SEED CATALOGUE of L. L. 1\T ^ CO., ST. PAUL, MINN. 35 
-Are Hardiest for All Climes 
Seedsmen, Florists, Nurserymen 
May's Field Seeds — Great Soil Improvers 
MAKES POOR LAND RICH — MAKES RICH LAND MORE PRODUCTIVE 
THE WONDERFUL VALUE of the f Of age crops listed on the next two pages is not as yet fully appreciated by the average farmer. The enrich- 
ing of the soil by commerciarfertilizers or by rotation is still in its crude form. This is due to the natural fertiiity of our land; tho farmer 
in general is content to raise average crops under ordinary conditions. But why not enrich your land, raise larger crops and at the sanip 
time have a goodly quantity of forage for your stock? The varieties listed herewith can all be sown as catch crops, they arc all valuable 
for fattening purposes, they are adapted to various soils and conditions, and best of all their roots penetrate into the ground and bring up 
a rich supply of mineral matter that cannot be reached by ordinary plants, thereby leaving the earth richer and far more productive thaii? 
heretofore. 'We desire to call your attention to the importance of these crops as fertilizers; also to the_ importance of using fertilizerfl. 
The quantity and quality of yield of grains and grasses depends first upon the seed, second upon the soil, third upon the culture. An<} ^ 
every one of these three essentials can be improved upon by the grower. 
MAY'S Cow Peas 
IN THE COW PEA tve have a fer- 
tilizer and a food at the same 
time. The Cow Pea is one of ihe 
most useful annual forage crops. 
In the first place it gro\y8 in hot 
weather when it is desirable to 
have the ground covered. Second, its^ long 
lap root penetrates the sub-soil, loosening it 
and making it more porous. Third, the absorption of the 
free nitrogen makes it of great service. Fourth, it provides 
splendid forage. Fifth, it may be used as a cover crop. 
Sixth, the roots and "tubble are left as additions to the ?oil 
always causing considerable improvement It has strong 
roots and heavy foliage, possessing great fertilizing powers. 
Ii. draws its nourishment very heavily from the air, and 
returns it in a richer measure to the soil, thereby enriching 
it to a degree that is remarkable. If not desired as a 
fertilizer, it makes a fine fodder for cattle. The cow pea 
ranks very high as a soil cnricher, gathering immense 
quantities of nitrogen from the atmosphere. The ripe 
peas contain no less than iSj^ per cent of digestible 
protein. The vines properly cured are a most vai.,able 
fodder for cattle and sheep, being richer in protein .ind 
fat than the best clover hay. If desired the pods may be 
harvested for the grain and the vines plowed under to 
fertilize the soil. The seed or grain is ground and used 
for feed, the leaves and stalks also make good fodder fed 
green. Poor sandy soil may be greatly improved by plo'.vin?: 
under a crop of cotv peas and thus made into a fertile loam. 
If wanted to plow under as a fertilizer, sow with a drill in 
drills a foot apart. If grown for seed plant 3H feet apart and 
row. and cultivate thoroughly, using 25 pounds of seed per acre 
grown, peck $1.00, bushel $3.50; Southern grown, peck 75c., bushel $2.75. 
MAY'S Canada Field Peas 
VERY VALUABLE for fattening stock, and can also be grown for soiling purposes, but arc of 
greater value for fodder when fed as ground feed, or the vines can be cured for hay, which 
is of great nutritive value. They can be sown alone or with oats. If sown alone, sow 2 bushels 
to the acre. If with oats sow one bushel of peas and iH bushels of oats. The latter method 
is the most profitable and a double crop can be secured at the same time. Threshed together 
they can be easily separated, but make a desirable feed when ground together for fattening stock. 
MAY'S Improved Yellow or White 
AVERY PROLIFIC SORT yielding all the u ay from 18 to 40 bushels of tine peas per acre. They 
arc great fatlencrs. These peas sell at fancy prices dry for eating. Peck 90c., bushe. $3.00, 
MAY'S PERFECTION- RREEN 
f EioHT OF VINE three and one-kalf to four feet. Of the same geneiul character as the Improved Yellow or White, used 
for the same purposes, but the seed is green in color instead of white. Peck $1.10; bushel $4.00. 
MAY'S Sand or Winter Vetch 
IMPROVES POOR, sandy or gravelly soils. The ea'^'iest crop for cutting and 
plowing under in spring, being nearly a month ea.'iw than Crimson Clover, 
and a full crop can be taken off the land in time t. • planting spring crops. 
This Vetch is beyond doubt one of the most valuable fodder plants 1 or the 
West and Northwestern States, owing to it^ adaptability to withstand 
severe drought, heat and cold. The vines are very siniilar to pea vines, 
but arc more slender and much more thickly clad with leaves and side 
stems, which furnish nice succulent feed. Individual plants will make 
a ten foot growth before going to seed- A sowing made in August 
or September makes excellent pasturage for sheep or hogs, the crop 
in 50 days being two feet high. After close eating it can be left to 
prevent soil washing during winter and early spring, thus effecting 
a great saving of soluble mineral fertil-zcrs contained in the soil. 
The Department of Agriculture at Washington estimates the value 
of a plowed-under crop of this Vetch as equivalent to putting into 
the ground $i6 to $45 worth of commercial fertilizer to the acre. 
It is one of the first plants to start into growth in spring, covering 
the ground with a heavy crop early in May. Sowing may be made 
in the Fall or Spring, using 30 pounds of seed to the acre, either 
broadcast or in drills three feet apart. To get the best results from 
it sow about one-half bushel of Rye or Oats with it, to furnish support 
for the vines. On good, rich soil it yie'ds enormous crops of green 
fodder, running from 10 to 15 tons to the acre It is also a remark- 
able grower on sandv or thin land. By mail, prepaid, 1 pound 25c.; 
by express or freight, iO pounds $1.50, 50 pounds $7.00, 100 pounds $12.00. 
COW PEAS 
WINTER VETCH YIELDS 
10 TO 15 TONS OF FOD- 
DER TO THP ACRE 
CANADA 
FIELD PEAS 
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