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L. L.MAY& CO., ST. PAUL, MINN. 
CULTURE. 
Turnips do best In highly enriched, sandy, gravelly or light loamy soU. 
Commence sowing the earliest varieties In April, in drills, from 12 to 15 
Inches apart, and thin out early to six or eight mches in the rows. For a suc- 
cession sow i\t intervals of a fortnight, imtil the last week in July, from which 
time to the end of August, sowing may be made for the fall and main crops. 
Extra Early Champion Special-The earliest variety we have ever grown, and 
by far the best table turhip f or general use. Pure while, top lightly shaded with rich 
purple, maldng a verv handsome appearance It is an e=««llent tecper j'^'a r«a'l'ly "i 
the marlcets, while for private use none can equal it. Pkt. 10c, oz. 15c, U lb. 4:00, lb. 91.50. 
' Extra E2?lyMilan.-A new white strap leaf, purple top variety, and one of the earliest m cultlv.a- 
tlOT f"" sno^TwhUe. solid. Hne grained, and of the choicest quality. A valuable addition to 
Extra E^rW nSl^'-h.ls'h;^^^^^^ 
a^ve tnound pi"™^^^ a bright p{irpUsii-red top and few leaves, fle.sh fine and of good flavor. 
Ext''ra'snowb'alL-A small v rapid growth, fine grained, sweet and crisp. Pkt. 5c. oz. 10c, >4 lb. 
Redo^Purp^Top Strap Leaf , Flat.-Tops small; bulb mostly above ground of medititn size and flat. Skin white 
below the sufface fnd cle^r, bright purple abo^. J^lesh whU^ pSugary, ^'"^'^ ' 
It Is globe shaped. 
15c, M lb. 
White Egg.— Both flesh and skin are pm-e white. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 
M lb. 15c, lb. 50c. 
Amber Globe.— One of the best for a general crop, 
ductlvc. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, H lb. 15c, lb. 45c. „ . „ . 
Golden Ball or Orange Jelly.— Flesh a bright yellow. An excellent 
keeper. Pkt. Sc, oz. lOc, M lb. 15c, lb. 46c. . , , „ n,^ 
Yellow Aberdeen.— (Jood for either table use or stock feeding. Pkt. 
5c, oz. lOc, K lb. 15c, lb. 40c. . , , c ^-^ - 
Seven Top, or Forrester.— Grown extensively In the South. Pkt. 6c, 
oz. 10c, H lb. 15c, lb. 45c. 
White Stone.— A small, round variety. 
YeHow Stone.— Same as above, except in color. Pkt. 5c, oz. lOc, H 
lb. 15c, lb. 45c. 
' hardv and prolific. The leading standard, purely American variety, 
Mbv's White Perfection, New.— The best white turnip that can 
sweet, K.1?y! fVne grained and tender. A great market turnip, and a splendid one for private gardens. 
35c, lb. $1.00. 
White Norfolk.— A standard fleld variety, growing to an Im- 
" mense size, and one of the b st sorts for stock feeding. Pkt. 
Cow^or'n^— ''ilapW grooving, carrot shaped, fine grained and of a 
delicious flavor. ^Vn excellent variety for table use. Pkt. Sc, oz. 10c, 
' Wh«e'strap*Leaf.— A fine earlv white sort, and the best for table or 
market use. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, M lb. 15c, lb. 50c. 
Pomeranian White Globe.— A desirable variety. Pkt. 5c, oz. lOc, H 
Purple T^op'strap Leaf Globe.-A popular globe variety for table use, 
and an immense cropper. Pkt. 5c, oz. iOc, M lb. SOc, lb. SOc. 
Early Dutch.— A splendid variety. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, H lb. 16c, 
4b. 45c. 
Pkt. 5c, 
Hardy and prO- 
. lOc, H lb. 16c, 
MARTYNIA. 
Sow in May In the open ground, three feet 
apart in each direction, where the plants are to 
remain. The young pods are excellent for 
pickles. 
Proboscidea.— Pkt. 10c, oz. 30c, H lb. $1.00, 
lb. S3.00. 
MUSHROOM SPAWN. 
Cnltnre.— Mushrooms may he grown In cellars, 
under benches of greenhouses, or in sheds, 
wherever the temperature of iiO degrees to 60 
degrees can be kept up through the winter. 
English.- Per lb. 30c. 
French.— Per lb. 46c. 
OKRA. 
Culture.— The seeds are sown thinly in dry, 
•warm soil. In .shallow drills, two feet apart. 
Tall Green. — Ix>ng. slender pods, light colored; 
keep edible a long time and are very tender. 
Pkt. &c. oz. 10c, H lb. a5c, lb. 75c. 
Dwarf Green.— A very desirable sort, as it is 
vrv productive and free from hard ridges. Pkt, 
£c,'oz. 10c, k lb. 25c, lb. 75c. 
Velvet Pod.— It Is distinct in appearance, and 
the pods are perfectly round, smooth, and of an 
attractive white velvet appearance, and of su- 
perior flavor and tenderness. Pkt. 5c, oz. lOc, 
M lb. 25c, lb. 75c. 
MUSTARD. 
Sow in April thickly in rows, and cut when 
two Inches high. For use in winter it may be 
sown In boxes, greenhouses or frames. 
Black or Brown.— More pungent than the 
white. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, lb. 40c. 
White or Yellow.— Desirable for salads and 
flavoring. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, lb. 40c. 
Southern Curled.- This variety Is very highly 
esteemed in the South. Plants grow to a height 
of about two feet and form immense bunches. 
Pkt. 5c, oz. lOc. H lb. 25c, lb. 91.00. 
NASTURTIUM. 
Cultivated for both use and ornament. The 
seed pods resemble capers, and are gathered 
while green and tender for pickling. 
Tall Orange.- The most profitable pickling 
variety. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, H lb. 40c, lb. 
$1.26. 
Dwarf.— Beautiful colors, mixed. Pkt. 5c, 02. 
16c, a lb. 40c, lb. 91.25. 
SALSIFY. 
Cultivate the same as for Carrots and Par- 
snips. 
Long White.— Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, M lb. 40c, 
lb. 91.40. 
nammoth Sandwich Island.— A large and su- 
perior v.iriety. Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, li lb. 50c, 
lb. $1.50. 
RHUBARB. 
Pkt. 
Llnnaus.— Large, tender and very fine. 
10c, oz. 25c, H lb. 75c, lb. 92. 50. 
Victoria —Large, tender, thick stalks, of a rod 
color, and excellent quality. Pkt. 10c, oz. 
S5c, H lb. 76c, lb. 92.25. 
SPINACH. 
Culture.— Sow in early spring, in drills a foot 
apart, every two weeks for a succession, and as 
It grows thin out lor use. 
May's Perfection Curled.— A splendid variety, 
with large, thick, finely curled leaves, which 
are produced in great numbers. Pkt. 6c, oz. 
10c, « lb. 15c, lb. 40c. 
Curled Bloomsdale. — Produces nearly twice 
the weight of crop as the older varieties, and 
has a further merit in the fact that it is the 
hardiest of ail varieties ol Spinach. Pkt. 6c, oz. 
10c, W lb. 15c, lb. 35c. 
Round Leaf.— This is the variety so generally 
cultivated for wmter use, being very hardy, 
standmg our severe winters with little Injury. 
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, H lb. 15c, lb. 35c. 
Long Standing.— F.xccpt in the characteristic 
of standing a long time before running to seed, 
this variety in all other respects closely ap- 
proaches the well Icnown Round Leaf. Pkt. Sc, 
oz.lOc, !ilb. 15c, lb. 35c. 
Prikcly Seeded.— Ilardv, for fall sowing. Pkt. 
5c, oz. 10c, !,i lb. 15c, lb. 35c. 
Viroflay.— (Irows to an immense size, with 
large, thick, flesliy leaves. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c 
U lb. 15c, lb. 40c. 
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