8* L. L. MAY ®. CO. 
''i'tS^'sl^rJJ^T St. Paul. Minn. 
White Ash 
Haakberry 
ano 
rnamental Trees 
)n of Home Surroundings. 
Birch, Paper or Canoe 
For Windbreaks and Beautlflcatlon of Home Surroundings. 
Tbis clopartir.ont of our business is very extensive, where Avenue and 
r«fk tree.<i lire cultivnteil in large blocks, many acres are assigned to the lie d 
odHnre of shrubs, and small gmwing trees, tlionsnnds of rows, in the borders, 
cflittHin the more delicate shrubs and herbaceous plants. 
Many of the most active business men arc also men of taste, and 
weiild be gliid to beautify and Improve their home grounds, but they are so 
oeOopicd with business that they ncith<-r have time nor disposition to find out 
\Vfeat they want, or to lay out their gnmnds. Where such is the case, we 
checrfnily place our experience and knowledge at their command, and will- 
ii!if1y furnish plans and estiuiates for large or small places. 
Eupopean White Btreh 
AH our trees are grown under a thorough clean system of cultivation, 
frectuenllv transplanted unJ are well supplied with an abundance of fibrous 
ro.ls which enables them to hear trausiilanting well. Uo not be deceived 
int« planting forest-grown trees, for disappointment follows 99 plantings in 
ever>- iOO. In many varieties we have large specimen trees, which are not 
<iu»ted herein. Prices on these will be cheerfully given on application. 
For hanline.ss and quick growth, we especially recon.inend the Catalpa 
Speoiosa. Silver or Soft Maple and Carolina, Lombardy and Silver 
Poplars. 
We can supply all sizes in ornamental trees, thus 
those desiring tress for parks, ■.■enieterics, etc,, or iu 
large quantities should write for special ijuotations. 
Prices auoted_are for trees on board cars at nursery, and freight 
g ba had at dozen prices; 
vSpecial Note 
orcxpress, to b3 pa d by purchaser. 
50 at 100 rates. 500 at 1,000 rates. 
Catalpa, Bignonoides 
Ash, American Wnite 
A valu- 
able 
native variety of rapid growth, forming straight 
<!lcttn trunks and broad, oval sliaptxl head.s. 
Hit-irable for parks, public, grounds and street 
planting, also for limber and forestry pnrposes. 
4 to 6 ft. each 30c. doz. $3.00; 100 $20.00; 
6 to 8 ft. each 50c, doz. $5.00, 100 $25.00; 
5 t« 10 ft. each 60c, doz. SG.OO, 100 $30.00. 
Ash, Flowering (FraxlnusOrnus) 
Small and neat growing, rarely over 3.^ feet tall, 
with terminal panicles of fringe-like, greenish 
white lli>wcrs in May or June. Price 2 to 8 ft., 
each 20c, doz. $2.00; 3 to 4 ft.; each 30c. 
doz. $3.00. 
European Alder ^p^TrowlllJ 
tree, attaining a height of from m to on feet. 
Foliage roundi.sh. wedge-shaped and waxy. 
ThLs species is c-specially adapted to moist 
sitnations. Price 4 to 6 ft., each 40e, doz. 
doz. $4.00; 6 to 8 ft., each 50c. doz. $5.00. 
Rnv \'\Apr Maple. Ash Leaved, 
iJUA i-,iutl on opposite page. 
Birch, European White 
A .distinct, native species of vigortms, rapid 
growth, bark white, leaves triangular, taper- 
lOK and pointing. It is very hardy and will 
grow in sandy or rocky soil in any situation, 
of easy culture and makes a beautiful shade 
and ornamental tree. Price. 5 to 6 ft., each 
50c,Vioz. $5.00; 7 to to 8 ft., each 75e, doz- 
$7.50; 8 to 10 ft., each $1.00. doz. $10.00; 
10 to 12 ft., each $1.50. doz. $15.00. 
Catalpa 
One of tlie handsomest trees in 
- cultivation, and a vigorou.^ 
grower. When youug the bark is dull brown, but changes as t»M: tree 
grows older, to a shinuig, silky white, rendering it clean looking and 
ii'lil'^Vco .^2 ^° each $1.00. doz. $1.00; 10 to 12 ft., 
each $1.50, doz. $15.00. 
Birch Plirnlp a most handsome variety, of vigorous snrwth. 
r, ' t snuilar to the White Birch. It has purple 
foliage, rendering it very unique and beautiful. Price, 4 to 6 ft. each 
75C, doz. $7.50. 
Birch Pvramfdal Of elegant pyramidal habit like the 
V ..' f y^fni'lSl i.„n,bardy Ponlar. Bark silvery white. 
Very distinct and ornamental. Price, 3 to 4 ft., each 40c, doz, 84.00: 
4 to 5 ft., each 50c. doz. $5.00. 
Catalna Snecinsa hardy native variety is one of the 
\ ,. r " fiuest for shade and ornamental in our 
entire list. I he leaves arc large, heart-shaped; beautifully ribbed, never 
subject to the attjicks of insects, and at all times clean, viwrous and 
beautiful. Price. 4 to 6 ft., each 2Sc. doz. $2.50. 100 $15.00; 6 to 8 
100 $25.00; 8 to 10 ft., each 60c. doz. $6.00. 
a2°n?'°-2.?=,Jj? to 12 ft., each 75c. doz. $7.60. Specimen Trees from 
Ijio.UJ tO $5.00. 
A rapid growing tree, with large. 
- ^ — heart-shaped leaves and pyramidal 
clusters, a foot long, of purple and white flowers. Pnio same as 
Catalpa, Speciosa. We have stock of Catalpa of extra sizes. 3 to 
5 tneh3s calibre. Special prices given on application. 
Canadian Poplar. A 
tall, native tree, with 
large shining leaves, growing 8 to 100 feet Iiigli 
4 to 6 ft., each 25c. doz. $2 50; 6 to 8 ft , 
each S5c, doz. $3.50.100 $15.00; 8 to 10 ft, 
each 50c. doz. $5.00, 100 $26.00; 10 to 12 
ft. each 60c, doz, $6.00, 100 $35.00. 
Kim, American 
roil. 4 to 6 ft., each 35c. doz. $3.50, lOt) 
K20.00; 6 to 8 ft., each 50c. doz. $5.00. 100 
.?30.00; 8 to 10 ft. each 60e. doz. $6.00. 100 
S36.00; 10 to 12 ft. each 75o. doz, $7.50, 
100 $50.00. 
Kim .Srntrh ^^"^ spreading tree, 
i^llll, OLUlCll rapid growth. Prices 
same as American Elm. 
Ha r t Kf>rrvr ^ ^'"■'V handsome nativf 
llcll,tVUv.liy tree, of easy growth anil 
great vigor. Prices same as American Elm 
Horse Chestnut rn'a°ti.^e"« 
western states. Price, 2 to 3 ft, eoch 26c, 
doz. $2.60. 
Kentucky Coffee Tree H'iZ 
medium size. 2 to 3 ft., each 25c. doz. $2.50: 
4 to 6 ft., each 36c, doz. $3.50; 6 to 8 ft, each 
60c, doz. $6.00; 8 to 10 ft., 75c, ea.. doz. $7.50 
Linden, European iS^^^un 
den. 3 to 4 ft. each 25c, doz. $2.60; 4 to 6 ft. 
ea. 30c. doz. $3.00; 5 to 6 ft., ea. 40c. doz. $4; 
6 to 8 ft., each 50c, doz. $5.00. 100 $30.00; 
8 to 10 ft, each 76c, doz. $7.60, 100 $35.00. 
Hop Tree (Ptelea) tlTt^^^. 
in any well drained soil. Price. 2 to 3 tt.. 
each 25c, doz. $2.50. 
Cottonwood 
