L, L. MAY (SL CO 
'"'•&''eSSr.?renT St. PaUl, Milin. 60 
!} ardy, Iron-clad, Productive FRUITS, ORNAMENTAL 
TREES, SHRUBS, CLIMBING VINES, ROSES, ETC. 
;)ur nnrseriea, located llltccn miles east of this city, consistins of about 300 
I r. s. devoted to the (tmwiiiK of all classes of nursery stock that is liarily anil 
(iiipted to the west and northwest. Y ears ago « c conceived the idea that 
lui wry stock could be (jrown in this section, and that the people wanted just 
irh slock as could be Rrown here. They had experimented Ions: cnouEh in 
iiliiirdy stock, but were willins to invest their money in stock that was suited 
ind acclimated to the Northwest, hence our trade has been built on this basis. 
N irthcrn Grown Nursery Stock for the Northwest." makinsthe stm-k the most 
ardy and reliable for planters in all part of the Unit«l .States. 
Pri/-f>c hv Mail PnctnaiH Means we deliver all trees, shrubs, 
I rices Dy iViail rUbipdlU vines, etc.. to your address by ma il. 
iiid it will be thrifty stock, well rooted and established arid sure to Brow under 
'ulinary care and conditions. 
Prices by Freight or Express ^.Ts"aiHnLZrS 
:linrges upon receipt of fltock. Wf make no charftes for twxin^, i>acking and 
leliveringr to express or freight office. 
All Stock Will Be Packed 
so as to reach our customers in 
111- best possible condition. All heavy packages sliould be sent by freiisht to 
ivoid excessive charges. 
Til T7;illnr» ^^r/^f>re we reserve the right to substitute varieties 
ill rilllUg wlUClS considered by us of equal merit, provided we 
in- sold out of the varieties ordere<l. In such cases we label the variety sub- 
tilutcd with Its true name. But if customer wishes no substitution made and 
M states in his order, we will Hll order as far as pos-sible and return money for 
he unfilled portion. 
We guarantee all our stock to be up to size and 
grade specified in list, and to be in a healthy live- 
ins condition when it leaves our hands. This guarantee holds good only when 
re notiflcfl promptly on arrival of gcxHls. stating any errors or cause for 
minplaint. We also guarantee stock to be true to name, with the understand- 
that in case it does not prove so, we will replace such stock free of charge. 
Our Packing Sheds and Cellars ?„%*l'\rnJrref;ab^ 
us to pack and ship in all kinds of weather, in the winter as well as 
spi ing. 
\ r>t-f» A" trees, plants and vines that comprise Nursery Stock and 
i> UlC must be sent in a ilormant condition will be forwarded to purclias- 
r IS soon as the weather conditions will permit them to be planted in your 
sei'tion, but must be .sent separate from seed orders. 
In making out orders customers should be 
very careful, especially in regard to mall 
orders, and see if varieties are ofieriHl in mail size. We often have orders for 
ri -s eight to ten feet in height by mail, which can not be sent by mail. We 
1) cify plainly all slock that is mailable, quoting prices as postpaid. If quot- 
ni i>y express or freight, they can be sent only that way. at the purchasers ex- 
IK i;se. See that everything in the Nursery Dept., such as Fruit Trees. Orna- 
rtii iital Trees, Shrubs. Vines. Plants. Roses, etc.. etc., are written separate from 
>t' d order, also give the size or grade wanted. 
Catalogues Sent Upon Request Sitaugu^"*^t^ w 
•lu: interested in plants, or to friends into whose hands you would care to 
Place a copy. 
Our Guarantee 
Particular Notice 
PLANTING AND CULTURE 
riow and pulverize thoroughly to a depth of 12 to IH inches. When 
planting on grass plots, remove the sod for a diameter of ♦ to 5 feet and 
keep the space well worked and free from weeds. Dig the hole deep and 
larger than is necessary to admit all the roots in their natural positio». 
keeping the surface and subsoil separate. Cut offbroken and bruised roots, 
and shorten the tops to half a dozen good buds, except for fall planting, 
when it is iietter to defer top pruning until the following spring. 
Pl-jrvfinrr "1' t'"^ surface soil, so that the tree will 
I lauilllg stand alMiut as it did in the nursery after the earth is 
settled, work the soil thoroughly among the resits, and. when well covered, 
tramp firmly. .Set I he tree firm as a post, but leave the surface tilling <or poor- 
er soil) light or Iikisc. No staking will be re(|uired except for very tail trees. 
Miit/^Ki 11 fr .^ftcr trees or bushes are planted it is a great advant- 
UiCIIII,^ iige in the spring or fall to mulch with a layer or litter 
of coarse manure t lo 5 inches deep, extending 2 to s feet out from the trunk 
all around and sufliciently to cover all the nwts beneath. This prevents the 
ground cracking or baking, keeps the earth moist and of even temperattn-e. 
\\tpr f^iilfiirf No grass or weeds of any description should l>e 
rillCI \^U11U1C allowed to grow around young trees or plants. 
To get the best results the ground should be kept clean and k ose around 
them, at least ui\til they begin to bear. Where the ground is poor, surfacw 
application of manure are needed. Pruningshould bedone regularly every 
spring before the buds swell-.in this way removal of large brandies is avoided. 
Suitable Distancesof Trees, Etc., in Planting 
APPLES 25 to 40 feet apart, each way 
CHERRIES 18 to 18 feet apart, each way 
PLUMS, StandanI le to IH feet apart, each was- 
CURRANTS 4 to ii feet aiwrl. each way 
GOOSEBERRIES * to S feet apart, each way 
RASPBERRIES -Ho 5 feet apart, each way 
BLACKBERRIES 6 to R feet apart, each way 
STRAWBERRIES 1 to S feet apart, each way 
GRAPES 8 to 10 feet apart, each way 
Number of Plants on one acre, at Various 
Diof-Q nni^c To estimate the number of Plants required fbr an acre, at 
IsldllLCS any given distance, multiply the di.stance l)etween the 
rows by the distance between the plants, which will give the nnmber of 
square feet allote<l to each plant, and divide the number of square feet in an 
acre (i.L.'WO) by this number; (luoticnt will be the number of planta required. 
.\t S feet apart each way *M» 
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A certificate of Inspection from the State Inspector Horserles. 
showing our stock to be free from San Jose Scale and alt other in- 
jurious insects and diseases, will accompany each shlpM«Bt. 
