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L. L. MAY & CO., ST. PAUL, MINN. 
SUGAR BEETS AND 
MANGEL WURZELS. 
mANG^gL St SlfgAR FM STOCK - 
SUGAR BEET IITDUSTKY. 
In many sections of the country 
immense factories have been built 
for the production of sufrar Irom 
Sug-ar Beets, and entire farm s are 
now devoted to the raising ot 
Beets for this purpose. The far 
mers begin to see that this is one 
ot the best crops that can be 
grown, not only for stock feeding 
but for this new industry. 
It is one of the most profitable 
crops for our northwestern farm- 
ers. Five to six pounds will sow 
one acre. 
Considering the trifling expense 
of their cultivation there are »o 
more profitable crops for our farm- 
ers to raise than these, which can 
be obtained by sowing our selected 
strains of Sugar Beets and Man- 
gels. 
The value of these for stock 
raising cannot be over-estimated, 
analysis having demonstrated the 
fact that 400 lbs of Mangels are 
equivalent to 100 lbs. of the best 
hay. During tha past year crops 
of 1,500 to 8,500 bushels on one 
acre were raised in the State of 
Minnesota fromsffed obtained from 
us. Secureeciually profitable crops 
for yourself by ordering your seed 
from us. 
May's Mammoth Long Red.— Our strain of this well-known variety is tlie very finest 
ever offered in the Northwest. We had specimen roots seut tis last year that weighed 30 
lbs. and which were of the very finest quality and texture. The crops obtained from our 
strain of seed are remarkable for the broad shoulder and massive shapeoftheroot. whcrehy 
a greater weight is obtained without that coarseness alwavs inherent in the unimproved 
seed stocks. If you want a big: crop of Mangels sowilay's Mammoth this season. 
l>kt.5c.,oz. lOc.Vilb. 20c., lb. 40c. 
Golden Tankard Mangel.— This distinct variety is a valnable addition to our list of 
Toots lor stock fccrlinfe', as it contains less water and more sugar than anv t)ther variety 
ot Mansrel. The flesh is of a deep, rich j-ellow color, verv nutritious, and of great milk- 
producinj; quality. We rcgurd this variety as iudispeusable to every dairvman. Per pkt. 5e., 
oz. lOc, lb. 4-Oc. f .> . 1- . 
Champion Yellow Globe. — Smooth globe-shaped roots of large size andof excellentqual- 
itv ; an enormous cropper. I'kt. 5e., oz. 10c., lb. 40c. 
Red Globe Mangel. — A large, red, oval variety, keeps well and is especially adapted to 
low soils. Pkt.nc, oz. 10c., lb. 4-Oc. 
. Imperial Sugar Beet.— This is the most popular variety of Sugar Beet for feed- 
ing stock. It will yield ns much as moat Mangels, and contains 8 per cent, sugar. 
The large amount of healthy and nutritious food which can be produced at so 
small a cost makes this root very profitable to stock farmers. Has yielded thirty 
to forty tons per acre, the cultural cost of which was only 5 cents per bushel. Pkt. 
5c., oz. 10c., lb. 40e. 
Longr Ked. — Grown extensively for agricultural purposes, and the seed 
we offer althouRhnotasfine a strain as May's Mammoth, is strictly first- 
class and reliable in every respect. Pkt. dc. oz. lOc. lb. 35c. 
White French Sugar. — Largely gtp wn as a field beet and can also be 
used ns a table variety, as the flesh is verv tender and sweet; immensely 
productive. Pkt. 5c., oz. lOe., lb. 40c. 
SFBCIAI. BULK FKICi: LIST. 
51b 
May's Mammoth $1 60 
Golden Tankard 1 50 
Bed Globe 1 50 
Imperial Sugar Beet 1 55 
Champion Yellow Globe 1 GO 
At these prices seed is sent by express orfreight 
at purcliascr's expense. 
CABBAGE. 
We take special pleasttre in recommending 
our strains of Cabbage to our patrons. Ex- 
orcising as we do, the utmost care in the 
growth and selection of our seed stocks, we 
now that the Cabbare seed which we offer 
is unsurpassed in quality. We do not offer 
two strains of one variety, as we deem the 
BEST none too good for those who kindly 
favor us with their orders. 
Cabbage will thrive on anv good com land, 
though the stronger the soil the better they will 
dcvelope. New land is preferable. I'^low deep and 
inanure very liberally. The early sorts bcarjilant- 
ingfrom eighteen inches to two feet apnrt in the 
rows, with the rows from two to two and a half 
feet apart, the large varieties to be from two to 
four feet apart in the rows, with rows from two 
and a half to four feet apart, the distance varying 
with the size. The crop should receive as many as 
three hocings and thrcecultivatings. Cabbage will 
not usually follow cabbage or turnips successfully 
in field culture, unless three or four years have 
intervened between the crops 
P^^^^^^^^^METIES. 
S See our Novelty list for MINNESOTA'S ' 
W. EARLIEST, the earliest of all the Cab- 1 
ei bages. Ready for market in 85 days from 
E sowing of seed. The most profitable for | 
W market gardeners. 
