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L. L.MAy& CO., ST. PAUL, MINN. 
The First Thirty-two Pages ofthio Catalogue Contain our Twentieth Century NoveltUs and 8peci4»lfy lAtt. 
Don't Fail to Bead, 
German— WuSfat^^Welone. 
Spanish— Melon Muscatel. 
MtdK MELONS. 
French — Melon Muscade 
Swedish — Muskat Melon. 
r,,l't-ttra. Select a light, sandy, rich soil and after all danger of 
V>UILUrC« frost is over and the gronnd has become warm and dry, 
plant in hills four to five feet apart each way, six to twelve seeds to the 
hill. When up and all danger of iiibects is past, pull out a" but three 
plants. Cultivate until the vines cover the ground, and pinch the ends 
of the growing shoots to induceearly fruiting. Ashes, lime.or even road 
dust is excellent to sift over the young plants when the dew is onto 
urevcnt the attack of insects. A few hills for early use may be had by 
sowing in hot-bed on pieces of sod or in pots. The seeds may also be 
started out of doors, under hand frames or glasses. The quality of 
melons of all varieties is largely dependent upon conditions of prowth 
and ripening. Unhealthy vines or unfavorable weather produce fruit of 
comparatively pf>nr value. ^ ja j 
WINTER PINEAPPLE— The longrest keeping', finest flavored 
melon in the world. For description, see List of our Novelties and 
^'mAy's^ NETTED GEM— A favorite everywhere. They ripen extra 
early and grow to an average weitjht of one and a quarter pounds. The 
aesh is thick, sweet, juiev, fine grained, and of a light green color. Skin 
a deep ereen, and heaviiy ribbed and netted. Asa rule the melons are 
almost solid, and will keep for nearly a week after picking. The seed 
we offer ia carefully selected, and will give perfect satisfaction. 
Pkt, 5c, oz. luc, Vi lb. 20c, lb. 55c. 
LARGE HACKENSACK— A very popular market variety oi 
larKe size; densely covered with a coarse netting. Flesh, green, thick 
rather coarse, a"nd wonderfully sweet and of the most delicious 
flavor. It is largely grown by market gardcnersintbe vicrnity of largt 
cities, as its fine appearance always commands a ready sale. As wili 
be seen by our illustration of Hackensack.it is almost round in shape 
and somewhat flattened at each cud. The vines are vigorous and 
enormously productive. Pkt. 5c, oz. lOc, Vilb. 20c, lb. 5&c. 
EXTRA EARLY HACKENSACK— This is a variety possessinj; 
all of the good qualities of the Large Hackensack, but by careful 
selection a strain has been secured which will ripen about a week ot 
ten days earl.er than the old variety, making it more desirable whcrr 
an extra early large melon is required. Pkt 6c, oz- lOc, ?4lD. ^c. 
'^ACJME or BALTIMORE— An excellent shipping melon, which is 
largely grown in the vicinitv of large cities in the East, for hotel and 
restaurant use. As will be seen by our illustration, the fruit is o( 
medium size, oval inshape, and slightlyribbed at the stem, end ribbed 
and covered when ripe with a heavy netting. The flesh is green, 
thick, tender and of a sweet, sugary flavor. . A standard melon that 
invariably gives satisfaction for home or market purposes. Pkt 
5CjOZ. 10c, % lb. 20c, lb. eOc. j . • 
TIP TOP— Certainly a fine melon, and yet, while in our own 
opinion it does not equal our Golden Triumph, still it is preferred to 
it by many who have grown both varieties. The flesh is a rich 
yellow, thick, very sweet and iuicy. It is a thoroughK- good melon 
and one that will please you. Pkt. 5o, oz. lOo, >41b. 20c, %lb. 30c 
lb. 50o, postpaid. . . . , ^ • 
WHITE JAPAJf — .\nother valuable favorite, very much admircri 
in many sections. Outside skin very light colored and smooth. In 
side flesh very thick, fine light color; rich, delicious musky flavor, 
very early. Sells well, and will please you for all purposes. Be sun 
and try it. Pkt. 5c. oz. lOc. % lb. 80c, H lb. 30c, lb. 50o. 
SKILLMAN'S NETTED — In form rounuish oval, flesh 
a rich dicp green, very swcctand fine grained. Extensive 
ly grown for private use as it ripens extra early, and ts 
usually in maturity several days before melons are in thr 
market. Pkt. 5c, oz. lOc, Vi lb. 20c, lb. 65c. 
MONTREAL NUTMEO — Fruit of the largest sizr 
often attaining a weisht of twenty pounds ; shape nearlT 
round, flattened at the ends, deeply ribbed, flesh remark 
ably thick, green, melting and of the finest flavor. Pkt 
6c,oz. 10c. Vilb. 15c, 'Alb. 25o, lb. 45c. 
NEWPORT— A remarkably early green-fleshed variety 
that is attracting a great deal of attention in the East at 
the present time. The melons are almost round in shape, 
with a dull green exterior, changing as they ripen to u 
beautiful golden shade. The skin is slightly ribbed and 
closely netted. It is a heavy yielder, and very desirable fo' 
family use. Pkt. 10c. oz. 15c, % lb. 35c, lb. $1.00. 
TEXAS CANNON BALL— Claimed by large grow- 
ers in the South to be the best melon for shipping 
that has ever been introduced. Texas Cannon 
Ball is almost perfectly round, averages about eight inches in diameter, and is heavily 
netted. The flesh is a light green, tender and wonderfully sweet. It ripens fluilc 
early, and continues in bearing for some time. The rind is tough enabling It to 
stand a great amount of rough bandUng without injury. Pkt. 5c, oz. lOc, % It). 20c, 
^\lINNESOTA PERPECTION—The largest of all the Mnsk Melons. Often weighs 
25 lbs. This is the grandest Musk Melon ever introduced, grows to an enormous size 
frequently weighing over 25 lbs. The flesh, which is exceedingly sweet, is ot a light 
"rcen shade. The rind is tough, and stands shipping better than any vanety we 
have ever grown. We cannot too highly recommend Perfection, either for 
private or market use. In productiveness it excels all other sorts, and many growers 
who hnve tried Perfection will raise no other kind. Pkt. lOc, oz. loc, % lb. 4O0. 
lb. »1.00. 
May's Seeds Postpaid. 
At the prices quoted in our Catalogue we prepay postage on all seeds ordered by Packet ounce, quarter po^^^ 
pound, pint or quart. On seeds in larger quantities, or offered by express or freight, purchasers pays the charges- 
