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L. L. MAY & CO., ST. PAUL, MINN. 
OF 
NEW CHOICE ROSES. 
NORTH STAR COLLECTION. 
Perfectly Hardy. 
Our reason forso naming this collection is the extremehardiness of each 
and every one. In blooming qualities they cannot be surpassed in the 
class to which they belonR, viz., Hybrid Perpetual. Though called Per- 
petual, they are not such early and constant bloomers as the everblooni- 
ing Roses. When once established, they bloom freely at usual time, and 
continue at short intervals during the summer and autumn months. 
Baron de Maynard.— White. 
Olemence Kaouz. — Pink. 
General J acqueminot. — Velvety scariet. 
Paul Neyron, — Deep rcse. 
Prince Camille de Rohan. — Blackish crimson. 
Anna de Ueisbach. — Carmine. 
These six magnificent Roses for 75c. 
TWO GRAND COLLECTIONS OF EVER- 
BLOOMING ROSES. 
The following collections have been carefully selected from the many 
meritorious varieties in our list. They embrace the very cream of the pro- 
ruse blooming sorts, gnaranteeingacontinuoussupply of buds and flowers 
from June to November. We have also endeavored to select the robust, 
healthy ^rowingsorts, so that they can more successfully withstand owr 
severe wmtcrs when protected according to directions given under the 
general heading of Roses. Every shade of color is represented so as to sat- 
isfy any and all of our customers. 
SUMMIT COLLECTION, 
Duchesse de Brabant. — Rosy pink. 
Coquette de Lyon. — Canary yellow. 
Ag-rippina. — Rich crimson, 
Hermosa. — Light blush, 
miarie Q-uiUot. — Pure white. 
S&eteor. — Velvety crimson. \ 
Safrano — Fawn color, 
jtfon Silene. — Light pink. 
This elegant collection for $1.00. 
BANNER COLLECTION. 
NlphetOS. — Pure white. 
Sunset. — Apricot color. 
3ja France. — Silvery rose. 
Papa Gontier.— Deep red, carmine center. 
Perle des Jardins. — Kich yellow. 
American Beauty. — Deep brilliant pink. 
Triomphe de Anthers. — Dark crimson. 
Souv. de la IKlalmaison. — I'ale flesh, changing to white. 
Thissuperb collection for $1.00. 
The two collections of Everblooming varieties for $1.75. 
OUR FAIRY COLLECTION. 
No more appropriate name can be found than "Fairy" for this elegant 
collection ot niinijiture Roses. 'I'hey are one continuous mass of bloom 
the entire summer, and cannot be surpassed f >r bed ling, producing an 
effect on the lawn or in the garc|^n not equaled by any other class oi 
bedding plants. 
For cut flower purposes, such as corsage botiquets, etc., they are siraplv 
"immense." A full description of their habits can be fouad under the 
heading of Polyantha Roses. 
Little Pet — Creamy white. 
Perle d'Or. — Yellow. 
Q.ueen's Scarlet.— Bright scarlet. 
Mad'Ue Cecile Bruner.— Rosy pink. 
Paquerette. — Pure white. • 
Mignonette. — Pink-tinged rose. 
Clothilde Soupert. — Pearl white. 
This fine collection of Fairies for 75c. Any two of the collec- 
tions, $1.75. Any three of the above collections, $2.60. Or the entire 
four superb collections, $3.00. 
Texas, Detroit. — Plants came to hand in fine condition, and were the 
best packed for safe transportation I have ever received. 
Mrs. J. A. Dinwiddie. 
Florida, Grasmere. — The roses ordered from you were received in fine 
condition; just looked as fresh as if they had only been taken up a few 
hours. John B. Escott. 
IMPERIAL COLLECTION OF CLIMBING 
ROSES. 
The following three roses are undoubtedly the finest climbers that can 
be grown. Every one knows the value of the old Baltimore Belle and 
Queen of the Prairie, but the Fair Rosamond is a very rare and beautiful 
rose of English origin, and is bound to become one of the foremost in the 
list of climbing roses. In offering these three we give our patrons all the 
different colors, pure white, pink and red, as well as the hardiest sorts in 
existence. No lovelier sight can be imagined than these three beautiful 
roses growing side by side over the veranda or on a trellis. iJon't fail 
to include them in your order this season. 
Fair Rosamond — A lovely English rose of recent introduction, color 
rosy pink, very scarce. 
Baltimore Belle. — The well known pure white rose, very hardy, and a 
profuse bloomer. 
Gueen of the Prairie. — An old rose but one of the best in the entire 
list; color red ; hardy and a rapid grower. 
The three climbers for onl.v 60c. 
SUNSET COLLECTION OF TEA ROSES. 
The following roses in our Sunset collection are made up from the best 
Teas in our catalogue, and we have given all the shades and colors found 
in this class. They are particularly valuable for their great beauty and 
free blooming habit. We would especially recommend them to our friends 
who desire an abundance of flowers the entire season. 
Sunset, — A lovely apricot color. 
Bon Silene. — Brilliant carmine; exceedingly fragrant. 
Catharine Mermet. — The popular pink variety. 
Bride. — A valuable new, pure white rose; very fine. 
Souvenir d'un Ami. — Rose color, very large and sweet scented. 
The Sunset collection for only 65c. 
THE BLACK DIAMOND COLLECTION OF 
HARDY ROSES. 
The four Tarieties under this heading are the darkest H. P. roses in 
altivation, and make a grand display when planted together on the 
awn or in a collecti on ol the light colored roses. They are perlcctly 
ardy and very free flowering. 
Black Prince. — A very rich dark crimson. 
Jean Liabaud. — Bright crimson, shaded toadark purpleat thecenter. 
Prince Camille de Kohan. — Oecp velvety crimson, large and fine. 
Xavier Olibo. — The darkest of all the roses, almost a pure black. 
This collection for 50c. 
READ THESE. 
Rhode Island, Riverside. — The plants you sent me arrived in good 
.ondition. I thank you very much for your promptness, also for the 
-•xtra bulbs. Mrs. J. Williams. 
Illinois, Shelbyville. — I received the plants to-day in good order. 
Many thanks. Shall order again. Mary Rotes. 
New Jersey, Farmingdale. — I received the plants in good condition, 
rhey are indeed splendid plants. Eugene Bouvier. 
Illinois, Waukeg-on. — The plants arrived safely and in good condition. 
iCverything was satisfactory. Mrs. T. F. Cookb. 
New York, Clarence. — The package of roses came one week ago, and 
III prime contlition; were as fresh and green as if they had just been re- 
moved from the ground. Tliey are now spreading and growing finely, 
v'our mode of packing is most admirable. Ai-o.nzo Raymond. 
Pennsylvania, Sheshequin, — The plants received, and in splendid 
■ondition. They are all right. MRS. S. SilEBLBR. 
Qeorgla, Savannah. — The plants received in good order. Thanks for 
-he extras. 1 hope to send you an orderthis fall, Mrs. I. B. Howard. 
Ohio, Cleveland. — The tennifolium bulbs came safely, and so promptly. 
VII ray roses are doing well, and I hope you are doing an A No. 1 trade. 
Mrs. J. A. Williams. 
Illinois, Rock Island. — Have this day received the roses, and in ex- 
cellent condition. Many thanks. Mrs. Clara HuuBRS, 
IiOtlisiana, Lismore. — The geraniums were received to-day, and I can 
assure you they were in excellent condition. They are looking lovely. 
Am confident that I shall have no trouble in getting them to grow. 
Mrs. I. N. Beard. 
Iowa, West Liberty. - 
such nice, thriftj' plants. 
-The roses came all right. Many thanks for 
I shall recommend your house. A Kkki.in. 
Indiana, Crown Point. — I received the chrysanthemums yesterday, 
and am much pleased with them. They are much nicer than I expected 
them to be. Cora A. Hack. 
