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L. L. MAY& CO., ST. PAUL, MINN. 
Long 5/aooth 
BLOOD^ 
fPEWJNa'SJ 
BLOOO , 
POSTPAID Kemember, that we pay the postage on Beet seed 
1 a i-imi^. jijg prices quoted below. Don't forget 
this when makin;; up your order. 
Absolutely the earliest variety ever introduced, 
varieties ' — - " * 
IlGHTNING, Tl^e Kim of Early Beets. 
1, , _ : '* been carefully tested by the side of Eclipse, EeyDtian and many other Extra Early 
umstratton Kklf s^«r,h"».i?i fl» Ifll'lf ?* °' " -"Ch 'finer quality. The roots are of a toe turalpsKape aT shovJn "the 
ana if vou^l'es&e Yh"" """^ °' I' certainly the best Beet for forcing that we have ever seen, 
mil 'r,^Z'vn,^*„^2„?->l'S£?iV"^L'^r.^ 5 "'^ '^='•^.1°? none that will eqiial Llghtnins. Don't fail to inclv 
making up your order this season, that is if you want the finest table beet ever introduced. Pkt. 10q,oi. asc, « lb. 50c, lb. $1.60. 
include it when 
, Tl^e Fan^oiis GerDQar^ Variety. 
somlth/ee'^veare'^^S ""fTft ?'viV!'''h?,^rt' ' ^ become ^wonderfully popular with the largest growers since its introduction by u» 
S^S wS SJ/^?^, 1^?;^ V^,ry handsome variety, always perfect in form; small root and a beet that will keep solid longer than any other 
SS.' ^ G^ve i^f^T.ti:T:^oi''%^X^^So%?^lb^^^^^^ heartily, recommend either lol prlvaS or Wke^. 
]M[ARKET Gardener, Tt^e Trackers' Favorite. 
Pkt. XOc, oz. 
postpaid 
Extra Early Egyptian.— A standard sort, being 
from ten to twelve days earlier than the old Blood 
Turnip. The ru(,ts ai-e large in size and of a rich, 
deep crimson color. Prom the smallness of the 
tops of the Egyptian, at least one-fourth more 
can be grown on the same .space than any other 
rarlety. Pl<t. 5c, oz. lOc, H lb. aoc, Ib.'eOc. 
Eclipse.— " The Honey flaker," as it is called 
by those who have gi-own it for the early market. 
It la pronounced by our St. Paul gardeners the 
best of all the beets for their use. as its carliness 
and fine shape insures a quick sale. Our seed 
is carefully selected. Pkt. Sc, oz. 10c, M lb. 
aOc, lb. eoc. 
Dowing's Improved Blood Turnip. — An Im- 
provement over the common Blood Turnip: is 
of One form and flavor, and an excellent market 
sort. Pkt. 5c, oz. lOc, W lb. aOc, lb. 60c. 
Lone Smooth Blood — See illustration for the 
shape of this famous beet which is so popular 
with all beet growers. Sweet, tender anif rich 
flavor; color, carmine. No garden is complete 
without It. Pkt. 8c, 02. 10c, H 'b. aOc, lb. eOc. 
Early Blood Turnip (selected).— The old stand- 
by, the favorite with thousands of gatdeners, 
and by many preferred to all others for general 
use. The seeci which we offer Is carefully select- 
ed, and far superior to many strains of the same 
variety which we have testod on our trial 
grounds. It is not as early as the Egj-ptian, but 
surpasses the latter variety in flavor; color rich 
darlc red ; roots flue graiueit, globular shape, with 
small top: free from side or fibrous roots, always 
remarkably smooth. Excellent tor forcing, and 
a very superior keeper, thus making it also de- 
sirable for winter tise. CJooks sweet, tender and 
crisp; in every way we recommend this as a val- 
uable sort for the market or home garden. Pkt. 
Sc, oz. lOc, M lb. aOc, lb. eoc 
Edmand's Blood Turnip.- .A. variety which is 
ver.v rei^ular in shape, deep blood skin and verv 
dark flesh of best qiiality. This is a favorite 
with the market gardeners. Pkt. 5c, oz. lOc, 
H lb. aoc, lb. 60c. 
Swiss Chard. — The mid rib is stewed and served 
as Asparagus, and the.le;ivcs used as Spimu'h. 
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, H lb. 20c, lb. 60c. 
Lentz. — The great favorite with Eastern gar- 
deners. It originated with the Lentz family, 
large gardeners near Philadelphia, and is now 
being grown by many in preference to all others. 
The ilesh is very tender, sweet and of a deep red 
color. We heartily recommend it as a llrst class 
turnip shaped beet for general cultivation. Pkt. 
6c, oz 10c, lb. aOc, lb. 65c. 
Bastian's Extra Early.— The great beet for the 
gardeners of the South, where this variety is 
extensively grown. Kxtra Early, line for pri\ate 
or market use, and retains its beaiitiful blood 
red color after cooking. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, u lb. 
aOc, lb. SSc. 
Bastian's New Half Long Blood Red. — A new 
medium early half long beet of the finest qual- 
ity. Valuable for bothearly and l;Uc use. When 
growTi for the latter ijm-jjose. seed should be 
sown in Jiily. Pkt. 5c. oz. lOc, a lb. aOc, lb. 
6Sc. 
Bassanc— One of the earliest and best, a little 
flatter than the IJlood Turnip, bul equally tender 
and Juicy, Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, ',i lb. 20c, lb. 56c. 
6 PACKETS OF BEETS, your choice of above varieties, FOR 25< 
