L. L. MAY & CO., ST. PAUL, MINN. 
ABUTILON-CFIowering Maple). 
Hard-wooded ^reen-house shrub, 
bMominjj almost the entire year. 
Well adapted for house culture; 
also fine for bedding out in sum- 
mer. Flowers bell-shaped and 
drooping. They are called Flower- 
ing Maples, because the leaf bears 
a strong resemblance to the leaf of 
our Sugar Maple ; indeed, the whole 
plant looks somewhat like a dwarf- 
ed maple tree. The Abutilons are 
very popular on account of their 
hcalthfulness, their cleanly habit, 
andtheirconstant flower ng.jirow- 
ing from two to six feet i . height. 
Planted in open ground during the 
summer, they make fine border or 
bedding plants, and, if potted in 
the fall, will continue to bloom the 
wh )le winter. Plants 15c. each, 
except where noted. 
Bonle de Neige.— Flo wer 
white; a fine flowering variety. 
Mesopotamicum. — Habit 
drooping; llowcrs scarlet and yel- 
'OW. ABUTILOK. 
Golden Bell. — Verj- appropriately named, as a well grown plant of 
this variety; has the apijearance of being hung with an abundance of 
glittering golden bells, making a fine contrast against the rich, green 
^eaves. It is a strong, handsome grovi-er. The flowers are bell-shaped, 
of a rich, golden yellow. It blooms contimially during the entire sum- 
mer months, and. if desired, will bloom equally well in the sittingroom 
or green-house in winter. 
Darwinli. — Bcll-shapcd ; light orange. 
Firefly.— Bright red. 
Pink Perfection.— A variety of dwarf; compact habit of growth 
Color of flowers, a light rosj' pink. 
Thompsoni.— The leaves are mottled, or marked with bright golden 
yellow, and retam their variegation during the hottest weather. Flow- 
ers doxible. 
Eclipse. — A very decided improvement on the verv fine old Mesopo- 
tamicum. quite as trailing and as massive, with beautiful green and 
golden variegated foliage. Flowers scarlet, set in yellow calyx. 
ACERATUM. 
Useful plants for bedding or borders, flowering continuallv during the 
summer. By cutting back and potting in the fall, they will" continue to 
bloom all winter. Natural height, 9 in. Plants, 10c. each ; $1.00 doz. 
John Doug'las. 
growth. 
-Flowers of good size; firm, azure blue; compact in 
White Cap. — Pure white; compact grower. 
. 9*?"?^^^'^ Dwarf.— .V very dwarf variety, scarcely ever exceeding 6 in. 
in height ; one of the finest plants for carpet bedding or for edging large 
beds. Flowers, bright lavender blue. 
AZALEAS. 
We have a fine assortment of these de- 
servedly popular green-h ou se shrubs, 
valuable for cut flowers and decorative 
purposes. Our collection comprises the 
best and most distinct varieties, embrac- 
ing all shades of crimson, pink, white, 
or.inge and rose color. The plants are 
all finely headed, and were directlj' im- 
ported from Europe by ourselves. 50c. to 
$1.00 each, according"to size. 
ASPARAGUS. 
Tenuissimus. — A beautiful species of 
climbing habit, remarkable for the deli- 
cate appearance of its foliage. As a deco- 
rative plant for the conservatory or win- 
dow it is verj- striking, and for contrast 
with the foliage of other plants it is one 
of the most efTective. The sprays are 
beautiful used in cut flowers, in the ar- 
rangement of bouquets or va-ses, lasting 
a long time when cut and kept in water. 
15c. each. 
Plumosus Nanus.— The stems of this 
extremely elegant plant are tufted, slender 
and gracefully arching. From the upper 
portions of the branches the fronds, finer 
than the most delicate fern, spread in all 
directions; used mostly for decorating 
lace curtains; a valuable house plant. 
50c. to $1.00 each. 
AGAVE. 
The well-known Ccnturj' plant ; grand ornaments for the garden, vases 
or pots. 
AiHericana.— Green foliage. 25c. and upward. 
Variegata.— Green and gold foliage. 50c. and upward. 
ANEMONE JAPONICA. 
One of the best hardy, atitumn flowering plants we have. It is plain- 
looking during the summer, with dark g-reen foliage, but, in the latter 
part of summer, flower stems appear, growing 18 in. high, bearing from 
a score to a hundred flowers, continuing to improve until destroyed by 
frost. The flowers are about 2 in. in diameter, double and single," white 
and scarlet. An excellent plant for cemeteries. Bulbs, 20c. each. 
iii.XUISSIMUS. 
ACHANIA 
MALVAVISCUS. 
A plant somewhat resem- 
bling the Abutilon in 
growth, but the flowers, in- 
stead of being pendant, are , 
upright, and of a bright 
brilliant carmine, resem-^ 
bling a Fnschia. Sometimes 
called uprijiht fuschia. 10c. 
each; $1.00 doz. 
ALTERNAN- 
THERA. 
Plants with beautiful va- 
riegated foliage growing 
from twelve to tv\enty-four 
inches in diameter, and nat- 
ural height six inches. They 
are among the most showy 
we have for carpet bedding 
borders or ribbon lines, 
and are especially adapted 
to use in the formation of 
letters or figures on the 
lawn. Leaves are tinted. 
A CI 1 A M .\ M A 1 - V A V 1 S CI r S . 
Leaves carmine and pink. 
Leaves dark, blood-red ; one of the best dark foliage plants 
bordered and blotched in various forms, and vary in color, from bright 
crimson to yellow and green. I'lants 10c. each, $1 .00 doz., $6.00 htin- 
dred. • 
Amoena Spectabilis. — Crimson, pink and brown ; veiT bright and 
showy. Particularly desirable on account of its brilliant coloring. 
Amabilis. — Leaves tinted rose. 
Aurea Nana, — New; bright green changing to the richest of golden 
yellow in August: very beautiful indeed. 
Versleolor.— I.*aves tinted rose and carmine. 
ACHYRANTHUS. 
Bright leaved plants, more hard v than the Coleus; used largely for 
bedding, for which they arc admirably adapted. Kasy of culture, standing 
the hottest summer weather perfectly. Natural height, 18 in. Plants, 
10c. each; $1.00 doz. 
Verschaffeltii. 
liindeuii 
we have. 
Collinsi. — The finest variety vet introduced ; foliage golden yellow and 
green, beautilully variegated stems and mid-rib crimson. 
AQUARIUM PLANTS. 
Cyperus Alternifolius.— A splendid aquat- 
ic plant, throwing up stems two or three feet 
high, surmounted at the top with a whorl of 
leaves diverging horizontally, giving ita verv 
novel appearance. Fine for the center of 
vases or aquariums. 15e. each. 
Cyperus Varieeated.— A variety with 
leaves striped with white, giving the plant a 
distinct appearance. 35c. each. 
ALOYSIA CITRIODORA- 
( Lemon Verbena). 
A favorite garden plant, with delightfully 
fragrant foliage, fine for bouquets and for 
spreading through linen presses. It attains 
a large size in a single .season ; mav be win- 
tered in the cellar, not allowing it to become 
absolutely dry. Price, 10c. each; $1.00 doz. 
CYPERUS ALTEKNIFOLIf S. 
TESTIMONIALS. 
North Dakota, Casselton.— Plants arrived on the 2d inst., in good 
condition. Never received plants so well packed. Mas. E. Pollock. 
Pennsylvania, Reading-.— I received the plants you shipped me bv 
mail on f;he oth of March. They arrived in splendid condition, and "l 
am certain I shall have luck with them. You can expect another order 
from me later on. Mrs. J. A. You.NG. 
Montana, Potomac— The plants ordered of you were received somf 
days ago m good condition, and I may truly say they are the finest 
plants I have ever received. Mrs. H. A. Amirau.\. 
Nevada, Austin.— The collection of roses received last mail, perfectly- 
fresh and m good order. You certainly have the realend secret of pack- 
ing and shipping plants. 
California, San Jose. — Received the plants in good condition, and 
am very much pleased. Should I want any more in the future shall cer- 
tainly patronize you, and recommend yon to my friends. 
BUMA VOLTZ. 
Staten Island, West Brig-hton.— The box containing the roses and 
carnations arrived here safely and in excellent condition. Am much 
pleased with them. Mks. W. H. Wakdwell. 
North Carolina, McAdens-ville. — The rose« ar-ived yesie— lay in 
first-rate condition. My wife is much jileased with them. 
G. N. b..YCE. 
