SEED CATALOGUE of L. L. 1VT ^ CO., ST. PAUL, MINN. 51 
— ^rir Hardiest For All Climes 
Seedsmen, Florists, Nurserymen 
May's Northern Grown Recleaned Clover Seed 
Importance of a Red Clover Crop 
^ ED Clover is 
IX /A(r principal 
^eguminous crop 
)f the United 
nates, although 
he cultivation of 
lifalfa is increas- 
ng rapidly. At 
he time of iht; 
ast season census 
:hcrc were ap- 
aroximately four 
[iiillion acres in 
red clo^'cr and 
:\vo million acres 
in alfalfa. Red 
rlover, appearing 
ns it docs in rota- 
tion at intervals 
Df three to five 
years on the 
lirrcater part of the 
best af^ricultural 
and of this coun- 
:ry, plays a most 
mporiant part in the m.i 
special attention should ^. -- , 
iiiee our Star Grade Red Clover to be the best Clover Seed oa the market, 
Red Clover— The Seed Quality 
EXTRA CLEANE 
Clover 
SJt\. Sei;i> of good 
qualit\ is of I 
qualit\ is of large 
i/.e. dark colored, 
l is a decided lus- 
ter, and is practi- 
cally free from 
weed seeds. Red 
clover seed is sold 
in more grades 
than any other 
seed, al) of the 
large dealers offer- 
ing from five to 
ten qualities at a 
time. Among 
these grades will 
be found seed 
that is practically 
free from weeds 
and din, germi- 
nating 95 to 98 
per cent, as well 
as screenings 
made up of «mall, 
1 rown seed with a large percentage of weed deeds, 
iiu:ludiii>: JuJdri .nid many t)ther noxious weeds. These extremes are *ell 
represented by the analysis of the two follov/ing samples: 
Sample No. 
Price paid per 
cwt. 
Percentage of 
weed seeds 
Percentage of dirt, 
sticks and siones 
Percentage of 
Red Clover 
seed 
Percentage of Red 
Clover seed that 
germinated 
No. of weed 
seeds per lb- 
Actual cost per 100 lbs. 
of Red Clover seed thai 
germinated 
I 
2 
$ 5.20 
15.00 
25.00 
.09 
26.16 
1.08 
48.06 
98.83 
18.26 
95.86 
139,727 
150 
$28.48 
15.65 
SAMPLE NO. I, imported at S 1-5 cents per pound, contained about 18 1-4 
per cent of red clover seed that would grow, and most of this was small, 
light seed that would not produce vigorous plants. Large quantities of 
seed of this grade are constantly being imported. The quality of such 
seed is so poor that it is not often sold alone; neither is it recleaned, as the 
Kood seed it contains actually costs more than the best quality of seed. 
None of this poor seed is imported to be wasted, but it is mixed in varying 
proportions with better seed and sold to the farmers. 
THE ABOVE STATISTICS, compiUd by the United States Department of ^S^^' 
culture wilt give you some idea of the value of pure, clean seed. fFe 
guarantee our Star Grade in grass seeds to prove of high germination and 
purity, or they may be returned to us at our expense within ten days, and 
ihe money sent for same cheerfully refunded. 
SAMPLE NO. 2, contained more than QS P'r cent of red clover seed that would 
grow, and was practically free from weed seeds. In order to sow the 
same amount of good seed from these samples, it would be necessary to 
sow 5 1-4 pounds of the poor sample to one pound of the other. Every 
time 150 weed seeds were sown with the good sample, 733'567 weed seeds 
would be sown with the poor one. 
OUR STAR GRADES represent highest possible merit and are only shipped 
out in seamless sealed bags. 
PRICES. Clover and Grass seeds are sold at a very close margin of profit, 
consequently our prices are subject to market fluctuation. If you 
wish to purchase a quantity or should our prices on any item appear high, 
write for samples and special quotations. 
TRI 
is 
ALSIKE OR SWEDISH 
MAY'S Giant Crimson Clover 
"^RIFOLlUM INCARNATIUM. This is an annual variety. The yield in fodder 
_ is immense, and after cutting, it at once commences to grow and continues 
until severe freezing weather and makes good hay. Sow in April or May, 
20 pounds of seed per acre. The only objection to this is that it winter 
kills in this latitude. Desirable as a soiling crop. Star Grade, pound 25c., 
postpaid; peck $2.50, bushel $9.50, 100 pounds, $15.00. Sold only in 
scaled bags- 
MAY'S Mammoth Red Clover 
TRIFOUUM PKATENSE PERENNE. Also Called Saplint or Pea I'inr Chver. This grestly resembles the Medium 
Red, but is of much taller and more vigorous growtii. Nothing equals It for hog pasture as it will produce 
an enormous yield and is of the highest feed.ng quality. It gives 
quick results, making an unequaled crop, and is usually considered 
an excellent pasture grass. If your soil is poor and needs enriching 
there is no fertilizer as cheap and good as sowing .Mammoth clover 
and plowing the crop under. Star Grade, pound 40c., postpaid; 
peck $4.00, bushel (60 pounds) $14.00, 100 pounds $23.00. So d 
only in scaled bags. - , 
CHOICE. Pound 35c., peck $3.75, bushel $12.50, 100 pounds 
$2 1 .50. 
MAY'S Medium Red Clover 
TRIFOUUM PRATESSE. Jljo Hsltd OS ] unt cloner. Thcmost 
valuable variety of the clover family and is becoming indis- 
pensable to the farmer, as a rotation crop. It makes two crops a 
year. The first, as a rule, is cut when in blo.ssoin for hay, the 
second crop is used for seed, hay or plowed under as a fertilizer. 
Star Grade, pound 40c., postpaid; peck $4.00, bushel (60 pounds) 
$14.00, 100 pounds $23.00. Sold only in sealed bags. V.o 
CHOICE. Pound 35c., postpaid; peck $3.75, bushel $12.50, 
100 pounds $21.50. 
MAY'S Alsike or Swedish Clover 
A ■.■ery hardy doner. Perennial 
MAY'S White Clover 
TRirOLIUM REPENS. J small headrd ichilt species that is very fragrant 
and exceedingly desirable for mixing with lawn grass seeds. Although 
it is not a heavy producer, it is of great value for use in permanent pastures, 
as it affords a most nutritious food for sheep and cattle. This variety will 
succeed in almost anv soil. Usually about 6 pounds arc sown to the acre. 
Star Grade, pound 6Sc., postpaid; 10 pound lots SOc. a pound, by express. 
CRIMSON CLOVER 
TRIFOLIUM HYBRIDUM (sceCUt) 
On rich, moist soils it yields an enormous quantity of hay or 
" CC, - ^ 
globular, fragrant and nui 
pasturage, but its greatest value is for sowing with other clovers 
and grasses as it forms a thick bottom and greatly increases the 
yield of hay; cattle prefer it to any other forage. The heads are 
hicli obtain a large amount of honey from them. S( 
spring or fall at the rote of 6 pounds per acre, 
Sold only in sealed bags. 
when used alone. Star Grade, pound 4ScJ, postpaid ; peck $4.00, bushel $16.00, 100 pounls $25.00. 
NOTE: At pound prices, we nuU postpaid. In Urjsr qualities the prices are for seed seat by express or freiitht (sack included) at ourchaser's expense 
