L. L. MAY & CO., ST. PAUL, MIX.X. 
Bice. — A very pro- 
'luctive variety: ears 
short, kernels long and 
pointed. A splendid 
popping sort, and the 
most salable ainonjj^ 
the retail dealer*. Pkt. 
5c., pt. aSc., qt. 40c. 
Broad Leaved Batavlan.-Alniost exclusively used in soups; leaves broad, thick, plain 
slightly wrinkled; more productive than the other varieties. Pkt. 5c., oz. IScI, V lb. 40c , 
IS^'^Vi'^llx 4ol?fir$r4o'''"''^^'' ^'''^^ '^''''^ ^^"^ """^ '•■"^P- ^<'- 
i4'^'^60c..*lb:^i^%'^.°^^"~"""''^°™^'^ curled; fine quality; a de.irable sort. Pkt. ."Sc., oz. 
Wiite Curled.— Most desirable; resembles the green curicd, except in -olor- should be used 
when young; tinted white Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., % lb. 40c., lb. $1.50. oior, snouia ue useii 
KALE. 
Culture.— The Kales are more hardy than Cabbage, make excellent 
greens for winter and spring use, and are improved by frost. Sow from 
May to June in well-prepared soil, covering it thinlv and evenly, and 
cultivate the same as cabbage. Half an ounce will so"w a bed of twenty 
smaare feet. 
hardy; prolific, and the main sort 
planted in the&outh and by marketgardeners; should be sown in autumn 
^''."t S""^™"- S=-> lOc, Vi lb. 25c., lb. $1 00 
Tail Scotch..— Foliage a deep purplish red color, finely fringed and 
deeply curled. Very fine variety. §kt. 5c., oz. lOc, 14 lb. SHc, lb. $1 00. 
tjea Jtale.- Grown for its blanched shoots. Seed should be sown verv 
fn +i?/row«.%'JT^' ■".'■?^^'« o apart; thin out to stand six inched 
in the rows, before winter cover with litter or leaves, and the next spring 
transplant in hills, three feet apart each way. Pkt. lOc, oz. 25c , lb^ 
KOHLRABI. 
CtUtiire.— This is an excellent vegetable, and should be 
grown in evcrj- garden. Sow in spring in rows eighteen 
mchcs apart, afterward thinning the plants to eight or 
ten inches. If the weather is suitable, the thinnings may 
be planted, but itisconsidereddifHcultto transpiar.tt Keen 
the weeds down, and when the thickened stems above 
ground are two or three inches through, they 
are fit to eat, and should be used at once 
being tough when old. They are cooked the . 
same as turnips. 
Early White Vienna.— Best early va- 
riety for table; bulbs white, handsome, small; 
highly esteemed by marketgardeners. Pkt 
5c., oz. 2Sc., 14 lb. 60c., lb. $2.00. 
Early Purple.— Verj- similar to the last, 
except in color, which is a 
bright purple; a desirable sort, 
lb. 50c., lb. $1.75. 
Pkt. 5c 
teERVIL, Curled. 
—Pkt. Sc., oz. 15c., U 
lb. 50c., lb. $1.40. 
John Atkihsok, Esq., Mahtowa, Minn., says: 1 
must say that all the seeds I received of you cannot be 
excelled. We have Cabbages, Beets, Peas and Red 
Wethersfield Onions that are going to be shown at the 
County Industrial and Agricultural Fair. I have visi- 
tors every Sunday looking over my farm the productof 
your seeds. 
DANDELION. 
Vsed for greens, and considered very wholesome. It 
is also blanched and used as a salad. The roots, when 
dried and roasted, are often used as a substitute for 
coffee. Seeds may be sown in May or June, in drills 
half an inch deep and ten inches apart. Thin out the 
young plants to about three inches apart, cultivate 
during the season, and the plants will be ready for use 
the following spring. 
American Improved. — The standard sort. Pkt. 
10c. , oz. COc. Vilb. $2.00 
French, Thick Leaved.— The best for general use. 
Pkt. Oc, oz. SOc, 14 lb. $1.25. 
EGG PLANT. 
Culture.— The E^g Plant will thrive well in any good garch^iT 
soil ; succeeds best in a deep, warm, rich soil and full exposure 
to the sun. Sow in hot-bed very early in the spring; transplant 
two and one-half feet apart each way, after weather becomes set- 
tled and w.-inn. If no hot-bed is at hand, plants may be started in 
pots or boxes. 
Black Pekin.— The fruit of this variety is jet black, fine grain 
and delicate flavor; very prolific and desirable for market gardenl 
crs. Pkt. lOc, oz. 40c., \i lb. $1.30, lb. $4.50. 
Early I>ong Purple.— Much smaller than the New York Im- 
proved; very early and productive; fruit long, dark, rich purple • 
„ _ , good quality. Pkt. 5c., oz. 25c., 14 lb. 75c., lb. $2.50. ' 
New York Improved.— The best in cultivation; large, round, dark purple, and very 
productive; is the main sort used for both market and family use, and in the South 
Pkt. 10c., oz. 40c., 141b. $1.25, lb. $4.00. c ooum. 
ENDIVE. 
Culture — Sow in June, July and August ; cover lightly. 
When up, thin out to eight inches apart, and give a good 
watering afterward, if dry. When the leaves are six or 
eight inches long, blanch by gathering in the hand, and 
tying together near the top with yam or bast. This must 
be done when quite dry or they will rot. At the approach 
of winter take up carefully with a ball of earth to each 
plant, and place close together in frame or cellar for use. 
"^tl^^gfg/^^g^^^S^^ They must be kept dry and have plenty of air, or they will 
rot. 
LETTUCE. 
Culture.-'A very rich soil is necessary to produce finet 
head lettuce. Its cnsp and tender quality (Spends very 
much on a luxuriant and vigorous growth. The eaf- 
best sowing may be made in March, und< r 
glass with slight heat. For hater supplv 
sow in the open ground as soon as the se: ■ 
son will permit, in rows one foot apart, 
and thin out plants one foot apart in 
rows. If sown ever}- two or three weeks 
to middle of August it may be had in pro- 
fusion the entire season. 
CTTBLED VAKIETIES. 
Hay's Market Oardener. 
— See Specialties for price and 
description. 
Early Curled Simpson.— 
An improvement on the oM 
Curled Silesia. Very earlv ; 
fine for forcing. Pkt. Sc., oz. 
loc, 14 lb. 35c.. 
lb. $1.00. 
Hubbard's. — 
A large white 
cabbage variety, 
equally valuable 
forforcingorouL 
of doors. Pkt 
5c., oz, 15c., 
lb.40c.,lb.$1.25. 
