50 SEED CATALOGUE o/ L. L. 1\/r A V ^' CO., ST. PAUL, MINN. 
Seedsmen, florists, Nurserymen mxT^c "Northern Grown" Seeds Are Best 
May's Minnesota Grown Early Crop Potatoes 
MAY'S Early Russet 
THE GREAT GOLDEN RUSSET POTATO. It xs a very handsomt 
potato, uniform in shape and size, averaging 4 to 5 
inches in length. Skin is of creamy buff golden rus&et« 
the flesh is fine grained, pure white, cooks dry 
and floury, sheds its jacket when boiled and 
its flavor is particularly mild and delicious. 
Its tubers grow bunched compactly In the 
hill, permitting close planting and cul- 
tivation. Although an early potato, it 
will keep, if properly stored, in per- 
fect condition until June. Peck 50c., 
bushel $1.50, barrel (2 bushel) $3.25* 
MAY'S Tested Varieties 
THE POTATOES listed here are only 
those varieties which have been 
thoroughly tested by expert growers, 
and which -have been proven the best 
potatoes for planting ever offered at 
any price. Cliange yotir seed, for the 
additional yield gained by the change 
will more than repay you for the expen- 
diture made. Order early, we ship promptly- 
" Seeds and plants have arrivtd in heattiiful 
condition. Thanks for promptness. Fruit trees are 
in bloom here, so I do not think we will have cold 
tceather enough to hwt them. Yours respectfully, 
AfRS. W. J. GREEN, Fayetteville, N. C. 
*'Your seed potatoes were all that you claimed 
for them. We harvested 400 bushels per acre, 
on an average, last season, which we con.ider a good 
yieldf and take great pleasu e in recommending your stock." 
Yours trry truly, If'M. f.rJNS, Ottawa. Afinn. 
MAY'S Algoma Potato 
AGRICULTURAL woNDF.R. Matures very early. Fine shape. Enormous yields. 
A fine potato that is ceratin 10 take the lead with growers who desire a first 
class early variety that is productive and sure to yield a good crop, even in 
the most unfavorable seasons. Market gardeners and all others who grow 
potatoes cannot afford to overlook this wonderful variety, lis ceriaint> 
to produce a big crop, fine appearance and enormous yields have called 
fo^th a testimonial from some of the most experienced potato growers in 
America. "The Rural New Yorker'' the great agricultural paper of the 
east, says: "From time to time we have dug a hill of the varieties that 
.!aim to be the earliest now on trial on the Rural grounds. Thus far, 
Algoma, from I.. I,. May & Co., of St. Paul, Minn., has given the best yield. 
It is a most shapelv potato, being smooth, obloiiif and $lightly flattened. 
Peck 50c, bushel $1.50, barrel (2^ bushels) $3.25. 
Potato Culture 
PLANT three to four barrels to the acre. In order to have the best success 
ill growing |3oiatoes, it is necessary to iilant as early as the ijround can be 
made ready. S''lect a rich soli, and ]-lanr in rows 3 feet apart, and the sets 1 
loot in the rows. If wood ashes and plaster can be procured, sow a good 
dressing over the field after the potatoes arc up. If a very early crop is 
.icsircd, it will be necessary to sprout the potatoes before planting. Cut the 
potatoes into piece?, place in a warm, light room for four to six weeks before 
planting in the open ground. During this time shoots Vill start, so thai, as soon as 
planted, they will send out roots and grow more rapidly than those treated in the ordi- 
nary way. Another method is to place the sets in a h -»tbcd two weeks before they are 
wanted, and then lift carefully and 
set out on fresh horse-dung, the 
heat will cause them to 
start at once. If the 
potato bug appears 
use Paris CJreen 
'xcd in wa- 
ter, and 
fre- 
quent- 
,1AY'S EARLY R'JSSGT 
nV? riETTED GLM 
MAY'S Netted Gem 
THE MARVELOUS MONTANA SEEDLING, 
//ir heaviest yielding sort ^roun. 
Combines all the good qualities of the 
varieties^ in cultivation and stands 
today without a rival in the Potato 
Kingdom. Has been thoroughly tested 
in alt sections. It is the handsomest 
variety we have ever seen and hundreds 
nf good potato judges bear us out in 
ihe statement. It is extremely early. 
Planted May loth, good large potatoes 
were dug July 20th, 70 days from time 
of planting. Will produce 500 bushels 
per acre, withstands drought to a 
rL-markable degree, keeps well. In 
shape it is oblong, well set with eyes 
all over. The skin is of most curious 
formation for a potato, being very 
closely netted and veined like the 
Rocky Ford melon. It is rather thick 
■ind does not bruise easily, thus enabling 
it to withstand shipping exceedingly 
well, as it _ will reach destination in 
prime condition and appearance. It 
is of light russet color, very pleasing 
and beautiful. Peck 50c., bushel $1.50, 
barrel {2% bushels) $3.25. 
"IVe have used your potato seed for 
two years and have found them very 
successful, especially the "Netted Gem. 
Yours very truly, 
if. SCIIREPEl, Le Sueur, Minn. 
For General List of Vegetable Seeds, 
see pages 27 to 32. 
