L. L. MAY & CO. ST. PAUL, MINX. 
TRAIN 
ECKFORD'S F/in9US LAIRQE FLOWERINQ 
5WEET FEfl5. 
These charminp Sweet Peas cannot be kept too proininentl5' before the public. We 
therefore give them a place in our Specialty list. Our sales last year, of these Sweet 
Peas, were enormous, and the many glowing testimonials we have received from 
our patrons who were purchasers last year, warrant us in proclaiming again the 
beaut5' and loveliness of Eckford's magnificent strain. Of late j-ears the demand 
for these Sweet Peas was so great that growers had great difficulty in supplying 
all wants, therefore making the cost great; but this year, an abundant harvest 
brings the price within the reach of everj'body, as a glance at the prices below will 
show. A brief description onlj' is necessary, as thej' have become so well known. 
The flowers grow to an immense size, and the bloom is profuse, covering the vines 
with a gorgeous mass of color continuously dtiring the entire summer, making a 
marvelous she wing. The flowers are varied in color, the marking being superb 
and the perfume delicious. We have selected the following twelve varieties n'otu 
many others, on account of their beauty and wondrous coloring:, because they 
are the choicest varieties of the whole Eckford collection : 
Cardinal. — Crimson scarlet, very beautifitl and distinct. 
Apple Blossom. — Bright rose, wings apple blossom. 
Q-ueen of the Isles. — Rose, purple, scarlet and white striped. 
Grand Blue. — Bright blue, mauve and violet. 
Splendor. — Kich pinkish rose, shaded with crimson, very distinct. 
Isa Eckford. — A magnificent variety in mauve, rose and pink ; wings shaded light 
crimsim. 
€lueen of Engrland. — Pure white, very large and handsome. 
Boreatton. — Largo, dark flowers of fine substance ; color, glossy bronze crimson, 
with wings of crimson purple merging into rose. 
Indigo Kingr. — Standard maroon purple ; clear indigo blue wings. 
Orange Prince. — A charming new variety ; beautiful golden yellow; dark wings 
shading to light. 
Vesuvius. — Rose ground color, varied and spotted with brown ; wings clear blue, 
reflecting rose and lilac. 
Dutchess of Edinburgh. — Light scarlet, flushed crimson, splashed at the edge 
with white ; wings deep rose. 
SEPARATE COLORS, pkt. 10c. 
YOUR OWN SELECTION, six varieties, 50c. 
ENTIRE COLLECTION, twelve varieties , 85c. 
ni5S BLANCHE FERRT. 
This new variety is now acknowledged by Ijoth amateurs and florists to be one 
of the finest Sweet Peas that ever originated in this country. It flowers very- 
early and profusely; the blossoms are exceedingly large, wonderfully fragrant, and 
are borne on long stems, which is a decided advantage over the other varieties. 
No lover of this charming flower should fail to give it a trial. Color white and 
pink. Pkt. lOc, 3 pkts. 25c. 
MF/IYER QLflUCUn. 
This is a new and very distinct variety of Poppy, introduced for the first time 
this season, and will always hold a high place of honor in the Papaver familv. 
Papaver Glaueum is one of the annual varieties, and in color is a brilliant scarlet, 
and being of dwarf habit, is admirably adapted for massing in beds. The recent 
development of these splendid flowers has brought them into great and deserved 
popularity, and certainly no other subject in our gardens affords a more imposing 
display of brilliant coloring, during the blooming period. Papaver Glaueum, 
t<jgcther with the New Shirley varieties, (a description of which will be found on 
page 77,) form two of the most striking of summer annuals. Pkt. 15c. 
