TO 0\JH PHlBfitiS 
It is with pleasure we hand you our catalogue for 1892. 
e have done our utmost to present to our customers this 
ison the finest and most complete list of Seeds, Plants 
nd Bulbs ever offered, and we feel certain that our efforts 
ill be appreciated. Our catalogue trade has increased 
wrSOO percent, in the last three years; this we think is 
le best proof that can be offered as to the superiority of 
orthern Grown Seeds, Plants and Bulbs. 
By our determination to please, thesuperior stocks which 
e ship, and the liberal way we treat those who kindly 
trust their orders to our care, we hare built this immense 
jsiness and made a record uaequaled by any firm in this 
ne, of which we are very proud. 
Our prices are very low, considering the grade and 
'lality of our stocks. It is not our aim to send out cheap 
EDS AND PL.iNTS, for in the end, they prove to he by far 
le most costly. 
In making up our catalogue we have tried to make it us 
ymprehensive as possible, giving honest descriptions and 
voiding exaggerations. 
On the first 32 pages will he found a grand list of Nov- 
ies; only the newest and best things are listed under this 
ading. In the body of the book will be found all the 
andard varieties. In conclusion we tender you our heartv 
ngratulations for the New Year. May it be a happy and 
osperous one to you and yours. 
Thanking you for your very many kind favors of the 
ist, and trusting for a continuance of your valuable pat- 
nage, which we shall always try to merit, we remain, as 
ways, 
Very respectfully and truly yours, 
L. L MAY & CO. 
Our facilities for bindling the immense bnsiness with which wc are 
favored are uncqnalcd. 
Our Northern Grown Seeds are acknowledged to be superior to 
all others, being earlier, hardier and more productive. 
Our Plants, Roses, Etc.. liave, owing to their size and .strength, 
rapidly advanced in popularity, and as growers of plants wc are second 
to none. 
Our mode of packins: plants for safe transportation is unccfualed. 
We have spent considerable time in experimenting with long shipments, 
and guarantee the safe arrival in good condition of every plant we ship, 
no matter to what part of the United States, Europe, Canada, South 
America, Asia or Australia they are sent. 
We Test all our Seeds as soon as received from our growers, before 
an ounce of it is accepted, thus ascertaining the germinating qualities of 
the seed. 
The Trial Q-rounds are situated but a short distance from onr 
warehouses, where we test the trueness of the tvpc as well as germina- 
tion. 
Treiffht Hates are very low from this point. St. Paul being the 
largest railroad center in the Northwest, gives us a great advantage. 
We Grow our Seeds and do not rely on the open market as do a 
great many so called seedsmen. In close proximity to St. Paul we have 
cxten.sive farms devoted to the raising of nearly "all kinds of seed. Of 
course some varieties do better in other sections, such seeds we have 
grown for us by special growers. 
Tour Order, no matter how large or small, will always receive 
our prompt and careful attention. 
Fostofflce Money Orders may be obtained at nearlv all postoffices 
at a small cost. This is a good way to send money. 
Drafts on St. Paul, New York or Chicag'o can be obtained at 
any bank and are perfectly safe. 
Express Honey Orders can be had at the offices of the American, 
United States, Adams, Northern Pacific and Wells, Pargo & Co. Express 
Companies. 
Beg-isterln^ Letters cost.s but 10 cents, and money should be sent 
this way in case it cannot be sent by any of the above methods. 
Postage Stamps Accepted for sums less than $1.00. 
When remittances are not made according: to tkes* direc- 
tions, we disclaim all responsibility. 
There is no safety in Postal Notes, and they are sent at risk 
of sender. 
Don't forgret your name, Postofflce and State. 
