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L. L. MAY & CO., ST. PAUL, MINN. 
EXTRA EARJUY BIUtirtPH. 
,50. 
It 
Red Cherry.— A pickling variety. Pkt. Sc., oz. 25c., % 'b. 75., lb. $2.50. 
Yellow Cherry.— Same as above except in color. Pkt. 5c., oz. 25e., % lb. 75c., lb. $3 
Husk or Ground Cherry.— This is also known as the Strawberry and Winter Cherry. 
Kro "s encfosed in a husk, and is fine for preser^-es. The bright yellow frmt also makes a hand- 
some dfcssert dish, and the flavor is delicious. Pkt. 5c., oz. 2,^c., 14 lb. 7oc., lb. ¥2.o0. 
Mikado —The larRest early variety in etiltivation. This was introduced in 18.^6, and seldom 
hasSiv noveltvin so short k time created such a furore in sardening circles. This variety not 
nfv produecs the largest fruit of any sort in cultivation, but at the same time it is one of the 
ni> pr uuec k produced in immense cluste-s, is perfectly solid, generally smooth. 
earliest to ripen 
but sometimes irregular. The 
ity that characterizes the Trophy 
color is purplish red like the Acme, while the ' 
phy. Pkt. 10c. , oz. 25c., 14 lb. 75o., lb. $2.50. 
TURNIPS. 
while the variety has all the solid- 
tlRPl 
Culture.-Turnips do best in a hi.ghly enriched, sandy, f'-avellv, or light loamy soil. Commen^^^ 
sowing the earliest varieties in April, in drills, from twelve to fifteen inches apart, and thin out 
lariy to to six or eight inches in the Vows. For a succession, sow at intervals of a Jort light, until 
the last week in Tulr, from which time to the end of August, sowing may be made for the fall 
and main crops! Turnips may be preserved until spring by.eutting off the tops 5^°"* ^" >"jh 
from the bulbs, and storing in the cellar during winter, <^overmg with dry sand^^^^^ they can be 
buried outside in heaps, covering with straw, and twelve to hfteen inches of earth, with wisp 
"ExTrllkri^M^lan.-A nfw w strap leaf, purple top variety, and the earliest in cul- 
ti^^lUon. Flesh si" wy white, solid, fine grained and of the choicest quality. A valuable addi- 
tion to the list of turilips. Pkt. oc, oz. lOc, Vt lb. 20c.. lb. 60c., postpaid. 
Extra Early Munich -This occupies the same place among turnips that the Egyptian va- 
riety does amongthe Sect family, that of being earliest of all. Pkt. 5c., oz. lOc, M. lb. ^Oc, 
"'Ex^tra Snowball.- A small variety of very rapid growth, Qne-grained, sweet, and crisp. Pkt. 
■■"'RedoV' Pu^le'Top sJw bulb mostly above ground, of medi«m size 
an^l^fla?"^ lk'i??i^i?e°^bc?ow ''the%'iirfaee,\nd clear, b"Sbt purple above Flesh w^^^^^^ siigary 
and remarkably well-flavored. Very early, hardy and prolific. The leading standard, purely 
American varietv. Pkt. 5c., oz. 1 0e., Vi lb. 15e., lb. 4.0c.. postpaid. 
wL^te Strap Leaf.-A fine earlv white sort, and the best for table or market use. 
° pjmemnlkn WhVaUe'^'rdesiraW variety and good for either table use or stock. 
Pkt. 5e., 
Pkt. 
^ Pi^^le Wrsi,-ap'£eaf Gl'^;:-^^ bulj, mUd flavor a P<>Pu>ar 
varietv for table use, and an immense cropper Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c ^Ib. -Oc 'b- ^Oc^, postpaia 
Earlv Dutch.— A good garden variety for either early or late culture. Pkt. 6e., oz., luc, y4 
10c. , '4 lb. 15c., lb. 4.5e., postpaid 
Early Dutch.— A good gard- 
lb. 15c., lb. 4.~>c., jiostpaid. 
White Norfolk — A standard 
field variety, growing to an immense size, and one of the best 
.... ■■- 40c., postpaid. 
''^S^^^^ ^.^iZ<^^^^:^i ^?^'.^S&avor. An excellent 
Pkt. 5c., oz. 
. lOc., Vi lb. 15c., lb. 45c. 
t COLD 
"'^^^^^l^ped b^e^'-^S.^^hl^lSii/i^^g^ splendm cuality. Both flesh and 
'Voided' Bt?fo'r«ge^ ^'^t- 1^^^. 
10c. , J4 15c., lb. 45e. 
Yellow Stone.— Same as above, except in color. Pkt.. 5c., 
RUTA BAGAS. 
May's Improved Purple Top.— Without doubt 
the best variety that can be grown. Is a fine 
table sort, as well as the best stock feeding variety 
in cultivation, producing large, round, perlectly- 
shapcd bulbs of splendid fpiality. Perfectly hardy , 
and woudcrl'ully productive. " 
lb. 15c., lb. 40c. , ^ . ^ . 
Shamrock —An excellent purple top variety, and 
a good keeper. Pkt. 5c., oz. lOe., Vi lb. loc, 
Larg-e Sweet German.— 
Sweet, and a splendid keep- 
er; flesh a pure white. Pkt. 
5c , oz. lOc, Vi lb. 15c., lb 
40c. 
. 40c- 
