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L. L. MAV & CO., ST. PAUL, MINN. 
TOBACCO. 
In making tip onr list of rarietles we hare endeuTorcd to jslve only such sort*, as were of special merit and eertatr 
to giTe satlslaction. 
0(7I<TT7KE- — Usoally the seed is sown at early as possible in the spring after all danger of firosts is past. It it 
a good plan to bam brush, rubbish or something of this sort in the spring on the ground intended for use as a seed bed, and then dig afltl 
thoronghly pulver.ze the earth to a depth of 12 or 15 inches, and mix asbos in with the soil. The seed shoald be sown after that, and given B 
very light covering. When the plants attain a height of 5 or O inghes they may safely be transplanted into rows 4 feet apart each way. CnT 
livate thoronghly, keeping the ground frie from weeds. One ounce will sow 25 feet sqaare. producing enough plants for one acre. 
CONWBOTICTTT SKEB LEAF— Best adapted to the clim.ite of the Middle and Northern States, as it is hardier and endures cold better 
than other sorts. Pkt. 5o, oz. 20o. Vi lb. 70c. 
HSSTBB — A favorite variety, originated in Granville. N. C, superior to all yellow varietje8,recommended by Mr. Brunette, of Jefferson, Wis., 
as one of the best for general cultivation. Fkt. 6o, o«. 26e, % lb. 76o. 
WHITE BTTBLEY— Best adapted to the Northern and Western States, 1 he seed we offer is of an improved type and far snperior to the 
common White Hurley being offered by some firins at a low price. Pkt. lOc. oz. 36o, % lb. SI. 25. 
STEBLING— Rijwns early, best adapted to the Northern Stntcs or any part of the country that is apt to have early frosts; makes the 
silkiest of wrapwrs and sweetest of fillers, Pkt. 5o, oz 25c, lb. 75c. 
LITTLE ORONOKO— Best adapted to the Middle and Southern States; leaf Is long and of good depth, small stem. It will also stand ic 
the hill after ripening without injury of becoming over-ripe. Planters can rely on this seed to produce the very best type procurable. Pkt. 5o, 
BICp'^&AVANA^^onsidered in the Sonth one of the best that can be grown; a heavy cropper, fine flavor, and the earliest cigar variety tc 
mature and ripen. Will make two crops from one planting in the South. Pkt. 5e, OZ. 8t)c, %X0. 76o. 
BULLION— A stately, brood-leaved, well formed, fine fiberid sort, with the form and the habit of the Hester. Pkt. lOc, OB. 60o, % lb. $1.60. 
BONANZA — A White Bnrley cross on Yellow oronoko. Makes fine wrappers, fillers and cutters; it stands the vicissitude of the seasos, 
better than the Btirley. Pkt. lOo, oz. 60c, V* lb. $1,60. 
RUBBER PLANT SPRINKLER (Straight Neck). 
PRUNING KNIFE. We offerherewlth a thoronghly Srst-class make, ana one that 
has been sold lor years past at a high pace all over the conn- 
try. It is made by one of the most reliable firms in the business, and the material used is 
the very best that can be secured. Price, postpaid, 66c 
These rubber plant sprinklers have been 
in greatdemand the past few years, and 
people who aregrowing plants in the house begin to realize they are almost a necessity, as any portion of the 
\ plHntcau be sprinkled without difficulty and without danger of throwing the water all over the room. 
\ T (ley are made of the very be>t grade of 1 nbber, and are very desirable. Price, 90o poetpaid. NOTE. — 
We can also supply the bent neck rubber sprinkh r es shown in ihc illustration, for $1, lO postpaid. This 
is particularly valuable where one wishes to spray the lower side of the foliage on plants, 
STERILIZED SHEEP HANURE. (The New Fertilizer), jw^i^ prepared from the fresh 
^ ' droppings of grain-fed sheep, is 
thoroughly steriliied and sifted to remove all foreign matter, foul seeds, etc., dried, pulverizi-d and rendered Flant Sprinkler, 
odorless in process of manufacture. It is far superior to the sun-dried ariicle,made from grass-fed sheep, 
which is offered by many dealers, as it contairs a higher percentage of plant food ingredients. It makes a most excellent 
dressing for lawns, rendering them green and thrifty. Jt should be applied in the early spring at the rate of 1 lb. to 10 square 
feet of lawn. It makes an excellent fertilizer for roses, chrysanthemums and all ilowcring plants, bringing them into blooa 
quickly and increasing the size and quantity of the blossoms. For this purpose it Isusually applied in liquid form, using 1 lb, 
to 5 gallons of water. Iteao also be used for all garden vegetables and plants, and can be applied either in the row or hltl 
when planting or later as atop dressing. By express or freight, price S6 lb, sack, 50o; 60 lb. sack, 86o; lOO lb. sack, $1.60. Prices 
Bent Neck 
Flant Sprinkler. 
on larger quantities quoted on application. 
BOWKER'S FOOD FOR FLOWERS (The 
Standard Plant Food). for^pfln?; 
grown in the house, garden or coneervfttory ; clean, 
odorlesfi, and producing early and abundant blossoms, 
and healtbv. fujLuriant plants. One small packajrc is 
eaOQgb for ihirty plants fort href months. Decidedly the 
best dressing for potted plants. SmaU packages, S5c: 
larR« packaff es, 45o, poetpaid. By express, small 
paokaeres, l6o ; lar^e packages, 25o. 
HAMMOND'S SLUG SHOT, 
potent lasecticides and most soluble plant food. \\ hen 
you order your seeds, if yon have not tried Ham- 
mond's Slug Shot, order a five or ten-pound package, 
and use it as per directions given with each package. 
Not prepaid. 6 lb. 35o, lO lbs. 660, 60 lbs. $3.00. 
100 lbs. $5.00. 
APHm PliNIC An entirely new and distinct in- 
rti-niij i-i.<i-iiv. gjcticide for destroying green and 
black fly, thrip, etc., on bouse plants. It is also very 
effective in killing caterpillars on shade and fruit trees. 
It contains no ammonia nor other ingredients which 
cause injury to delicate plants when heavy tobacco 
smoke is used. Each can contains one dozen rolls, 
enough for twentv-five applications in a large room. 
Price per can, $1.00 postpaid, or 8O0 by express. 
Many varieties are easily grown. It should also be remembered .that while some kinds spront at 
once, others require several weeks, and a few lie dormant a whole season. Evergreen seeds 
should be kept in cool, dry sand. Those with hard shells like the locust should be planted in the atitnmn. American elm, silver 
maple and a few other sorts ripen their seed early in the summer, and, if gathered and planted soon after they fall from the tree, will make flnt 
plants the same season. The seeds of other Deciduous trees should be planted from the middle of April to the middle of May in drills abotit two 
feet apart, and covered about half an inch in depth. 
evCROREEN TREE SEEDS. DECIDUOUS TREC SEEDS. 
TSASB KABK. 
FOREST TREE SEEDS. 
Balsam Fir-Oii. 25o, lb. $2.0O. 
Norway Spruce— Oz. 20c, lb. $1.26. 
Nordmann's Fir— Ob 2.0c. lb. $2.00. 
Austrian Pine— O2. 20c, lb. $2.00. 
Scotch Pine— Oz. 20c, lb. $1.75. 
American Arbor Vitae—Oz.2&c, lb $2.26. 
Norway Mciple— Oz. lOc, lb. $1 OO. 
Sycamore Inaple—Oz lOc, lb. $1.00, 
Box Elder— Oz. lOc, lb. 50c. 
White Asn— Oz. lOc, lb. 75o. 
White American Birch- Oz. ESo . lb. $2.60, 
Hardv Catalpa— Oz. U)o. lb. $1.00. 
Hawthorn— Oz. 1 Oc. lb. $1 .CO. 
NOTE— No Order will be filled for less than one ounce of any one variety. 
Black Thorn— Oz. 36c, lb. $3. 5a 
European Ash— Oz. 15o, lb. 81.50. 
Honey Locust- Oz. lOc, lb. 75o, 
American Linden— Oz. lOo, lb. $1.00. 
American Elm— Oz. 1 5c, lb. $1.50. 
Busaian Mulberry— Oz. 30c, lb. $2,76. 
Cottonwood Tree— Oz. 20o, lb. $2.00. 
WALKER'S PLANT FOOD. 
In the Excelsior Brand all the elements are con- 
tained necessary to nourish and make beautiful both 
flowers and plants. It is odorless and perfectly 
soluble. No acids or coloring matter used in the 
manufartnre ot this plant food. It is not a stimu- 
lant, bnt a perfect food for flowers in a concen- 
trated form. It wilt make strong, healthy plants, 
make brighter flowers, and prolong the period of 
blooming. 
is.-.».«4..«.,>.< f Nitrogen, - - - 7 per cent. 
»naranteea J Available Phosphoric Acid 18 p?rcent. 
y Analysis, j^p^^^,^ j-^Q . . . 11 percent. 
More than fthree times as much actual plant 
food for the money than in any now on the market. 
Small size box, tuflicent for 25 ordinary sized plants 
6 months, 25o, postpaid. Large size box, sumcient 
for 2il ordinary sized plants one year, 60c. post- 
paid 
PEARL GRIT FOR POULTRY. 
No poultry raiser can afibrd to be withont Xht 
celebrated Pearl Grit which has bee me so popular 
the last two years. Ana'y.sis shows it contains over 
J*5 percent, carbonate of lime. 
Bead the following : 
Odei-i., ILI,., March 27, 1898.— Gentlemen : 1 have 
received the Pearl Grit, and fed ^ame to my fowls, 
it made a wonderfnl change in eggs', both in number 
and hardness of shell, I shall never be without it. One' 
of my neighbors has 120 hens, and be only received 
twenty-eight to thirty eggs a day. I gave him twenty 
pounds of Pearl Grit to try. The third day after be 
started to feed the Grit he received 90 to 110 eggs s 
day. Yours truly, J. G. HANK. 
Price by fr<-ight— GRADB A : Large size for ehicken«. 
25 lb. bag, 65o. lOO lb $1 .50, 20O lbs. $2.25. 
GKADB B: Crushed smaller for little chicks, same 
price. ' 
Not less than 26 pounds will be shipped. 
