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L. L. MAY & CO., ST. PAUL, M/NN. 
NOVELTIES. 
■ f<a| VPUA CIMnCKII iCbenWe Pleat). One of the most beantifal and sensatl.>nal 
nliflLlirill l9nllliCl\l plants introduced in many years. It i» of strong, free growth 
anU branching habit, with lar^e, dark green leaves. The flower spikes which appear in paii s from 
the axils or oaae of the leaves grow from two to three feet in length. They are of a brighi 
velvety crimson color, mixing among the beautiful green foliage with charming effect The plant 
blooms the year round, and is as easily grown as a Coleus dimply requiring a warm temperomrr 
to developeits full beauty. Price, 40c each, 8 for 91.00. 
THE HARDY "MEMORIAL ROSE" (Rosa Wichuraiana'. 
It is difficult to conceive anvthing more appropriate, beautiful and enduring for covering 
gravcsand plots in cemeteries than the Hardy jlemoriai Sose. It creeps along the ground alfflosi 
ns closely as aa Ivy, growing ten feet in one season, and forming a dense mat of very dark green 
lustrous foliage. The flowers are produ-^ed in lavish profusion, in clusters, on the ends of the short 
side branches, after tne June Roses are past, from the first week in July throughout the month, and 
sparingly for the rest of the season. They are sinale, pare white, with a golden yellow disc, tive te 
■iz inches in circumference, and have the strong fragrance of the Banksia Rose*. The contrast be 
tween the satiny white of the petals and the golden yellow disc is sharp and pleasing, and is one 
of the distinctive charms of the beautiful Hardy Memorial Bose, and they fairly cover the entirf 
plant when in bloom, a mass of great snowflakcs w ith the rich, dark green showing here and there 
Planted in the Rose garden, alone or among other Roses, and trained upright to a stake, it may be 
had from three to six feet high, as desired, and it will send spravs of flowers drooping downward, 
making tne prettiest sight imaginable. Trained over a gateway it forms a perfect bower, or H 
can be trained to a fence or house with equal success. Asa pot plant it is unique and beautiful, in 
short it is the most useful and unique of all roses. It has been largely used throughout the famoat 
park system of Boston for covering rocky slopes, embankments and such places as it was desirable 
to cover quickly with verdure. It quickly adapts itself to nil conditions of growth, whether 
barren soil, rocky ledge, fertile garden, shady nook or sun-kisi-ed slope, and no more fitting place 
can be found for it than running thrcragb the grass. Price 15o each, or 40o each for stronv 
two-year old plants postpaid. 
ACALYPHA 8ANDBKI. 
HYBRID WICHU- 
RAI^NA ROSES. 
The hatfit of these roses is 
(the same as tlic Memorial 
Rose. The growth is creep- 
ing, and they can be used to 
©over graves, stems of trees, 
irdlises and for any other 
limtlar purpose. They arc 
very hardy, and will stand 
any climate or expostirc.. 
They thrive well in the poor- 
est soilorou a gravel bank. 
The foliage is finely cnt, of 
ft, leathery substance, shin> 
ing as if Yarnished, not sub- 
t'ct to mildew or insects, 
ot keeps its full beaut y al- 
most until Christmas. A 
two or three year old plant 
will produce several thou- 
sand most eTcquistte blos- 
4oms which are deliciously 
fragrant and lasting. Price 
t5o each, or 40o each for 
•tronff 2-year old plants, 
postpaid* 
TRIUMPH— This grand 
rose is of free growth, 
(nxuriant foliage, and pro- 
duces large clusters of 
doable pure white llowers, 
two inches in diameter, 
beautifully imbricated and 
well formed, very sweet 
•cented. 
PAVORITB— This is the 
most vigorous plant of the 
act. The long brancJiing 
shoots are covered with asparagus sprbngbk!. 
dense bright green foliage. The double llowers are over two inches in diameter, aiKi 
Qf a bcautilul rose color, similar to the Brid'-sznaid, and deliciously fragrant. 
PERFECTION— This is a gem, growing fieely close to the ground, and haYinj.; 
multitudes of the most perfectly formed double flowers, about one and a half inches in 
fliamcter.'soft blush pink at tips, changing to white. It lasts a long time in pcrtection. 
ROAMER— A hybrid between the Bweetbrier. and carries tliese characteristics in 
bloom, while the growth partakes n.ore of the Wlohuraiana. The single flowers are 
nearly two inches in diain -ter, bright ri^h pink, with almost a white centre which 
lightens up the orange-red stamens. 
Th c "-et of n bo ve four varieties should be in every garden, and they will prove more valu- 
fible than the celebrated Crimson Rambler, as they arc more vigorous growers. 
N3PHR0LEPIS BOSTONIENSIS, or BOSTON FERN. 
No fen ever introduced is more worthy of general cultivation than this beautiful 
•pccies. It is a vaiiety of sword fern with long, drooping fronds, which in well 
developed plants attain a length of from four to six feet. This drooping habit 
makes ita splemiid plant to grow on a table or pedestal, and renders it exceedingly 
valnalile for hanging baskets. The foliage and stems are exceedingly free from the 
attacks of insects. It is of most rapid and graceful growth, and thrives well in any 
atm'isphere if given an abundance of water. We offer nice plants with three or four 
fronds at 25c each, postpaid. L.are:er plants by express at 50o to $3.0d each. 
TWO GRAND NEW CARNATIONS. 
f«FNPRAI MAfpa Gronnd color, deep brilliant scarlet overlaid with 
ULillLilATtLi I IniiCiili maroon, making one of the darkest and richest 
Carnations yet seen; fully ns rich and striking as the Meteor rose. Flowers large ; 
under extra culture, blooms have been produced 3 inches across on stems aO inches 
long ; a vigorous grower, and a most profuse bloomer. Price 25o each. 
GU PRAMp We do not hesitate to recommend this as the coming scarlet 
■ lis ulxTlllCi Carnation; a large flowering sort (averaging 3 in.)producing 
both quality and quantity; model in growth, stem, flower and color; comes into 
flower early, and continues an even all season bloomer. Price 26c each. 
ASPARAGUS 
SPRENGERI. 
A very handsome trailing 
plant of recent introduc- 
tion. Of very free and 
vigorous growth, produc 
ing sprays of beautiful 
green, feathery-like foliagt. 
four to fivefeet long. The?"- 
remain green a long time 
after beirigctit, and are ver» 
useful for bouquets, 
wreaths and sprays. It i* 
admirahly adapted for 
hangi>'.g baskets In the 
house as it thrives In a dtt 
atmosphere in almost any 
position. It grows freely 
the entire year, and prr 
duces snial! white star 
shaped flowers which are 
soon followed by bright red 
berries. This forms a jnost 
valuable companio*i for the 
Boston F<4-n, bemg of the 
same easy culture and free- 
dom of growth. Price, 25o 
each. 
THREE GRAND PLANTS 
FOR 76c POSTPAID. 
1 Acalyphu HnndeH 40o 
1 UoHton Fern ISo 
1 Asparagus Sprengeri.. 26o 
Total too 
The<»e Three Jfoveltlen 
for 7i;e Fo.tyald. 
