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L. L. MAY & CO., ST. PAUL, MINN. 
Boston Market.— A great favorite with, and grown largelyby, Boston 
market gardt ncrs ; undoubtedly one of the best ; very tender, crisp and 
mild. Pkt. 5c., ox. aOc, Vi lb. 60c., lb. $2.00. 
Dwarf Crimson. — That crimson Celery is far superior to white is 
never doubted by any one who has ever tasted it. It is better flavored 
and more crisp; this is a red sort of most excellent quality. Pkt. 5c., oz. 
20c., lb. 75c., lb. $2.23. • 
Giant White Solid. — A large growing variety, standard sort, solid > 
fine flavor; not as delicate as the dwarf varieties. Per pkt. Sc.. oz. 20e.> 
H lb, 60c., lb. 2.00. 
Golden Heart.— This diflers from the half dwarf white kinds only in 
color; when blanched, the heart, which is large and full, is of a waxy, 
golden color; the most favorite sort for general cultivation. Per pkt. 
10c. , oz. 25c., Vi lb. 60c., lb. $2.25. 
New Bose.—The finest flavored of all the Kcd Celeries. It cannot be 
surpassed, and we would recommend it to all our customers who desire 
a perfect flavored Celery. Per pkt. lOc, oz. 50c., lb. $1.25. 
Soup, or Flavoring Celery. — (Old seed.)— Used for flavoring soups, 
stews and pepper sauce. Oz. Gc, lb. 30c. 
CRESS. 
Should be sown thickly in drills half an inch deep ; sow at frequent in- 
ter\'als to keep up a succession, as it soon runs to seed. 
Curled. — Very fine for salad, will bear cutting several times. Pkt. oc, 
oz. lOc, 141b. 20c., lb. 60c. 
Water.— This is an entirely diflcrent variety from the last, and thrives 
best in shallow water on theedges of streams, where it increases both by 
spreading of the roots and bv seeding. It has a pleasant, pungent taste, 
agreeable to most people. Pkt. lOc, oz. 50c., 14 lb. $1.50. 
COLLARDS. 
One ounce of seed to 100 yards of row. 
Georgia.— Pkt. oc, oz. 15c., 141b. 40c., lb. $1.00. 
True Southern.— Pkt. 5c., oz. 1.5c., 141b. to., lb. $1.00. 
SEEDS POSTPAID. M 
, When comparing our prices with those of other firms, re- M 
J member that MAY'S SEEDS ARE DELIVERED POST OR 
j EXPRESS PAID, with the exception of Peas, Beans, Corn, 
] Grass and Field Seeds quoted by peck or bushel. 
CELERXAC OB TTJRNIP-ROOTED. 
Apple. — Has small foliage and globular roots; fair size. Pkt. 5c., oz. 
30c., 14 lb. 75c. 
Large Erfurt. — The root, which is turnip-shaped, is cooked or sliced 
and used witJi vinegar; more hardy than Celery. Per pkt. 5c.. oz. 25c., 
14 lb. 75c. 
CUCUMBERS. 
Culture. — In this latitude it is useless to plant in the open ground until 
nearly the first of June. Make rich hills of well-rotted manure, two feet 
in diameter, and plant a dozen or more seeds, covering half an inch deep. 
When all danger from insects is over, pull all but three or four of the 
strongest plants. The middle of Jimc is early enough to plant for pick- 
ling. Make the hills about six feet apart. For early cucumbers the hot- 
bed is uecessar3', but the simplest and surest way to produce a tolerable 
early crop of the best kind is, where it is designed to place a hill, dig a 
hole about eighteen inches deep and three feet across; into this put a 
barrow of fresh manure, and cover with a small, box-like frame, on the 
top of which i)lace a couple of lights of glass. When the plants grow, 
keep the earth drawn iip to the stems. Water and give air. 
Sea Specialties for MAY'S FAVORITE. 
Early Onster. — Fruit short, producing the bidk of the fruit near the 
root and in clusters. Per pkt. 5c., oz. 10c. , 14 Ih. 20c., lb. 70c. 
Early Frame, or Shot Green. — Plants very vigorous and productive ; 
fruit straight, smaller at each end ; crisp, tender flesh ; excellent for 
pickles. Per pkt. Gc, oz. lOc, 14 lb. 20c., lb. 70c. 
Early Russian. — Fruit small and generally produced in pairs. Flesh 
tender, crisp and of good flavor. Its hardness, extreme earlincss and 
productiveness render it a favorite for early market. Per pkt. 5c., oz. 
lOc, Vilb. 25c..lb. 75c. 
Nlchol's Me- 
dium Green. 
This new va- 
rict}', grown 
e X tcnsively 
th roughout 
the entire 
states, has 
done admira- 
bly. It is very 
prolific, exceed- 
ingly crisp, of 
dark color and 
valuable alike 
for pickling, 
market and ta- 
ble purposes ; 
it will give 
great satisfac- 
tion wherever 
used. Pkt. 5c., 
oz. lOc, 14 lb. 
.\ICHOI,'S MiiDIUM GKK£.M. 20c., lb.70c. 
Improved Long Qroen.-Fruit dark green, firm 
and crisp; unequaled by any other variety; 
good variety for pickling and market. Pkt. Sc., 
oz. 10c. , 141b. 25c., lb. 75c. 
Lon? Green Turkey.— Pmit very long and 
slim, desirable for pickles. Pkt. Gc, oz. lOc, 14 
lb. 30c., lb. $1.00. 
Boston Pickling, or Green's Prollfie.— Used 
extensively for pickling, by famlies and those who 
plant largely for pickling purposes ; very uniform 
in growth, seldom exceeding suitable size for 
pickling; very productive. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c. V4 '*>. 
20c., lb. 75c. 
Tailby's Hybrid. — Good variety ; in size it is 
larger than the White Spine, often growing to the 
length of twelve inches; heavy cropper. Pkt. 5c., 
oz. lOc, Vi 11>- i23c., lb. eoc. 
White Spine, Extra Long.— Similar to Early 
White Spine variety, but much longer and some 
later. Pkt. Sc., oz.lOc, %lb. 20c., lb. 75c. 
I.ONO CKReN. 
White Spine Improved.— This 
favorite market variety, belongs to the 
short-growing section, producing fruit 
of medium size, from six to eight inches 
in length, and two to three inches 
in diameter. Itis a handsome fruit, deep 
green, flesh crisp and fine flavor, and is 
the main early variety planted in the 
South for market purposes. Pkt. 5c., 
oz. lOc, Vi 25c., lb. 83c. 
Gherkins. -Small, oval-shaped, prickly 
variety ; grown exclusively for pickles; 
should be pickled when young and ten- 
der. Pkt. Sc., oz. 20c., 14. lb. 50c., lb. $1.65. 
Jersey Pickling. — This valuable variety stands 
among the first as a pickling sort, and is exceedingly 
productive. PKt. 5c,oz.l0c., 14 Ih. 25c., lb. 75c. 
Chicago, or Westerfleld Pickling —This is one of 
the finest varieties that can be grown for pickling 
purposes. Many of the large pickling factories have 
instructed their growers to use no other sort. Pkt. 
"K-., oz. 10c. , 14 lb. 30c., lb. $1.00. 
WHITE SPISB EXTRA LONG. 
WHITE SPI.NE IMPBOVED. 
CORN SALAD. 
CTJLTTXRE. — A vegetable used as a salad. It is sown on the first open - 
ing of spring in rows one foot apart, and is fit for use in six or eight 
weeks from time of sowing. If wanted for use early in the spring, it is 
sown in September, covered up with straw or hay as soon as cold 
weather sets in ; and is wintered over exactly as spinach. 
Large Seeded.— Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c. , V* lb. 20c., lb. 7Sc. 
Small Seeded.— Pkt. Sc., oz. lOc, 14 lb. 20c., lb. 75e. 
CHICORY. 
Four ounces of seed to 100 j'ards of row. 
Large Rooted Magdeburg.— Roots of this form the Chicory of com- 
merce. Per pkt. Gc, oz. lOc, Vi lb- 20c., lb. 70c. 
Witloof. — Excellent as a salad as well as a vegetable. Per pkt. 5c., oz. 
lOc. Vi lb. 30c lb. $1. 
A FEW WORDS FROM OUR PATRONS. 
Tenn., Beaver Ridge. — We are well pleased with your .Seeds, and 
would advise all southern gardeners to favor them, as they are the 
earliest and most productive. Chakles Amanns. 
New York, New York. — I beg to acknowledge receipt of the Roses 
which came to-day in splendid condition, and it affords me pleasure to 
compliment you on your perfect system of packing. 
Chas. E. Cornell. 
Kentucky, East Bernstadt.— Flo wers received in good order, and 
I am very thankful for the extras sent me. Mrs. C. Morris. 
Indiana. Fort Wayne.— I write to let you know that the Roses 
arrived in a splendid condition, as fine and fresh as if bought next door 
to me. 1 am delighted with the plants. 
Mrs. p. B. Kemdrick. 
WE GUARANTEE 
That our Seeds are Fresh. 
That all goods shall reach the customer in good order. 
We do not consider ourselves held by this guar.intee unless com- 
plaints are made within three weeks after the receipt of the goods. 
That all Seeds, Plants and Bulbs will be delivered free of 
charge to your Postoffico or Express point, at prices quoted 
in catalogue, except where Seeds are quoted by peck, barrel 
or bushel. 
We are also responsible for the safe arrival of all remit- 
tances sent us by draft, check, postoface order or registered 
letter. 
