MAY& CO., ST. PAUL, ML\X 
Culture.— Sow as early in the spring as the 
eround can he worked, in rich soil, in drills eljjh- 
teen inches apart. Thiu to six or eight Inches 
In the rows. 
nagnum Bonum.— A wondenul fine variety re- 
cently Introduced from Kuglaud. The flavor is 
delicious and the flesh tender and sugary. Don't 
fail to try it this season if you love good parsnips. 
Pkt. lOc, oz. ISc, H lb. 35c, lb. $1.00. 
New Maltese.— Long, smooth and white; fine 
flavor. Pkt. Sc, oz. 10c, U lb. 20c, lb. 65c. 
Large White Sugar.— A splendid sort, excellent 
flavor, tender and sweet. One of the best %'arie- 
tles. Pkt. Sc, oz. 10c, 'A lb. 20c, lb. BOc. 
Student.— A half Ions; variety ol flue flavor. Pkt. 
Be, )Z' lOc. H >b. 20c, lb. 50c. 
Hollow Crown.— Roots oblong, ending somewhat 
abruiJlly, with a small tap root; grows mostly 
below the surface; has a very smootih. clean skin, 
and Is easily distinguished by the leas es arising 
from a eavltv on the top or ern\vn ol the root. 
Pkt. 5c, oz. lOc, a lb. 2Uc, lb. 60c 
PARSLEY. 
Culture.— A rich and tolerably deep soil is best i 
for this crop. Soak the seeds a few hours in tepid 
water, and sow early in the spring. In drills a foot 
apart. Thin out the plants to 3 or 4 Inches apart. 
Pern Leaved.— A most valuable plant, both for 
table decoration and mixed with dwarf ornamen- 
tal foliage plants in the Hower garden. Pkt. Se, 
oz. lOc, M lb. 25c, lb. 85c. 
Champion /loss Curled.— A very select stock; 
leaves are beauliftiUy curled and crimiied. Pkt. 
5c, oz. 10c, H lb. 20c, lb. 75c. 
Hamburg.— A fleshy rooted sort; roots are nsed ( 
for fltivoviTursnuTis-,^.^,^-. 
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, ( 
H lb. 25c, lb. sec. 
Plain Parsley. — 
Hardier, and the 
leaves are longer ^ 
and of a dsurker 
green than the' 
urled; better 
flavored for sea- 
.s o n 1 n g ; valua- 
ble for feeding 
sheep. Pkt. 5c, 
oz.lOc, Hio.ZOc, ] 
lb. 60c. ' 
Ext » a Curled.— ( 
Dwiirf and tender; ( 
leaves beautifully ( 
crimped and curl- ( 
ed; very tine for ( 
garnishing. Pki. ( 
Sc, oz. lOc, M lb. I 
aoc, lb. 75C. 
( 
DWAUlf EXTRA CTRI,ED PARSLEY. 
The most val 
eners thivt has 
Quality, shape 
have made it a 
largest market 
Paul. A rich 
best keei>er we 
15c,2 pkts. 25c, 
„ radish for gard- 
over been offered, 
and fine appearance 
favorite with the 
gardeners around -St. 
re<l in color and the 
have ever seen. Pkt. 
oz.40c,H lb.9i.aB.lb.94. 
Wormwood.— Used for medicinal puriioses. It ) 
poultry, and should !>e planted lu poultry grounds. I 
Culture. — Sow the seeds early tinder 
iglass or in the open ground during warm 
weather; transplant wlien 3 inches high. 
J Ruby King.— An exceedingly handsome 
►variety of enormous si/.e. often measuring 
(six inches In length and nine inches in cir- 
icumference. Unlike other kinds, as the 
Iflavor Is very mild, and it can be sliced 
►and eaten with salt and vinegar like toma- 
toes auil cucumbers, Pkt. 10c, oz. 26c, 
U lb. 75c, lb. 32.50. 
Golden Dawn.— A new variety, resem- 
_ »l)llng the Large Rell in shape, but more delicate in flavor, and the color is a 
'rich golden yellow. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, M lb. 75c, lb. 82.50. 
==;ici. » Procopp's Giant.— This is Indeed the mammoth among the peppers. Many 
• specimens have measured eight and nine Inches m length and oyer three 
I inches thick at the top. They are of bright scarlet color; flesh thick, crisp 
'and shall). Pkt. 10c, oz. 35c, H lb. 91.00, lb. 93.SO. ,„,„„„^ 
• Red Cluster.— As the name Indicates, it grows in bunches at the end of each 
branch. The thin peppers are of a brilliant coral red color and very hot in 
.flavor. Pkt. 5c, oz. 30c, H lb. 91. OO, lb. 93.00. 
- > Cardlnal.-A new and distinct variety, growing from six to seven Inches 
'm length, broad at the top and tapering to a point; color a brUliant red; flesh 
'thick and sweet. Pkt. 5c, oz. 2Sc, k lb. 75c, lb. 92.50. .... 
' Golden Queen.— The best varl ty in cultivation. They grow from eight to 
•ten Inches in length, and are the handsomest and most productive of all the 
•Peppers. Color a bright golden yellow, and very mild In flavor, so that it can 
* be sliced and eaten with salt and vinegar, like tomatoes and cucumbers. An 
excellent pepper, and one that is taking the lead. Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, H lb. 75c, lb. »2.50. 
Small Chili.— Bright red; the best variety for pepper sauce. Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, h. lb. 
'^^Lo'^g R^d^ciVenne.- A long, slim pod, rather pointed, and when ripe of a bright red color. 
Extremely strong and pungent, and fe the sort used for commercial purposes. Pkt. Sc, oz. 
Sweet'nountain^An*early variety of mild flavor, and a favorite sort, both for pickling 
and for use in the natural state, Pkt. Sc, oz. 2Sc, \ lb. 7Sc, lb. 92.50 
Large Bell, or Bull Nose.— Very large, glossy red; one of the best. Pkt. Sc, oz. 26c, 
^ 'ceieftUl'.— J?ne«°and valuable variety introduced from China. The peppers are a deli- 
cate vellow color until almost ripe and then change to an intense scarlet. Fine qtiallty and 
a very sharp flavor. Pkt. 5c, oz. 30c, '4 lb. 91.0O, lb. 93.25. 
Oxheart.— Small, heart-shaped pepper, line for pickles. Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, a IB. 76c, 
lb. 92.26. HERBS OF ALL KINDS. 
Anise.— Cultivated principally for garnishing and seasontog. 
Balm.— Used for tea or balm wine. Pkt. Sc, oz. 2Sc. 
Basil Sweet.— Used for soups, stews and sauces. Pkt. Be, oz. 
Bene.— Pkt. Sc. oz. 20c. 
Borage.— Excellent for bees. etc. Pkt. Be, oz. 20c. 
Caraway.— Chiefly cultivated for the seed, which Is used In con- 
fectlonerv and medicine. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c. 
Coriander.— Cultivated for garnishing. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c. 
Dill.— The leaves are used in soups, sauces and pickles. Pkt. 
Sc, oz. 10c. , „ 
Fennel. -Valuable for flsh, sauces, etc. Pkt. Sc, oz. 10c. 
Horehound Used medicinally. Pkt. Sc, oz. 2Sc. 
Hyssop.— Used for making tea, etc. Pkt. Sc, oz. 30c. 
Lavender.— An aromatic, medicinal herb. Pkt. 5c, oz. *0c. 
Rosemary .—An aromat ic. ornament al herb. Pkt. 5c, oz . 40c. 
Rue.— For medicinal purposes; good for fowls for the croup. 
Pkt 5c oz 1 5c 
Sage.— The leaves and tender tops are used in stuffing and 
sauces. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c. 
Saffron Pkt. Sc, oz. 20c. 
Savory.— Used for seasoning. Pkt. Sc, oz. 16c. 
Sweet Marjoram.— Pkt. Sc, oz. 20c. 
,Iso beneficial to | Tansy.— Plit. Sc, oz. 30c. 
. 5c, oz. 2Sc. Thyme For scasiming. Pkt. 5c, oz. 30c. 
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c. 
20c. 
50 
Eight Rare Flowers 
FOR ONLY 
'C, Postpaid. 
We will send the fol- 
lowing lieautlful plants 
and bulbs for only SOc: 
■ Black Calla. 
I Giant Fancy Gladiolus. 
I Splendid Tuberose. 
I Rose, Rainbow. 
I Apios Tuberosa. 
I Fuchsia, Gen. Wash- 
ington. 
I Begonia Incarnata. 
I Lily Auratum. 
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