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L. X.. MAY & CO., ST. PAUL, MINN. 
Dahlias (Double). 
The First Thirtff-two Pages of this Catalogue Contain our Twen- 
tieth Century Novelties and Specialty List, Don't Pail to Read. 
FLOWER SEEDS— Continued. ANNUALS. 
rVtntntx r\£\tt\\\(^ n^hlinc Of this beantiful flower we offer a superb 
WnOlCC UOUDIC Ud.nildS>, strain, of the large flowering double class. 
If seed is sown earlr it will produce good, strong blooming plants the first season. 
Finest Double Mixed— Pkt. 15o. 
Mammoth Flowering Single Dahlia, Mixed f^Tseleei 
tlon these popular flowers have been brought to their present state of perfection, 
and they are now unsurpassed by any other class for freedom of bloom. Seed that 
Is sown early, if in good, ricli soil and a sunny position, will produce flowering 
plants by .\ugust. and these will continue to bloom until cutoff by severe frost . 
The freedom with which the flowers arc produced is something remarkable, often 
covering the entiie plant, and the more they are cut the more flowers the plants 
seem to produce. We ofter a strain that has been saved from the choicest named 
varieties, and includes all of the different shades of light and dark, scarlet, yellow, 
maroon, violet, purple, 111 .c, etc. Fkt. 15o. 
X\f%^ttra \A/r!frhf iS Attractive, rapid growing plant, producing im- 
Ua\,Ul*X TT I mense white and lilac colored flower?. On account 
of thepeculiarshapeof theblossomsithas been named."Angel's Trumpet." Pkt. 6c. 
Dolichos or Hyacinth Bean. .SlTdZ'^v^hiei/^^oTtoVSel^S? 
of 10 or 12 feet in a single .season. Splendid for porches, trellises, etc. The single 
flowers rcsemhle Fomewhat Sweet Pea blossoms, and are borne in long racemes or 
bunches, giving them a most novel and attractive appearance. We offer the best 
colors, and when prown together they present a most charming nnd beautiful dis- 
play with their rich green foliage and bright colored blossoms. Purple— Pkt. 5c. 
Wliite— Fkt. oo. Red. (Gigantea)— Pkt. Sc. 
F'dloii'i 7<»I-»I-Jna Plants of ihis magnificent ornamental grass often 
l;U'<*"<* *<CL»I Ilia. ;, ttain a height of 5 or 6 feet a season, and are un- 
doubtedly one of the most ornamental plants that can be secured for grouping on 
tlie lawn. A plant will often make 20 or 30 lafge recurved flower spikes, and pre- 
sents a most showy appearance. Pkt. lOc. 
F<<anh/\>*KS«i \/€tfiftrafa Astronggrowingannual, often called "Snow 
CUpnUriJId V dnC^cXLil* on the Mountain," on account ot ihc pecu- 
.. JiyHy marked foiiage. which is veined and margined with white. The flowers do 
»5t amount to anything, but its odd leaves make it a highly attractive plant. 
Pkt. 5c. 
E?0n7l<a nianf hSf lni*sa A pretty annual. growing about 3 or 4 mches 
rClIAIld Lflttlll-IIillUl a. iiigh.and producing a profusion of bright, 
rose-colored blossoms during the summer months. The flowers are of a rosy lilac 
with a crimson or carmine center. Pkt. 5c- 
Y?A*>nc F<inoc4' MivoH These exquisite decorative plants are too well known to need a description. Some of the most beautiful 
rCI lis, r IlICSI. JTIIACU* sorts can be propagated from seed (^spores) only. A good plan is to sow seed in shallow boxes, barely 
covering it with soii-and keeping the seed moist with u fine moss if possible. They will succeed best when grown in a temperature of 60 
degrees. Pkt. 15c. 
Mafhf^l nt Po'fll nf Pmat- fi^ClnrUa = = JV\t-r^d Beautiful snmmer blooming annuals, growing about two feet high 
iTlarDCl OI rCrU or nOUr XJ WIOCIVS'" i'HaCU. each plant bearing during the summer season hundreds of mammoth 
flowers of white, vellow; crimson, red and striped. The blossoms are funnel-shaped, and usually opsn abnut 4 o'clock in the afternoon, remain- 
ing open all night and usually until about noon the next day. In France it is called "Beauty of the Night." They are of very easy culture, 
and succeed in anv rich garden soil. Our mixture includes all the ditTerent shades found in this popular class of plants. Pkt. oc, oz, loo, 
Euphorbia. 
Bnlalla Zebrlna. 
Bc&t Evcrla&tiDg Tlowcrs, 
They usually bloom in August or Sep- 
5c. Koseuin— Bright Rose, Fkt. 5c. 
ACEOOIJNITTM— Very pretty, half hardy annuals, with different cool red daisy like flowers 
tember, and are very desirable for winter bouquets. Height about one foot. Album— White, Pkt 
BuboTum— Deep red. very showy, Pkt. 5c. Mix-d— All colors, Pkt. 5o. . . ^ 
OIjOB£ amaranth — Popular everlasting, globular shaped flowers, which, if cut 
when fully matured, will keep for years. Popular annuals, growing about 2 feet in height. 
Alba— White. Fkt. 5c. Carnea— Flesh color, Fkt. 6c. Rubra- Red, Pkt. 6c. Mixed— This 
includes all of the various shades and colors, Pkt. 6c. 
HELIOHRYSTJM— A hardy annual, growing about 12 to 15 inches in height and 
bearing large double flowers of different shades and colors, ranging from bright yellow to 
rich red and scarlet, while many are shadeil and tipped with various colors. Fine for winter 
bouquets. Instead of offering separate varieties we have made up a mixture of all the best 
growing sorts which is sure to please our patrons. Pkt. 6o. 
RHODANTHE— Undoubtedly a valuable class of everlastingr flowers. They are of many 
colors and shades, and if gathered'before fully expanded and dried in the shade, will retain 
their brilliancy for several years. Height, usually about 12 inches. Fkt. 15o. 
WAITZIA — An interesting class ofeverlasting flowers, which bear their blossoms in clus- 
ters. The flowers are of different shades of gold or orange yellow, and very desirable for 
growing with other classes of everlastings. Pkt- 5c. 
XERANTHEMTTM — Compact, easy growing annuals that flower very freely. The 
leaves are covered with a silvery down and the blossoms are pure white, purple and j-ellow, 
single and double. If for everlasting, they should be gathered before they are fully opened 
and dried in the shade— that is, when desired for future use. Our mixture includes all of the 
different kinds. Fkt. 6o. 
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Waitiia, Mixed. 
XeranthcLium, 
Ferns. 
Acrolinium. 
Helicbrysum. 
Kbodanthe. 
