp it as the most valued novelty of recent years, but when in addition to this we realize that itis a true bush bean, requiring no supports, some idea of its great value can be realized. This New Bush Lima Produces a continuous crop from the time it comes into bearing (itis fit for the table in the latitude of Minnesota by the middle of July) until frost, and. bein enormously productive a verysma!l patch will keep a family eavisied st : >. : * with this splended vegetable throughout the season. Wecan sup- er 4 - ply either Henderson’s or Burpee’s. The former we believe ts
Le the heaviest yielder, but the later is by far the largest and best
(i i flavored. Pkt. 10¢, pt. 25c, qt. 40, postpaid; pk. $1.25, bu. $4.75. IMPROVED RED VALETINE. One of the most popular of the dwarf beans. Itis
éxtra early, pods thick and tender and ofa
beautiful color. For private or market use it is a valuable bean and one that will always give good results. Pkt. 5c, pt. 15c, qt. 30c, pe 90c, ba. $8.26. Se Neel Lig
XTRA EARLY REFUGEE. Frequently called ousand to One,’’ on account of
its wonderful yields. It is a great improvement
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yon the old Refugee, as it comes in about two weeks earlier and is more productive. ithe pods are of a rich shade of green and of the finest flavor. Beans drab colored, speckled purplish red. Pkt. 5c, pt. 20c, at. 35c, Rk. 0c, bu. $3.25. he ‘a Sy ah ’ e don now how it got such a name, but it’s Y WIFE Ss POLE BEAN. a good one for the bean, as its great productive- enables one to pick a mess ina remarkably short time. This, of course, isa great ad- antage to all, and particularly to one who is inclined to take iteasy. The pods are flattish, val shaped and of an exceedingly rich, buttery flavor. It is certainly a splendid bean, aecae: it has a peculiarname. Pkt. 10c,3 pkts. 25c, pt, 25c, qt. 45¢, pk. $1.75, pu. $6.00. i DAVIS’ KIDNEY WAX BEAN—Something that American bean growers have vanted for years,a wax podded bush bean, with white seed. The pods are a light olden color and well filled with large white beans of the most delicious quality. The vines re strong, vigorous in growth and hold their pods far above the ground, considerably higher 2 , han the Improved Golden Wax. Test yields with other leading bush wax varieties a Talli + wi E howed over one-third, heavier yield on the sameground. Another and a most valuable 25s eda i val HA? point is earliness, it is equally as early as Golden Wax, Detroit Wax or Perfection Wax, and pe q! Y HE penne arent a ee cari ee 4 ay coe give it a trial this season. Pkt. fs c, ts. Cc. 5 Cc. . c, pk, -oO, bu. -OO. CANADIAN Wo DER— An’ immense green podded dwarf bean of the finest quality. )HEND fany of the pods measure fifteen inches in length and are very tender and of the most delici- 3 bus flavor. Far string beans or cooked as Limas it is equally desirable, and we are glad to be able to offer such a splendid variety to our patrons. The vines are strong and vigorous in growth, producing their handsome pods in great profusion for a long time during the season. Pkt. 10c, pt. 30c, qt. 50c, postpaid, pk. $1.50. i“ RUST PROOF GOLDEN WAX.—No other bean ever offered has had the sale that attented the introduction of this magnificent variety. It 8 positive proof against that most destructive enemy of all beans,the rust. It has been tested thorou ghly in all sections, and grown side by ide for several years with other wax beans, all of them more or less affected by rust, many of them completely ruined, and this variety has remained ntirely freefromit. Pkt. 10c, pt. 25c, at. 40c, pk. $1.00, bu. $3.50. . : GOLDEN CLUSTER—The Everbearing Pole Bean. Amagnifi- } cent variety that bears continuously the entire season. It grows rapidly, bearing very early clusters of three to six pods of rich golden color. Pods average about 8 in. in length, exceed- ingly tender and entirely stringless, retaining their plumpness and tenderness long after they have attained a large size, and continue to bear, if the pods are picked, until frost. Itis averycommon ° thing to pick 4 to % of a bushel from a single vine at one pickine, and its enormous yieldrecommendsit toevery one, Few, if any, of the varieties of late introduction are so popu'arasthe Golden Cluster, and certainly none will give bet- ter satisfaction than this spiendid bean. Pkt. 10c, pt. 25c, at. 50c. YOSEMITE MAMMOTH — Large rich golden yellow pods which often at- tain a length of fourteen inches and are of the mostdelicious cooking quality. For home use we consider it one of the finest bush varieties that can be grown. The plant is a strong vigorous grower and enormously productive. Pkt. 10c, pt. 25c, at. 50c. STRINGLESS GREEN POD—Anew and valuable green podded bean that is entirely stringless. Itis extra early, of splendid flavor and unsurpassed forcook- ing. Pkt. 10c, pt, 250, qt. 45c. We will send one packet For 15 Cents ' +. .@acho a0 es Yosemite Mammotu ano Strinctess Green Poo.
8 L. L.»MAY & CO., ST. PAUL, MINN.
OLD HOMESTEAD-—A remarkable green pole bean that is regarded by many opleas the very best of all climbing varieties for both private and market use. This ast summer it was fit for the table by August first, which was at least ten days earlier than any other green sort, It is enormously productive, the pods hanging in great clusters from top to bottom of the pole. It is entirely stringless, and the pods are a silvery green color, resembling the opular Pefugee Bush Bean. The pods, though large, cook tender and melting, and we heartily recommend it to every one. Pkt. 5c, pt. 25c, at. 40c, poatpaia 5 pk. $1.60, bu. $6,00.
WARDWELL’S KIDNEY WAX—The vines are remarkably vigorous, hardy and productive; the pods are very large, smooth and showy, and will sell when all other varieties will be refused; they are tender, perfectly stringless and of unusually fine quality. The entire pod assumes a rich golden color at a very early stage of growth—a very important feature which no other sort does. The dry beans are white, with two shades of reddish purple more or less visible, and a distinct kidney shape. Prepared for the tableit has a fine buttery flavor and exceedingly tender. Pkt. 5c, pt. 20c, at. 5c, pk. $1.00, bu. $3.75. 5 i
Scarlet Runner—Every one should grow this splendid variety, not alone for the beautiful showy scarlet blossoms which are borne in the greatest profusion the entire season, but for the superior quality of the beans, which are fine either as a shell or dried bean and much richer in flavor than the Lima. Itis a rapid growing vine and exceedingly valuable for covering arbors, etc. Pkt. 100; pt. 25c, qt 45e
King of the Garden Lima—This is more generally grown than any other variety ofthis class. It is an enormous yielder and the flavor is unsurpassed by any other sort. We have carefully selected'our seed stock of this splendid Lima and know that no other firm can furnish a better strain of King of the Garden than ourselves. The pods are of an enormous size and frequently measure eight inches in length, containing as many as 7 beans. Pkt.10c, pt. 25c, at. 45c, pk. $1.50, bu. $5.50.
Jackson Wonder Tree Ht peoa eer in the South where it is extremely poesia The bush is upright in habit and bears immense crops of flat Lima-shaped
eans of good quality. Pkt. 10c, pt. 25c,
BUSH BEANS.
Roger’s Lima Wax—A retharkable wax bean which resembles the Dwarf Limas in habit of growth. The pods are extra large, of a bright golden yellow, shade and of the richest flavor. Splendid for private gardens and a bean that is certain to please all who tryit. Pkt, 10c, pt. 25c. :
Best of All—A leader in the South, and should bein all sections. Are early, pro- lific, and bear a long time. Pods fleshy, tender and entirely stringless; color, dark green. Pkt. 5c, pt, 20c, at 35c, pk. $1.00, bu. $3.50.
Early Mohawk—One of the hardiest beans that can be grown. Pods green, large and thick. Pkt. 5c, pt. 2Oc, at. 35c, pk. 0c, bu. $3.25.
Early China Red Eye—An old standard variety. Pods green, tender and thick. Pkt. 5c, pt. 20c, at. 5c, pk. 9O0c, bu. $3.25.
Emperor William—Claimed by many large growers to be the best of the green
ods. It is extra early, very productive and of excellent flavor, enough to recommend it to every one. Pkt. 10c, pt. 20c, qt.40c, pk. $1.00, bu. $3.50.
White Marrow—Extensively grown for sale in the dry state. It is also valued as astring bean. Seeds, ivory white. Pkt. 5c, pt. 20c, qt. $5c, pk. $1.00, bu. $3.50,
White Navy—Pkt. 5c, pt. 20c, at. 35c, pk. 90c, bu. $3.00.
White Kidney—An excellent shell bean, the seeds are large size and perfectly white. Pkt. 5c, pt- 25c, at. 40c, pk. $1.00, bu. $3.25. iy
Dwarf Horticultural—Pods medium length, round, curved, with splashes of a bright red on a yellowish ground. The ripe beans are large, oval, plump and nearl covered with splashes of bright red. Pkt. 5c, pt 25c, at. 45c, pE. $1.00, bu. $3.75. |
White Valentine—A very early and productive variety. resembling the Red Val- entine in all except color, the bean being pure white. Pkt, 5c, pt. 20c, qt. 35c, pk. $1.00, bu. $3.75.
May’s Yellow Six Weeks—A favorite with all on account of its adaptability to any soil and certainty of a Bg yield. Good for family use and one of the finest for market. Pkt. 5c, pt. 20c, at. 35c, pk. 8Oc, bu. $3.00.
Boston Pea Hean—The best ofall for field culture. Will outyield any other sort by nearly fifty per cent. Pkt. 5c, pt-20c, at. 35c, pk. $1.00, bu. $3.50.
rman Black Wax—A most popular bean for general cultivation, certain to yield heavily and always a ready seller in the markets. Pods yellow and of excellent quality. Pkt. 5c, pt. 20c, at. 35c, pk- 90c, bu. $3.25.
Perfection Wax—Plants are entirely covered with large golden yellow pods of the richest flavor. This is as early as the Golden Wax, and claimed by many to be more productive. Pkt. 10c, pt. 25c, at. 45c, pk. $1.50, bu. $6.00.
Flageolet Wax—One of the best sorts for market or family use; as early as either the Golden or Black Wax, and is almost exempt from rust. Pkt. 5c, pt, 25c, qt. 45c, pk. $1.25, bu. $4.50.
Golden Wax—The pods are large, long and entirely stringlesss, and of rich golden color. As a snap bean it excels in tenderness, and rich buttery flavor. Pkt. 5c, pt. 20c, at. Lgl a 90c, bu. $3.25.
Ivory P d Wax—Very tender and an excellent shell bean. It is a week earlier than the Black Wax, bearing long pods of a waxy white color; entirely stringless. Pkt. 5c, pt. 20c, at. 35c, pk. $1.00. ;
Crystal White Wax—A good pickle sort. Vines vigorous and productive; pods greenish white. Pkt. 5c, pt. 2Oc, at. a0ex'p - $1.50.
Detroit Wax—Resembling greatly the Imp. Golden Wax. Pods large and of a clear golden color when ripe. Proven to be rust roof and therefore most desirable for general use. Pkt. 10c, pt. 25c, at. 40c, pk. $1.00, bu, $3.50.
POLE OR CLIMIBING VARIETIES.
10c 3 pkts, 25c, pt. 30c, at. 6Oc, pk. $2.00, bu. $7.50, othe old ‘standard variety, beans large and fine flavored.
enger Lima—Pkt. 5e, pt. 25c, at. 5Oc, pk. $1.75. : Binva on Garolina—Pkt. 66; pt. 206, gt, 256, pk $176. Oc. Oc, 1
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d.)—The old standby, the favorite
Express or Freight at their expense, | home garden. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 41b. 15e, lb. 35c.
he considered it far superior to any of the
MARKET GARDENER, The Truckers’ Favorite. gig An Extra Earl
ELTENHAM FAVORITE, The Best for Winter Use. | 70°)”.
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Ss carefully selected. Pkt. cree: 10c¢, 4 1b. 15ce, % Ib. Cc.
Dewing’s Improved Blood
finest of this kind of Beets, they are long, very smooth and p—Animprovement over the
It is a vast improvement on the Long | COmmon Blood Turnip, is of fine
ery popular with gardeners who grow | form and flavor, and an excellent ualities are unequalled by any other sort | Market sort. Pkt. 5e, oz. 10c, s it be the Erfurt Prize. The flesh is about | %41b. 15c, Ib. 40c.
for it is entirely free from the coarseness Long Smooth Blood—Sweet, f vegetables. We know it will give satisfac- | tender and rich flavor; color car-
pane and market gardeners. Pkt. 10c, oz. 15c, | mine. (See illustration.) Pkt 5c,
oz. 10c, 4% 1b. 15c, Ib. 40c.
the leaves used as Spinach. Pkt. 5c Lentz—The great favorite with Eastern gardeners. uated with the Lentz family, large gardeners near Philadel now being grown ny age in Pogeredse +9 allothers. The flesh is very ‘ tender, sweet and ofa deep red color. W soya she tie oP ety Br ate Seba men | ERETS rag ors nt acta BaP ee Ib 5 - 15¢, lb. 5
fully tested by — bs “a Bolipse, Reyptian sad ony oes a Bastian’s ween ance apes est forthe gardeners of the y varieties, an as prove Oo be earlier than any o: outh, where this varie S extensive ner quality. The roots are of a fine turnip | for private or market use. aRodte turnip shaped; flesh red, zoned with a
hape, as shown in the illustration; skin smooth and flesh a deep blood | light shade. Pkt, 5c, oz. 10c, 4% 1b. 15e, lb. 40c. t i ed and of the most tender quality. It is certainly the best beet for : and if you desire an Extra Early sort for ui can find none that willequal Lightning.
Edmand’s Blood Turnip—A splendid Americ
urnip shaped varieties now being grown in America. It is certainly Swiss Chard—The mid rib is stewed and served as SF , desirable for large growers and private Togine: fine-shaped beet isrequired. Pkt. 10c,
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Bastian’s New Half Long Blood Red—A new medium early half long beet of the finest quality. Valuable for both early and late use.
aking up your order this season, that is if Book 10nen ib son fe Bag a ee ee
ou want the finest table beet ever introduced. Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, 4
. £0¢, lb. $1.25. ips but equally tender and juicy. Pkt. 5e, oz. 10c, Y%lhb. 15e, c.
Extra Early Egyptian—a st
€ days earlier than the old Blood Tu
at favorite with the gardeners inali slightly flattened beneath. From th
niform size and handsome shape. It is tian, at least one-fourth more can be
y for table use, and its earliness and fine appearance in- | other variety. Pkt. 5c, 0z. 10c, Ylb. 15c, lb. 40c.
tiably brings a good price on the market. When cooked they are ofa Eclipse—‘‘The Money Maker”
i } fine grained and very sweet. Weheartily grown it for the early market. It is
y to everyone who grows vegetables for market- | deners the best of ali the beets for t
able for private use, but its greatest value is to the | turnip annre insures a quick sale. Pkt. 10c, oz. 15c, 4,1b. 40c, Ib. $1.00, 3lbs. $2.50 | Our seed
andard sort, being from ten to twelve Pp. The roots are round on topand ¢ smallness of the tops of the Egyp- Same space than any
as it is called by those who have pronounced by our St. Paul gar- heir use, as its earliness and fine
3 POUNDS OF THE BEET. SEED POSTPAID FOR $1.00.
FOR $1.00 we will send
postpaid 3 lbs. of any beet seed rnin page, except Lig! Market Gardener,
_ham Favorite, Erfurt Prize
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or fibrous roots, always remark-
and a very superior keeper, thus making it also desirabie for winter use. Cooks Sweet, tender and crisp;
NOTE—At prices quoted below we pay the postage on Beet seed. in every way we recommend this as a v
f purchaser desires seed sent by
educt 10 cents per pound from prices named.
ry . remarkably small top, making it DIRIGO, The Extra Early English Variety. Tope low, stall, spreading: leaf st On account of its extreme earliness, beautiful red color and bright green, and having a markedly w this beet is more extensively grown in England for the mar- | color purplish-red, zoned with a lighter
presen: ative of one of the largest growers | an excellent keeper. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 4b. 15c, lb. 45c.
aluable sort for the market or
an variety, having a among the best for early table use. alks and ribs dark red; blade of leaf avy edge; roots dark red, interior shade; crisp, tender, sweet, and
paragam, and )0%.10c, %41b.20c, lb 50c, lt origi- hia, and is
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Pkt. - 55e. Bassano—One of the earliest and best, a little flatter than the Blood
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a 7 |e v s ray and 16 PKTS. OF VEGETABLE SEEDS. 5 PKTS. OF FLOWER SEEDS. cX THE FARM NEWS FOR ONE WHOLE YEAR, (A Valuable Agricultural Monthly.) Kk . ‘by F. N. POULTRY BOOK (See Page 2) CULTURE OF VEGETABLES, (See Page 2) am THE READY REFERENCE MANUAL of Facts, Figures and Statistics, (See Page2) Obs : ze ae ee ee Fad a BELOW IS THE LIST OF VEGETABLE AND FLOWER SEEDS. ONE PACKET EACH. WE) BEET, Dirigo—A 1 iety. Splendid | LET ge—Fi : rt ger alt aaa RITES cE CR ORY LETTUCE, Barly Onsen ee esort for private gardens. I a BE Ee Eclipse—The standard turnip-shaped blood beet, ONION, Yellow Globe Danvers. ‘ ra BEA Red Valentine—Popular for private and market use. ONION, a agg = a pl and desirable. Mild and sweet. CABBAGE, E. Jersey Wakefield—The extra early conical- | PEAS N. . Premier—The earliest sort. an ul shaped sort. i “ PARSNIP, Hollow Crown—Standard variety. raat CARROT, Guerande—Short, stumprooted variety of fine flavor. | RADISH, Rosy Queen—Scarlet, with beautiful white tips. < CUCUMBER, Long Green—More largely grown than any RADISH, Chartier—Valuable for private or market use. vf other sort. 4 TOMATO, First of All—In earliness it surpasses every other o CORN, Early Minnesota—Sweet and tender. A great favorite. variety. : ak CORN, Early Cory—Very early. TURNIP, Purple Top Globe—A good sort. ul ¢ LETTUCE, E.C. Simpson—Onceof the best sortseverintroduced. i) \ OR ASTER, German Mixed—All colors. | NASTURTIUM, Tall Mixed—Various colors. H PANSY, German Show—A fine Mixture. SWEET PEAS, Mixed—All shades. $.( MIGNONETTE, Sweet—The fragrant variety. 4 si
splendid Monthly Paper for Ladies), one whole year. The regular price of the seeds alone is more than we ask for all. :
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e U. S. Department of Agriculture says in their Bulletin No. 52 that Kleinwanzlebener and ‘ 9, Vilmorin’s Improved are more extensively grown in this country tk .n any other sorts. s
IMPROVED KLEINWANZLEBENER.
This is alarge growing variety that is highly rec- ommended in the Sugar Beet sections for its certainty of yielting a good crop even under adverse circum- stances. Ithas, as shown in our illustration, a conical- shaped root, large at the top and tapering almost toa a) point at the lowerend. An aver of 18 or2O0tonsto the acre can be counted on safely, if the soilis rich. About 15 percent of & E sugar can be obtained from our improved Kleinwanzlebener with ont Zz field culture. Pkt. 5c,0z. 100, %1b. 15¢, Ib. 25, 5 lbs. $1.20, postpaid. ©
VILMORIN’S IMPROVED. 3
This is also recommended by the Department of Agriculture and said to re resist unfavorable influence better than almost any other variety. It isa 2 heavy yielder on all kinds of soil and of the same general shape of ourImproved Kleinwanzlebener. We heartily. recommend these two sorts for their gay -_- wa wield. Pkt. 6c, oz. 100, ¥lb. 15c, Ib. 25e, 5 Ibs. $1.20, postpaid. +
IMPERIAL SUGAR BEET. 4) is
A long variety that is Nader more largely grown than any other Sugar © Beet for feeding to stock. It will yield as much as Mangel’s andcontainsalarge 7! oer cent ofsugar. Reported to have given a yield of over 30 tons per acre, the cul- mi ral cost of which was only 5 cents a bushel, Extensively grown in all parts of y) Europe. Pkt. 50, ox. 10c, 441b. 16¢, Ib. 30c, 5 1b. $1.25, postpaid. oq
WHITE FRENCH SUGAR.
One thet is grownin many parts of France in preference to any other variety. It gives as large @ per cent of sugar as the Improved leinwanzlebener and is of such fine uality thatit may be used as a table sort. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % Ib. 15c¢, lb. 30c,
Ibs. 81.25, postpaid. NOTIO".— We will aupply the above varieties in lots of 10lbs. orover (by express
_ Write for SPECIAL PRICES on Large Quantities of SUGAR BEET SEED.
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Deduct 10c. per pound from prices quoted below if seed is to be shipped by express or freight at your expense.
MAY’S MAMMOTH LONG RED.
This is the finest strain of the Long Red ever offered. The mangels raised from our selected seed are remarkable for their immense size (often weighing 3u to 50 lbs. each) and freedom from the coarse grain so often found in the large varieties. If you want a big crop of fine mangels that will be ar great benefit to your stock, increasing the flow of milk and fattening them, you can find nothing that will beat our Mammoth. We know from experience that the Giant Golden, English Prize and May’s Mammoth are un- equalled when it comes to both quality and yield. Pkt. 5¢, oz 10c, % lb. 20c, Ib, 40c, 5 lbs. $1.60, postpaid.
GIANT GOLDEN.
This is an entirely distinct type of Sangel, of recent introduction, and highly prized wherever introduced. In England it. is ged eg! grown by dairymen and sheep raisers; the former prize it not only for its great yield, but for the rich character of the milk it produces, while the latter glaim sheep fed on it thrive better and appear in much finer condition. Its wonderful yield and popularity in the old country certainly recommends it to every stock grower in Ameriea, and from our experience with it we know it will prove very valuable to all dairymen. The flesh is a light yellow and fine grained. Pkt. 5c, oz.10c, % Ib. 20c, lb. 40c, 5 lbs. $1.75, postpaid,
ENGLISH PRIZE MANGEL.
The great variety so extensively grown in England for stock feeding. Spec- imens have been grown weighing over seventy pounds, and it is one of the heaviest croppers that has ever been sent to this country, yielding 1,500 to 1,800 bushels per acre. Pkt. 5e, oz. 10c, 4 lb. 25c, lb. 65c, 5 lbs. $2.50, postpaid.
Champion Yellow Globe—Itsshape and yield makes it one of the best varieties that can be grown, being easily harvested. kt. 5c, oz. 10c, %4 Ib. 15e, lb. 40c, 5lbs. $1.50, postpaid.
Golden Tankard—Flesh a rich golden shade and of great milk producing qualities. Pkt. 5c, oz.10c, 4 Ib. 15c, lb. 40c, 5 lbs. $1.50, postpaid.
Jersey Queen—A mammoth variety on the style of English Prize, with a record af over 1500 bushels per acre. Valuable for dairymen and stock growers. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 44 1b. 25c, Ib. 65c, 5 lbs, $3.00, postpaid:
Red Globe Mangel—A large, red, oval variety, keeps well and is especially adapted to low soils. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 4 1b. 150, Ib, 85¢, 5 lbs. $1.40, postpaid.
Norbiton Giant—Thisis grown extensively by the English dairymen, and it is said they prefer it to any other variety for feeding to stock. It is a long red pate Se Pg resembling very much May’s Mammoth.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 15c, Ib. 45c, 5 ibs. 2.00, postpaid.
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ate, N. D., raised from One Pound of our Sugar Beet Seed.
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MAY’S RELIABLE CABBAGE SEEDS.
CULTURE.—Cabbage will thrive on any good corn land, though the stronger the soil the better they will develop. The early sorts bear planting from eighteen inches to two feet apart in the rows, with rows from two to
Plow deep and manure very liberally.
New land is preferable.
two and a half feet apart, the large Yarieties to be from two to four feet apart in the rows, with rows from two and a half to four feet apart. the
distance varying with the size.
The crop should receive as many as two hoeings and three cultivations. Cabbage will not usually follow cabbage
or turnips successfully in field culture, unless three or four years have intervened between the crops.
EAKLY SURPRISE Since its introduction by us in * 1898 it has increased in popu-
coast each season, and the sales of this variety last year were nearly double that of the previous season. It is acknowledged by ardeners and seedsmen to bethe finest andlargest early Cabbage Ls the world. Itis larger than Early Summer, and comesin about 10 or 15 days ahead of that popular variety. Itcan’t be beat for shipping and is worth a fortune to any gardener who grows cabbages for the early market. The Early Surprise is un uestionably the nearest approach to a thoroughbred cabbage of any variety yet intro- duced, both as regards size and uniformity of development. On account of its compact habit and solid heads more cabbages can ke grown to the acre than any other variety we know of. JacoB BISHOP, of St. Johns, Kansas, writes: I am greatly pleased with the Early Surprise, it’s the finest cabbage in the market. Another large grower says: The Early Surprise is the best Cabbage I’ve ever grown; it’s solid, large, early, tender and a splendid keeper, Our own experience with this variety confirms the accompanying opinions, and we earnestly urge all who raise early cabbages to try the Early Surprise this season. It will pay zou and you will thank us for greta yet to try it, Pkt. 10c, 3 pkts. 250, oz. 85c, 4 1b. $1.00,
&¢ SOLID SOUT Res OUR WONDERFUL NEW CABBAGE,
The best general crop cabbage in the world. Surest heading late variety. Keeping qualities un- equaled. Our “Solid South’? comes from one of America’s leading cabbage seed growers, who assures us for general and late useit cannot be equaled. It is a large, round yariety, with slightly flattened heads, and comes in a little later than the Drumhead. For shipping or home marketing it is the finest late cabbage we know of, being remarkably solid, of large size and having few loose leaves. It w succeed in making good large solid heads under the most trying circumstan- ces, where many sorts fail utterly and will keep in fine condition longer than ney, other cabbage. We do not claim it to be the largest late variety, for it will only average from 10 to 15 or 16 pounds, while some of the coarse rough leaved varieties will weigh as high as 40 or 50
ounds, but we do believe it is the best large late cabbage that can Ee produced. ‘Solid South” is just as good for private use as for the largest market gardeners, and we heartily recommend it to all who have a garden and desire a long Keeping cabbage. Pkt. 10c, 3 pkts. 25c, oz. 35c, % Ib. $1.00, 1b. $3.00.
, The Earli f MINNESOTA’S EARLIEST. "8. Gabsages, We introduced this splendid variety in 1891, and it at once took the lead among the large growers who desired an extra early cabbage for the markets. The Early Surprise has the advantage of being a large round head variety, and therefore commands a higher price than Minnesota’s Earliest, but it does not head quite as early. One of the largest growers of cabbages near St. Paul stated that for two seasons past he had been the first to bring cabbage to themarket, and they always brought a very high price, and that he owed it all to our Minnesota’s Earliest. We have tested all the extra eariy cabbages offered the past few seasons and know that none can surpass our Surprise and Minnesota’s Earliest, either for earliness, yield or quality. As shown by our illustration, this variety is conicalin shape and has very few outer leaves. It will produce good sized marketable heads seventy days from sowing of the seed, and we do not think this can be, said of any other cabbage. Pkt.10c, oz.25c, % Ib. '75c,
MN ARKET QUEEN The Gardener’s Favorite. The . greatest of all varieties for medi- um early use. For gardeners and all growers who desire a variety to market between Early Surprise and Hundred Weight we heartily recom- mend the Market Queen. This is strictly a market gardener’s cab- bage, originated by a large gardener in the East, from whom we secured seed stock two years ago. The most valuable points we have found in this new variety is its certainty of forming a fine solid head under the most trying circumstances, and it will stand the drought better than any sort we have ever seen. Pkt. 10c. 3 pkts. 25c, oz. 30c, 4 1b. 85c, lb. $3.00. LEADING RED
MAMMOTH RED ROCK. *** DAorury.
Without Doubt the Finest Red Cabbage That Can Be Grown. For those who desire a red variety we believe this is certain to please them asitis of a much better quality than the majority of this class and a most reliable heading cabbage. Under ordinary conditions the
heads will average about 12 pounds each and are exceedingly solid. The true stock of selected Mammoth Red Rock has been quite scarce the past few seasons, but all who order direct from us may rest
assured they will receive the true strain of this splendid cabbage.
Pkt 10c, oz. 20c, % 1b. 6Oc, lb. $2.00.
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Deephead—Large heads that are almost bund, ve: solid and of excellent quality. ardy, and withstands dry weather better than any of the other medium early sorts. Keeps ell. Pkt. 50, oz. 150, % Ib. 50c, lb. $1.50.
Premium or Superior Late Flat Dutch— he great cabbage for fall and winter use.
is a sure header, wonderfully solid nd of excellent flavor, We heartily rec- mmend it to all who desire a late cabbage.
Et. 50, oz. 15c, 4 1b. 40c, Ib. $1.50. Rie
Short Stem Drumhead—This variety sina great many instances taken the place all other sorts Fee! f r late use. Itis
ah adof the old Late Drumhead Cabbage, pening much earlier, and has larger and
re solid heads. If you want a fine crop
big cabbages you will find our Short em Drumhead just the thing. Try it. kt, 5c, oz. 18c, %4 1b. 50c, Ib. $1.50.
All Seasons—Valuable as a keeper, and B reliability to head makes it desirable for rge growers. The heads are round, solid ttened and of excellent quality. Pkt. 5c . 150, % lb. 40c, lb. $1.50.
jazts ony Hixproas Bn tly, coming in ahead of Selected Jersey = i ANE 2 = d », akefield. It is conical-shaped andnot quite ‘ s Ve = , : For 25 Cts. las # ae ee 8 Earliest. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15ce, 41b. i We will send you one packet
Vantor aw—This cabbage is a splendid midsummer va- = . Wr , each, te bate! rps by Me. Ra cdl si hs famous Long : / J y CABBAGE, and market gardener. is as sure to head as the Succes- ——S bn, and poe in pia rier 3 aes Early Summer. = \ B _ EARLY SURPRISE. pking much larger heads than that well-known variety, uni- a =——= es m in size and color, solid, tender, and of the finest quality. < SS = ; BADE EE OSY QUEEN is one of the best varieties we know of for general cultiva- NX = ig 7 n. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1% lb. 40c, Ib. $1.50. ee) LETTUCE, ALL CREAM. Fottler’s Brunswick—Large fiat heads of excellent qual- ' / EET IRI .
Extensively grown for shipping. Fine for second early a B » DIRIGO. general Foor ur strain of this is unsurpassed. Pkt. oz, 10c, % Ib. 40c, lb. $1.50.
MAY’S «LONG KEEPER.”
The qrasiont and best type of late cabbage ever pro- ced, Tested with other late sorts it has surpassed them in keeping qualities and in handsome appearance. We ieveit is a fit companion for Hollander, that famous variety ich is attracting so much attention in the gardening world. It (iy bws to a large size, is very solid and rather flatin shape. A splen- shipper and just the variety for gardeners who want a long ing, fine appearing cabbage that will sell at sight and remain ne condition for months. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 4 Ib. 60e, Ib. $2.25.
LOUISVILLE DRUMHEAD.
This is one of the most popular intermediate orsecond early varieties t has ever been introduced. For over forty years it has been grown leading market gardeners around Cincinnatti and Louisville, where s considered the very best for that section of the country The heads large, solid and uniform in size and a dark bluish green in color,
ping qualities are excellent. Our seed is carefully selected Pkt. 50 10e, % Ib. 50c, Ib. $1.50. 3
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duced The heads are of good size and of a Fi fl :
whitish shade, entirely different from any other , r i
sort. Our illustration gives a splendid idea of wh ; j " f “tag
the shape and compact formation of the heads. Ms > : : . if ( «nn
Pkt. 5c, oz. 30c, 4 lb. $1.00, lb. $3.00. Salt, aa ss
EARLY SUMMER.
(Selectea.) Our strain of this standard early variety has beencarefully selected each season, and we pride ourselves on being able to offer a strain of arly Summer that can- not be surpassed. It grows as large as many ef the medium and late sorts, and is valuable for its quich growth, handsome shape and splen- did quality. Many gardeners grow this in pref- erence to any other cabbage. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c,
.%lb. 65ce, Ib. $2.00.
BURPEE’S ALLHEAD EARLY.
Anall-the-year-roundcabbage. Webelieve the best we can do is to take Mr, Burpee’s own
ers in Europe a large supply of the seed for |
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riety it is alsv valuable as a late or winter sort. Seed sown in July and set about the 15th of
August will bring large, solid heads that are THE HOLLANDER.
certain to winter well. Ours is selected with
the greatest care. Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, % Ib. 6Oc, lb. $2.00. HUNDRED WEIGHT. SUCCESSION. THE LARGEST OF ALL THE CABBAGES FOR TABLE USE.
(Henderson's true stock.) A medium early variety and such a _ Inthis variety we have the largest of all this class of vegetables grand keeper that it is valuable for both early and late use. The larg! | Single specimens Hg bared been known to weigh over 40 poume est growers say it is one of the best marketing cabbages everintroduced, Senet, So ee one tore, Tne Tae ee ye more and we want to add that it is also fine for the home garden. Pkt. 5c, | Joicable heads per acre than any other extra large late cabbage. If yo
oz. 15e, 4 lb. 40c, lb. $1.50. wish to surprise your neighbors with the largest cabbage ever raised in EARLY JERSEY WAKEFIELD. your secicnaee re frat rere at the coaaty as iret eee eae you want. he keeping qualities are excellent an is therefor
CAREFULLY SELECTED SEED. a valuable sort for gardeners growing for distant markets.
For over twenty years Jersey Wakefield has held its own with other heads are round, flattened, very solid and with few outer leaves. Re member our seed is American grown and certain to give the bes
early cabbages, and ouc enormous sales of this variety every season ves to us that it still is one of the most popular sorts ever intro- results. Pkt. 150, 2 pkts. 25c, oz. 35c, 4 1b. $1.00, lb, $3.00.
ced. Our seed is true and cafefully saved from selected heads. They are conical or pyramidal in shape, have tew outside leaves, and can LARGE EARLY YORK, therefore be grown very close together. Pkt. 5c oz. 15c, 4% 1b, 50c, Without exception the hardiest variety that can be grown and sait
to shor y rg gene ofinsects better than as Aaa Lama ae Pee I parent of this well-known variety is the Eng is arge York. h SUREHEAD. : American decendant, after many years of culture, in this climate, ha
(Selected stock.) The heads are large round, very solid, tender and | the advantage of increased hardiness and ability to stand both heat an rich, with very few outer leaves, being nearly alla solid, compact head; | cold. It was long the most trusted sort with many of our marke! but the most wonderful feature of the Surehead Cabbage is its ability to | garden customers, and is still eagerly sought after as well by privat withstand the drought. It has made fine, large, solid heads, while | families. Its hardy constitution insures heads even under adverse cis other sorts failed to make a single head on account of the extreme | cumstances. Desirable in the South, and will develop perfectly on soil drought. In every instance it has given universal satisfaction, | nut suitable for larger cabbages. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 35c, 1b
Flavor sweet, keeps well, and isa good shipper. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, | $1.25, ; MAMMOTH MARBLEHEAD.
. % Ib. 6Oc, lb. $2.00. This is the largest variety of the cabbage oe i the world. We have had heads, when stripped of a waste leaves; that could not be gotinto a two-bushel ba ket, having a diameter two inches greater. Our patron generally succeed in growing the Mammoth from our see to the weight of thirty and forty pounds, and in some i stances over ninety pounds. It is the best of all var eties to raise for winter feed for poner: We ha carefully selected seed of the best quality and know that is certain to give splendid results. It is not to be compare with our Hundred Weight in quality, the leaves, bein coarse and rough. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, %4 lb. 40c, lb. $1.56
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STANDARD CABBAGES.
Price of any of the following, Pkt. 5c, oz. 15¢. Y%Lb. Lb. Extra Early Etamps—Conicalshaped .40 $1.50 Oxheart—Early, pointed heads..a...... .50 1.40 panly. Dwarf Flat Dutch—Second . a
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THE BEST TABLE VARIBTIES.
able Queen—The finest table Carrot that can be procured for home use. In form it resembles somewhat the Chantenay but is larger and does not taper so regularly. The flesh is solid, fine grained and of the most delicious quality. Pkt. 10c, oz.15c, %4 1b. 350, lb. $1.00.
Guerande or Oxheart—This variety, lately intro- Early Scarlet Horn—Although not a large car- nced from France is a most valuable one. Extra rot, it is a favorite variety for early crop, ma- me quality, beautiful shape and very produc- turing about ten days earlier than the Long ve. Color a rich orange. In length it is inter- Orange. Fine grained and good flavor. Pkt. 5e, ediate between the Danverand Short Horn Carrot. oz. 10c, oo 20c, Ib. 6Oc. t kt. 5c, oz, 10c, % 1b. 20c, Ib. 6Oc. vemee intermediate — The poor grow very ‘mprov Or —Equally adapted for regular and smooth; are of good size, averagin pe ay Ss gr egg is a lacus oe fair about 10 inches in length. Valuable on acowass becimens averaging 12 inches in length, with a of its greasy Ber cer vances rich color and sweet ameter of three inches at the top; color, orange tender flesh. Pkt. 5c, oz. 100, %4 Ib. 20c, lb. 6Oe. d. Pkt. 5c, oz. 100, #2. 20c, Ib. 60c. Early French Forcing—This variety which ‘is Half Long Stump ooted. (Nantes)—Skin grown largely for forcing purposes, is the earliest in nooth; a nearly cylindrical stump-rooted variety, cultivation. It makes a small, almost globe-shaped pving little or no core. Flesh, red and of fine root of an orange-red color. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % hvor. Esteemed in France as the leading table Ib. 20c, lb. 65c,
hriety. Pkt, 5c, oz. 10c, % 1b. 20c, lb, 55c. Chantenay—Fortable use it is one of the best Half Long Danvers (Improved)—A magnifi- everintroduced. The carrots have attained such pnt variety of American origin; skin smooth a uniformity that they are almost duplicates of nd handsome, root mostly underground, some- each other. They are a little longer than the Short hat ‘‘*stump-rooted,’’ compact and easy to har- Horn, being thicker at the shoulder and hence more
st. Flesh, deep orange, with yellow center; sweet 9 productive; always verysmooth and fine in texture nd tender. Very productive, often yielding Ge and easily dug; the flesh is of a beautiful deep golden Otons per acre. Pkt.5c, oz.10c, % Ib. 20c, Py —= orange; tender. Giveit atrial. Pkt. 5c, oz. 100,
b. 550. - ———
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The Best Stoek Feeding Carrots.
cellent feed for stock, and extensively grown for this purpose. Horses relish and fatten on them and keep in a healthiercondition. One
of the largest raisers of thoroughbred stock in the West, says: ‘*I consider carrots indispensable, and no one who
raises cattle can afford to be without them.”
Yellow Giant. : Vosges. The Great Stock Feeding Carrot of Europe. A new and distinct variety, This is extensively is the largest and heaviest cropping varie SPECIAL PRICE. own in England for stock feeding and used pd hat can be grown, and will produce fully 5 For th thaw tities arge stock raisers in that country in preference to er cent more weight per acre than the common CESEnOsE MGHG Aer ee Guat any other variety. It is a heavy yielder ‘and
D thi and order seed shipped by express : he ox. uae Simmer, ii yr Beene - cecal or freight at their expense we particularly adapted for soils that are not very
hould fail to have an acre of these Giants for their make the following prices: deep. PKt. Go. os. 100, %4 Ib. 160, Ib: 460
ock, Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c lb. 250 Ib.'75c, 5 7 bs. $8.50, postpaid. by CN ailal we eb: Ng harge White Belgian. . ry ’ 4 This is a most desirable varie for stock j erst. Natalee Belgian. Vosges, * i feeding. It attains the largest size ‘aad will yield od stoc , differi from th kt ic. more in bu an most sorts. roduces a e white, Belgian onty oy alent Pkt. bo, oz. 100, ie baapstghe beget crop of leaves which makes most excellent pal lb. 15c, Ib. 400. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 4% 1b. 15c, Ib. 400.
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EXTRA EARLY DANISH
The Barliest Sure Heading Cauliflower ever offered. A variety no gardener can afford to be without.
We offer this year the finest strain of a Sure Heading Early Cauliflower that has ever been introduced to the > beggin of America and we challenge anyone to pro-
luce a variety that will surpass it in_habit of growth, earliness or certainty of heading. It may truly be called the ‘‘Surehead Cauliflower” as we learn it heads up under the most adverse circumstances when other varieties fail entirely.
As may be seen by the nameit is an European var- iety and we have procured our seed direct from one of the largest and most reliable growers in that part o the world where Cauliflower reaches the highest state of perfection. Itis of dwarf, compact habit and valu- able for either forcing or open ground, the heads are of good size and a beautiful snowy white.
We have paid a high price for our seed and be-
lieve it is worth all we ask for it.
Pkt. 250, 5 pkts. $1.00, 14 0z. $2.50, oz. $4.75. —— : WHITE MODEL. Pis.condorits spienaia =a 2 Zags
flavor and large size. It ripensleter than Extra Early ——— - —f—- a =a Danish but produces heads of a much larger size. Val- ZL: Zs (TD. = uable for falluse. Pkt. 10c, oz. $1.00.
SNOW +++ qr Eide | aos STORM. tao We offer here a most 9 on Sg carefully selected strain é Fo of the famous Early | 1 Snowball. It has been 2 Qo saved with the greatest q a* ssible care and if there £ A) is any merit in high [eT grade seed, it is certain To) to be found in our Snow ag g a Storm. With proper ] atoe eare this seed is certain obe4 to produce the best re- ORS i= sults. The heads are o- & perfectinform and color. an & The quality unsurpassed. q go 3B Pkt. 25c, % oz. $2.00, AFo oz. $3.75. 63° org e 2 Bwa Books Free. Koinsone é AD splendid books which will be Bre
given free of charge to our patrons this year. All are valuable and instructive.
EXTRA EARLY DWARF ERFURT. 4.2923: erence newt th
e is being extensively grown in thi country. It is of dwarf habit and produces fine solid white heads of superior quality. In 0 trials it has proven to be one of the best to head up and in ordinary seasons every plant wil produce a good marketable head. Pkt. 20c, 1402. $1.50, oz. $3.00.
AUTYU MN ql ANT A popular late Cauliflower for home or market use. Thi
. originally came from England where it is considered the fine Cauliflower for general use. Many so-called improved strains have been put on the market b we found none that could compare with the origi i has taken First Prize at nineteen different exhibitions,
ONDON E variety was displayed. This is certainlya most wonderful record and ee by any other sort.
and not color so easily as most sorts. recommend this to gardeners who desi a first-classlarge cauliflower forlate us Pkt. 10c, oz.'75c, 14 Ib. $2.50. ALGIERS A popular market g:
° deners sort; grows
animmense size. Pkt. 10c, oz. 60c, %1
$2.00. : WALCHEKE An old, but stan * ardvariety. P 10c, oz. '75c, %4 Ib. $2.50. ey) Early London—Highly esteemed as fl early variety. Pkt. 10c, oz.40c, % 1b, $1.5 Lenormand’s Short Stem—A large la! variety with well formed white heads of extr quality. Pkt. 10c, oz. 65c, %4 lb. $2.06 Extra Early Paris—Second early; larg white heads of fine quality. Pkt. 10c, o! 60c, % lb. $2.00. ;
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SELF BLANCHING A Favorite with amateur
* gardeners everywhere. Our sales of this variety increases each season. The ribs are per- fectly solid, crisp, brittle and of delicious flavor, surpassed by no other variety, while it has the decided merit of being self-blanching to a very remarkable degree. Without banking up or any cover- < : ing whatever, even the outer ribs become of a handsome, fresh i ellowish-white color. The heart is large. solid, and of a beautiful, rich, golden-yellow color. The leaves also are of a beautiful golden-yellow after the plant has been bleached, which adds greatly to its handsome appearance when prepared for the table. For early use grow White Plume and Self-Blanchiag, for late and winter use our Giant Pascal and you will have the finest selection of Celery that can be produced. Pkt. 10c, oz. 15¢e, % 1b. 55c, lb. $2.00.
WHITE PLUME Itis more largely grown for both private and market use than any other sort. In earliness 1t surpasses any other
e Celery, as it can be blanched for the table in September, while for flavor and quality none can compare with it. Some object to growing celery on the grounds that it takes too much time, this, however, is done away with in the White Plume, as ‘‘ banking up” is not necessary. The stalk portion of the inner leaves and heart are naturally white, so that by simply tying the plant together, or by packing the soil against it with the hands and then repeating the operation to hold the soil already placed, in position, the work of blanching White Plume is completed. No Celery presents a more handsome appearance on the table than this variety, its beautifully cut leaves and delicate color invariably attracts attention, and many of the leading growers of America claim this and Self Blanching are the only sorts it pays to raise. We have been extremely careful in selecting our seed of this famous variety and believe the seed we offer this season is as pure a strain of White Plume as can be obtained. Pkt, 10c, oz.15c, 4lb. 50c, lb. $1.50
fee eo present a beautiful clear white appearance. Pkt. 10c, oz. 15c, 1%4 1b. 45e,
WHITE SOLID—The largest of all the celeries. It is remarkably tender and keeps the rich flavor longer than any other variety. We take great pleasure in recom- mending this splendid celery to every gardener. Pkt. 100, oz. 15c, %4 Ib. 50c, lb. $1.50. BOSTON MARKET—The favorite with the Boston gardeners, and a celery that is worthy the attention of every grower. Very tender, brittle and mild. Good for light soils. Pkt. 5c, oz, 15c, %41b.40c, Ib. $1.25. ‘ 1 tees ROSE—The finest flavored of all the Red Celeries, Pkt. 10c, oz. 30c, 4,40. Cc.
BOUQUET CELERY-—Solid and of the firreat uality, with beautifully curved or fringed leaves. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 44 1b. 40c, lb. $1.55. HARTWELL’S PERFECTION—Fine, strong growing, one of the best of the white varieties; crisp, tender and of fine flavor. A little taller in habit of growth than the Half Dwarf Sorts. Pkt.5c, oz. 15c, 41b.40c, Ib. $1.50.
HENDERSON’S HALF DWARF —Entirely solid, possessing a rich nutty flavor. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 144 1b. 40c, lb. $1.25. CRAWFORD’S HALF DWARF —The original of the Henderson’s Half Dwarf, now so popular. Itis a good keeper, of yellowish white color. Pkt. 5c, oz, 15c, % lb, 40c, Ib. $1.25.
GOLDEN HEART—This differs from the half dwarf white kinds only in color; when blanched the heart, which is large and full, is of a waxy golden color. Flavor excellent. PEt. 10c, oz. 150, 4% 1b. 40c, lb. $1.25,
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Plant in May and June in hills three feet apart each way. Put five kernels in a hill and cover one inch Geep. Thin out to three plants in the hill.
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Our large packets are only 5c. Please remember that we pay the postage on corn quoted by packet, pint . and quart. On larger quantities it is sent by express or freight at purchaser’s expense.
JUNE MAKKET Just the variety for gardeners * who grow for the early market. It ripens early, usually within eight weeks from the time the seed
is planted and makes fair sized ears that cook tender and white. ,
June Market is one of the hardiest sorts we have ever seen and will stand quite cold weather without any check, even after it is well up out of the ground. It is without exception the best extra early market sort that can be obtained. Pkt. 10c, pt. 25c, qt. 45c, peck $1.00, bus. $3.00.
EARLY WINDSOR The Earliest of all puget
¢ Corns. Very sweet. The Most Delicious Variety that can be grown. xtra Early. Testimonials from growers in all parts of America convince us that we now have the earliest, finest flavored and most productive early sweet corn that has ever been produced. It is remarkable for its fine appearance so early in the season, and while the ears are not quite so large as the late sorts, they are always well filled and the kernel is of the best quality. From actuai test in a fair season, good ears for boiling can be grown in fifty days from sowing of seed. This is a record which we think is un- equalled by anyother corn. We have never seen anything that can equal Early Windsor, either for private gardens or for the largest gardeners, who make a specialty of supplying the early markets. We certainly recommend it very highly , for we feel it will please every one of our customers who try it. Pkt. 10c, pt. 30c, qt. 50c, pk. $1.50, bush. $5.00.
JUNE MARKET.
STOWELL’S EVERGREEN. (ovc‘tie leading variety
for general use and a corn that has stood the test of years in all sections of America. It is very tender, sugary and remains a long time in con- dition suitable for cooking. The ears are large and always well filled. No gardener can go astray in planting our selected strain of Stowell’s Evergreen for main crop. ‘The yield is invariably heavy and reports of 175
_to 200 bushels to the acre are common occurrences with this corn.
Pkt. 5c, pt.15c, qt. 25c.
EAKLY CORY It usually comes in about a week ahead of such
e standard early sorts as Early Minnesota and Marblehead, both of which are con- sidered quite early. The stalks are dwarfin growth, but strong and hardy, ears set low down, generally two or three goud ears to the stalk carry their thickness well up to the point. Is very productive, of excellent quality, and owing to extra 2arliness and remarkable good quality, always brings the highest price in the market. We have been very particular in select- ing our seed stock of this variety and believe it is the earliest strain of Early Cory that can be had. Pkt. 5c, pt. 15c, qt. 25c.
COUNTRY GENTLEMAN. "curs ctvs.t.compes: ° tively new variety that for yield is one of the best ever offered, as the crop can be counted to give from three to five ears tothe stalk. With this wonderful yield combined with splendid quality, its superiority over many older varieties will be at once seen by every grower. It ripens about medium early and the kernels are plump Of a milky white and very tender. Pkt. 5c, pt. 150, qt. 25c.
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in New Jersey. Itis extensively grown in the East, where in many places it commands a higher price in the market than any other sort. It is certainly especially desirable for family use, bearing frequently three to four ears on astalk, which are always deliciously sweet and luscious, while for drying or canning purposes it is incomparably better than any variety we know of. For medium late use it is certainly one of the most valuable Sugar Corns ever introduced. Pkt.5c, pt. 15c, qt. 25c.
EARLY MINNESOTA A standard early variety that has
* held a high place in the list of sweet. corns ever since its introduction. The ears are of good size, well flavored and of the best cooking qualities. Valuable for either private or
market use. Pkt. 5c, pt. 15c, gt. 25c. _Any of our patrons desiring Sweet
} Special Bulk Price List. Corn sent at theirexpense byfreight
or express we will supply any variety on our list at the following prices, unless noted otherwian. Quart 15c., Peck 60c., Bushel $2.00, This price includes sacks and the delivery of seed om board cars here.
We Have a Large Stock of Carefully Selected
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CATALOGUE OF SEEDS, PLANTS, BULBS AND FRUITS.
NEW NONESUCH.
mente Qe Itis a medium early sort and bape oes ny 4
productive. No lover of sugar corn should fail to try it this season; the flavoris unequaled, being much sweeter and more meaty than the well-known Cory. Pkt. 10c, pt. 20c, at. 35c.
EARLY MAMMOTH SUGAR.
This early variety produces the largest ears of any sweetcorn. One ear has been known to weigh three pounds. Sweet, tender and delicious; one of the most valuable early sorts. Pkt. 5c, pt. 15c, qt. 25c.
CROSBY’S.
Early, and a great favorite in thelarge cities. It forms rather small ears, but is productive and of excellent quality. Pkt. 5c, pt. 15c, at. 25c.
ADAI1’S EARLY.
This variety is the earliest, with the excep- tion of the Cory and Early Windsor, andalthough not a sweet corn is extensively used for the table,
, Itis very hardy. Pkt. 5c, pt. 15c, qt. 25c.
NARRAGANSETT. A splendid second variety; ker- SINDANIARIANIAR NNN
nelslarge,ears of good size, and a when ripe the grains are red; very tender and sweet. Pkt.
50, pt. 150, at. 250. ar aay Sweet Corn for Fodder. LIVINGSTON’S GOLD COIN. 74i3,,38_,ontitely
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any other variety. It grows 7 or 8 feet tall, very stocky feed, or for curing for Winter, than
and wonderfully productive, often bearing three, usually Sweet Corn. Cattle highly relish
two, immense ears with pure white cob, closely set with14 it. when fed on it, keep in fine con-
to 16 rows, 6 to 8 inches long, of large and very deep dition and give an abundance of
Barly Ie : golden grains. Pkt. 5c, pt. 150, qt. 25c. ee F sa It aera abicr ok wees of
ar. onarch. is vari- eing so sweet and palatable that
y, BALLARD, or CHICAGO MARKET. ety, known cattle eat every part of the stalks
s Chicago Market, is undoubtedly one of the best sorts lately introduced. It matures early, about and leaves, ahd consequently none he same time as the Cory, and is a splendid variety for market use. Pkt. 5c, pt. 15c, qt. 25c. is are terme vege ad at ; The kernels aré large, pearly white, and of delicious flavor. It matures ing. Sow thickly in drills or broad- HAKER’S EARLY. ‘about the same time as the Minnesota, but the ears are much larger. cast, at the rate of two bushels
Pkt. 5c, pt. 15c, at. 25e. per acre. By express or freight,
HITE COB CORY This is a decided improvement on the old Early Cory and on account Dk. 50c, bu $1.75. RY. of its white cobs is preferred by many.to the old variety. It ripens IAS Zar SiZavSiZa TAS CaN CAS ZA ery early and the ears, although rather small, are of excellent quality. Pkt. 5c, pt. 15¢ qt. 25c.
: The largest early sweet corn. A mammoth early heavy yielding corn of the finest flavor imaginable, In ISCONSIN BEAUTY. ordinary seasons it is ueually ready for the table in about nine weeks from plantin and will remain pnger in an edible condition than any other variety. The cobis small, the kernel is large, deep and of a pearly white color. ‘or extra early, lant Early Windsor, and for second early, Wisconsin Beauty, this will give you the two finest varieties that can be had either for private r market use. Pkt. 10c, pt. 30c, qt. 500, pk. $1.25, bu. $4.00.
a 5 o Marblehead—One of the earliest; dwarf and si shortears. Pkt. 5c, pt. 20c, at. 25c.
Moore’s Concord—Maturesearly;ecarslarge, of superior quality. Pkt. 5c, pt. 15c, qt. Qbe.
otter’s Excelsior—Good size, very sweet, tender and sugary. Pkt. 5c,pt.15c, qt 25c.
Hickox — Handsome ears. Pkt. 5c, pt. 15ce, qt. 25c.
Perry’s Hybrid—Pkt. 50, pt. 15c, qt.25c. Amber Cream—Pkt. 5c¢, PE. 15c, qt. 25ce.
Old Colony—Pkt. 5c, pt. 15c, qt. 25c.
Egyptian—Pkt. 5c, pt. 15c, qt. 25c.
LateMammoth—The largest late variety; twelve-to-sixteen-rowed; cob white, large and well filled; very productive and fine flavored. Pkt. 5c, pt. 15c, qt. 25c.
Triumph—Resembles the Minnesota in shape; stalks large and ears well filled; flavor rich and sweet. A splendid market variety. Pkt. 5c, pt.15e, qt.25c.
* For medium early use and general crop this is one of the most desirable varieties in our entire list. It does not ripen so. ARLY MONARCH. early as Early Windsor oe June Racket but the ears are of large size and the cooking qualities unsurpassed. A good opper and profitable for family use and as a market sort. Pkt. 10c, pt. 25c, at. 45c, pk. $1.00, bu. $3.25.
. ( Few people realize what a magnificent variety this is for private use. The corn is sweet, tender and sugary. The ¢obs BLACK MEXICAN. noe OF eosd size. We cannot recommend it too highly for the home garden. Pkt. 5c, pt. 20c, qt. 30c. MAY’S ACME.
This is the very best second arly sweet corn we have found, early as early as Minnesota ‘ith ears much larger; will ome in right after June Mar- et; earlier than Moore’s Con- ord, and much better in qual- _ y,and ears larger, generally 2 rows, but sometimes 10 or 4 rows, and 8 to 10 inches bung, and remarkably product- re, Forhome use or market his will be found to bethevery est ofits season. Weselllarge uantities of this to cannersfor ed. Market Men: This is ust what you want for second arly corn; it cannot fail to lease you and yourcustomers, bsg will find
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Culture—Plant in the early summer in hills five feet apart, covering one-half an inch deep. As the plants grow pull out all but three in the bill
Early Frame—A grand variety for either pickling or use as cucum- bers sliced. Fruit straight, smaller at each end, bright green. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 4 1b, 15c, % lb. 25c, Ib. 40c.
Improved Long Green—Probably more largely grown than any other cucumber. It is of superior quality and grows to a length offrom fifteen to twenty inches, although when picked early they are very valuable for SiChnne purposes; vines vigorous and wonderfully productive. Pkt. 5e,0z.10c,%4 lb. 15c, % lb. 25c, lb. 40c.
Medium Green—This new variety, grown extensively throughout
Boston Pickling or Green’s Prolific—Used extensively for picklin; by families and those who plant largely for pickling purposes; very uniform in growth, seldom exceeding suitable size for pickling; ver. productive. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 15c, 4 lb. 25c, Ib. 40c.
Jersey Pickling—This valuable variety stands among the first as pickling sort, and is exceeding productive. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 15¢, ¥ lb. 25e, Ib. 45ce. ‘
Gherkins—Small, oval-shaped, prickly variety; grown exclusively for pickles; should be pickled when young and tender. Pkt. 5e, oz. 10¢,
the entire states, has done admirably. It is very prolific, exceedingly crisp, of dark color and valuable alike for pickling, market and table
urposes. It will give great satisfaction wherever used. Pkt. 5c, oz. {Oe. Y¥ 1b. 15e, 14 lb. 25c; Ib. 45c.
¥, Ib. 25e, lb. 90c. 5 i :
Tailby’s Hybrid—Good variety, In size it is larger than the Whit at often growing to the length of twelve inches; heavy cropper. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % Ib. 15c, % Ib. 25c, lb. 45c,
White Spine, Extra Long—Similar to Early White Spine variety, but much longer and some later. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 4 lb. 15c,%4Ib 25c, lb. 45c. :
White Spine, Improved—This, a favorite market variety, belongs to the short-growing section, producing fruit of medium size, from six to eight inches in length and two to thret inches in diameter. It is a handsome fruit, deep green, flesh crisp and fine flavor, and is. the nat led Kegs, planted in the South for market purposes. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 4 1b. 15
4 1b. 25c, lb. 50c.
Early Cluster—Fruit short, producing the bulk of the fruit near the root and in clusters Pkt_5c, oz. 10c, 4 Ib. 15c, % lb. 2bc, lb. 40c. 5
Short Green—Plants very vigorous and productive; fruit straight, smaller at each end ia tender flesh; excellent for pickles. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c,%4 1b, 150, ¥% Ib. 25e, lb, 0c.
arly Russian—Fruit small and generally produced in pairs. ‘Flesh tender, crisp an
of good flavor, Its hardness, extreme earliness and Pee render it a favorite fo early market, Pkt. 5c, oz. Hest Ib. 15c, 4 Ib. 25ce, lh. 40c. Wee
Chicago, or Westerfield Pic ting—This is one of the finest varieties that can be gro
Many of the large pickling factories have instructed their growers t b. 15c, lb. 25e, Ib. 40c. Hy
for pickling purposes. useno other sort. Pkt. 5c,0z. 10c,%
WHITE WONDER.
A Splendid White Variety— One of the handsomest cucumbers of recentintroduction. The vines are vigorous and rapid in growth, thus enabling it to produce a large crop even under the most adverse cir- cumstances The cucumbers are an eta | white in color, of good keeping quality, and average about eight inches in length by two and a half inches through. Itis a sure cropper, and the healthy habit of vines and hardiness enables it to be planted very early in the season. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10, % lb. 25c, Ib. '75e.
GIANT PERA.
Our illustration is an exact representation of this wonderful variety. The cucumbers are long, smooth and of a beautiful green color. Unlike most sorts they are fit to eat atanystage. ‘The flesh is white, clear, crisp, tender and brittle. For private gardens Giant Perais one of the most valuable varieties that can be grown, and its enormous size, often measuring over twenty inches in length, never fails to attract attention. Pkt. 10c, oz. 15c, %4 lb. 85c, Ib. $1.00.
COOL AND CRISP.
This variety is one of the earliest and most productive of all pickling cucumbers. At the pickling stage they are straight, long, even and slim, and until fully grown are of a dark greencolor. While it is one of the best pickling varieties, it is also excellent for slicing, the cucumbers, when fully grown, being of good size and exceedingly tender and crisp. It is one of the few varieties that bears incessantly the whole season.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % 1b. 20e, Ib, 65c.
— Evergreen.
Introduced several years ago and at once cognized as a valuable sort for either pickling slicing. It is remarkably hardy and with- ands drouth better than nearly any other priety, bearing profusely from early summer htil the vines are killed by frost. One of the rgest growers states it will outyield any of ¢ old standard sorts. fourto one. When fully e it is of a yellow color. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, lb. 25e, Ib. '75c.
ay’s Favorite Pickling.
The Best _of all Cucumbers for Pickling rposes. For vears we experimented with all evarieties of different cucumbers recommended t pickling purposes, testing them by the side our “‘ Favorite,” but found none that equaled either in yield or quality. In form it is solid d rather thick, flesh is crisp and exceed- gly tender, although veryfirm. Taking all gether itis about as near perfection for pick- hg purposes as acucumber can be. We heartily ommend it to all of our friends who desire a oice pickle, and know that thousands of our trons who purchase it each year will gladly dorse our recommendation. All we can add
CATALOGUE OF SEEDS, PLANTS, BULBS AND FRUITS.
this is five words, don’t fail totryit. Pkt. De, OZ. 15¢e, %4 1b. 35c, lb. $1.25.
Garden Gem.
The Finest Cucumber for Slicing. As Favorite is best for pickling, so Garden m is the best of all for slicing and the hand- mest cucumber for table use we have ever seen.
br general crop, to come in after our great cing variety, Early Prize, it is undoubtedl
¢ most desirable sort that can be Aisa ivate and market gardeners will do well to tain a supply of the seed this season, and we rnestly urge all our friends who have a kitchen Brden to give it a place in their garden patch. Kt. 150, oz. 25c, %4 1b. 6Oc, Ib. $1.50.
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EVERGREEN CUCUMBER.
Almerican Pickting.
For several years past we have made tests of different cucumbers for pickling pur-
oses and believe in American
ickling and May’s Favorite we have the very best varieties thatecanbeprocured. Thisis of }4 fineform, solid,ofexcellent qual- ity and combines all the good pointy necessary to produce a valuable pickling cucumber. Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, %4 1b. 50c, Ib. $1.46.
FORK 30 CTS. &
by We will send . One Packet Each
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Beet, Dirigo. Radish, Rosy Queen. Lettuce, Early Market.
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Japanese Climbing Cucumber
A Marvelous Climbing Variety Introduced from Japan.
It is indeed a novelty, and worthy the attention of every farmer and gardener. he vines are strong growing and immensely productive, it being estimated that it will yield three times — more than any other variety in a given space. The cucumbers are about ten inches in length, and of a beautiful green color; the flesh is firm and free from the bitter taste found in some varieties. It can be trained on poles, trellises, fences, or in fact any place where a vine can be grown, and will save much valuable space in the garden. One of our customers who tried it last season writes: ‘‘ Your Japanese Climbing Cucumber is the wonder of our city.” Another one says: ‘‘ The Japanese Climbing Cucumber is the best variety I’ve ever seen and is certainly unequaled for slicing.’ Our Seed is Carefully Selected. Pkt. 10c, 3 pkts. 25c, 7
Early Prize.
The Greatest Forcing Cucumber Ever Offered.
Extra Early, a prolific bearer, a vigorous grower and of splendid shape and quality. That’s exactly the description given by one who has grown it for the early markets, and it certainly needs no further testimony, as that includes about all the valuable points of an extra early forcing variety. Itis a most excellent sort for either pick- ling or table use, and its earliness at once recom- mends it to all who wish anearly cucumber Give it a trial, it is certain to please you. Pkt. 10c, oz. 15¢e, 4% 1b. 85c, Ib. $1.10.
« Pop Cort.
Golden Queen—Ears of large size and the kernels pop to over an inch in diameter. Pkt. 10c, pt.25c, at. 40c, postpaid.
Mapledale—‘his is, without doubt, the most prolific pop corn that has ever been in- troduced. The average ear measures over six inches, and the grains are almost a pure white in color. ‘It pops a clear white and of the finest quality. Tne originator of this variety has counted as many as nineteen ears to a stalk, and it certainly is at the head of the list of popcorns. Pkt. 10c, pt. 25c, qt. 40c, postpaid.
White Péarl—Smooth small grain, ears four or five inches long, seven-eights to one and one-eighth inches in diameter. Good for family use or market. Pkt. 5c, pt. 25c, at. 35c, postpaid. A
Rice—A very productive variety, ears short, kernels long and pointed. A splendid popping sort, and the most saleable among the retail dealers. Pkt.5e, pt.2O0c, qt.36c, postpaid.
New Striped—vVery distinct and showy, each ear having kernels of various shades and colors, red, purple and white. Quality the best and wonderfully tender. Pkt. 10c, pt. 25c, at.45c, postpaid.
F 30 We will send One Packet each or Cs of the above named Pop Corns.
Artichoke Seed.
Large Green Globe—Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, \¥% Ib. 75e, Ib. $2.75.
Asparagus Seed.
Conover's Colossal—A standard variety. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 4 1b. 20c, Ib. 55c.
Palmetto—An enormous yielder, earlier and larger than Conover's Colossal. Pkt. 10c, oz. 15c, 4 1b. 40c, lb. $1.25.
Barr’s Mammoth—It comes in earlier and grows more than twice as large as Conover’s Colossal. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c,
« lb. 40c, Ib. $1.25
ASPARAGUS ROOTS.
Conover Colossal—By mail, postpaid. 25 for 50c; by express at yeur expense, 25 for 30c, 100 for $1 oo.
Palmetto—By mail eoaineis. 25 for 50c; by express at your expense, 25 for 85c, 100 for $1.25. |
Barr’s Mammoth—By mail, postpaid, 25 for 50c; by express at your expense, 25 for 40c, 100 for $1.25.
BROCCOLI.
Large White Cape—The best large headed white variety. Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, % lb. '75c. Purple Cape—Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, %4 Ib. 750.
BORECOLE OR KALE.
) Dwarf German Green—Very hardy, makes fine greens. Pkt.5c, oz. 10c, 4 lb. 25c, Ib. 75c. we Tall Scotch— Foliage deeply fringed, color pur- My plish red. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, %4 lb. 25c, Ib. 75c.
BRUSSELS SPROUTS.
Improved Dwarf—The best variety grown. Broccoli. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15¢e, 4b. 40c, lb. $1.50. CORN SALAD.
Large Seeded—Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 4 lb. 20, lb. 75c.
Seal Seeded—Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % Ib. 20c, lb. 75c.
CELERIAGC. i of MEET small foliage and globular roots; fair size. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, %, Ib. 50c.
Large Erfurt—The root which is turnip shaped, is cosked or sliced and used with vinegar; more hardy than celery. Pkt. 5c, oz. 200, 4 Ph: S08 DANDELION.
American Improved—The standard sort. Pkt, 10c, oz. 50c, % Ib. $1.75
French
Ghick Leaved—The best for general use. Pkt. 5c, oz. 30c,
Y% Ib. $1. CRESS.
Gurled—vVery fine for salad; will bear cutting several times. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % Ib. 20c, lb. 6Oc.
Water Cress—This is an entirely different variety from the above, and thrives best in shallow water on the edges of streams, where it increases both by spreading of the roots and by seeding. It has a pleas-
> ant, eangent by satay iy PTE rss ‘ people. . 10e, oz. 40c, %, lb. $1.25. CHICORY.’
Large Rooted Magdeburg—Roots of ie from ghe On ag ibe: 265 Soro . 5c, OZ. . 20c . 70c. e Witloofixeclient - a salad eee Ss
as a vegetable. . 5c, OZ. ic. ie B0c, lb. $1.00 : mace:
COLLARDS. wen a—Pkt. 5c, oz. 15¢, % lb. 40c, True Southern—Pkt. 5c, oz. 15¢ Ib. 40c, Ib. $1.00. ‘ Sy
Begg Plant.
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Black Pekin—The fruit of this variety is jet black, fine grain 4 delicate flavor, very prolific and desirable for market gardeners. P 10c, oz.40c, % 1b. $1.50, Ib. $4.50. ;
Early: Long Purple—Much sma
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Surprise Collection. The Farm News One Whole Year
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The Farm News is a leading Agricultural monthly, filled : S with valuable information. Just the paper every gardener <4 and farmer should have,
Womankind Cook Book contains over 125 pages giving hundreds of the choicest recipes. ‘
Vegetable Culture is a valuable little book giving practical directions for growing vegetables of all kinds. what every one should have for reference. ” A
We will send you the following col- For $0 Cts lection of Choice Flower and Vege- * table Seeds and make you a pre- sent of the two books, postpaid, and one year’s subscription to Farm News.
Notge—If you are already a subscriber your subscription will be extended one year.
One Packet of Each of the Following Varieties:
Beet Lightning. Bean, Golden Wax.
Carrot, Guerande. Cucumber, Early Prize.
Corn, June Market. Lettuce, Hanson,
Onion, Imperial. Peas, First and Best.
Radish, Rosy Queen. Tomato, Extra Early Tree.
Turnip, White Model. Asters, German Mixed. Pansies, German Show. Petunias, Imperial Mixed. Mignonette, Sweet. Poppy, The Shirley. Sweet Peas, Giant Mixed. Remember, we send you the entire Collection of Seeds, Paper and oks for only 80 cents. <4 No change made in this offer for anyone. Wwe
MUSHROOM SPAWN.
Culture—Mushrooms may be grown in cellars, under benches greenhouses, or in sheds, wherever the temperature of 50 degress to degrees can be kept up through the winter. . :
ans lien par aoe - 25c, postpaid; by express or freig! 9 lbs. $1.00, 25 lbs. $2.25. MARTYNIA.
Sown in May inthe open ground, three feet apart in each directi where plants are to remain. The young pods are excellent tor pickle!
Proboscidea—Pkt. 10c, oz. 80c, % Ib. $1.00, 1b. $3.00.
EGG PLANT.
plain Just
than the New York Improved, very ea and productive, fruit long, dark, purple, good quality. Pkt. 5c, oz. 2( %4 Ib. 6Oc, lb. $2.00.
_New York Improved—The best in q tivation, large, round, dark purple 4 very productive, is the main sort used both market and family use, and in South. Pkt. 10c, oz. 40c,'% Ib. $1. Yb. $4.00.
ENDIVE.
Endive.
Broad Leaved Batavian—Almost exclusively used in soups; lea) broad. peeks plain or slightly wrinkled. Pkt. 5e, oz. 150, % Ib. 4f
Green Gurled—Very hardy, with curled, dark green leaves, ten 4 Ib. 40c, lb. $1.40
oz. 15c, H an Ses quality, a desira
5c French Curled Moss—Handsomely curl sort. Pkt. 5e, oz.20c, 4ib. 60c, lb. $2.
White Curled—Most desirable, resembles the green curled, excep color; should be used when young, tinted white. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c,
Ib. 40c, lb. $1.50. KOHL RABI.
Early White Vienna—Best early variety for table, bulbs whi handsome, small, highly esteemed by market gardeners. Pkt. 5c, 25e, %4 lb. 6Oc, lb. $2.00.
Barly Purple—Very similar to the last, except in color, which ; bright purple. A desirable sort. Pkt.5c, oz. 20c, % lb. 50e, lb. $1;
and crisp.
country than any other; plant strong, with broad leaves, growing om two sides. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10ce, 4 1b, 30c, Ib. $1.00. Large Carentan—A most excellent hardy variety, we recommen! as being of verysuperior quality. Pkt.5c, oz 2Oc, Ui\b.45e, lb. $1 farge be
LEEK. ; American Broad Flag—This variety is more largely used in
Musselburgh—Stem shorter than the preceding varieties, . leaves broad and very mild, spreading” likeafan. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, \% Ib. 6Oc, lb. $2.00.
London Flag—One of the oldest and best varietiesin cultivation. hardy and fine for winter use. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10¢c, %41b. 80c, Ib. $1 OO.
Large Rouen— The best forforcing, and grows tu an immense size.
Pkt. 5e, oz. 20c, % Ib. 50c, Ib. $1.75.
CHERVIL. ‘ r Curled Chervil—Pkt. 5c, oz. 15 % lb. 50c. ‘ :
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TT! Sow under glass in February or March for early use. Im the early LE UCE CULTURE. summer seed may be sown in the open ground in rows one foot apart. Thin out to twelve inches apart in the row.
MAY’S ALL CREAM LETTUCE.
.,. Few, ifany, of the varieties have had such an immense sale as our All Cream since its introduction about three or four yearsago. All Cream is a most desirable new cabbage lettuce, and one that will do equally as well for forcing as for summer use. It is certainly a grand variety and for beauty of foliage, tenderness and delicacy of flavor it is unsurpassed. The heads are of good size, and the rich, creamy color of the leaves never fails to attract attention. Itisa strong grower of superior quality and most beautiful appearance. The fact that it will keep crisp and tender for a long time is another valuable feature in this new lettuce. Pkt. 10c, 3 pkts. 20c, oz. 25c, % lb. 65c, 1b, $2.00,
Early Market—For forcing this is unsurpassed. It is the earliest curled lettuce that we know of, and just the thing for private use and gardeners who want a splendid forcing variety. It may od Sie very young and is exceedingly sweet and well flavored. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, % Ib. 6Oc,
ig Boston—One of the most valuable varieties, eitherfor open ground or forcing in cold frames. The heads are extra large, solid and of the best quality. Market gardeners and truckers in all parts of ibe county are loud in their praise of this lettuce. Selected Seed. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % Ib. 20c, . 40c, lb. '75c.
White Star—A distinct sort, of the Black Seeded Simpson type, but grows larger and more rapidly, and its leaves are broader, thicker, darker and less frilled at the edge. It forms a large, loose head, blanches well, and is of excellent quality: Theplants remain long in condition for use before running to seed. Repeated trials, both for oar and ers planting out doors, convince us that this is a most valuable sort. Pkt. 5c, oz, 10c, % lb. 25c, 4 Ib. 40c, lb. 80c.
Black Seeded Simpson—The leaves of this variety are very large and form a compact mass rather thana distinct head. They are thin, very tender, ofsuperior quality and of a very light green color; exceedingly popular among market gardeners. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 4% lb. 20c, % lb. 35c, lb. 6Oc. :
New York—Heads almost as solid as an Early Summer cabbage, which in general form it somewhatresembles. Itblanchesitselfnaturally, s crisp, tender and of excellent flavor and entire- y free from bitterness. The color on the outside is a clear, deep apple green; on the inside yellow- ish white. Pkt. ¢c, oz. 10c, %4 1b. 80c, % lb.
5e, lb. 80c,
Grand Rapids—This we consider a most valuable addition, particularly desirableforforc- ing. The plant is uprightandformsa loose head F of light Gera green leaves. Pkt. 5c, oz. } 10c, % Ib. 25c, % Ib. 45c, lb. 80c,
“Prize Head — Forms. a mammoth ant, in which even the outer leaves are sp and tender, and remain so through- ut the season. It is slow to run up to @cd; of superb flavorand very hardy; one 7% the nee yee ey eae nin doe th oat 1 0%, L0c, % 1b. 25c, Yelb, 40e, Ib. 75c. In saving some of our choicest varieties one Early Curled Simpson—The well- ©) season the seeds became mixed and we offered own i tet te A early; fine for themin this way. The mixture gave such per- ring. i me @, oz. 10c, 4% 1b. 20c, 14 fect satisfaction that we have mixed the same a c, Ib, 65ex named varieties this yearand offer them as above.
L Hubbard —a ae wits cabbage _ This includes thirteen of our fincst asters and rie ¥, cqually valuable for forcing or is sure to please you.
ht of doors. Pkt. 50, oz, 10c, % Ib, Bo 14 1b. 400, 1b. 700. Pkt. 15¢, 2 pkts. 25c,
Denver Market—it is an early vari- By of head lettuce, either for forcing or pen ground... It forms large solid heads of a good light green color, and is very slow to run to ed. The leaves are beautifully curled and crimped, and are very tender, crisp and of excellent hyvor. C.C. Morse & Co., seed growers, California, say: ‘‘It is the best novelty ever sent to ®, and tried in our trial Foounce together with 96 other varieties of lettuce we found it to be e best.”” Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 25c, 14 1b. 40c, Ib. '75c.
Early Challenge—A splendid head variety for home garden or marketing. Asa head uce this is one of the finest we have ever seen. The leaves are of a large size and form im- nse heads of a beautiful a aad green shade. It matures quickly and is adapted for shipping #rposes, as it retains its b sane fresh appearance longer than almost any other variety, and cs not become tasteles: or bitter with age as is commonly the case with many kinds of lettuce. is is a variety that is certain to please any one who desires a head lettuce of the finest quality. Kt. 15c, oz. 25c, 4 lb. 75c.
@Tombannock—Upright habit; leaves reddish bronze, ornamental, crisp, tender and of finest ality. Grows quickly. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % Ib. 25c, % Ib. 40c, lb. 70c.
Large Yellow Butter—This withstands summer Heat well, and remains in head long before mning to seed. Itis a very distinct sort, making a large dense yellow head, very crisp and nder, and excellent in flavor. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 4 Ib. 25c, lb, '75c.
Hanson—One of the finest; heads very large, solid, tender, crisp and of excellent flavor; ands thesun and drought better than most varieties. Outer leaves alnost yellow, inner icaves hite and usually curled. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 20c, 1% Ib. 8c, Ib. Oc.
Buttercup—This new cabbage lettuce, in addition to tenderness and delicacy of flavor, is markable for beauty of foliage. It forms very solid heads, is early and durable, and its Sera Ne fe et Page og mark it ag distinct from all other varieties, Pkt. 5c, oz.
C . 20c . 40c, lb. '75c.
Tennis Ball, lack Seeded—One of the earliest; forms a close, hard head, not large but
tenderandcrisp. Pkt. 50, 0z. 10c, % Ib. 20c, 1% Ib. 35c, lb. 60c.
White Seeded Tennis Ball—A favorite forcing variety; well formed heads; hardy id ig of excellent qaality. One of the earliest of the heading varieties. Pkt. 5c, oz,
De, % lb. 25c, % lb. 400, lb. 75 paris White
Peerless Mixed Asters. 13 Kinds of Asters for only 15 cents.
c. Cos—One of the best of the Cos varieties. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, % Ib. 30c,
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ii DEACON, DRUMHEAD, OAK LEAF, : _ WHITE CABBAGE, BOSTON CURLED, PERPETUAL, PHILA. BUTTER, . GREEN FRINGED, SALAMANDER, ALL-THE-YEAR-AROUND. —
Price, Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 4% lb. 20c, lb. '75c; postpaid.
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Re | MISCELLANEOUS LIOT.
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‘ee * ; i Ruby King—An exceedingly handsome variety of enormous siz
ie. ee nn Paty rb 10%, red een ee ailong often measuring six inchesin length, and nine inches in circumfereng Dwarf Green—A very desirable sort, asit is. very roductive and Unlike other kinds, the flavor is very mild, and it can be sliced an free from hard ridges. PEt. 5c, oz. 10c, y, Ib. 250, Ib. '75c. eaten with salt and vinegar like tomatoes and cucumbers. Pkt. 10 Velvet Pod—it is distinct in appearance, and the pods are perfectly | °%- 20¢, % lb. 65c, lb. 2.00, itnethek. it'anvets round, smooth, and of an attractive white velvet appearance, and of Bat pdpoup perp py ao aay ati eolotis aon eaten Selo s PE superior flavor and tenderness. Pkt. 5c, oz- 10c, 4 lb. 20c, Ib. 60c. 50, oz. 200, 141b. 60, lb. $2.00.
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Procopp’s Giant—This is indeed the mammoth among the peppe MUSTARD. pete a case npn age and ane snenee in on om eM
rs i three inches thick at the top. ey are of bright scarlet color; fle
Black or Brown—More pungent thar the white. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, thick, crisp and sharp. Pkt. Yoe, 02. 300, 4 Ib. 75c, Ib. $2.75. aa Red Cluster—As the name indicates, it grows in bunches at the
ofeach branch. The thin peppers are of a brilliant coral red color ani
. 40c. 40 vente or Yellow-— Desirable for salads and flavoring. Pkt. 5c, oz. ic, lb. 40c. ra P 5 ayes . hotin flavor. Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, % Ib. 75c, lb. $2.75. outhern Curled—This variety is very highly esteemed inthe South. | ***% t 3 02 9 9: . Plants grow to a height of about two feet and form immense bunches, | ; Cardinal—A new and distinct variety, growing from six to sev¢ Pkt. 5c, oz. 100, %4 Ib. 25, lb. $1.00. . inches in length, broad at the top and tapering to a point; color a bri events ae tosh natal liant red; flesh thick and sweet. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, %4 lb. 65c, lb. $2.24
Small Chili—Bright red. the best variety for pepper sauce. Pk
NASTURTIUISI. 5c, on. 20, ¥4 1b- 60c, lb. $2.00. _ Be ee ett most profitable pickling variety. Pkt. 5c, 0z-10c, 4 lb. Mh harp ee bp sn ee es Fee ee ce, 1b. y \ ; , ’ Dwarf—Beautiful colors, mixed. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15¢e, % Ib. 80c, . 850, 1b. $2.2. lb. $1.00. 8 tavor!
SALSIFY.
Long White—Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 4 lb. 25c, lb. $1.00. Mammoth Sandwich Island—A large and superior variety. Pkt. 5e, oz. 10c, 4 Ib. 25ce, lb. $1.00.
SPINACH.
May’s Perfection Curled—A splendid variety with large, thick, finely curled leaves, which are produced in great numbers. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 4 Ib. 15e, lb. 40c. . PARSLEY i Curled Bloomsdale—Produces nearly twice the weight of crop as Y| ati the older varieties, and has a further merit in the fact thatit is the hardi- Fern Leaved—A most valuable plant, both for table decoratio est of all varieties of Spinach. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 4 1b. 15ce, 1b. 85. and mixed with dwarf ornamental foliage plants in the flower garde
Round Leaf—This is the variety so generally cultivated for winter | PEt. 5c, oz. 10c,%4 lb. 20c, Ib. 75c. : use, being very hardy, standing our severe winters with little injury. Champion Moss Curled—A very select stock; leaves are beautifull Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c,% ib. 15c, lb. 35c. curled and crimped. Pkt. 5c,0z. 10c,41b. 20c, lb. 75e.
Long Standing—Except in the characteristic of standing a long Hamburg—A fleshy rooted sort; roots are used for flavoring soup time before running to seed, this variety in all other_respects closely ap- Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % Ib. 20¢, lb. '75c. proaches the well kno wn Round Leaf. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c,%41b.15c,1b.35e. Plain Parsléy—Hardier, and the leaves are longer and of a darkd
Prickly Seeded—Hardy for fall sowing. Pkt, 5c, oz. 1Gc, \% lb, | sreen than the Curled, better flavored for seasoning, valuable for feedin 15c, lb. 85c. sheep. Pkt. 5¢,0z. 10c, %4 lb. 20c, lb. 50c. ; 3
Viroflay—Grows to an immense size, with large, thick, fleshy leaves. Extra Curled—Dwarfand tender, leaves beautifully crimped an Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 4 Ib. 15c, lb. 40c, curled, very fine for garnishing. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, %4 Ib. 20c, lb. 60
. SPECIAL PRICGE.—In 10 pound lots, or over, we will supply Spinach : ‘ Seed (any variety we list) at 20 cts. per pound, by express or freight. PARSNIPS.
Purchaser to pay the transportation charges. - | Magnum Bonum—A wonderful fine variety recently introduc . from England. The flavor is delicious and the flesh tender ani
RHUBARB. sugary. Don't fall v0 tr AG this. season if you love good parsnip:
; - 10¢, oz. 20c . 50e, lb. $1.50. "75 Sie on ae tender and very fine. Pkt, 10c, oz. 25c, % Ib. ae Sedat altese “Long, smooth and white, fine flavor. Pkt. 5c, o c . . . 1 ie C. e 4 Victoria—Large, tender, thick stalks, of a red color, and excellent eee White Sugar—A splendid sort, excellent flavor, tender ‘ani quality. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, 4 lb. '75e, lb. $2.25. sweet. One of thebest varieties. Pkt. 50, oz. 1Oc, %4 1b. 15c¢, Ib, 45¢ RHUBARB Ri TS 16 ig Peg eae half-long variety of fine flavor. Pkt. be, 0z.10c,%41 O00 ¢e, lb. 45c. R 3 Hollow Crown—Roots oblong, ending somewhat abruptly, with
We can supply first class roots at $1.50 per dozen, They are large | smalltap root; grows mostly below the surface; has a very smooth and will have to be sent by express. Purchaser to pay tranSportation | clean skin, and is easily distinguished by the leaves arising from a cevi charges. No order accepted for less than one dozen. on the top of crown of the root. Pkt. 5c, 02. 10c, 4 1b. 15c, Ib. 15
GOOD BOOKS FREE.—See Page 2.
HERBS OF ALL KINDS. Se a POR ("70 00D Dra PS, Tipe,
Balm—Used forteaorbalmwine. Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c. Basil Sweet—Used forsoups,ete. Pkt. 5c,0z.20c. Bene—Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c.
Borage—Excellent for bees, etc. Pkt. 5c, oz, 20c.
Caraway—Chiefly cultivated for seed, whichis used in confectionery and medicine Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c,
Coriander— Pkt. 5c. oz. 10c.
Dill—The leaves are used in soups, sauces and pickles. Pkt. 5c,oz 10c. Fennel—Valuableforsauces,etc. Pkt.5c,o0z. 10c. Horehound—Used medicinally. Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c. Hyssop—Used formakingtea,etc. Pkt, 5c,0z.30c. Lavender—Pkt. 5c, oz. 40c.
Rosemary—Pkt. 5c, oz. 40c. : Rue—For medicinal purposes. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c- ep, Bie leaves and tender tops are used in stuff- an
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sauces. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c.
ffron—Pkt. 5e,0z. 20c. Savory—Used for seasoning. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c. Sweet Marjoram—Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c. Tansy—Pkt. 5c, oz. 30c. Thyme—For seasoning. Pkt. 5c, oz. 30c. Wormwood—Used for medicinal paiposess It is also beneficial to poultry, and should be planted in poultry grounds. Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c. We will send, prepaid, to any address in the
United States the followin ape collec: tion of Rare Fruits: 1 Rocky Mountain Dwarf Cherry, 6 Colos-
Pepper, Golden Dawn.
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The Famous Ice King Water Melon.
THE BEST FLAVORED VARIETY EVER INTRODUCED.
The melon forallsections. The best shipper and most productive variety ever offered. Grows to a pod size, skin not thick, but exceedingly tough, and will stand almost any amount of rough usage, and therefore mm luable for the large growers. The meatis a rich scarlet, tender, sweet and juicy. J.D. Cory, the great melon
ower of the West, says: ‘‘Too much cannot be claimed forit. It is the finest melen out of over 20 varieties at I grew last year.” Another large grower says: _ ‘It beats any melonI haveever grown. Besides being the finest quality it is enormously productive, outyielding Kolb Gem three to one.” Note—We are adquarters for the true strain of Ice ing, being the introducers. It is a melon that will please you. Give a trial and get the seed direct from us. Pkt. 10c, 3 pkts. 25c, oz. 15c, % Ib. 40c, lb. $1.25.
EET H EART A splendid new sort that will keep in first-class condi- ° tion longer than any other variety. Vine vigorous and oductive, ripening its fruit early. Fruit large, oval, very heavy, uniformly mottled light Gd very light green. Rindthin but firm. Flesh bright red, firm, solid but very tender, Biting and sweet. Itis a good melon for shipping to distant markets as its size and qual- invariably brings a good price. We offer a carefully selected strain of this popular riety. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 20c, % Ib. 80c, Ib. 50c. A FEG U ARD The earliest large hig ef ever introduced. With- d -“~* out doubt the best melon for early marketing. r yield and earliness combined, no variety we have ever grown can equal Safe- gard. Itisnotso productive as our Ice King but on account of its earli- Bs is a much better variety for gardeners who grow forthe early markets. addition toits earliness and yield the tough skin enables it to withstand @most any amount of rough handling. Our illustration is a correct presentation ofthis splendid melon and shows the depth of the gin which is not thick but exceedingly tough. The fleshis a rich @, crisp, tender and very sweet. For home use itis a most desir- le variety, as it will furnish melons earlier in the season than any ersort. You will make a mistake if you do not give it a place your garden this year. Pkt. 15c, 2 pkts. 25c, oz. 35c, % Ib.
¢, lb. $2.50. E ARLY. Ripens earlier than our Safeguard but is
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nsively grown in the East, and a A ay Ror to any other sort. The flesh is bright red, thick, c, lb. c.
g variety; ripens about ten days earlier than the Kolb Gem; rind is of a dark color, striped with light green; flesh son and of the finest quality. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 14 lb. 15c, 14 Ib. 25¢e, lb. 40c. Gray Monarch (Jordan’s)—This is one of the largest ,melons that has ever been introduced, one melon weighing seventy or eighty pounds. ¢ skin is of a mottled gray color, while the flesh is a dark crimson, and a most delicious flavor. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 4 Ib. 20c, Ib. 6Oc. ungarian Honey—A round, small melon of the sweetest flavor imaginable. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c.
Ruby Gold (True)—The melon of many colors, yellow, pink and red being found on'a single vine. Just the melon for private gardens, as it kes a grand showing when sliced for the table. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 4 Ib. 20c, Ib. 6Oc.
wae bi 3 a 15 Ibs.; color, creamy white when ripe; flesh, bright pink and wonderfully tender, sweet and crisp. A melon all puld try, - 5c, oz. 15c. May’s Star Mixture —This packet is put up for the home garden, and includes seed of each of the following splendid varieties: Ice King, nt Southern and Florida Favorite. Pkt. 150, 2 pkts, 25c. ‘
Jones’ Jumbo—Very large, fiesh red, sweet, and of good quality. A favoritein ihe South. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % Ib. 20c, Ib. 50c.
Cuban Queen—Beautifully marked, light’ and dark green; solid, crisp, bright red flesh; a good shipper; grows to an immense size. Pkt. 5e, 10e, % Ib. 20c, Ib. 6Oc.
Mountain Sweet—Pkt. 5c, oz. 10¢ Ib. 20% Ib. 50c. Some Other Melons, Y
The Boss—Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 44, lb. 20e, lb. 50c. Ice Cream or Peerless—Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, rf lb. 20c, lb. 50c. Turkish Dwarf—Of Turkish origin. Pkt. ‘0c, 3 pEts. 25c, oz. 35c.
We can supply any of the following at 5c. per pkt, 10c. per oz, 15e. per 4 Ib, 25c. per ¥ Ib, 45ce. per Ib.
¥ 4 VW Ay Kolb’s Gem—The favorite shipper in the M4 YY
South.
Mam. Ironclad—Large size and of good flavor.
Phinney’s Early—Extra early and very productive.
Pride of Georgia—Oval in shape, flesh crisp and sweet. -
Vick’s Early—Extremely early. A real good melon.
Ga. Rattlesnake—A splendid Southern melon.
Mountain Sprout— One of the best keepers. :
Seminole— Gray and green mottled. Flesh sweet.
Green and Gold—Filesh rich orange color. Very sweet.
Cole’s Preserving—New and choice.
SCALY BARK, COLO. PRESERVING, LIGHT ICING, DARK ICING, BLACK SPANISH, CHRISTMAS.
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N become warm and dry, plant in hills four to five feet apart each way, six to twelve seeds thefhill, When up and all danger of insects is past, pull out all but three plants.
This still heads our list for we have as yet to find a Meld
GOLDEN TRIUMPH. that surpasses it in flavor, and that is what is rea most desired in melons for home use. Good size, flesh sweet and tender, very p lific. Should be grown extensively for the restaurants,as it always brings the highest priq
on account ofits beautiful color when sliced. The flesh is thick, sweet and juicy; color a d¢ pinkish orange, and very handsome. Every one who has a small garden, and wants a fi musk melon will do well to try our Golden Triumph. Pkt. 15c, oz. 25c, % Ib. 65e, lb. $
A4 Claimed by large growers in the South to be the be Dal TEXAS CANNON BALL. melon for sul olae that has ever been introduce
7 =— aoree Saenger ke * be ale perfectly rouud, pects pada eight meer d in diameter a % y T i is heavily netted. The fiesh is a light green, tender ana won erfully sweet. it ripens qui MAY'S GOLDEN TRIUMPH early and continues in bearing for some time. The rind is tough, enabling it to stand a gr¢
‘wD SAAB B# ABABA amount of rough handling without injury. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 20c, Ib. 65c.
Fruit of the largest size, often attaining a weight of twenty pounds; shape nearly round, flattened at {
i palkeg ie Li er ends, deeply ribbed, flesh remarkably thick, green, melting and of the ‘finest flavor. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % c, 2 lb. c, ib. c. ‘
This must not be confounded with Golden Triumph for they are entirely distinct. The Triumph Uybrid is a cro
TRIUMPH HYBRID. between Columbus and Osage, combining all the good qualities of these two excellent melons, and is a v4
superior melon.. The beautiful orange flesh is thick and luscious; ripens clear to the rind. The melons are medium to large size, and beautifu
netted. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % Ib. 20ce, lb. 65c. BANANA A novelty in Musk Melons. This marvelous melon was introduced several years ago and created a great sensation among 4 * gardenersin all parts of the United States. They often attain a length of twenty-five or thirty inches, and Mrs. J. Davis, Lo
feet long. The flesh is thick, of a rich salmon color and deliciously flavored when ripe.
Leaf, N. C., raised a melon measuring nearly four Every one who can spare a few feet in]
vines are wonderfully prolific, ofteu bearing as many as ten or twelve large melons ona single vine. garden for melons should grow it for family use. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c. . ? The largest of all the Mu
MINNESOTA PERFECTION. “weions. Often weighs25 1
This is the grandest Musk Melon ever introduced, grows to enormous size, frequently weighing over 25 Ibs. The flesh, which is ceedingly sweet, is of a light green shade. The rind is tough and stag shipping better than any variety we have ever grown. We cannot 1 highly recommend Perfection, either for private or market In productiveness it excels all other sorts, and many growers who hd tried Perfection will raise no other kind. Pkt. 10c, oz. 15e, % lb. 4(
Ib. $1.00.
A carefully selected and improved strain THE QUEEN. the Princess, far surpassing that favorite in quality and flavor. In shape it is almost rou with a heavily netted skin. The flesh is thick, tender and arich orange shade. It ripens quite early, the vines are vig| ous and wonderfully productive. Pkt. 10c, oz. 15¢e, 4 40c, lb. $1.25. Af oe heer
’ ‘avorite every where. MAY’S NETTED GET1. ripen extra early and g to an average weight of one and a quarter pounds. The fi is thick, sweet, juicy, fine grained and of a light green co: Skin a deep green and heavily ribbed and netted. As a the melons are almost solid and will keep for nearly a_v after picking. The seed we offer is carefully_selected a will give perfect satisfaction. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, %1b. 1 ic
z lb. 50c.
LD One of the largest growers in the Uni
wt REI EGE fe BANQUET. States says this variety will produce m first-class melons to a given area than any other mq
everintroduced. The flesh is a rich, deep salmon yellow, thick and very sweet. Ekt. 5c,
10c, 1% Ib. 20c, % 1b. 30c, Ib. 6Oc. 3 N ; oo much cannot be said of the quality of this melon. It is deeply
3 EMERALD GET, bed, smooth skin, and of a deep emerald green color: fiesh salmon, Vv thick and juicy, Its vines are strong growing and very productive. Pkt.5c, oz. 10c, %
20c. Ib. 50c. A variety possessing all the good qualities of EXTRA EARLY HACKENSACK. large ackeusask: and fully rats weeks ear]
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, “i 15ce, ¥% lb. potest: 45c. f¢ A splendid sort, grows to a fair size, sy==—=———— ACTIE. eral or oniobe ka shape; fine flavor and one of the best for shipping purposes. Pkt. SS. Sa nie 3 5e, oz. 10c, 4 1b. 15¢c, ¥ lb. 25c, lb. 45c. With all growers for the market this is a most popular OSAGE, OR MILLER’S CREAI1. melon, Itis nearly round, flesh solid, fine grained and of the most delicious flavor, Color of flesh when thoroughly ripe is a rich shade of salmon.
Selected seed. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 15c, lb. 40c. fs * = Another valuable favorite; very much admired in many sections. Outside j
WHITE JAPAN. skin very light colored and smooth. Inside flesh very thick; fine light = color; rich, delicious musky flavor; very early. Selis well and will please you for all purposes. Be 255 sure and tryit. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c,4 1b. 15¢, % Ib.25c, lb.40c. TIP TOP Certainly a fine melon, and yet, while in our ownopinion it does not equal our Golden = + ‘Triumph, stillit is preferred to it by many who have grown both varieties. The flesh is a rich yellow, thick, very sweet and juicy. It is a thoroughly good melon and one that will picsee you. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10e, 4 1b. 20c, % Ih. = Oc, lb. 50c, postpaid. = : r LARGE HACKENSACK, ‘oiiymarket 3 gardeners in the vicinity oflarge cities, being of a very large size; very prolific, rich in flavor; thick, juicy flesh,and always commands a ready = sale, growing..nore popular each season. Pkt. 5e, 02. 10c, 4 1b. 15, lb. 40c.
LONG YELLOW CANTALOUPE. _ :
We Can Also Supply Seed © )
Of the following varieties at
5e per pkt., 10c per oz., 15c per % lb. 26c ar VY lb., 45c per iv., postpaid. ; BAY VIEW, GREEN NUTMEG,
ROUND YELLOW CANTALOUPE,
COLUMBUS, DELMONICO, PRINCESS, == ze - A 2 * An oblong variety. Flesh reddish orange and = SSS “R CAL. GOLDEN CITRON. very eoeetne early andl productive. Pkt. 5c, oz. :
Montreal Nutmeg.
10¢, % Ib. 150, % Ib. 25ce, lb. 40c.
Oblong, good for home use; not desirable for shipping. SABA, O%on pring
- 5e, oz. 10e, 4 Ib. 20e, Ib. 6Oc. CKANINNY MUSK TIELON.
er kinds it makes u i sh, lear salmon color a: For private gardens to those of our friends ithout caring ut it being extra lar; aninny. Pkt. ¢, 2 pkts. 25c, oz. 35c. Ag sian ikea ‘ ’ TT n form roundish oval, flesh a rich dee ILLTIAN S NE ED. green, very sweet and fine grained. tensively grown for private use as it ripens extra early, and is usually aturity several days before melons are in the markets, Pkt, 5c, 10c, % Ib. 20c, lb. 65e.
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N INT SS IMay’s Star ON ot Earliest Vegetables. Just the Assortment for Private Gardens.
We have selected from our Catalogue the following splendid collection of extra early varieties. No one who has a small garden should fail to give them a trial this season.
Bean, R. P. Golden Wax—An extra early wax sort.
Beet, Lightning—Round turnip shaped. Rich deep red. Pkt. 102. t
Carrot, Early Scarlet Horn—Early, medium size. Pkt.5o. 16 Cabbage, Early Surprise—Largeearly round sort, Pkt. c.
Cucumber, Early Prize—Good for slicing or pickling.
Pkt. 10c.
10 Corn, Early Windsor—The ‘earliest Sweet Corn. Pkt. c.
Lettuce, Early Market—Splendid for open ground or forcing. Pkt. 15c.
Onion, Early Red Wonder—aAn extra early red variety. Pkt. 15c.
Peas, N. W. Premier—The earliest variety we have ever grown. Prt. 10ce. ‘
Radish, Queen of the Market—Extra early turnip shaped. Pkt. 10c.
Turnip, Ex. Early Champion—Very early flat table sort. Pkt. 10c. ;
NOTE.—The regular retail price of this collection is $1.20, but in order to induce our friends to give our early vegetables a trial we wili send the entire assort- ment postpaid for only 75c, and send you a book entitled ‘Vegetable Culture’”’ free of charge.
Remember 75¢, pays for the whole collection and we Send you a book on the culture of vegetables free, postpaid.
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A WONDERFUL NEW EXTRA LARGE SIZE. | MARVELOUS YIELDS. |
THE FINEST FLAVOR,
A marvelous German variety, which we obtained two years ago from one of the leading seed growers of Hurope. Since obtaining our stock we have sent out samples to all parts of the country, and the praise it receives from the various sections lead us to believe it is the best Yellow Onion for general use ever offere
Mr. J. P. West of Merriam Park, says: “Tt is one of the handsomest onions I have ever seen and certain to become a great favorite with the market gardeners on account of its size, solidity and splendid quality.”
who make a specialty of growing for the markets will make a mistake if th thorough test. Vkt. 10c, 3 pkts. 25e, oz. 35c, 41b. $1.00, lb. $3.50, 3 lbs. $
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QUICKEST GROWING RED ONIO
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HE EARLIEST AND BEST RED ONION FOR AMERICA.
The Handsomest, Finest Flavored, Earliest and Most Profitable Red Variety that Can Be Grown.
arieties of red onions for éarly use and now offer a carefully selected and im- pved strain that by actual tests has proven to be from ten days to two weeks ahead of Red Wethersfield. This alone will at once recom- nd it to the large growers, but in addition to this valuable poiot there are many others, such as fine shape, good flavor and wonderful eping qualities, these will immediately stamp it as the coming red onion for all sections of the country. We believe it will soon take
place of Wethersfield, Red Globe and all other kinds of its color as soon as once tested by those growing the old varieties.
EVERY GARDENER SHOULD HAVE IT.
No one, whether private or market gardener, can afford to be without it on account of its earliness. In this latitude it will ripen about the ddle of July, and test yields show it an enormous yielder. We know it will outyield every other sort, and in good seasons produce from 800 to OO bushels peracre. Take our word for it friends you will find Red Wonder the most profitable variety you haveever grown. Pkt. 15e,
25¢e, 4 lb. 75c, lb. $2.50, 3 lbs. $7.00, postpaid. 5 THE MAMMOTH SILVER KING.
This variety has been extensively cultivated in all sections for the past five years, and has given perfectsatisfaction, The skin is a silvery white, and the flesh pure white, and of a particularly mild and pleasant flavor. It cannot be toa highly recommended for family or market use. Single bulbs of this varlety have been’ grown to weigh four pounds. The bulbs are flattened in form but quite thick and frequently measure over twenty inches in circumference. Pkt. 1 Cc, OZ. 20ce, 2 ozs. 40c, Ib. 6Oce, Ib. $2.15.
MAY’S PERFECT PICKLING ONION.
Without doubt the best of all the varieties for pickling purposes. It grows rapidly but remains small and is of the mildest possible flavor, making the most desirable of all onions for this purpose, The onion is white, slightly flattened and exceedingly handsome, making it valuable for bunching, to be sold at the market. It is free from the tough, coarse flesh so often found in small onions, and is of such a delicate flavor that it can be eaten raw with salt like radishes, Pkt. 10e, oz. 20c, %41b. 50c, lb. $1.50.
MAY’S SULTAN.
Of a bright yellow in color, a trifle darker than the Prize- taker, which it somewhat resembles. The flavor and keeping qualities are excellent, and these points combined with its wonderful yields have placed it in the front rank asastandard yellow globe sort for general cultivation. This variety was : first introduced by us in 1892, and the enormous increase in S cach season proves conclusively that it is worthy the attention of our customers.
- 10¢, oz. 40¢, 4 1b. $1.00, 1b. $3.00. AMERICAN EXTRA EARLY PEARL.
The earliest of all the white varieties. Grows to_an immense size, and is of a beauti- waxy white color; flesh mild and of delicious flavor. It grows with remarkable rapid- ) reaching the first season, from seed, the enormous weight of four pounds each, H frequently measures seven or eight inches in diameter. Ifyou are in want of an early Onion grow Extra repay 7 Pearl. Its immense yield and fine quality will please h. Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, 4 Ib. Oc, Ib. $1.75.
. (ITALIAN GIANT ONION.
or 25 Cents A GREAT FAVORITE FOR HOME GARDENS. We willeend one packet |, The Mildest Flavored Variety Ever Introduced. Ach;
Direct from the growers in the old country we secured this remarkable onion and a trial last year proved it to be just the one for those who desire a mild, delicate flavored onion which will produce large globular shaped bulbs the first : W. Premier Pea, season from seed. The color is a handsome dark brownish . Challenge Lettuce red. For preee Sardens we particularly recommend
Italian Giant as we know it is sure to please everyone. ——! Pkt. 15c, 2 pkts. 25e, oz. 50c.
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CAREFULLY SELECTED ONION SEEDS.
For the best results this vegetable should have a rich, deep loamy soil, but can be raised on almost any land with the exception of stiff clay ¢ gravel. Early in the spring level the ground and tread firmly; then sow the geed in drills about one : pepe! of an inch deep and one foot — an
covering lightly with fine soil.
sary to produce a good crop.
‘After this has been done press the soil down firmly, either with a light re are large enough thin out gradually until they are about three inches apart. ri Care, however, should be taken not to stir the earth too deeply. Our seed is of the best quality, and we know fro
er or the back of a spade. Whenthep Frequent hoeing and keeping of the ground free from weeds is nece!
years of experience as onion seed growers that better seed cannot be had at any price. Five or six pounds to the acre is the quantity require to grow large onions, while for pickles or sets the amount needed is fifty or sixty pounds. —
A FACT.
THE AMERICAN PRIZETAKER.
‘The wonderful new onion that has become so pore: in the last few ears. It grows toan immense size. Crops of over 1,100 bushels ve been raised on a single acre. Prizeta2ker is a globe shaped variety, skin of a bright straw color, flesh white, sweet, tender and very mild. T. Grenier, the well known authority on onions, says: It excels every onion now existing in beauty, size and roductiveness. reasonably well, you should grow 1, bushels per acre, and every bushel will sell for more money than a bushel of the older varieties. You can grow a good crop of Prizetakers even in a dry season when other sorts are a failure. A correspondent in Farm and Fireside, says: It is ahead of any domestic onion I have ever seen, and finer than anything I ever expected te grow. It is very seldom that we come across a novelty that marks such a long step in advance in the cultureof vegetables. Thousands of others testify just as strongly as the above and we cannot too highly recommend our strain of Prize-
If you do»
It will pay you to sw NORTHERN GROWN SEED. It is acknowledged superior to seed grown in any other section. It will produce more first class onions to the acre than other seed. The onions are more uniform in size and of a The onions will keep longer without sprouting or becoming soft. It’s worth three times as much as Eastern, Southern or Western Seef
better quality.
YELLOW GLOBE DANVERS.
(SELECTED SEED.) 75c. Per Pound Postpaid.
This, Red Wethersfield and Red Wonder are the three onions for ma ket gardeners, immensely productive and good keepers. Large siz globe shaped, small neck, fine flavor, mild and early; in fact, about a thatis required to make a first-class onion for either home or market us Our seed is carefully saved from selected bulbs and is of the hig est germinating quality. Crops of 700 and 800 bushels per acy are frequently raised from the seed. Pkt. 5c,oz. 10c, 41b. 25c, lb. 40c, lb. 75c, 51bs.$3.50, postpaid. Byexpress or freight atp chasers erpent) in any quantity desired at '70 cents per pound,
Extra Early Red—This variety matures very early. It yield abundantly and isof mild flavor._Of medium size, deepred in color; ve close grained, solid and heav, Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 4% 1b. 30c, Ib. $1.00.
ellow Flat Danvers—This variety differs from the globe strain shape only, being more flat. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, (lb. 80c, lb. $1.00.
taker to our patrons. Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, %Ib. 50c, lb. $1.60.
MAY’S SELECTED RED WETHERSFIELD.
We confidently recommend our strain of this favorite onion as the ve best ever offered the gardeners of America, and believe v are fully justified in making this claim. It grows with unusual regularity and yields of over 1,000 bushels per acre have bed reported to us from various sections. ; i :
: Mr. B. L. Grant, Hudson, Wis., one of the largest, if not the very largest onion grower in the Northwest, writes as follows: “I rais over 1,000 bushels of Red Wethersfield onions per acre, This is a 40 per cent heavier yield than I ever had from any other seed.’’
Onions weighing from one to two pounds each are frequently grown from our ‘selected strain in one season from seed. Wh not so early as Red Wonder, it is of a larger size and therefore more extensively grown by gardeners who ship to distant ma kets. The Hesh is a pure white, fine grained and of good flavor; skin, purplish red.
WORTH TWICE AS MUCH as the
ia@ OUR SELECTED STRAIN OF RED WETHERSFIELD IS usually sold by other seedsmen, and no gardener CAN AFFORD TO BE WITHOUT IT.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 4b. 25c, lb. 40c, lb. 75c, 5 lb. $3.50, postpaid. By express or freight we will send at your expense Selec Red Wethersfield Onion Seed at 70 cents per pound in any quantity desired, until our stock is exhausted.
SPECI AL NOTE. We have grown an enormous stock of Red Wethersfield the past season, and are consequent
rge White Globe—A large pure white, globe-shaped variety. Flesh mild, solid and of splendid quality. A handsome onion and a good keeper. Pkt. 50, oz. 15c, 2 ozs. 830c, 4 1b. 50c, lb. $1.65. Large White Portugal—One of the leading sorts of white flat onlone oe frost oat keeper and a good yielder. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, “% e fe F i Red Globe—This variety ripens about ten days earlier than the Large Wethersfield and is rather smaller in size, but cE Rae and
White Tripoli—Of mild flavor and rapid growth. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15 %4 1b. 50e, Ib. $1.50. Red Bermuda—A favorite in the South. Pkt. 50, oz. 150, %I
40c, lb. $1.50.
Bartletta Onion—This is a small, pure white variety, and ve early. The onions havea very delicate silver skin. For pickling p poses it has no equal. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 41b. 50c, lb. $1.75.
Gia-t Rocco—A magnificent variety and one of the largest grov
ena. Pkt. 5c, 0z. 10c, \lb. 35c, lb. $1.00, 3 lbs. $2. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 41b. 45c, Ib. ea: 1 Paso—Largesize, fine white skin andexcellent quality. Pkt. 10c, Paris Pickling—A good pickling variety. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15¢, % oz. 15c, %Ib. 50e, Ib. $1.50. p 5Oe, lb. $1.75.
Yeliow Strasburg—Color brownish yellow; later than Yellow The White Queen—An extra early white onion. A very gol Danvers. Pkt. 5c,0z 10c, %lb, 80c, lb. $1.00. whee te Pkt. 5c, oz. 166 1b. 50c, lb. $1.75.
Philadelphia Silver Skin—A good sort and undoubtedly the best Red Tripoli—Succeeds wel in any section. Mild flavor, good keg
variety that can be grown for the production of white sets. . 5e, | ing qualities, and is universally liked. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, %lb. 46 02. 15c, 4b. 50o, 1b. $1.75. I Ib. $1.40." . i
MAY’S PEERLESS WHITE GLOBE.
Our Peerless White Globe is a carefully selected and improved strain of the old v n
This is the handsomest of all the white sorts and a tremendous cropper on good soils. The bu are large, solid and of the most perfect formation. We have paid our grower a high price for
strain and believe it is worth all we ask for it. Market gardeners and large growers will do ¥ to include this strain of seed in their order if they want the best that can be produced. Pkt. 10
oz. 20c, 4% 1b. 75ce, lb. $2.50. We will deliver 10 pounds either of selected R
O U R O N | O N O FFE R. Wethersfield, Yellow Globe Danvers, Extra Early RB
Yellow Strasburg, Red Globe or Yellow Flat Danvers to any postoffice in the United States $8.00. The customer has the privilege of making up his entire order of 10 pounds with variety, or he can order 5 pounds of two sorts, 2 pounds each of five sorts, etc. All you have to
is to make up an order for 10 pounds any way you see fit, of the above six varieties, and send $8.00.
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Flower Sceds and mail Free the books mentioned below. (Regular prices of my, the seeds is over $1.00. : t yj THREE GOOD BOOKS FREE WITH THIS COLLECTION. ———aE, One Packet Each A Beet, Lightning. Cucumber, Early Prize. Pansy, German Show. Poppy, Paconia Flowered.
ONION SETS—WRITE FOR PRICES ON LARGE LOTS,
< Bean, Golden Pea, Northwestern Premier Petunia, Imperial Mixed. Alyssum, Sweet Scented. Carrot, Guerande. _ Radish Rosy Queen. Sweet Péa, Grace May. Dianthus or Pinks, Mixed. wv The Books are: . American Family Cook Book. Vegetable Culture. National Handy Dictionary. xv 23- NO OTHER SEED FIRM IN AMERICA MAKES SUCH LIBERAL OFFERS. -@3
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postpaid. By express or freight, pk. $1.00, bus. $3.25.
tom—Pt. 15c, qt. 30c, postpaid. By express or freight, pk. $1.00, bus. $2.75.
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PREMIER. TEN DAYS EARLIER THAN ANY OTHER PEA.
The most Saab variety for market gardeners. Give it a Tri: nequalled in yield and unsurpassed in flavor.
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fusion of well filled pods of the richest flavor. can’t be equaled by many varieties. The quick growing, gardens. Our stock is selected with the greatest care.
? For use during the middle of the season this variety is MAY Ss MIDSUMMER. grows to a height of about 18 inches and bears heavily about two or three weeks later than our No west Premier. The peas are wrinkled, very sugary and the pods are always well filled. be. We are certain that all who try Midsummer will agree with us in saying that for gen grown in the home garden for private use. Don’t fail to try it this season i you wish the best second re Po ever offered. Pkt. 15c, pt. 25c, at. 45c, postpaid; pk. $1.25, bush. $4.25.
WILLIAM HURST One of the New English varieties that ° is really a valuable addition to the list of wrinkled sorts. It is of dwarf habit and comes into bearing about the same time as American Wonder. The plants grow only about 8 or 10 inches high, but are verystalky and bear heavily. The pods are large and contain from 6 to 8 immense peas of the most delicious quality. Pkt. 10c, pt. 20c, at.40c a. $1.50, bush. $5.00.
HEROINE A magnificient variety that has * becomevery popular with both private and large market gardeners. The following is the description given by introducers. The Heroine is a medium early, green wrinkled Pea, grows uniformily about two and one-half feet high and is literally covered with its long, heavy pointed pods—in fact, so striking and distinct is this variety that it would be picked out at once in a field of one hundred other varieties. In the cut we show the size and form of the peas, which come eight or ninein a pod. The quality of this pea is simply perfection— that rich, buttery, marrow-like flavor for which the peas grown in the gardens of Old England are celebrated. Pkt. 5c, pt. 25c, qt.45ce, pk. $1.25, bush. $4.50.
CHAMPION OF ENGLAND.
The favorite late variety. No pea ever offered has so i plc pleased the gardeners as this famous late sort.
t is almost certain to bear heavily even under the most adverse circumstances, and its healthy habit of growth and fine quality recommends it for both home and market gardeners. The Champion of England growstoa height of about four feet although in some seasons it has reached the height of six feet and was covered from top to bottom with pods well filled with peas of the most delicious flavor. We would suggest to those who have a small garden and desire a supply of peas the entire season, that they plant Northwest Premier for extra early, Midsummer for medium, and Champion of England for late, this is certain to keep you supplied with an abundance of peas of the best quality during the whole season. Our stock of Champion of England is as pure a type as can be obtained and sure to produce the best results. Pkt. 5c, pt. 20c, at. 835c, postpaid; pk. 90c, bus. $3.00.
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One of the most valuableintroductions of f late years. Ithasall the good qualities, of the ff old variety without its long vines. Seldom attains a height of over 18 inches and bears profusely. Ripens about one weekearlier than the Stratagem. Peas of the finest flavor. Just the variety for market gener: Pkt. 10c, a 80c, qt. 55c, pk. $2.25, bu. $8.00 Sharpe’s Queen—Main crop; height 214 feet; seeds large, blue, wrinkled; without an equal for immense size of pod, productive- ness and fine flavor. For general consump- tion it is one of the most protitable varieties . that can be grown, being of sturdy branch- ing habit. The pods are very large, slightly } curved, and contain from ten to thirteen fine, large peas, which are of a deep green color.and most delicious flavor. Pkt. 10c, pt. 25ce, at. 45c, pk. $1.50, bu. $5.50. ' Premium Gem—Grows to aheight of about 12 or * : 15 inches, and is considered by many the best of all the inkled peas. It is wonderfully productive and of delicious quality. Ripensearly. Pkt. 5c, pt. 20c, Mt. 35c, pk. $1.15, bu. $4.00. if : 5 Stratagem—A wrinkled pea that pays every one, as its vigorous habit of growth enables it to thrive d yield heavily on almost any soil. Height about 2 feet. The peas are large and of delicious flavor.’ ipens rather late. Pkt. 5c, pt. 20c, at. 35c, pk. $1.25, bu. $4.75. » j Nott’s Excelsior—By far the earliest dwarf wrinkled peas ever introduced, surpassing American Won- erin yield, quality and vigor of growth. The pods are large and filled solidly with peas of the most elic ous flavorimaginable. Pkt. 10c, pt. 25c, qt. 50c, postpaid; pk. $1.25, bu. $5.00. i Telephone—A large late pea of suga’y flavor that bears enormous Crops, even under adverse cir- umstances. Height 4 feet. Pkt. 5c, pt. 25c, at. 40c, pk. $1,15, bu. $4.50. EBARLY LD ewivteret ; Ug. oo i, Ficst and Best—This is a very fine variety for market gardeners’ use; early and ripens with suc niformity that they may be picked clean with two pickings, Height, 24% feet. Pkt. 5c, pt. 15c, t. 30e, pk. $1 OO, bu. $3.50. 5 "
McLean’s Little Gem—One of the most productive of the Dwarf Wrinkled Marrows grown, nd although xery early it has all the sueary flavor of the late wrinkled varieties. Height, 1 foot. Pkt. 5c, pt. 20ce, at. 35c, pk. $1.15, bu. $4.00. ‘ 4 3 :
‘Alaska. This is one of the earliest pas grown, being afew days earlier than the Rural New Yorker, ced round, green, resembling the Kentish Invicta; pods fine shape, dark green color and well filled. One f the most desirable of the early varieties for market gardeners. Height, 2 feet. Pkt. 5c, pt. 15c, it. 80e, pk. $1.00, bu. $8.50.
Rural New Yorker—
May’s Sunol—One of the earliest.
Kentish Invicta—Pkt. 5c, pt. 20c
Philadelphia Extra Early—Pkt.
FAB DIU. Horsford’s Market Garden —A splendid wrinkled sort. Very productive and pods well filled. Height 2 feet. Pkt. $375" 20c, at. 40c, pk. $1.00, bu.
McLean’s Advancer—A great favorite with growers in this neighborhood, among whom it is often known as the Early Champion. Itis a green wrinkled vari ety of fine flavor, Pkt. 5c, pt. 20c, qt. 35c, pk. $1.00, bu. $3.50. Abundance—An enormous bearer. Grows to aheight of 18 inches. Pkt. 5o, pt. 20c, at. 35c, pk. $1.00, bu. $3.'75.
A Everbearing—A valuable late variety of dwarfhabit. The peas are wrinkle mM wextra large and of the finest quality. Itmay truly be termed an ‘‘everbearer, as it continues to produce peas in great profusion for several weeks. Desirable for the home garden. Pkt. 10c, pt. 20c, qt. 35c, pk. $1.00, bu. $3.75.
Blue Peter—Pkt.5 c, P - 20ce, qt. 40c
Improved Daniel O ic, pk. $1.00, bu. $3.50.
Tom Thumb—Pkt. 5 i c, pk. $1. 4 $4.50. ,
Blue Beauty—Pkt. 10c, pt. 0c, qt. 50c, pk. $1.60. Extra Barly Kent—Pkt. 5c, pt. 20c, at. 40c, pk. $1.00, bu, $3.50. we: . LATE SORTS. Pride ofthe Market—They require no sticks,and are quite unequaled in produce. tiveness. They havea robust, free-pranching habit, 18 to 20 inches high, and are immensely-productiye. They are,indeed,suchheavy croppers that we know of no peas from which so large a bulk of produce can be obtained from a given space. Pods are large in size and handsome in appearance; the peas of so splendid a eatey that it would hé difficultto overpraise them. Pkt.5c,pt.20c,at. 35c, pk.$1.25,bu.$5.00.
Yorkshire Hero—Pkt. 5c, pt. 15c, at. 80c, pk. $1.00, bu. $3.75.
Royal Dwarf White Marrowfat—Pt. 20c, qt. 30c, nk 75c.
Dwarf Gray Sugar—Pkt. 5c, pt. 80c, at. 60c, pk. $1.75.
Blue Imperial—Pkt. 5c, pt. 20¢, at. 5c, pk. $1 00.
Black Fyed Marrowfat—Pkt. 5c, pt. 15c, at. Oe, pe, 75.
White Marrowfat—Pkt. 5c, pt. 15c, qt. 300, pk. 75c.
Tall ree enet ree 5e, pt. 30c, qt. 45c, pk. $1.75.
Earl ite Canada—(Field Variety.) Pt. 30c, postpaid; pk. 500, bus. $1.50. ¥or large lots write for prices.
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| FRENCH PRIZE PUMPKIN. |
A giant variety introduced into this country from France. Just the variety to grow if want to take the First Prize at your County or State Fair this coming season. It grows) an enormous size, single specimens having been known to weigh nearly 300 pounds, Althoy it attains such a large size, the flesh remains tender, thick and sweet. We have obtain our seed direct from large growers and are headquarters for itin America. Tho ands of packets sold last season and the demand is certain to be larger this year. We hg only a limited supply of the seed and will fill all orders as fast as received until this stq is exhausted and then refund the money. Order early if you want to try this gis pumpkin. Pkt. 10c, oz. 35c. ;
CALHOU One of the choicest varieties that can be grown for private use. 7
* outside color is a creamy brown, the inside flesh is a deep salnj yellow; the flesh is wonderfully thick and fine grained, and the seed cavity very small. cooks very yellow and makes pies of a high rich color and of the finest quality. This variq is entirely fixed in its character, every specimen being uniform in shape. A trial will convi ie gaet it cannot be too highly recommended. Pkt. 5c, .z.10c, 41]b.20c, %1b.3
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> ‘6 99 This isa greatly improved field vari MAY S KING oF THE FIELD. whichis particularly desirable stock feeding. It attains a good size, the flesh is fine grained, a rich yellow and of splend quality. It is a wonderfully productive — . 213 sort, our selected seed giving about fifty per cent larger yield peracre than any otherstock feeding Pumpkin we have ever grown. Per oz. pkt. 5c, %lb.15c, lb. 25c, postpaid. By express or freight at purchaser’s ex- pense, 10 lbs. $1.50, 25 lbs. for $3.00.
JAY ANESE Vi This valuable * variety comes to us from Japan, and has proven to bea decided acquisition, being particularly desir- = a for cooking purposes. It hares make che nest ‘‘pumpkin pies” imaginable, as 2 FRENCH PRIZE. flesh is yery fine grained, thick, and of the most delicious flavor. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, %lb.20c, 4 lb.30c, Ib. 55c.
JONATHAN Fine for general use. It is a bottle shaped pumpkin with a crooked neck. . The flesh is thick, sweet and fine, making an excellent sort for cooking urposes. The shell is hard and therefore enables it to keep in splendid condition a long time. kt.5c, oz.10c, %1b. 20c, %1b.30c, Ib. 6Oc.
QUAKER VIE As seen by our illustration it is of a peculiar shape being a trifle pointed
* or oval shaped at each end. The skin and flesh are a cream ee
color, For making pies it is especially desirable, the flesh being fine grained and sweet. t. 5c,
oz. 10c, 4% 1b. 200, % Ib. 30c, Ib. 50c.
NEGRO—One of the best for ‘pumpkin pie” use. The skin is a very dark gm almost biack; fiesh a rich orange color; a good keeper. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 20c, 4% Ib. 30c, Ib. 550.
TENNESSEE SWEET POTATO—A universal favorite. When cooked it has the appearance
of a sweet potato, but is of finer flavor, and for pies, etc., it has no equal. Flesh thick, creamy
white and veryfine grained. Hardyand productive. Pkt. 5c, oz.10c, % 1b. 20c, 4% lb. 80¢, lb. 45c.
MAMMOTH TOURS.—Very productive and of enormous size. Flesh thick and sug-
ary; fine for table use. Pkt. 5c, oz. 100
« Two Fine Radishes « % lb. 200, 4% 1b. 850, ib. 700.” ,
pas CASHAW.—tThis is a great favorite in
appt aly Gaahiy rex unenlan beast the Southern Statés. Pkt.5c, oz. 10c, 4 leading seed growers of Europe. Ex- lb. 15c, 4% lb. 80c, Ib. 50c.
cellent keeping qualities and hand- LARGE CHEESE—Fxcellent flavor and
some appearance combine to make it i i 4 : a most valuable sort. Pkt. 15c, 2 Yecr bap? Frame ERY: Bo,. 0m, 208, 362m.
DELICACY sas aeriote 1 ecaieek end Full eRe .— Extra early, semi-long, class variety. ea ick and rich. . snow white, smooth, crisp and nae 5c, oz. 100, %4 1b. 20c, % Ib. 30c, Ib. 550. Splendid for forcing. We obtained SUGAR.—Very prolific, fine grain and Notice.—Be sure to state when ordering t
wae Sree can bee il pda pad ee sweet. Good for table or feeding collection that you wish the Farm New
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We will mail you one or Ci packet each of the . following seeds:
and have the Farm News sent you) one whole year free of charge. Radish, Queen of the Market. Beet, Dirigo. Lettuce, All Cream. Pea, North-Western Premier. Turnip, White Model. Corn, June Market.
pkts, 25c, 0z.40c, % Ib. $1.25, lb. $4.00
very best. Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, % Ib. yer stock: ye be 50c, % Ib. 85c, Ib. $1.50. 14) 1b: 350, in: 450, i
CONNECTICUT ~- ductive; largely used for feeding stock. Pkt. 6c lo, ie a, 1 : : ; oz. ; 4 Ib. 350, 3 lbs. $1.00. : ts
MIXED PUMPEINS—Many of our friends want a variety, and do not care to purchase so many packets; we have, therefore, made up a large packet including the above varieties. Try this package and you will be greatly pleased. Pkt. 10c, 3 pkts. 25c.
“IRON AGE” GARDEN TOOLS.
We want to call particular attention to page 95, where we list some of the Famous ‘“‘Iron Age” Garden Tools. This make is now acknowledged to be the best on the market, as it combines all the valuatle points of the old style ma- chines and adds the high wheels or ‘bi- eycle construc- tion” which makes it easily run and of the
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QUEEN OF THE MARKET.
he Earliest, Finest Shaped and Best Radish in the arket. Absolutely the earliest turnip shaped red dish we have ever grown, and we think our experience justifies us in aiming that it is also the finest shaped and best flavored. Testimonials hd reports from all sections of America show conclusively that Queen of the arket is the favorite with both private and market gardeners. It is about a week ten days ahead of Early Scarlet Turnip, and remains crisp, solid and tender nger than any other radish of this shape. The small top makes it valuable for forcing hd our own trials prove it to be one of the very few sorts th<t is valuable alike for either rly forcing in beds or growing in the open ground. Our illustration is a correct represen- tion of this splendid radish. If you desire two first-class a are be sure to try Rosy Queen and Queen of
¢ Market. Pkt. 10c, oz. 15c, %1b.35c, % 1b. 55c, lb. $1. SUMMER RADISHES.
EXTKA EARLY FORCING VARIETIES.
Extra Early Carmine—One of the best forcing varieties. Pkt. 5c, . 100, % lb. 15c, 44 1b. 25c, Ib. 40c. t
‘Long Scarlet Short Top—This variety is grown the country over, in ther the largest quantity. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, %41lb.15c, % Ib. 250,
arly Deep Scarlet Turnip—Globe sha Ib. 15c, b. 25c, lb. 40. ‘urnip—Roun
b. 40c. : f the best for forcing. Pkt.
ed red variety recently in- . 80c, 14 Ib. 50c, lb, 85c. dish ever introduced. Pkt.
Chartier,or Sheperd—Thecolorat the topis bright crimson, deepening to pink at the center, and from thence downward it is a pure waxy white. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 4 lb. 15c, lb. 25c, Ib. 40c.
Golden Globe—Quality fine, an extra rapid grower. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % 1b. 15c, % Ib. 25c, lb. 45e,
White Summer Turnip—An excellentsummer variety, rootround, flesh tenderandcrisp. Pkt. 6c, 0z.10c, 41b.15e, 1b. 25c, lb. 40c.
Giant White Stuttgart—Skin and flesh white, the latter con- stantly brittle and mild flavored at all stages of development, Pkt. 5e, oz. 10c, Y%lb. 15c, 4 lb. 25c, lb. 450. ’
Yellow Summer Turnip—Skin and fiesh are a golden color. Fine quality, firm and brittle. Pkt.5c,0z.10c, 4lb.15e, ie1b. 25c, lb.45e.
Lady Finger or White Naples—Flesh white. crisp and tender. Skin white, but when exposed to light, tinged with green. Pkt. 5e, oz. 10e, % lb. 15c, % lb. 25c, Ib. 45c.
OLIVE SHAPED RADISHES.
French Breakfast—Excellent for forcing and the favorite with gardeners in France. Colorpink and white, exiepe tender and a good keeper. Pkt. 6c, oz. 10c, Y%lb. 15c, lb. 25e, Ib. 45c.
ite Olive Shaped—Flesh white, tender and of excellent flavor, wee early. Pkt, 5c, oz. 10c, %4 lb. 15c, % 1b. 30c, lb. 50c. : ‘ewcoom—A new half long white variety. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 4 1b. 25c, % 1b. 400, lb. 650.
Scarlet Olive Shaped—Shape pbiong, skin scarlet, flesh pink and very tender, fine for
early forcing. Pkt. 5c, oz.10c, %1b. 15c, %1b. 25c, Ib. 40c.
WINTEK RADISHES.
California Mammoth—Root about a foot long and three inches thick, tapering regularly toa point, Pkt.5c, oz. 10c, % 1b. 15c, %lb. 30c, Ib. 50c.
Long White Russian—Handsome shape, flesh white, brittle. Pkt, 5c, oz. 10c, % Ib. 20c, % 1b. 35c, lb. 65c.
Chinese Rose. Winter—Thisis without doubt the best winter variety in cultivation. A bright | rose color. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 4 Ib. 15c, %lb. 9M 80c, Ib. 50c. “|
Black Spanish Long—Excellent for winter use. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 15c, %lb. 80c,
lb. 50c.
White Strasburg—The flesh is firm, brittle and tender and of fine flavor;averyrapid grower. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 4 Ib. 15c, 1 1b. 80c, lb. 50c. _ Black Spanish Round—Same as long except inshape. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % Ib. 15e, % Ib. 30c, lb. 50c.
MIXED RADISHES—For those who desire a nice lot of radishes through the entire season we have made up a mixture including the finest varieties for early, medium and late use. We know this mixture will please everyone. Large pkt. 5c oz. 10c, 4b. 20c, 44 1b. 835ce, lb. 60c. __ ROSY QUEEN—A beautiful early radish.
We think this is by far the handsomest of all the radishes. The coloris a rich red or deep rose, which shades to pure white at the tip. t. 10e, oz. 200, % Ib. 45c, % 1b. 80c, Ib. $1.50.
icularly adapted a
growing 1% Ib. 40c, Ib. 7Oc.
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A PAGE OF SQUASH.
F AXON This had an immense sale since its introduction a few years ago and is cor ¢ sidered one of the best sorts that can be grown. The originatorsays: ‘Th
ripe squashes vary in color, some of them being pale yellow with still paler yellow stripes jj hollows, while others are green, mottled, and faintly striped lighter. The flesh is a deep orang yellow, cavity very small, and seeds few; the special peculiarity, however, is that whi uncooked it appears to have a shell like any squash, when cooked there is practically non{ the shell orinedible part being only about as thick as a sheet of writing paper. Itis th best squash we ever tasted, being sweet and very dry, and for squash pies it must be appreq ated. It is the best winter variety we know of, being a very late keeper.” Pkt. 5¢ oz. 10c, 4% 1b. 20ce, % lb. 35c, Ib. 6O0c.
DELICATA We cannot do better than give part of the introducers descrij ¢ tion of this variety, which is as follows: ‘‘The exterior 4 this beautiful Squash is orange yellow, splashed and striped with dark green. Ti fiesh is rich and dry; the quality is particularly fine. For private use we can recon mend it as surpassing in richness of flavor any of the large, old-fashioned sorts. Th Delicata is the earliest of any vine Squash that we have ever tested, and is so prolif that last season, from twelve hills of two plants each, 352 perfect Squashes we gathered; itis of snvall size, but this is a desirable feature as it is not too large for ordinary ffamily. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % 1b. 20c, % 1b. 35c, Ib. 6Oc.
FOKBHOOK Probably one of the most valuable varieties for winter u e that has ever been offered. It keeps better than any othd sort and has remained in perfect condition until June, The vines are strong vigoro growers and wonderfully productive. We take great pleasure in recommending it t any one desiring alatesquash. Pkt. 5c, oz.10c, 4lb. 15c, % lb. 25ce, lb. 45c. PINEAPPLE A Winter Squash that is ahead of every other variety for making pies or custards, which in favor remarkably resemb’ * cocoanut. Can also be sliced and fried same as egg piant; it keeps wonderfully tilllate in the Spring, and we have seey them kept in perfect condition for over one year. Combine wonderful productiveness, with a desirable se/ling size and shape. A pure whi color, unusually thick flesh, good both for Summer or Winter. Pkt. 5e, oz. 10c, 4% 1b. 15c, 1% lb. 25c,1 b. 50c.
Sibley or Pike’s Peak—One of the best shippers, owing to th hardness of the shell. Flesh is solid and thick, a bright orange colo and of choice quality. Flavor rich and sweet. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10¢ Y%lb. 15c, %1b. 25e, Ib. 40c. Hubbard—Improved. Morelargely grown as a latesort than an other. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 4% Ib. 20e, 14 Ib. 30e, Ib. 50c. Mediterranean—A valuable, variety. Very sweet and deliciow flavor. Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c. ‘ Egg Plant—A new variety that has been so named because resembles the Egg Plant in shape. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, %4 lb. 20¢ ¥% lb. 30c, Ib. 55c. Sut Orange Marrow—Very prolific, fine grained and choid quality. Pkt.5¢e oz.10c, 4lb.20c, %1b.35e, lb. 65c, Essex Hybrid—Early, quick growth and very pro ductive; fiesh fine grained and sweet. Pkt. 50, oz. 10d % lb. 15c, %1b. 30c, lb. 60c. é Bay State—An excellent keeper; flesh yellow solid, fine grained, and of a -verysweet flavor. Pkt 5e oz. 10c, % Ib. 20c, 1% Ib. 80c, Ib. 50c. Marlehead—An excellent variety, resem bling the Hubbard. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, %4 Ib 200, % 1b. 30c, Ib. 50c. Canada Crookneck—A small, well-know winter variety of choice quality, Pkt. 5 oz. 10c, 4% 1b. 15¢, % lb 8Oc, Ib. 50c.
i tiles Earl hite Bush Scallop—Very pro Early Yellow Bush Scallop—Similiar to the above variety, with the exception . ductive and the Dee bitett cultivation: color, a creamy y hi
of thecolor, Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 4 1b.15c, % Ib. 26c, Ib. 40c. Pkt. 5e, oz. 10c, % 1b. 15e, % Ib. 25c, Ib. 40c. Illinois Beauty—Crop failed, i Vegetable Marrow- Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, %41b. 150, %lb. 25e, Ih. 45c. Prolific Marrow—Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 4 1b. 20c, Ib. 35c, Ib. 65c. Early Summer Crookneck—Pkt. 5c, 0z.10c, 4,1b. 15c, % lb. 25¢e, Ib. 40c. American Turban—Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 4% Ib. 20c, 121b. 35e, Ib. 6Oc. Butman—Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 4% 1b. 20c, % lb. 85e, Ib. 6Oc. Italian Striped—Crop failed. Perfect Gem—Pkt. 5c, 4% lb. 15c, % lb. 80ce, Ib. 55c. apr Boston Marrow—Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, %4 1b. 15c, 44 Ib. 250, Ib. 40c. EV ne
Mammoth Chili, Zhilian Giant or Prizetaker Squash.
These are all the same sort and just the variety to take the Prize at your Fair. Has been known to weigh over 200 pounds. J. B. Pickering, of New Hampshire raised one weighing 192 pounds and F. W. Arnold, Hammond, Minn., raised one which weighed 156 pounds. Its a fiant among the Squashes and 10 mistake. Pkt.5c, oz. 10c, % 1b. 20c, 421b. 35c, Ib. 70c.
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CATALOGUE OF SEEDS, PLANTS, BULBS AND FRUIT.
TOMATOES.
Sow in hotbed in early spring, or the seed may be sown in shallow boxes and placed in a win- ow, where one does notswish to have the trouble of making a hotbed, Transplant to the open round when all danger of frost is past, setting the plants three or four feet apart each way. ome support should be provided for the vines to keep the fruit from touching the ground; brush, y or anything of the sort, will answer the purpose, or they may be tied to stakes. Fruit may had several weeks earlier “nd sowing the seed quite early and transplanting to small pots; when ese are filled with roots, shift to a larger size, and transplant to open ground when weather is arm and settled, shading from sun fora day or two. As the roots are not disturbed in taking lants from the pots, the plants suffer no check but growright on. Our Extra Early Tree requires o support at all, and produces a most delicious tomato, solid and of the best flavor.
KING HUMBERT.
Most Desirable Zuropean Variety. Wines Vigorous and Extremely Productive. Fruit
Solid, Fine Flavored and of Best Quality. Just the Tomato for Private Gardens. ® A distinct scarlet plum shaped tomato that is of such fine flavor that it is certain to become one @ the most valuable for home gardens. It is not so large as the American sorts, but the flesh is very nder and almost entirely free from the coarseness found in nearly all of our standard varieties. he seed we offer was procured by us direct from one of the leading seed specialists of urope, and is the truest strain obtainable. For those who desire a large tomato, this will not e acceptable, and we would recommend in place of it the Grand Pacific, but for our friends who ish a small tomato of the finest quality and flavor, we suggest that they give King Humberta ial in their garden this season. Pkt. 15c, 4 pkts. 50c.
ACME, THE OLD STANDARD VARIETY.
Many gardeners in this vicinity will grow no other sort than this old standard tomato. It is ae—S== ure cropper and quite early for a tomato of its size. The color is a crimson, tinted with alight: inkish shade, Flesh solid, fine grained and of good quality. It, like many of the other old sorts,} really very desirable for general use, and is therefore extensively grown by gardeners who feel that b = _ yhile perhaps not quite so productive or early as some varieties it can be depended upon for an KING HUMBERT TOMATO. erage crop under ordinary circumstances. Our seed is selected. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 41b. 40c, J
blb. '75c, Ib. $1.45. ; WISCONSIN CLIMBING TOMATO. LIVINGSTON Ss BEAUTY. The Greatest and Most Wonderful Novelty in the Tomato Ling
This, claims Mr. Livingston, the originator, is as early as the Acme 7" - : 7 i ir Perfection, of a very glowing crimson in color, with a slight tinge of yor iknsrogneeds a mele Specimens OND Weish rer rple. It attains its size later in the season than Acme and other good Two Pounds Each. <A Variety That Should prts. Ithas yielded one-third more than Acme. In shape itis perfectly Be in Every Private Garden, pherical. Ithas a thick skin, and hence is not so liable as some other larieties to crack just after a rain. It has more solid flesh and fewer It’s a novelty in every sense of the word, and we don’t recommend it eds than average kinds, and is less inclined to rot. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, § as anything else, but for those of our friends who want to astonish their lb. 40c, 141b. 75¢e, Ib. $1.40. neighbors we just say try the Wisconsin Climbing Tomato and you will ’ doit. Why we've had plants fifteen feet high that bore fruit from LIVINGSTON S PERFECTION. July until the — were aoe by ‘oe EN Mert bepaPal don anos an + : 2 enormous size and of the finest flavor. It’s jus e thing to climb over S Preferred by many to any other sort and is extensively grown by | old fences or on a trellis at the side of a oaks, or in fact any place where ardeners who raise fruit for the canning factories: It is invariably a vine may be used to advantage. To show you what we think of it ooth and of a handsome deep blood red color; flesh 1s thick, almost we simply state that we paid the originator $80.00 per pound for breless, and contains comparatively few seeds. This was introduced in :
5 ; rt the seed stock. C. H. Cram, Springfield, Mass., says: ‘‘It astonished kt. Ro aot tee, ib 400, 4b, qOo, tb Biss. for general use. 9 115 as well as all the neighbors, The tomatoes were very large.’’ Joseph . 5e, oz. > 5 » A , lb. $1.35.
Taylor, St. Paul, says: ‘‘It’s the greatest tomato leversaw. Some of M l KA D (@) the vines were fourteen feet high and covered with fruit.” _ a Notice—To obtain the best results sow the seed early in the house,
One of the largest, most productive, most solid, and best marketing ] transplant to pots or boxes and then when the weather becomes omatoes that has ever been introduced. The fruit which often weighs J settled, to the open ground. Try it. It will astonish and please 4 or 2 Ibs. each, ripens early and is of the sweetest flavor. Colorof # you. Pkt. 25c, 5 pkts. $1.00.
SOME OTHER TOMATOES:
omatoes when fully ripened is a rich bright d, We heartily recommend it to all grow- Ponderosa—A mammothvariety. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c
s and especially those who desire large omatoes for market purposes. ad 5c, Dwarf Champion—Pkt. 5c, oz. 150, ¥4 Vb. 50c, 1% lb. 850, lb. $1.50.
z. 150, 1b. 45e, 121b. 80c, lb. $1. ‘ g : ~ Matchless — We «= ‘is ez £ N Favorite — Solid ‘and smooth.
ffer a chuiceselected Z . ' ‘ S é rain of this variety. G g = NN Bae Boge eé” ith. Go, 7038
Atlantic Prize—Extra early. Pkt. 5c, oz. 156, AW ote Y% lb. 85ce. Ib.
Trophy—Very product- ive. kt. 5c, oz. a ter Ib. 500, Yib.900,1b.81-78
Paragon — Excellent quality. Pkt.5Be, oz. 15e. $3 * saat ¥% Ib. 70c, Ib.
Early Ruby—ve early : . 5e, om. 15c, % Ib. 40c, % lb. 750,1b. 1.50
Red Pear —Fruit pear shaped. Pict. 5c. oz. 15c. Red Cher- Sto _ ing variety. se 5e, of.
Cc.
Cherry— : Pickling sort =Pkt. 5c, oz.
15c, Ib. 50c.
Red Plum =—Pickling = variety. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15. Station — Pkt. 5c, on. Gute
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Thisis the varietysoextensively advertised and sola at 25c per packet. It is certainly a splendid tomato, and worthy of a placein ory, garden. Many large growers prefer it to any other sort on account of its earliness and quality. Another point that particularly recom- mends it is th. factthatit requires no support even when laden with fruit, the stiff branches holding the tomatoes far abovetheground. The fruit is of medium size, good red color, and excellent flavor. Wehave the true seed stock, and can supply it much lower than it was offered lastseason. F. B. Stokes, Franklin, Tenn., says: ‘‘I’ve tried
our Extra Early Tree Tomato the last two years and it is the finest
‘ve ever grown or seen.”” J. E. Saukford, Toccoa, Ga., says: ‘‘ Your Extra Early Tree Tomato is simply ‘great.’ It holds its fruit upright without any staking.” Have you ever tried it? If you haven’t don’t failtodosothis year. Pkt. 15c, 2 pkts. 25c, oz. 50c.
Ripened a little later than First of All this past year. Beautiful in shape and color. Vines vigorous in owth and wonderfully productive. We believe Minnesota Queen will produee ripe fruit at least ten days ahead of any other variety, with the exception of First of All. The tomatoes are of good size, smooth, solid and of a deep rich color, while the flavor and flesh is all that can be desired. Our own experience and the trials of gardeners and growers in various sections lead us to believe Minnesota Queen is the best type of early tomato that has ever been offered by the American seed trade, There is no early variety that is smoother or more productive, and one of the leading growers who tested it with 110 varieties writes: ‘‘ That in four successive Sgr be had found none that ripened earlier than this tomato.”
kt. 15c, 2 pkts. 25c, oz. 35c.
NEW IMPERIAL.
A comparatively new early tomato of large size. The fruit is almost round, smooth and of a bright red color, changing when ripe to a purplish pink. Although claimed to be an extra early sort it seldom ripens earlier than the Acme, Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, % Ib. 60c, lb. $2.00.
GRAND PACIFIC. THE LARGEST AND MOST SOLID TOMATO THAT CAN BE GROWN. Specimens Have Been Raised Weighing Over 3 Pounds Each.
Early, of Mammoth Size, Splendid Flavor, and very few seeds. home garden. Do you want to surprise
your friends this season? If you do, get a packet of “Grand Pa- cific,” the giant tomato that is pertecsiy solid and of the finest avor. Fortable use itsurpasses all other sorts, having very few seeds and being almost entirely free of the coarse meat found in so many of the larger tomatoes. Color, a rich dark reddish crim- son,extremelysmooth andripens early. A package of this seed will furnish enough tomatoes to keep an ordinary family supplied with this splendid vegetable the entire season. Asa rule only late ya- rieties grow tosuch an enormous size, here, however, we have a tomato which combines earliness and fine flavor with its immense size, making the most Valuable, novel and desirable variety for eneral use. Prt. 20c, 3 pkts.
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L. L. MAY & CO., ST. PAUL, MINN.
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For main crop there is no variety that can equal the Shenan doah, and it is particularly desirable for large growers and shippers, « it will stand more handling and rough usage than any tomato we hay ever grown, while its beautiful bright red color and handsome shap makes it very valuable as a market sort. It is a remarkably stron grower and wonderfully productive, producing fruit of the largest sia right up to the time the vines are killed by frost. The Shenandoah certain to please everyone, the amateur as well as the market gardeney and we cannot too highly recommend it to our patrons, Pkt. 15c,
pkts. 25c, oz. 50c. NoRFOLK, Va.—I have tried your No. 1 (Shenandoah), and find then to be first class in every respect. I have grown Acme and many othe
but yours excels them all; they are firm and will keep for days afte
being ripe. A. WHITEHURST.
A comparatively new variety that is very desirable for home us¢q Vines vigorous and productive. Fruit medium size, oval, smoo and of an exceedingly bright crimson scarlet color. The introdu claim it is not only valuable for private gardens, but also one of the bes tomatoes that can be grown for shipping purposes, as it seldom crack even when over ripe. Pkt. 10c, oz. 15c, 41b.40c, 441b. 80c, 1b. $1.50
BUCKEYE STATE.
Originated in Ohio and is said to be one of the best main crop vari¢ ties. Color darker than Livingstone’s Beauty and fruit abou half again as large as that sort. The tomatoes are borne in cluste of from four to eight or ten, and a well grown bush presents a magnif cent appearance heavily laden with this immense fruit. It is one 0 the best varieties for market gardeners that can be obtained as itt large, perfectly shaped fruit at once attracts attention and causes qu sales. Pkt. 10c, oz. 15c, 4lb. 50c, 441b. 900, lb. $1.75.
GOLDEN GEM. The Finest Yellow Tomato. Fine Flavor, Beautiful Color.
Very productive. Without doubt the best golden yellow va riety that has ever been introduced. It is a decided improvemen over all the other yellow kinds in both size and flavor, being larger an¢ of a much better quality than Golden Queen, and a much heavier yielder, No one who has a private garden can afford to be without it, a its rich golden color makes a most beautiful contrast when slicet and placed in dishes with the red varieties. Market gardeners wh¢ grow formarketsalone will hail with delight our Golden Gem as a leade! of a new class of large sized yellow tomatoes. Pkt. 20c, 3 pkts, 500
oz. 75c. VOL :
This Tomato has been procured by crossing Trophy and Canads Victor, and the result of that crossing with Perfection combining theif good qualities without retaining any of their objectionable featu Large size, averaging six to ten ounces; round, very smooth and perfec! inform. Color, bright red. No core, very early, and when first fruitin ripening more abundantly than any other sort, a great advan’ to market gardeners. Quality very superior for table use and its wot derful yields recommends it to all who grow for canning factories. it. Pkt. 10c, oz. 35c, % Ib. $1.00, Ib. $3.50.
PEAR SHAPED YELLOW.
Good pickling sort. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c. -
IGNOTUM.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % Ib. 45, % Ib. 85ce, Ib. $1.65.
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A TOMATO THAT NO GARDENER SHOULD BE WITHOUT.
Hundreds of Testimonials from all parts of the U. 8.
The earliest Tomato ever offered Leads all others by nearly ten days. Tested with Earliest of All, Atlantic Prize and nearlyeve mown kind claiming earlinessit beat them by nearly ten days, It is equally desirable for both market and home use on account of ite rich blor, never faiting to attract attention wherever displayed, and always bringing the highest prices in the market. The tomatoes are of good ke, smooth, solid, and of the best flavor. It’s the only first-class extra early variety for general use we have ever grown, and we hope none of our htrons who desire an extra early tomato will fail to give First of All a trial this season. H.G. DeGraw, Creamery, Ia., writes: ‘‘Your First of All by far the earliest and best tomato I ever raised.” J, L. Hinds, Missouri, writes: ‘‘May’s First of All leads every other variety I ever tried by ver a week in earliness.”” Don’t fail to include it when ordering. Pkt. 10c, 3 pkts. 25c, oz. 50
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OTHER REPORTS FROM THOSE WHO HAVE GROWN “FIRST OF ALL.” -
| L. May & Co., Richfield Springs, N. Y.
2 Gents:—I sent last season and obtained several varieties of ‘‘Earliest Tomatoes” from different dealers as I wanted to test the several vari- ies, which I did, and I intended to have sent you a little report of my trial long before this, but will send it now as it may be of some service for bu this season. Ofcourse I had some other varieties not early. I give a rough plan of my little patch of tomatoes, eight rows, thus: 1, May’s rst of All; 2, Fordhook First; 3, Vick’s Leader; 4, Perfection; 5, New Imperial; 6, Ponderosa; 7, Crimson Cushion; 8, Earliestin the Werld; 21 antsineachrow. These varieties were all treated the same from first to last—all sowed in the house the 3d of March, transplanted in the house wice and set in hot bed April 17th, and in the open ground later. On the 22nd of June I went over them all carefully and found on No. 1 that veral plants had 3 to 6 and 7 and one plant had a cluster of 9, all but one or two as large as a small hen’segg. No other varieties had any fruit sable. On the 27th of June I again examined them and found a few plants in rows 2 and 3 had fruit from the size of peas to small marbles. No. 4 ad one or two plants the size of peas, 5, 6, 7, 8, no fruit visable. All my tomatoes grew thrifty and dome well last year. The first week in August ¢ picked several large, handsome and very ripe tomatoes from No. 1 which must have been ripe for certainly a week or ten days, as tee were ery ripe and quite soft when picked but were very fine. I was away for a few days and my gardener had not discovered the fruit before. he last eck in July is very early to get tomatoes in this latitude, unless forced and extracare. I consider May’s First of All was eight to ten days earlier han any other variety tested by me last season and I shall plant a plenty of that kind this year. Yours respectfully, N. D. Jewsv.
Mrs, G. W. Davis, Humboldt, Neb., writes: ‘Last season I had seven kinds of tomatoes and your ‘First of All’ was the only onc that ripened. ‘o one else here had any so early and I sold mine for $3.20 per bushel.”
N. P. Carl, Vinton, Ia., writes: ‘‘I highly recommend your ‘First of All.’ It is the earliest variety I have ever grown and beat the Acme by ver two weeks. I cannot gct along without First of All.”
Miss K. Kreiss, Evans City, Pa., writes: ‘Weare greatly pleased with ‘First of All.’ It is the earliest variety we have ever had here."”
We cannot use the space that would be necessary to publish the hundreds of testimonials received from those who have growm May’s First of All,” but the few we give above will certainly convince any one that it is the earliest tomato ever introduced.
IMPROVED CALIFORNIA PEACH.
Without exception the grandest novelty in this line ever introduced. The fruit is very beautifulandis generally taken for some
e variety from the tropics. It resembles the peach in shape, and the resemblance is heightened not only byits peculiar delicate bloom (like the loom of a peach), but also by its distinct suffused coloring and faint stripes from stem to blossomend. The tomatoes are two or two and one-half nches in diameter and in color are a deep rose and golden amber blended in an indescribable manner, all covered with delicate bloom, like ihe blossom or furze of a fine peach. For eating out of the a . and as fruit it is without a rival, the very solid, rich,meaty esh being unequaled in delicacy of flavor, and melting in he mouth like agrape. It is also remarkable for its extremely hin skin, which can be readily peeled, like the skin of a fine ach, Itis very productive, the fruits being borne in clusters f from four to eight; they never rot nor speck, even when ouching the wet ground. They are simply superb and hose who plant them once ever after grow them in large uantities for table use, either raw, cooked or preserved.
WARNING! We have the true seed of this novelty and believe it will pay you to obtain only the purest type, such as
¢ offer, Pkt. 15c, 2 pkts. 25c.
STRAWBERRY TO/SIATO.
Sometimes called Husk or Ground Cherry.
A distinct and most valuable variety for canning, preserv- ug and making pies. They are also frequently dried in qa as rasins or figs and used in the making of fruit akes; for this purpose they are unexcelled. The fruit, Which is produced in husks, is borne in great abundance, nd is of a rich strawberry flavor. In the past two years our ales of this variety have increased wonderfully, which shows = ks that the valuable little tomato is at last appreciated. ive it a trial this season iit will please you. e know
Pkt. 50, oz. 25c, % Ib. '75c.
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SECT ES Sere APA
L. L. MAY & CO., ST. PAUL, MINN.
POSTPAID. Please remember that all seeds quoted by packet, pint, quart, %
pound and pound, will be sen Postpaid unless otherwise noted.
HURST’S MONARCH
RUTA BAGA
The Largest and Heaviest Yielding Variety, me me
Che Best for Stock Feeding,
Keeping Qualities Unsurpassed.
A Variety that Every Farmer Should Grow.
Good for 1,000 Bushels Per Acre.
Tmproved Purp le Cop. te ut for either table use or stock feeding. Pkt. 6
Those who want a first class Ruta Baga off 0Z-10c, %4 1b. 150, ¥% Ib. 25ce, lb. 45c. ! good size, fine flesh and splendid keeping qual- Pe ee eae Be for be ities will find our Purple Top the best in the list. 9 Stock yey 4 ir ‘Ok To. 40% t. 5e, oz. It is so sweet and fne grained that it is being Y Ed, 185, mppie SPOS. Tented caibage- ii : herp e Soren for the table as well-as for and large. Bulb nearly round, skin smoott The bulbs are large, solid, round and uniform | Yellow below and purple above. Flesh yelloy in shape, all being proportioned about exactly solid and of fine flavor. A etches variety, an alike, thus making it a most valuable variety] Q"¢ admirably adapted to Southern cultu by far the best that can be grown for stock for marketing. Flesh golden yellow. Pkt. 5o, fF kt. Se, 0%, 10c; % 1b. 15¢, Ib 35c. feeding purposes. It produces large oval or] oz. 10c, % Ib. 15c, % Ib. 256, lb. 45c. . Skirving’s Purple Top—A fine table or sto¢
Shamrock—An excellent purple top variety } f¢eding variety; flesh solid and sweet; very heay eld per acre is far ahead of any other variety.Jand a good keeper. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 4 1b. °ropper.and agood keeper. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10! tt is extensively grown in England, being raised rte 5 % »% % lb. 15c, ¥% Ib. 25e, lb. 40c.
15¢, % lb. 25c, Ib. 40c. Large Sweet German—Sweet and a splendid
keeper; flesh a rhite, Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, rich yellow flesh, and will keep solid and Wb. ic, WI 260, Ib. 40c. bs ?
White French—A Very delicate flavored va- eties; this, ofcourse is a great advantage.|riety, splendid quality; flesh firm and white; | 10c, % lb. 16¢, Ib. 45c. It is undoubtedly the best stock feeding variety] good for table use, Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, %4 Ib.
SSRs. SSS AN
160, Ib. 400. ee eee
Carter’s Imperial—One of the very best for ak — field culture; flesh yellow, firm and sweet; good
wy vv Ww vw |? Bulk Seed = «
A Wonderful Offer, fs, 2 eetestion ot choice veseranre PRICE LIST. At the following prices seed will be
* Seeds, the price of which is $1.15. We are doing our utmost to introduce sent by freight or express at pur- chaser’s expense. Ifyou order from
ss NAY’ ae into every staal lid send pe is . Leberg Sere the entire collection and Knife postpaid for Se i etn Pgh Bs CERES only $1.00, The Knifeis givensimply to ad- vertise our seeds and makenew customers.
Large White—This variety is a most excd lent kind, either for table or for stock. It grow to a very large size; flesh white, solid, firm tex ure, sweet and rich; keeps well. Pkt. 5c, 0
May’sImp. Purple Top
ONE PACKET EACH: SHAMEOCK 2... sets ieines Pea, N. W. Premier, 10c.|Onion, Large Sweet German. Radish, Rosy Queen, 10c. May’sImperial. 0c. White French...... ee Pare
Lettuce, All Cream, 10c./Tomato. First of All, 10c, Oucumber, Carrot. Table Queen, 10c, Garden Gem, le.| Beet, Lightning, 100.
ion, Turnip, Perfect Pickling, 100. Crystal White, 0c. ' Radish, Queen of the Market, 10c.
Carter’s Imperial... Yellow Globe
Laing’s Purple Top. Skirving’s Purple Large White.........
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CATALOGUE OF SEEDS, PLANTS, BULBS AND FRUITS. 41
Turnips do best in highly enriched, sandy, gravelly orlight loamy
soil. Commence sowing the earliest varietiesin April, in drills, from 12 to 15inches apart, and thin out early tosix or eight inches in the rows. Forasuccessionsow at intervals of a fortnight, until the last week in July, from which time to the end of August, sowing may be made for the fall and
main crops. CRYSTAL WHITE.
The best variety ever introduced for table use. Flesh is solid, crisp, fine
grained and sweet. In all of our experience in the growing and testing of various varieties of turnipsfor table purposes we havenever foundany that equaled the Crystal White. It grows rapidly and as shown in our illustration is a pure white variety and almost round in shape, although at times the turnips are a trifle more oblong than our picture indiiates. The flesh is white, solid, crispand when cooked is of the most delicious quality imaginable. In ordinary seasons it will mature in five or six weeks, and while the bulbs_are not quite so large as some sorts, oat they more than make upin quality what little they lackin size. Ifyou wish a splendid table turnip you will find Crystal White all that can be desired. Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, 41h. 50c, lb. $1.50.
Red or Purple Top Strap Leaf, Flat—Tops small; bulb mostly WHITE MODEL. above ground, of medium size and flat. Skin white below the surface and clear, bright purple above. Flesh white, sugary and blather te | well flavored. Very early, hardy and prolific. The leading standard, purely Americanvariety. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 4b 15c, Welb. 25c, lb 40c. Purple Ant 4 White Globe—This turnip we do not hesitate to rece ommend highly to the attention of all our customrs as it is certainly an acquisition, particularly to all those who prefer a round turnip to a flat one. Of very rapid growth, it matures large-sized, globular-shaped turnips ina remarkably short time. Flesh is pure white, owing to its rapid maturing qualities, it is always of a pleasant andagreeable flavor. On account ofits shape will yield far greater bulk than Red Top Strap Leaf Flat offered above, consequently it is really a more profitable variety. Itis a good keeper, excellent for winter use, and its attractive and handsome shape always make it a most excellent selling variety. You will make a mistake if you do not include Purple Top White Globe in your order. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 4 lb. 15c, % lb. 25c, Ib. 400. Cowhorn—Rapid growing, carrot-shaped, fine grained and of de- licious flavor. An excellent variety for table use. Pkt. 5c, oz. 100, \% Ib. 15c. % Ib. 26e, Ib. 40c. White Strap Leaf—A fine early white sort, and the best for table or market use, Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 4 Ib. 15c, % lb. 25e, 1b. 40c. Pomeranian White Globe—A desirable variety. Pkt. 50; om. 10c, % Ib. 15c, % lb. 25e, Ib. 40c. i Pkt. Bo, oz. 10c,%4 1b. 150e,
his toad Dutch—A splendid variety.
White Egg—Both flesh and skin are pure white. Pkt. 5c, oz. 100, % lb. 15c, Yelb. 25c, lb. 40c.
Golden Ball or Orange Jelly—Flesh a bright yellow. An excellent keeper. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 4 lb. 15c, % lb. 25c, lb. 450.
Yellow Aberdeen—kKound, flesh yellow. A good keeper. Pkt. 50, oz. 10c, 4 Ib. 150, % Ib. 25c, 1b. 45c.
Seven Top or Forester—Pkt. 5c oz. 10c, 4 Ib. 15c, lb. 45c. a ikon Stone—A small round variety. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 41b. 150,
A c.
Yellow Stone—Same as above, except in color. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c,
Y%lb. 15e, ¥ Ib. 25c, Ib. 40c.
A beautiful medium size white variety thatisunequaled fortableuse. Flesh white, _— solid, fine grained and entirely free from the ‘ coarseness so often found in this class of vege-
M@ tables. Wecannot too highly recommend it and hope none of our friends will fail to giveita trial this season.
Take our word for it, it willplease you. Pkt. 15c, oz. 25c.
‘EXTRA EARLY CHAMPION.
The earliest variety we have ever grown, and one of the best able turnips for general use. Pure white, top lightly shaded with ich purple, making a very handsome a eae sag It is an excellent ceper and sells readily in the markets. t. 10c, oz. 15¢c, %41b. 40c,
Z WHITE PERFECTION.
The best white turnip that can be grown for fall and winter use. It ls sweet, juicy, fine grained and tender. A great market turnip, and splendid onefor private gardens. Pkt. 10c,0z. 15c, 1b. 35c, lb. $1.00.
Extra Early Milan—A new white strap leaf, purple top variety, nd one of the earliest in cultivation. Flesh snowy white, solid, fine prained, and of the choicest quality. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 4lb. 15c, %4 Ib.
B5c, Ib. 50c.
Extra Early Munich—This handsome turnip is entirely distinct om any other variety, growing entirely above ground, pure white, with a bright purplish red top and few leaves, flesh fine and of good favor. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, Y4lb. 15c, lb. 25c, lb. 50c.
Extra Snowball—A small variety of very rapid growth, fine grained, weet and crisp. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 4 1b. 15c, 44 1b. 25c, lb. 45c.
White Norfolk—A standard field variety, growing to an immense bize and one of the best sorts for stock feeding. kt. 5c, oz. 10c, % Ib. 5c, 4 lb. 25ce, Ib. 40c.
‘Amber Globe—One of the best for a general crop. Hardy and pro- fuctive. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % Ib. 15c, % lb. 25c, Ib. 40c.
LAWN GRASS SEED.
OUR MIXTURES ARE MADE UP WITH EXTRA CLEANED SEED OF THE FINEST QUALITY.
Fine Mixed Lawn Grass—(Central Park Mixture.) For lawns of any extent we recommend this as our best mixture, to be sown three or four bushels to the acre, Price gt. 20c, Bootes: hd express or freight, at purchaser’s expense, qt. 15c, pk. $1.10, bu. $4.00.
Terrace Sod Mixture—This is a mixture of different grasses especially inf adapted for sowing on side hills. They are of rapid growth and take root
very quickly. The roots spread, and in this way prevent washouts, so ( common with the regular lawn mixtures. This combination of grasses will
roduce a rich green, velvety sward in about six weeks from sowing of seed.
xv $ on 85c er at., postpaid. By express or frelght, $1.75 per pk. .50 per bu.
vt Evergreen Mixed Lawn Grass—This is a good mixture but does not
include so great a numberof expensive grasses as the above. Price qt.15c,
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Iowa Gold Mine—(Dent) An early variety with ears of a good size and a rich golden yellow color. Kernels deep; cob small and a heavy
A. L. Goddard, of Northern Iowa. By mail, Ib. 40c, 3 lbs. $1.00, postpaid; by freight or express, pk. 50c, bu. $1.25.
ielder. By mail, lb. 25c, postpaid; by] King Philip—(Flint) Very early, usually Oc, bu. $1.50. ment or express, pk. 50c, bu. $1.25. matures three months after planting. Ears10] Golden Beauty — (Dent) The handsome Minnesota King—A yellow half dent that] to 12inches long. By mail, lb. 25c, postpaid; | yellow corn we have ever seen. By mail, | yields heavily on all soils. By mail lb. 25c, ak express or freight, pk. 50c, bu’ $1.50. 5e, Pompnaias by express or freight, p!
Longfellow—(Flint) A-variety that is pal ticularly adapted to the North. By mail, |} cone postpaid; by express or freight, p
ostpaid; by freight or express, pk. 50c, mproved Leaming—(Dent) Ears of good] 5Oc, bu. 50. ju. $1.25. size; cob small, with a deep kernel of a golden White Cap Yellow Dent—A heavy yielder d
White Flint—An early productive variety] vellow color.| Matures early. we mail, lb.fall soils. Kernels large yellow, tipped whit with good sized ears. It is valuable for many] 25c, postpaid; by express or eight, pk.]By mail, lb. 25c, postpaid; pk. 50c, b fertiens ha tir me Porte Cecneced, By me 59e, Dia Pane checks Gn OS $1.25.
-25c, postpaid; by freight or express, bu. akota Quesn—(Den most valuable va- $1.25.’ riety. By mail, Ib. 35c, 8 lbs. for $1.00; by SWEET FODDER. CORN.
Early Huron Dent—An extra early yellow] express or freight, pk. 6Oc, bu. $2.00. b dent that is desirable for the Northern States,J Red Cob Fodder Ensilage—The most desira-] An increasing demand has made usselect-wh where a quick ripening sortis required. fo reer ble variety; adapted to all sections of the coun-] we believe to be a variety unsurpassed for fodd Ib. 25c, Postpaid; by express or freight, pk.{try; it is sweet, tender and juicy; has short} It is abe oe growing corn with a great abun 50c, bu. $1.25. joints, abundance of leaves, and grows 12 feet or | dance o leaves, wonderfully tender stalk
Pride of the North—(Dent) Cob small, ker-fmore high. It is one of the heaviest cropping and gives by far the greatest yield per ac nels deep and compactly set on the cob; has} varieties in cultivation, producing 50 to 75 tons§ Every farmer and dairyman knows the valued yielded 100 bushels shelled cornperacre. Planted per acre. Lb. 25c, postpaid; pk.40c, bu. $1.25.].a good crop of fodder corn for feeding cattle du as late as July 1st, it has fully matured by Octo- Farmer’s Favorite — (Dent) Ripens early.fing the winter months. Wehave carefully teste berist. By mail, lb. 25c, postpaid; hy ex-| By mail, lb. 25c, postpaid by express or] OurSuperior FodderCornand find that it give
ress or freight, pk. 50c, bu. $1.25, 1U bus. freight, pk. 50c, bu, $1.50 almost double the nourishment of common v: Bi 1.00. Hickory King—(Dent) Thelargest pure whitefricties. Price by express or freight, pk. 50
King of the Earlies—One of the earliest yel-J Dent cornincultivation. By mail, lb. 25c,post-] bu. $1.75, 10 bus. $16.00. low dent corns in cultivation, originated by Mr. paid; by express or freight, pk. 75c, bu. $2.
HE GREAT YELLOW PLINT GoRN, 4 Oo y et st e The orn for the Extreme North
The greatest of all the flint varieties. Ears long, of rich yel- low color. Enormously productive, outyielding any field corn we have ever grown. Will prove to be of the greatest value to the farmers ofthe far North. Ripens earlier than any of the flints. Don’t failto try it if you want a big yielding flint corn. Lb. 35c, 3 lbs.8 CO; postnsad pk. 50c, bu. $1.'75, bag (214 bus.) $4.00.
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Alfred Rose, Yates County, N. Y., Raised 213 Bushels of Shelled Mastadon Corn on One ‘Acre. A Heavier Yield by Over Twenty-five Per Cent than Any Other Variety.
We are Headquarters for Chis Corn.
Fred Newman, Ferry, Mich., writes: From four quarts of your Early Mastadon Seed Corn I raised 98 bushels. Your seed gives perfect satisfaction.
Don’t Grow a Poor Yielding Zorn o% when for alittle more you can buy our Heavy Yielding Early Mastadon.
THE WONDER OF THE CORN WORLD.
Since its introduction more seed of this variety has been sold than any sort ever in- troduced, and more bushels of it are now used by the seed trade in filling orders than any other variety of fieldcorn, This in itselfis a great recommendation for the merit of the Mastadon Gorn. The Mastadon Corn has the longest grains and largest ears of any 100-day corn in cultivation and will out-yield any corn inthe world. In the celebrated American Agriculturist corn contest it far out-yielded every other yellow corn in America. Alfred Rose, of Yates County, N. Y , grew on one acre 15,898 libs. ofears or 213 bushels of shelled corn, and George Cartner, Pawnee County, Neb., grew from one acre 11,380 Ibs. of ears or 171 bushels of shelled corn. The largest yield of cornever known in Ohio was a field of Mastad6n grown on the Sage farmin 1894. We can pro- duce any amount of testimonials from reliable farmers of yields of over 100 bushels shelled corn per acre. It is the strongest grower and largest yielding field corn in cultivation. It husks easy for so large acorn and shells easy and has the longest grains of any kind we know of. Any one wishing proof of the above yield can obtainsame by writing Alfred Rose, of Penn Yan, Yates County, N. ¥. We have each year carefully selected our stock of this corn until now we have a fixed pure type of this wonderful elding corn, and to obtain the genuine pure stock direct from the originator buy onlyofus. 1,600 grains have been counted on one cob. Ears average 9 to 11 and 12 inches long,
0 to 36 rows on the cobs,many stalks bearing 8 to 5 large ears, some ears weigh- ing 2 lbs. each and the most handsome shape ever seen. We do not think too much ean be claimed for this wonderful wariety. Lb. 25c. postpaid; by express or freight, pk. 50c, bus. $1.75, 5 bus. $7.50, 10 bus. $14.00.
Cuban Giant Ensilage Corn.
Unequaled in Yield and Unsurpassed in Quality.
The introaucer, a grower oflarge experience, says: ‘‘The grains are pure white and
very large, broad and long, and very showy, and of stronger vitality than any variety in
cultivation, a very strong pointinits favor. The fodder grows on the stalks in great
quantities and of the finest flavor, It is the best milk corre of all the field ensilage
corns, being almost as sweet and tender as sugar corn. t will out-yield the Red Cob
Ensilege Corn, and is much more valuable because some 10 to 12 days earlier. Itis the
most t ensilage corn I have found in my seventeen years’ experience, and will hold the trade of all who give it a trial.”
Lb. 350, 3 lbs. $1.00, postpaid; by express or freight, pk. 650, bu. $2.00,
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BROMUS INERMIS!
Outyields Alfalfa. All Cattle Like It. One Sowing Will Stand for 10 Years Recommended by the U. S. Experimental Stations.
THE ONLY GRASS FOR THE ARID REGIONS OF AMERICA.
The finest fodder grass for stock, excelling in nutritiousness Ihave grown it successfully and productiveness the well-known Alfalfa, and succeeds in ear ever known in the arid re. drought-stricken districts where all other grasses fail. In many et failed. Itwil sections of this country such a grass has long been sought after, not alone by private individuals, but by the Department of Agriculture at Washington, D. C., which has been experimenting with this wonderful variety at its experimentel stations in the arid regions. Following we
ublish a letter from the Experimental Grass Station at Garden City, Kansas: ird e height, four feet; highest
Experimental Grass Station, Garden City, Kansas, says: ‘We §f stalks, five feet six inches. L are exceedingly fond of it have grown ‘Bromus Inermis’ successfully, and think it is to be the com- and fatten rapidly when fed with it. the best way to grow it iseto plow. ing grass for the arid regions of the West. Sow it about the first of very shallow early in the spring, sowing peas or clover, if you can, so as April, and about twenty-five pounds per acre.’" re get : eee phir to ie ee ae prcur all pct nd Plow cight
i i atest boon to'the arid districts ‘© twelve inches deep the last o ay, and sow on fresh plowing up to wien dikceencedt Monee ts he yor ay sections, but it } the middle of June for early; sow the last half of August for late; harrow can be raised on almost all kinds of soil, and in any climate, It } lightly in either case, In six months or a year after grass is firmly rooted being a native of Russia makes it particularly desirabie for our North- J harrow smooth. t west, and it is adapted to such states as Texas, Colorado, Kansas, Mrs. Mary R. Bishop, Mapleton, N. D., writes: “I wish to rec- Montana, and, in fact, all that are subject to drought. ommend to your patrons, Bromus Inermis, which I bought of youa year
Description—It originated in Russia, and is recommended on ac- | 280 last April. We thought our hard winters would kill it out, but this count of the manner in which it has stood on the Hungary plains where | SPting it was up and green a foot before any other vegetation, and at the dry, sterile nature of the country, and the long continued droughts J heading stands a perfect mass, four feet high. The men all around here makes so many plants secumb, This Bromus, however, stands well, and | think it is the finest grass in the world, andI am safe in saying it will has been known for thirty years to stand when such robust crops as Al- J cut four tons per acre. The horses are crazy forit. Not enough can be falfa have been destroyed. It gives a luxuriant crop, particularly on | 4id in favor of this splendid grass. fresh sandy loam soil, and where the climate is warm. It is found that S.M. Tracy, Director Mississippi Experimental Station, says: animals eatit greedily, whether in the green or in the dry state, so that J “‘‘Bromus Inermis’ endures the summer heat and drought much better it can be used as mown or saved for winter use. The seed is sown in the } than the Rescue Grass, and being A prsenalets is much more permanent. early spring. It is also useful in filling up gaps where Alfalfa or Clover Like nearly all grasses it makes best growth on rich soils, but even on crops have failed. It will stand under favorable conditions for 12 ears, | thin and barren fields it is one of the best. Seed is produced sparingly and give as much food in one month as Alfalfa gives in three montis, and is hard to obtain in this country,”’
W.R. Gluyas, White Earth, Dak., writes: “I think the Bromus Price 35c. perlb, 3 lbs. $1.00, postpaid; By freight or express Inermis you are aching is the most valuable addition to farm seeds ever | 10 Ibs. $2.00, one hundred pounds, $17.50. a . ¥
PN NY NN I Or ry ery Ten SEED POTATOES. RNa
Peck, busheland barrel lots sent by freight or express at purchasersexpense.
EARLY OHIO. AIIERICAN WONDER.
This is recognized everywhere as Rather long, white, late sort of the leading variety for early use and splendid pecpinn qualities. One of more largely grown than any other | the best for ate use. By mail, lb. sort. Matures very early and is of | 25c, postpaid; Pk. 50c, bu. $1.50, excellent quality, “By mail, lb.25c, | bbl. $3.50. post aid; Pk. 50c, bu. $1.50, bl. $3.50.
2S PASM VZ SEPA IZINIZ SANTANA SEARIA SI TASTED RURAL NEW YORKER.
Medium early. Skin whitish color.
b , Slight. t i > FOR $2.00 2 2 ef BERR Bee
bbl.
ear (1896) yielded 18,513 ry 8,712 pounds of hay or
ALGOMA.
Desirable for general use. Matures Tb, 366, postpaid; EX" O05, bo eee . 35c, postp : - 60c, bu. $1. bbl. $4.00 , : :
EARLY SUNRISE.
Extra early oblong potato of a light color. Heavy yielder and tan keeper. By mail, lb. 25c, postpaid; Pk. 50c, bu. $1.75, bbl. $4.00. !
THORBURN.
A heavy yielding early variety of splendid quality. Extensively grown in e e coer oper che oblong. Es abe ie
iy mail - 250, postpaid; Pk. . bu. $1.75, bbl. $4.00. : ;
We will send you the following splendid assortment. It is a collection hard to beat,
2 Pecks Algoma. 1 Peck Early Sunrise. 1 Peck American Wonder.
Selected Minnesota Early Obio,
We have the best type of Early Ohio on the market at the present time and it is an acknowledged fact that all large porte growers prefer ‘our Northern Seed Potatoes to those grown in other sections. They are hardier, healthier in habit of growth | and keep longer in fine condition, _ frRaee. pep yi : Re ere:
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CATALOGUE OF SEEDS, PLANTS, BULBS aND FRUITS.
Dwar Essex Rape.
The best forage plant for the sheep growers of America.
It is highly recom- mended by Protessor
BZ LZ LI; Shaw, of the Minne, GEOR SHEEP FOOD. Stations end seny
other leading authori- ties on stock feeding. It has yielded ten tons of green forage per acre and has twice the feeding value of green clover. | Sheep, swine, cattle and poultry eat it readily, but it is particular ly desirable for sheep on account of its fattening qualities. Rape will do well in almost any soil, but give best results on corn land. > Prof. Shaw says: ‘“On54 acres of rape, after winter rye had been removed, 537 sheep and lambs were fat- tened thereon, and 1s steers fed for 59 day:. The lowest average gain on lambs fed on rape alone was seven to eight pounds per month. Sow it like
corn, or broadcast.”” Price: lb. 25c, postpaid; by freight or express, lb. 20c, 10 lbs $1.25, 100
tps. $8-0° ALSIKE OR SWEDISH CLOVER.
nd on rich moist soils yields an enormous quantity of hay forms a thick bottom and increases the yicld of hay,
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/ Hardiest of all the clovers a or pasturage. Valuable for sowing with other clovers or grasses, as it Best Grade, per lb. 25c, postpaid; pk. $2.00, push. $7.75.
SACALINE Another remarkable forage plant, said to endure the severest
¢ drought with impunity and to luxuriate in the poorest
soils, producing enormous crops. It grows to a height of 10 or 12 feet, and can be cut two or three times in the season. Valuable as a soil enricher. Seed per
pkt. 100, oz. 60c. SEKREBELLA The Greatest Honey Producing Plant in the ¢ World. Thousands of bee-keepers in all parts of : America will hail with delight the introduction of this, the best of all plants for bees. Ata great expense we have secured the true seed of this splendid variety, and earnestly advise every one who has any bees to include a few pounds of it in their order this season. Its nutritive value is superior to Red Clover and the yield much heavier. Serredella also has the peculiarity of thriving on any soiland doing equally wellin any locality. All kinds of cattle like it and sheep are particularly fond of this splendid plant. Our supply has been obtained direct and the seed which we offer is of the finest quality. Lb. 40c, 3 lbs. $1.00, postpaid.
CRIMSON CLOVER An annual variety, largely used
¢ inthe south for feeding green
and forhay. It gives an enormous ield in fodder and after being
Fe at aac until frost. Per lb. 20c, postpaid; per 100 Ss. 50.
THE WONDERFUL SAND VETCH.
(wicia Villosa.) The Washington Department of Agriculture estimates the value of a Rest under crop of this Vetch as equivalent to putting into the ground $16 to $45 worth o commercial fertilizers. One important feature is, that a sowing made in August or Septembercovers the ground before winter sets in and prevents washing of the soil during the winter and early spring, i + thus effecting a great saving of soluble mineral fertilizers contained in soil, which otherwise would wash or leach
out. Itcan also be sownin April, and will be ready to cut by the middle of July, the second growth affording excellent equal to 8 to 4 tons when cured
hog pasture during the summer. "The yield of green forage varies from 10 to 15 tons per acre, u as dried hay. Sow in drills using 30 pounds per acre. Per lb. 25c, postpaid; 10 lbs. $1.00; in lots of 25 lbs. or over, bi
freight or express, at 7c. per lb.
ARTICHOKE KOOTS.
Giant White—The great food for hogs. These are grown from tubers the same as potatoes, and are the finest food that can be raised for hogs and sheep, as they prefer them to anything. This, together with their wonderful yield, 500 to 1,000 bushels to the acre, makes them by far the cheapest as well as the most valuable feed for this class of stock. By mail postpaid, lb. 30c, 4 lbs. $1.00; by express or freight at purchaser’s expense, pk. 50c, bus. $1.50, barrel of $ bus. (enough for one acre) $3.50.
BONANZA KING OATS.
Yields of over 100 bushels per acre.are common with this vari- ety, and some have reached the enormous yield of over 140 bushels to the acre, There’s money in an oat of this kind for a good farmer, and the intelligent farmer is never slow to profit by the experience of others. This last year was a good one for crops in the Northwest, and as usual Bonanza King outyielded every other variety we tested by over twenty-five pee Lb. 35c, 3 lbs. $1.00, postpaic. ; by freight or express, pk. 50c, bu. $1.50, bag (24 bu.) $3.00, 10 bu. $11.00.
FARMERS, ATTENTION!
We want every farmer who receives our Cata- logue this season to try our Early Mastadon Corn and Early Wonder Wheat, and to induce you to give them a trial we will send one bushel of each
FOR ONLY $3.00.
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MISGELLANEOUS LIST OF
Grasses, Clovers and other Farm Seed
Grasses and Clovers are Subject to Market Fluctuations. Should our present Stock Become Exhausted we will Fill Orders at Market Prices.
A REQUEST.—Write us for SPECIAL PRICES on Grasses, Clover Seeds and Millet in Large Lots.
Meadow Fescue or English Blue Grass—A splendid pasture grass for sowing with other grasses. Does well in almost any soil. Per lb. 25c, postpaid; by express or freight, 10 lbs. $1.25, 100 lbs. 87.50
Sweet Vernal—uUseful for mixing with other grasses. Very sweet scented. Per lb. 35c, postpaid.
Rhode Island Bent Grass—A valuable perennial for lawns and pas- turage. Much like Red Top, though smaller. Thrives on light, dry soils as well as on rich, moist ones. For lawn purposes, if used alone, tt shou d be sown at the rate of about forty pounds per acre; for pasture if used alone twenty-four pounds per acre. Per Ib. Bbc. postpaid. By express or freight, 10 lbs. $1.85, 100 Ibs. $17.50.
Perennial or English Rye Grass—A fine grass for permanent pas- tures or mixing with other grasses for the lawn. Per 1b. 20c, postpaid; by express or freight, 10 lbs. 85c, 100 Ibs. $8.00.
Creeping Bent Grass—A rapid growing grass, which does best on moistlands. Per lb. 35c, postpaid.
Meadow Foxtail—An erect perennial, in appearance slightly resem- bling Timothy. Valuable for permanent pastures and does best on good, moderately moist soil. If sown alone use 25 pevnee 1o the acre. Per Hebe Postpaid. By express or freight, 25 lbs. $6.00, 100 ibs.
Medium Red Clover—Excellent for pasturage or hay, valuable as a gteen manure, and should be in all grass mixtures. First quality, lb. 25ce, postpaid; by freight or express, pk. $2.25, bu. $8.50.
Mammoth Red Clover—Best Grade, lb. 25c, postpaid; by freight or express, pk. $2.25, bu. $8.25.
White Clover—Valuable for mixing with lawn grass. Lb. 35c, 3 Ibs. $1.00, postpaid.
Timothy—Carefully cleaned seed. Lb. 20c, postpaid; by express or freight, pk. 75c, bu. $2.50.
Kentucky Blue Grass—Extra Cleaned.
eight or express, pk. 50c, bu. $1.50.
Orchard Grass—It is a splendid pasturage grass. Extra cleaned seed, lb. 25c, postpaid; by express or freight, pk. '7Oc, bu. $2.50.
Red Top—(Choice.) Lb. 30c, postpaid; by freight or express. pk. 60c, bu. $2.00. ; : A
Improved German Millet—One of the best forage plants there is
own. AJl kinds of stock are exceedingly fond of it, and eat it readily. Eo. 20c, 3 lbs. 50c, postpaid; by freight or express, pk. 40c, bu. 1.00, bag (2% bu’) $2 25.
Hungarian Millet—One of the most valuable annual soiling plants. Lb. 20c, 8 lbs. 50c, postpaid; pk 40, bu. $1.00, bag (244bu.) $2.35.
Common Millet—The well-known variety. Bu. 85c.
Minnesota Sugar Cane—One of the best green fodder plants. All kinds of stock are exceedingly fond of it. 5 noeaits by
Lb. 25c, postpaid; by
Lb. 25c freight or express, lb. 15c, 10 lbs. 75c, 42 lbs. (1 bu.) 8 Broom Oorn Evergreen—The variety most generally grown. Lb. 25c, postpaid; by freight or express, pk. '75c, bu. (42 Ibs.) $2.25.
Brush is postpaid; by freight or
Broom Corn Japanese—The earliest variety in cultivation. fine and long. ib. 35c, 3 Ibs. $1.00, express, pk. 75c, bu. (42 Ibs.) $2.50.
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May’s Famous Grass Mixtures
The Mixtures offered below are made up with the greatest care and include onl such grasses as are adapted for the purposes for which We offer no cheap mixtures; they are generally wort
NOTICE—At the prices quoted we put the seed up in bags and deliver it on board cars — If you desire a few pounds by mail, add 8c. per lb. to the price named to cover
Lbs. Per Per
per acre. Ib. 100 Ibs No. 1. May’s “Rapid Gr wiage Mixture—This is made up of quick grow- ng grasses and clov that will produce a big crop in about five
months from timé seed is SOWN........ccscccs0e ccsecessesessanceceessees Been aa +. 20 $0.15 $18.00 No.2. May’s ‘‘Meadow Mixture”—A combination of such varieties as Or- chard Grass, Timothy, Red Clover, Can Blue Grass, English Rye
and several others desirable for this purpose.........-..... patipaeUacasas carota 18 16.00
: PERMANENT PASTURE MIXTURES. For Light Soils. A splendid mixture. ¥F Mod Soils
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Sainfoin—(Esparcette.) It is a most valuable clover for dry, chal sandy soils, and is extensively grown in England. Sow 15 Ibs. per a Pkt. 5c, lb.25c, postpaid; freight, 10 lbs. $1.00; 50 lbs. $4.
Flax—Per Ib. 20c, postpaid. Write for prices on large lots.
Buckwheat, Silver Hull—Grain a light gray color, Pkt. 10c, 25c, postpaid; express or freight, pk. 40c, bu. $1.50. !
Buckwheat, Japanese—Wonderfully productive; has been known yield 100 bushels per acre. Lb. gee 3 Ibs. $1.00, postpaid; express or freight, pk. 50c, bu. $1.50.
Spring Rye, Dakota Mammoth—The heaviest yielding varie Lb. 30c, postpaid, pk. 60c, bu. $1.50.
Giant Spurry—(True.) The great ite. 38 Plant so extensively adv tised of late. Sow 20 Ibs. per acre. Will fiourish in_any soil. Lb. 26) postpaid; by express or freight, 10 lbs. $1.00, 25 Ibs. $2.00.
Spring Vetches or Tares—(Vicia Sativa.) Splendid feed for ho and also a most vatuable fertilizer. Sow about 150 ibe. per acre. 20c, postpaid; by freight, 10 Ibs. 75c, 100 Ibs. $5.50.
Lathyrus Silvestris—(Flat Pea). Makes good food for catt! horses, hogs, etc., and is a great fertilizer. Does well in any soil. P 10e, oz. 20ce, Ib. $1.50, postpaid. |
Teosinte—A famous annual fodder plant whose yield is surprising t agricultural world. Grows eight or ten feet high and has yielded tons of fodder per acre. Per pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, \% lb. 50c, 1b. $1.50,
Kaffir Corn—One of the best things offered of late years for a fora
lant. The heads contain small white seeds which make an excellen
our. They are greedily eaten by horses and cattle, and make excellen food for ponte either fed in the grain or ground and cooked. Pkt. oz. 10¢, lb. 80e, 41bs. $1.00. poatnass; by express or freight, 1 Ibs. 500, 50 Ibs. $2.00, 100 ibs. $8.50.
Wild Rice—Valuable as an attraction for wild fowls and is sown i large quantities along the edges of ponds, lakes and streams. Also d sirable as a forage page on inundated lands. Per oz. 10e, 1b. 30c, ipa. aaa postpaid; by express or freight, 10 lbs. $1.40, “Or
GREAT WESTERN CORN.
Iowa, and in fact, all but the northern tier of states along the Canadi Ibs. $1.00, postpaid; pk. 60c, bu. $2.00,
DAKOTA QUEEN CORN.
It is beyond a doubt, the earliest Dent corn ever introduced, and is the most valuable addition to the list of corn in many years, It is far ahead of Pride of the North, King of the Earlies, Early Butler, and in fact all the Dent varieties in earliness. This new corn can be grown in the extreme Northern states where heretofore only the Flint corn has! been ‘bineaer It is of a ight ne i oe. $1 op Teteniie oe a a very long, deep grain. ; ce, 8. -00, postp “i iC, bu. $2 00, bag (2% bush.) $4.25. :
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Agricultural rep: is successful in this territory, orage plants in cultivation. jeld twelve tons to the acre. ond of it. han on almost any other food. he richest milk and butter. ost cannot heave or throw them out in the tand for ten years, and instead of impoveris Asa fertilizing and land-enric verily making the desert
is to sow broadcast about 15 ondition, but on very weedy land or clean gravel boor, put about three pounds more. You cannot
he first year, but do not get discouraged if the plants are on an avera bf ten inches apart, little slim single stems, about four or six inches high, ns per acre next year, and the next it will be as good as ever it will, and stand that way for ten years. It is best to sow with grain. will lose no time but can have acrop from your land every year. In fact it does better to have it shaded when young, same time that you do spring grain. Ib. 30c, 3 lbs. 15 Tbs. enough for one acre)
Nour prospect is good that you will get four to
hing crop it has no equal. } rt blossom like the rose. hinnest sandy soil,and thrives in the greatest drouth. The best method ounds per acre where the land is in good
Alfalfa, and we wish you would write us before placing large orders.
Excellent for fowls and as an egg producing food it is un- equaled. be grown. for fuel. press or freight, 10
Straw bright, strong and not apt to
immenee yielder and one that is certain to give perfect satisfac- ion,
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make money this season, you King Oats end Mastadon orn, the three heavy cropping farm favorites.
FIVE GOOD REASONS WHY “EARLY WONDER” SHOULD BE
SOWN BY EVERY FARMER IN ATIERICA.
1. It’s the heaviest yielding wheat in the world. 2. It’s perfectly hardy and can be grown in any section. It’s early, and this alone is avaluable point. 4. It makes the choicest flour and is the best milling wheat we know of. 6. It will in- crease your crops and bring you more money per acre than any other wheat.
Prices for 1898: By mail, pkt. (2 oz.) 10c, 1b. 30c, 4 Ibs. $1.00, Pose ob: by freight or express, pk. 65c, 4 bush. $1.00, bush. $1.75, bag (214 bush.) $4 25, 5 bush.
. CAUTION,.—We have not sold an ounce of this variety to any dealer or seedsman, and the true stock can only be procured direct from us this season. We caution our friends about this for fear some unprincipled dealers will take advantage of the great reputation this wheat has, and palm off some old worthless wheat for the Early Wonder. et your neighbors to order with you and you can all save money on lots of 5 bushels.
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ALFALFA OR WONDER CLOVER. ,
orts from the Northwest confirm that Lucerne and that it is one of the greatest Under proper management it will I All classes of stock are exceedingly Horses will do more work and keep in finer condition It makes the largest quantity of The roots are so long and grow so deep winter. hing the soil, enriches it.
One sowing will
It is Grows on the
or sand that is very get any crop from it,
Oats are the best. (Try Bonanza KingOats.) Thus you
Sow at the
Price extra cleaned seed,
5c, postpaid; by express or freight, lb. 20c, $2.00, bu. $7.50.
OTICE—Prices may be lower when you are ready to buy
MAMMOTH RUSSIAN SUN FLOWER.
This is the largest and heaviest yielding variety that can The leaves make good fodder and the stocks are used Per oz. 5c, per lb. 20c,3 lbs. 50c postpaid; by ex- Tbs. 75c, 100 lbs. $4.50.
CHASIPION BARLEY. Acarefullyimproved Barley weitiilax ge) Reavy: well filled heads. lodge even on richland. An
Per Ib. 25c, postpaid; by express or freight, pk. 500,
MAY’S FAMOUS FLOWER®°SEEDS.
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For years we have made a specialty ‘of choice varieties of Flower Seeds, and our constantly increasing trade in this line and the thousands testimonials received prove that they are giving perfect satisfaction. ‘There is no firm in the world who uses greater care than ‘Ourselves regardi the purity and high quality of the seeds which they supply. TheGovernment Report on a test of over one million packets which were orde from us by the Department of Agriculture, showed the high average of over 99 per cent pure seed. This, as you can readily see, is a markable showing for such a large quantity. :
EVERY YEAR WE GIVE AWAY [IORE FLOWER SEEDS THAN SOME FIRMS SELL.
This has been our rule since we first entered the seed business, and every season we put up thousands and thousands of sapers for free distrib:
tion among our patrons. ‘This year we have put up more than ever, and we know our friends will be greatly pleased with the extra packages th will receive, as the selection includes a number of new and choice varieties. :
A FEW POINTERS REGARDING FLOWER SEEDS.
In following closely the brief hints given below on sowing and cultivating flowers, amateurs cannot but succeed well in raising flowers from o seeds and to their entire satisfaction. One thing must always stand predominent in the minds of those who really want to be successful in their ef. forts to raise flowers, viz, the fact that all flower seeds must be carefully treated according to the conditions of their nature; if this principle is ri idly adhered to, success will be assured. ees
The Soil—This is one of the most important things to be considered, and strict attention should be paid to its preparation. For flowersa light loam is best adapted, mixed with a smal proportion of sand, sufficient to render it porous; it should be deeply dug and thoroughly pulverized, fer. tilizing it with an abundance of well-rotted manure, according to the chdracter of the plant to be raised, some doing better in poorer soil; but fo the general run of flowers, well tilled and well manured soil brings the best results,
owing—Too much attention cannot be paid to sowing seeds with proper care, for herein, in a great many cases, lies the secret of the successfi rdener. Too light ortoo heavy acovering of seeds often produces the most disastrous results, For example; a customer of ours complained tha is Lobelia seed failed to make even an appearance of growth; upon inquiry we found that he had sown and covered it with two inches of soil; w jointed out his error, and gave him more seed, instructing him to scatter it merely on top of soil, and to press smooth with some flat-instrument, he result wasjust exactly what we expected. He wrote, stating that he never had such fine growth in anything before. A simple rule to follow is, never sow fine seed deeper than half an inch; extra fine seed on surface only, pressing the soil firmly; coarse heavy seed from one to two inches; water lightly and often, until seeds are started, then night and morning will be sufficient. :
Transplanting—To procure strong and healthy plants, transplanting is a process which should never be neglected. It gives the plant strength, symmetry and beauty, and renews its life to a marked degree. Transplant from seed bed when plants are two inches high, into pots, boxes, o whatever place intended; if the plants seem to go back, and wither a little, don’t think they are about to die; it is only the homesickness of a young life leaving the place ofits birth. A few days will suffice for them to lift their heads, when attention and due care will do the rest
All flower seeds sent free by mailon receipt of price. Full cultural directions are given on back of each package, and if such in. structions are followed out, success is certain. t 5
QUEEN CARNATIONS. # Carnations far surpass even them in size of flowers, freedom of
A a bloom and wonderful coloring. They are easily grown from seed, bloom:|
Thousands of packets sold last year and praises from every | ing freely in about ten weeks from the time seed is started, and the beau.
section prove they are favorites wherever grown. The greatestnov- | tiful shades and colorings ranging from pure white to deep scarlet, with
elty introduced in many years was the Marguerite Carnation which many blotched and striped in the most charming manner, never fail to
caused such a great sensation several years ago, but these Queen § attract attention, You will ‘make a mistake if you do not get a packet of these beauties. Pkt. 20c,3 Pkts. 50c.
— eS SSS ; | THE ROYAL MARIGOLD. : ‘ PNA TIONS ) Introduced from Europe. The flowers are of an p e | immense size and a rich golden yellow. |For bedding DRIAL ERS col @ Pa { = —, iJ
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or use in boxes it is one of the grandest plants that
quite along time during thesummer season, It requires no Pepet to grow the Royal lis fine, after all danger of frost is over, and in a few weeks you will have these lovely flowers in abundance. Pkt.
COCKSCOIIB, GLASGOW PRIZE.
These are grand flowers for theopen ground. Their mammoth crimson heads arc | very showy and attractive, while they are as easily grown as the commonest annual and certainly much more valuable, as their odd appearance always attracts attention in the flower garden. Pkt. 10c
THE ARABIAN PRIMROSE.
A grand flowering annual, growing in upright bushy form about two feet high. Blossoms freely from seed the first season, and it is no uncommon occurrence for a | single plant to produce from 150 to 200 spikes of beautiful primrose yellow shaded flowers, all of which are handsomely marked at the opening of the flower with five black spots that change to maroon on the second day and on the third day they canppeat entirely, leaving the flower a clear bright yellow. It is undoubtedly one of tlie grandest introduc. tions of late years and a plant that should bein every flower garden. Pkt.20c,3pkts.50Oc.
ABYSSINIAN BANANA
(Musa Ensete.) This is one of the handsomest and most pic- turesque of the Banana family, Asa solitary plant in a jar or when grownsingly orin groups on the lawnit hasavery ma- jestic tropical effect, and must be seen to be thoroughly appre- ciated. Sow the seed early in the house, and transplant when the weather becomes warm,
Pkt. 20c. SMILAX SEED.
In many respects the Smilax is the most useful, and 1t is cer- tainly one of the most graceful climbers which adorn the house Or conservatory; for bouquets and floral decoration it is in- dispensable. Soak the seed in warm water twelve hours and plant in pots, in hot-bed or house, in February or March, and keep in moist place. Plant in a 2-inch pot. Tender, peren- aed climber; 10 feet. Pkt.
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CUCUMBER \
Itis a great w hee grown these lovely flowers you w mg stems, and range in color from th t purple and richestsbrown and maroon, bose of the petunia, and are borne in profusion,
pkts. 25c.
Antirrbinum Sunrise.
The most beautiful dwarf growing bushy va- ty ever introduced. Flowers are a handsome hade of yellow and produced in great profusion he entire season. It is not only desirable for beds nd groups but also for pot culture, the charming ight blossoms and upright habit of the plant aking it very desirable for this purpose. Pkt.10c,
pkts. 25c. Bartonia Aurea.
A charming annual which grows to a height of bout 12 inches and produces hundreds of bright olden flowers through the summer months. The ants are strong and thrifty in habit of growth nd succeed in almost any location or soil. Give it trial, it will please you. Pkt. 5c.
| Four 0’ Wlocks.
Marvel of Peru.
These are well established favorites in the old- pshioned gardens, and deservedly, for in a favorable eason they snce a grand effect from their mass, {bloom and dense foliage. The habit of the plant 8 strong from its earliest stages of growth and is 0 easily grown that they have always been popular or the open garden. The seed we offer will produce he finest flowers. Pkt. 5c.
Everyone loves this old For cutting to be used in bouquets, ete.
Seed sown in the open ground will bloom early and jummer season. Pkt. 10c.
This is the most novel and gigantic variety indeed
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sirable for bouquets, etc., as they will keep for quite a while a ect by ourselves from Europe where this variety originated.
Salpiglossis Grandi Flora.
onder to us that these are not found in every gar ould not be without them,
‘e most delicate shades of light blue and straw color to the sea -shaped flowers somewhat resemb
jude them when ordering.
The quaint funnel Be sure and inc
Giant Double Bachelor’
; 3 -fashioned favorite, but few are aware of the ma lowers of this strain are so perfected that they often measure from t , itis one of the most desir.
California White Poppy.
which measure seven or eigh
ure imaginable. your order.
FOR 25 CENTS « «
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AND FRUI TS.
_ Wild Cucumber.
For covering porches, trellises or any thing where a climber can be used this is certainly the best |
_ plant we know of, if you want , shadeearlyinthe season. It grows to a height of 20 or 30 feetina remarkably short space of time and is covered with a profusion of sweet scented white flowers fol- lowed by prickly seed pods. The leaves are a bright green and so abundantly produced that it fur- nishes plenty of shade. Pkt. 5c, oz. 35c.
Centaurea Marguerite.
Distinct from all other Cen- taureas and undoubtedly one of the most beautiful flowers of late introduction. Theplantsare easily raised from seed and grow toa height-of fifteen or eighteen inches. The charming white flowers are produced on long stems and very fter being cut. We offer seed imported Pkt. 10c, 3 pkts. 25c.
UICKEST CLIMBER KNOWN
den, as we know that if you had The graceful blossoms are borne on
Pkt. 10c,
Giant Golden Qoreopsis.
A graceful and profuse blooming plant with strikingly beautiful flowers of a rich golden color, which remain in bloom allthe summer. The long, thin stems makes it particularly valuable for bou- quets, while its abundance of bloom and length of season that it flowers, makes it almost invaluable for bedding. Pkt. 10c.
Foraget-Me-Not.
(Myosctis.)
Beautiful little plants producing bright star-like flowers in great profusion during the summer sea- son. They arein reality perennials, but will bloom the first season if seed is sown early in the house and transplanted to the open garden. They thrive best in moist shady situations.
Alpine Blue—A_charming variety with light sky blue blossoms, Pkt. 10c.
Palustrus—Rich blue, with white eye. The true old ‘‘Forget-me-not.” Pkt. 10c.
Victoria Blue—Plants grow from five to seven inches high and fifteen inches in circumference. Flowers sky blue and _bornein the greatest profu- sion. A perfect gem, Pkt. 10c.
PEt. 5c.
xed—Assorted varieties. $ Button.
mprovement made in them this past two or three years. The utiful shades and colors.
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rvelous i wo to three inches in diameter and present the most bea able flowers that can be grown. ion of blossoms during the entire
produce a profus'
in all this Its appearance is
imposing,
grand class of flowers.
with its enormous blossoms, many of tinches indiameter. The color icate white and the petals are of the daintiest text- Don’t fail to include it when making up Pkt. 10c.
Sweet Rocket or Hesperis.
Fragrant flowers which bloo It isin flower the wh Give it
m freely the entire season. ed is sown early will ffer contains both please you.
reality a perennial, but if se the first year. The mixture we offer ite and purple varieties and is certain to atrial. Pkt. 5c.
SINT NIAAA SIS
We will send one Packet each:
ANTIRRHINUI1 SUNRISE. CENTAUREA MARGUERITE. SALPIGLOSSIS GRANDI FLORA. BARTONIA AUREA.
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REAP SALSA
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THE CHOICEST VARIETIES.
/} Primrose Pink—One of the most beautiful Blue Danube—Lovely flowers of a light blue shade. The plants
varieties we know of. The flowers are deeply cut and have | are strong growers and produce their flowers in the greatest abundance, Pkt 15 long petals like a Japanese Chrysanthemum. Color, delicate | 2 pkts. 25c.
pink. Pkt. 15c. 2 pkts. 25c. New Victoria—The colors include many extremely delicate and Se ors.
Harlequin—A gaily colored variety with blotched and | shades. Flowers very double and about fourinchesacross: mixed col kt 10 marked blossoms that are exceedingly bright and showy. St. Paul Beauty—A very distinct class, with beautiful quilled flowers. Habi Pkt. 10c compact and pyramidal. Height12to18inches. Pkt. 10c.
White Star—Mammoth white flowers often measuring omet—A beautiful new and very distinct Aster. The flowers are very larg three inches in diameter. The best white Aster that has ever measuring from 3 to 4 inchesin diameter. Pink, with white margin. kt. 1 been offered. Pkt. 20c, 3 pkts. 50c. May’s Miniature—A profuse flowering variety, of dwarf, compact habi Crown—A brilliant and showy class of Asters,each flower | Pkt. 10c. of which has a distinct white center. Wonderfully free bloom- German—Flowers are large and double Mixed, allcolors, Pkt. 10c. ing. Pkt. 10c. Globe Peony-Flowered—Earliest of the Asters; flowers of enormous size Mixed. Pkt. 10c. ‘
Victoria White—Grows to a height of fifteen or eighteen inches and is one the standard white sorts. Pkt. 10c. :
Mignon Mixed—Rather dwarfin habit. Plants bear an immense number blooms. Flowers similar to Victoria class but smaller. Pkt. 10c.
Tall German Mixed—A large growing clsss producing flowers of all shad andcolors. Pkt. 5c.
Dwarf Pyramidal Bouquet, Mixed—Grows about twelve inches high an produces its flowers very freely. Prt. 10c.
Tall Chrysanthemum White—Fine large blooms of a pure white. Splendid for cutting to be used in bouquets orin vases Pkt. 10c. j
German Globe Asters—A beautiful class with large globe-shaped blossom! of various shades. Desirable foramateurs. German Globe Pink, pkt. 5e; Ge man Globe Blue, pkt.5c; German Globe White. pkt. Se; erman Glo Mixed, pkt. 5c.
Imbrique Pompon—Perfect in form of flowers, and finely imbricated. Mix colors. Pkt. 10c.
Snow White—Pure white; height about nineinches. Pkt. 10c.
Truffaut’s Peeony-Flowered Perfection — Beautiful flowers, petals long! brilliant in color and unsurpassed in habit ofplant. Mixed. Pkt. 10c.
Triumph—Ofa peculiar brilliant scarlet shade, changing when in ful! bloom! to a deep satiny blood scarlet. Pkt. 10c.
May's Royal Mixed Asters.
Many of our friends desire a bed of Asters which includes the various classe and colors of this popular flower, and for such we have made up a mixture includ- ing about twenty of the best flowering varieties, Our Royal Mixed will make 4! magnificent display and furnish an endless assortment of shades and types. It is
without doubt i} the finest mix- ture of Asters offered bis any seed firmin Am- erica. Pkt 15c.
ASTER, WHITE BEAUTY.
Benary’s Goliath Asters.
Mont Rose—These famous Asters we have secured direct from Ernst Be- nary, Eriurt, Germany, and they are without doubt the largest of this class. Mont Rose is a delicate shade of rosy pink, a variety that is considered one of the finest in the collection. Pkt. 25c. x
Crown Prince of Prussia—A strong, thrifty growing crimson that pro- j duces a wonderful amount of bloom late into the season. For show this is one of the best, as its enormous richly colored blossoms never fail to call forth ad- miration from every one. Pkt. 20c.
Mont Blanc—In this we have the largest pure white flowering Aster that can be obtained. The flowers frequently measure two and a half inches in di- ameter, and are of the most beautiful formation imaginable. Pkt. 20c.
For 50 Cents we will send the three packets of Goliath Asters.
Goliath Mixed—We offer a mixture of the above three named varieties which we have put up ourselves. Pkt. 20c.
Aster, White Beauty.
A mammoth flowering dwarf white variety from Germany. The plantisa strong vigorous bushy grower and produces its beautiful pure white blossoms in the greatest profusion. Valuable for pot culture as well as bedding. We cannot say too much in praise of this charming Aster. Our advice to every one : J te . Nig who has a flower garden is to be sure to include White Beauty when ordering. va Lt i
] Pkt. 10c. ‘S GOLIATH ASTERS, |
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ALYSSUM.
Little Beauty—The most beautiful variety everintroduced. It is of dwarf habit, seldom at- taining a height of over 8 inches, compact fourm and literally cov- ered with pure white blossoms. Desirable for pot culture as well as out door tlower bed. Pkt. 10ce, 8 pkts. 25c.
Golden Star—A grand peren- nial variety which will blossom profusely the first year if seed is started early. The flowers area rich golden color, very attractive and grown extensively in the flower gardens through Europe = where it is highly prized. Pkt. 15c, 2 pkts. 25c.
Sweet Scented—T he well- known annual, valuable for house or garden culture and de- sirable on account of its free flowering habit, easyculture and ALYSSUM. delightful perfume. Pkt. 5c.
IMPERIAL JAPANESE MORNING GLORIES.
Nothing ever introduced has created a greater sensation than this class of ppid-growing free-flowering climbers. Theyare beyond question the handsomest a handsome family, and well deserve their title of ‘‘Imperial’” Morning Glories. Of he easiest culture, can be sown in open ground in a sunny situation when the weather hs become warm and settled; theysooncoveralargearea, being of pig aa ee growth, nd even before flowering are decidedly novel and interesting on account of the varied rms of the foliage and their markings. But it is when in flower that theirmarvelous auty arrests the attention ofevery one. The flowers areof gigantic size, of good sub- ance, remaining open thegreater part of theday. Thecolorings are beyond description; he self or solid colors range from snow-white to purple-black, with all the possible
SQPYRIGAIED 1695
intermediate shades such as pink, rose, fiery- Sg red,copper red, carmine, crimson, pale blue, deep blue, royal-purple, ma- roon, indigo, bronze, slate, brown, cherry, ash-gray, etc., others are edged with white, having throats of one of the above colors, while in others this is reversed, the throats being white and the edging of color; there is also an endless number having flowers spotted, marbled, striped, flaked, splashed, etc. We offer a mixture including the best flowering single and double varieties. Pkt. 10c, 3 pkts. 25c.
CALLIOPSIS, GOLDEN WAVE.
A most beautiful and showy annual, producing its deeply fringed golden yellow fiowers in the greatest profusion the entire summer, Itis a flower that is sure to please every one with its rapid growth, bright showy blossoms and abundance of bloom. We cannot too highly rec- ommend this little beauty to our friends. Pkt. 10c, 3 pkts. 25c.
IMPERIAL JAPANESE MORNING SWEET WILLIAM. GLORIES.
Giant Mixed—The mixture includes the choicest and finest varietics of this charming flower. Everyone who has a garden admires this lovely class on account of their fra- grance and profusion of bloom. Seed sown in early spring in the open ground will furnish flowers for several months during the summer. Pkt. 10c. ‘
VERBENA ODORATA, a Fragrant German Variety.
(See illustration onthis page.) Try this for your flower bed; it is one of the most delightfully scented flowers ever produced and a bunch of cut blooms will perfume an entire room, The plant is a strong grower and will bear an abundance of blossoms during the entire summer season. It is as easily grown ’ from seed as the Nasturtiums, so that no one need be afraid to give it a trial. The seed we offer you was bbtained by us direct from Messrs. Haage & Schmidt, Erfurt, Germany, one of the leading flower seed firms of Europe, and we believe this Verbena ls one of the very choicest flowers that can begrown for bouquets,etc. Be sure to include a packet of this magnificent variety when making
hp yourorder. Pkt. 15c, 2 pkts. 25c. THE POPULAR DAISIES.
Giant Snowball—Mammoth double white blossoms which are produced in great abundance during the entire season. The plant assumes a handsome bushy form, which makes it exceedingly attractive. Pkt. 15c, 2 pkts. 25c.
Longfellow—A rich rose color, very double flowers of fine form and handsome appearance. Pkt. 10c, 3 pkts. 25c.
Double, Finest Mixed—This mixture we offer here includes the famous named varieties and will produce handsome double blossoms of all hades of pink and red, as well as the beautiful snow white. It is desirable for pot culture as well as the flower garden, and two or three plants grown in a five inch pot or jar makes a handsome display, Pkt. 10c, 3 pkts. 2be.
T Vv WwW A. VERBENA ODORATA. HE LAVENDER SWEET PE
Minnie Keepers -— Testimonials from all parts of the country warrant us in claiming this VV, one of the must beautiful varieties of Sweet Peas ever in- y, troduced. Itis a delicate shade or combination of light 3! i F <r heliotrope and lavender, making a most attractive and i ‘a Sew charming addition to the list of these summer garden gems. q \? as This variety is a strong, vigorous grower and produces a rofusion of flowers throughout the entire season, Pkt. ec, oz. 10c, % Ib. 30e, Ib. $1.00.
RARE PANSIES—Ffor years our Pansy Seeds have been sown by the leading florists of America, and the testi- monials published on page 2 willconvinceany one of their superior quality.
FOR 35 CTS.
We will send one packet each
Verbena Odorata. Imperial Japanese Morn- ing Glories.
Calliopsis, Golden Wave. Aster, White Beauty.
DAISY GIANT SNOWBALT,
B2 ‘L. L. MAY & CO., ST. PAUL, MINN.
sama Gar pital - THE FINEST BALSAMS.
The varieties we offer are noted for their immense size and rich colori We believe this strain is unequaled for freedom of bloom and healthy haji of the plants. j
Solferino—Spotted red and white. Very showy. Pkt. 10c.
Rose—Beautiful pink shaded to rose. Pkt. 10c,
White Perfection—The largest flowering white. Pkt. 10c.
Maiden’s Blush—Beautiful shade of pink. Pkt. 10c.
Scarlet—Handsome shade of rich scarlet. Brilliant. Pkt. 10c.
Mixed-—This mixture includes many choice varieties and will furnish charming display. Pkt. Se.
Imperial Mixed—In this mixture will be found all the latest varieties this classof flowers. Biossoms are extra large and of the most beautiful shad imaginable. Our Imperial strain we obtained from a leading flower se specialist in Europe, and we believe will Beata: more double blossoms th any other strain ever offered. Pkt. 10c, 8 pkts. 25c.
COBCEA SCANDENS (Climbing Bells).
Magnificent rapid growing climbers producing hundreds and hundreds beautiful bell shaped flowers. They can be grown in the garden successful] during the summer months, and frequently attain a height of 30 feet in a sing season from seed. Their luxuriant growth and handsome appearance mak them invaluable for covering porches, walls, etc.
Cobea, White—A pure white variety. Pkt. 10c.
Cobcea, Blue—Rich blue, very showy when grown with the white, Pkt. 10
ERYSIMUM PEROFFSKIANUII.
Hi A free flowering little annual producing an abundance of brilliant orang havi ii colored flowers during the whole summer season. Especially desirable for t¥ fi! se\h edges of beds or boxes and makes a very fine plant for growing in hangit me i) Wil baskets. Easily raised from seed. Pkt. 5c. at U
nie DOLICHOS, or Hyacinth Bean. : Charming climbers of various shades which grow toa height of 10 or 12 feet in a single seaso F e Splendid for porches, trellises, etc. Purple, pkt. 5c. White, pkt.5c. Red (Gigantea), pkt. 54 or 25 ents _ —_—~~ MARIGOLDS, PRIZE MIXED.
We willsend one packeteach Wehavemade up a mixture of the leading varieties of this popularannualand know it will pleas BALSAM, IMPERIAL MIXED everyone who ordersit. Their healthy habit and freedom of bloom recommends them. Pkt. too. PANSY, GIANT FRENCH. CLIMBING NASTURTIUI—May’s Incomparable. ' NASTURTIUM, ‘‘INCOMPARABLE”’ Without exception this is the most peculiar color ever found in any class of flowers, being of!
: brownish lilac. It makes a wonderful isplay when grownona porch or trellis with other varietia The flowers are of a large size and produced in the greatest profusion. Pkt. 15c, oz. 40c.
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May's Wonderful Flower Seed_ Offer. 12 Packets of Choice Flower Seed.
To introduce Our Superior Flower Seeds, we will send tbl following 12 phts. for only 25c, postpaid. Asters—Mixed. Mignonette—Odorata. Balsams—Mixed. penay Pr iicar mixed, Zinnias—All Colors. Double Japan Pink. Cypress Vine. Forget-me-not—Mixed. Sweet Peas— Mixed. Sweet William—Mixed. Phlox—All shades. Portulaca—Mixed.
erie Vill ates idl KXZ 20 Pkts. (vs24%:s) For 50 Cts,
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Here’s another great offer. The following 20 choice pkts for only 50c, postpaid. Worth several times this price. Pansy—Imp. German Show. Brachycome—Swan Rive Pansy—Imp’vd Snow Queen. Daisy. ; Lobelia—White Gem. Petunia—Rose Queen. Calendula—Meteor. Sweet Peas—Mixed Colors. asturtium—Emp.of India. Verbena—Blue Boy, _ Candytuft—White Spiral. Marigold—Eldorado. fe Antirrhinum—Snap Dragon Phlox—Mixed, ~s Stocks—Mixed, © ,. _Mignonette—Giant White. , ieee Balsam—White Perfection. Alyssum—Sweet. ZINNIA VERBENA Boul nook Mixed Varieties. Poppies—Mixed Colors.
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SNOWBALL SCABIOSA,
The most beautiful of all this lass of flowers. Many of the te white blossoms measure x or seven inches in circumfer- hce and are perfectly double to he very centre. It blooms ickly from seed and the flowers re borne on long stiff stems aking them especially valuable preutting. Pkt. 10c. VERLASTING FLOWERS. The Acrocliniums are the most autiful of the everlasting flow- rs. Of strong growth, bearing
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MARIGOLD EL DORADO.—The handsome bushy plants are covered with balls of beautifully blored flowers, many of the plants having as many as 75 blossoms open at one time, They are veral inches in diameter and a rich shade of golden orange.
MARIGOLD, LEGION OF HONOR.—A remarkably pretty single flowered variety, growing to height of about six inches and forming a compact bush which is literally covered during the summer ason with bright golden flowers, each one of which is marked with a velvety crimson spot. the showiest garden flowers that has ever been int.oduced. Pkt. 10c.
great number of pink and white daisy- ike flowers with a yellow center. Should
gathered the first day they open, or fore fully open to secure a bright centre
THE FOUNTAIN AMARANTHUS.,
CATALOGUE OF SEEDS, PLANTS, BULBS AND FRUITS.
Everywhere these flowers are favorites, their easy culture, freedom of bloom and fragrance recommending them to all. Odorata or Sweet—The well-known variery often spoken of as ‘‘Sweet Mignonette.”” Very desirable for bouquets on account of its strong perfume. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c. Machet—Popular in France where it is extensively grown.
Color bright red. Is of dw i : culture. Pkt. 100, oz. Sha habit and splendid for pot
Giant White—Grows to an immense size. fragrant and almost a pure white.
Crimson Belle—Color reddish crimson. Fine for either pot or garden culture. Is extensively grown in Germany, and a Me more generally grown in this country. Pkt. 10c,
New Golden Queen—Of all the additions among the an- nua’s this lovely Mignonette is one of the most valuable. It is extremely beaut.ful in shape and color, the flowers are large and of a rich golden shade, Sure to please. Pkt. 5c.
Parson’s White—Large white spikes that are highly per- fumed. Very popular for the open garden as it grows quickly and blooms profusely. Pkt. 5c.
Allen’s Defiance—When grown under favorable conditions and with proper care, spikes will not only be of remarkable size—from 12 to 15 inches long—but deliciously fragrant, much more so than any other variety. The individual florets are of immense size, forming a gracetul aswell as compact spike. Color, the same as Odorata; itskeeping qualities are wonderful. the spikes lasting overtwo weeks after cutting. Pkt. 10c.
Flowers large, Pkt. 100, oz. 35c.
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Pkt. 10c, 3 pkts. 25c.
It is one
THE TREE POPPY.
A native of the southern part of California, where it grows to a height of two or three feet, and produces its beautiful golden flowers in thegreatest profusion. It is a strong, rapid grower, and makes a most beautiful plant for the lawn orfor pot culture in the house. Seed per pkt. 35c.
GERANIUMS.
Gorgeous flowers of hundreds of shades of color, borne contin- uously, render this themost popularplant grown;sownearlythey flower firstseas on,
Geranium, Single Mixed—Many va- rieties. 10c. ;
Large Flowering, Single Mixed— From new varieties. 25c.
General Grant—Vivid scarlet; best~ searlet for massing. 10c._ Double Mixed—Many varieties, 25c.
CANDYTUFT.
Snowbali—Remarkable for the mam- moth size of its flowers and freedom of bl. om, the entire plantbeing covered with snowy white blossoms forseveral months during the summer. Pkt.10c, 3 for 25c. Crimson King—A charming variety thatshould beextensively grown. Color, beautiful_ shade of deep = i SER aii fxd crimson. Pkt. 10c, 3 pkts. 25c. pSnete: SS ee
White Spiral—it is a pure | ese PN Sr white Candytuit which giows in eae Chote the form of potas. Pkt. a yetee a! 10c, 3 pkts. 25c. Bee 1%
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recommends it to all, Pkt. 5c. Mixed—aAll colors and shades. Pkt. 5c.
The Fountain Amaranthus
This forms a graceful weeping f or dr6oping bush with leaves of brilliant orange carmine and bronze. For ornament on the lawn it is certainly very desir- able as no other plant can equal itin its oddly shaped willow-like leaves or rich coloring. Pkt. 5c.
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Che Finest Collection Of Dasturtiums
Ever Offered to the Flower Lovers of America 2% om
No flower is more popular than this magnificent class, which presents all the richest and most varied shades found in the floral world. The tall growing sorts are unequaled fortrellises orcovering unsightly posts @& and fences, while the Dwarf varieties are found in nearly ® every window box or hanging basket. No such collect- ~ ion as the one we offer has ever been listed by an
erican seed firm, and it was only at a great ex- pense that we were able to secure sucha magnificent collection of Novelties in Nasturtiums.
TALL OR CLIMBING.
King Theodore (Tall)—Rich dark crimson, The leaves are a deep green and very handsome. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c.
Rose—Clear rose shade a delicate color and very free blooming. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c.
Orange—Bright orange, veryshowy. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c.
Chocolate Queen—One of the richest shades found in this class of flowers. Color, deep velvety brown or choco- late. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c. ;
Yellow—Pure yellow, without any markings. Very pretty when grown with othercolors. Pkt. Se, oz. 15e. & >
Scarlet—Rich Scarlet. Very handsome and extremely yD showy. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c. ORS } | |
The Pearl—New and distinct. Almost a clear pearl TE it ( color, The most delicately tinted varieties we have ever | Ha seen. Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c. ill a
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Blotched Beauty—Delicate creamy white blossoms, which are beautifully marked with crimson, maroon or brown. Pkt. 15, oz. 35c. ? Lobb’s New Climbing Nasturtiums
Crimson Prize—Rich crimson, a dee velvety shade that is very handsome. Pkt. 10c, oz. bc. Regelianum—Dark violet crimson variety. Very free flowering and exceedingly attractive. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c. Hemisphericum—A perfect gem. Flowers large, of a clear orange or straw color and richly marked with rosy A new class of this popular flower which produces a greater profu- sion of blossoms than the o!d sorts but the flowers or foliage is not so large. Per ent Despehade of scarlet.
scarlet. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c. King of Blacks—This, we believe, is the darkest colored variety ever produced. Color, a deep blackish brown, sometimes shaded with a dark crimson. Pkt. 10¢, oz. 35c. DWARF VARIETIES. kt. 5c oz. 25e.
Empress of India—Dark crimson flowers with foliage Chaxianum—A beautiful yellow of vo deepest shade of green. Very handsome. Pkt. 5c, mae canaine blotches. Pkt. 50, oz. 25c. oz. 25ce.
Gem—A handsome sulphur orange color spotted with Mercier Lacombe—Rich purp- deep maroon. A beauty. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c. lish or violet crimson. Very hand-|
Ruby King—Clear light rosy red, delicate in coloring and very free blooming. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c.
King Theodore—Deep shade of maroon: foliage darker than any other dwarf sort. Very pretty. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c. hi !
Yellow—Clear creamy yellow, without any markings. Wonsieur Colmet—Dark brown. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c. A handsome shade. Pkt. 5c, oz. The Rose—Pinkish rose. A beautifully tinted variety. | 250.
Pkt. 5c, oz 20c. Triomphe de Gand—Clear shade
Striped Beauty—Delicate light scarlet flowers, which | of light sca are handsomely marked with canary and creamy yellow. Lobb’s M.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c.
Bronze Prince—Large flowers of a mahogany color, shading to a rich bronze; showy. Pkt. 10c, oz. Boe.
Violet—Distiuct and handsome. Color, rich violet- purple, somtimes shaded with deep bluish-crimson. Pkt, 2, oz. 25c. ;
Prince Henry—Cream shaded and spotted with scarlet, \. the gcse of flowers often tipped with wine red. Pkt. 10¢, oz. 30c.
. Mixed—An assortment of many shades and colors. \ This mixture will give as good results as many high priced \ mixtures offered by other firms. Pkt, 5c, oz. 150, % Ib. S35c, lb. $1.25.
.,, Star Mixed—The most beautiful assortment of colors ' that can be obtained from one of Eng oh leading special- ists. Pkt. 10c, oz. 250, % lb. 60c, lb. $2.00.
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Mixed—A splendid mixture, including many shades and colors. Pkt. Sc, oz.10c, % Ib. 25e, Ib. 90c.
Imperial Mixed—This embraces the choicest varieties found in this magnificent class of flowers, ranging in shades from the most delicate cream to the richest and deepest colors, Pxt. 10c, oz. 20c, % lb. 5Oc, lb, $1.75.
5c, oz. 25¢
7 Pkts. for 25¢,
To induce our friends to plant Nasturtiums liberall: this coming season we wiil send 1 packet each of seven different varieties for only 25c. This allows you to select either Dwarf or Tali sorts and is an offer unequaled by any other firm,
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Red flowers of the richest and most varied
Pheasant’s Eye Pink.
a splendid, large double flowering red variety. It is certainly one of the have ever seen, and never fails to attract attention The flowers are freely produced and perfectly double, the color a rich velvety red, sometimes shaded with brilliant crimson. The plant is a rapid, vigorous grower and produces an abundance of out the entire season. Pkt. 10c, 3 pkts. 25ce. ina Pink—(Chinensis Fl. Pl.) Charming large Pinks of blossoms freely the first year, and its mammoth elcome addition to the flower garden. Pkt. 5c. Double Japan Pink — (Nanus Fi. Pl.) Double blossoms, often measuring three inches across and including all the colors and shades floral world. Pkt. 5c. Pink—(Diadematus) A very rapid growing vari- pie flowers of various colors. Pkt. 10c. ial Pink—(imperialis Fl. Pl.) Truly the “Imperial” of this grand class of flowers. Equally as good as many of the Carna- tions, and produces its beautiful flowers easily from seed. Pkt. 10c. Double Fringed Japan Pink—Beautifully fringed double flowers of the richest and most varied colors. Blooms early and profusely. Pkt.
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e p e e owering Pinks and Carnations. tself to any location and almost all kinds of soil. They grow to an average height of twelve or fifteer well in pots for home culture as they do in the open garden. Our seed ofthe different strains is the best obtainable
leading flower seed specialists in Germany. The past season we secured a supply from Europe tor our own use at the tly surprised at the magnificent display and the rich and delicate ahadings and colors which were produced by the
Dianthus, Mourning Cloak — Double, large flowers of therichest and deepest colors in this class, each blossom being tipped at the outer edge with creamy white. The standard colors are deep maroon, purple and velvety
Single Japan Pink—(Heddewigii) The flowers are very large and of the most bril- liant colors, varying from pure white to the richest crimson, while many are beautifully laced or striped. For bedding purposes they are of immense value, as the plants retain their beauty during the entire summer. Pkt. 10c.
Little Gem — Blooms quickly from seed. The flowers are produced in great abundance and are of the most beantiful shades imaginable, being a combination of wine red, suftused and veined with rosy car- mine, each flower being broadly margined with white. Pkt. 10c, 8 for 25c.
Imperial Mixed Pinks—For the benefit of our friends desiring a nice collection for bedding purposes we have madeupa mixture including the best single and double sorts. This mixture will produce a beautiful bed off flowers in a few weeks from sowing of seed cy and furnish an endless array of lovely pinks pjanthus, Mourning Cloak from early summer until late in autumn. 4 Pkt. 15c, oz. '75c.
Mixed Colors—A good mixture. Pkt. 5c.
VERBENA, MRS. CLEVELAND.
To make a fine display in a bed this is one of the best varieties we have ever seen. The plants form good thrifty bushes and preduce great bunches of deep purplish, blue-black, white eyed blossoms from early summer until late in the fall. Pkt. 10¢, 3 pkts. 25c.
COSMOS.
These charming flowers have become wonderfully popular during’ the last few years on account of the marvelous improvement which has been made in them. They attain a height of four or five feet and the strain which we offer will produce all the lovely shades found in this now famous class of annuals. For cutting, to be used in vases with other flowers, it is simply perfection; the long stem, feathery foliage and. delicately tinted blossoms add a graceful appearance that is equaled by no other flower. Pkt. 5c.
THE TURKESTAN DAISY. (BE. Aurantiacus.)
A beautiful flower which originally came from Turkestan but is now extensively grown in all parts of Europe, where it is greatly admired by flower lovers, for beds, ete. The blossoms resemble somewhat our own double Daisy’ in shape and formation, but are much larger, often measuring over two inches in ameter and are of a brilliant orange color. If seed is sown early, the plants will begin blooming in the middle of the summer and continue in flower until the late autumn months. The plant, although flowering freely the first season, is in reality a perennial, and continues to increase jin size and profusion of bloom for several seasons, so that it becomes a lasting and permanent ornamenttothe flower ® garden. If you desire a novelty in flowers be sure to By, she Turkestan Daisy in your garden this year.
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LARKSPURS AND DELPHINIUM.
The well-known old-fashioned favorites. Valuable for gardens everywhere. Formosum and Hybridum belong to the perennial class, but will flower freely from seed the first year ifsown early. Emperor and Giant Branching belong to the annual varieties which flower in a very short time after seed is sown,
Formosum—Pkt. 5c. Hybridum Mixed—Pkt. 5c.
Emperor—Pkt eight about three feet. Pkt. 10.
pearance. Pkt. 5c. Pheasant’s Eye Pink—Beautifully fring
shades, all being distinctly marked witha brilliant eye. The flowers are very fragrant and especially desirable for cutting. Bloom soon after sowing and are very hardy. Pkt.
5c.
Marguerite Carnations—The wonder- ful flowers that have cuused so mueh com- ment among the florists and amateurs the past few seasons. Easily grown from seed, and will produce a large per cent of fine dou- ble blossoms of every shade and color ima- ginable. Pkt. 10c, 3 pkts. 25c.
Fireball—We take pleasure in recom- mending this charming pink to all who desire
. Be. Giant Branching—H
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Each season we endeavor to make more liberal offers to our last season. We know the following four offers are unequaled b
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We will send one packet each of the following Choice Flower Seeds. °
Calliopsis, Crimson Beauty. -
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pa Abies: Sweet Pea, Grace May. One whole year | Pink, Royal Banner. Bean, Bush Lima. Phlox, Isabellina. % and the following assortment Mil Aster, Goliath Mixed. Carrot, Table Queen. Verbena, Choice Mixed. of Vegetable Seeds. One packet Petunia, Imperial Mixed. Cucumber, Jap, Climbing. Petunia, Red Cross. each, | /
Poppy, Snowdrift. Pansy, German Show.
FREE.
To every person sending 50 cents for this collection we will have mailed ‘‘Womankind” (a Ladies’ Monthly Journal) one whole year free of charge, pro- viding they request it when ordering, The regular price of the paperis50cents, Look up
seeds and youcan then see this is a great bargain.
L. L. MAY & CO., ST. PAUL, MINN.
We will stnd one packet each of thefollowing Vegetable Seeds (all 10c. packets).
Beet, May's Lightning. 4
Radish, Rosy Queen. Lettuce, All Cream. Corn, Early Monarch. Turnip, Crystal White,
Two Books Free.
To those ordering the above collection we will mail, post- paid, the “F.N Poultry Book’”’ and “Culture of Vegetables.” These are two splendid books filled with practical informa- tion that will be of value to every gardener and poultry raiser,
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For 40 Cents = | For 75 Cents e
We will send one packet each of the following Flower Seeds. All 10c. packets.
Mignonette, Machet. Carnation, Marguerite.
American Family Zook Book FREE.
To anyone ordering theabove collection we willsend the ‘“‘Am- erican Family Cook" free of charge, postpaid. This valu- able book contains more than seven hundred of the choicest recipes for Breakfast Dishes, Soups, Meatsand Poultry, Fish, Vegetables, Salads and Relishes, Bread and Rolls, Jellies and Pre- serves, Puddings and Pies, Fan- cy Dishes, Cakes, Ice Cream, Summer Drinks and Confec- tionery.
We will send the
Farm Journal ana Farm News
Beet, Dirigo,
Bean, Golden Wax. Lettuce, All Cream. Cucumber, Early Prize. Tomato, First of All. Turnip, White Model, Radish, Rosy Queen. Peas, N. W. Premier. Corn, June Market. Onion, Imperial. Carrot, Guerande. Bean, Bush Lima.
NOTE —Price of seeds at regular price is $1.00.
the cost of this assortment of |
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Calliopsis, Crimson Beauty.
The richest colored of all this class of annuals. The plant is ie, 2 Sti Ong vigorous grower and the dark crimson colored blossoms Mare very freely produced for several months during the summer * season. Itis easily grown and few garden plants equal Crimson
R Beauty in beautiful coloring or profusion of bloom, TO kt. 10c.
Double Portulaca.
Mixed—This strain of Portulaca is by far the mcst beautiful we have everseen. The flowers are of every conceivable shade and resemble in form little ‘‘moss roses.” Our experience is that the seed will nearly produce 60 per cent double flowers although some firms claim a larger per centage, We arecertain of one thing, however, and that is our strain will produce as great an amount of double flowers as any thatcan besecured. It hasbeen saved with the greatest care. For edges of beds or for growing in baskets or boxes nothing can surpass this dainty little flowering
annual. Pkt. 15c. Digella,
This is the beautiful ““Love in a Mist’ of the old flower gardens, but now greatly improved the flowers being much more perfect and ofa larger size. They grow rapidly from @eed and the lovely light blue and white blossoms are grace- fully held in the centre of a bunch of delicate feathery foliage. An exquisite flower for bouquets. Pkt. 5c.
Evening Primroses. (0. wacrantha,
These are charming free flowering plants, especially desir- able for beds and borders of a shrubbery. Easily grown from seed and blooms freely the first season. The variety we offer
Double Portulata.
Calliopsis, Cri
Oxyura.
A most valuable litt e annual which grows to a height | of fifteen or eighteen inches and produces an abundance of daisy like flowers oflemoncolor. It is one of the showiest | little plants that can be found, and blooms quickly from| seed. Pkt. 10c. 5
Poppy Mandarin. bpy Mandar
A charming flower ofeasy culture. petals are a rich orange color, while the outer side is al brilliant scarlet. The plants when in full bloom present a most gorgeous appearance. Pkt. 10c, 3 pkts. 25c, |
We (Carnation, Marguerite. For 25 Cents will { Verbena, Mrs. Cleveland. Mean send one packet each: (Calliopsis, Crimson Beau Poppy Mandarin.
Morning Glories.
Popular everywhere; the climbing variety for trel- lises, porches, etc., and the Bush sorts for window boxes, beds and baskets. Major Mixed—Theclimbingsorts. Pkt. 5c,0z. 10c. Dwarfor Bush—These grow to a height of twelve or fifteen inches. Mixed. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c. ‘ White Queen — Pure white.’ Very pretty. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c. eh Rose—Delicate pink shaded rose. Pkt. 5c, Z. e a A vigorous grower. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c. i 5 Dark_Red— Deep shade of crimson. Rich and showy. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c. Lilac Belle—A handsome shade oflilac or delicate German Striped—Beantifully striped flowers of rich colors. Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c . Note—One packet each of for 25 cents.
mson Beauty.
as immense blossoms of a bright golden color, whichare very \@ showy when grown with other flowers of different colors. Pkt. 10c, 3 pkts. 25c
The inner side of |
Gloxinia,
A most beautiful flower that may be easily grown from seed \f ifcareisused. Our strain in- cludes the finest collection of varieties. Pkt. 25c.
Imperial Blue—Rich deep blue, 3 lavender tinted rose. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c.
“the six named varieties
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MAY’S SUPERB PHLOX.
The Phlox Drummondii, for a mass of splendid colors andaconstant display, is not excelled by any other annual or any perennial that we are acquainted with, It has every desirable quality for this purpose, The colors range from the purest white to the deepest blood purple or crim- ‘son, and yellow, and striped, the clear eye of the Phlox being peculiarly marked.
PHLOX DRUMMONDI!I GRANDIFLORA
For beds and massing nothing can surpass these splen- did flowers. They grow rapidly from seed and produce immense trusses of brilliant blossoms of almost every shade imaginable. Our seed has been carefully se- lected from the large flowering class. White, pkt. 10c; Rose, 10c; Scarlet, 10c; Blood Red, 10c; Red Striped White, 10c; Crimson White Eye, 10c.
DWARF PHLOX.
This class grows only six or eight inches high and are very desirable for planting in window boxes as well as for bedding. Bloom freely. Dwarf White, pkt.10c; Dwarf Scarlet, 10c.
Dwarf Leopoldi—Clear carmine with a pure white eye, very showy. Pkt. 10c.
Dwarf Mixed—All shades and colors. Pkt. 10c.
BEAUTIFUL NEW PHLOX.
4 Fimbriata—The blossoms are of a-good size, and the petals instead of being entire, are in this variety partly fim- briate, partly three-toothed, the center tooth beng almost twice as long as the lateral ones. Pkt. 10c, 3 pkts. 25c. Star of Quedlinburg—An extremely beautiful va- riety of the well-known Phlox Drummondii, the long, pointed, center teeth of the petals giving the flower an ele- gant star-like form, their beauty being much enhanced by the white margin to the petals. Pkt. 10c, 3 pkts. 25c.
ISABELLINA—THE YELLOW PHLOX.
The most novel color in all this class of flowers. Blos- soms open a delicate cream yellow which frequently shade to clear light salmon. Splendid for cutting to be used in PHLOX FIMBRIATA. bouquets, etc. A new shade in this grand collection of summer favorites. Pkt. 10c.
BANNER COLLECTION OF PHLOX.
THESE VARIETIES WE IMPORTED DIRECT FROM EUROPE.
We will send one ph each of the following four rare varieties of Phlox Drum Grandi. for only 50 cents. They will produce mammoth flowers and make a gorgeous display the entire summer.
Prince Arthur—Beautiful snow-white flowers of enormous size and perfect form. Pkt. 15c.
_ Eastern Q@ueen—Rich deep crimson rose. Exceed- ingly showy and very handsome. Pkt. 20c. ylesbury Prize—Marked' and striped with i] white and crimson, An extremely attractive va- | riety that never fails to excite the greatest admir-
ation. Pkt.15c. .
The Countess—A lovely shade of rosy pink, The ei ioe iemaes colored variety we have ever seen.
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.. AFRICAN... FORGET-ME-NOT. (a CAPENSIS.)
One of the loveliest annuals that can be grown. Was intro- duced into this country from South Africa and resembles great- ly in shape and color of flower our well-known Forget-me-not, It grows about two feet high, branches freely and bears a4 pro- fusion of bright blue blossoms through the summer months. For outdoor growing, either in beds or boxes, it is one of the grandest flowers that can be found in the entire collection of rapid growing annuals. Be sure to include this charming. flower AFRICAN FORGET-ME-NOT when making up your list this season. Pkt. 10c.
HUMULUS JAPONICUS, Tue Great JAPANESE CLIMBER.
A wonderfully rapid growing climberfrom Japan, which has become very popular on account ofits dense foliage andrapid growth, The leaves area rich green color and exceedingly handsome. If you have a porch or trellis you desire covered very quichly this will doit. Pkt. 10c, 3 pkts. 25c.
CONVOLVULUS MAURITANICUS.
For hanging baskets, vases and window boxes this is one of the most beautiful trailing plants thatcan befound. The plant is a strong, robust grower and roduces an abundance of lovely blue blossoms the entire summer season. We believeitis undoubtedly the most free flowering plant that can be secured for growing in all kindsof soils. It seems to require no rest whatever and continues to
—_ bloom in all kinds of weather. Pkt. 10c.
WV TOUCH-ME-NOT. ti (C.Chamaecrista.) A novel littleannual thatshould
“YJ > be grown by every flower lover. The plant, raised from = the seed, grows from 12 to 18 inches in height, with compound leaves, which like those of Mimosa pudica are sensitive to touch, drooping and folding together. The flowers are large, of a canary yellow, two of the tals being purple spotted at the base. They are orne on stems from two to five in a cluster, and are roduced freely until destroyed by frost. Give ita place in your garden this season for we are certain it will in- terest and please you. Pkt. 15c.
GOLDEN MOUND. (venipium CALENDULACEUM.)
Qw\ = ¥ y Few people know the value of this beautiful little annual M4 La gey, ee »- : which blooms so profusely from early summer until the late NU pe autumn months. Pkt. 5c.
PINK, ROYAL BANNER.
Pinks are always in demand, and few easy growing annuals are more desirable. Royal Banner is a charming double flower- ing variety, with handsomely striped petals that makes it ex- ceedingly attractive. It blooms easily from seed the firstseason and is as valuable for cr 8 as it is for pot culture. Be sure ib to try it this season. Pkt. 15c, 2 pkts. 25c. PINK, ROYAL BANNER.
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PETUNIA, SINGLE FRINGED,
A Petunia Bed for 25 Cents.
For 25 Cents we will mail you one
MAY ’S 2 RI Z E P ETUN | AS ° packet each of the following varieties:
The great favorite for garden and house culture, the double varieties being extensively grown for RED CROSS, GEN. DODDS, pot culture while the singles are unequalled for bedding purposes. We have made the prices on our MOONLIGHT. Petunia seed very low and we hope all our friends will take advantage of the same.
Cross—A remarkably showy variety of German origin and for beds and boxes is certainly one of the handsomest petunias that can be grown, The flowers although not so large as some, are beau- tifully striped and never fail to attract attention wherever seen. Every reader of our catalogue who grows flowers should secure a packet of these lovely petunias. Pkt. 10c.
Moonlight—The largest and best flowering single white Petunia we have ever seen. The plant is covered the entire summer with its immense snow white blossoms. Pkt.15c, 2 pkts. 25c.
Rose Queen—A beautiful ros pink Petunia. Sure to please you. t. 10c.
Intus Aurea—The fesome ek ow throated Petunia so valuable for the garden. Pkt. 20c, 3 pkts. 50c.
Single Fringed—(Hyb. Grand Fimb.) A superb strain of mammoth flowering single fringed Petunias of allshadesimaginable. Pkt. 20c, 3 pkts. 50c.
itable—A charming single flowering Petunia with good sized blossoms, which are striped and blotched with cherry, pink and white. Pkt. 10c.
Countess of Ellesmere—Single pink, with white throat. Valuable for bedding. Pkt. 5c.
Double Fringed—Immense double blossoms of almost every conceivable color. Flowers fringed and cut in the most charming manner. Our strain of these Petunias is unequaled. Pkt. 25c.3
Single Mixed—Ali varieties and colors. Pkt. 5c.
Choice Single Mixed—(Hybrida Grand.) The best strain of single flowering varieties. Pkt. 10c.
Mammoth Double Mixed—This seed was saved from a@ grand col- lection of double varieties and includes many of the finest named Petunias. Pkt. 25c
Good Double Mixed—A good strain of seed which will produce a large number of handsome double Petunias. Pkt. 10c.
IMPERIAL MIXED PETUNIAS.
In this collection will be found all the choicest varieties in this lovely class of flowers. The mixture is made up by ourselves and includes the latest shades andcolors, Pkt. 10c.
NEW PETUNIA, GEN’L DODDS.
The richest colorin this popular class; being a deepvelvety red. It grows quickly and blooms pro- fusely for several months. Very desirable forgrow- ing in a bed with other varieties, Pkt 10c.
Petunia, “Giants of California.” Flowers of an immense size, many single blossoms measuring over four inches in diameter. They are of various colors, ranging from light rose to the deepest shades imaginable. Pkt. 25c. ‘
GERMAN SHOW PETUNIAS. Noted for their Size and Coloring.
For beds, buskets or boxes there are few rapid- growing varieties that surpass this charming flower. Seed sown early in the spring will pro- duce plants that will bloom freely for several months during the summer season. This mixture we have obtained from Germany and it includes almost all the shades found in this popular class. PETUNIAS, KED CKOSS. Pkt. 15c, 2 pkts. 25c.
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CATALOGUE OF SEEDS, PLANTS, BULBS AND FRUITS.
~ Poppies.
The Varieties listed on this page are noted for their beautiful coloring and freedom of bloom.
DANEBRO Beautiful scarlet, with
* large white spots. Very easily grown and blooms treely the entire sum- mer. Popular with large growers on account of
its bright coloring. Pkt. 5c.
MEPHISTO Extra large flowers of a ¢ scarlet shade, with deep violet purplish spots, The coloring is simply wonderful and must be seen to be appreciated. It blooms in a few weeks from seed and is very striking in appearance. Pkt. 10c.
SHIKLEY POPPIES.
These lovely Poppies represent an entirely new strain of the Ranunculus-flowered family. They range in color from pure white through many shades of pale pink, rose and carmine, ending in POPPY, DANEBROG. the deepest crimson, many delicately edged, : POPPY, MEPHISTO. : . blotched and striped, which add greatly to their c R eliness. The form of the flower is most beautiful, generally single or semi-double, and will be found very valuable fortable decorations. P&t. 10c.
n nearly so longin flower. A bed of these presented
FAIRY BLUSH Few Poppies can equal this in beauty, and no others remai ; Al e one continuous succesion of flowers for fully two months, and it was the admiration of allvisitors. The mammoth thirteen inches in circumference; the petals are elegantly fringed and pure white, except
wers are perfectly double, and measure from ten to at the tips, where they are distinctly colored with rosy cream. Pkt. 10c, pkts. 25c.
which is extensively
WHITE SWAN An extra large double pure white variety, ‘ * grown for bouquets, etc The blossoms Fescmible small sine Cows RK SSS TAG SEN ° aeonia flowers PAEONIA \ SSS oh . ‘~ Ss \ and are veer pretty when FLOWERED. Drea ida bed
with the mores gaily colored varicties. Pkt. 10c.
CRIMSON QUEEN.
Large double variety, with crimson colored flowers of perfect form. It blooms very freely and the rich shade makes it especial- ly valuable for
A gloriously Pte beautiful class of
5 these favorites with immense mae double blossoms
2 of every conceiv- fe able shade and color. There is certainly nothing more gorgeous than this class with its great x Paconia-like a flowers, which are A borne in the
~ greatest profu- : on the entire summer season. Pkt. 10c. rowing ina bed with the light colored sorts.
LAVENDER GET. — Nin \ gen Pkt. 10c. Flowers extra large and very double. The : N c 1 THI ane aed X 5 FOR 35 We will send one packet each of H Ee : Nee Y C, the following Poppies:
lossoms are a clear lavender and one of the Mikado. Snowdrift. Shirley.
ost beautifully tinted varieties we have a Pkt. 10c. SHIRLEY POPPY. Fairy Blush. Lavender Gem.
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The Peacock Poppy—A new and exceed- Poppy Snowdrift ach the Snowdrift for neat and com-
ingly pretty poppy, growing about two feet | appro ¢ high and biooming freely. The most striking ] pact habit of growth or immense size of feature of the floweris the conspicuous glossy | flowers, frequently measuring 244 to 3 inches black zone near the center, which brings out | in diameter. It is a profuse bloomer, cover- the vivid scarlet and cherry crimson of the | ing its foliage with pure white flowers. Pkt.
rest of the ower. Pkt. 10c, 3 pkts. 25c. 10c, 3 pkts. 25c.
The Mikado—One of the most charm- ing sorts of the Poppy family has been sent to this country from Japan, and is in form and character essentially a Japanese flower in its quaint, yet artistic beauty. Flowers pure white at the back, its fringed edges crimson scarlet. Pkt. 10c, 8 pkts. 25c.
—-None of them can
L. L. MAY & CO., ST. PAUL, MINN.
f J SnowQveen. & PANSIES UP TO DATE.
Rare Pansies ¢
ARE OUR SPECIALTY
Sow seed either in house or Open ground. ground, sow yery early in spring while the r+ cool and moist, for late summer and fall 1 August and September forspring and early su For fall sown seed have the bed moist and ke boards or papers until the plants appe: vigorous plants that will endure the w light covering. Do not Jet the plants seed if you wish to keep them in bloom. The seed which we offer is carefully saved and will produce the most perfect flowers. :
Butterfly Pansies—This strain has been named the Butterfly Pansies on account of the delicate colors which are always found in these flowers. They have been all the rage in Europe lately, and we know they will become very popular here when once known. Pkt. 20c, 3 pkts. Boe, oz. $4.50,
Swanley Blue—Clear light blue, so to a cream white at edge. Pkt. 10c.
Giant Belgian—a strain of large flowering pansies
that has become very popular of late. The strain includes all shades and colors, and is One of the finest for rich coloring we have ever grown, Pkt. 15c, 2 pkts. 25c. ainbow or Tiger—Originated in Ger- many and is a decided addition to the pansy family. The blossoms are of a@ good size and include many shades and colors, all of which are striped and blotched in the most peculiar manner. Pkt. 20c, 8 pkts.50c.
Gloriole—One of the grandest pansies we have everseen. A lovely deep blue shading to lavender and edged with light cream. Pkt. 15c.
Orange Prince—Probably one of the showiest of the golden yellow varieties. Center shades to a rich brown. Exceedingly handsome, Pkt. 10c.
Giant Striped—Beantifully striped pansies of the richest shades imaginable. Pkt. 5c.
King Rufus—The deepest colored of the now famous “‘red pansies.’’ It opens a rich deep crimson, which changes to a brownish shade, giving it a most novel appearance. Pkt. 20c, 8 pkts. 50c.
Black Prince—A great improvement on Faust, the well-known black variety. Flowers much larger and produced in greater abundance. Pkt. 15ce.
iolet—Lovelyshade of violet, edged with white, Pkt. 10c.
Improved Snow Queen—Pure white; very popular with growers of the pansy. Pkt. 10o, 5
Giant Emperor William—Flowers of a beautiful shade of blue, which gradually deepens to purple. Pkt. 10c.
ee of the Blacks—Very dark almost a coal c.
King of the Yellows—A bright yellow which is exceedingly fine for bedding. Free blooming. Pkt. 10c.
Giant Lord Beaconsfield—Light blue and purple. One of
In the open round is yet bloom, or in mmerbloom. pt shaded by ar. These will make inter if protected by
metimes shading
ew Pansy “Golden Queen”—Flowers are abright golden yellow and exceedingly large, often measuring 21% inches in
from the finest Selected strains. Pkt. 25c, 3 pkts. 6Oc.
rouze Queen— Of all the new and choice varieties this is One of the most beautiful we have ¢verseen. The flowers are #2 good size and produced in great profusion. The colors are a rich brown or bronze, shading to light mahogany. Very choice. Pkt.20c 8 pkts. 50c.
Blue Prince—A rich dark purple or blue-black shading to
Invender. The seed of this variety we have procured from one
~of the iargest growers of pansies in England. Pkt, 20¢, 3 pkts. 60c.
CATALOGUE OF SEEDS, PL
GNENEN NEN EN ERNIE
Gorgeous—Crimson red, shading ‘to deep brown. A very beautiful variety. kceedingly showy when grown with light colored sorts. Pkt. 10c. Cassier’s Giant--Mammoth flowers of every conceivable color. Pkt. 15c. Trimardeau or Giant—A magnificent strain noted for the immense size of cir flowers. Pkt. 10c. u Sensation—Rich shade of dark red. Exceedingly showy. Pkt. 250. Imperial German Show—Of German origin. Celebrated for the rich coloring the flowers. Pkt. 10c, 3 pkts. BOG Shah—Beautiful bronze color, tinged withlight brown and mahogany. Hand- bmely shaded. Pkt. 10c. Beauty—Clear fawn shade. A perfect beauty. One of our customers wrote s that our Beauty Pansy was the prettiest variety she had ever seen, Pkt. 10ce. Marginata—Violet purplish or deep blue; border, creamy white. Pkt. 10c. Sunbeam—Rose, shaded and tinted with pink, orsometimes marbled with rose, peculiarly beautiful variety. Pkt. c. Ocean 8 ag eam edged white, very pretty. Showy when among other larieties. t. ic. F Excelsior—Rich blue with yellow eye. Showy, when grown in a bed with ght colored sorts. Pkt. 15c. F Fire King—Upper petals and part of lower a deep brownish red, balance of lower golden yellow. Very showy. Pkt. 10c, 8 pkts. 25c. Ree ised Furr Age tee purplish black, One of the darkest colored varieties in urlist. Pkt. 10c. r i May’s Royal Mixture—This is a mixture of our own. It contains theleading trains as well as the finest named varieties, and will produce a bed of pansies
vhich, for size, coloring and freedom of bloom, will be the admiration of all who
ecit. Large pkt. 25c, 6 pkts. $1.00, 4% oz. $1.35, % oz. $2.50. Star Mixed--This splendid mixture is made up of the following named sorts nd will make a magnificent display: Golden Queen, Snow Queen, Bronze Queen
nd Faust. Pkt. 25c
Pihenctled i teas hd direct from the old country and ncludes all the popular s ificent class of flowers. Many of he blossoms are beautifully margined wit he lightest to the deepest colored shades imaginable. Pkt. 25c, 5 pkts. $1.00.
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ANTS, BULBS AND FRUIT.
A Beautiful Bed of English Show Pansies
fe FOR ONLY 25 CENTS.
New and Rare Colne ot
SIX GRAND NAMED VARIETIES, Worth $1.00, For Only 25 Cents. ....THE FAMOUS ENGLISH SHOW PANSIES....
We make this unusual offer simply to induce everyone to try our famous seeds, This is the finest and best strain of English Pansies ever offered. The flowers are prodigious in size, magnificent in their coloring, and the marking is e offer has been selected from the largest and most beautiful e are confident that under ordinary treatment our patrons will be more than satisfied with the result The following varicties have been selected from hosts of others, and we know from our own experience that this is one of the finest collections of Pansies ever sold by any seedsmen for 25c.
May Queen—Pure white, large flowers, free blooming. Pkt. 15c. rich shade of blue, bright yellow eye. Pkt. 15c. ked, blotched and striped. Pkt. 15c.
h black, large flowers Pkt. 15c. ght yellow lemon, Showy and very free flowering.
superb. Theseed w flowers only, and w
Excelsior—Very Harlequin—Beautifully mar -Diablo—Dark purplis' ta ae of Kent—Bri
t. e. _ Mixed English Show—A grand mixture of all this famous strain, includ- ing many varieties not in this collection. Pkt. 2O0c.
ENTIRE COLLECTION (6 PACKETS) FOR 25 CENTS. SINGLE VARIETIES SOLD AT REGULAR PRICES.
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NORMANDY MIXED.
Pansy Seeds Wisizer= SPECIAL PRICES for LARGE GROWERS.
For the benefit of our friends who grow large quantities of Pansies for marketing or home dec- orations we have decided to quote the leading varieties in bulk. Weknowyoucannot obtain finer strains than these we offer or a nicer collection of named Pansies.
payioret Snow Queen—Per 4 0z. 75c, per oz. 40. : Swanley Blue—Per 1 oz. 85¢, 02. $1.50, Giant Emp. William— oz. 75c, oz. $1.25. Faust—Per % oz. 85c, per oz. $1.50, Golden Queen—Per ¥ oz. $1.25, oz. $2.00. Bronze Queen—Per 4 0z.$1.00,02 $1.75. Beauty—Per 1% oz. $1.00, oz. $1.50. Giant, ae Beaconsfield—Per % oz. 750, er oz. $1.35. R Tiger—Per 4 oz. 85c, per oz. $1.50. Ocean Spray—Per 42 0z. $1.00, oz. $1.75. Trimardeau—Per 1 oz. $1.75, oz. $8.00. Royal Mixed—Fer 2 oz $1.35, oz. $2.50. Prince Bismarck—Per % oz..85c, oz. $1.50. Excelsior—Per 1% oz. 85c, o%, $1.50. May Queen—Per ¥% oz. $1.00, oz. $1.76. Imp. German Show—% 02. 85c, oz. 1.50. Star Mixed—Per & =. $1.25, oz. $2.25,
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PARIS PRIZE PANSIES.
coms pe xyvox, “ SUPERB COLLECTION OF IMPORTED VARIETIES. PRES. FAURE.
. The Paris Prize Pansies are only noted for their size and beautiful ie. but also for the freedom with which their flowers are produced. They begin to bloom very early a: al
I 1 colors, until eut down by the severe frosts. Giant French Mixed, is a grand mixture of all eading colors found in the European varieties of this class of flowers.
arseilles Gem—Tinted a most delicate shade of light blue. One of the loveliest colors imaginable. Pkt. 10. apoleon III—Deep bronzy red. A peculiar color, but one that never fails to excite admiration, especially in this class of plants. Pkt. 10c. oyal Purple—Almost a black, so deep is the coloring of this purple beauty. Its rich velvety flowers are sure to please everyone. Pkt, 1 Gloire de Lyon—Curiously marked and striped flowers that make q charming display when grown in a bed with other colors. Pkt 100. Giant French Mixed—a grand assortment of the finest European varieties including all the shades known in that class. Pkt. 10c. NOTE—For 50 CENTS we will send one packet each of the above SIX RARE PANSIES.
FINE GERMAN PANSIES.++ ++ 9
SIX OF THE BEST NAMED VARIETIES.
For years Germany has been recognized as Beadquarters for certain strains of Pang Seeds and the past season we made arrangements wit few of the latest and best varieties. German Pansies are favorites with gardeners in al] pare of the world on account of the strong healthy habit of the plants. The seed, asa rok, s plump and solid. i Lady in White—Beautiful white variety of good size and perfect form. Pkt. 10c. Prince Bismarck—A magnificent variety from Germany. Color brown, marbled ani! tinged with golden bronze. Very attractive. “Pkt. 10c. - Pride of Berlin—An odd black variety which is tinged with golden cream bronze, 4 shade new to this class. Very scarce. Pkt. 10c. Maria Theresa—Shaded rose and pink. Oneof the prettiestcolorsimaginable. Pkt. 10¢ Frederick the Great—Yellow, with a dark shading atthecenter. Very pretty. Pkt. 100. German Prize Mixed—This mixture includes ten of the leading named varieties andt y stand mixture of the finest different strains so popular in Germany, The flowers are of lar; ' mara freely produced. Pkt. 10c
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Highly recommended byleading Flower Seed Specialists in Europe where it is considered a decided novelty in Pansies. It is arich, deep purple with golden bronze centeranda broad margin ofscarlet and yellow. An oddly beautiful
variety that all should try. Pkt. GIANT FRENCH MIXED, 10c. 3
PANSY SEEDS at 5 Cts. PER PKT.
We have heard it said that good Pansy Seeds could not be sold at 5c per packet. This is a mistake, and we propose to show our many friends that we can supply them with almost all the colors at the above price and give them regular size pac ets, Of course the seed is not so carefully saved or selected from the largest flowers but it is very good and we are certain those who invest will be perfectly satisfied. If you want the vi finest varieties and the most perfect blossom we must ask you to pay a little more
et our named varieties. oe Mise Neatty allare deep ourple or jet black. A good strain. Pkt. 50.
White—A selection of white varieties. Pkt. 5c.
Yellow—Clear yellow blossoms. A good strain. Pkt. 5c. eo
Red Shades—Contains seeds of the dark reddish colored varieties. Pkt. 5c.
Blue—Selected from the different kinds of blue sorts. Pkt. 5c.
Bronze—Different shades of the brownish bronze kinds. Pkt. 5e.
Mixed Pansies—All shades and colors of this popular flower. Pkt. 5c.
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CATALOGUE OF SEEDS, PLANTS, BULBS AND FRUITS.
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TONS OF SWEET PEAS
Were grown by us for our trade this season. Last year we sold over five tons of Sweet Pea seeds and our sales are increasing each year with this fashionable flower. We have carefully selected from a list of over one hundred varieties, the very best sorts of the different shades and colors, omitting those which produce poor flowers, or were unsatisfactory
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The Finest Pure White Sweet Pea Ever Offered. Free Flowering. Very Fragrant. Strong Stems. Thousands of Testimonials from all Sections. We have at last succeeded in producing a pure white variety that is without exeeption the
most beautiful of all this class. ut gorous habit of growth, and produce their foxes E i er. Another valuab
orne; this makes We have received testimonials from
and their expressions of surprise and delight’ “Tt surpasses any Sweet
charming variety I kn Northwest, says: et offered, and shall Grace May is a b ng white Sweet Pea I have ever seen.’’ While still another ried the , gentlemen, that you have in this a Sweet Pea that will take the place of all other white d the length of season in which it remains in flower will make it the most popular of all its
ruffied into the wings which form the sides, from between which peeps a bit of the white to bluish-white at thecalyx. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, Ib. 250, lb. 750. ge ith light pink. Pkt. 5o, oz. 100, 4 Ib. 200, Ib. 6Oc Venus—Salmon buff. admiration. Pkt. 5c, oz. 60, w%y0 America—Brilliant blo showy. 6c, oz. 10c,'% Ib. 250, lb. 75c. Alice Eckford—Cream Delicate coloring. Pkt. 5c, 02. 100, % 1b. 2Oc, Ib. 6c. Alba Magnifica—A very large pure white. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c iA Ib. 20e, Ib. 6Oc. Pate. oa oy geese large flowers of a deep claret or maroon. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % 1b. Wises, . ic. Apple Blossom—Rose shading to pink. Pkt. 5e, oz. 100, % Ib. 20e, Ib. 6Oc. Blanche Ferry—The popular pink and white. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c. % Ib. 200, Ib. 50. Blanche Burpee—Large white blossoms. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % Ib. $00, Ib. 60c. : 1 eens: Ponty Este large flowers of a charmiug rose color. Pkt. 5o, oz. 100, “4 ic, lb. 5Oc. Waverly—Standards rosy claret, wings blue shaded and laced with rose. Pkt. 50, oz. 10e, % Ib. 20c, Ib. 50c. 4 Double Sweet Pea, Bride of Niagra—This, so far as we have been able to ascertain, is the only variety producing a large percentage of double flowers. Color is a pink and white, Be sure to try it this season. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % Ib. 35c, Ib. $1.00.
White Cupid Sweet Pea.
Probably no flower has ever been more extensively advertised than the “White Cupid.” We take the introducer’s description of this charming floral wonder, which is as follows:
“The foliage is very dark green; blossoms, pure, waxy-white, of unequalled sub- stance, and full size. The plant doesnot grow over five inches high, and never more than twelve to fifteen inches in diameter. The stems are about four inches long, bearing two or three blossoms, all very near the end of the stem. Itisa wonderfully free bloomer, and begins to flower asearly as May and continues
until October. The seed is white and of usual size." y Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c.
b.’200, Ib. 500. :
White Cupid.
F 50 We will send or Cz 1 ounce each
Wits of 7 different varieties, your own selec- ion.
Butterfily— Almost white flowers, all of which are laced and veined laven-
NS \\Y th NS > oz.10c, {4} der. | Pkt, 50, on. 100, % Ib. fs YY \ \Desy’ \i 20c. Ib.500.. |”
Blue Bell—Mammoth blue : aN : : Lemon Queen
flowers, which shade to purple. } : \ } : \\, . Flowers delicate lem¢
Ext. 5o, oz. 10c, % lb. 25c, lb. color, tinged pink. Pi c.
5e,0z. 10c, % Ib. 20 Captivation—Large, finely formed flow- == \ Minnie Kee a ihe oe trices off foo, 4 Is Obie mine Oe Se : \ \ : delicate lavender shade. Pkt. 5e, oz. 10 Coquette—New and desirable. Wings primrose yel- nt ; : \ NK % Ib. Ae Ib. $1.00. ae low. Standards are pale lavender on a primrose ground. ) : WS 1 Mika ahr eae flowers of a rog Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % Ib. 20c, lb. 65c . te en Striped white. Pkt. 5c, oz. 104 Countess of Aberdeen—White, margined with pale % Ib. 25c, as c. lai Whi . Cow gis ae Getleate dali looking flower. Pkt. 5c,oz. 10c, Se me a Wik Boe it Gon te, striped rose. ~ Phi 4 lb. 2O0c, lb. 70c.: : 9 : 1b, . = Ri Crown Jewel—Light standards shaded and veined ” Meteor—standard, bright orange salmon, Wing Pee Bot oar Wings ae shade, tinged pinkish rose. rie Mgarehes Eenedvowertneie nn ie . Se, oz. 10c, %4 lb. 2Oc, 1b. BOc. 4 bese : r ae De i “Countess of Badsioe sat rath lavender. A beautiful lish shaded wings. Verydark. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, variety Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % 1b. 20c, Ib. 50c. : b. 20e, lb. 50c. ' Captain of the Blues—Kich blue shading to purplish mauve. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 20c, lb. 50c. Dorothy Tennant—Rosy mauve or heliotrope. Deep- See As the flowersexpand. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 20c, . §0c \
Duke of Clarence—Rich, rosy claret. An exquisite va- fy, Memmoth flowers. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 20c, . 50c
Emily Henderson—The well-known white variety so extensively advertised. Itis a first-class sort. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c. % lb. 20c, lb. 60c.
Br ly Se Git ee to egient ize or heliotrope. An o shade. t. 5c, oz. ic, % lb. 20c, Ib. 50c. “i : Firefly—Bright crimson scarlet. One of the most bril- Hant colored varieties. Pkt.5c,oz. 10c,%41b.20c Ib. 50c.
Gaiety—White, with rich crimson stripes. A decidedly showy flower. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 4 lb. 20c, lb. 50c.
Gray Friar—Large flowers of a cream white, marked and dotted with lilac purple. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % Ib. 25c,
c.
Her meenty enell pink. Flowers extra large and of perfectform. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 4% Ib. 20c, Ib. 50c. .
gnea—Scariet crimson, A-variety for growing with
light colored sorts, Pkt. 5c,0z. 10c, % lb. 20c, lb. 50c.
Juniata—White, delicately veined and marked with
lavender. Pkt. 5c, oz 10c, 4 Ib. 25c, lb. 75c.
: Lady Beaconsfield—The stand-
ards are salmon pink; wings a pale
Ck: Pet. 5c, oz. 10c, % Ib. 20,
iC.
Little Dorrit—Mammoth flowers ofa pink and white. The standards are a carmine-pink while the wings are almost pure white. A beautiful com- pinadon., Pkt. 5c, oz.10c, % Ib. 20c,
Lady Penzance — Bright pink, beautifully laced with rore. Pkt. 5e, z. 10c, % lb. 20c, Ib. 550.
blue. Color quite da atedge cf the flowd Pkt 5c
Mrs. Eckford—A lovely cream, shaded primros Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 4 1b. 20c, Ib. 50c. : a
Oddity—Pale carmine with rose edges. Pkt. 5¢ 0z. 10c, %4 lb. 20c, lb. 65c.
Princess of Wales—Blooms almost white, grounf marked and striped blue, indigo and various shade Pkt. 5c¢, oz. 10c, %4 1b. 20c, Ib. 50c. is
Peach Blossom—Salmon pink, shaded with buf Delicate colors. Pkt. 5c,0z. 10c,% 1b 20c, Ib. 500
Primrose—The color is a delicate primrose yellow. PEt, 5c, oz. 10c, 4 Ib. 20¢, Ib. 50c.
Royal Robe—An exquisite shade of rose. Pkt. 5¢, oz. 10c, %4 Ib. 20c, Ib. 50c. ui
Senator—Flowers cream white, striped and mark apogee and brown. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % Ib. 20¢
. 50c. \
Stanley—Rich deep maroon. The darkest of all Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % Ib, 20c, lb. 50c.
The Countess—Light lavender. Very fine. Pkt. 10c¢_oz. 20c, % Ib. 45c, Ib. 81.50.
Violet Queen — Standard, mauve; wings, light violet. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 4 Ib. 20c, Ib. 50c.
Good Mixed—This isa splendid mixture of choice
varieties. Pkt. 5c, % Ib. 15¢, b. 40c.
Imperial Mixed—tThis is 3 charming collection of our owt mixture, Pkt. 5c, 0z. 10c, % lb. 20c, Ib. 65c.
Giant Mixed—Is an assort- ment of the choicest named kinds. PEt. 10e, oz. 15c, % Ib. 40c, Ib.
c.
7 . -_ Gold Medal Mixture —The nani Pe Ine of nat Base in. tion. oz. 15, . 85c, lb. $1.00. ” aM California Giant Mixed— tae gor oz. 15c, % Ib. 3c, Ib.
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THE CHOICEST GERMAN STOCKS.
Splendid for either pot culture or beds. The seed we offer is of the choieest German strain and imported by us direct from a leading grower. Theplants are of compact habit and produce lovely double flowers of a waxy texture. The “White Vienna” which we offer is by far the best of the dwarf white sorts and we recommend it particularly for florists’ use. Yellow (dwarf), pkt. 10c. White (dwarf), pkt. 10c. Grimson (dwarf), pkt. 10c. Blue (dwarf), pkt. 10c. Rose (dwarf), pkt. 10c. Mixed (dwarf), pkt. 10c.
White Vienna—A charming dwarf white variety which blossoms very early and is of the most compact habit. This, we believe: = far superior to the
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wellknown “Snowflake” as the flowers are much more freely produced and the heads are of the most as perfect formation. Pkt. 15c.
Double Morning Glory, «‘ White Tassel.”
One of the most charming climbers that has evercome to our notice. Itis a rapid growing vine with beautiful white tassel-like blossoms, which have a delicate marking of purple on the inner petal. The flowers are beautifully fringed, and never fail to attract attention wherever seen. Easily grown from seed and will give a good percentage of double flowers.
MAY’S GIANT FLOWERING VERBENAS.
Northern Light—The largest white Verbena we know of and one of the handsomest varieties ver introduced; flowers are a pure white, borne in great clusters resembling a Snowball blossom, he plants are strong growers producing a quantity of perfectly filled spikes of clear white flowers he entire season. Pkt. 15c, 2 pkts. 25c. Tiger—This grand Verbena might also be called the “ Harlequin,” on account of its peculiarly triped flowers, which never fail to attract attention, while the enormous size and wonderful free- om with which they are borne through the summer months makeitamostvaluable variety. Pkt. 10c
Royal Red—A beautiful red Verbena, which belongs to the large flowering class. Its mam- hoth bright blossoms are a constant source of delight to the flower lover during thesummer season. he trusses of bloom and individual flowers are simply enormous and of the most perfect form and olor. Pkt. 15c, 2 pkts. 25c.
Blue Boy—The deepest blue imaginable, and will make a grand showing grown either separate t with the above varieties. Pkt. 15c.
Choice Mixed—Choice mixture of all shades. Pkt. 10c, oz. $1.00.
Common Mixed—Pkt. 5c.
Tammoth Mixed—This superb mixture includes the choicest and largest flowering varieties ound in this magnificent class of plants, many of the blooms measuring from 3 to 4 inches in
Biameter. Pkt. 15c, 2 pkts, 25c, ¥ oz. $1.00, oz. $1.75.
ZINNIAS, 2 —==~_
f DWARF VARIETIES. OG Zinnia, Firebrand—A grand addition to the list of Zinnias. The Double White—Clear snowy white. Pkt. 10c. cry blossoms are of an immense size, and as double as the Dahlia, while Double Orange—Bright and showy. Pkt. 10c. the color is by far the brightest scarlet we have ever seen in the flower
Double Canary—Delicate light golden. Pkt. 10c. Mma "§ family. It makes a splendid plant for beds or borders, and its easy Double Firebrand—Brilliant scarlet. Pkt. 15c. V growth, profusion of bloom and ay Og showy appearance recommends ec. :
Double Mixed—A good assortment of colors. Pkt. 5c. it toevery one. Pkt. 15c, 2 pkts. TALL VARIETIES. Famous Zebra, or Striped Zinnias—A superb class of Zinnias, giant in size
Giant Mixed—All shades and all colors. Pkt. 10c. and perfectly double, handsomely striped and marked with various Tall Double White—Very fine. Pkt. 5c Pansy colors. The plants are strong growers and bloom for a long period,
Tall Double Rose—Delicate light pink. Pkt. 5c. making them very desirable for beds. Our seed is saved from the most Tall Double Yellow—Clear sulphur. es Seeds. perfect flowers and will produce mammoth blooms of the richest . Se.
Tall Double Crimson—Rich deep shade. colors. Pkt. 10c, 3 pkts. 25c.
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BUTTERFLY FLOWER.
(Schizanthus.)
Very few annuals are more at- tractive than this showy little flower. The blossoms inciude al- most every shade and color and resemble ‘butterflies’ in shape. It is easily grown and certain to please you with its profusion of bloom. Pkt. 5c.
EVENING PRIMROSES.
(O. Macrantha.)
These are charming free flower- ing plants, especially desirable for beds and borders of shrub- bery. Easily grown from seed and blooms freely the first sea- son. The variety we offer has immense blossoms of a bright golden color, which are very
showy when grown with other G@NOTHERA GRANDIFLORA.
flowers of different colors. Pkt.10c, 3pkts. 25c. GODETIA. |
Lovely garden plants of easy culture and noted for their delicate color and profusion of bloom.
Beauty of St. Paul—Immense crimson flowers shading to carmine. Pkt.10c, 3 pkts. 25c.
The Bride—White, with carmine center. Pkt. 5c.
Spotted or Bijou—Pkt. 10c, 3 pkts. 25c. ; t Duchess of Albany—Very handsome, free flowering, white variety.
Pkt. 10c. piixed- This includes many of the finest named varieties. Pkt. 5c, os. 25c.
ORNAMENTAL GOURDS.
An interesting class of rapid growing vines bearing curiously shaped fruits of various colors, They grow rapidly from seed and often attain aheightof12or15feetin a singleseason. Valuable for covering porches, etc. Bottle Shaped, pkt 5c. White Egg, pkt. 5c. Pear Shaped, pkt.5c. Heroules Glub, pkt.5¢e: Mixed V
GIANT GODETIAS— Mixed Colors.
Gaily colored flowers of every conceivable shade and color ranging from the deepest car- dinal or blood red to the most delicate cream or SEZ PZ SZ 24 pearl shade. They grow easily from seed and flower profusely during the sum- mer season. This strain was obtained by us from Germany and will produce the largest and most perfect lowers. Few plants are more desir- able for massing in beds than the Giant Godetias, They grow to a height of 15 or 18 inches and thrive in almost any soil or locality. Pkt. 10c, 83 pkts. 25c.
FUCHSIAS. EUTOCA WRANGELIANA.
A charming German flower which grows rapidly from seed and produces beautiful brilliant blue flowers for sey- eral weeks during the summer season. Desirable for small beds or to be
arieties, pkt. 5c.
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shades. Valuable for
€LEMATIS SEEDS—(Jackman’s Mixed.)
A splendid class of perennial climbers that produces magnificent blossoms of various shades and colors. Our mixture includes the lead- ing varieties and is considered one of the best mixtures ever obtained.
fact all the popular colors in this class. Pkt. 15
CALENDULA, Queen of Trianon.
The greatest Novelty in the way of Calendulas ever introduced. It grows rapidly and the flowers are produced in great profusion all
IMIPERIAL MIXED... HOLLYHOCKS.
Zs A superb mixture of our own,
which includes all the latest § Shades and colors found in this stately class of summer favor- ites. The blooms are large, very double and the texture of petals unusually firm, enabling | them to mag 8 a long time in water after being cut. Seed sown early in the house and transplanted to the garden @s soon as the earth is erin! hel oP bees bloom- ng plants the ‘st season. Pkt. 25c, 5 pkts. $1.00.
BIGNONIA,
NICOTIANA AFFINIS
Fine for separate clumps or masses, for outdoor culture or for winter bloo
fusely borne. Itis one o a single ray of direct sunshine,
EAISHPZS PLS PZ SEZ OZ.S4 22,
For 25 Cents....
We will mail one packet each:
Giant Godetias. Verbena—Mammoth Mixed. Sweet Pea—Grace May. Pansy—German Show.
flowersever introduced. Weprocured theseeds direct from European Flower Seed Specialists and considerit a decided acquisition. Pkt. 25c.
Free flowerin
of t In the assortment of seeds will be found white, red, purple and blue, in of about twelve inches a: c. the season.
DOLICHOsS, or Hyacinth Bean.
Charming climbers of various shades which grow to a height of 10 or12feet in a singleseason. Splendid for porches, trellises, ete. The single flowers resemble somewhat Sweet Pea blossoms, and are borne in long racemes or bunches,giving them a mostnovel and attractive appearance. We offer the best colors and when grown together they presenta most charming and beautiful display with their rich green foli- age and bright colored blos- soms.
Purple..... a Pkt. 5c. White.....002:.5. -pkt. 5¢ Bed (Gigantea)............. pkt. 5c.
DOUBLE CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
! Our seed of these has been carefully saved from the most } flowers, and we know it is unsurpassed.
ing bloomers. One of the easiest of all plants to
star-pointed flowers are pure white, exceedingly fragr the few plants that will fiower well wit
CLARKIA, MIXED COLORS.
These are charming free blooming annuals of gaily colored flowers during the summer sea, in coloring through all the shades of red, pur- ple, crimson and violet, while some area pure snow white. They grow from one to two feet high and are excellent for beds. Pkt. 5c.
POINCIANA.
Gillesii—A remarkably beautiful plant of easy cui- ture which bears bright golden flowers often reach- ing 214 inches in diameter. The foliage is charmingly cut and the whole plant when in bloom presents a magnificent appearance. Its oddly shaped flowers and delicate foliage makes it one of the most striking
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NEMESIA, MIXED.
BIGNONIA.
A handsome hardy climber which growsrapidly to a height of twenty or thirty feet. The large orange colored flowers are borne in great clusters. Pkt. 10c.
NASTURTIUM SUNBEA/1.....
A rapid growing variety that Produces hundreds of bright golden colored blossoms during the summer months. It is un- equaled for training over porches, trellises, etc., and its easy culture makes it one of the most desirable climbers. Pkt. 10c, oz. 35c.
If seed
is sown early in { year they will blossom freely the first season.
Pkt. 15c, 2 pkts. 25¢:
(Fragrant Tobacco).
or for the center of beds of eve Stow and equally fis Its long, tubul
ming in p
and for shaded grounds and north wi NH isinvaluable. The variety we offer is the best that can be gro
Producing an abundas The blossoms ran
ean } ng annuals which grow rapidly from seed and_beal orn in window boxes and baskets. We advise you to give it a trial. ({{ {DUDG@atly, durin ordi cores ae ‘secount Gr itd cney aiowibe ee a kt. 10c. was procured direct from Europe. Height, 15 to1S8inches. Pkt. 100.
AGROSTEIIIMA, COELI-ROSA.
This is more commonly known as ‘Rose of Heaven” and is on he very best hardy annuals in our ¢ nd is remarkably free flowering, colored blossoms literally covering the plant durin Although an old fashioned fiower it is sively grown as it should be. Pkt. 5c.
MEXICAN FIRE PLANT. (BE. Hetrophylla.) A free grow throughout the summer months. It is of dwarf habit, growing only 12 to 3 feet high, with smooth glossy flowers.
to 15 inches high. Flowers large, of a bright yellow with dark maroon tirely green but later greenish-white flowers a center. Asplendid plant either for pot or border. Pkt. 10c, 3pkts.25c. *) liant orange-scarlet leaves.
ntire list. It grows to a height the bright ros ig several weeks ¢
not nearly so ex
ing annual forming bushy plante/ The leaves are at first ef ppear, surrounded by bri The effect is very strikin
CATALOGUE OF SEEDS, PLANTS, BULBS AND FRUITS.
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Aquilegia.
(Columbine.)
in the spring and summer and
roduces beautiful, curiousiy- ormed and variously colored flowers.
Chrysantha.— (Golden Spurred). Bright golden col- ored flowers. Pkt. 5c.
Chrysantha Alba.—(White Spurred). Magnificient pure white flowers. Pkt. 10c.
Coerulea.— Beautiful violet blue blossoms. Pkt. 10c.
Glandulosa.—Dark blue and light violet with white corolla. Seer caaraa ONT: Pkt.
Cc. gpenelermnsed Doldrs. Pkt. passed c. 5:
Double, Mixed Colors. ‘
Pkt. 5c.
Baptistia Australis.
A valuable perennial that should be found inevery garden. It produceslovely spikes of bright blue, pea-shaped flowers in great pro- fusion. Pkt 5c.
Chrysanthemum.
(Inodorum Plenissinum.) For bouquets, or to be used in vases, this is one of the finest perennials that can be own, The flowers are a pure white, very double and freely produced. Bloomsthe first year. The second season the flowers reach perfection. Pkt. 10c.
Digitalis.
(Foxglove.)
Stately perennials, throwing their flower stalks two to three feet high,
Lanata.—White. Pkt. 5c.
Lutea.—Yellow. Pkt. 5c.
Rosea.—Rose. Pkt. 5c.
Purpurea.—Red. Pkt. 5c.
Mixed.—Various colors. Pkt. 5c.
Monstrosa Mixed.—The giants of this class. Pkt. 10c.
Lobelia.
(Cardinalis.)
This is frequently called the ‘Cardinal Flower.” Itis a brilliant perennial variety, growing toa height of three feet and bear- a spikes of showy scarlet blossoms. Pkt.
ic.
Dianthus Barbatus. (Sweet William.)
Probably more largely grown at the pres- ent time than any other perennial. Its gaily colored flowers are favorites everywhere, gs offer the finest assortment in Amer-
ca. Single White. Pkt. 10c. Single Dark Crimson. Pkt.
10c. Single Scarlet. Pkt.10c. Double White. Pkt. 10c. DoubleCrimson. Pkt. 10c. White Margined. Pkt.
ic.
Mixed.—Double and single varieties. Pkt. 5c. 5
Giant Mixed. Pkt. 10c.
Choice Dablias,
Of this beautiful flower we offer a superb strain, both of the single and double class. If + seed issown early it will pro- duce good, strong blooming plants the first season.
Single Mixed. Pkt. 160.
f fraeca Double Mixed. Pkt.
c.
Sone Poputar PEREN
ba oe De i A In every section \AOOC? by a a ee of the country per- yecnisis are becom-\% MN ing more popular‘ This plant blooms freelyearly < as their value is)s realized. They gen- ANerally bloom the& @) frst season if seed) is sown early inthe NS spring, and con-@ tinue to flower tors several years, \" creasing in size and (4 beauty each year. For a permanent flower garden the varieties listed by on this page are wnsur-
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Dianthus Barbatus.
Hardy Larkspurs.
(Delphinium.)
Although perennials they will bloom freely the first season if seed is sown early. The spikes are exceedingly showy Ag and wonderfully attractive when grown in bunches.
Formosum.—Rich blue with white center. Pkt. 50.
Zalil.—Rare flowers of a sulphur shade, many havin. the delicate tints of an orchid, Pkt. 10c.
Le Mastodonte.—A giant variety. producing blue flowers. Pkt. 10c.
Nudicaule —Beautiful scar- let flowers. Very showy. Pkt. 10c.
Piss eka Mixed.—Pkt.
c.
Campanula.
These are known almost everywhere as “Canterbury Bells.’”?” Some of this class, such as Carpatica and Macrantha are perennials while the others offered belong to biennial section. fi ;
Carpatica Alba.—Free blooming white wariety. Pkt. 5c.
Macrantha.— Extra large blue flowers. Pkt. 5c. ‘ A
Calycanthema.—(Cup and saucer.) We offer mixed varieties of this popular flower.
Dy all
in-
Pkt. 10c. Single Mixed. Pkt.5c. Double Mixed. Pkt. 5c.
Wallflowers.
Our assortment of varieties, we believe, is unsurpassed and our seed will produce the best results.
ingle Red, Pkt. 10c. Single Golden, Pkt. 10c. Single Purple, Pkt. _10c. Single Brown, Pkt.10. Single Mixed, Pkt. 5 Double Yellow, Pkt. 15c. Double Purple, PEt.15c. DoubleBrown, Pkt. 15c. Double Striped. Pkt. 150. Double Mixed, Pkt. 10c.
Double Hollyhocks.
Sow the seed early in the house and trans- plant to the garden when the weather is warm. If this is done they will flower freely the first season. This seed will produce im- mense double flowers.
White, 10c. Scarlet, 10c. Yellow, 10c. Rose, 10c. Purple, 10c. Flesh Golor, 10c. Crimson, 10c. Mixed, 10c. May's Prize, Mixed.—Saved from_the largest and most perfect flowers. Pkt. 20c.
Aconitum, Napellus. (Monk's Hood.) Free blooming hardy perennial. which blooms quick from seed. The plant succeeds in almost any soil andbears spikes of curious- ly shaped white and blue fiowers. Pkt. 5c.
Pentstemon. (Mixed Colors.)
Among the most beautiful of all the herbaceous perennials. Thecolors range through all the bright shadesand are as varied as the Gladioli in their tints. Very free flowering. Our mix- ture is the best that can be ob- tained, Pkt. 5c.
Adonis.
Vernalis.—A charming per- ennial with bright yellow flow- ers. It grows rapidly to a height of eighteen inches and e®blossoms profusely. Pkt. 5c.
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NIALS.
Hardy Larkspur.
Aconitum.
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$ -«.-OF CHOICE..... 1 SELENPD_, = Flower Seeds $ VARIETIES =O . For only $1.00 we will send the entire collection of Forty Packets, post- paid, or for 50c. will send any nineteen pkts., or for 25c. we will send any nine pkts. Your own selection from the list of 40 varieties of choice Flower seeds offered below. The varieties offered below are free flowering annuals that will blossom profusely from early summer until the late fall months. Antirrhinum, Tall Mixed. Alyssum, Sweet. Amaranthus, Caudatus. Asters, Mixed Colors. Abronia, Umbellata, Adonis, Vernalis. Brachycome, Mixed Colors. Bartonia, Aurea, Calliopsis, Mixed, ~ Centaurea, Mixed, , Candytuft, Mixed. Cacalia, Mixed. Collinsia, Mixed. Dianthus, Pure White. Erysimum, Peroffskianum. Eutoca, Wrangeliana. Globe Amaranth, Mixed. Gypsophila, Elegans. ° Gaillardia, Mixed. Four O’Clock, Mixed. Gilia, Mixed Colors. Godetia, Fine Mixed. Gourds, Assorted. Hesperis or Sweet Rocket. Lobelia, Mixed. Lupinus, Mixed. Migonette, Sweet. Marigolds, Mixed. Morning Glory, Climbing Nigella, Mixed. Nierembergia, Mixed. Nemophila. Mixed. Poppy, Mixed. Ricinus, Mixed. Petunia, Mixed. Sweet Peas, Mixed. Sweet William, Mixed. Silene, Mixed. Schizanthus, Mixed. Zinnia, Mixed. WE TRUST YOU 4 ¢ Will make your order from this list as large as possible. No order will be filled
for less than nine packets. You will do us a favor if you will kindly call the attention of your friends to our liberal offer.
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CATALOGUE OF SEEDS, PLANTS, BULBS AND FRUITS.
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ABUTILONS.
Aputilon Seed—This charming dass of plants may be easily raised from seed if the proper soilandcare isused. They grow rapidly ina rich sandyloam. The soil should be well pulverized and seed covered lightly. Inthe package we have
t up a splendid mixture saved
om thestrongest and most thrifty varieties. Pkt, 25c.
Aristolochia (Dutchman’s Pipe)—One of the best perennial dimbers ever introduced in this country. The seed may be sown po | in the house and transplanted to the ground as soon as weather permits doing so with safety. If this is done you will have by mid- summer a most beautiful vine, laden with richly colored flowers ot_a purplish shade. Tryit. Pkt.10c.
Adonis. VEENALIS—A pretty
lant with large yellow blossoms.
kt.5ce. Z2sTIvALis—Brightscar- let flowers. Pkt. 5c.
Antirrhinum (Snap Dragon)— Fine for summer and fall blooming. TaLL MixED—All colors, Pkt.5c. Tom THumMB—Mixed colors, Pkt.
c.
Amaranthus—Handsome orna- mental plants of easy culture. TRI- coLor—Red, yellow and green foli- age. Pkt. 5c. Caupatus—Rich red. Pkt. 5c. SALiciFoLius— Lovely amaranth. Pkt. 5c.
Abronia— Beautiful plants for vases, baskets, etc. ARENARIA— Lemon yellow. Pkt. 5c. UMBEL- Lata—Lilac, white eye. Pkt. 5c.
Ageratum — Good for almost
any purpose. Biur— Pkt. 5c. Wuite—Pkt. 5c. LasskEAUX Ros —Pkt. 5c.
Asperula Azurea Setosa — A beautiful blue flower. Pkt. 5c.
Antignon Leptopus—A_beauti- ful climber called the ‘‘ Mexican Mountain Rose.” Flowers entirely distinct in color; a rich shade of
carmine-scarlet, borne in large dusters. Pkt. 15c. Agrostemma—Very showy bor- der plants. Pkt. 5c. Acanthus Latifolius—Stately foliage. Pkt. 5c
Acroclinium — Beautiful ever- lasting flowers of many colors, ALBUM—White. Pkt. 5c. RoszumM —Bright rose. Pkt. 5c. RusoruM —Deep red. Pkt.5c. Mixed—All colors, Pkt. 5c.
and best of the entire list of veg ction ‘ust the sorts to gro
Do you want the largest vegetables that can be grown? I.
‘osemite Mammot CABBAGE. Hundred Weig CUCUMBER Giant Pera—Frequently grows fifteen inches long
, ‘To every person ordering May’s 50 Cent Collection of Veg giving complete cultural directions of vegetables of all kinds.
Adlumia Cirrhosa—A charming vine with feathery foliage and rose colored blossoms. Pkt. 10c.
Ampelopsis Veitchii—The well known hardy climber called ‘‘Bos- ton Ivy.” kt. 10c.
Abrobra Viridiflora—An orna- mental climber with bright scarlet fruit. Pkt. 5c.
Balloon Vine—A rapid growing, handsome summer climber, having small white flowers. Grows from 10 to 15 feet. Pkt. 5c.
Begonia, Mixed—Pkt. 25c.
Begonia, Tuberous Rooted, Mixed — Magnificent flowering plants that produce blossoms of immense size. Pkt. 25c.
Bryonopsis—Rapid growing climber, green fruit, changes to scarlet and white. t. 5e.
Brachycome, Mixed (Swan River Daisy )—Free flowering plant covered with blossoms of various colors. Pkt. 5e.
Browallia, Mixed — Summer blooming plants. Flowers blue and white. Pkt. 5c.
BidensAtrosanguinea—Pkt.5¢
Cacalia, Mixed (Paint Brush or Tassel Flower) — A fine, profuse flowering plant, with yellow and scarlet blossoms, Pkt. Be.
Calceolaria, Choice Mixed—A house plant. Pkt. 25c.
Calliopsis, Mixed—Pkt. 50.
Calendula, Mixed—Pkt. 5c.
Collinsia, Mixed—Very pretty annuals) prods a mass of blue, white and pink blossoms. Pkt. 5c.
Centaurea Cyanus — Blooms continuously through the season. WuitE—Pkt. 5c. BLuE—Pkt. 5c. RosE—Pkt. 5c. RED—Pkt. 5c. Mrixep— Pkt. 5c.
Celosia Yellow (Cockscomb)— A charmingannual with mammoth combs of ret gout Pkt. 10c.
@ineraria,Superb Mixed—Well known house lants. t+. 39c.
Chrysanthemum, Annual — Lorp BEACONSFIELD—Rich crimson- maroon, delicately striped and edged with gold. kt.10c. THE SuLTAN—Main color same as Lord Beaconsfield, but having a deep
olden-hued rim around the eye. Pkt. 10c. W. E,GLapstone—Col- ora brilliant crimson. Pkt. 10c. EciipseE—Combination of yellow
urplish-scarlet and dark brown. kt 10c. TRICoLor — Painted Daisies. Pkt. 5c.
Canary Bird Flower—Pkt. 5c.
Cyclamen, Persicum, Finest Mixed—Flowers of variousshades of rose, white and pink. Pkt. 25c.
Cucumis Flexuosis (Snake Cu- cumber)—A vine bearing curiously shaped fruit. Pkt. 5c.
Cyclamen, Perfec ion Mixed— FR finest strain ever offered. Pkt.
e.
Cypress Vine—WHiret. Pkt.5c. SCARLET. Pkt. 5c. M1xep. Pkt. 5c.
Datura Wrightii (Angel’s Trumpet)— A handsome, hardy plant with mammoth lilac and white flowers. Pkt. 5c.
Euphorbia—Pkt. 5c.
Eupatorium _Fraseri— Snow white flowers. Pkt. 10c.
Fuchias, Mixed—Double and single. Pkt, 15c.
‘erns, Fine Mixed—Pkt. 15c.
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f you do, try this ass trons feeling certain the
etable seeds and offer them to our pe
air.
etables, we Remember 50c,
Fenzlia. Dianthaflora—10c.
Gaillardia Picta Lorenziana —Double flowers of various shades. Pkt. 5c.
Giant Gaillardias—These are undoubtedly the finest varieties of this charming class offree flowering annuals. They are unrivaled for their richness and bri'liancy of col- or. The flowers are large and very free blooming, continuing in bloom from early summer until late au- tumn. The seed we offer is saved from the finest new varieties. Pkt. 15c, 2 pkts. 25c.
Globe Amaranths—The beauti- ful everlasting flower. ALBA— White. Pkt.5c. Carnea—Flesh color. Pkt.5c. Rupra—Red. Pkt. 5c. MIxXED—Allcolors. PEt. 5c.
Gilia, Mixed—Pkt. 5c.
Gypsophila Elegans—Pkt. 5c.
Hibiscus — A handsome ? ardy plant with flowers of diffe.ent shades, AFRICANUS—Cream-brown center. Pkt. 5c. PaLustris—Large pink flowers. Pkt. 10c. Cocct- nNEUS Brilliantscarlet. Pkt. 15c.
Hy inthus Candicans—10c.
Hel otr pe, Finest Mixed — Pkt. 15c.
Humea Elegans — Handsome dec ative plants. Pkt. 10c.
Ice Plant—Pkt. 5c. _
Ipomea Noctifiora—The beauti- ful ‘moon flower.” Pkt. 10c, 3 pkts. 25c.
Ipomea—Afine annual climber, resembling the ‘‘Morning Glories.”’ CoccinEA—Scarlet. Pkt. 5c. MAR- MORATA—All colors, foliage striped. Pkt. 10c. MixEp—Variousshades. Pkt. 5c. ,
Ipomopsis Mixed — Lovely orange scarlet blossoms. Pkt. 5c.
Impatiens Sultana—Pkt. 25c.
Jacobeea, Double _Mixed — Lovely summer plant. Pkt. 5c.
Lobelia—Valuable for baskets. Wuirr GeEm—Dwarf white. Pkt. 10c. Gracizis—Lightblue. PEt. Be. PaxToniana— White, blueedge. CARDINALIS — Bright
scarlet. Pkt. 10c. MrxEp—All varieties. Pkt. 5c. Lupinus, Mixed Annual—
Flowers of varied colors. Pkt. 5c. Lavatera Trimestris— All col- ors, mixed. t. 5e. Linum Coccineum — Brilliant crimson flowers. Pkt. 5c. Marigolds—Beautiful flowering annuals of different colors. DOUBLE FRENCH DWARF—AII shades of yel- low and brown. Pkt. 5c. YEL- Low QcuEEN— Mammoth double Dahlia-like flowers of an orange color. Pkt. 15c. Malope Grandifiora—Pkt. 5c. Maize Japan—Pkt. 5c. Matricaria, Double White— Berea plants for beds. Pkt. c. Marvel of Peru, Mixed, (Four o’clocks) Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c. Maurandia— Mixep—Red, white and blue. Pkt. 10c. BARCLAYANA —Lovely blue. Pkt. 10c. Myosotis — (Forget-Me-Not) — MixEp. Pkt. 5c. ALPINE BLUE— Light color. Pkt. 10c. Patus- aRIS—Deep blue. PEt. 10c. Mimulus, Mixed—Pkt. 10c. Momordica — BALSAM _APPLE. Pkt.5c. Bavsam Pear. Pkt. 5c.
EST MAMMOTH VEGETABLES.
ortment. We have carefully selected the biggest_ are unsurpassed and will give perfect satia- The entire collection postpaid for 50 cents.
and is of the sweetest flavor. y every one should try.
ty we have ever heard of.
will send absolutely free, postpaid, a valuable little book pays for the seeds and we give you the book for nothing.
ST OF CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS.
MAM, PASSION FLOWER. Nierembergia, Mixed—Pkt. Se
Nemophila, Mixed, (Low Grove.)—Pkt. 5c.
Mammoth Passion Flower — No climber for house or outdoes can surpass this graceful beauty with its immense fragrant flower and hand ome foliage. It growe rapidly from seed and willfrequent ly attain a height of 15 er 20 Pkt. 20c, 3 pkts. 50c.
Primula (Chinese Primrose}— SINGLE LARGE FLOWERING, fringed. Pkt. 50c. SINGLE LarGe FLOW: ERING, not fringed. Pt. 26e, DoUBLE LaRGE FLOWERING, fringed. Pkt. 50c.
Primula Obconica—Pkt. 20e.
Polyanthus, Mixed—Pkt. 10e.
Pyrethrum (Feverfew) — AUR ZUM—Yellow. Pkt 10c. Lacm 1atus—Yellow. Pkt, 10c.
Portulaca—AuRANTIACA— Gok en. Pkt. 5c. ALBA—White, Pkt 5c. ScaRLEtT. Pkt. 5c. Rose Pkt. 5c. CARNATION STRIPED— Pkt. 5c. Mrxep. Pkt.5c. Dow BLE FINE MIxED. Pkt. 20c.
Ricinus, Mixed (Castor Oi! Bean)—Pkt. 5c.
Scabiosa (Mourning Bride}: DWARF Mixep. Pkt. 5c. Tata) Mixed. Pkt. 5c. 8-48,
Salvia Splendens (Flowerimg | Sage)—Scarlet flowers. Pkt. 50.
Solanum Gapaicnee. Pkt. 5e.
Sensitive Plant (Mimosa)—
Pkt. 5c.
Silene (Catchfly)—Pkt. 5c.
Sunflower—SILvER LEAVED, Pkt. 5c. SILVER ANDGOLD. Pkt. 15¢c. PErRuVIANUS—Double orange flowers. Pkt. 10c. GLoBosus— Very large double. Pkt 5c. Giamr Russtan—Mammoth yellow.
10c. Smilax—Pkt. 10c. Thunbereia, Mixed—Pkt. 5e. Vinca, Mixed—Pkt. 10c.
Other Good Flowers.
Begonia Vernon—Sow seed 3 February or March_and_it wit flower ailsummer. Pkt, 10c.
Torenia, White Wings—Beaw
tiful white, fringed with Pkt. 10c. F Torenia, Fournieri—Rich, vel-
vety blue blossoms. Pkt. 5c.
L. L. MAY & CO., ST. PAUL, MINN.
GROWN WITH OUR FAMQUS“COLD SYSTEM” WHICH INSURES STRONG, HEALTHY STOCK.
May’s Plants and Roses.
The enormous increase in our business the past few years has com- pelied us to erect new houses almost every season, until at last we have one of the largest establishments in America, Our plants and roses are gtown with the famous ‘cold system’ which insures extra strong, thrifty stock, far superior to that sent out by some eastern firms, who force their plants in overheated houses until they are utterly worthless. All plants will be sent postpaid unless otherwise instructed. If ordered by express they will be sent at purchaser’s expense, but many extras are always included in such orders.
Albizzia Julibrissin.
Lately introduced into America and has become wonderfully popular, Theelegant rose-colored silky tassels are borne above the foliage and the delicately cut leaves present a most graceful appearance, Always beauti- ful, whether in bloom or not. Fine e. Ctmament as a table plant, and also SS «quite hardy, thougha native of Persia, “ You should have this in your collec- tion. Itisa plantthat is certain to please you. Price 35c.
Bougainvillea Sanderiana.
We have grown~-this most useful flowering plant ina greenhouse, where it has contin- ued flowering for 7 months, = small w=large plants Palike being covered with ALBIZIA JULIBRISSIN. eer cember. It produces as freely as a fuchsia, its dazzling, rosy, crimson flowers lasting long in
tfection, even if grown in smallest pots, un- er all conditions, in amazing profusion. Awarded first-class certificate by the Royal Horticultural Society, and only recently in- troduced at $2each. It cannot fail to give you Satisfaction. Price, 35c. each.
Asparagus Sprenger.
(New.) Perhaps the best new plant intro- duced within ten years. Highly praised every- where; handsomest scen drooping from a pot or basket. Sprays 4 to 5 feet long, of fresh green feathery foliage, useful for bouquets, wreaths or sprays; remaining perfect for weeks after cutting.
tows freely the whole yearround. Extremel valuable for all purposes. Flowers white fol- lowed by red berries. The demand last sea~ son for this plant was larger than the sup- ply. Order early if you want it. Price, 25c.
Allamanda Williamsi,
(New.) Very distinct new pot plant. Unlike others ofits class, this forms a compact bush of dark green foliage, with trusses of very large, golden yellow, deliciously scented flowers, 3 to 4 inches across, in great- non. Blooms throughout the summer and oftenin winter. Of easiest growth. This attracted considerable attentionin our conserva- tories the past season where its fragrant flowers and thrifty appearance Was admired by all whosawit. Price, 25c.
’
Anthemis
Golden Double pm Marguerite —A
) beautiful new plant. Nothing could be more showy, either as a pot plant or bedded out. This’$ plant might well be called the ‘Shower of Gold,” as it isa perfect mass of rich, golden-yellow flow- ers the whole year round. Well-grown plants have as many as one hundred and fifty flowers on them @ at once. Price, fine SsFrrc
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plents, 1
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ALLAMANDA WILLIAMS.
BOUGAINVILLEA SANDERIAN&
CAPE FUCHSIA.
Discount on Plant Orders. Below we give a discount on plant orders, amounting to $1.00 and
over: For $1.00 cash, select plants to the value of $1.15 “ "Zoo « “ or rr) 2:30 “ g00 « “ “ “ 3.50 “ 400 « “ “ “ 4.75 “ 600 « “ “ “ 6.00
Orders over $5.00, for each dollar's worth, 25c, additional. :
These discounts do not apply to the low rate and special col- lections, as the prices for them are already as low as good stock can be sold for. ;
Datura Zornucopia.
A wonderful plant from South America. The flowers are of an immense size, trumpet-shaped and look like three distinct blossoms growing each within the other, The inside is a delicate white, while the outside is a mostbeautiful pur- ple. Thisis a handsome pot plant for the house and also valuable for outdoor culture in the summer, Be sure and secure this novelty. Price, 20c. each, 3 for 50c.
Apios Tuberosa.
This is a most valuable hardy
climber, and resembles greatly the a well-known
Wistaria both in vine and foliage, havy- ing great bunches of beautiful pur- ple flowers am, which exhale ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI. a most delightful violet fragrance. Plant several. bulbs together, if possible, and you will be astonished at the wonderful mass of vines and flowers thatthey will furnish in a very short time. Price, 10c. each, s> 3 for 20c, 7 for 50c, 15 for $1.00. ]
Lape Fuchsia.
Blooms almost incessantly during the summer | months, and will stand more hardships and produce more flowers than the common Geranium, The flowers are a bright scarlet and very showy. We cannot recommend it too highly. Price, 20c.
Ageratum. Excellent for bedding or borders of flower beds. Also desirable for window boxes and baskets. We can supply blue or white. Price, 10c. each, 750.
per doz. Alternanthera.
Low growing bright colored foliage plants. Used for lettering on the lawn. Fine for that pur- pose. Price, 10c. each, 75c. per doz.
Bouvardias.
A beautiful class of autumn and winter blooming plants, producing flowersin great abundance, varying in color from purest white to the — deepest scarlet.
President Cleveland (New)—Flowers large and of a bright scarlet crimson, The best single Bouvardia yet introduced. Price, 20c.
Rosea Multiflora—Plant vigorous. Flowers large, pink and very handsome. The most prominent feature, however, about this variety is its everblooming antes, Price, 15c
he Bride—White. Price, 15c.
Double Flowering
Varieties. President Gar- field—Pink. Price, 15c. Alfred Neuner — The most beautiful double white. Blos- soms are extra large and resemble a large bunch of minature tuberoses. Price, 20c. each, 3 for 50c
IT WILL PAY YOU TO SOW
May’s Famous
Pansy Seeds. SEE PAGE 62.
A.
DATURA CORNUCOPIA,
CAT. ALOGUE OF SEEDS, PLANTS, BULBS AND FRUITS.
Some Fine Abutilons.
Souvenir de Bonn—Without doubt the finest Abutilon yet intro- duced. The foliage is large and of a deep green color, not mottled and marbled as in all other forms, but each leaf is edged with a broad white margin, not unlike the silver leaved Geraniums, The plant is of strong, robust growth and forms beautiful specimens in avery shorttime. We know of no variegated plant introduced within recent years which has
plants. Very rare.
old Boule de Neige.
blotched in a most peculiar manner.
in great profusion, Boule de Nie
ABUTILON SOUVENIR DE BONN. thrifty grower.
rice, 10c each.
EVERBLOOMING CALLA, “LITTLE GEM.”
It is of dwarf habit and does not grow scraggly like the old variety, Our experience proves that it is a true everbloomer, the flowers appear- ingin great profusion both summer and winter when grown in pots, or it will bloom profusely all summer long in the open ground, and potted in September will continue blooming without intermission all winter. The same plant will grow and bloom for years without once ceasing, and the quantity of the bloom which a good plant will produce is astonishing. Its numerous flowers are of great size, much larger than the common sort, and snowy white in color. Price, 20c each.
blooming.
as to almost hide the foliage. spot. Hard
grownit. Price, 15c.
lawn planting.
garden. Good roots, 25c each.
CUPHEA EMINENS.
A charming plant which grows rapidly to a height of fifteen or eighteen inches, bearing a mass of scarlet flowers tipped with gold and green. Valuable for pot or open garden culture and especially desirable on account of its healthy habit. Price, 15c
ABUTILON, “GOLDEN BELL.”
This has been correctly named the ** Perpetual Flowering Abutilon,” for it never seems to tire or need any rest, the plant being literally cov- ered with bright lemon colored blossoms at all seasons of the year. It is of vigorous habit, and when once started requires but little attention; itis,in fact, one of the most desirable house plants ever introduced.
Price, 20c each.
GERANIUM.
White Robe.
Probably no plants ever introduced are more desirable for hanging baskets, vases or boxes than § this magnificent class of trailing beauties. White Robe we have selected as the finest large flowering white sort in a collection of over fifty varieties. The beautiful rich green, ivy-shaped leaves and charming flowers present a most graceful ap- pearancee. Grown § as a specimen plant «, ona bracket itis very desirable. Price 20c.
ARDESIA CRENULATA.
pleased us so much as this silver-edged Abutilon.
Splendour—A new and valuable variety different from any ever offered. Color, deep red, a shade heretofore unknown in this class of Price, 30c each.
Snow Ball—A beautitul pure white variety, greatly resembling the Flowers large and very fine.
Leopard or Eclipse — Foliage striped and mottled with yellow and green; this tovether with the bright orange or crimson colored flowers makes a grand display. Price, 15c each.
Double Thompsonii—Flowers are orange colored, large double, and produced in the greatest profusion. Price, 10c each.
Pink Perfection—The flowers are a light pink color, and produced Price, 10c each. —Flowers large, clear white.
CORONILLA GLAUCA.
A thrifty, rapid-growing. bushy little plant, bearing an abundance of fragrant pea-shaped yellow flowers. It is certain to please you.
ANTIGONON—MOUNTAIN ROSE.
Numberless clusters of deep pink blossoms so completely cover the vine Grand and effective when grown in a sunny with slight covering.
ARDESIA CRENULATA.
Probably one of the most ornamental house plants that bas ever been offered. It requires a warm place, and with the entire year; or when not in flower will produce clusters of brilliant red berries, which make a most novel and showy appearance. Price, 35c each.
CALADIUM ESCULENTUM.
A tropical plant of the well known family of Caladiums, most striking of the ornamental foliage plants, either for pot or It will grow in any good garden soil. It iseasy of culture, a full sized plant being 4 or 5 feet in height, with immense leaves. obtained in the spring will make good plants in the summer, and in the fall they should be taken up and stored in the cellar in dry sand. There is nothing so good as this Caladium for a grand bed of foliage in the
Price, 15c.
Price, 20c each.
Leaves are spotted and
Plant is a strong and
THE BLACK CALLA.
This is undoubtedly the greatest novelty in the plant line that has been introduced within the past twenty-five years. The Black Calla came from Egypt, and the bulbs which we offer were imported direct from Jerusalem, where they are grown, making a valuable souvenir of the Holy Land. Until very recently this rare lily has been seen oa in the rich botanical collections, few people being able tq purchase it on account of the great cost. We have at last been able to secure quite a stock, and have made the price low enough to be within the reach of all ah oeire and prize this wonderful and scarce plant. Strong bulbs,
rice 25c. 4
Desirable for either summer or winter Price, 15c.
Highly praised by those who have
roper care will flower freely
One of the
Roots
BLACK CALLA,
HELIOTROPE—Violet Gem.
Color, fine dark violet; one of the best dark sorts, in fact one of the best of all Heliotropes. Good for pots; fine for bedding in open ground, and extra good for cutting; odor exquisite, and it produces flowers in abundance. In last twenty years we have had on trial many varieties of Heliotrope; but of all we pronounce this the best, either fur pots, bed- ding or cut flowers. It is a strong, vigorous grower of unusually healthy habit and handsome appearance. Price 2Oc.
ASPARAGUS TENUISSIMUS.
A beautiful species, of climbing habit, remarkable for delicate appear- ance of its foliage. As a decorative plant for the conservatory or win- dow, itis very striking. The sprays are beautiful. Price. 25c each.
DAHLIAS
Giant
xed :
Varieties.
We offer a fine
mixture of large double flowering varieties which we failed to keep sep- arate when taking up the bulbs this past season. The colors range from > pure white to deep- estcarmine orcrim- son and will make a lovely display. Price 25c each, 3 for 60c.
SOW MAY’S
PANSY SEEDS,
CUPBHEA EM!INENS.
L. L. MAY & CO., ST. PAUL, MINN,
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=| Beautiful Begonias.
1. M.de Lesseps—New and valuable. Flowers are whitish pink, leaves dotted silver. The plant is a strong grower. Price, 10c each. ._ Decora—Long leaves, with white spots, blossoms creamy white. Price, 15c.
3. Metallica—Three-cornered leaves, upper portion of which ate covered with a bronze luster. Price, 10c. ok : - Weltoniensis Alba— Bright green leaves with bright blossoms. Price, 10c. 5. Parnellii—Leaves oddly shaped, flowers white. Very handsome: Price, 20c. 6. Apple Blossom—The handsomest everblooming variety that has become very popu- lar of ‘ate. Price, 25c. 7. Manicata Aurea—A grand fo
: liage plant, with richly colored leaves. each one being marked with cream, green and pink, flowers light rose. Price, 25c. ubra—The well known scarlet flowering variety. Price, 10c.
9. Diadema—Deeply cut leaves which are dotted with white. Price, 10c. 10. Saundersonii—Heart shaped flowers of a bright ted coloz. Very pretty. Price, 10c. 11. Argentea Guttata—Oblong leaves of a purplish-bronze shade, each leaf marked with white, Flowers white. 15¢. 12. Rosea Multiflora—Lovely rose colored flowers which are produced in great profusion. Price, 15c.
~~ = OTHER GOOD VARIETIES. SS Paul Bruant—A rapid growing begonia, with rose coloredfiowers. 15c. Incarnata—Bright pink flowers, leaves dark, spotted with white. 10¢. Alba Picta—White flowers, leaves a handsome shade of deepgreen. 10c. Marguerite—Brownish-green leaves, creamy pink blossoms. 165e.
seeseeee REX BEGONIAS, — cee Bertha McGregor—Leaves very large, often nine inches long and six or seven inches wide. A free, strong grower, producing foliage im
abundance. Thecenter of the leaf is small, dark and alm-shaped; the body of leaf is bright silver, outlined with bronze. eryhandsome. Price, 25c. -
Madame Mersche—A decided novelty in the x type. The leaves arein form like a grape leaf. Color bright green, with a background of
: ; chocolate, vcins a light pea green, the whole leaf being spotted and marked with silver. In bloom
it is magnificent, the panicles, composed of lovely pink blossoms, are held high and spray-llke far above the richly colored foliage. Price, 50c.
Rosy Morn—(Rare) Carmine rose edged with bronze. 35c.
King—See illustration. 250.
Silver Star—Grayish silver leaves edged with deep green. 80c. Assorted Rex—Our selection from fifteen varieties. 15c each, 4 for 50c.
BRYOPHYLLUM, One of the most curious plants it has ever been our privilege &
row. ‘he leaves are thick and heavy. When cut and p in moist soil little plants start from the notches in them,
and make strong plants in a very short time. When in bloom it presents a very odd and interesting appearance: first, the long, green, red-striped pods are formed, and through this breaks a pointed tube of a dull red shade.
The blossoms are produced in great profusion, and droop from the branches. Price, 15c.
SOME NEW COLEUS.
Well known ornamental foliage plants, which will furnish an endless variety of shades and colors.
Crimson Bedder—Center of leaf carmine crimson, edged with green and maroon.
Golden Bedder—Canary yellow, deep gold in the sun.
Gov. Merriam—Center of leaf bright cerine scarlet, bor- dered with a broad band of magenta green; compact habit.
Glory of Autumn—Deepcrimson bronze; grand bedder.
Her Majesto- Dark red, edged with golden yellow.
Jewel—Dark crimson, edged with golden green.
Price, 10c each, 12 for $1.00.
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CALADIUM. See Page 71.
CATALOGUE OF SEEDS, PLANTS, BULBS AND FRUITS. 73
The True South American BRUGMANSIA.
A Plant that will please you.
Itisimpossible to describe the beauty of this wonderful plant. Words fail to convey any idea of its magnificence. It never fails to please the purchaser. The flowers are drooping, bell-shaped, over afootin length, and about nine inches in width, of creamy white color and very fragrant. The striking ap- pearance this plant makes whenin full bloom cannot be correctly described. It blooms very freely, and it is acom- mon sight to see 20 or 30 of these im- mense blossoms open at onetime. It is a plant of rapid growth, but seldom attains a height over five feet. The fact thatit will bloom at almost any time of the year is another important ‘ Sete point, It is equally desirable for CROTOLARIA RETUSA. growing in the window or conser- vatory, or out of doors during the summer months. Price, 25¢ each. '
CARYOPTERIS MASTACANTHUS.
A beautiful Chinese plant of vigorous, healthy growth that produces its charming, feathet- like, bluish, lavender flowers from early summer until late into the fall. We have seen small plants only five or six inches in height covered with blossoms until almost Christmas, For the house it has proven to be one of the most valuable plants of late introduction. Price 15c.
CROTOLARIA RETUSA.
A peculiar plant with beautiful pea-shaped flowers that has been exten- sively advertised during the past two seasons. It attains a height of eighteen inches and each shoot is terminated by long racemes of golden yel- low blossoms. Anexcellent plant forthe amateur. Price 2Oc.
COBAEA MACROSTEMMA.
A rapid growing climber producing curiously shaped yellowish green colored flowers. It is desirable for house or outdoor culture and blooms very freely the greater portion of the year. Try it this season. We are cer- tain it will please you. Price 20c.
RUBBER TREE—Ficus Elastica.
One of the popular house plants at the present time, indeed it is con- sidered by many far ahead of Palms for growing as single specimens. It is erect in habit, and the broad, thick, dark green leaves make a most hand- some appearance when the plant is placed on a stand away from flowering plants. The leaves should be sponged to keep free from the dust. Our
parte are strong, thrifty stock averaging over one foot in height. rice 75c. each.
FRAGRANT CLERODENDRON., FRAGRANT CLERODENDEON.
This is a magnificent pot plant which produces large heads of rosy whites weet scented blossoms. They are excellent for cutting and one cf the most charming flowersthat can be grown for vases, as their delicate perfume will scent a whole room. The plant is a vigorous grower and requires but little attention when once started. Price 165c.
A charming plant for house culture.
All that need be said of this lovely novelty is that it is both an ornatiéntal and a handsomi flowering plant. The long striped tropical leaves present a most charm- ing appearance at all seasons of the year. Added to this its 1mmense clusters of rose colored flowers, which ' are produced for several months, and you have this the most_ beautiful house plant imaginable. Price 25c.
THE CINNAMON VINE.
A beautiful and rapid climber, pos- sessing the rare quality of emitting from its flowers the delightful odor of cinnamon, and very appropriately called the ‘‘Cinnanion Vine.” The plants are grown from bulbs or roots and are very nice for window ornaments or outdoor culture. They are perfectly hardy, the stem dying down every autumn, but growing again in thespring so rapidly as to completely cover any trellis or arbor very early in the season. The vines often run 25 feet or more, and when trained over and about a door or window make an ornament much admired, while its many clusters of delicate white flowers send out an amount of fragrance that is truly won- derful. Our price places it within the reach of all. Price, 10c each, 8 for 25c.
—FOR-— « We will send one Plant each.. Mexican Centradenia.
Ai) cis, eee
¢ Clerodendron. |
MBEY- ~*N CENTRADENIA.
CARYOPTERIS MASTACANTHUS. ey cak seal aia
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PRIDE OF AMERICA.
Cyperus Alternifolius..®%
Umbrella Palm.— This is one of the most useful of our house plants. It is exceedingly hardy in constitution, and if given plenty of water will flourish where other plants would die. Beingsemi-aqu- atic in its nature, it is very pretty when grown ina bow! and kept filled with water above thesoil. Price 15c and 25c ac- cording to size of plants.
NOTICE.
Our list of Pansies and Nasturtiums is the most complete in America.
CYPERUS ALTERNIFOLIUS. (Umbrella Palm.)
it is
;.
and Purple Queen, which was introduced last fall. Indiaisa large double purple blossoms in great profusion; it does
n but little attention; it isin fact as near perfection as a plant can bé, and. culture. Strong, thrifty plants, 35c each, 3 for $1.00.
SOME BEAUTIFUL CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
. This assortment is made up from the
We offer here a selection of the choicest varieties only best flowering sorts.
Price 15c. Yellow Queen.—Extra
habit. Price 15c. Velvet Queen.—A
“Velvet Queen.”
habit and produces its flower
we have ever grown.
John Shrimpton.—A red where.
FRAGRARIA INDICA.
perfect formation. A strong,
L. L. MAY & CO., ST. PAUL, MINN.
SOME CHOICE CARNATIONS.....
yellow variety.
variety, exceedingly fine. 3 for 6Oc.
beautiful light pink carnation.
derfully tragrant. Price 15c.
Color, a sort of light rose. Price 20c. Germania.—Bright red. The flowers a Ivory.—Extra large pure white blossoms. | perfect in form and keep a long time af Plant is a strong grower. Price 15c. cutting. Price 15c
Looks almost exactly like the ordinary berry when the plant is in full bearing, just what you should want, for it blooms and bears almost the entire year.
FUCHSIA, INDIA.
We have secured several new varieties of Fuchsias from England for our customers this season think the India is the finest double purple we have ever seen w
Mrs. F. Bergman.—A fine large flowering, early flowering large yellow sort, of perfect
charming Chrysanthemum, correctly named, The blossoms often measuring five or six inches in diameter, and are the richest shade of velvety brown imaginable, In all our collection. which consists of several huudred choice varieties, this was by far the most attractive; its mammoth richl were the admiration of all who saw it. This
son__ Price 30c each, 3 for 75 Major Bonaffon.—Soft clear yellow, incurved petals. blossom often measure over seven inches in diameter. Agnes Louise mag lee ig of the most beautiful pink varieties rice
Blossoms of good size and very showy. Price 15c.
Golden Wedding.—A grand golden colored variety that is probably more largely grown by florists than any other. grower and free blooming. Price 15c. :
Merry Monarch.—Beautiful snow white blossoms of
Your SELECTION of varieties \_/
Tidal Wave.—Carmine pink. A grea favorite with large growers on account of i free flowering habit. Price 10c. ;
Lizzie McGowan.—A desirable pure w hi Flo werslargeand ofperfect form. Price 1
Wm. Stuart.—Dark red flowers of la size. Very flagrant. Price 15ce. .
Marietta.—Probably the most beautiful thisclass. Color,richcrimson. A freebloo er and strong grower. Price 20c each.
Imperial.—Snow white flowers of go size. Plant is bushy in habit and produ a great profusion of blossoms. Price 20c. |
For Fifty Cents we will send Six Carnations.
Mayor Pingree.—Large, flowering, cream = A delicate color. Price 150.
Pride of America.—The largest. white Price 265c. each,
Daybreak.—Acknowledged by allthemost
Price 15c. ach, 3 for 4Oc.
Jubilee.—Rich red flowers that are won- Plant, a strong grower,
Albertina.—One of the new pink shades.
Por only 35 cents we will send postpaid, your choi
3 For 35 Cts. of three carnations. CLERODENDRON BALFOURI.
CARNATION, MINNEHAHA.
Probably the largest and most perfectly form
It isastrong, healthy grower and exceedingly free flowering. Thecolorisa rich, deep red and the blossoms are of the most beautiful formationi able plant for pot culture as it will bloom freely
One of the most f beautiful vines that can be obtained for
ot culture in the Amt
ouse. The foliage {fy is simply gorgeous in its coloring, being a combination of crim-
~ son, rose and green. POA: Every leaf is marbled ye <eNs and blotched insome le }
eculiar manner, It 8s easily grown and a plant that never fails to please. Makes a most beautiful bracket plant, also desirablefor baskets. Price 20c.
CISSUS DISCOLOR. (Chameleon Vine.)
CLERODENDRON BALFOURI.
MOCK STRAWBERRY OR FRAGARIA INDICA.
butthebright red fruit is not edible.
As a basket or bracket p'ant Of easiest growth and admired by all
who have seen it. Price 150.|
ith the possible exception of strong, rapid growing variety, producing well in almost any situation and requires one adapted to house
early white variety.
colored blossoms lant is of strong upright sin great profusion through the entire sea- c.
The single Price 20c.
5e.
variety that is attracting attention every-
The plant is a vigorous
large size and
vigorous grower. Price 10c
CHRYSANTHEMUM, VELVET QUEER.
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CATALOGUE OF SEEDS, PLANTS, BULBS AND FRUITS.
Beautiful Zannas..
We offer this season a list of the finest of these now popular bedding plants. In making up our assort- ment we have selected only such varieties as are noted for their beauty of \color and healthy habit.
A Bouvier—Grows to a height of 3 or 4 feet. The flowers are a rich blood red and produced in the great- est profusion. Price, 15c. FARFUGIUM GRANDE.
Madame Crozy—Claimed by some to be the finest ever introduced. -
It is certainly the showiest with its mammoth scarlet flowers banded with a margin of gold. Price 15¢.
Paul Marquant—Entirely distinct from any other variety, the delicate salmon shade which gradually deepens into rosy pink or carmine makes a most beautiful ower, Height, about 3 feet. Price, 15c.
Eldorado—This grand variety is of the highest quality as regards either size of flower, habit of plant, or size of head of bloom. The flower is nota perce pure yellow, but is so nearly so as to show no trace of color at ashort distance. Itis very finely speckled with the lightest red, which is apparent only upon close examination, and which tends to intensify the yellow rather than detract fromit. Itis of dw compact habit, growing about 3} fect high. Price 20c.
Flamingo—One of the finest solid crimson varieties yet introduced, with large flowers over 4 inches in diameter, heavy in texture, and of the most refined reflexed form so much sought after, and which is found in very few varieties. They cluster around the stem in an even manner, giving the truss the yrace and finish of a Hyacinth spike. Its habit is perfect, strong and compact, growing about three feet high. Price 25c.
2 F.R. Pierson—Finelarge intense glow- | ing scarlet flowers, the center of each flower Ss Sk sik being touched with yellow, giving it the a be }
effect of a golden heart, intensifyin: Phe us . brilliancy ar the scarlet and adding ios ie We offer a few of the best varieties for home growing. beauty of the flower. It is a compact Latania Borbonica—The ‘‘Cninese Fan » Palm. It grower and a free bloomer, but its particu- has broad spreading leaves and is easily grown. Price lar value lies in its exquisite coloring, large 25c. * .
size of truss and perfect flower. Price 20c. Areca Lutescens—A fern-like palm with upright,
Egandale—Beautiful, bronzy foliage rather thinleaves. Very graceful. Price 25c. and soft currant-red flowers which are Pheonix Reclinata—The ‘‘Date Palm,’’ with low- spreading dark green leaves. Price 25c.
thrown well above the foliage, one of the 4 ‘ 4 r best of its type, attains a height of about Kentia—Upright-growing variety, having finely cut bright green leaves. Price 30c.
four feet.: Price 15c. ; Charles Henderson— Blooms a fine THREE FOR 65CTs. YOUR CHOICE. crimson color that has become very popu- peiek wiles is not mente a “apr in color as Alphonse Bouvier, its habit of growth is FI Vv, a ea Hating Noob baer pib Price Bhat 14 An 1$ to 24 Tnch Palm for $1.25. orence Vaughan—Certainly one o e finest spotted varieties. olor, golden + e yellow, spotted with bright red. Flowers large. Height, about 8 feet. Price 15c. tos out Hey we bers ac inckes bap aha i agar Comte de Bouchard—Extra large flowers of a golden color, marked with red. me a thes ostpaid at $1.26 cach ght. Very showy. Height, 414 ft. Sometimes called the ‘‘LeopardSpotted” Canna. 15c. ast Roe : s _ Italia —This certainly deserves the name of ‘‘Orchid Flowered’? Canna as its NOTE-—Send for Price List of Palms. rich tints and beautiful coloring reminds one of an Orchid blossom. The color is an orange-scarlet, margined with a deep yellowish gold. Height, 5 to 6 ft. Price 25c. Austria—This grows to about the same height as Italia, The flowers area canary yellow, having light markings of reddish brown on the inside petals. A most beautiful flower. Sure to please you., Price 25c, Sunbeam —A dwarf compact growing variety seldom attaining a height of over 8 ft. Large flowers, yellow tinted with orange. Price 20c. Star of ’91—Although an old sort it is one of the best. It has large flowers, handsome foliage, large gorgeous tassels of brillant orange scarlet flowers, faintly edged with a pure golden yellow band. Every sprout produces a flower spike, these in turn produce other branches, each of which bears large trusses of bloom. The neat dwarf habit of the plant makes it equally as desirable for pot culture as for bedding. Price 20Oc.
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FARFUGIUI GRANDE. TWO CHOICE FUCHSIAS.
A beautiful ornamental foliage plant either Othello—For pot culture in the house for pot culture or fur planting in the open border | this in without exception, the most desir- in a shaded position; the leaves, from 8 to 10 | able dark, double flowering variety that inches in diameter, are of a thick leathery texture, ] has ever been offered. The blooms are of dark green in color, with bright yellow spots. | an immense size and of the richest shade Basily grown and very desirable for house cul- } of purple. A perfect gem and a plant ture. Price 20c each, 3 for 50c. all should have. Price 25c.
Lindhurst—A most perfect double white Fuchsia. The plant is of splendid habit, a remarkably free grower, yet com- pact and symetrical in form. The blos- soms which are of a large size, are pro- duced very freely for several months of the year. It is certain to please you. Price 20c.
Note—For 35c we will send Othello and Lindhurst.
DIELYTRA.
One of the most popular of our tuber- ous rooted plants. It is perfectly hardy and equally adapted to outdoor planting or forcing for early spring eee: It will produce its snowy racemes of deli- cate pink and white heart-shaped flowers from February to April in the house, flow- ering in the open ground in May and
une, This is certainly a beautiful plant. tra strong stock. Price 35c.
NOTICE We have the largest and f * most complete collec- me : tion of Pansy Seedsin America, Givethem
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FUCHSIA SPECIOSA.
This is really one of the most charming and desirable Fuchsias in cultivation,and should be better known. Itis a genuine Winter bloomer, and all who know it walue it very highly for this quality. The habit of the plant is erect and com-
ct, presenting a decidedly neat and at-
active appearance as a pot plant, The fine star-shaped flowers are produced in profusion, and begin when the plants are quite young; indeed the plants in our houses in all stages are rarely seen with- out flowers fromlateSummeruntil Spring. The flowers droop beautiiully, they are large, elegantly shaped and of good sub- stance; the calyx is rosy carmine and the egrolla brilliant carmine, a lovely com- ation. This variety is of strong con- stitution, and easily grown. Price 15c.
SPOTTED CALLA.
Beautiful whether in flower or not, as the rich green leaves spotted with white makes a very desirable ornamental plant. Bulbs are good sizeand solid. Price 15c.
GARDENIA FLORIDA.
Beautiful plants producing large double white flowers of wax-like appearance. The fragrance is delicious, and a few blos- goms will perfumealargeroom. It blooms very freely and is one of the grandest pot plants that can be grown. Price $00 each, 3 for 50c.
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Fountain of Gold—This beautiful plant well de- ; serves the great popularity it has gained in the past \awo years. The drooping branches are covered with delicate sage-green foliage, and every | wig tipped with a long raceme of exquisite pea-shaped blossoms. Price 15c each.
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Your choice of any three Fuchsias on this page, including the Gen. Vandever if de- sired, for Only 35c.
Mastodon—Very handsome. Flowers ex- tra large, double, Colorpurple. Price 10c. Snow Fairy—Flowers are not so large as \ some, but the profusion of bloom makes up ». om this loss. Color double white. Price 10c. y 2 y El Dorado—The magnificent trailing va- i / oy
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G. Hill—A splendid double white.
riety that we introduced two years ago has f aes A >) become very popular, and it certainly does | “ make one of the most beautiful plants for avase that can be grown. (See illustration.) Price 150.
3 FINE DOUBLE DAHLIAS.
a rich red shade. The best of its color. > 7 Golden Dawn—Beautiful golden wee flowers of mammoth size. Price 2be. White Pet—Snowy white blossoms. Wonderfully free flowering. Price 25c. For 60c we will send above 3 Dahlias.
WHITE CALLA.
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CATALOGUE OF SEEDS, PLANTS, BULBS AND FRUITS.
stMAY’S GERANIUMS..#
H. F. Darrow.—A magnificent deep scarlet, the richest and darkest colored vay we have ever seen, Flowers
ig ly double. 20c each, 3 for
Cc.
Emerson.—Large double flowers of a light pink and salmon color. 10c each, 12 for $1.00.
Illuminator. — Very light_ double scarlet, bright andshowy.
10ceach, 12 for $1.00.
St. A bad aba oo double flowers, about the colorof the La France Rose. 20c each, 3 for 50c, 12 for $1.25.
Grace May.—A favorite with all; flowers largeand very beautiful; color,
: light op 25c each, 8 for 60c,12 | Apple Scented.—Leaves fragrant, e ® for $1.50. like apple blossoms. 15¢ each, 12 ¢ Trophee.—A grand single; color, | for $1.50 s
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General Sheridan.—Deep, single scarlet flowers. Showy. 10c each, 12 for $1.00.
Mrs. Beadsley.— Lovely delicate shade of salmon. 15c each, 4 for (7 5Oc, 12 for $1.25. a
Master Christine.—Light pink, free growing and thrifty. 10c each, 12 for $1.00.
Souvenir de Mirande.—The ‘Peach |} Blossom” variety. Flowers creamy \ white with pink shaded edges, many 4 petals shaded with salmon. 15¢c W each, 4 for 50c, 12 for $1.25. ;
Rose.—The leaf is highly perfumed. P 10c each, 12 for $1.00.
light pink with lilac center. Ver handsome.
20c each, 8 for 50c, 1 for $1.25. Fernifolia.—Price 10c.
Mountain of Snow.—Leaves margined white. 15c each, 1
een, for
Geranium Double.
HIBISCUS.
General Grant.—A giant flowering double red variety, the largest and most perfect one of this class. Nearly all these plants require to be several months old before flowering, this, however, will bloom freely when only a few inches high and the beautifully shaped plants present
Rare Plants.
a most charming appearance when covered with its showy, double, red- —FOR— dish crimson flowers. Price 30c. 50 CENTS.. HELIOTROPE.
Popular house and outdoor summer plants thatimake friends where ever grown. Exceedingly tragrant. Mad. de Blonay.—The well-
Fascination.—Pure white flow- ers of perfect form and delicate per- or aid white variety. Price c each.
fume. 2Oc each.
Queen of the Violets.— Deep Creole.— Rich plum color, the violet purple with pure white eyes. sweetest scented of this class. Price 10c each. Price 25c each.
Mad. Bruant.—Large flowers of Fleur de Ete.—Pure white, very a clear lavendar shade with white strong grower. Price 10c each. eye. Price 10c each.
IPOMCEAS OR MIOONFLOWERS.
WHITE STAR. : : Blue Dawn Flower, (Ipomcea Learii.)—A magnificent, quick-grow- SSS ing perennial climber, the flowers produced in bunches of a half dozen; the individual blooms are trumpet-shaped, about four inches across, ofa rich velvet blue, with five purple rays. rows about twenty-five feet in one sea- son, and is a most attractive climber. Price 25c.
Blushing Beauty Moonflower (I. Michauxii.)—A Florida tuberous-rooted Ipomeea of the greatest beauty, anda ee companion for the White Moonflower, Its flowers are of exactly the sameshape, Eut in color the most exquisite shade of blush, shading off into deeper purple in the throat. The flowers which are borne in the greatest profusion, open just before sunset, and the effect is as if the sun had cast a most beautiful roseate hue over them. Tubers must be wintered in the cellar or pit in a box of soil, Price 25c.
New Hardy Tuberous-Rooted Ipomea (I. Pandurata.)—This magnificent species is perfectly hardy all over the United States. Its growthis very neat and graceful; leaves heart-shape, flowers very large, three and a half to six inches across, pure satiny-white, with a pinkish-purple throat shading off deeper in the tube. Many flowers are pro- duced on the same peduncle, greatly prolonging its season of bloom. Price 15c each.
ONE EACH OF THE THREE FOR 50c. GLADIOLI.
r These grand summer flowering bulbs are too well known to require any description. For years we have made a specialty of named varieties, but this season we have decided to offer only mixed kinds.
Star Mixed.—All colors and shades. Per doz. 35c, per 100 $2.50.
Royal Mixed.—Selected bulbs, all from the very finest named varieties. Per doz. 75c, per 100 $4.00.
Giant Fancy Mixed.—Mammoth flowerin and richest shades. Price 10c each, 12 for
paid. GLOXINIA.
Handsome summer-blooming plants, having a great variety of colors. . Bulbs should be started in the spring, in a warm place. They require par- tial shade and a liberal supply of water when growing. Bulbs 26c each, 5 for $1.00. Seed, per pkt. 25c. .
IPOMIGEA CHRYSANTHA.
A giant flowered golden variety, desirable for outdoor growing in the summer months, but quite tender, and must be taken in at the first appearance of cold weather, The leaves are deeply cut and make a hand- some show when trained on atrellis. It blooms freely from July until Octo- ber and the mammoth blossoms are sure to please a flower lover. Price
20c. ¥ THE FAMOUS IRIS KAEMPFERI.
The newer varieties of this King of Iris, recentlyintroduced from Japan, are marvels of beauty and stateliness. Think of a plant sending up toa Pheight of three feet a dozen flower spikes, each spike bearing from two to _ four enormous blossoms eight or ten inches across, and of the most delicate Band beautiful colors, markings and combinations. Think ofa bed of all
colors—white, indigo, violet, lavender, mauve, sky-blue, royal-purple, blush, ‘ 7 yellow,etc. Your imagination can conceive of nothing grander, and when > Rory 6c, pare ou see them you will realize they are infinitely more grand and beautiful > Gloxinia. - than your imagination could portray. Such are these new Iris Kaempferi, Sty ‘ the of hardy perennial plants. 20c.each, 6 for $1.00, postpaid-
We will send the following plants and the book
. «Practical Guide to Floriculture.’’ MALABOR VINE.
PARIS PRIZE ROSE. OHRYSANTHEMUM,
Hibiscus, Gen. Grant.
varieties of the most varied 1.00, 100 for $6.50 post-
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A POR. ce a For only 50c we will send one strong plant each Tree Fuchsia, Helene, Hydrangea Otaksa Monstrosa. Justica Flava (Yellow.) Linum Trigynum.
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Red Branched.—This new and rare variety of Hydrangea is very desirable for culture in ty box or tub, and a beautiful decorative plant being of a stately, robust habit of growth; leaves
large, thick and deep green, veins showing distinctly. A very prominent feature of this magnificent Hydrangea is its beautiful dark red-colored branches, which its name implies, producing an attractive contrast from the deep green of the foliage; flowers beautiful clear pink, borne in im- roduced in profusion during the summer months;
for porches, walks, etc.
mense panicles and pep ants. Price 15c.
hos. Hogg.—Large, pure white flowers, which, on well-grown ents, measure more than 12 inches in diameter,
¢ other garden sorts.
mer season or for forcing during the winter,
HONEY SUCKLE—Fuchsia-Flowered.
Few of the new plants introduced within the past few years have had such a demand as this beautiful climber, and nothing is more desirable than this grand honeysuckle. red, long, trumpet-shaped and borne in large clusters, drooping like the fuchsia. grower, with lovely foliage and long branches, which trailin a charming manner. summer and early fall it is literally covered with the handsome red blossoms. state that we have a fine stock of this ¢
rand climber, and have made the price very low, so as to be within the reach of all. Price 25c each, 3 for 60c.
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WHITE BELLS.
(Heuchera Alba.)
A grand plant for the open garden as well as for pot culture, It bearsits beautiful white blossoms gracefully on long slender stems, and flowers abundantly during the Summer months. One of the best plants that can be grown for cut flowers. Price 25c.
FABRIANA IMBRICATA.
Popular little plant resembling in its delicate foliage a miniature cedar. Especially desirable as a pot plant for house culture. In the spring it is covered with pure white tubular flowers, making a most charming display tor several weeks, A dainty little plant that never fails to please,
Price 15ce. CHOICE HYDRANGEAS.
Otaksa Monstrosa.—A decided novelty in this class of plants, Color of bloom, intense rose, shaded white; borne in much larger clusters than in Otaksa, quite small plants bearing blooms of enormous size, and which are very lasting in quality. The variety is free in growth and very eS pte production of bloom; one of the finest novelties of this year.
rice 25c.
Sapphire.—For years there has been a demand for a blue variety, Now we have it. Color, clear blue. Plant a strong grower and free blooming, Demand greater than the supply last season. Order early if you want this novelty. It will surprise you and your friends. - ce
Is quite as hardy as | BB. ane culture DON’T FAIL TO TRY MAY’S FAMOUS PANSY SEEDS, NEW DWARF JUSTICA VELUTINA.
Hydrangea Monstrosa.
One of the grandest novelties in dwarf flowering plants that has been introduced for several years. It is said to be extensively
grown in Europe for table decoration,
Ivy Leaf Geraniume.
The plant begins to flower when only a few inches high and bears great clusters of feather like pink blos-
soms, which continue to open forseveral weeks ata time, in America and Europe. handsome. Price 20c.
Geranium, Fernifolia Odorata.
This belongs to the fragrant leaved class of Geraniums and without doubt has the most delicately cut leaves of all this class of plants. The fohageis highly perfumed. The plant is a thrifty grower and valuable for pot culture, baskets or boxes. Price 10c.
IVY GERANIUMIS.
Moreno —Light pink, about the color of La France rose. Price 150.
Columbia,—Double, pure white, very pretty. Price 20c. ,
Beauty.—Deep wine color. Price 150.
HELIOTROPE, CHIEFTAIN.
A beautiful new Heliotrope of strug rapid growth. The plant is literally covere owith flowers of a light lilac color shading almosta white toward the center. Trusses of g00d size. This is one of the most fragrant varieties we have ever grown, and Rives perfect satisfaction on account of its strong, robust habit. A well grown plant will produce dozens of clusters of the lilac colored flowers and will scent a whole room with its delicate perfume. Price 25c. .
New Dwarf Justicia Velutina.
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JUSTICIA FLAVA.
Our Novelty for 1897. Aplant that has come to stay. It can be grown by anyone and produces the most beautiful hebig flowers imaginable. Each stalk
ears a grand bunch of flowers, as shown in our illustration. For pot culture in the house as single specimens for decor- ating itis simply superb. The plants we offer are strong, thrifty stock and will flower inashort time. Price 20c, 3 for
5Oc. TREE FUCHSIA “HELENE.”
A Califoruia variety of unusual merit. The plant grows rapidly in upright tree forms, bearing even when very young dozens of long blossoms that make amost beautiful display. Theindividual flowers often measure over three inches in length. Easily grown in any soil, and will bloom
rofusely the year around. We consider tthe best novelty in Fuchsias that has been introduced during the past ten years. Our stock was obtained di- rectfrom theintroducer and the plants we offer are extra fine. Price 30c.
JERUSALEM CHERRY.
A miniature tree-like plant which grows about eighteen inches high and bears hun- dreds of cherry-like scarlet colored berries HT ii Tey through the fall and winter. Very orna- pea ml mental and a valuable decorative plant
for the winterseason. Price 15c.
May’s Queen, the Night Blooming J: essamine.
HOLLYHOCKS.
«NEW QUEEN” . We can offer you stro n lants of the fol- .. The Night Blooming Jessamine... ue FOR... lowing Senleticn: Sizreto a inom this Summer: Black Prince.—The darkest shade of purplish
It blossoms when only a few inches high, and color. Price 15c.
on a plant only one foot high we have counted 4
over 200 blossomsopenatonetime. In addition 75 C N Yellow Prize.—Clearcanary yellow; large, double
to its free flowering qualities, it is delightfully ' ENTS and handsome. Price l5c. :
hageents and when open in oe exeniae throws — F ice Queen.—Lovely shade of light pink. Price
out its delicate perfume. Price 40c each, 3 for cS.
$1.00. . r We will send postpaid one each New Pearl.—Pure White, alovely variety. Price fi 15e. The Four Hollyhocks for 5Oc.
JASMINE, MAID OF ORLEANS. TREE FUCHSIA ‘‘HELENE. THE NILE LILY.
Largely grown for its beautiful white flowers A. Umbellatus.—A magnificent plant for the which are wonderfully fragrant. It is a desir- MALABAR VINE. lawn or porch or can be Six tek ina sie size pot in able pot plant and will produce twice as many RHODOCHITON Purple Bell the house. The foliage is long and graceful and the flowers a8 any other variety. The plant is a or Purple Bells. flowers, which are of a bright blue color often magnificent addition to is class of flowers an measure over ten inches in diameter. It grows we predict a wonderful sale for it when it be- NIGHT BLOOMING JESSAMINE. rapidly in any rich garden soil and Tinoms forte
long period during the summer season. We do not
comes better known. Price 20c.
CARNATION, NORTH STAR.
A surperb large white Carnation that never fails to please, The b peerotin a healthy, vigor- ous grower, of medium height, blooming pies andcontinuously all through the sea- son. he flowers are well borne up on long stout stems, and are very symetrical, full and regular in form and quite fragrant; the petals are deeply fringed, and it is in all re- spects a most lovely and beautiful variety, valuable alike for open-ground and house culture. Price 25c.
believe there is another variety in our entire assort- ment which gives greater satisfaction than this
bulb. Price 25c. SWORD FERN. :
Asplendid extra hardy sort, wonderfully well adapted for house culture, succeeding with ordinary care with everyone who tries it, Thefrondsareoftenfourfeetlong. Makea a fine hanging-basket plant. Price 20c.
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LINUI1 TRIGYNUI1.
A beautiful plant which should receive gy more attention. As an early winter flowering plant it is sim plyindispensable; its brilliant orange flowers are produced 80 profusely as to completely cover the plant, making it look like a golden ball. It is of easy cultivation and a most desir- able house plant. Our stock is extra fine oa the plants are sure to please. Price 15c.
THE [ANETTIA VINE.
This is by far the most desirable vine ever introduced, as it blossoms the year round, and does not seem to require any rest at all. Do not confound this grand variety with the old Manettia Cordifolia that has been in cultivation for so many years. This is splendid for house culture during the winter, and makes a grand showing when trained around a window or on a tre‘lis overthe plantsina window garden. It is also ‘fine for growing out of doors during thesummermonths, often attaining a height of 12 or 15 feet in a single season, and producing hundreds of
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Linum Trigynum.
bright yellow and scarlet flowers about two inches in length. The vines which we send ovt mine stron and thrifty, and will blossom in a few days after being planted. c.
Price 1
TECOMA SIITHII. THE AUSTRALIAN BEAUTY.
The new dwarf or bushy Trumpet Creeper is one of the sensational novelties of the Season. It blooms nearly the whole yearround. The flowers are over 2 inches in length, of a rich lemon, shading to dark orange yellow. The nicely cut foliage furnishes decor- ative material for boquets, etc. Itis an excellent introduction. Highly ornamental. We offer some extra fine plants Price 20c.
This is frequently called the “Gold Banded Lily of Japan.” Itis without PY ae the most popular of all the garden lillies and deservedly so, for it grows rapidly and pro- duces lovely fragrant flowers, often nearlya foot in width. The blossoms are white, with a yellow band, each petal being richly spotted with crimson and chocolate. THE BULBS WE OFFER ARE XTRA FINE. Price 20c each, 8 for 50c.
THREE..... SNE. THE CHOICEST LOVELY OLEANDERS --- VIOLETS...
An old, but very popular Cts Swanley White.—Lar €, plant in all sections of the round, full flowers, as pe ect, country and one that is much pure and double as small white admired by everyone, We will send one roses. The best of all White
Prince Albert.— Mammoth each Violets in vigor and freedom of white flowers, perfectly double, bloom. The leaves are large,
each anety, Price 85¢ @ riy Auratum, Mediicdtans Wate eben La Rosaire.—Lovely double ay blossoms, large and of Easter Lily, to look as if flecked with snow. f the most delicate shade. Price 85c each. Tecoma Smithii, Price 25c. A
Golden West.— Beautiful double flowers of a golden shade.
A valuable and rare variety. Price 35c. PRIMIULA OBCONICA. blossoms, richly colored and scented, exquisite fog boqueta and wearing. Strong, perfectly healthy Plants, ready to This is undoubtedly a plant for the amateur as well as the practical bud and bloom. Price 25c. florist. It. blooms continuously for nine months in the year. The California Giant.—The largest single purple variety that has ever flowers are pale lilac or heliotrope color, bearing large clusters of |, been produced, many of the blossoms hate ‘tally as large as a silver
Marie Louise.—Thefavorite ee violet purple variety, grown by Lillium Auratum. thousands every fall and winter for cut flowers. La:
Linum Crigynum,
flowers well above the foliage Delight in a cool temperature, and will dollar. The plant is make a grand companion to the Carnations, requiring almost similar treatment; of very easy culture,
grown than any other variety, thousands being forced for Easter sales and decorations | by the florists in all parts of the world. Itgrows rapidly from the bulbs we supply and a good plant will produce eight or ten giant white Sweet scented flowers. Price 15c.
White, BEGONIA
rice 15c
Very few of our free flowering plants pro- duce a more magnifi-_ cent display during the summer season” than Verbenas, their richly colored bunch- es of bloom are ever a welcome sight dur- ing the hot summer months. Of the fin- est selected strains of seed. Price 100 each; 6 for 50c; 12 for $ 1.00, postpaid.
Oleander La Rosaire.
Undoubtedly more largely l the most rapid Bee gabae we have ; Blue, Price 10c.
a strong, vigorous grower and the flowers very
fragrant. Strong plants. Price 300
» RUBRA. >
If you wanta Be-
' gonia that is sure to
flower yshsine let it be a Rubra, for it will provea constant delight. It is so fast growing that it will ina year ortworeach
the topof bees wind-
Giant heavy, stiff canes oP
Biato as es an Flowering Verbenas. inch ie diameter. and
rising beside them will grow stro ng, slender branches, gracefully drooping under heavy, waxen leaves and pendant panicles of coral-col- ored flowers as large asahand. Medium-
sized plants are fre- .
quently seen with more than twenty
- such panicles at a time. Itisa wonder- .
fulplant. Price 10c,
Price 20c each, 3 for 50c. | COBOEA SCAN DENS. | An exceedingly showy free bloomin climber, with immense - EASTER LILY. ||| Shaped blossoms; which are produced frets sa entire Senhian: ad or ever tried. :
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Double Petunia, America.
The most showy double vari-
of all this magnificent class,
It blooms profusely and its enor-
mous ball-like blossoms are charm-
ingly marked and variegated with
white and crimson givingit amost
novel and attractive appearance.
The plant is a vigorous healthy
grower and succeeds with but lit- tle care. Price, 20c.
Meyenia Erecta.
Zi . A flower for everyone who de- § sires a plant that will grow easily and flower profusely during the spring, summer and fall. The blossoms are a rich blue in color and shaped like a Gloxinia. Ourstockis wery fine and our price very low for this beauty. Price, 15c.
Lotus Pelyorensis,
(Coral Gem.)
This charming plant seems to be unknown in this country, yet it is so well thought of abroad that a prominent horticul- tural journal color-plated it. The Garden says ofit: ‘‘Its slender branching habitis most striking, and the silvery foli- ageecven moreso. Without its flowers it might almost be described as a Silvery Asparagus.” But the bright coral-red
Malabar Vine. DOUBLE PETUNIA, ‘“‘AMERICA.”’
YVENIA ERECTA One of the most interesting and beautiful climbing or trailing plants that has ever been introduced, The lea . are an almost pure white, striped and marked with gray and green. Flowers of the most delicate shades whic adds wonderfully to the beauty of the plant. It is one of the few vines whose foliage and flowers renders it particularly valuable for house culture
the year around, and none are more attractive in the varied shades of the leaves. rice, 25c.
BRAZILIAN MELON FRUIT.
An Ornamental Fruit Bearing Plant that No One Should Fail to Secure. At an unheard of price we have secured for our many friends this season the greatest plant novelty that has ever been offered the American trade This magnificent addition is a native of Southern Brazil. Itis not only a excellent and valuable ornamental plant with rich green leaves that at onc gives it a foremost place in th list of handsome foliage plants, but it alsoj furnishes us with a most desirable eg: shaped yellowish orange-colored fruit rhich hangs pendant in clusters, just below the beautiful foliage. This fruit is of the most delightful flavor imaginable, having a slightly sub-acid taste, entirely different from any other fruit we are ac- quainted with. For cating out of hand, slicing, or making into preserves, it is simply delicious, and its lovely appearance in a dish on @ table can only{ be equaled by the finest of tropical fruits. As an ornamental plant it has few equals. Its splendid bushy habit, heal‘hy growth and charming fol age, giving it the preference over many of iae weaker and more delicate plants of the ornamental class. E
Mrs. T. B. Shepard, Ven ura, Gali rnia,wri.es: “Itisa fine shrub,
the foliage is large and handsome and the fruit of a beautiful orange salmon color when ripe, and has a delicious sub-acid taste.’’ 3S Note—It is desirable only f r house culture and the open doors Ve the summer months, and must be taken into the house at the approac (x cold weather. Price, 35c. each, postpaid. é The Seed—We can supply the seeds of this valuable plant: and on each
A.BLANCZ/ LOTUS PELYORENSIS. (CORALGEM.) packet will be given full and complete cultural directions. This is very(
ntain only about a dozen seeds each. Per pkt. 50c.
Maherntia Odorata.
Pretty plants of a spreading habit. It blooms early in the spring and the yellow bell-shaped flowers are very Sa SS sweetscented. It blooms for a long time and makes a most charming display. Giveita trial, it’s sure to please you. Price, 15c. MALABAR VINE.
This magnificent variety, Rose, Stonewall Jackson. named after one of the bray: est and most daring generals the world has ever known, is cet tain to become the leading everblooming pink tea rose of Amer ica. Its adaptability ; to any soil and loca- tion, strong growth and freedom of bloom, places it in the front rank of this class of roses, while its lovely color and beautifully shaped buds and open flowers will be hailed with delight by both the amateur and flor- ist. Thecolor is one not found in any other § variety, being about half way between the La France and Gen- eral Jacqueminot, hav- ing all the rich tea per- i | fume of the former, but partaking strongly of ofthe color of the latter, Hiwhich gives it a rich, crimson pink making it the most attractive and sweetest of roses. Strong, thrifty
costly and consequently the packets will co
lants. ce, 400, for $1.00.
MAHEENIA ODORATS.
82 L. L. MAY & CO., ST. PAUL, MINN.
Double Petunia, “‘Puritan.’’
\ For years we have devoted ourselves to the improving of the Double Petunia and wenow offer “Puritan” as the finest double white variety in the worldand believe we are perfectly justified in making this claim. The illustration gives only a faintidea ofthedelicately fringed large white flow- ers and handsome ap- pearance of the plant when in full bloom, Nothing in the line of flowering plants for the house can approach this charming variety, and certainly no house Plant is more easily grown or will show greaterresults for any extra attention givenit. Price, 30c.
Olea Fragrans.
(The Fragrant Olive.) One of the sweetest
scented flowers that
blooms, a plant that
blooms at all seasons of the year and bears its
above the rich green foliage. Its fragrance is delicate like that of some rare lily, and a
plant grown in aliving room will fillit with the most delightful perfume imaginable. The Olea is easily grown, succeeding well in any window. Price, 40c.
Paris Prize Rose.
A famous ¢everblooming variety which flowers incessantly the yearround. The color is a clear white with salmon-pink center. Very fine for pot culture as it will succeed in almost any location in the house. the buds are solid, of fine shape and open guickly into a large flower of perfect form. A rose that is as desirable forthe house as it is for the Open
garden. Price, 25c. Che Blue Solanum,
Here we have a climber of robust habit, rapid growth and one that will produce hundreds of beautiful Wistaria-like blue flowers in immense clusters all through the sum- mermonths. For house culture it is One of the most valuable climbing plants that has
= —= other new plant on exhibition, Price, 15c.
as LANTANAS. Chrysanthemum, White Star. . eseseseseseseseses C Exceedingly valuable plants for single specimens This popular variety is considered by many the in pots. Sometimes talled Tree Verbena. They thrive very finest ofits class. The blossoms are of large
or 6S cents ee in our hot, dry, sunny weather, when so many of our size, a clear ivory white, and produced in great other plants suffer. Few Plants bloom more pro- abundance for a long period during the flowering
: fusely anti continuously, or afiord a greater variety gcason. We heartily recommend this lovely chrys- We will send one plant each: ofcolors. Price, 10c. each, $1.00 per doz. anthemum to every one who desires a choice free SOLANUM RANTONETTI. Distinction—Rich orangeyellow, fading into rose. blooming white variety. Price, 25c. each. PHYSALIS FRANCHETI. Golconda—Saftron, changing to soft orange.
PARIS PRIZE ROSE. Hendersoni—Orange,changing to bright crimson. Solanum Grandiflora, SHAMROCK PEA. La Niege—Pure white, withfaint shades of lemon. A beautiful plant of climbing habit, which grows om MALABAR VINE. Marmorata—Foliage mottled with yellow, flow. to a height of five or six feet. The flowers are ofa ers orange, changing to rose. pure white, tinged with violet on back of petals. It [4 SeseseSeSeSeses5es5e5e9) Mine d’Or—Ciear golden orange. S a perpetual bloomer, flowering freely at all times
Protee—Amaranth and light orange. anion for Pluie d’Or—Very clear, creamy yellow.
e plants Rayon-de-Soleil—Rosy pink changing to orange which we offer are etrong ana shertty and will commence to flower immediately after yellow.
Potting. Price, 15c. eac
A charming novelty for 1898, just the plant for baskets and boxes. gant little beauty. Leaves like an Oxalis; dark, emerald green, frequently marked with peacock ¢y¢e,as shown. Upon them trail gracefully, glistening like a mosaic, the divine flowers of the
i Not another flower likeit. It’sa real sparkling
C and is in bloom the whole yeararound. &£ charming rock plant, and for pots or baskets. Price, 25c. each.
Pelargoniums.
bloomer. One of the richest and most show
Prince ismark—Large blossoms of a rich velvety purple, each petal being slightly tinged with deep crimson. Price, 35c.
Minnie May—A delicate li ht colored flower with dark blotch of reddish purple on the petal. Price, 40c, 8 for $1.00.
Assorted arieties, our selection, 25c, each
Che Serissa.
A charming little plant that is worthy a place in every collection, It has bright glossy green foliage and produces continually through theentire season a profusion of lovely double white blossoms. Easily grownand sure to please. Price, 15c.
Cuberose Bulbs,
The beautiful wax-like flowers, so hight? per- fumed.
Pearl— More extensively grown than any other sort. Price, 5c. each, 12 for 50c. Carolina Queen—The largest and most beau- ”, tiful of this class, Blossoms extra large and very PARIS PRIZE ROSE, double. Price, 10c. each, 3 for 25c, 12 for 8&c.
It’s just an ele-
FOR 70 CENTS.
strong plant each
‘RHODOCHITION. MALABAR VINE.
Swainsonia Alba.
Five Rare Plants
SWAINSONIA ALBA.
PARIS PRIZE ROSE. MEYENIA EREOTA.
eating raw, and keeps well into the winter. and brilliant color, and make most leaves. The plant grows from 1% to 2 feet in height, clothed with luxuriant foliage among which issuspended an abundance of bright “lanterns”’ allthe time, Elegant pot plant. Price 15c. A splendid ever blooming plant for house culture with pure white flowers which are borne on long bunches or sprays containing from 12 to 20 flowers each, the individual blooms resembling somewhat the blossoms of the Sweet Pea. Itis of the easiest culture and is rarely ever out of bloom. The plant is a most graceful one and highly ornamental as single specimens for stands, ete. The bright green, fern-like leaves add greatly to its beauty.
CATALOGUE OF SEEDS, PLANTS, BULBS AND FRUITS.
oaks Feta LR ee Se ee
Physalis Francheti or % + 4 -“ Ghinese Lantern Plant.”
A decided novelty in the plant line. We give; the introducer’s description of this curious fruit .g bearing beauty: Treated like a tomato it grows § and fruits freely from the seed the first season, yet the plants are perennial and may be wintered in the cellar or grown in pots as a window plant. The plant produces numerous, large inflated husks, much the shape of Chinese lanterus, at first a beautiful green color, changing to a yellowish nue and then to brightest scarlet, and as they hang suspended Loos among the green foliage they present a most novel j ey er and strikingly beautiful appearance, Autumn frosts ‘Mi iA SS do not injure foliage or fruit, and it isashowy plant pe ‘ay long after all others are killed. In these husks or : “lanterns,” a fruit is borne much like a Winter Cherry or Husk Tomato, except that in color it is a deep ruby-red and is in every way stiperior to the Winter Cherry, either for cvoking, preserving or Branches of lantern cut and dried retain their rich beautiful winter bouquets when used with dried grasses or
When grown together the present a charming appearance and never fail to excite admir
Price 15c.
duced as theabove ation wherever
seen. Price 15c.
Solanum Rantonetti.
months is especially desirable.
grow, A perfect gem 0
RHODOCHITON—PURPLE BELLS. tention to the above.
Datura Chlorantha.
(New.) An attractive rapid growing plant with mammoth double golden yellow flowers. It succeeds anywhere and when once started requires almost no attention at all. Include it when ordering. Its easy culture and beautiful blossoms are certain to please everyone. Price 25c.
Miniature Zanna.
(A Meleguette.) One of the most peculiar little plants we have ever seen. It real- ly belongs to the Ginger family and produces the Car- damon Seeds of commerce. The pint when grow- ‘ing looks like a dwarf Canna. It is a fine potplant.
Foliage is highly pees Try it, ice 15c,
AA Fine Rose
For several years past we have grown and sold the Paris Prize Roseand from all reports believe it is the finest house variety that has ever been offered.
A lovely bush variety bearing im
bell shaped fiowers of bri an almost black corolla. that every one is pleased with it. plant you should not fail to secure. Price 15c.
Carmine Fountain,
A Magnificent House Plant. striking in foliage, flower and habit of grow certainly none are more worthy the attention offlower lovers It will grow
Note—We understand the stock is very sca
TE—For 25c we will send the two varieties. 1 mense clusters of rich blue flowers which are extremely showy on accdunt of the bright golden yellow center in each blossom. Very easily grown and for house culture during the fall and winter ©
2 have the true stock which is very scarce and difficult to obtain. Price 15c.
Rhodochiton, Purple Bells.
An exceedingly graceful plant of easy culture. Long clusters of large, ght rosy purple, from the center of which depends The color is so unique Praised by entire horticultural press. A
Isin bloom at all times.
Sutherlandi.
THYRSACANTHUS RUTILANS,
oR THE CARMINE FOUNTAIN.
Swainsonia Elegatts. isonet companion for Alba, the flowers are of the most beautiful shade of rose and as freely pro
or Chyrsacanthus Rutilats.
Few plants for the house are more th than this rare beauty, and
and thrive in almost any situation and throws its beautiful long tassels or trumpet-shaped carmine blossoms in imm measure 18 to 20 inches in length. It is highly recommended by the Gar- deners’ Chronicle as a decorative house plant. will fail to order it as we know it will please t
ense sprays, many of which often
We hope none of our friends hem. Price 2O0c each,
One of the brightest and showiest house Pas in our entire collection. Delicately cut foliage of bright green, covere
scarlet Sweet-Pea-like flowers, produced on long stems. quite suitable for cutting. A beautiful plant growing ab faplant. Our stock is true.
for a long time with brilliant
out two feet high. Very easy to Price 15 ree this season and call at-
- Rhodochiton
Cc.
SWAINSONIA.
Che Beautiful Mexican Fox Glove.
Anew and most valuable addition to our col- lection of plants for house culture. It bears lovely bunches of purplish blue blossoms from Janu- ary until’ December and seems to require no rest at all. The plant is of neat, compact habit and very desirable for a window garden where it will receive the sun’s rays a greater portion of the time. Easily grown and certain to become a great favorite, Our stock is rather limited and orders should be sent as early as possible for this plant. Price 25c.
for 50c.
We will send, postpaid, one strong, thrifty plant of each of the following, for only 50c.
Datura Chlorantha
Physalis Francheti
Sutherlandia
L. L. MAY & CO., ST. PAUL, MINN. ~
SOME GOOD HARDY SHRUBS.
Hardy Hydrangea—Thousands of these handsome hardy shrubs have been sold the ‘gach season. They are absolutely » grow in any location an m profusely. It yome to about the same height as a lilac and
bears large clusters o lovely white flowers, which change to a rosy pink as the season advances. They begin flowering in midsummer and ¢ontinue to bloom until checked by the severe frosts. Our stock of the Hydrangea is extra fine, and far superior to that being sent out by many firms. Strong stock. Price 35c each. }
Hardy Hibiscus, Crimson Eye—After eight years of careful trial and selection by the originator, this grand nee. Hibiscus is the result, and was offered last year for the first time an immediately met with hearty public approval. Itis entirely safe to say that it is undoubtedly one of the most satisfactory and valuable of the flowering shrubs. It blooms the first and every year; the top dies down in the winter, but sends up a strong new growth every spring, which is crowned with Magnificent blooms in August. The stems and wood are deep red, and the foliage is beautifully veined and tinged with red; the flowers are im- mense, with broad flat petals, making each flower as full and round as a large sized dinner plate. The color is a clear snow white, with an in- tensely brilliant crimson spot at the base of each petal, making a crim- son eye two or three inches in the center of an immense white flower. The plant is healthy and vigorons, grows well in ordinary soil, entirely hardy, needs no protection in winter, and increases in size and beauty year after year. Price 20c.
White Lilac, General Garfield—The grandest Lilac we have ever The blossoms are pure white borne in the greatest profusion the
large tassel-like flowers present a most beautiful appearance, and for either en, use or yard decoration no fectly ha y,
past two or three PS al and the demandis hinge “
Dotble Japanese Snowball—a Magnificent Japanese variety with mamm Oth double blossoms larger than our New Double Paconias. It is, impossible to imagine anything more beantiful than one of these shrubs loaded with its at bunches of snow white flowers. It is indeed a gtand shrub, and without doubt a most valuable variety for this coun. try, as it has proven to be equally as hardy as the Lilac. Few hardy shrubs grow with such rapidity or blossom so young rendre ay. al Japanese Snowball. We have seen the young plants heavily laden with large clusters of flowers, and each year only adds greatly to its beauty.
alycanthus Floridus—The well known * Pineapple Scented Flower.”’ Valuable for all sections of the country. Blossoms purplish brown and very fragrant. Price 15c.
Memorial Rose (R. Wichuriana)—This a perfect gem. Itis an entirely distinct variety from Japan. Blooms‘in clusters on the ends of short branches during July and August. Flowers fragrant, single, pure white, from 6 to 8 inches in circumference, with yellow stamens, followed in fall and winter with bright red fruit. Foliage dark shining green, al- most evergreen; prostrate, trailing habit, and soon forms a dense mat of covering. Valuable for covering low walls, banks or rockeries and for covering graves in cemeteries. It is perfectly hardy. Strong plants. Price 20c, 8 for 50c. ‘
Spirea, Van Houttei—The most beautiful of all this famous class. It is an ornament for the lawn at any season, but when in floweritisa complete fountain of white bloom, the foliage hardly showing. Clusters of from twenty to thirty flat white florets make up the raceme, and these clusters are set close along the drooping stems. Perfectly hardy, and an early bloomer. Price 15c.
Spirea Billardi—For late flo wering this is one of the best varieties that can be grown. Blossoms a beautiful pink color. Price 20c.
Lilac Purple—The old favorite hardy variety. Price 20c.
Tamarix Tetandra~An odd shrub producing a spray of fringed light pink flowers in the early spring. Feather-like foliage that is very pretty. Price 20c.
Burning Bush (E. Europea)—During the autumn and early winter it presents a most showy appearance, the entire Plant being covered with pods and scarlet seeds. Price 25c.
THE BEST HARDY CLIMBERS.
Clematis, May’s Gem—A magnificent lavender, shading to blue. Without doubt one of the handsomest Clematis in existence. bag 4 the entire season and is
white ever introduced. It is not only Pete ts Bardy but a free and continuous bloomer. Price
lematis, Paniculata—This bears a great quantity of white blooms which are borne in clusters. Price 25c. purple with red colored bars. Free
blooming and wonderfull showy. Price 60c. Clematis, Prince of Wales—Dark purple. Very rich and remark-
ably free flowering. A grand sort. Price 6 Ic. pelopsis Engelmani—Far superior to the old ‘“ Boston Ivy,”
It begins Tn good soil and location it wiil grow thirty to forty feet high. Price 25c.
Ampelopsis Veitchii—The old variety that has been grownherefor SO many years. Grows to a height of forty or fifty feet and is a most excellent hardy climber. Price 20c. :
Hardy White Wistaria—One of the grandest climbers that can be grown. Itis perfectly hardy, standing the severe winters of the North with slight babe i ag and is adapted to all soils and sections. This variety produces immense clusters of lovely white blossoms which are highly perfumed. Be sure and include this when making up your list. Price 50c each.
Hardy Blue Wistaria—An elegant deep helper blue variety, flowers in great clusters, and when planted with the White, makes a grand display. Price 40c each.
Matrimony V: It is a most vigorous, hardy climbing plant when trained to an arbor, the pillars of a a or in any location where a hardy, vigorous climber is desired. It sends out numerous branches, so that it covers a great amount of space in a short time, and every new growth is at once covered with bright purple flowers, which are succeeded by brilliant scarlet berries nearly an inch long, every branch being loaded with them; the contrast between the glossy, dark green foliage, and shining scarlet fruit is extremely beautiful, surpassing Holly in appearance. It continues flowering and new berries are forming from late spring until frost. Strong stock. Price 20c. :
SPLENDID HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS.
These are old-time favorites which should be in every garden. aud beauty. With a good collection a succession of flowers can be
Achillea Millefolia Rubra—Produces very pretty trusses of rose- colored flowers. Feathery foliage. Price 250.
_ Achillea Serrata Plena—(The Pearl.) Flowers pure white; very |]!
double; borne on iong stems. Fine for cutting. Price 20c. Hemerocallis Flava—(Da Lily.) Produces long spikes. Golden-
yellow sweet-scented flowers. Prios 5e.
free pemerocallis Dumortierii—Flowers large orange-yellow; very
tower. Price ce. ris Germanica—(Fleur-de-Lis.) apres, beautiful flowers, rivaling orchids in coloring: Price 20c, 6 for $1.00. Tris Kaempferii—(Japan Iris.) Another t of the above, in many colors and varieties. Price 20c, 6 for $ 1.00. Phlox, “The Pearl”—Fiowers pure white; inches high; the-finest White Phlox. Price 25c. Phlox, Garolina—Very fine sort; growing about one foot high, with
grows about eighteen
teddish purple flowers. Price 25c. Phlox, Stellaria—Beautiful white flowers, with pink eye, very flori- ferous. Price 25c¢ PS ,
Statice Latifolia—Beautiful blue flowers, borne on large panicles,
Tritoma Uvaria Grandifiora—(Flame Flower.) A splendid sum- mer and autumn flowering igh with stately flower Scapes and magnificent terminal dense spikes of rich orange-red tubular flowers; familiarly known from its glowing colors as the “Red-hot Poker Plant; effective among shrubbery. Deine 25e. :
Loe + ye,
¥ Price 25c.
Once planted, they thrive from year to year, and increase in siz Ne
had from April till November. No poor varieties in our list.
Mammoth Flowering Double English Paconias,
We list below the choicest collection of Double Flow Paeonias ever offered in this country. None can surpass this as- sortment for perfection of flower or freedom of bloom. The roots which we send out are extra strong and cannot, with proper care, fail to bloom this season.
' Lenora Bramwell—A most delicate pink Mey and edged with silvery pink. Flowers extra large, freel produced, and highly perfumed. The plant is a strong, thrifty grower. Price 75c. ae 4
Ethel Brownell—Thelargest and most beautiful pure white Paconia we have ever seen. Each flower looks like a great bunch of whitecotton, and the entire plant, when in full bloom presents a most magnificent appearance rice 65c. a
Lord Wellington—Mammoth flowers of a rich deep crimson shade. Bis pane Mee Lae very freely, are perfectly double and exceedingly
ragrant. Price 50c $ a 2
SPEOIAL—For $1.50 we will send, postpaid, one each of the
above splendid Paeonias. ‘
disk; ve: floriferous. A magnificent plant that every one shoul
aS
Rudbeckia Speciosa—(Cone Flower.) Flowers eliow; dark ‘ 5 9] 8 y > dar! catepie
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Mavs “GEM COLLECTION”
€780F OUTDOOR HARDY ROSES.58S ©
This is a grand assortment of good hardy roses thatis sure to please everyone. They are almost as hardy as an oak and will furnish an endless array of flowers during the summer months. ,
. , . One of the best novelties in hardy roses ever proz Vick s Caprice. duced. Itis a true hybrid perpetual rose, being a spo from the H. P. Rose Archduchess ‘d’Autriche, therefore pertectly hardy. Weesteem ~ this one of its greatest advantages, asitmay begrownto perfection by the amateur equally as well as by the professional florist. The flowers are large, ground color soft satiny pink, distinctly striped and dashed with white and carmine. It is beau- tiful in the bud form, being quite long and pointed, also showing the stripes and markings to great advantage, making it a valuable and desirable variety for cut- ting. Strong young plants 15c. Two year old plants 40c.
U Ss Grant Introduced by usin 1896. A-rose worthy of the name
° . * itbears. Perfectly hardy. Very free flowering. This is by far the most beautiful dark velvet red rose that we have ever seen. It is simply magnificent, either in the bud or open flower. Wedonot recommend it except for the garden, as it is not desirable for house culture. Strong young plants, price 25c. Two year old plants, price 6O0c.
4 This fine new Rose originated in this country, Marshal P. Wilder. and is named in honor of the venerated Presi- dent.of the Pomological Society. It is a Rose of unusual excellence. Flowers are large, semi-globular, full, and of good substance. Color a bright searlety-crimson, richly shaded with maroon, very fragrant, and a free bloomer. We have sol thousands and asyet have neverreceivedasinglecomplant. Strong young plants 10c. Two year old plants 40c. White, delicately tinged withlight Mad. Alfred de Rougemont. pink. One of the nest in this class. Flowers of good size and very double, Fragrant. Hardy. Strong young plants 10c. Two year old plants 40c. Large snowy white flowers of perfect An old but popular variety. Flowers of im- Baron Maynard. form. Plantis a strong grower and pro- Paul Neyron. mense size, often five inches in diameter. Color, fuse bloomer. Foliage of a rich green, forming a beautiful contrast with || deep clear rose, very fresh and pretty. The plant is a strong, healthy the ower. Strong young plants 10c. Two year old plants 40c. crower ial 9 aco, glossy toliage, and 4p One of the most Bros Rlages > ‘ re will send the “ ers in the hy rid class, young plants in e nursery rows blooming al- Two year old plants. KL A andes ihe rang rele most without intermission from June to late October. Strong young ‘et aek! plants 10c. Two year old plants 40c.
Sold separate at prices attached. Special. Ba a Ageia plant of each of the above six vark
VICK’S CAPRICE.
OUR 15 CENT ROSES {TEAS.}
In the following assortment are many new and choice varieties which have been sold during the past few years at 25 and 35 cents. GIVE YOU YOUR CHOICE AT 1l5dc EACH or 9 FOR $1.00. NOTE.—They are all really desirable ever blooming roses that will flower profusely in the house or open garden during the summer. NOT HARDY.
Beauty of Stapleford.—The flowers are very large and perfect in form, deli- ciously scented, tea fragrance. The color ia a clear, bright pink, shading to bright, rosy-crimson. Makes large and beautiful buds, and is a constant and profuse bloomer. Price 15c.
Mad Cusin.—This is one of the greatest New York forcing varieties, and, on account of its peculiar fancy coloring, commands an extra price. The color, how- ever, is where its main points of excellence lie, being a soft, shell pink, with a deli- cate cream shaderunning through theentire flower; of good substance and excellent lasting qualities. Price 15c.
Etoile DeL: on:—This magnificent Tea Rose is a rich golden-yellow, 4 strong. healthy and vigorous grower, immense bloomer, bearing flowers and buds early andlate. The flowers are very deep, rich and full,excellent substance. Price 15c.
MM. Cochet.—Introduced from France, where it ¥ Christine De Noue.—A constant and very free it considered one of the very best roses ever pro-‘Y bloomer; the flowers are large and handsonie; buds duced. It is a vigorous grower, with beautiful | long and finely pointed; color, clear rich maroon or foliage. In buditresembies the Mermet family, being | deep purplish red, center sometimes streaked with long and shapely, borne on long, stiff stems. Of the silvery white; the petals arefinely imbricated; flow- largest size and very double. The color is a deep, | ¢rs deliciously sweet. Price 15c. rosy-pink, the inner side of the petals being a silver- Verna Darrow.—One of the most desirable rose, shaded and touched with golden-yellow. Be | Roses of recent introduction. The flowers, which sure to try it, as it will not age otieny you. We] are produced in the greatest profusion, are of large cannot recommend it too highly. rice 15c. size, of a creamy color, shading deeper towards the
Striped La France.—An entirely new and dis- | center, It js a strong, healthy grower, with fine tinct rose that was introduced last spring. It is in- | foliage, and will undoubtedly become popular both deed a beauty, resembling theold pink La France in for bedding and house culture. Price 15c. habit of growth and fragrance, but is entirely differ- Prof. Ganiviat.—An everblooming variety ent in color of flower. ‘the blossomsarelarge,clear | recently introduced from Europe. Flowers are
nk shade, with a stripe of white the entire length | very double, rich brilliant crimson shading to light. of each petal, making a most lovely appearance. ‘A | Exceedingly handsome when in full bloom, A valuable novelty. Price 15c. : splendid rose either for pot or open air culture. The
Archduchess Marie Immaculata.—This vari- | true stock of this rose is exceedingly scarce and we
is one of the most attractive roses ever jntro- | know of only one or two firms who will be able to duced into this country. Its brilliantly colored | supply it this year. Price 15c. “ flowers never failing to cause the greatest admir- Souvenir De Olairvaux.—A comparatively ation. Itisa strong, vigorous grower, with large | new rose of great’ beauty. Was introduced here (im double flowers of splendid form. The color is anin- | from Europe. The color is bright pinkish rose, termingiing of bronze, orange yellow, pink and shading lighter or darker according to the season. crimson. An intensely brilliant flower of novel | They are large, full and double, and remain on the shades. Price 15. bush for a long time. It is a constant, profuse
- Duchesse of Albany.—All who are acquainted | bloomer, and very fragrant. A Rosethat werecom- with the lovely La France know that is one of the } mend very highly, because it is exceptionally good finest Roses ever offered. The Duchesse of Albanyis | inevery way. Price 15c. asport from La France, and retains all the good Souvenir De Wooten.—An American rose features of that variety, the only difference being in | that every lover of flowers should have. Color, the profusion of bloom and color, whieh is three or 4 rich red. A céntinuous bloomer. Perfect] double. four shades darker, Price 15c. Plant a strong, healthy grower. Price 15¢. MAD, CUSIN.
They will make a Grand Display this Summer, © © © 8 8 &
Bridesmaid..— Beautiful Marion Dingee. — Deep clear pink. Fine brilliant crimson. A gem.
Papa Gontier. — Dark Perle.—The popular gold- carmine crimson. An cle-| en yellow. RAG SOSe. | Belle Siebrecht.—'Rich
Meteor.—Rich velvety | deep pink. A superb rose. red. A deep color.
Dr. Reymont. — Vermil- Mons. Furtado.—Sulphur fon shaded with crimson, | yellow. An odd she de.
La France.—The popu- La Purite.—Snowy white lar silvery pink. flowers. Wax-like petals.
Any variety at 10¢, each, or the entire Ten Roses for 65¢. postpaid,
NORTHERN ROSES ARE MUCH BETTER THAN THOSE GROWN IN THE EAST oR JOUTH.
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86 L. L. MAY & CO., ST. PAUL, MINN. ~~ .
CLIMBING ROSES.
Pride of the South.—A Magnificent pink variety which is hardy south of the Ohio river, but should not be grown in the Nort} without giving the plant good covering im the winter. The flowers are large, full, very double; highly perfumed. Strong plants
5c; two year old plants 50c.
Crimson Rambler.—A superb novelty introduced from Japan. Never before has &@ new Rose created such excitement, or been so heartily welcomed. The plant is of ex- tremely vigorous growth, making shoots 8 to 10 feet during the season, rendering it a charming Pillar Rose. It isalso magnificent in bush form, and for covering buildinys, trellises, ete. When pegged to the ground marvelous heads of bloom are produced, It has a remarkable color, which is of the brightestcrimson, The flowers are produced in pyramidal panicles or trusses, each carry- ing from 30 to 60 blooms, the flowers meas- uring from one to one and a half inches in diameter. We givethis Roseour unquali- fied endorsement as being exceedingly unique and beautiful. Fine plants. Price 15c each, 8 for 40c. Extra large two yearold stock,40c each, 3 for $1.00.
Climbing Perle.—Thisis acharming gold- én-yellow variety, suitable for the garden during the summer, but not hardy except in the south. Price 15c.
Baltimore Belle.—The well-known hardy white rose. A rapid climberand free flower- ine hd ang Nice ments 15¢c; two year See eeealatee eee eee old, extra fine stoc c. $
Greville, or Seven Sisters.—Large clus- We offer some fine Tree Roses. ters of bloom, shaded to dark red. Price 4 TO 6 FEET HIGH. 10c; two year old plants 35c. These are imported from Europe. Rose
Queen of the Prairie.—Bright rose color, ] trees are grafted on stalks about five feet large, compact and globular; a very profuse} from the ground, and spread their branches bloomer. One of the best. Price 10c; two} from there, having none excepting at the
Climbing Jules Margottin.—Bright red, very rapid grower and exceedingly showy, Price 15c; two year old plants 40c.
Russel’s Cottage.—A most desirable vari- ety. Bowers very largeand full; color, crim- son. Price 10c; twoyear old plants 35c,
Climbing Niphetos.— A very elegant Rose, identical with the true old Niphetos, except that it is a vigorous climber. Itis a splendid forcer and good bloomer; flowers are very large and double, deliciously sweet. Makes immense, long, poiuted buds. Color, a pure snowy-white, sometimes slightly tinged with pale lemon. Highly valued for boquets and cut flowers, TER CnAT Ay Sxeee in the South. Strong young plants 15c,
Olga de Wurtemburg.—One of the most charming varieties in our list. This variety as grown in the south of France is simply J ne indescribable. The people of the South would do well to employ this beautiful sort for cov ering verandas and trellises. Color, rosy- crimson, suffused with yellow. -Not Hardy. Price 15c. d
American Rambler.—Clear rose pink. @ Grows quickly to a height of fifteen ortwenty # feet. Handsomefoliage and delicate flowers. 3 Price 15c; two year old plants 50c.
Pride of Cheshunt.—A rich deep red Rose ri of English origin. Slow climber, but its ' beautiful flowers make up for the hier :
in growth. Price 25ce; two year ol plants 60c.
year old plants 30c. r A top. As an ornament for the lawn Tennessee Belle.—A lovely pink climber, nothing can equal them. At the price The Rose of many colors. particularly desirable for middle and south. named they are sent by express at pur- This is by all odds the most remarkable Rose ern states. Price 10c; two year old chasers expense. They cannot be mailed. that we have ever seen. It is odd, unique and plants 35c. i f We can supply the foliowing colors: beautiful. A single bush will bear at the same time Geroline \ ig dyes So Chae climter, Red. hite. Pink. Yellow. Hlowere oe pes colors, ranging from orangeto capu- nearly as dark as Pride o eshunt. Price chine red and carmine, making the a earance that of 15c; two year old plants 35c. PRICE $1.50 EACH. ieti Le
OUR “PRERLESS COLLECTION” OF EVER- BLOOMING WHITE ROSES FOR. CEMETERY PLANTING.
Every season we receive letters asking what are the most desirable roses for planting in the Cemetery. We name the following. We will send the entire collec- tion postpaid for 50c; singly, at prices attached. $ hite La France.—A charming white free flower. ing variety whose blossoms are delicately scented. Price 15c.
, , Snow Flake.—None surpass this famous white rose
in its profusion of bloom. Pric 15ce. : Kaiserin Augusta Victoria.—Claimed by many as
the best formed white roseever introduced. Price 150,
Marie Guillot.—Anold but very popular whitesort that is noted for its sweet scented fiowers. Price 10c. ., The Queen.—Pure white. The wax-likepetals give it a most delicate appearance. Price 15c.
ride.—A free flowering white rose that is largely 8rown for cutting. Very handsome. Price 10c.
MAY’S “KLONDYKE COLLECTION” Salle --- OF EVERBLOOMING ROSES. In this assortment are the richest and bright- est roses in our entire list. lack Knight.—Rich deep red or dark crimson. ees large velvety and beautifully foimed. Price
iC.
Ruby Gold.—It will startle you; it does everyone who grows it. The flowers are yellowish gold, with veins and markings of pink and rose. Price 15ce.
Holborn Gem.—Bright pink. Biooms all the time, requiring no rest at all, Its blooming qualities are simply marvelous. Price 15c. :
Golden Gate.—Just as the name implies, a real golden yellow, tinged cream, Flowers ex tra large, full and finely formed. A rare rose. Price 15c.
Queen of Scarlets.—Bright showy scarlet blossoms — of good size and substance. A profuse and continuous bloomer. Price 10c. ;
Mad. de Watteville.—Often called the‘ ‘Tulip Rose” on account of the peculiar shades found in a single flower, Colora cream ellow, tinged pink and bor- dered with crimson. ce 15¢c. ; ae The “Klondyke Collection” postpaid to any ad- BEAUTE INCONSTANTE. dress for 60 cents. Soldsinglyat prices attached.
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Se ee ear ASS BBR MAY'S NORTHERN ROSES ARE FAR SUPERIOR TO THOSE GROWN IN OTHER SECTIONS.
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PRINCESS MAY*«
grower, ever seen and its healt to make it a favorite wherever known.
young plants, Price 35c.
CATALOGUE OF SEEDS, PL
The Charming White Variety. _
Dozens, yes hundreds of moss roses are offered the public each sea- j son, and we believe fully half of them are worthless to the ordinary Princess ane is the most free flowering white moss we haye
y habit of growth and large flowers are certain
The buds are elegantly mossed
and the flowers when fully open are perfectly double.
fragrant and a rose no lover of mosses should fail to secure.
Two year old plants, 60c each.
It is exceedingly Strong
The Richest Dark Ked loss.
This is without doubt the most beautiful deep red variety that has ever been produced. The flowers are a rich deep velvety red, extra large ind highly perfumed. The plant is a strong thrifty grower and pro- duces its blossoms in the greatest abundance the entire season. truly be called an ‘*everblooming’’ moss rose. | Princess May are perfectly hardy.
Two year old plants, 6Oc each.
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It may Both this variety and Strong thrifty plants, Price 35c.
NOTE-—-For $1.00 we will send one each of the above Moss Roses, postpaid, Two-Year-Old Plants. Extra fine.
our “Royal Collection’ wz x of Hardy Roses.
These are all hardy out-door varieties. Not at all suitable for house culture.
PRICE. 20ceach for strong young plants. Two-year-old plantsat 40c each.
T. W. Girdlestone—This was awarded a first class certificate by the Royal Horticultural So- ciety of England. Flowers very large and a deep rich vermilion. Be sure to include it in your order.
L. L. May, Jr.—Flowers extra large, very double, full and highly erfumed. We desire to to call particular attention to this rose, as it is the grandest pink H. P. ever introduced. Itisa constant profuse bloomer, perfectly hardy and valuable for all sections.
Mad. George Bruant—One of the loveliest roses ever introduced. The buds are pointed and the full blown flower is the exact shape of the General Jacqueminot, and is a pure white. Be- gins to bloom very early, and the plants are lit- erally covered with blossoms the entire summer. A decided acquisition.
Ulrech Bruner—One of the darkest of the H. P. roses, and one of the most beautiful in culti- vation. It was awarded a certificate by the Royal Botanic Society of London at one of their largest exhibi- tions of Roses. Being perfectly hardy, a strong grower and free bloomer, it has become very pop- ular in this coun- try.
ULRECH BRUNER.
We don’t claim to grow several Million Roses, but
pe eras
Here is an Assortment of QRARE ROSES.
Out-Door Hardy Roses
AT 10 CENTS EACH.*
Black Prince—Very dark red.
Coquette des Alps—Pure white, free flow- ering, high:y pertumed.
Duke of Teck—Bright crimson scarlet.
Dr. Andry—Dark red, very full and fine.
Dinsmore—Richcrimson, highly perfumed.
Francois Michelon—)eep rose pink. ~
Gen. Gordon—A very large flowering pink rose. Perfectly hardy in all sections.
Dr. Hogg—Violet red, very deep shade.
Duchess de Caylus—Large rosy crimson.
Louise Odier—Brilliant shade of clear rose.
tote Hippolyte Jamain—Almost a pure white.
Mad. La Charme—Charming white, tinged
pink.
Mad. Victor Verdier—Rich shade of deep crimson; fragrant.
Mons. Boncienne—Velvety crimson.
Pierre Notting—Deep crimson, shaded violet Pres. Thiers—Carmine; finely formed
flowers. Very handsome. Suz de Rodocanachi—Rose shaded. Victor Verdier—Rosy carmine, purplish
edge erville de Lyon—Pure white, tinged with satin rose.
Mad. Eugenie Verdier—Delicate silvery
pink. La Reine—Bright rosy pink. Lady Arthur Hill—Rosy lilac. Louis Van Houtte—Crimson sbaded ma-
roon. Jean Liabaud—Fiery crimson. Jules Margottin—Bright cherry crimson. John Hopper—Rosy pink; fine. Gen. Jacqueminot—Rich velvety red; a most valuable hardy rose. Giant of Battles—Brilliant crimson. Francois Levet—China pink; a beauty. Magna Charta—Clear pinkish crimson.
SPECIAL.”
lants of the above
Two-year-old ents each.
at 35
All Hardy.
Lady Helen Stewart—To England we owe this beautiful variety and we believe it to be one of the very finest hardy roses of recent years. The flowers are yery large, highly perfumed and of symmetrical form. Color is crimson, shading to an intense scarlet, making one of the showiest flowers imaginable. It is a free and constant bloomer, a vigorous grower and a most valua- ble garden rose for all parts of the United States. Strong young plants, 25c each. Two year- old plants, 65c.
The Czar—A fine formed white rose. Beauti- ful shell-shaped petals, evenly arranged. Flow- ers of good size, perfect and of fine form and finish. One of the finest, freest and most beauti- ful of white hybrids. ‘Almost as free a bloomer asthe Teas. Strong young plants, 80c each. Two-year-old plants, 60c each. 3
President Faure—All things taken into con- sideration, this seems to us one of the most de- . sirable hardy rosy pink varieties for all parts of the United States. It is very double, sweet scented and the plant is a vigorous grower. Strong young plants, 85c each. Two-year old plants, '70c each. ‘
General Boulanger—Clear red, shading to rose. A superb variety that has come to stay. Perfectly hardy. Flowers large and beautiully formed. Foliage large bright green Strong youn
lants, 35¢ eac.
wo- year -old& plants, 85c each
Crimson Beauty —A splendid Hy- brid Perpetual of the highest type of beauty. The crimson in this roseis not a light shade but a dark purplish color, giving it a rich- ness foundinonly afew of thisclass. Vigorous and free flow’rng. Strong Zoune. plants, Oceach. Two- Py ee plants, &c each.
what we have are Very Fine.
88 . acy a ase 8 CO., ST. PAUL, MINN.
Seven Standard Hardy Roses for 50 Cts,
One strong plant of each of the following seven varieties for 50 cts.
King of Siam.—One of the best garden Roses everintroduced. An im- perial Rose in every way. It is One of the very darkest of all Roses. The flowers are large, full and fragrant, and of the most intense dark, rich, vel- vety crimson imaginable, They are so dark, in fact, that at a little distance they look almost black. Very rare and handsome, and always greatly ad- mired. Price 15¢ each. ‘ i
Earl of Pembroke—Soft crimson petals frequently tinged with cardinal ia: hin flowers are large, very double and wondertully fragrant. Price
ie each.
for open ground and greenhouse culture. A most exquisite Rose. 15c each,
harlotte Corday—One of the handsomest Roses we know of. The flowers are of an immense size, cup shaped, double and of a deep rosy purplish color, Itisa remarkably strong grower and pocuce its immense
Coquette des Blanches—A finely formed, pure white Rose, occasionally shows light flesh when first opening; beautiful shell-shaped petals, evenly arranged. Flowers of good size, perfect, and of fine form and finish. One
HAKDY ROSE, KING OF SIAM. of the finest. freest and most beautiful of white hybrids, Very suitable for cemetery planting. Price 10c. F
Madam Plantier—The iron-clad white rose so extensively used in cemeteries. Plant is a strong, vigorous grower and as hardy as an oak.
Succeeds anywhere and Produces hundreds of flowers during the summer months. Price 10c.
en aS TT pee —— Two-year-old Plants of the Above at 40 Cents Each. The Seven, Postpaid for $2.50. Se —— ——
PRESIDENT CARNOT A magnificent new Everblooming Rose that is attracting attention among the leading florists of
t erica and Europe. It is a rose of the largest size, beautiful both in bud and open flower. The buds come on long, stiff stems, in clusters of from six to.twelvye. Each individual flower stands out distinct on its stem. No crowding as in the case of 80 many Roses that bloom in clusters, The color is distinct and novel, a lovely fawn, shading to pearl. It often measures five to six inches in diameter, We have no hesitancy in saying that this charming ualities of that Rose, and at the same
Everblooming Hardy Rose. A Rose that
m early summer until frost. In coloritis a bright, showy pink, elegantly =3% formed and delightfully fragrant.
i] It is a Rose for the masses. A {| Roseany one can growand make i bloom, almostcontinuously. Try i] it. You won’t be disappointed,
a i] Pri 15. FOR $1.00, mex || Bevis If you are not particular as to the varieties but simply de- POLYANTHA ROSES.
sire a fine lot of Roses for Summer flowering, this offer will 7 i] please you. We will make up a nice assortment and send The flowers are produced in i] twenty, postpaid, for Only $1.00. numerous clusters, the single ones i beingaboutone and a half inches
Od fede de te clusters produce rom to 100 fi « Th Polyantha Roses are hardy in the Middle and Southern States. Price 10 cents each. ae ;
ignonette—One of the most lovely and beautiful miniature Roses imaginable: full, regular flowers, Perfectly double and deliciously perfumed, color clear pink, Passing to wehbe tinged pale eae ademoiselle Cecil Bruner—Larger flowers than any of the others, very full and regular, per- fectly double and delightfully fragrant; color rosy pink on rich creamy white ground, Pacquerette—An elegant little rose, the smallest of the lot, full regular flowers, pure snow white. A profuse bloomer. Little White Pet—a lovely variety, flowers of perfect form, very double and full white, sometimes delicately tinged with rose, F iat he bas cite rad eigen ear peta es
May's “Wever Fail Collection” of Everblooming Roses, —
All are valuable for pot culture in the house or for Summer flowering in the open garden. They never fail to lease ‘ Mrs. W. 0. Whitney—A new rose of American origin. It has created quite an interest among florists: being planted lereets for enact colors:
extra large, well-filled flowers, opening nicely; color, rich silvery-pink, d shaded with fine rosy-blush, delicately Tea-scented; very double ond Pig
_, Souvenir D’Un Amie—Extra large globular flowers; ve 1 liciously sweet; color deep rosy flesh, beautifully shaded sath rice pried 1 ;
Roses in cultivation for Open-ground culture. Color, canar ellow. _ Silver Queen—The lovely white Rose that ig creating such Prete with the large rose srowers of the country. Free flowering, Price 15c : uchesse de Brabant—One of the best Roses ever introduced. Price 15c. SPECIAL—For 65c we will send the above Six Roses, postpaid.
CiA# + 2% (DOSS Roses, ee
Valuable for their hardiness, exquisite fragrance, and the beauti t the delicate, moss-covered buds. Excellent for cemetery plots, ae <tc oe
per doz. Third size, 15¢ each, $1.50 per doz, except where no
#tna—Bright crimson, ver double, Pri 1 5 . Blanche Moreau—Pure white, Perpetual seein aides oj “
Countessof Muranais—Best white Perpetual Red—Blossoms larg: lory of Mosses—Pale Rose. Salet—Clear Rose color; donne
AMERICAN BEAUTY, This grand Rose is a Seedling found in the
garden of Mr. Bancroft, the histo: at : Washington, D. C., who h haps, f Roses in th = ce PRESIDENT CARNOT, THE FAMOUS NEW ROSE, try. In yh itisa brilliant. Dink. Price anes hh Two-vean ng athe = Ov.
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rice—First size, 50 each, $5 OO per doz. Second size, 830c each, $3.00 o ted. ~ a
CATALOGUE OF SEEDS, PLANTS, BULBS AND FRUITS. 898
Japan Golden Mayberry.
The earliest fruit known, ripening in advance ofthe Strawberry. A most novel fruit, forming a shrub-like bush six to eight feet high, producing all along its branches large white blossoms, which are soon followed by large, sweet, glossy, golden, semi- transparent berries. The bushes do not die down after bearing like the canes of the Raspberry and Blackberry, but continue to bear fruit for many years like the Cur- rant and Gooseberry. Produced by Luther Burbank of California and is supposed to be a hybrid ofaJap- ¢ anese species of Raspberry (Rubus palmatis) and the Cuthbert. The original stock, consisting of six large
~ plants and forty-eight small ones, wassold for $800.00. Fin eplants. Price, 15c. each, 9 for $1.00.
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others it requires no stakes an d handsomest blackberry we have ever grown. It
them at a lower price, so that theyarenow within the reach of all our friends. Our stock is extra strong and will generally fruit heavily the first year, and is always certain to bear abundantly of its mammoth delicious berries the second season. Don’t fail to order the Everbearing Tree Blackberr a Wal) Sa Way See:
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Peer Be conch, 6 for B1.00, 16 for $2.00, postpaid.
The Strawberry Raspberry, or Tree Strawberry.
THE STRAWBERRY RASPBERRY.
Che New Logan Berry,
This is one of the most beautiful fruits ever seen; berries the size and shape of the largest strawberries; bright, rich, shining scarlet, with anexquisite bloom; makeslovely 5 jams, jellies and tarts, having a delicious flavor entirely different from any other fruit; ¢ pears the first season and gets larger and Src, year. Came from Japan and fro
ed for two years here; the bush grows
ym eighteen inches to two feet high, is en-
tirely hardy and will do well everywhere,
tegardlessof heat and drought. All lovers of
fruits should give it a trial, It will surprise
and please you. Price 15c, 6 for 50c, 15 for $1.00.
The White Diamond Grape.
Valuable for all sections of the U.S. as it ft is of healthy habit and perfectly hardy. The berries are extra large, of a creamy white{ color and of the richest and most delicious { flavor withstands mildew and diseases, and 4s a sure cropper inevery locality, For the middle and northern states we believe it to be the best variety of its color that has ever been introduced. Price, 35c. each, 3 for $1.00, postpaid.
For $1.0
we will send postpaid, 2 Tree Gooseberry. ‘2 Cambridge Grape.
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or Blackberry Raspberry.
A Wonderful Fruit.
This grand new berry has been tested here for twe years; itis a strong, vigorous grower, quite hardy, and is” @ valuable addition to our small fruits. It originated im California, and seems to be a true hybrid between the rasp- berry and blackberry, partaking of the nature of both in quality and appearance, but of finer and more delightful flavor; the berries are the size of the largest blackberries and ofarich dark purple-red color. It is an abundant bearer, the fruit has very few seeds, ripens early (before blackberries), and is of suchexcellent quality for eating and cooking that it has brought four times the price of other berries, and will probably continue high for several years. Price, 20c. each, 8 for 50c, 7 for $1.00.
_ Raspberry, Pride of the Market.
The largest, finest and most productive of the black Raspberries. It might be correctly termed an “Byerbearer’”’ asit begins to fruit early in the season and yields abundantly until late in. the summer or early fall. We highly recommend it to all who desire an extra fine berry for either private or market use. Price, 150. each,
12 for $1.50.
We will send, postpaid, 3 Tree Black- berry, 3 Giant Ruby Currant, 6 Pride of Market Raspberry.
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Our Novelty Collection « Of Fruits.....
For $2.00
We will send postpaid the following collection of Rare Fruits.
4 Japan Golden May- berry.
3 Everbearing Tree Blackberry.
3 New Logan Berry. 3 Giant Ruby Currant. 2 Tree Gooseberry.
WHITE DIAMOND.
90 L. L. MAY & CO., ST. PAUL, MINN,
aoe Cree Gooseberry |
A Wonderful Fruit. Increased Sales each Season. Send in Your Orders Early.
DESCRIPTION—The magnificent variety which has created a greater sensation than anything in the fruit line that has ever been introduced. It grows in upright tree form throwing its branches straight out upright, holding the mammoth berries far above
@ ground. The fruit is of immense size, often meas- uring 114 to 2 inches in length, a rich deep red in color and resembles more a peach or red plum than a goose- berry. In flavor and quality it is unequalled, being entirely free from the coarseness so often found in the smaller sorts. Another and most valuable feature of this splendid berry is its hardiness. It has been thoroughly tested in all sections of America and proven to be per- fectly hardy, standing the severe winters of the North without any protection. In addition to this it is mildew proof, never showing the least sign of mildew, rot, blight, or any other disease so common to this fruit. It attains marketable size quite 3 weeks earlier than any other gooseberry, consequently commands the highest Price, and is now generally admitted to be the heaviest cropping varietyin cultivation, and is much prized in thegreen state.
It has never been known to failin producing a splendid crop, even in seasons when other varieties were blank. This goosebe has a peculiar advantage over others by coming into leaf sometime before it flowers, consequently the foliage protects the bloom from destructive spring frost. Indeed, taking everything into consideration, itis a gooseberry in the highest state of perfection, and a variéty that every gardener, farmer and fruit growerin America should have.
CAUTION—We are headquarters for this variety and have not sold a single tree to any firm in the United States. Send all orders direct to us for the true stock. Price for 1898, stron stock, 50c. each, 8 for $1.25, 6 for $2.25, 12 for $4.00 postpaid.
NEW DW ARF BI S MN ARCK A PYLE Delicious Quality, beautiful color, wonderfull prolific. Fine for lanting in .
garden or yard, or in boxes or pots. This wonderful new dwarf Apple is said to have come from New Zealand, and wherever tested in this country has proved an astonishing revelation in early fruiting; beautiful color and
appearance, excellent quality and perfect hardiness; nothing like it was ever seen before. A little tree not overa foot high, and grown in a pot, has
been known to bear a large apple afew months after planting, and it seems certain the trees will bear profusely the first, or at least the second
year from planting. They can be grown in eos or boxes, if desired, but are particularly recommended for lanting in gardens and small yards, °
where fine fruits are desired, but not room tlarge trees. The apples are of very large size and beautiful rich, golden-yellow color. They ripen early and are of the most distinct and delicious flavor. Price 40 cents each. %
MAY’S EARLIEST BLACKBERRY. It has been our aim for years to secure a berry which would surpass all other varie
ties in earliness, and it gives us great pleasure to offer our friends this season a berry which will ripen about ten or fifteen days ahead of the common sorts now in general cultivation. The fruit is of good size, firm and produced
in great abundance during the early part of the season. Its earliness and yield will make it a most valuable berry for both market and home use. Price 25c. each, 3 for 6Oc, 12 for $2.00, postpaid.
GI4NT WHITE GOOS EB ER RY This berry is of an enormous size, of the most delicious quality when fully ripe, being very .
sweet and entirely free from that sharp flavor found in most gooseberries. It is perfectly hardy and fruits heavily a greater length of time than almost any othersort. The color is a light greenish white, sometimes tinged with delicate
pink when perfectly ripe. A magnificent variety for the home garden and one that should be grown by all who have a few feet of space to *pare in their garden patch, 5
Price 300. each, 3 for 750, 12 for $2.50, postpaid. . 2. “>
Che Great « « « Crandan Cree Currant.
A Most Valuable Variety.
It grows to a height of 7 or 8 feet and forms a handsome tree-like bush, such as shown in onrillustration, In - addition to being enormously pro- ductive itis absolutely proof against the currant worm and all other in- sects, The fruit which is of a pur- plish black color, is very fine for all ceoking purposes, andis unsurpassed for pies, jams or jellies, The U. 8. Agricultural Report says: “Itis &n enormous. bearer the fruit large, fullyone-halfinchin diam- eter. It is welladapted forsauces,
ies, jellies, etc., and is meres |
ardy.” We think this is about ail that is desirable in a currant, and heartily recommend it to our cus- tomers
A Warning—We are headquar- ters for this currant and all who de- sire it true to name should send their orders directtous, Price, 25ceach; 8 for 60c, 7 for $1.00, 15 for $2.
FOR $1.00
We will send the following fruit,
ENGRAVED One Tree Gooseberry.
FROM A = = PROTOGRAPH=
One Crandall Currant.
Two Logan Berry.
Two Japan Golden May Berry.
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CATALOGUE OF SEEDS, PLANTS, BULBS AND FRUITS. : 91
Rocky Mountain Dwarf Cherry.
A Fruit for all People and all Sections.
Certainly the greatest novelty in the fruit line ever introduced. At an enormous expense we have secured the true stock of this marvelous fruit direct from the introducers, and are headquar- ters forit. One of the largest fruit growers in the west, who has grown the Rocky Mountain Dwarf Cherry for several years, says: ‘It is the most
roductive fruit of which I have any knowlédge. I
ave picked sixteen quarts of fruit off a three- year-old tree. I have picked eighty cherries off a branch twelve inches long of a two-year- old tree. The fruit is a rich red and changes to almost black when ripe, and in size averages some- what larger than the English Morello; season of ripening being after all others are gone, In flavor itis akin to the sweet cherries, and when fully ripe,
for preserves or to eat out of hand, it has no equal pg . 1 C.
in the line of pitted fruits, and is conceded superior y / Fi <P. : fr .
to any fruit grownin this section. It has the best p a oN system of roots of any shrub or tree I have ever ©) : Ne Z . fi; by) =
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Grape, Wisconsin Red.
A wonderfully hardy variety, which in our opinion is byfar the best of the large red grapes, and being very productive, is especially desirable for the colder sections of thecountry. Both bunch and berry are large, well formed and of the finest
uality. We heartily recommend it to our patrons, ‘or we know it is one of the best grapes that can be grown. Price, 350 each, 3 for 85c, postpaid.
We will send postpaid the
or following Magnificent Col-
‘ s lection of fruits. All good > hardy varieties.
3 Grape, Wis. Red. 4 Columbian Raspberry. Tree Gooseberry. 3 Giant Ruby Currant. es Pe Fs A Je
The New Columbian Raspberry.
This is said to be a cross between the Cuthbert and Gregg, and is much superior to either of these well known varieties.
FIVE GOOD POINTS:
1. Itis a vigorous grower, its canes are from 10 to15 feet in length and often an inch in diameter.
2. It is perfectly hardy, having gone through winters when the temperature reached 28 degrees helow zero, and came out unharmed in the spring.
3. The fruit is very large, often an inch in diameter, and is exceedingly sweet and juicy. Color, dark red,
4. It is enormously productive. Yields at the rate of over 7,000 quarts per acre are reported by the growers.
5. For canning purposes it is undoubtedly the finest raspberry in cultivation, being very solid and of the best keeping qualities.
We believe it is one of the very finest Rasp- berries that has ever been offered the American fruit grower. TRUE STOCK. Price, 30c each ; 4 for $1.00; 12 for $2.50, postpaid.
The Loudon Raspberry.
A Northern variety, which will in_all probability take the place of all other Red Rasp- berries, with the possible exception of our Black Hills. It was originated by F. W. Loudon, of Wisconsin, who says: ‘‘The Loudon is a seedling of Turner, crossed with Cuthbert; berry is large, color beautiful. It yields 200 bushels to the acre, and may be shipped to New Orleans in good shape.”
B. S. Carman, editor of Rural New Yorker, says: ‘‘The Loudon is the best hardylate red we have ever tried. Plants did not suffer at all by the past winter, one of the severest known. The berry ripens with Cuthbert, average larger, and are very firm and among the heaviest yielders we have tried. Now that Cuthberts are gone, the Loudon is still bearing.””
This Lge § is one that should be grown extensively in the Northwestern States $i moc S Hog hardiness and wonderful yield. Price 20c each, 8 for 50c, 12 for
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The largest of all the red currants ever introduced. The bushes are unusually strong in habit of growth bear immense clusters of berries in the greatest abundance. In color the berries are a most beautiful shade of bright red, and in formation the bunches are so immense that they resemble more a small bunch of rich red grapes than they do a bunch of Currants. Many fruit growers are now plantin largely of this variety in place of the older sorts, on accoun of the enormous yields which are certain to be the result: indeed, we know of no fruit which is more desirable for home cultivation than the Currant providing the right varieties are grown. You will make a great mistake if you don’t secure a few plants of White Wine and Giant rie td ree Price 35c each, 3 for $1.00, 6 for $1.75, 1 ‘or $3.00.
A splendid white variety that bears great White Wine. bunches of lovely pearl white currants of the most delicious flavor. This and Giant Ruby we consider by far the best of all the Currants in both quality and yield, surpassing even the well known and valuable Fay’s Prolific, which has been such a great favorite the past few years. Our White Wine is by far the hardiest white sort that can be ob- tained, and is especially desirable for the Middle and Northern States on that account. Price 30c each, 4 for $1.00, 12 for $2.75. N
Improved Russian Mulberry.
An ornamental hardy fruit-bearing tree for America. Suitable for all sections of this country. Fruit larger than blackberries and of delicious flavor.
Description— This valuable fruit and ornamental tree wae brought to this country from Western Russia by the Mennon- ites. The tree is a very rapid grower. Trees, the seed of which was planted six years ago, are now twenty feet in height, and from six to eight inches in diameter. It grows to be very large, often reaching the height of fifty feet, and from three to five feet in diameter, and is perfectly hardy. It commences to bear when only two years old, and is a prolific bearer, the fruit being larger than the average blackberry. They havea fine aromatic flavor and sub-acid sweet taste,and are used for dessert as we use blackberries or raspberries. A beautiful quick-growing tree for the lawn, while the fruit is valuable for SSE table use. Thisis truly a grand tree, both for ornament and fruit. In all our experience we have found no fruit s0 admira- bly adapted to all parts of the West and Northwest. Fine healthy stock which will fruit in a year or two. By mail.
May’s Giant Ruby.
MULBERRY.
g Price 25c each, 2 for 40c. ; Colossal Dewberry. The finest berry ever introduced. This is
everybody, and one that all should have. It is perfee hardy and does well in any and all sections of the cor n The Colossal ripens early, berries are extra large and h some, jet black and of the most delicious quality. It is one o!
the most desirable small fruits for general cultivation — we have ever seen, and will please all who try it. Not only is it valuable as a fruit, but early in the spring it produces great bunches of pure sweet scented flowers. Our stock is 7 tor $1.00, 15
true and fine. Price 25c each, 8 for 60c, for $2.00, postpaid.
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re BLACK HILLS RED RASPBERRY.
PERFECTLY HARDY.
The grandest and most beautiful berry we have ever seen. It originated in Dakota and is almost as hardy asanoak. The fruitis of a rich red color,
xtra large and of the most delicious quality. One of its best pointsis the won- Yiu yields and great length of time it will bear during the summer. The plants are vigorous in growth and so hardy that they have for seasons stood our severe winters in the Northwest, without any protection at all, always bearing heavily and surpass- img any other sort in both yield and flavor.
A FEW WORDS FROM ONE WHO HAS GROWN THIS BERRY. L. L. May & Co., St. Paul, Minn, Gentlemen:—I have for years tried different Raspberries that I obtained from the East, but never found a single variety that would stand our severe winters without ° heavy covering, until I tried the Black Hills Red Raspberry. This one is per- fectly hardy, standing the winters without any rrotection. Fruitisvery firm, larger than the black varieties and of a finer quality. It is a heavy bearer and a most valuable variety. J. V. DEWirt, Creston, Dak. Price 30c each, 4 for $1.00, 12 for $2.50, postpaid.
FAY’S PROLIFIC CURRANT. < 15
By many growers this is considered the best red variety thathas ever been in- troduced, and it is certainly one of the most prolific currants we know of; the bunches and fruit are extra large, the fruit a bright rich red and of the most delicious quality. It is very hardy, and therefore adapted toali parts of the West and Northwest. Price of strong stock, 6 for 5Oc, 12 for $1, postpaid.
JAPANESE WINEBERRY.
Prof. Gregson, of the Japanese Imperial Agricultural Col- lege, while traveling among the mountains of Japan for rest and recreation, came upon this berry growing in a wild state. Itsexceeding lusciousness and beauty prompt- ed him to dry some of the berries and send the seed to relatives in this country, with the information that if it succeeded it would rove the most valuable berry novelty ever introduced. It belongs to the raspberry family; is a strong, vigorous grower, attain- ing the usual height of a raspberry, and is perfectly hardy in all positions without pro- tection. Itis, in fact,more hardy and vigor. ous than any raspberry or blackberry. It stands alike thecold of Northern wintersand the heat of Southern summers, without the slightest degree of injury. Its leaves are of the darkest green outside, and silvery white underneath. The young shoots or branches are covered with a reddish-brown hair or moss. The fruit is borne in large clusters, often 75 to 100 berriesin a bunch, These berries are from the time of formation and bloom until they ripen enclosed in a ‘‘burr,”’ which is formed by the calyx covering them entirely. When ripe the burr opens, exhibit- ing a large berry of the brightest, light glossy scarlet, or sherry wine color. The burrs and stems are covered with a heavy reddish moss, like a moss rose bud. The flavor of the fruitis entirely different from any other berry, being very sprightly, sweet and juicy, having no disagreeable sour, but a delicate and luscious avr Becni ee, to itself, and superior to other berries. . Price 10c each, 7 for 50c, 16 for
THE NEW GRAPE...
*“ Cambridge.”
This new Grape we have se- cured at anenormous price, an@® think it will prove to be the finest of all the black varieties. Itisa seedling of the Con- cord, and farsuperior to this. well known grape, both in quality and yield, and Lng equally as hardy and earlier, f will become more popular as soonasonceknown. Wedonot believe there is a black obey superior to the Cambridge quality, or one that is more de- sirable for either private or market use. Price 40c each, 8 for $1.00, 7 for $2.00.
FOR $1.00 ' We will send postpaid
3 JAPANESE WINEBERRAY. 2 TREE BLACKBERRY. 1 CAMBRIDGE GRAPE. 2 GOLDEN MAYBERRY¥, 2 GIANT RUBY CURRANT.
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WATCHES
Both Cases and Movements Guaranteed.
‘We sell our Patrons a Watch at Wholesale Prioés or give them in connection with orders as described below.
Watch No. 1.
We will sendtoany one sending an order amounting to $3.00 and $2.75 cash ad- ditional.
Watch No. 2.
We will send to any One sending ws an order amounting to $250 and $2,560 cash additional.
Watch No. 3.
We willsend toany one sending ts an order amounting to $3 and $2 25 cash additional.
No. 1. Ladies’ open face chatelaine watch, stem winder, with jeweled nickel move- ment, fine timekeeper, in solid silver hand engraved case. Price, $4.25,
No. 2. Same movement as above in solid steel Black oxidized case with gold crown and trimmings. | Price, $4.10.
Good Watches at Lowest Prices for Our Patrons
LL. L. MAY & CO., ST. PAUL, MINN.
No. 4. Same movement as above, in genuine
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FOR THE MILLION
All Watches are Stem winding and Stem set.
Watch No. 4.
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Wewill sendtoany one sending us an order amounting to $6 and $4 cash ad- ditional.
Watch No. 5.
We willsend toany one sending us an order amounting to $7 and $5 cash ad- ditional. y
Watch No. 6.
We willsend toany one sending us an Saw Order amounting to 8 $8 and $7.50 cash ah additional.
Warranted for 5 years.
No. 5. Ladies’ gold filled hunting case en- y , f graved as above, with the criterion Ameri- == La can movement, seven jewels, expansion joerc P balance, quick train and warranted perfect
time keeper. Price, $6.85. No. 6. Same movement as above, with Elgij
or Waltham movement, seven jewels. Price, $10.85.
Read About Our Cwo Dollar Watch
Watch No. 9. We will send to anyone sending us an orderamounting to $5.00 and $4.50 cash additional.
Men’s Open Face Watches.
No. 3. Dueber solid silverine case guaranteed to wear a life-time, with American criter- ion movement, seven jewels and all im- provements. Price, $3 45.
solid coin silver case, open face and war- ranted. Price, $5.85.
A GOOD WATCH FeR $2.00
American Make. Stem Wind and Stem Set.
Prize Medal awarded Paris Exhibition 1878 and Highest Award Medaland Diploma obtained at the World’s Columbian Exposition.
This is a splendid opportunity to secure a fine time keeper ata low price. The watch is a stem winding, stem setting American make, and one that will last longer and stand more rough usuage than many of the high priced gold watches that are on the market at the present time. It is made of the best American nickel and looks exactly like a solid silver watch. A good time keeper, Gentlemen’s size. In the past three years we have sold hundreds of these watches and as yet have failed to receive a single complaint. Everyone was pleased.
ge TO ANY PERSON Sending us an order for Flower or F: egetable Seeds by the packet or ounce, amounting t $5 we will send postpaid the watch FREE OF CHARGE. OFFER No, 2. To a person who will send us orders amounting to $3.50 for our Famous Pansy Seeds we will send ostpaid the watch free of charge. You can easily sell our Pansy Seeds, they ate unequalled. See tesimonials on page 1,
OFFER No. 38. Our Paris Prize Pansy Collection on page 62 includes Six Rare Varieties Price 50c. We will send this watch free to any person selling six of these collections and remitting us $3,00; or to anyone selling six of our collection of Fine Gerwan Pansy Collect- iqns and remitting $3.00.
OFFER No. 4, We have placed a large order for these watches on account of the satisfaction they have given our patrons in previous years, and for 1898 will send this watch to ene
sending us an order for Seeds, Plants or Fruits amounting to $2.50 or over and $1.00 cash additional.
You Zan Easily Sell May's Seeds to Your Neighbors.
Testimonials from ‘every part of the United States prove conclusively that May's Seeds are adapted to all sections of the country. Their hardiness and purity have made them favorites wherever tested. Nearly all of your friends use seeds of some kind and a few hours work among them will secure the Watch for you. ‘
hh must accompany all orders. No discounts or other preminms allowed.
EX} iditonhar Meee our patrons who wish to buy this watch we will send it to them postpaid ‘or $2.00. ‘ :
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, Guaranteed for Five Years. No.9. Men’s Gold Filled Hunting Case engraved as above, with fine American “Criterion” movement, seven jewels expansion balance, quick train and patent pinions. Price,$6.15.
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“che Famous“Tron Age” Wheel Koes ana Drills
AMERICA’S LEADING TOOLS FOR GARDEN AND FIELD. HIGH WHEELS. BICYCLE CONSTRUCTION. THE FINEST MADE.
We are the exclusive Northwestern Agents for these tools and we have no hesitation in claiming them to be the most perfect and satisfactory made. We want to place one or more in the hands of each of our customers. They have recently become immensely popular owing to the new departure in their design and construction; in other words they are “up todate.” Are equipped with high steel wheels, very light; tubular frames connected to malleable iron castings—really, bicycle construction, and in consequence they are exceedingly light, convenient, easy to handle and very handsome in appearance. Prices on everything offered on this page includes packing and delivery on board cars here. Purchase: to pay freight.
The “Iron Age’’ Combined Seed Drill and Wheel Hoe. Price $9.00.
We are glad to be able to offer our friends in this tool what is very evidently the most complete implement of the kind ever offered, the cut shows it to be a whole tool house byitself. It is a Seed Drill, Double Wheel Hoe, a Single Wheel Hoe, a cultivator, Plow and Rake, It is converted into a perfect seeder by the drill attach- ment which is quickly and easily placed in position and which is simple in Grete penne g oS gearing screws or. springs to get out of order. ‘he adjustment for various seeds is periect, the cane index allowing the seed slide to be instantly adjusted to the slightest vari- ation desired. The labor of operationis reduced to a minimum owing to the light weight of the tubular frames, high wheels, etc. The following cuts showing this same tool in its various operations gives an idea of its great value in the field and garden.
Combined Seed Drill and Wheel Hoe.
The ‘‘Iron Age’’ Double Wheel Hoe, Price $6.00.
At a glance you can see the great usefulness of this tool. The garden or farm is incomplete without at least one of these tools. In cultivating onions, beets, turnips, radishes, etc., it is invaluable. Saves hours of hard labor and does the work better than several men could do it in the same time. One great advantage which this double wheel hoe possesses is that it can be made into a practical single wheel.
hoe in a moment’s time. An axle is sent with Dake 8 Double Wheel Hoe for this
purpose. The wheels are 16 inches high enabling the wheel hoe to run easy and
without yielding to the depressions of the soil as alow wheel willdo. The frame being made of tubing coupled to malleable castings gives great strength, together with lightness. All the tools shown in this cut go with the machine for this price.
The “‘Iron Age”’
“Tron Age”’ Double Wheel Hoe.
The ‘Iron Age’’ Plain Double Wheel Hoe.
Price $3.50. In order to accommodate those who only have use of the wheel hoe for hoeing, we offer the machine described above with hoe only.
The ‘‘Iron Age’’ Seed Drill, Price $6.50.
We offer the ‘‘Iron Age’’ as a Seed Drill only as shownincut. This is the same tool as the combinea “Iron Age,’”’ with no attachments and with but one wheel. The same remarks apply concerning its construction and operation.
New [lodel Seed Drill. Price, $7.00.
This Drill has for years been one of the best known and best liked among the market Se scrrs: rb record is Soe pena nenines, Drills of similiar construction ere ally provided with a series of holes of varying sizes through which the seed is passed, “ ” i which oF course does not always give an opening of the exact: size required. ane opere: Tron! Bae See Gb tor is usually told, in substance, that, “if one hole don’t suit, try another.” This adjustment in the New Modelis accomplished in a very simple and effective manner by use of a slide with a pear shaped opening passing under the bottom of seed reservoir, which is provided with a perforation of similar shape, in a reversed position. This slide can be instantly adjusted to size indicated by index, or to a hair’s breadth variation between, a vital point in a perfect seed drill. This index or indicator is plain convenient and preliable, Itis placed in open sight, immediately under the eye of the operator, and can be quickly adjusted y¥to the slightest variation desired. As the names of bane Far ao seeds are plainly shown on the index itself, it is not necessary to refer to any table of reference. he flow of seed can be instantly stopped by a swinging cut-off, conveniently operated by a cord or ring on the handles, The main wheel is of larger size and of unusual width, preventing its sinking into softearth. The opening plow is steel and adjustable im depth. Each drill crated and carefully packed for shipment. Packed, weighs about 40 pounds.
The «Iron Age” Single Wheel Hoe, Cultivator, Plow and Rake. Price $4.50.
; This tool is, in regard to the work done, almost a counterpart of the Double Wheel Hoe, and the same remarks as to its construction, extreme lightness _ and ease of operation will apply with equal force.
In addition, its lower price, less weight and in- creased steadiness given by a single wheel make strong arguments in favor of this tool. For the | small kitchen garden we consider the single wheel hoe, with these points of merit, as being especially
valuable. The work is done principally between the rows, although plants of small growth can be hoed on both sides at once by placing the wheel on the left side. With this single wheel tool, spaces of G
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exceedingly narrow width can be worked even using but one cultivator tooth. With the large plow attachment, deep furrows can be opened or closed; = + New Model Seed Drill. potatoes, celery and other crops hilled—in short, all Iron Age Single Wheel Hoe, Cultivator
= si such work usually accomplished by a special plow. Plow and Rake.
We also have a wider attachment for this tool, similar to the ones used on the Double Wheel Hoe; a capital thing. Price seventy-five cents.
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Hollyhock ........., ..... 79 + 69 | Ipomeea..... Cucumbers PLANTS and BULBS. | Hydrangeas...... 69 | Ipomopsi Dandelion..., Aconitum. ee) 67 | Jacobea. Egg Plant
3 Acroclinium 69 | Larkspur... Endive.......
Adlumia 69 | Lavatera Trim
Adonis... i -67, 69 | Lobelia........ Kale.....
Soo ; Ageratum. ; . 69 | Linum....... - 69} Kohl Rabi. * 76 | Justicia... 78,79 eros mune. 06,88 arene Pr 69 | Leek....... i ia.. Lantanas .., 82] Alyssum... % Laize Japan. rhdtnet RRHOR te ee | Liliana: 79, 80 | Amaranthius.......... Marigoid.......48, 52, 63, ‘ Apios Tuberosa.......... i . 80 | Ampelopsis. ¥ . 69] Martynia..... Ardesia Crenulata ..... aes halt 2 pS Antirrhinum.. ‘ é PF 44 pk meee ore ahernia... < * * rye ita Malabar Vine.. . 81 67 { Mimulus.... 69} Mushroom Spawn. Bleeding Heart. Manetta Vine.. 80 69] Malope G 69! Mustard Brazilian Melon Meyenia Erecta 81 69] Momordica.. 7 Brugmansia .. 73 | Mex. Foxglove.. 83 50 | Morning Glory.... ob isoraam are \ 7 Bougainvillea. . 70 | Miniature Canna. 83 s 49 | Musa or Banana.. sseeeee 28, 29, 31 Y A Bryophyllum.. . 72 | Moonflower. 77 | Baloon Vine « 69 Myosotis edepcae es Parsley. \ Bouvardias... . 70 | Oleander.. 80/ Balsams. . 62) Nasturtium.. Parsnips.. : -Centradenia . 73 | Olea Frag 82 | Baptistia -- 67) Nemesia,.... CaS ..... Caladium.... .. 71 | Palms........... 75 | Bartonia.. + 49 Nemophila. Pepper.. 71, 76 | Paris Prize Rose. 82 | Begonia - 69 | Nicotiana... Pumpkins. "75 | Pansies..... * 78 pone A ae NEC aoa essoasace ahve beat P > Paeonias. «.. 84] Bidens.... ie igella........ aoe ubarb..... ; Ce Fae Petunias, --81, 82 | Brachycome . 69 - 66| Ruta Bagas. . 40 -Carnations..... Physalis Sales esos Browallia. . 69 69] Salsify..... ws 24 Chrysanthemums...74, 82 | Pelargoniums.. +. 82| Bryonopsis.. 69 | Pansy. 62| Spinach Cinnamon Vine. . 73 | Primula......... 80 | Cacalia... 69 | Penstemon......... Cissus...... .., aa . 74.| }ex Begonia.. 72 | Calendul Petunia -Clematis...... . 84 | Rhodochiton, -; 83 | Calceolaria.. sapaene 9 Clerodendron 73, 74, | ROSES........0 -85-88 | Calliopsis ....51, 56, 69 Cobeea... 73, 80 | Rubber Tre «.. 73 | Canary Bird Flower... Coleus . 72 | Serissa........... -» 82) Candytuft......:.... : Coronilla . 71 | Shamrock Pea. +. 82} Campanula. r Crotolaria. Solanum........ -82, 83 | Carnation... 48 | Portulaca -‘Cuphea... Sutherlandia. +. 83 | Celosia.Cockscomb48, 69 | Primula... Cyperus.. Swainsonia 83 | Centaurea..............49, 69 | Primrose, - Dahlias Sword Fern 79 | Chrysan’mum, 66, 67, 69 Pyrethrum . 69] Buckwheat.... w=. 46 Datura. Tecoma......... 80 | Cineraria 69 | Ricinus... . 69| Clover Seed 45,46 Dielytra.. Thyrsacanthus. 83 66 | Salpigioss: 42, 48,46 Fabriana ‘Tree Fuchia 79 Ca + 66 | Salvia...... an a. 46 Farfugium ‘ Tuberose. .. Cobeea.,..... - 52| Scabiosa.. ..53, 69] Corn, Kaffir.. .. OPA SATIN S-5 25). svescaseosic Collinsia. Schizanthus.. veh Grass Seed.. Fuchsia .. Soreone e Beraniae. . Convolvulus 69 Gladioli.. FLOWER SEEDS. - 48 Susp Dragon. we Gloxinia. African Forget-me-not 57 - 69 bys sia 5.88 Gardenia... =. 76 | Arabian Primrose...... 48 BS Phaser nada 69| Rye Bietrore: ite oo ReMi es bi - 67 | Sweet Peas..........51, 63, 64 | Sacaline.
. 51] Sweet Pea, Grace May.. 63] Sainfoin.... o - 69 | Sweet William...........51, 67 | Serredella. AA Fine $5.00 | Dianthus. ea Sweet Rocket..... .. 49] Spurry......
Digitalis ..... 67 | Thunbergia........ 69 | Sugar Cane... Cameraeee Delphinum. Torenia....... . 69 | Sunflower. Dolichos....... Pi Tree Poppy. 3 53 | Vetches FREE. i .. 52] Touch-Me-Not.. 57 | Wheat — - 66] Turkestan Dais 55 | Wild Rice.. May's Gem. no DBE htcgaae FRUITS.
Eupatorium. 69 | Vinca... TAKES A Pic-} Ryerlasting Fi 63] Wall Fi
sshori 67 2pple
pat eaoh te gary 9 Al Fenzlia. 69 | Wild Cucumbe - 49 ackberries
specaeys Ce Four 0’ seeeeee 49, 69 | Zinnia........0.0000 rene Ss er wile
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+ 8s a practical} pj 4 r pa QA DEB. <.,.<dsss00s camera for all out-door yiewing, portrait, architec- . # Gooseberries..... tural work and interiors. It uses a standard size Gaillardia . plate, viz., 344x414. Itis covered with fine morocco Geranium x < grain leather. It has two view finders and two tri-| Gilia .... Borecole or Kale.
od plates. It is fitted with a first-class achromatic] Globe Amaranth., 69 | Broccoli.........c00-seeeeee ens, Rochester safety shutter and regular plate-§ Gioxinia.......... 56 | Brussels Sprouts. J holder with rubber slides. The camera will accomo- Golden Mound 57 | Cabbage........6 date three holders. The camera measures 414ox6x7 i i 66 | Carrots.... . 15 : inches, and weighs 11b, Circular giving complete aves vesnsceee, 66 | Cauliflower. HARDY SHRUBS, description of camera mailed FREE. 69 | Celery..... CLIMBERS and ExTRAS.—Developing and printing outfit, which 69 | Chicory... PERENNIAL PLANTS. contains everything for the beginner, $1.50. Dry 69 | Collards... See list on Page............ 84 Collections..:..
plates per dozen, 45 cents. Hollyhock.. 2
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er No. .—To an erson sending an order for yacinthus Corn, Salad. Fi
9$15 worth of venetable or flower seeds, plants org Hyacinth Bean. 66 | Celeriac +» 22 See Pam ATOHES. 94 \ bulbs, we will send this Camera free of charge prepaid. 69 | Chervil + 22 SEB Bare ee Wa sesee ;
Ice Plant..., |, Offer No, 2,—We will send the Camera free, prepaid, iy | to any person sending usan order for flower or vege- | table seeds in packets amounting to $10. |, Offer No. 3—Send us an order amounting to $10 |for vegetable or flower seeds, plants or fruits and i #40 cash additional and we will send the Camera pre- Ppaid.
: Offer No, 4.—We will send the Camera, prepaid, to qany person sending us an order for plants or fruits, ton can, vegetable seeds amounting to $7 and $2.25 cash a onal. Offer No. 5.—Send us an order for fiower or vege- table seeds. plants or fruits, amounting to $5 and
I and we will send you the Camera
GINSENG SEED. We are headquurters | 1G in America. Thousands of dollars are made by growing Ginseng. PACKET 25e, or $8.00 PEB OUNCE: OULTURAL DIRECTIONS ON EACH PACKET.
Book on Ginseng culture, $1.0.
Standard Make Gentleman's Size Gold Filled... |
-. . Watch Chai WARRANTED FOR TEN YEARS.
A splendid serviceabl and handsome in des:
MAY’S 30 CENT CERTIFICATE.
Chis is to Certify that the bearer is entitled to the following - be discounts on orders sent ne during 188, for seeds {in packetal; Ses aoe 2 an 3 ta = "Purchasers yemitting $1.00 may select seeds in packets at chain free to any person:
: : catalogue price unting to $1.30. : an order amounting: Dy ba et Bee 6.—If you will send orders for 30 of our} | 1, ‘Onall amounts above E06, Sd cents Savi wie ate sere antec ae # ‘English Show Pansy Collections or 15 of our Paris pees
Purchasers xeniltting $1.00 psy select plants or fruits at ey a ere ed placite see page 70. i a) . > pei} above discounts do not apply to our special low priced ections. P ; ieee”, \ a
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if Prize Pansy Collections ($7.50) we will send the _ § Camera, free, prepaid. PAT, gre CASH MUST ACCOMPANY ALL ORDERS. ‘ | ~MCGILL-WARNER CO. PRINTER + ST
FOURTEEN PACKETS OF
Free Flowering Annuals,
FOR ONLY 25 CENTS, POSTPAID,
No other reliable seed firm in America has ever made such a wonderful offer of flower seeds
as our Peerless Collection. It contains many of the finest varieties, and all of them are easily
. §rown from seed, and will produce an endless array of beautiful blossoms during the summer and
fall months. The packets are standard size, and the seed is of the highest quality. This collec« tion will not be broken or changed in any way.
Our Catalogue this season will reach many who have never tried our Seeds, and we have taken this method of introducing them, for we feel certain a trial of ‘*May's Flower Seeds” means a permanent patron,
Remember, this is not a mixture, but fourteen separate packets for 25 cents.
SWEET PEAS, Mixed Colors. ALYSSUM, Sweet.
SWEET WILLIAM, CALLIOPSIS, Mixed.
PETUNIA, Mixed Varieties, VERBENAS, Mixed.
DIANTHUS, All Colors. MIGNONETTE, Sweet.
PANSY, Mixed. ZINNIAS, Mixed.
ANTIRRHINUM or ‘* Snap Dragon.” NEMOPHILA. ; oe 3
CLARKIAS, SCHIZANTHUS. Ps A) PP
ALYSSUM
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A EUROPEAN NOVELTY.
Nothing ever introduced in the line of Flower Seeds has attracted more attention, or created a greater sensation among flower lovers in all parts of the world, than the ‘“ Yellow Aster.”
or years past we have had almost every other shade imaginable, ranging from the richest purple to the most delicate pink, but never a yellow, untii the European seed growers produced this most beautiful variety. The flowers are of large size, beautifully quilled, and of a tich Sanig color,
The plant is a strong, thrifty grower, and desirable for either pot culture or bedding. Its greatest value, however, lies in its rich ona ity which shows to the best advantage when grown in a bed with other varieties of this class.
PKT., 20c.; THREE PKTS., 50c.