MAYS NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS BEST FOR ALL CLIMES 
Soja Bean or "Oerman Coffee Berry." 
COW PEAS. 
THE GREAT SOIL IMPROVER. 
Makes Poor Land Rich — Makes 
Good Land More Productive. 
Cow Peas for Hay. L'iSX"'1,n'i|: {tJI 
central corn belt section, a crop can be cut and cured for 
hay the same as clover, then the stubble in a short time 
will put out a new growth to be turned under in the fall 
as a fertilizer. Cow Peas are to the south what clover is 
to the north, and what alfalfa is to the west. There is 
now a widespread disposition to plant cow ijeas farther 
north tlian formerly on account of their quick growing 
habit and their great value for ensilage and soil improve- 
ment purposes. It has strong roots and heavy foliage, 
possessing great fertilizing powers. It draws its nourish- 
ment very heavilj; from tiie air, and returns it in a richer 
measure to the soil, thereby enriching it to a degree that 
is remarkable. In the cow pea we have a fertilizer and a 
food at the same time. If not desired as a fertilizer, it 
makes a fine fodder for cattle. The cow pea ranks very 
high as a soil enricher, gathering immense quantities of 
nitrogen from the atmosphere. The ripe peas contain no 
less than 18H per cent of digestible protein. The vines 
properly cured are a most vEduable fodder for cattle and 
sheep, being riclier in protein and fat than the best clover 
hay. This is not exactly a pea, but belongs more proper- 
ly to the bean family. If desired the tM)ds may oe har- 
vested for the grain and the vines plowed under to fertil- 
ize the soil. The seed or grain is ground and used for 
cattle fodder, the leaves and stalks also make good fodder 
fed green. Poor sandy soil may be greatly improved by 
ftlowing under a crop of cow peas and thus made into a 
ertile foam. If wanted to plow under for manure, sow 
with a drill, in drills a foot apart. If grown for seed, 
plant 3H feet apart and 1 foot in the row, and culitvate 
thoroughly, using 25 pounds of seed per acre. The yield 
of peas in a dry state is from 40 to 60 bushels per acre. 
Pk. ''Sc., bu. $2.50. 
CANADA FIELD PEAS. 
Very valuable for fattening stock, and can also be 
grown for soiling purposes, but are of greater value for 
fodder when fed as ground feed, or the vines can be cured 
for hay, which is of great nutritive value. They can be 
sown alone or with oats. If sown alone, sow 2 bushels to 
the acre. If with oats sow one biishel of peas and IH 
bushels of oats. The latter method is the most profitable 
and a double crop can be secured at the same time. 
Threshed together they can be easily separated, but make 
a desirable feed when ground together for fattening stock. 
Improved Yellow or White. ^^'c^^J'rT. 
yielding all the way from 18 to 40 bushels of fine peas per 
acre. They are great fattenera. These peas sell at fancy 
prices dry for eating. Pk. 60c., bu. $2.00. 
's Perfection Green. Si "J it 
half to four feet. Of the same eeneral character as the 
Improved Yellow or White, used for the same purpoees, 
but the seed is green in color instead of white. Pk. 60c.. 
bu. $2.00. 
THE HoHEy PLANT 
SERRADELLA. 
THE GREATEST HONEY PRODUCINO 
PLANT IN THE WORLD. 
Its nutritive value is superior to Bed Clover and the 
yield is much heavier. Serradella also has the peculiarity 
of thriving on any soil and doing equally well in any local- 
All kinds of cattle like it and sheep are particularly fond of this splendid 
plant. Our supply has been obtained direct and the seed which we offer is of the 
Lb. 2Sc., postpaid; by express or freight, 10 lbs. $1.00, 100 lbs. 
BEAN, OR COFFEE BERRY. 
MINNESOTA GROWN, EXTRA EARLY. 
This variety has been extensively advertised as the "German Coffee Berry," 
the seed sometimes being parched and ({round for use as coffee. It is a fact 
that when roa.sted and coarsely ground, it tastes so nearly like Brazilian coffee 
the difference is .scarcely perceptible. It is certainly the best of all substitutes 
for coffee yet found. This valuable forage plant is one of the most nutritious of 
all vegetable products. It will produce a crop of 20 to 30 bushels per acre, and 
is as easily grown as other beans. For pa.sturing or feeding as green fodder 
it is very valuable, and nearly equal to clover for fertilizing. Pkt. Sc., )i lb. ISc, 
lb. 30c., postpaid; by express or freight, pk. $1.25, bu. $4.00. 
May 
WHY YOU SHOULD PLANT GL^NT SPURRY. ^ 
Because it is the most prolific fodder and hay plant for sandy soils, for worn ^ 
out land, for poor and doubtful soils known. It nourishes on sandy worn .soils, j 
where no other plant flourishes, and returns big yields every time. It comes „ 
next to clover as a fertilizer. Take the poorest land or the worst land that you u 
can imagine and sow 20 lbs. of Giant Spurry per acre. Do this two years, and . 
you will nave a soil for wheat, oats and potatoes. It is of very rapid growth and ^ 
13 sown the latter part of March, April or May, at the rate of 10 lbs. per acre if i, 
wanted for hay. The seed is sown broadcast on well prepared soil and covered » 
lightly by harrowing. It germinates quickly, and in from 6 to 8 weeks is ready y 
to cut. It is usually cut for hay the first time, and pastured afterward for the f) 
rest of the summer. If wanted as a fertilizer, 20 lbs. per acre are sown, and when ^J^ 
from 16 to 20 inches high, plowed under. Two crops can be plowed under in p 
one year on account of its quick growth. Its value as a manurial plant on light ' 
soils is pronounced. It seems to enrich the soil more rapidly than other l 
plants. It is readily eaten by cows, sheep and cattle. The reports received t 
from parties who have tested Giant Spurry are very gratifying indeed. Every- r 
body pronounces it a tremendous hay producer and the best green fertilizer [ 
Lb. 25c., postnaid; 10 lbs. (enough for 1 acre) 95c., 50 lbs. $4.00, i 
TOMATOES WEIGHING 22 OUNCES. 
Mrs. Henry Geckler, Zoar Station, Ohio, writes: 
I raised a Giant Tree Tomato weighing 22 ounces from your seed. Our 
neighbors wonder why I liave such a nice garden and I tell them because 
I plant May's seeds. 
PEOPLE STAND AND GAZE. 
Mrs. Ella M. Lester, 3012 Colfax Ave., S., Minneapolis, .Minn., writes: 
I have planted your Aster .seeds for the past two years and people stand 
and gaze at the beautiful flowers in my yard. I am well pleased with my 
seei!^^ from yiuir placo. 
L. L. MAY & CO.. ST. PAUL, MINN. 
