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L. L. MAY, & CO., ST. PAUL, MINN. 
The Ftrtt Thirty-two Pages of tM» Catalogue Contain, Our Ttoentieth Oenturg Novelties and Speciaitv 
List. Don't Fail to Bead. 
PLOWBR SEBOS— Continued. ANNUALS. 
f/^nC^IA Popular plants fcr 
t\7*\.l-<l^lf\t Tases.baaketi.boaea, 
cte., as they bloom continuously all 
thr oug h the summer months. 
White Wlngrs — The Torcnla Po«»- 
tiieti has fumifihed very many beautiftll 
•orta, but none of them can be comparc4 
to this lovely annual. It possesses the 
same compact habit of growth and flori- 
ferousnesR as Its parent, but is a decided 
change from the colors hitherto know-o 
In this genus. The coloring is nnusuBlly 
attractive, being pure white, with a slight 
flush of rose at the throat. For a vase or 
basket plant, the Torenia cannot be eZ' 
celled, as their habits are Tery thrifty and 
the bloom so profuse. They are also 
splendidly adapted for edgings and bord> 
ers, flowering luxuriantly from June until 
killed by the frost. Pkt. lOo. 
Fournieri — Delicate light porcelain 
blue flowers usually shaded with violet 
blue and having a bright yellow throat. 
A wonderfully showy sort. Pkt. lOo. 
THE TREE POPPY. t^Toi 
the southern part of California, where It 
Krows to a height of two or three feet, Tbbb Vorw 
and produces its beautiful golden flowers vrrx. 
in the greatest profasion. Is is a strong, rapid grower, and makes a most beautiful 
plant for the lawn or for pot culture in the house. Seed, per pkt. 860. 
TOSBMIA, Whit« Wmos. 
Some Beautiful Varieties of Sunflower. 
Upright, stately growing annuals that are particularly raluable 
Ibr using as a screen to hide unsightly places in a back yard or to be 
Qocd as a background for small growing flowers. Pew people realize 
how beautiful some of the different varieties of this class are for the 
■DOTC purpose. We offer a few of the best sorts. 
Silver Iieaved — A very beautiml variety with flower* of yellow 
And black and handsome Rilvery foliage. Pkt. 60. 
Olobosua — This is sometimes called the Dahlia Son Plower on 
«K>count oi the large double blossoms which are of a rich soSiron 
■bade. Grows five or six feet high. Pkt- 60. 
Qlant Hussion — This sort is grown principally for its seed. The 
flowers are of an enormous size, often measuring from 15 to 20 Inches 
•cross. Pkt. 5o- 
Femvianus — Richly colored double orange blossoms striped 
-with black. A most showy -variety. Pkt. lOo. 
Stella — This is n comparatively new variety with well-branched, 
bushy habit, growing about three feet high. The flowers will meas- 
ure three or four Inches across and are or a rich golden yellow, hav- 
ing black di.scs, and are bom on stiff stems which rise above the 
Ibliage. It grows very quickly from seed and the plant! bloom freely 
Itrom early summer until killed by frost. Pkt. 5o. 
THE CHOICEST QERHAN STOCKS. • 
Splendid for cither pot culture or beds. The seed we offer is of 
the ohoicest Glerman strain and imported by us direct Arom a 
leading grower. The plants are of compact habit and produce 
lovely double flowers of a waxy texture. The " White Vienna" which 
w« offer is by far the best of the dwarf white sorts and werecommcnd 
tt particularly for florists' use. Tellow (dwarf) pkt 10c; White 
(dwarf) pkt. lOo: OrUneon (dwarf) pkt. lOo; Blue (dwarf) pkt. 
lOo; Bose (dwarf) pkt. lOo; Mixed (dwarf) pkt. lOo. 
White Vienna— A charming dwarf white variety which blos- 
soms very early and is of the most compact habit. This, we believe, 
i* tar superior to the well known "Snowflake" as the flowers 
are much more Areely produced and the heads are of the meet 
perfect formation. At. 15o. 
TOUCH-ME-NOT. 
(8. Chamsecriata.) Ano-vel little an- 
nual that shonld be grown by every 
flower lover. The plant, raised from the seed, grows from 12 to 18 inches 
in height, with compound leaves, which, like those of Mimosa pudica, 
are sensitive to touch, drooping and folding together. The flowers are 
large, of a canary yellow, two of the petals being purpIe-8potte<l at the 
base. They are borne on stems from tv^o to five in a cluster, and are 
produced freely until destroyed by frost. Give it a place in your garden 
this season for we are certain it will interest and please you. Pkt. 16c. 
THE YELLOW TULIP POPPY, j^^j ZToP^^i 
showiest flowers that can be obtained for summer blooming. Seed 
should be sown early in May and by midsummer will produce good 
thrifty plants about 15 inches high, covered from top to bottom with 
large butterfly yellow, tulip-like blossoms, which will be borne incess- 
antly until late in the Pall. Dont't fail to give it a trial. Pkt. lOc. 
VIDAINIIANI QTfir'k' (C. Maritlmas.) Considered one of 
▼ «3 I VfWIV. themoatvaluableannnalsforflower 
beds or to be used at the border or ed^e of large plats of shrubbery. A 
succession of flowers may be obtained by making several sowings from 
early spring until midsummer, as it grows very rapidly to a height of 
about 10 inches and blooms quickly from 8ee<l. We offer a careftally 
selected strain of this including both the red and white varieties, and 
feel certain it is a class of flowers which will please all our customers. 
Pkt. 6e. 
A charming free-flowering annual, growing to 
a height of about 12 inches, and producing 
drooping clusters of rich dark blue and white bcll-«hapcd blossoms. 
The foliage is very delicate and add greatly to the appearance of the 
plant. It succeeds best In a partially shaded situation, and is very 
desirable for baskets, boxes or vases where it will not receive 
too much sunlight. Onr mixture is the best that can be obtained. 
Pkt. 60. 
WHITLAVIA. 
ZINNIA. 
Pew people realize the wonderful improvement made in this old fashioned class of plants within the past 
few years. Instead of the small insignibcant single or partly double blossoms, they now have immense, pei^ 
fectly double blooms, often three or four inches in diametc and borne in the greatest profusion all through the 
summer months, making a brilliant display during all kinds of weather. They grow very quickly from seeds 
sad the dwarf varieties are especially desirable for use as border plants for 
iOKge flower beds. The tall varieties are valuable for bedding and ext,.'nsively 
g i\>wu for cut flowers. We wish to call particular attention to our Giant 
UfaMd. as we know it is unsurpassed by any collection offered by any other 
firm in America. 
ZHTNIA, PrBEBBAND— a grand addition to the list of Z'utiias. The 
blossoms are of an immense size, and as double as the Dahlia, while the color 
is by flar the brightest scarlet we have ever seen In the flower family. It makes 
as^endid plant for beds or borders. Pkt. I60, 2 pkts. 26o. 
ZBBBA OS STBIPED ZINKIAS— A superb class of Zinnias, giant in 
sise and perfectly double, handsomely striped and marked with various col- 
on. The plants are strong growers and bloom for a long period. Pkt. lOo, 
8 pkts 26o. 
O-IANT KIXBD— Mammoth perfectly double flowers of every shadefound 
la this dlass of plants, many blossoms measuring 5 inches in diameter. Plants 
gwow about 30 Inches high. Onr mixture includes all of the various shades of 
■Bd, rose, yellow, crimson, as well as pure white. Seed sown in the early spring 
■Aerall danger of front is over will produce grand blooming plants that will , 
fiowerfrom midsummer until killed by the severe frost. Pkt. 10c. 
DWABF VAKIETIES. 
Double Whits— Pkt. lOo. 
Double Orange— Pkt. lOo. 
Double Canary— Pkt. 10c. 
Double Firebrand— Pkt. 16«. 
Double Kixed— Pkt. 60. 
TALL VABtETIBS. 
Oiant mixed— Pkt. 10c. 
TaU Double White— Pkt. 5o. 
Tall Double Bose— Pkt. 60. 
Tall Double Yellow— Pkt. Bo. 
Tall Double Crimson— Pkt. 6e. 
