GROWN BY THE FAMOUS COLD SYSTEM. ~^ 



[ARDIEST ROSEf 



U. S. GRANT. 



Almost as hardy as an oak. Will thrive in 

 any section of the United States. Blossoms freely 

 the entire summer. This is the famous rose we 

 introduced as ''Unknown Beauty" and which 

 we allowed our patrons to name by votes. 

 Thousands and thousands of votes were sent in 

 from all parts of America, and Gen. Grant 

 proved to be the favorite. It is truly an ever- 

 blooming hardy rose and can be grown by any 

 one. The flowers are of an enormous size, cup- 

 shaped, full and deep, the petals thick, heavy 

 and of a peculiarly rich, velvety red color. It is 

 a magnificent rose, either in bud or as an open 

 flower, and its deep color makes it especially de- 

 sirable for cutting. It is one of the very few va- 

 rieties which will succeed in all parts of the 

 United States, doing equally as well.in the East 

 as it will in the far West, while its hardiness and 

 healthy habit enable it to withstand both the 

 severe winters of our northern states and the 

 burning snn of the far South. Remember, we do 

 not recommend this rose for house culture at all, 

 but for the open garden we have never seen one 

 that could surpass it in hardiness, habit ot 

 grow^th or beautv of coloring. 



You cannot procure U. S, Grant except from us, 

 as we control the entire'stock. Strong, well rooted, 

 young, growing plants 2SC each; 2 year old dor= 

 mant plants 60c each. 



MOSS ROSES. 



The beauty of this class of roses is beyond 

 compare. Many so-called mosses are offered 

 each vear, but very few genuine mosses are sent 

 out. Owing to the difficulty in propagating 

 them, they are bound to be scarce. We have .se- 

 lected a few varieties which we have tested for 

 several years and which we recommend to our 

 customers- 

 Price, unless otherwise noted, for strong 

 year old dormant plants, 40c each postpaid, or $4.00 

 per do2. by express. 



ASHBOURNE PRIZE— This is without doubt the 

 most beautiful, deep red variety that has ever 

 been produced, The flowers are a rich, deep vel- 

 vety red, extra large and highly perfumed. The 

 plant is a strong, thrifty grower, and produces 

 its blossoms in the greatest abundance. This 

 variet}' after thorough testing has been found 

 perfectly hardv. Strong 2 year old plants 50c. 

 BLANCHE MOREAU— Large, full and fragrant, 

 pure white blossoms produced in clusters. Both 

 flowers and buds have an abundance of moss. 

 BLANCHE ROBERT — Blush white. Flowers 

 large, full and double, produced in great profu- 

 sion. 



COUNTESS nURINAIS— A most vigorous grower 

 and profuse bloomer. W^hite, tinged blush. 

 CRESTED MOSS— Large full blooms of a bright 

 rose color. Very fragrant and beautiful. 

 CRIMSON GLOBE— Large, full, deep crimson, 

 globular blooms. 



GLORY OF MOSSES— Extra large and perfectly 

 double. Color, deep rosy carmine shaded pur- 

 plish crimson. A superb "sort. 

 HENRI MARTIN— Large globular flowers, full 

 and fragrant. Rich, glossy pink, tinged with 

 crimson. 



PRINCESS ADELAIDE— Pine large flowers, very 

 double and fragrant. Color, bright rosy pink. 

 SALET — A vigoroug grower and perpetual 

 blootner. Light rose color, large and full. 



TREE ROSES. 



These are grafted on hardy rose stalks 4 to 

 5 feet high, are tree shaped, and when in full 

 bloom are objects of beauty, making handsome 

 plants for the lawn or rose border. In this 

 shape we offer only the Hybrid Perpetual or 

 hardy class. We have them in white, the differ- 

 ent shades of pink, red and crimson. Fine, 

 strong trees that will bloom nicelv the fii-st 

 year, Jgi.oo each. These can only be sent by ex^ 

 press or freight. 



Valuable Collections. 



MOSS ROSE COLLECTION. 



I ASHBOURNE PRIZE— Velvety red. 

 1 BLANCHE MOREAU— Pure white. 

 I CRESTED MOSS— Bright rose. 

 I CRIMSON GLOBE— Deep crimson. 

 I GLORY OF nOSSES— Carmine. 

 I COUNTESS MUR1NAI5— Blush white. 

 6 Choice Perpetual Bloomers. 

 These will make a beautiful show cn the 

 lawn. Strong 2 year old plants for $2.25, 

 postpaid, or $2.00 by express. 



ARCTIC COLLECTION OF 

 HARDY ROSES. 



These we ofter in 2 year old plants only. 

 They are perfectly hardy everywhere, contain 

 a choice assortment of colors" and will give 

 an abundance of bloom throughout the sea- 

 son. Remember, they are strong, dormant 

 2 year old plants. 



I AMERICAN BEAUTY— Large red. 



I ANNA DE DEISBACH— Dark rose color. 



I CLIO— Light blush and pink. 



I GEN. JACQUEMINOT— Crimson. 



I HA BEL MORRISON— White. 



I PIERRE NOTTINQ— Velvetv crimson. 



I ULRICH BRUNER— Cherrv red. 



I VICTOR VERDIER— Brisfit rose. 



I MAD. PLANTIER— Double pure white. 



I BARONESS ROTHSCHILD— Light pink. 



I TREE ROSE. 



II strong 2 year old dormant plants, include 

 Ing the Tree Rose, for $4.00. Any 6, including 

 the Tree Rose, for $2.25. 



TREE ROSE. 



In comparing our prices with 

 others please bear in mind that 

 the stock we offer is well rooted, 

 strong and healthy, grown by our 

 cool system, which insures tough- 

 ness of fibre, an abundance of 

 roots and ability to withstand 

 shipping better than if forced 

 quickly into growth in warm 

 houses. Our stock costs more to 

 grow and is worth more. 



Manhattan, Mont., 

 April 28th, 1903. 



L. L. May & Co., 



St. Paul, Minn. 



Gents: — I received the plants last 



eve r-also 7 Dahlia Bulbs, all as fresh 



and nice as if they had just been dug. 



You certainly deserve great credit 

 for the way you ship plants. I am 

 well pleased with them. Express is 

 the true way to ship them. A little 

 extra dirt on roots of plants is a good 

 thing, and as far as extra charges 

 on express goes, that cuts no 

 figure. Thanks. 



Yours truly, 



M. D. Ledbeatbr. 



PIERRE NOTTINQ. (See page 76). 



