MAY'S NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS, BEST FOR ALL CLIMES. 
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LETTUCE AND MUSK MELONS. 
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cents per pound. 1 ounce of seed 
makes 2,500 plants. 
Minnesota Perfection. 
i May's Market Gardener. 
MAY'S MARKET GARDENER — (See cut.) This vari- 
ety was given a place in our Specialties last season, and 
gave such perfect satisfaction that we have decided to 
give it space again, and shall be able to offer somewhat 
lower than we did last season. , Our Market Gardener is 
— — ^ a variety that is unusual for size and solidity of head, and 
it shows but little tendency to run to seed. We have had plants time and again of this 
variety, eighteen inches in diameter, which weighed nearly four pounds, with heads almost 
as solid as an early summer cabbage, which in general form it somewhat resembles. This 
variety blanches itself naturally, is crisp, tender and of excellent flavor, and always free 
from bitterness. The outside color may be described as a clear, deep apple green, while on 
the inside the color is a yellowish white. Pkt. 10c, oz. 15c, »4 lb. 30e, lb. 91.00. 
HUBBARD — A large white Cabbage sort, for forcing or open ground, leaves tender and 
crisp. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, }4 lb. 25c, lb. 70$. 
ICEBERG — Forms large, solid heads, veryhandsome, tender and crisp. The large curly 
leaves which cover the outside of the solid heads are of a bright light green. Pkt. 5c, oz. 
10c, % lb. 25e, lb. 70c. 
MAMMOTH BLACK SEEDED BUTTER— Similar to Tennis Ball, but with larger heads 
of finest quality. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 30c, lb. $1.00. 
NEW YORK IMPROVED — A standard sort, .with large, dark green heads; slow to 
run to seed. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 25c, lb. 70c. 
PARIS WHITE CO.'S — Of upright habit, tender and crisp, requires tying up when 
blanching. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 25c, lb. 70c. 
PASSION — A large drumhead sort, outer leaves tinged with brown; very tender, 
seed black. Pkt. 5, oz. 10c, % lb. 25c, lb. 70c. 
PHILADELPHIA BUTTER. — Fine large heads; very desirable for open ground cul- 
ture. Pkt. 5e, oz. 10c, % lb. 25c, lb. 70c. 
SALAMANDER — The Best Medium Head Lettuce. One of the best for summer use, 
forming good compact heads. Color, light green outside and white inside. It will re- 
main longer in head and stand a greater amount of heat without burning or running 
to seed than any other variety. We highly recommend it to all. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 
25c, lb. 70c. 
TENNIS BALL — (Black seed.) Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c lb. 25c, lb. 70c. 
TENNIS BALL (White seed.) Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 25c, lb. 70c. 
WHITE CABBlGE.— (Forcing.) Pkt; 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 25c, lb. 70c. 
WONDERFUL — (True Selected Seed.) An all seasons sort. The largest heading let- 
tuce we have ever seen. It has been grown to weigh six pounds to the head, and fre- 
quently two or three pounds. The heart is solid, of bright light green color, very 
tender and crisp, without the slightest trace of bitterness found in most sorts. As an 
example of its standing properties, perf eet heads were cut from the same bed for up- 
wards of seven weeks. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, >4 lb. 30c, lb. 91.00. 
YELLOW SEEDED BUTTER. — A compact growing head sort with yellowish 
thick, smooth leaves, forming into a solid head. Pkt. 5c, ox. 15e, % lb. 30c, lb. 91.00. 
Some Choice Musk Melons. 
German — Muskat-Melone. 1 oz. for 60 hills, a to 3 Spanish — Melon Muscatel. 
French — Melon Muscade. lbs. in hills to the acre Swedish — Muskat Melon. 
CULTURE. — Select a light, sandy, rich soil, and after all danger of frost is over 
and the ground has become warm and dry, plant in hills 4 to 5 feet apart each way, 
6 to 12 seeds to the hill. When up and all danger of insects is past, pull out all but 
three plants. Cultivate until the vines cover the ground, and pinch the ends of the 
growing shoots to induce early fruiting. Ashes, lime, or even road dust is excellent 
to sift over the young plants when the dew is on to prevent the attack of insects. A 
few hills for early use may be had by sowing in hotbed on pieces of sod or in pots. 
The seeds may also be started out of doors, under hand frames or glasses. The quality 
of melons of all varieties is largely dependent upon conditions of growth and ripen- 
ing. Unhealthy vines or unfavorable weather produces fruit of comparatively poor 
value. 
GOLDEN TRIUMPH — (See cut.) This ■till heads our list, for we have as yet to 
find a melon that surpasses it in flavor, and that is what is really most desired in mel- 
ons for home use. Good size, flesh sweet and tender, very prolific. Should be grown ex- 
tensively for the restaurants, as it always brings the highest prices on account of its 
beautiful color when sliced. The flesh is thick, sweet and juicy; color a deep pinkish 
orange, and very handsome. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, % lb. 40c, lb. 81.25. 
MAY'S NETTED GEM — (See cut.) A favorite everywhere. They ripen extra early, 
and grow to an average weight of one and a quarter pounds. The flesh is thick, sxveet, 
juicy, fine grained and of a light green color. Skin a deep green, and heavily ribbed 
and netted. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 30c, lb. 90c. 
MINNESOTA PERFECTION — (See cut.) The largest of all the Musk Melons. Often 
weighs 25 lbs. This is the grandest Musk Melon ever introduced, grows to an enormous 
size, frequently weighing 25 lbs. Pkt. 10c, oz. 15c, lb. 40c, lb. $1.00. 
