NURSERY DEPARTMENT 
IN AMERICA. 
Our nurseries, located fifteen miles east of this city, consist- 
ing of about 300 acres, devoted to the growing of all classes of 
nursery stock that is hardy and adapted to the west and north- 
west. Years ago we conceived the Idea that nursery stock could 
be grown in this section, and that the people wanted just such 
stock as could be grown here. They had experimented long 
enough in unhardy stock, but were willing to invest their money 
in stock that was suited and acclimated to the Northwest, hence 
our trade has been built on this basis, "Northern Grown Nursery 
Stock for the Northwest," making the stock the most hardy and 
reliable for planters In all parts of the United States. 
Prices by Mail Postpaid. ^frX. ^^nTlfc^'L ']^r 
address by mail, and it will be thrifty stock, well rooted and es- 
tablished and sure, to grow under ordinary care and conditions. 
Prices by Freight or Express. fays"\irtranl'ponauon 
charges upon receipt of stock. We make no charge for boxing, 
packing and delivering to express or freight olliee. 
All Stock Will Be Packed r, si) ^s\o ^each^our'cus- 
tomers in the best possible condition. All heavy packages 
should be sent by freight to avoid excessive charges. 
Tn Trillin o- OrHfrc reserve the right to substitute va- 
J.ii jriiiiiig WiUCio rieties considered by us of equal mer- 
it, provided we are sold out of the variety ordered. In such 
cases we label the variety substitute with its true name. But If 
customer wishes no substitution made and so states in his or- 
der, we will flu order as far as possible and return money for 
the unfilled portion. 
Oni- r^iiat-an-f-oA guarantee all our stock to be up to 
\jui VJUdldlllCC. size and grade specified in list, and to be 
in a healthy living condition when it leaves our hands. This 
guarantee holds good only when we are notified promptly on 
arrival of goods, stating any errors or cau.se for complaint. We 
also guarantee stock to be true to name, with the understanding 
that in ca.se it does not prove so, we will replace such stock 
free of charge. 
Our Packing Sheds and Cellars ir^te'l^ trcUntr"; 
enabling us to pack and ship in all kinds of weatber, in the win- 
ter as well as spring. 
-vr X. All trees, plants and vines that comprise Nursery 
INOie. stock and must be sent In a dormant condition will be 
forwarded to purchaser as soon as the weather conditions will 
permit them to be planted In 5'our section, but must be sent 
separate from seed orders. 
PLANTING AND CULTURE. 
Plow and pulverize thoroughly to a depth of 12 to 18 Inches. 
When planting on grass plots, remove the sod for a diameter of 
4 to 5 feet and keep the space well worked and free from 
weeds. Dig the hole deep and larger than is necessary to admit 
all the roots In their natural position, keeping the surface and 
subsoil separate. Cut off broken and bruised roots, and shorten 
the tops to half a dozen good buds, except for fall planting, 
when it is better to defer top-pruning until the following spring. 
Plantino- "P '^"'^ ^''^ surface soil, so that the tree 
X xaiiiiiig. ^yjij stand about as it did in the nursery after the 
ea_rth is settled, work the soil thoroughly among the roots, and, 
when well covered, tramp firmly. Set the tree firm as a post, 
but leave the surface filling (or poorer soil) light or loose. No 
staking will be required except for very tall trees. 
Mnlrhincr -A^fter trees or bushes are planted It is a great ad- 
i»xun,iiiiig. vantage in the spring or fall to mulch with a 
layer or litter of coarse manure 4 to 5 inches deep, extending 2 
trunk all around and sufficiently to cover 
all the roots beneath. This prevents the ground cracking or 
bakmg, and keeps the earth moist and of an even temperature. 
After Culture ?° S^'^ss or weeds of any description should 
, . „ . allowed to grow around young trees or 
plants. To get the best results the ground should be kept clean 
and loose around them, at least until they begin to bear. Where 
the ground is poor, surface application of manure are needed. 
Pruning should be done regularly every spring before the buds 
swell; in this way removal of large branches is avoided. 
Suitable Distances of Trees, Etc., in Planting. 
AWXiES 25 to 40 feet apart, each way 
CHEBHIES 16 to 18 feet apart, each way 
PI.UMS, Standard 16 to 18 feet apart, each way 
CmiBANTS 4 to 5 feet apart, each way 
OOOSEBERBIES 4 to 5 feet apart, each way 
BASFBEBBIES 4 to 5 feet apart, each way 
BIiACKBSBBIES 6 to 8 feet apari each way 
STBAWBERBIES 1 to 3 feet apart, each way 
QBAFES 8 to 10 feet apart, each way 
A certificate of inspection from the State Inspector of Nur- 
series, showinff our stock to be free from San Jose Scale and all 
other injurious Insects and diseases, will accompany each ship- 
ment. 
^urMinnetonlf^ 
Guarantee- 
^ ^ Bushel of Fruit / 
Sfrom Every Tree/ 
THE "MINNETONKA" APPLE.— THE guaranteed apple. 
A MINNESOTA SEEDLING AND MINNESOTA GROWN 
AS HABDV AS AN OAK. IT THBIVES AND YIEI.BS WHERE AIiI. OTHER VARIETIES FAHi 
PRUIT VERY LARGE, COIiOR RED. ELESH TENDER, CRISP, SUB ACID. THE ID^AL COOKINO 
AND CHOICE DESSERT APFI.E. SEASON IiATi:, KEEPING TWO MONTHS LONGER THAN THE 
WELI. KNOWN WEALTHY. 
This apple is grown exclusively by us, owned and controlled by us, and cannot be offered bv anv other 
concern. To protect ourselves, each tree nas our seal attached, and none are genuine without Tested and 
tried for years, found to be the hardiest, most productive of all Apples, and an Apple to plant in the North- 
Grown in the "HOST NORTHERN NURSERIES IN AMERICA." 
Originated near Lake Minnetonka, Minn., and original tree purchased by us .some twenty vears aeo 
knowing at that time it was the most promising Seedling ever introduced, yet we felt in lustice to our- 
selves and the fruit-growing public of the Northwest, that it was a matter of busl- - jusuce lo our 
ness to thoroughly test this new Seedling before pushing Its sale and recommend- 
ing It for commercial planting. This tree has more "good, frosh blood" in It 
than any other apple in this country. Tree hardier than the Duchess, I.ong- 
fleld or Gideon, and is, in point of fact, hardier than any variety yet intro- 
duced in the West or North. The fruit matures full and evenly, clinging 
to the tree until late in the season, thus rendering it possible to hand- 
pick for market almost the entire crop. 
VERY SMALL COBE — GOOD KEEPER — BLIGHT FROOP. We 
have in the "Minnetonka." the apple which we have been seeking to 
place in the hands of farmers of the Northwest for twenty years. We 
have worked hard for it, testing everything which promised to he of 
value, until we can now. and without liesitation, cry "Eureka — found 
at last." We were not satisfied with one or two season's testing, but 
followed It up until we are now sure that we have a most valuable 
variety, with no doubts or guess work; and furthermore, wo feel that 
shall accomplish a benevolent work by propagating and placing this 
variety in the hands of the farmers of the West and North. 
TWO TRE'^S or THE MINNETONKA ARE WORTH A WHOLE 
ORCHARD OP COMMON APPLES. 
Every tree of the Mlniietonka 
variety purchased from us until 
it produces a bushel of fruit and 
will replace free of charge any tree that may die before this result is ob- 
tained. What stronger recommendation can we give? 
PRICES: 4 to 5 ft. trees, 75c. each, 3 for $2.00, 6 for $3.00, 12 fbr 
$6.00. 
Mail size, one year old, 40c. each, 3 for $1.00, 6 for $1.75, 12 for $3.00. 
THE 
WE GUARANTEE 
Minnetonka 
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L. L. MAY & CO., ST. PAUL, MINN. 
