L. L. MAY ®. CO. 
Florists, Nurserymerv 
: and Seedsmen : 
St. Paul. Minn. ss 
Bromus Inermus or 
Brome Grass 
)ESCRIPTION. It originated in Hussiii, and is 
ceoninicndcd on account of tho manner in wiiidi 
t lias stood on the Hungary plains, were the dry 
iterile nature of the country and the Ions con- 
inucd drouKhts nial<e so many plants siiceumb. 
I'liis Bronius. however, stands well, and has been 
aiown for thirty years to stand when such 
obust crops as alfalfa have been destroyed, 
t Kives a luxuriant crop, particularly on fresh 
j:iiidy loam soil, and where the climate is warm. 
\nimals cat it greedily. The seed is sown in 
he early spring. It is also useful in flllins up 
'aps where alfalfa or clover crops have failed. 
Yields enormous crops of splendid hay and 
atTords early and abundant pasturage. 
The Importance and value of this classic 
the Northwest is not to be estimated. It is 
an absolute and thoroughly proven success, 
equaling in quality and rivaling in yield 
almost any other grass. One sowing will 
stand for years. Succeeds on poor soils 
and yields 4 to 5 tons per acre. 
Qfor Rranrl THE BEST NORTHERN 
Otar rsrana grown. Lb. 25c, post- 
paid; by express or freight, 15 lbs. enough 
for one acre, $2.25, 100 lbs. $12.00. 
Bromus Choice f;^- fx%?°esTi'^ 
freight. 15 lbs. $1.75, 100 lbs. $10.00. 
RUSSIAN FLAX 
Trimost No. 25 
Common flax seed has "run out." and in raising this 
lop it will pay to goto som<; expense to procure im- 
jiroved and pure Russian seed, which is a great im- 
provement over the common American Flax. The seed 
is more than double the size, and contains much more 
oil, and the fibre is also of superior quality. Besides 
its fine appearance it is sure to command a higher price 
in the market. The great bane of flax growers is the 
use of poor seed. By planting the Russian, the aver- 
age maximum yield in the west of eight bushels per 
acre could be increased in a few years to fourteen or 
more bushels. The price for the improved product 
ciiuld also be easily raised from the present value of 
common flax seed, and in many sections of the great 
west flax would become more profitable than wheat 
or com. The seed we handle is carefully cleaned from 
foul seeds, Lb. 25e, postpaid: pk. 50c, bu. $1.75. 
RAPE 
One acre of well grown rape will furnish pasture 
for 10 to 20 head of sheep for two months, and in 
that time will fatten them In good form for 
the market. 
The Dwarf Essex Mo^r'th'e°^h%l^ 
growers of America. It Is highly recommended 
by Professor Shaw of the Minnesota Experimen- 
tal Station, and many other leading authorities 
«n stock feeding. It has yielded 10 tons of green 
forage per acre, and has twice the feeding value of 
ureen clover. Sheep, swine, cattle and poultry eat it 
readily, but it is particularly desirable for sheep on 
account of its fattening qualities. Rape will do well 
on almost anv soil, but gives best results on corn land. 
Lb. 20c, postpaid; 10 lbs. 75c, 60 lbs. $3.50, 100 
lbs. 86.75. 
liwrarf Virt-nria A standard sort of German 
UWari V IClOrid origin, in our tests we 
find that Dwarf Essex will surpass it in its vigor of 
rowth and hardiness. Lb. 20c, postpaid, 10 lbs. 
75c, 100 lbs. $6.50. 
SEEDS FREE i 
Choice novelties t 
: sent witii all orders t 
mil/I'll 
Bromus Inermus or Brome Grass 
New Oderbrucker Barley 
(or Wisconsin No. 55) 
FOR description AND PRICES SEE INSIDE COVER 
New Barley, University No. 105 ^°/a?rti*l^ 
Minnesota State Kxperimeiit Station has bqen breetiinff and testing 
many varieties of barley with a view to producinf? an improved sort 
that would lead all other kinds in the matter of yield. This ambition 
the station considers, has been realized in the new six rowe<l variety 
here ottered under the name of University No. 106. In comparative 
tests covering a period of several years and made si<ie by side 
with t'lc best known and most popular varieties, it lias proven to be 
the heaviest yielder, and from any standpoint, a most valuable 
aquisition. It is early, uniform in maturing and pure. Lb, 20c, post- 
paid; pk. 40c. bu. $1.25. 
Highland Chief Barley ^_new a„d^ distinct^ two 
robust, vigorous grower. Straw strong, upright, yields from 50 to 
60 bushels per acre, usually weighs over 50 lbs. to the measured 
bushel. Lb. 20c, postpaid; pk. 40c, bu. $1.26. 
Np\xr Rparrll*:>cc Rarlpv The earliest barley known, 
eW OearaieSS JDdriCy if sown the 20th of March win 
ripen about the 28th of June, straw same length as common barley, 
will stand up on any land, has produced 80 bushels per acre. Sow as 
early as you can. frost will not htirt it. It is beardless and handles 
as easily as oats, and makes a stronger feed. Lb. 20c, postpaid; pk. 
50c, bu; $1.50. 
White Hulless Barley ^h'e^fl^^AtJllUeSd'i;;! 
sort, especially for hogs. Our seed is Montana grown, fine, bright, 
hulless and beardle-ss. Weighs over 60 pounds to the measured bushel. 
It grows very quickly on any kind of soil. It has been sown as late as 
the middle of June and made a good crop. Lb, 25c, postpaid; pk. 
50e, bu. $1.75. 
For 10 cents, a sample of this valu&ble Barley will be .tent to 
those who wish to inspect^it before purchasiit^. 
Barley Manshury 
Raps, Dwarf Essex 
