L. L. MAY <a CO. 
Florists, Nurserymen 
I and Seedsmen : 
«* St. Paul, Minn. 
73 
CHERRIES 
Cherries arc nntuially trnrdy and thrive in the driest 
or lislitcst soil. We oB'er tliis season some standard and 
hardy varieties wliich have been thoroughly tested at 
the State Experimental Farm as well as at our own nur- 
series, and found to produce the finest ftuit of any. 
Prices, 4 to 5 ft., ea. 40c, doz. $4.00: 5 to 6 ft., ea. 
50e, doz. $5.00. By express or freight. 
Lotovka, One-half Natural Size 
STANDARD SORTS 
Early Richmond IiV«e„X.^we" 
■ ith sprr-aciiny head, ami is very productive. 'I he 
ii lit is d'! I k red, nieltins and juicy, with a sprisht- 
li acid flavor. Ripens early. nmsidercd very K<x)d. 
i:nglish Morcllo S;^«%l'vart^Uf 
1 he fruit i< vitv darii re<l. laritc. rich and acid. 
T It- W i/~iirv-i 111 4 A line old variety re- 
l^atC IVICIim-Mia scmhUns the Early 
KichmeKd in .ihnpe and color, but ripens three 
eeks Inter. 
T n«-/^\rL-T This is a Russian variety of the 
1 jUIO V K.-l Morello type. The tree is a vigor- 
j is (truwcr and very priKluclive. The fruit in 
iilor ami size rcsenihlcs the liuKlish Morello. The 
lio-sh dinsrs tenaciously to the stem and riix ns in .\uRUSt: is firm, of mellow 
Muality, with a sprishtly acid flavor. 
Mr\r,t-mnrf>r<r^\r The fruit is very hardy and bears profusely. It 
OilHIlUI CllL-_y fruits while very youns, and has larse crops annu- 
lily. The fruit is very larsce and br'Rht shinins red. It ripens ab<mt the last 
»r Jdne, a week later than Early Richmond. One of the finest varieties. 
Montmorency Cherry 
Vladimir, Ono-halt Natu 
Oct-1-ioi'm This variety is very hardy aa< »f»- 
vysilltiin duetive. bavins been tlioro«i<My 
tested in our severest winters. I'he fi uits arc Iniee. 
very dark red, tender and juicy, with a su<>-i)f#l<l 
liavor. 
\ ' 1 1 /-I ; rvsi r A very hardy Ru.ssiua sort c<»i» 
V idUllIlir in» from a district loo mile* cast 
of Moscow, where, from larse tracts of laud ubwrted 
with it, train loads of fruit are .sent annually to »H 
parts of Russia. The fruit is larKerthau Eiirly Rlti)i- 
niond. black, with hishly colored juice. I'be Iksh is 
firm and most delicious. 
WMo-rr ^'"^'V hardy, vigorous and prodncBve. 
' ^SS The fruit is daik purple, of mei&ttii 
.size, ami of most excellent quality. 
Wnfcf A new variety brouKht from at>ena, 
tJCSC exceedingly hardy, fruit of aootl slae 
and high quality, dark color and ripens with 
Vladimir. Trees ftrow very short woo<l witli dense 
head and very productive. Recommended for all northern sections us i»cr- 
fVctly hardy. 
ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHERRY 
A fruit for all people and all sections. One of the greatest novelties 
in the fruit line ever introduced. It bears every yea;r 
and is as prolific as a currant bush, 16 quarts having 
been picked from a 3-year old tree. Grows to a height 
of 4 feet and has never been affected by insects, black 
knot or other disease. The fruit is a rich red and chaofies 
to almost black when ripe, of ko<k1 size, fine flavor and an- 
smpasswl for preserves or eatiiiK fiom the hand; seutwiiBf 
ripeuinsT beinK after all others are aone. In flavor it is akin 
to the sweet cherries, and has no equal in the line of pit»«l 
fruits, and is conceded superior to any fruit crown ia this 
section. Mall size, postpaid, each 15e, 4 for BOc. 
Express or freight, 18 to 24 in., eaeb 25c 3 for 
60c, $2.00 per doz. 
Compass Cherry 
f^nmnase Cherrv Absolutely hardy 
^^OmpabS) \^licriy everywhere, Orfe 
inator's description: "This cherry was orij^inatcd at 
Sprin^rfleld, Minn. It is a cross between the .Saml 
ClierrN and the Miner rinm. Nearly'an inch in di- 
ameter, a briKht red, sweet and juicy and of very 
fine flavor. The original tree bore fruit the third 
year from the seed and has Ixirne a full crop every 
year since. The tree is a regular and heavy bearer. 
;ind produces fruit the next year after settine out. 
For exposed situations and for the north and west it 
is the cherry," Mall size, postpaid, ea. 25c, 8 taf 
SI. 00. Express or freight. 3 to 4 ft., ea. 40c, 
doz. $4.00; 4 to 5 ft. ea. 50c: doz. $5.00. 
