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To our 230,000 Friends and Patrons. 
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N presenting you with our Bargain Catalogue of Seeds, Plants, Bulbs and Fruits for 1895, we first desire to thank you for your kind patronage 
In the past. The last season has, thanks to our many thousands of friends In all parts of the world, .shown an immense increase in our business 
_ over the year previous. May's Northern Grown Seeds have now proven so far superior to those grown in other sections and oiu- business has 
III Increased so rapidly that we now have thousands of acres devoted exclusively to the growing of seeds of all kinds for our patrons. 
(\\ Since first entering into seed growing we have made a si>et;lalty of raising our see<ls as far north as practicable, and their ability to 
JVi;>^.--\ withstand drought, earliness and their Immense yields have made them the most popular seeds in America. Our Special "Bargain 
I — Collections" all through this catalogue are offers that we know cannot be equaled by any other Arm in the country , and it is only by grow- 
ing an enormous stock of these varieties that we are able to make such offers to our patrons. Our Plant Department Is one of the largest and most 
complete In the United States, and in this, as In all other branches of our bn.siness, we list only the choicest varieties, such as we know will give 
entire satisfaction. We again thanlc you for your generous patronage in the past, and sincerely trust that you will not forget tis when making up 
your order this season. Wishing you and yours a most happy and prosperous New Year, we are, Yours very truly, L. L. MAY & CO. 
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»af p" ARF* ^FFO \U P H ^ By this we mean that we do not buy our seed.s on the open market as do many seed firms 
«nKi 9C&I^ vansyinrE.n^. at the present time, but grow thorn ourselves. Wo know It will pay you to order 
direct from us, as you will then avoid the disapixilntraent which so often follows the sowing of seeds that are purchased from "Seed Dealers'* 
throughout the coimtry, seeds which iu many ca.ses have been under the counter for years and are worse than worthless to a gardener or farmer. 
Our facilities for handling the Immense business with which we are 
favored are uuequaled. 
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 verj- 
few of the choicest varieties. 
Seed Potatoes.— We are probaly the largest growers of Seed Potatoes 
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 unequaled. We 
have si«nl considerable time iu experimenting with long shipments, and 
guarantee the safe arrival in good condition of every plant we ship, no 
matter to what i),art 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 ware- 
houses, where we test the trueness of the type as well as 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 not rely on the open market as do a great 
many so called seedsmen. In close proximity to St. Paul we have exten- 
sive farms devoted to the raising of nearlv all kinds of seed. Of course, 
some varieties do better In other sections, stich seeds we have grown for 
us by .special growers. 
Your order, no matter how large or small, will always receive our 
prompt and careful attention. 
Postoffice Honey Orders may be obtained at nearly all postolBces at a, 
small cost. This is a good way to send money. 
Drafts on St. Paul, New York or Chicago can be obtained at any bank 
and are perfectly safe. 
Express floney Orders can be had at the offices of the American, 
United States, Adams, Northern Pacific, Wells, Fargo & Co., or any other 
express company. 
Registering Letters costs btit 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 these directions, we 
disclaim all responsibility. ^ 
There is no safety in postal notes, and they are sent at risk of sender. 
Don't forget your name, postoffice and state. 
Order Early. — To those ordering seed In bulk we julvlse sending their 
orders as early iu the season as possible; by so doing they can have their 
seeds shipped by fast freight and thus save the exju'ess charges. It will 
pay om' 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 deduct this chai'go 
from yotir order. 
Express and Freight.— Many of our customers do not stop to consider 
the difference between express and freight chaa-ges, and frequently order 
their seed by express when it could be sent by {ast freight just as well 
and at a much less expense. The e.\press rates are from three to ten 
times as high as the freight. Please remember this and give directions 
accordingly. 
