^ G ROWN IN THE 
MAY'S HIGH GRADE 
ALFAtFA. 
RED CLOVER. 
Kentucky Blue, 
Red Top. 
RYE GRASS. MEADOW FESCUE. 
Extra Cleaned Grass and Clovcr Seeds 
THE FOLLOWING LETTER 
Is one selected from many we receive annually asking information 
about grades of grass and clover seeds. Aiiini«t 7ih 190(5 
L. L. May & Co., St. Paul, Minn.: August nn. i»uo. 
Gentlemen: — As I wish to sow some ^ass and clover seed, will 
write you for prices and some information. Do you consider it 
necessary or best to purchase best fancy grade grass and clover seed, 
where grass, and not seed, is t he object sought? 
R. A. Steadman. R. R. 2, Hurley, S. Dak. 
TTio AVinw<» T ottor f""" " ttfown, well informed 
XliC XIUUVC x^c^ttci farmer gives us the opportunity 
to say to all interested farmers, that we most as.siiredly recommend 
the purchase of the very best grade of all grass and clover seed, no 
matter if wanted for hay, pasture or seed. Nothing is more im- 
portant to the farmer than that the grass seed he sows should be 
pure and clean. The seed should also be plump, heavy, and well 
ripened. I'irsl -class thoroughly cleaned seed, while a shade higher 
in price, is really much cheaper in the end than the light, chaffy 
grades so genei"ally sold at much lower prices, even shouUf the latter 
be free of weeds. Heavy, plump seeds gerniinale belter, will produce 
a much greater number of strong plants, go farther and give a better 
stand. While we list two grades of the leading varieties, it is without 
question to the advantage of the purchaser, both in a money point of 
view and a good stand, to buy the best seed obtainable. 
HIGH GRADE 
S^^TRA CLEAN £ 
f CLOVER! 
tL-MAY £ CO 
=^ST.PAUL. MINN. 
Our Special Star Brand 
Means that the seed sold under that brand is 
the best obtainable, both as respects purity 
anci high germination. We not only use preat 
care in securing good seed, but make critical 
Kcrniination tests before any seeds are sent 
out. By this method we know exactly as to 
the vitality of the seed we supply, and make 
sure it is of strong growth, pure and clean, 
plumji, heavy and well ripened, so as to in- 
sure a good stand, and free from noxious and 
foreign seeds. 
At pound prices, we send by mail postpaid. 
In larger quantities the prices are for seed 
sent by exr)res« or freight (sack included) at 
purchaser'-s expense. 
Market Changes. Uu! JT^t 
and ('lovpf Seeds is constantly changing; 
should you wish to purchase a quantity, or 
should any item appear liiKh, write for sam- 
f>les and special prices, or we will fill orders at 
owest market price, as it is our intention to 
meet the competition of all reliable firms. 
JUiaAlfi-m 'Da/1 P1r»Traf (Trifolium Pratense.) This is also listed 
JXLeaiUm IveQ ^^lOVer, as "June Clover^bv some firms. 
Star Grade, lb. 30c., pk. $2.75, bu. (GO lbs.) $10.00, 100 lbs. $16.50. 
Choice Grade, lb. 28c., pk. $2.50, bu. (60 lbs.) $9.50, 100 lbs. $15.50. 
Mammoth Red Clover. 
star Grade, lb. 30c., pk. $2.75, bu. (00 lbs.) $10.00, 100 lbs. $16.50. 
Choice Grade, lb. 28c., pk. $2.50, bu. (60 lbs.) $9.50, 100 lbs. $15.50. 
f ioTit Pi-itvicn-n PIrtTTor (Trifolium Incarnatum.) Grownlarge- 
VTiani V./rmiSOIl V./10Ver. jy ,„ the southern, middle and north- 
Also 
pk. $1.75, bu. (60 IKs.l $6.00, 100 lbs. $10.00. 
Alfalfa Turkestan. 
ern slates. 
Star Grade, lb. 25c., 
Alfalfa (Medicago Sativa.) Also called Lucerne, Eternal Clover and 
AllaLi-a., Wonder Clover. Superior to the conunou clover for the fol- 
lowing reasons: It has a ([reatcr root development. It stands drought better. 
It is less liable to winter kill. It lasts a long term of years from one seeding. 
Star Grade, lb. iOc.. pk. $2.75, bu. (60 lbs.) $10.00, 100 lbs. $16.50. 
Choice Grade, lb. 28c., pk. $2.50, bu. (60 lbs.) $9.50, 100 lbs. $15.50. 
It is more hardy than the Lucerne, having 
stood a temperature of 40 degrees below 
zero when the ground was bare. It will also stand extreme drought. 
Choice Grade, lb. 30c., pk, $2.75, bu. (60 lbs.) $10.50, 100 lbs, $17.00. 
AlcilrP nr ^WPrlicVl Tlnvpr (Trifolium Hybridum.) On rich. 
AlaliVC Ul OWCUiail VlUVCl. moist «ods It yields an enormous 
quantity of hay or pasturage, but its greatest value is for sowing with other 
clovers and grasses. 
Star Grade, lb. 30c., pk. $2.50, bu. (60 lbs.) $9.00, 100 lbs. $15.00. 
Choice Grade, lb. 28c., pk. $2.30, bu. (60 lbs.) $8.50, 100 lbs. $14.00. 
WViito Plnvpr (Trifolium Rcpens.) A small headed white species 
Willie V/IUVCI. that is very fragrant and exceedingly desirable for 
mixing with lawn grass seeds. 
Choic°'Grade'!-lK 30c.} Write for special prices on larger lots. 
TimotViv (Phleum Pratense.) This grass is most commonly eulti- 
XllllUtlljr. vated for hay, and for that purpose it probably surpasses 
all other gras.ses in cult ivalion. 
Star Grade, lb. 20c., pk. 65c., bu. (45 lbs.) $2.30, 100 lbs. $5.00. 
Choice Grade, lb. 18c., pk. 55c., bu. (45 lbs.) $2.10, 100 lbs. $4.50. 
fto-ntifclrv "Rliio draac (P<" Pratcnsis.) The great Amer- 
X^.t;UlUCJ:i.y J31UC VJlctbb. ican Grass. For pastures or lawns 
it is superior to all other kiiuis. 
Star Grade, solid seed, lb. 30c.. pk. 60c., bu. (14 lbs.) $2.25. 100 lbs. $16.00 
Choice Grade, rccleaned, lb. 25c., pk. 55c., bu. (14 lbs.) $2.15, 100 lbs. $15.00. 
Canadian Blue Grass, tb. 25c., bu. $1.15, 100 ibs. $8.00. 
Ti-J 'T*^-* (.\grostis Vulgaris.) This is a i^ood, permanent grass, well 
' adapted to wet lands, although it will grow with luxuriance 
Orchard Grass. 
on almost any soil, whether wel or dry. 
Star Grade, solid seed, lb 30c., pk. $1.50, bu. (42 lbs.) $5.50, 100 lbs. $12.50. 
Choice Grade, solid seed, lb. 25c.. pk. $1.40, bu. (42 lb.s.) $5.00, 100 Ibs. $1 1.50. 
LInhulled, fancy, s.)li,l seed, lb. 20c., pk. 40c., bu. (14 lbs.) $1.40, 100 Ibs. $9.00. 
(Dactylis Olomerata.) On account of its rap- 
ifl growth, this is one of the most fiopularand val- 
uable of all gras.ses for pasturing and hay. 
Star Grade, lb. 30c., pk. SOc, bu. (14 lbs.) $1.80, 100 Ibs. $12.50. 
Choice Grade, lb. 25c., pk. 45c., bu. (14 lbs.) $1.65, 100 Ibs. $11.50. 
ENGLISH RYE GRASS. (Lolium Perenne.) Lb. 20c., bu. (14 lbs.) 70c., 
100 lbs. $4.75. 
ITALIAN RYE GRASS. (Lolium Italicum.) lb. 20c., bu. (14 lbs.) 7Sc., 
100 Ibs. $5.00. 
CREEPING BENT GRASS. (Agrostis Stolonifera.) Lb. 30c., bu. (14 lbs.) 
$2.25. 
CRESTED DOQTAIL GRASS. (Cynosurus Cristatus.) Lb. 45c., bu. (14 
lbs.) $3.50. 
HARD FESCUE GR.\SS.' (Fcstuca Duriuscula.) Lb. 30c., bu. (14 lbs.) 
$1.40. 
MEADOW FESCUE GRASS. (Festuca Pratensis.) Lb. 2Sc., bu. (14 lbs.) 
$1.25. 
ROUGH-STALKED MEADOW GRASS. (Poa Trivialis.) Lb. 40c., bu, (14 
lbs.) $3.75. 
MEADOW FOXTAIL GRASS. (Alopecurus Pratensis.) Lb. 30c., bu. (14 
lbs.) $3,75.- 
TALL MEADOW OAT GRASS. (Avcna Elatoir.) Lb. 30c., bu. (14 lbs.) 
$2.25. 
TALL FESCUE GRASS. (Fcstuca Elatoir.) Lb. 40c., bu. (14 lbs.) $3.00- 
WATER FESCUE GRASS. (Perennial.) Lb. 35c., bu. (14 lbs.) $3.50. 
SWEET VERNAL. (Anthoxanthum Odoratum.) Lb. 25c., bu. (14 lbs.) $2.00. 
JOHNSON GRASS. (Sorghum Halapense.) Lb. 25c., bu. (25 lbs.) $2.00. 
BERMUDA GRASS. Lb. SOc. 
RHODE ISLAND BENT GRASS. Lb. 35c., bu. (14 lbs.) $1.75. 
