54 SEED CATALOGUE of L. L. A V 
Seedsmen, Florists, Nurserymen 
^ CO., ST. PAUL, MINN 
"Northern Grown" Seeds Are Bes 
May's Special Mixtures of Clover and Grass 
HiisK (.la:rr and Grass M:\lurfs an- siltctcj with the Rrcatest of rare and composed of such varieties as arc best adapted for differciil 
various purposes. 1- rom our own expencnce, as well as from the experience gamed by corresponding with our customers in every part of the counlrv ™ 
are enabled to select in these Clover Crass Mixtures not only the varieties that are suited to the soil, but have them in the right proportion in ead 
mixture. In every instance we mention the quantities which we recommend to be sown per acre and not only have these proven to be sufficient in our om 
expcnracnts carried on during several years, but they have been proven to be equally successful and sufficient with our patrons 
MAY'S SPECIAL HAY MIXTURES 
No. 1. For moist ground and rich soils. Sow l8 pounds per acre. Meadow 
Foxtail, Italian Rye Grass, Sweet Vernal, Meadow Fescue, Timothy, 
Alsike, Tall Meadow Oat Grass. 
No. 2. For moist ground which is occasionally overflowed Sow i6 pounds 
per acre. Tall Fescue, Red Top, Timothy, Meadow Fescue, Meadow 
Foxtail, Alsike. 
No. 3. For high and dry ground, light or medium soils. Sow 20 pounds 
per acre. Red Fescue, Timothy, Red Clover, Crested Dogstail, Sweet 
Vernal, Lucerne, Hard Fescue. 
No. 4. For high or dry ground, heavy or strong soil. Sow 20 pounds per 
acre. Tall Meadow Oat Grass, Sweet Vernal, Timothy, Hard Fescue, 
Red Top, Red Clover, Meadow Fescue, English Rye Grass, Alsike. 
No. 5. For top seeding on marshes and swampy places, occasionally over- 
flowed, the following mixture is adapted. Sow 10 pounds per acre. 
Meadow Foxtail, Tall Fescue, Floating Meadow Grass, Red Top, Water 
Spear Grass 
No. 6. This mixture is well adapted for light, sandy and gravelly soils Sow 
20 pounds per acre. White Clover, Hard Fescue, Soft Brome Grass, 
Red Top, Fescue Grass, Bromus Inermis, Sheep's Fescue. 
MAY'S PERMANENT PASTURE MIXTURES 
No. 7. For moist ground and rich soils. Sow 20 pounds per acre. Mcadoi 
Fescue, English Rye Grass, Red Top, Fowl Meadow, Italian Rye Grass 
Alsike, Meadow Foxtail, Blue Grass, White Clover, Orchard Grass 
Timothy, Red Clover. 
No. 8. For high and dry ground, clay or heavy soils. Sow 22 pounds pa 
acre. Red Fescue, English Rye Grass, Timothy, Meadow Fescue, Italial 
Rye Grass, Red Clover, Tall Meadow Oat Grass, Blue Grass, White Clover, 
Orchard Grass, .Alsike 
No. 9. 
Hard Fescue, Lucerne, ^ ^ ^ 
Red Clover, Meadow Fescue, Red Top, White Clover, Crestcd Dogstai 
No. 10. To improve pastures by top seeding, or for low, rich, marsh' 
ground. Sow 10 pounds per acre. Fowl Meadow, Tall Fescue, Crecpini 
Bent, Red Top, Alsike. ' 
No. II. For top seeding for wood pastures, orchards and shady places 
Sow 10 pounds per acre. Tall Meadow Oat Grass, Sweet Vernal, Timothy 
Orchard Grass, White Clover, Meadow Foxtail, Blue Grass, Alsike 
For sheep pastures on light, sandy soils or dry uplands, and hil 
sides. Sow 22 pounds per acre. Sheep's Fescue, Crested Dogstail, Swee 
Vernal, Hard Fescue, White Clover. 
For high and dry ground, light soils. Sow J2 pounds per acre 
e, English Rye Grass, Red Fescue, Yellow Oat Grass 
PRICES FOR ANY OF THE 12 MIXTURES 
Notice.— The importance to the farmer of a good selection and pmpcr mixture of clover and grass seeds for permanent pasture or for hav cannot 
overesumatcd. Fhc above mixtures are correct. We can make up lower priced mixtures if desired, but we advise you not to let the value of a fev 
cents stand in the way of your getting the best. Our mixture* are the product of careful expcri- 
mentation. Per pound 25c., postpaid; 20 pounds $4.00, 100 pounds $17.50, by express or freight. 
FOR HAY AND 
PERMANENT PASTURES 
MAY'S SPECIAL GRASS AND CLOVER MIXTURES 
OUR STAR BRAND MIXTURE of grasses and clovrr yields a very heavy crop of the finest and most 
succulent hay early in the season, and after same is cut, continuous and abundant pasturaRc 
until winter sets in. !t will stand for years, and may be used cither for pasturage exclusively, or 
hay and pasturage, and \\\\{ give satisfactory results, both when sown on dry, sandy soil, or on 
moist meadow lands. Il is made up of native and foreign grasses and clover combined in proper 
proportions to insure the best results, from years of practical experience. Wc recommend using at 
least 25 pounds of this mixture per acre. Price, 25 pounds $1.50, 100 pounds $16.00. 
MAY'S FAMOUS HOG PASTURE MIXTURES 
FOR several years past wc have made up for a number of our customers 
a special mixture for their hog pasture. In our experience we find that 
hogs can be raised more profitably on grass and 
on clover than on corn only, it is just as easy 
and certainly more convenient to provide clover 
and grasses as corn, the pigs will do the work 
themselves, gaining ficsh, be.-iides keeping healthy 
and strong. Quick results and a full crop and 
use of a pasture can be had the first summer from 
the properly selected mixture. 
No. 1 Hog Mixture 
Hoc PASTURE clover grass mixture for quick 
results and a full crop the first year. When 
sown early in the spring the heavy growth of the 
grasses and clover will furnish a fine pasture 
throughout the summer. By careful experiments HCSUl IS ARE SATIS 
we find that Crimson Clover, in the right pro- FARMER AS WEL 
portion, used with other grasses, is well adapted to this mixture, Mammotti 
Clover. Lngiish Rye, Italian Rye, Crimson Clover. Tall Meadow Oat. Soi 
15 pounds per acre. 10 pounds $2.00, SO pounds $8.50, 100 pounds $15.00,1 
by express or freight. 
No. 2 Hog Mixture 
ESPECIALLY ADAPTED for quick rHums. Our 
perience has shown us that with this mixture 
hogs do the work themselves, gaining fiesl 
besides keeping healthy and strong. It is com- 
posed of the following varieties in the right pro 
portion. Soja Beans Vetches. Rape, Field 
Peas. Japanese Millet, Sugar Cane, Speltz. Sow loO 
pounds per acre. 10 pounds 75c., 25 pound! 
$1.25, 50 pounds $2.25, 100 pounds $4.25, by 
express or freight. 
WHEN YOU ORDER ust our Order sheet and be surt 
to tvrite your ' name vefy pJainiy and give youf 
^ostoffice, county and state in full rSery time. This 
insures a correct and prompt delivery of your ordtu 
FACTORY TO THE 
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