L. L. MAY & CO- , ST. PAUL, MINN. 
TO 0\JH Ft^IEHDS AHD PATt^O^S. 
la handing- you our Catalogue for 1893 wc desire to thank our many friends for the kind favors of the past, and to 
state that we shall always do our utmost to merit a continuance of your valuable patronage. The past season our 
business was over double that of 1891, making- an increase of over 1,000 per cent, in four years. This is the best testi- 
monial that can be offered as to the superiority of both Northern Grown Seeds and Plants. We are indeed proud of this 
record, as wc believe it is vnequaled by any firm in our line. The immense business with which we are now favored has 
been built vp by our extraordinary care in filling orders, liberal treatment of our patrons, and the superior stocks that 
we send out, all of which we now see has been thoroughly appreciated by our friends. This is evident by the wonderful 
increase in our business. On the jSrst 48 pages we list a choice collection of new things, all of which are desirable, and 
many far .superior to the old varieties which have been on the market for so many years. In conclusion, we again thank 
ijrou for your liberal patronage the past season, and wish you a very happy New. Year. May it indeed be a prosperous 
one to you and yours. Very respectfully, and truly yours, L. L. MAY & CO, 
Our facilities for bimdliDg the immense business with which we are 
favored are nncqualed. 
Our Northern Grown Seeds are acknowledged to be superior to 
rdX 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, but can supply almost any sort in 
cultivation, as wc are extensive growers of all kinds. 
Seed Potatoes. — We are probably the largest growers of seed 
Potatoes in the Northwest, and list a few of the choicestvarieties, every 
one of which is first class in every respect. 
Onr Plants, Hoses, Etc., have, owing to their size and strengthr 
rapidly advanced in popularity, and as growers of plants we are .second 
to none. 
Onr mode of packinsr plants for safe transportation is unequaled. 
"We have spent consideralilc time in experimenting with loiig shipments, 
and guarantee the safe arrival in good condition of every plant we ship, 
no matter to what part of the United States, Europe, Canada, South 
America, Asia or Australia they arc 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 
*he seed. 
The Trial Grounds are situated but a short distance from our 
warehouses, where wc test the truencss of the type as well as germina- 
tion. 
Preirht Bates are very low from this point, St.' Paul lieing the 
largest railroad center in the Northwest, jpves us a great advantage. 
We Q-row our Seeds and do not relv on the open market as do a 
great many so called seedsmen. In close proximitv to St. Paul we have 
extensive farms devoted to the raising of nearly "all kinds of secH. of 
course some varieties do better in other sections, such seeds we have 
grown for us by special growers. 
"Tour Order, no matter how large or small, will always receive 
our prompt and careful attention. 
PostoiHce Money Orders may be obtained at nearly all postoffices 
at a small cost. This is a good way to aend money. 
Drafts on St. Paul, New "^ork or Chicagro can be obtained at 
any bank and are perfectly safe. 
Express Money Orders can be had at the offices of the American, 
TTnitcd States, Adams, Northern Pacific and "Wells, Fargo & Co. Express 
Companies. 
Beg'istering' Letters costs but 10 cents, and money should be sent 
this way in case it cannot be sent by any of the above methods. 
Postage Stamps Accepted for sums less than $1.00. 
When remittances are not made according* to theso direc- 
tions, we disclaim all responsibility. 
There is no safety in Postal Notes, and they are Bent at risk 
of sender. 
Don't forget your name, Postoffloe and State. 
Order Early. — To those ordering seed in bulks 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 heavj' express 
charges. It will pay our friends to remember this. 
Personal Checks. — Do not send personal checks as we are obliged 
to pay for collecting same and will therefore have to dedaxct this charge 
from your order. 
Express and Freight. — Many of our customers do npt stop to 
consider the difference between express and freight charges, and fre- 
cjuently order their seed by express whei. it coiUd be sent by fast freight 
jtist as well and at a much less expenses. The express rates are from 
three to ten times as high as the freight. Please remen.ber this and give 
directions accordingly. 
* DOM'T FAIL TO ORDER THE BRAZILIAN PLUME PLANT. IT WILL PLEASE YOU. 
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