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L. L. MAY & CO., ST. PAUL, MINN. 
Parties Ordering' will confer a particular favor by using the Order 
Sheet, as it saves us a jrreat deal of time and insures the most correct 
fillinj? of orders. Nothing is more annoying than to getorders muddled 
up through the bod}' of the letter. 
It is requested that explicit directions be given for marking and 
shipping packages. When no special directions are given, we will us^' 
our own judgment as to the route anrl mode of conveyance. 
NORTHERN CROWN SEEDS. 
It is simply marvelous the wonderfal demand that has been created for Northern Grown Seeds within the past few years. Only a few year 
ago we started to grow seeds, making: a specialty of Northern grrown stocks. Ti-ey proved to be earlier, hardier and more productive than the- 
grown in any other section, and from few hundred acres with which we at lirst started, our seed business has increased so rapidly that we no\ 
nave thousand of acres devoted entirely to the raising of seeds for our customers. , ^ w ^.i. ea ^ 
No matter how large or small may be the quantity of seeds you intend using this season, it will pay you to plant Northern Orown Beads 
We know this, not alone from our own experience but by the thousands of testimonials we have received from all sections. 
You can readilv sec for yourself that seeds grown in the North must ripen early on account of our short seasons, and when transplanted to ti 
Central and Southern States, are bound to come into beaiing considerably earlier than seeds that are grown in lower latitudes. 
We trust we shall be favored with your order this season. 
READ. 
In preparing the following list of Garden and Field Seeds, Ifehas been our aim to have it include all of the standard varieties of the day, as we 
as snch novelties as a careful test in our trial grounds has proved to us to be worthy of our unqualified ndorsement. _ 
All doubtful sorts, or those which have become obsolete because of the introduction of new and bet er strains, have been carefully eliminat 
from our list, and our patrons can therefore make their selections with the assurance that they wilt re eive seeds of the choicest quality only, a:i 
thus avoid the disappointment which so often follows the experimental trial of new and untried varietrei. 
SEEDS— POSTAGE PAID. 
Our prices in the following list include the prepayment of all seeds ordered by the packet, ounce, quarter pound, pound, pint or quart, thus savin, 
our patrons the trouble and annoyance of adding postage to our Catalogue rates. In comparing our prices with those of other seedsmen, do m 
forget, that at our rates, we send postage paid. _ ,, ^ ^, ^ 
It is an acknowledged fact that Northern grown Seeds are •uparior to all others. They are earlier, more productive, or create 
vitality, hardier and produce better crops. 
No extra charge for ii.acking or delivering at express or freight offices. . ia j t 
While we exercise the grreatest care to have all seeds pure and reliable, we do not give any warranty, expressed or implied, i 
the purchaser does not accept the Seeds on these conditions, they must be returned at once. 
CLUB KATES. 
The wide distribution of our Seeds being a special object, we offer the following inducements to parties in any town or neighborhood, to el i 
together and send their orders in one. by which many can avail themselves of our liberal premiums; also to individuals to enlarge their ordc 
These 
sent by 
a«d postortices are given 
rates apply only to Seed in Packets. Flower, "Vegetable. &c., which, on the receipt of the amount ordered, will be put up sejparately a 
y mail. Postage Paid, in a package to one address, or if desired will be sent in separate packages to each individual of a club, if their nanu 
Purchasers remitting $1.00 may select seeds in packets at catalogue prices amounting to $1.25 
2.00 ■' '• " " " " 2.50 
3.00 •■ " " " •' " 3.75 
4.00 " " " " " ' 5.00 
On all amounts above $5.00, 20 cents additional for each dollar's worth. 
The above club rates apply only to Flower and Vegetable Seeds by the Packet, and not to Seeds by weight or measure, nor to any Bui 
or Plants. 
MARKET OABDENEKS, or other large planters, requiring large quantities of Seeds, ABB INVITED TO WBITE FOB OV9 
UABBlET aABBENEBS' CATAIiOaUE, containing special prices. 
tween 2 and 2% pounds. Its qualityis equally as fine as Conover's Ca 
ossal. Pkt. 5c., oz., 20c., i^lb. 50c., lb. $1.50. 
ASPARAGUS. 
One oz. for 60 feet drill. For root, see Vegetable Plants. 
As it requires about three years from time of sowing before the bed 
is in full bearing, seed should be sown in drills about one foot apart, and 
when the plants are four or five inches high they should be thinned out 
so that the plants will be one foot apart in all the rows. Great care 
should be exercised the first yearto keep down all weeds as soon as they 
appear, else they will choke up and destroy the young seedling. Every 
fall a good dressing of coarse manure should be applied after the tops 
have been cut, and in the spring be well forked in. A dressing of coarse 
salt given in the spcing at the rate of two pounds to the square yard 
will be found very beneficial. 
Conover's Colossal — The standard sort. Pkt. 5c., oz. lOc, Hlb. 
20c., lb. 50c. 
Palmetto — This is undoubtedly the best variety yet introduced, and 
has taken the place of the old Conover's Colossal, which has been the 
standard Asparagus for so many years. While we are almost sorry to 
see the Colossal surpassed, we are indeed glad to give our'customers a 
variety which is its superior in every respect. The Palmetto is not only 
a better yiclder, but also much earlier, more even and regular in its 
growth tlian the old sort. It has been grown in all parts of the country 
and does well, in any section. The average bunch contains about 15 
shoots, measures from 10 to 14 inches in circumference, and weighs be- 
Barr's Phila. Uammoth — Since the introduction of this grand \:» 
riety a few years since, it has been almost impossible to grow sufficici. 
seed to fill orders, so great has been the demand. It originated abo J 
six years ago with Crawford Barr, of Montgomery Co., I>a., a proim 
nent market gardener. Grown side by side with the Conover's Coloss.-i 
and subject to the same treatment, it comes in earlier and grows moi 
than twice as large. It is very productive, throwing up a great nui» 
ber of strong, well-developed shoots throughout the entire season. It i 
tender to the stem, and of delicious flavor, which, together with the fo' 
that it requires much less labor in cutting and bunching, thus lesseniii 
the expense of marketing, makes it much the most desirable of any kil l 
yet introduced for the market gardener. Pkt. 5c., oz., 25c., %lb. 60lJ 
lb. $2.00. 1 
ARTICHOKE. ^ 
Sow early in April, in rich soil in drills 1 inch deep, about 12 inclv 
apart, and thin out in the rows to 4 inches apart. When one year oi 
transplant in rows 3 feet apart, and 2 feet in the rows. Protect duriift 
winter with a covering of manure or leaves. The bed will remain i| 
bearing for years. 
Large Q-reen Globe— The best for general culture. 
25c., i41t>. 75c., lb. $2.50. 
Pkt. 5c., . 
