L. L^AW^ CC^, ST. PAUL, MINN. 
May's Twentieth Century List of Novelties and Specialties 
In orescntitiK otir CataloEue this season we hare aimed to place before the public a stlectloa of new and choice varieties of Vegctahle and 
owe?Seeds also a number of rare plants of late introduction, feeling assured nil are of sterling merit and will prove <or our customers varie- 
tlCT worthr of their attention and cultivation. Having given them a thorough trial, we recommend them as leaders in their different classes. 
M^ney makers for the gardener, delight to the flower lover, and satisfaction to the consumer. The first 32 pages of our book we devote solely 
to thlse new an.l tri. d varieties, illustrating with o marlted degr^ee of correctness and describing their merits in a trae and concise manner. 
Com mencing on page 33 .,ar General Ust of Vepeta^^ and Flower_Seeds maybe found, followed by our immense stock of Plants, R.o»e8. etc.. j 
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embracing the standard vurieties. all of merit 
CABAGANA ARBORESOENS, or SIBEBIAN PEA TBEE.— In introducing this valuable hardy tree, we do so feeling assorc.j the 
advantages gained, particularly in our prairie sections, w ill be speedily realized as a matter of economy and extreme usefulness. The great 
merit of this beautiful shrub not only lies in its attractive appearance as a lawn shrub, but serves as a wind-break or hedge, having^a dense 
mass of pea-shaped flowers of a delicate yellow, tinted to a deep orange (which raighl be truly called the tree of gold), blooming in the early 
-nring and throwing forth its sweet scented odor, which can be detected a long distance. The extreme hardiness of this wondertnl tree makes j 
all the more valuable, being a native of Northern Russia. We believe Prof. Saunders, of the Experimental Farms at Ottawa, Canada, was Uie 
first to realize the great merit of ihe Caragana, and from these extensive tests have been made throughout Manitoba with gratifying re^n*. 
Trees of this Tariety were planted in 1890 on the Experimental Farm at Indian Head, Northwest Territory, Canada, and have stood the 
severity of that climate without Injury, and in fact out of a large collection of different varieties of torelgn Importation of shrubs the CaragaM 
continues to give the best satisfaction for single lawn specimens. 
"Wind-Breaks or Hedges. — The Caragana is a very 
hardy ornamental deciduous tree or shrub attaining a height 
Of 15 feet. When required for a hedge, this variety, trimmed 
when young, can be readily shaped and a very dense hedge can 
be obtained to corrall stock. Flowers yellow, borne in clus- 
ters: leaves re«erabliug something the shape of the Locust, 
the leaflet ending in a ^hort, sharp point. It is of easiest cul- 
ture in sandy soils, S')w the seed in the spring in rowa two 
Inches deep and three inches apart. Thin out and transplant. 
One ounce contains about 1000 seeds, realizing in a short 
time a large number of plants. Transplant Irom one foot 
to eighteen inches apart. Our stock of this valuable seed is 
Bmited. We will fill all orders in rotation, and when our 
•opply is exhausted we will advise our patrons of the fact 
and give them the option of having their money refunded or 
sen'^ing the seed one year later, when we will have an abund- 
ance of this valuable variety to disseminate more freely. 
PBICE— Pkt. 15c, containing' about 25 seeds: oz. $1.00, 
%lb. $8 00, lb. $10 00. 
•'aMPELOPSIS ENdELMANII. — Undoubtedly one of 
tbe hardiest climbers grown. In appearance it greatly re- 
sembles the well-known Veitchii or Boston Ivy, which in some 
sections does not give satisfaction on account of dying back 
more or less, especially in the North and Western sections of 
otjr country. In the Engclmanii we have thelSamc charming 
qualification of Veitcliii, but by far a more robust grower 
and one which will stand the severity of our most vigorous 
winter without injury. It grows rapidly to aheight of^20 or 
80 feet, and will cling" to brick, wood or stone. It bears an Im- 
mense mass of foliage the entire length of vine. Leaves are of 
a bright glossy green, changing in the autumn to a beautiful 
^tade of crimson. It is especially adapted for trellis, 
rookary , etc. . or covering uusiarhtly walls. Strongr plants 
•So eaoh, 2 for 26o, per doz. $ 1 GO, postpaid. 
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