AND 
TWCINTICin CENTURY CATALOGUE 
rOR THE GARDEN, EIELD AND PARM. 
TO OUR FRIENDS AND PATRONS. 
Ja presenting our TWENTIETH CENTURY FAR^i AND FLORAL GUIDE we desire to thank our many kind Mends ior their 
patronage in the past and shall always endeavor to merit a continuance of the same. From all parts of the world we bare re- 
ceived gratifying testimonials andieel that our NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS have proved all that we bare claimed, that is they 
were superior to any other seeds, being hardier, earlier and more productive. In making up our catalogue we bare endeavored to 
make it as comprehensive and attractive as possible, at tlie same time aroiding the exaggerated descriptions which arc so preva- 
lent among some seedsmen. We hare given honest descriptions and aimed to make our catalogue a thoroughly reliable book to 
be consulted on its own merits. We desire to call particular attention to the many new varieties of seeds, plants and fruits which 
ive offer, and in making up our selections we have listed only such varieties as we felt would give our patrons entire satisfaction 
bmce hrst entering the seed business we have made a specialty of northern grown stocks, endeavoring to supply our patrons with 
seed of the highest germina ting quality and the purest types. In placing your ordets with us you may rest assured that they will 
receive prompt and careful attention and that all ol our patrons will receive the very best tSat can be produced. In conclusion 
we tender you our benrty congratulations for the new year. May it be a bappy and prosperous one to you and yours. 
Verv respectfully, 
' L. L. MAY .t CO. 
„ ^ , PLEASE READ BEFORE ORDERING 
Our faoilitles for handling the immense business with which we 
are favored are tinequaled. 
Our Northern Grown Seeds are acknowledged to be superior 
to all others, being earlier, hardier and more productive. 
Small Fruita.— We desire to call particular attention to this 
class of stock. Owing to Jimited space we have been obliged to list 
only a very few of the choicest varieties. 
Seed P'-tatoes. — We are probably the largest growers of Seed 
Potatoes in the Northwest, and list a few of the best varieties. 
Our Plants, Roses, etc., have, owing to their size and strength, 
rapidly advanced in popularity, and as growers of plants we areaec- 
oad to none. 
Our mode of packing' plants for safe transportation is unequaled. 
We have spent considerable time in experimenting with long ship- 
ments, and guarantee the safe arrival m good condition of every 
plant we ship, uo matter to what part of the world they are sent. 
We test all our seeds as soon as received from our growers, 
before an ounce of it is accepted, thus ascertaining the germinating 
qualities of the seed. 
The Trial Orounds are situated but a short distance from our 
art-houses, \>ihere we test the trueness of the type as well as germi- 
.1 :xtion. 
Freight rates are very low from this point. St. Paul being the 
largest railroa'i center in the Northwest, gives us a great advantage. 
We grow our seeds and do not rely on the open market as do a 
great many so called seedsmen. In close proximity to St. Panl we 
have extensive farms devoted to the raising of nearly all kinds of 
.seed. Of course, some varieties do better in other sections, such Seeds 
we have grown for us by special growers. 
Your order, no matter hew large or small, will always receive 
our prompt and careful attention. 
Post Office Money Orders may be obtained at nearly all post- 
oflBces at a small cost. This is a good way to send money. 
Drafts on St. Paul, New York or OmcaKO can be obtained at 
any bank and are perfectly safe. 
Express Money Orders can be had at the offices of the Ameri- 
can. United States, Adams, Northern Pacific, Wells, Fargo & Co., 
Great Northern, or any other express company. * 
Begistered Letters cost but lO'Cents, and" money should be sent 
in this way in case it cannot be sent by any of the above methods. 
When remittances are not made according to these direo- 
tions, we disclaim all responsibility. 
XT. S. Postage Stamps accepted for sums less than^l.OO. 
Don't forget your name, postofflce and state. 
Order early. — To those ordering seed in bulk we adrise sendin* 
their orders as early in the season as possible; by so doing. they can 
have their seeds shipped by fa.st freight and thus save the express 
charges. It will pay our friends to remember this. 
Personal Checks. — Do not send personal checks as we are 
obliged to pay for collecting same and will therefore have to deduct 
this charge from j-our order. 
Express and Freight. — Many of our customers do not stop to 
consider the difference between express and freight charges, and fre- 
quently order large quantities of seed by express when it could be 
sent by fast freight just as well, and at a much less expense. The 
express rates are naturally very much higherthanthefreight. Please 
remember this and give directions accordingly. 
May's Seeds Postpaid. ^'"5 prices quoted in our catalogue we prepay postage on all seeds ordered by packet, ounce, quarter 
*^ pound, pound, pmt or quart. On seeds m larger qutntities, or offered by express or freight purchaser 
pays the charges 
riav'S Seeds are Tested. ''"''•f'r?'""<'stli<^P"'-chaser a grade of seeds of the highest possible Rerminatioa,as no seeds are ac 
ceptcd by us from our g rowers unless they show the highest percentage of growth. 
received from our customers who were surprised 
fruits which were sent with their order. 
We are Seed Growers. ?^ *''!? mean that we do not buy our seeds on the open market, as do manv seed firtns .-.t the present 
. ^ y T:* "^ " 7* "f" time, but grow them ourselves. We know it will pay vou to order Mav's Seeds as vou \' ill then avoid 
the disappomtment wh.ch so often follows the sowing of seeds that are purchased from commission dealers throught the country seeds which 
»g many cases have been under the counter for years and are worse than worthless to a gardener or farmer. counirv , setus wmcn 
Seeds Free J^^t'^is are sent with each order, and many arc the kind letters we have 
and delighted with the present of some new and choice seeds, plants or f 
The Best is None Too Good for Our Patrons. 
And we realize this as iniuh as anv ofourlargcst market gardeners, 
regarding the purity of their seeds than we are, but still, like all other seedsman, weTo no"'^v?an? ™n\ee ^x^ress *l°r"mXd' l^Tlll 
?«sorsoU anVc^r^f^l\h%^^ the, ,„„8t be returned at once. We cannot warrant them as'^too much ^depenMs on III 
season, sou and care given tbem, and every person of judgment can see this as well as our^eIve8. h = 
