• CATALOGUE OF SEEDS, PLANTS, BULBS AND FRUITS. 
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Th« First Thirty-two Pages of this Catalogue Contain our Twentieth Century IfoveUiea and Specialty lAst. 
Don't Fail to Iteaa. 
nUSK HELON— Continued. 
EABJliY OBEEN NTTTMEQ — A mcdiam sized, globular-formed variety, which is sliRhtly 
ribbed, the skin is of a rich darlc green, and becomes a yellowish shade when over-ripe, and 
covered almost entirely with broad, shallow netting. The flesh is thick, solid, and of excellent 
flavor. In many parts of ihe country chis is c nsidered the best variety that can be grown for 
the local markets. Pkt. 5c, oz. lOc, 14 lb 20c, lb. eOc. 
BANQUET — Claimt d by many of the largest melon growers in the U. S. to be the most pro- 
ductive variety ever introduced, and said to yield 2r> per cent, more first-class melons to a given 
area than any othtr variety. The melons are medium sized, flattened at both ends, and beauti- 
fully nettetl. The flesh is deep, very sweet, and of a rich sal . -ion color. Our stock of this has b.en 
carefn ly grown and selected, and will be found equal to much of the .so-called "Special Selected 
Seed '• that is oflercd at high prices by some firms. Pkt bo, oz. lOc, '4 lb 20c, lb. 60o. 
\ SURPRISE— This old variety is still highly esteemed by many. Vines hardy and productive ; 
fruit oval, not deeply ribbed, covered with slight patches of netting; skin, yellowish- white ; flesh 
deep salmon color Pkt. 5c, oz. lOo, H lb. 80c, lb 55c. 
LONG YELLOW — Alargcvaricty; long. oval, ileeply ribbed; flesh thick. light salmon colored, 
and of a picnli.ar muskv flavor. This variety is u ed in its green state for mangoes. Pkt 5o, 
OZ. 10c, VI lb. 20o, lb. 55o. 
ROUND YELLOW, same as Long Yellow. 
PRINCES3— -Its shape is nearly round, with heavily netted dark-green skin; the flesh is of a 
deep sulmon color, and in flavor is sweet and luscious beyond description. They ripen early, 
ancf grow to good .size, frc(|ucntly weighing eight to ten pounds each. This is a grand new 
variety which it will pay you to try. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, Vi lb. 20c, lb. 60e. 
EXTRA EARLY CMRON— A decided acipiisition among c:intaU>upes. Earlier than any 
other; large, showy, and of fine flavor. A v ariety which for its early maturity will he found 
profitable bv all market-gardeners, and desirable also in the private garden till others come into 
condition, Pkt. 6c, oz. lOo, Vi lb 20o, lb. 60o. . , , ,. . ^, , , 
EMERALD GEM— This is a new variety of excellent quality ; it is of medium size. The skin, 
white-ribbed, is perfectly smooth and of a deep emerald green color. The flesh is thick and of a suffuse salmon color, and ripens to their green rind. 
It is peculiariycrystah'ne in appearance, and so very juicy and rich that it almost drops to pieces when dipped out with a spoon. The flavor 
is very sweet and luscious. The vines are hardy and very prolific, and the melons mature extremely early. Pkt. OC, oz. lOc. Vi lb. tiQc, ID. OOo. 
ROCKY FORD— The melon sought for by hotels and restaurants. For description, see our List of Novelties and hpccjalties. 
BAY VIEW— Fruit long and of the largest size, frequently weighing fifteen to .seventeen pounds, deeply ribbed and covered with coarse 
netting; flesh green, thick and of fine flavor. By far the best of the large melons, and so hardy as to be the best sort for inexperienced cultivator* 
^GREfeN O^AskiBA^or'GilEE^'pERSIAN'- One of thelargest and best musk melons in ctiltivatlon. Prtiit long, oval, a little pointed at 
MINNESOTA PERFBCTION. 
each end; flesh green, very sweet. Pkt. 5o, oz. lOc, !4 lb. 20o, lb. 55c. 
ORANGE FLESHED VARIETIES. 
They often attain a 
J. Davis, Long^ I-eaf, 
f 
PAUL ROSE. See List of Specialties and 
Novelties. 
OSAGK> or MILLER'S CREAM. One of 
the most popular varieties that has ever 
been introduced, and is highly prized by all 
who desire a sweet, highly flavored variety. 
The melons are of medium size, and as will 
be seen by our illustration, oval in shape, 
•lightly ribbed, green in cclor and somewhat 
eovercd with a shallow netting. The flesh, 
which is very Bweet, having but a slight cavity 
tn the center, is of a very rich, deep salmon color. 
In addition to being a most valuable variety for 
market purposes, we consider it one of the best 
sorts that can be grown for private use, as Its 
splendid flavor cannot fail to please everyone. 
There are many d liferent stocks of this variety 
on the market, but a careful test proves to os 
that the seed we offer Is certain to produce the 
very beat results. Pkt. 6o, oz. lOc, lb. 20c, 
lb. eoo. 
BANANA. A novelty In musk melons. 
This marvelous melon was introduced several 
years ago, and created a grent sensation among 
the gardeners in a'l parts of the United States, 
length of twenty-five to thirtv inches, and Mrs „ 
N. C, raised a melon measuring nearly four feet lonir. The flesh is 
thick, of a rich salmon color, and deliciously flavored when ripe. The 
vines are wonderfully prolific, often bearing as many as ten or twelve 
large melons on a single vine. Every one who can spare a few feet in 
the garden for melons should grow it for family use. I>kt. oc, oz. lOo, 
Vilb. 25o, lb. 7.5c. ^ 
GOLDEN TRIUMPH— This still heads our list for we have as 
yet to find a melon that surpasses it ia flavor, and that la what is 
really most desired in melons for home use. Good size, ilesh 
eweet, and tender, very prolific. Should be grown extensively lor 
the restaurants, as it always brings the highest prices on account of its 
beautiful color when sliced. The fl>-sh is thick, sweet and juicy ; color a 
deep pinki.sh orange, and very handsome. Everyone who has a small 
carden, and wants a fine musk mel n, will do well to try our Golden 
Triumph. Pkt. 15c, OZ. 85c, '4 lb 65e, lb. 92.00. . 
DELMONICO — A deepiv netted, oval shaped melon of large size, that 
never fails to give satisfnetion wherever grown. The vines arc vigorous 
and wonderlnlly productive. Flesh, orange color, and by many claimed 
to be equal in quality to the Emerald Gem, whi. h has become such a 
favorite since its introduction. We cannot recommend this variety too 
highly to those of our customers who desire a good cantelonpe. Pkt. 
6o oz. lOo. 14 lb. 20c. lb. eOc. , . ^ , . , 
THE aUEEN— A carefnilv selected and improved strain of the 
Princeis. far surpassing that old favorite in quality and flavor. In shape 
it Is almost round, with a heavily netted skin. The fle.sh is thick, 
tender and of a rich orange shade. It ripens quite early, the vnes are 
vigorous and wonderfully productive. Pkt. 10c, oz. 15c, % lb. 40c, 
lb. $1. 25. . . ^ ,j 
TRIUMPH HYBRID— This must not be confounded with Golden 
Triumph, lor they are entirely distinct. The Triumph Hybrid is a c oss 
between Columbus and Osage, combining all the sood qualities of these 
two excellent melons, and is a very superior melon. The beautiful 
orange flesh is thick and luscious ; ripens clear to the rind. The melons 
are medium to large size and beautifully netted. Pkt. 6c. 02. lOo, V4 lb. 
20c, lb. 65c. 
Two Splendid 
SPRAY 
PUMPS 
At less than 
Whiilesale I'rice. 
The new 'PRIZE" 
Brass Spray 
Panip 
No, 669, for only 
$2.90. 
This is indeed a 
prize and worth 
several times 
what wc ask for i t. 
It is easy in opera- 
tion and the low- 
est pricedspraypnmpthat weknow of. l 
It has brass working parts, bronze 
ball valves, and malleable iron foot THB " Prize." 
rest. It is a grand pump for the garden or for use in the conserva- 
tory, and also to be used in washing buggies, windows, etc. It is 
stronglv made and anlike many of the cheap pumps on the market 
at the present time Its working' parts are entirely brass, so that it 
is almost impossible to wear it out. Of the hundreds of low priced 
spray pumps on the market this we have selected as the best that can 
be obtained. It is furnished with "Acme" nozzle and will throw a 
fine spray or a solid stream. 
The PERFECT SUCCESS Bucket Spray Pump No. 689. 
Astb'-cut 'iliows the "Success" 
has ihe improved combina- 
tion foot rest, httcket clamp and 
bail holder. For farmers, fruit 
growers, gardeners, florists, 
and wherever a durab'e finish- 
ed spray pump at n low price 
is desired they can find nothing: 
better than this article. The 
new combination bucket clamp 
and foot rest enables the opera- 
tor to have ihepump.-md nuek- 
et damped together ps one 
outfit with the pail ftnoding 
upritiht in ariRidposi io \. The 
pump has a larpe air ch imbcr 
and IS double acting, throwng 
a cnntimiou-* stream, either 
solid or a fine spray. It is 
provided with Bordeaux Nozz c 
and four feet of discharge hose. 
Our price $4.25. 
PEHFHCT SlTCCKSfi. 
May's Seeds Postpaid. 
At the prices quoted In our Catalogue we prepay postare on all seeds ordered .l)? Packet ounce .piarteMmund. 
pound, pint or quart. On seerls in larger qnantities, or offered by express or freight, purchaser pays the charges. 
