L. L. MAY ®. CO. *e 
Florists, Nursorytneiv 
: and Seedsmen : 
St. Paul, Minn. 
Purple Fringe 
FORSYTHIA 
Lilac 
Siicr«*»nc-:i One of the best carlj flowering shrubs, producing masses of 
UaUCllsa yellow, (lr<M)i)inK flowers before any other tree or slirub sliows 
leaf. Each lOe, 3 for 26c, postpaid: 18 to24-ln.ea. 26e;2 to 3ft, ea. 35e. 
FRINGE (Smoke Tree) 
Piirr>lp Curious, hair like flowers of a purplish brown color, which gives 
"IP'C it tlie names "Purple Kringc" and "Smoke Tree." Ttie blossoms 
appear in July and remain all summer, 18 to 24-in. ea. 25c; 2 to 3 ft. ea. 35e. 
VVhitP Fringed white flowers. 12 to 18-ln. ea. 25c; 2 to 3 ft. ea. 50c, 
HONEYSUCKLE 
Ffo/vfo !->*•; ccif-i->n Pink and white flowers, delightfully fragrant. 15c 
ragranilSSima ga., 2 for 25c, postpaid; is to 24-ln. ea. 25c. 
Rt>A T'o 1-f-n t-i'o n (.See page 85 for description.) Ea. lOe, S for 25e, 
ea 1 aria nan postpaid; is to 24-ln, ea. 250; 2 to 3 ft. ea. 35e; 3 
to 4 ft. ea, 50c. 
\A/K;i-f» T'o rt^ t-i'n n Identical with the Rod Tartarian except its color, 
VV llllC IdlLdlian the flowers being pure white. Ea, lOc, 3 for 
25c, postpaid; 18 to 24-ln. ea. 25c; 2 to 3 ft. ea 35c; 3 to 4 ft. ea 
Pink Tartarian 1^-^ ^ 
of blossom. Prices same as Red Tar- 
tarian. 
HYDRANGEA 
Paniculata Grandiflora 
This is the handsomest shrub grown. 
Familiar to ntost everyone and a uni- 
versal favorite. It grows from 8 to 10 
feet high and 0 to 12 inches in diameter. 
The blossoms are at first pure white, 
turnins frradually to a delieate pink, 
hence it grows deeper as the season ad- 
vances, ihrouKh the sunset shades to lav- 
ender. The blossoms dry like "Everlast- 
inff Flowers," and can be kept indoors 
all winter. It is hariy as the oak. never 
kills back, and for specimen plants, 
groups, borders or ornamental divisions 
it is very beautiful. Each 10c, 3 for 
25c, postpaid: 18 to 24-ln. each 25c; 
2 to 3 ft. each 35c. Extra selected, 
50c each. 
Tree Hydrangea ^7.f,an- 
gea Paniculata Grandiflora, except 
gr*>wn in the tree form and is very at- 
tr.active for lawn decorations. 3 to 4 ft. 
each 50c, 4 to 5 ft. each 75c, by ex- 
only 
Known as Grandiflora alba. 
summer fit)wering hardy shrubs 
50c. 
Hydrangea Paniculata Grandiflora 
Koelreuteria 
Paniculata Hydrangea, Snowball 
(Varnish Tree.) Hardy ornamental tree, native of China. In July pro 
diK'cs panicles of orange-yellow flowers. Thrives in a rich loamy soil. 150 
ea., 2 for 25c, postpaid; 12 to IS-in. ea. 20e; IS to 24-in. ea. 25c. 
LILAC — 
Large Flowering Purple ^,„re'r';'"d''e:p"- p^?pt.' t'^k 
lOc, 3 for 25c. postpaid; 18 to 24-in. ea. 25c; 2 to 3 ft. ea. 30c; 3 to 4 
ft. 40c Each. 
T aro-f> Flnwpn'nrr Identical with the above, except 
J_,drgC r lowering VV IlltC in color, the flowers being pure 
white. Each 10c, 3for25e, postpaid; 18 to 24-ln. ea. 25c; 2 to 3 ft. ea, 
30c; 3 to 4 ft. ea. 40c, 
n^Ilp Ap. IVanr'^r Blooms very late: large, double, light purplish 
JJCIIC uc xya.lii^y |,ii,„nis, tinged witli blue, lighter toward the 
center. Strong budded, 18 to 24-in. ea. 35c; 2 to 3 ft. each 50e, 
r^Koi-l/ac X Loose trusses of reddish purple flowers. Strongbudded 
N^IlcillCS J\. isto 24-in. ea.35c;2to3ft.ea.50e,3to4ft.ea.60c. 
Jncitfa (Hungarian.) A fine, 
uaiis.(.,a distinct species, of tree- 
like growth, w-itli dark shining leaves 
and purple flowers in June after other 
sorts are through bl(K)ming. 18 to 
24-in. ea. 25c; 2 to 3 ft. strong, ea. 
85c; 3 to 4 ft. ea. 5Cc. 
Madame Abel Chate- 
r»oir Pure white flowers in very 
""ly large panicles, 18 tO 24-ln. 
e^35c: 2 to 3 ft. ea. 50c. 
Marie Le Gray ^'V"-^ 
white flower plumes, of large size. 
Strong budded, 18 to 24-ln. ea. 
30e; 2 to 3 ft. ea. 40c; 3 to 4 ft. ea. 
50c. 
Pp_ojor» Pale lilac flowers, slen- 
Clbictll dt'r Ijrancbes ami nar- 
row leaves. lOc ea., 3 for 25c, 
postpaid; 2 to 3 ft. ea. 25c; 3 to 4 
ft. ea. 35c. 
Gia nf- TTrpf^ A magnificent 
IdllL licc variety from 
Northern Japan. Tlie blossoms are 
borne in panicles 17 to 20 inches long, 
are pure white, very fragrant and 
appear a month later than other va- 
rieties. 15c ea., 2 for 25c postpaid; 
18 to 24-ln. ea. 30e. 
Snnwhall Known as Grandiflora alba. A grand addition to the 
OIiUWl.Jd.ll summer fit)wering hardy shrubs. Comes into bloom just 
at a time when there is a scarcity ofoutsile white flowers, along through 
July and August. Makes a plant much like the common Hydrangea, but 
blooms with purest snow-white flowers, shaped much like the Snowball fl<iwer. 
but much larger and more attractive. Price, strong 2 1-4 inch pot plants, 
25c each, postpaid; 12 to 18-ln. each 3Sc; 18 to 24-in. each 50c. 
JAPAN QUINCE 
(See page 8.5 for <ie.s<ription.) Each 10c, 3 for 25c, postpaid; 18 to 
24-in. ea. 25e; 2 to 3 ft. each 50c. 
JAPAN ORANGE 
Its greatest value is as a shrub, producing beautiful scarlet bloora very 
early in spring, one of the earliest to open, and quite fragrant. Each 20c, 
doz. $2.00, postpaid; by express, 18 to 24-in. each 30c, doz. $3.00. 
KERRIA JAPONICA 
(Globe Flower.) A graceful, slender shrub, growing 4 to 5 feet high, 
producing in great abundance double, yellow, globe-shaped flowers from 
early summer till autumn. Each 10c, 3 for 2Sc, postpaid; 18 to 24-tn. 
25c each; 2 to 3 ft. each 30c. 
LOCUST 
An elegant shrub 5 to 6 feet tall with bright 
red flowers. 12 to IS-ln. ea. 25c; 18 to 24-ln. 
Red Flowering 
ea. 35c. 
POLYCODIUM (The Deerberry.) 
A hardy shrub 2 to 4 feet tall, with numerous nodding flowers and a 
profusion of globular berries. Thrives in almost any well-drained soil. An 
interesting subject for rock-gardens. 18 to 24-in, ea. 30c, 
PRUNUS 
Pumila 
(Sand Cherry.) s to 5 feet tall, leaves green 
aluive, whitened beneath, fading with tones of 
orange, yellow and red, flowers white in clusters. Fruit dark purple. lOc 
ea.. 3 for 25c, postpaid; 18 to 24-in. ea. 25e. 
TrilrvKo (Double Flowering Plum.) A very handsome shrub, fl ow- 
inUUd. ers delieate pink. 3 to 4 f t. ea. 40c. 
