L. L. MAY & CO., ST. PAUL, MINN. 
The Flrat T:Urtij- Two Pages of this Catalogue Contain our Twentieth Century Novelties and Spedrxlty 
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Geruan — (5urfe. French— Concombre. 
Swedish— Gurka. Spanish — Cohorabro. 
Cucumbers need a warm, sandy soil, and should not be planted in open ground until the 
weather is settled and warm, as they will not thrive until the ground is thoroughly warmed. 
Sprinkle the young plants with fine ashes, plaster, or air-slacked lime to protect them from bugs. 
Rill TIIRF "1 dozen seeds to a hill, covering half an inch deep. After the plants are started, 
1 r P"" t""* three or four of the strongest. The middle of June is early enough to 
plant foi pickling. Make the hills about six feet apart. For early cucumber's the hot bed is neces- 
sary, but the simplest and surest way to produce a tolerable early crop of the best kind is, where it 
"designed to place a hill, dig a hole about eighteen inches deep and three feet across; into this put 
a barrow of fresh manure and cover with a small box-like frame, on the top of which place a couple 
of lights of glass. When the plants grow keep the earth drawn up to the stems. Water and give 
air. A.s fast as the cucumbers attain a suitable sizt. thcT should be tikcn from the vine, whether 
required for use or not, as their ripening soon dcstroj s the vine's fruitfulness. 
,i-r»^A,"^?.^A"^°^^'^^ PICKLINa, the best of all Cucumbers for pickling purposes; 
g^A.'iX?r^M; CRISP; WHITE WONDEK, a splendid white variftJrMAY'^ 
GARDEN GEM, the finest Cucumber for slicing; EARLY PRIZE, the greatest forcing 
Cucumberever offered, extra early bearer, a vigorous grower and of splendid shape and 
quality; JAPANESE CLIMBING CUCUMBER; EMERALD CUCUMBER, for description 
sec list of Novelties and Specialties. 
EVERGREEN— Introduced several years ago and at once recognized as a valuable sort for 
either pickling or slicing. It is remarkably hardy and withstands drouth better than most any 
other variety, bearing profusely from early summer until the vines are killed by frost. One of the 
largest growers states that it will outvield any of the old standard sorts four to one. When fuUv 
npe it is of a yellow color. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, Vi lb. 26c, lb. 75c. 
STANDARD VARIETIES OF CUCUMBERS. 
AMERICAN PICKLING — For several years past we have made tests of different cucumbers 
for pickling purposes and believe in American Pickling and May's Favorite we have the very best 
varieties that can be procured. This is of fine form, solid, of excellent quality and combines all the 
good^oints necessary to produce a valuable pickling cucumber. Pkt. lOo, oz. SOc, ii lb. 50c, lb. 
EARLY CLUSTER — A vigorous growing variety usually produc- 
ing the bulk of the crop near the root and in clusters. It is a good tabla 
variety and very excellent for pickling purposes. Fruit short, dark 
green, but paler at the blossom end. The favorite in many sections of 
the country. Pkt. 6c, oz. 10c, H »>• 20c, hi lb, 80o, lb. 50c. 
EARLY RUSSIAN— An extra early variety that yields heavilv in 
all seasons. The fruit is from 3 to 4 inches long, thick, oval, somewhat 
pointed at each end, and covered with fine small spines. Although it is 
a most excellent table sort we have found it very poor for pickling pur- 
poses. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. SOc, lb. SOc, lb. 65c. ' 
IMPROVED LONG GREEN— This is nndonbtedly more largely 
crown than any other variety. It is always a splendid quality, grows 
from 15 to 20 inches in length, and although when picked early is valu- 
able for pickling purposes, is more extensively grown for table use. The 
vines are strong growers and the fruit is produced in great abundance, 
making it a most desirable sort for market gardeners or private use. 
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, Vi lb. 20c, % lb. 30o, lb. SOc. 
JERSEY PICKLING— Popular in many of the Eastern states as a 
pickling sort. It is intermediate between the long and short green, 
formine a rather long, slender, cylindrical cucumber, which is crisp, ten- 
der and of excellent quality. Pkt. 5c, oz. lOo, >4 lb. 20o, % lb. 30o, 
lb. 55c. 
Btbschebh CtrculiBBK, 
BOSTON PICKLING OR GREEN'S PROLIFIC— Extensively 
used for pickling by farmers and those who plant largely for pickling 
purposes. The fruit is very smooth and symmetrical, cvlindrical and 
bright green in color, and produces In the greatest abundance. These 
cucumbers seldom attain a size too large for pickling use. Pkt. 6c, oz. 
lOo, Vi lb. 200, Vi lb. 35c, lb. SOc. ^ » * • 
CHICAGO OR "WBSTERFIELD PICKLING— Largely grown 
by market gardeners in the vicinity of Chicago, and used by many oi 
the largest pickling factories in preference to any other sort. The h-uit 
taofmcdium length, rather pointed at each end with quite large and 
prominent spines. Color rich deep green. 
20, Va lb. 35c, lb, 65o. 
Pkt. 5c, oz. lOc, Vi lb. 
EARLY FRAME — Valuable for either pickling or to be used as 
sliced cucumbers. The plants are hardy, vigorous and enormously 
productive. Fruit straight, small at each end, bright green, and the 
flesh is tender, solid and very crisp. Pkt. 6o, oz. lOo, % lb. 20o. H 
lb. SOc, lb. 56c. 
MEDIUM GREEN— Desirable for extra early use for slicing or 
for pickling purposes. It is a very handsome cucumber, in shape be- 
tween the White Spine and Long Green but always very thick 
through almost to the very ends, and unusually uniform in size. In 
color it is a rich green, flesh crisp, tender and of good quality. It 
is a sort that is certain to give satisfaction wherever grown. Pkt. 
5c, oz. lOo, Vi lb. SOc, Vi lb. 35c, lb. eOc. 
■WHITE SPINE EXTRA LONG— Similar to Imp. White Spine 
variety, but much longer and some later. Pkt. 5o, oz. lOo, 14 lb. 
15c, Vi lb. 30c, lb. 50c. 
TAILBY'S HYBRID— Good variety. In size it is larger than 
the White Soine. often growing to the length of twelve inches; heavy 
cropper. Pkt. 5o, oz. 10c, % lb. 16c. % lb- SOc, lb. 60c. 
WHITE SPINE. IMPROVED— This, a favorite maAet va- 
riety, belongs to the short growing section, producing fruit of 
medium size, from six to 8 inches in length and two to three inches 
in diameter. It is a handsome fruit, deep green, llcsh crisp and fine 
flavor, and is the main early variety planted in the South for mar- 
ket purposes. Pkt. 5c, OZ. 10c, V4 lb. SOc, Mi lb. 35c, lb. 56c. 
GHERKINS — Small, oval-shaped, prickly variety; grown ex- 
clusively for pickles; should be pickled when young and tender. Pkt. 
5c, oz. lOc, \i lb. 25c, lb. 0Oc. 
$1 .00 buys the new 
DOUBLE-TUBE LIGHTNING 
Insect Exterminator 
Babi.« 
Curam. 
Props ' Ir 
used, it ki IB, 
drives away 
andeztermi- 
nates all in- 
sects obnox- 
ious to yov r- 
selfyouraj-V 
mals or yoor 
crops. 
The Double Tube 
Lightning Insect Ex- 
terminator No. 2 for 
1899, is made with double 
tube, and is double the capac- 
ity of any sprayer made, cover- 
ing a radius of 2V4 square feet, pro- 
ducing two large sprays with one opera- 
tion. Also made in copper or galvanized 
reservoir, which will not rust or cor- 
rode. A tablespoonful of Paris Green 
and two quarts of water will successful- 
ly bill 2.000 hills of potato bugs, all 
sizes. CAUTION— Always seetheleath- 
er plunger is kept well oiled. Occasion- 
ally this should be taken outandcleaned 
as this forms the air suction aiid does all the work. Always 
clean and dry the reservoir before putting away. iPrice, $1. 
May's Se^js Prepaid. 
At the prices quoted in our Catalogfue we prepay postage on all seeds ordered by packet, ounce, quarter pound, 
poun<^, pint or quart. On seeds in larger quantities, or offered by express or freight, purchaser pays the charges. 
