L. L. MAY <a CO. 
Florists, Nrzrscr-.'mori 
: and \>G&dsii: Lt\ : 
St. Paul. Minn. 
SEEDS MAILED POSTPAID 
In eonsidenng oiir ».-ic;s, coth of new and standard Garden Seeds. 
»loasebearin mind that \vS PAY THE POSTAGE, by the packet, ounce 
tnarter pound, pound. Pint and quart. 
Seed in larger qaantitias sent by express or freight always means 
purchaser pays ti:o transwortation charges. e j o 
ASPARAGUS 
Columbian Mammoth White 
25 CENTS' WORTH OF SEEDS EXTRA 
Is allowed on each $1 sent for seeds in packets and ounces. This 
premium (iillowod on cash orders only) can be selected onlv in na<-ket's 
ami ounces. No premium can be allowed on seeds by the quarter 
pound, pound, pint, quart, peek or bushel, nor upon bulbs, plants, or 
or nursery stock. 
Asparp.gus, fTaiiinioth White. 
PRACTICAL SUGGESTIONS 
How To Grow Asparagus 
For Profit or Pies sure. Mailed FREE if 
asked for or. orclev only. 
Furnishes white shoots which stay white as long 
a." (i_ for use without earthing up. or any other arti- 
flci i laiu liinB, and can he absolutely depended up- 
o:; t. e KO to 90 per cent of white plants from seed. 
Pkt. ». z. lOc. V4 lb. 2Se, lb. 75c. 
Cone ^r's Colossal Tt^^^fi'selt 
10c, y, lb. - lb. 60c. ■ • • • 
AS1-. ^AGUS ROOTS 
Prices, 1-y ;if-old roots, 25c per doz., post- 
paid; 2-year-Oia roots, 35c per doz., postpaid; 
by express, 81. OC per 100, $7.50 per 1,000, at 
purchaser's expense. 
ARTICEIOKE 
Large Green Globe ?';^erch''"eye" 
table. The undeveloped flower-head when properly 
IM epaicd make a most delicious dish. Pkt. 10c, oz. 
Soc, i ) lb. Sl.OO. 
ARTICHOKE ROOTS 
Giant White V'„l^Ti\llJ-:'nS 
i^i^'i'^J^Vi"" "<™"»t<!ft'',<'>r?r<:atf''«,<'ninK properties. over 1,000 bushels having been grown to 
1 acre riiey-nceu .not he (iuK m the falhthe hoss should be turned on tlicm. and will help llienwelves 
by rooti !u- for them. I hey arc ah.o said to he a preventive of hog cholera and other deseases; highly rec- 
omnieiuled forniilkcows, increasing tlLcyieldofniilk ms,uij ret 
Three to 5 bushels will plant an acre. They may be planted same as potatoes. Plant in .\pril or Mav 
in rows :l foot apart, and -i feet apart la tlie row. and cover alKiut i inches deep. Lb. 35e, 3 lbs. Sl.OO. bv 
mail postpaid; by express or freight, pk. $1.00, bu. $3.00, bbl. of 3 bu. (enough for acre) $7 50 
BROCCOLI 
Artichoke Roots 
Pnrnlf Cnnp ^"^^ variety for our climate, lar; 
xu.ipn-\../cijjt. browni-sh purple color, very close and o 
ge heads o f a 
. -„..,- • ; r \ ery close and compact, and 
of excellent flavor, considered more delicate than the cauliflower. 
Pkt. 10c, oz. SOe. 
BRUSSELS SPROUTS 
Broccoli. 
Brussels Sprouts nie hit-hly esteemed for hoilinK during the late fall and 
wniter months. 1 he sprouts'Teserable miniaturecabbages growinK closely 
on tiie stalk of the plant. 
Mav's Exhibition "^"^^ many good qualities of this sort 
y L •^^"'Lii'^if " recommend it to market gardeners 
and others who wish a flrst-elass vegetable, that is sure to produce 
a good crop, of highest quality. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, t; lb. 75c. 
Ovvarf I in n Astandanl variety producinsc compact heads of flne 
, ,/ r !U'''i','>;,> delicious and delicale flavor. Pkt. 
5e, 02. 15e, >4 lb. 45c, lb. 81.50. 
Half Dwarf Paris Market ^ haif dv..arf .sort, bearing 
, , I ,. . \ handsome crops of round, 
hiir<! sp routs of the Imesi quality. Pkt. 5e, (,z. 15c, ' t lb. 45c. lb. SI. 50. 
Mrs. S. Rottman, Palmyra, Neb. Writes:-The bulb "The Monarch 
of the East . which I got from you in the spring, is the most won- 
derful pant ever seen here, the flower part was beautiful as de- 
scribed In your catalogue, the second growth (totaly different) Is 
also wonderful. 
Ex - as are sent with each order. .Many are the kind 
letters we have received from our customers, who 
were surprised and delighted witli the present of .some 
, , , „ ehoice seeds, plants or fruit which were sent them, 
free of charge. I<or this season we have several Good Things we will dis- 
tribute in this manner. 
Brusssel Sprouts 
