SEED CATALOGUE of L. L. 1% /T AV ^ CO, ST. PAUL, MINN. 75 
Seedsmen, Florists, Nurserymen 
— ^/fre Hardiest For All Climes 
May's Unsurpassed Dahlias and Gloxinias 
MAY'S PAEON Y FLOWERED DAHLIAS 
Big Chief, Enormous size, rich crimson, margined maroon. A very strong vigorous plant, with firm 
like foliage. Each 25c., dozen $2.5a 
Corallina. A beautiful coral red, viry large, petals twisted and broad, like paeony petals. 
Each 30c*« dozen $3.00. 
Geisha. The showiest of its type. The peculiarly twisted and curled petals are gold at the 
heart and deepen into an intense scarlet, radiating to lighter red at the edges. It is a strong 
grower and of very free flowering habii. Each 40c., dozen $4.00. 
Ironmonger. A larg.^ flower of the most delicate lavender with white shadings. Each 30c., 
dozen $3.00. 
Mannheim. Salmon pink, suffused with a gold sheen. Each 25c., dozen $2.50. 
Sensation. Vermilion rcJ, tipped snow while. Distinct and striking. A strong vigorous 
grower and profuse bloomer. Each 30c., dozen $3.00. 
Arabella. Very fine form. Color pale primrose, tipped and shaded o!d-rosc and lavender. 
Bach 20c., dozen $2. 00. 
Duchess of Cambridge. White, suffused pink, edged and tipped shades of purple. Each 20c., 
dozen $2.00. 
Camellia Alba. Dwarf, pure white, fine form. Each 20c, dozen $2.00. 
John Walker, The best pure white show dahlia for exhibition purposes. Beautiful full, 
round form with high center. Each 20c., do^en $2.00. 
Lemon Beauty. A cross between Philadclph-a and Lemon Giant. Very large, lemon yellow, 
full and wcU rounded. Each 20c., dozen $2.00. 
Red Hussar. Intense scaHct-crim^on. Each 15c., dozen $1.65. 
Queen Victoria, Deep yellow, finely quilled. Each 20c., dozen $2.00, 
White Swan. Snow white, of beautiful form, with long stems. Each 20c., dozen $2.00, 
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MAY'S Special Offer 
For $2.S0, we will send by express, 1 bulb each of this famous collection of 14 varieties, or 
half collection, 7 varieties, purchaser's selection for $1.50. 
NOTE — As there are many people who care little or nothing lor special sorts, wc offer our 
selection, said selection to be made at the time the order is filled, made up o{ Rood contrasting 
colors and sorts. Dozen $1.50, 100 for $12.00. All colors mixed, dozen $1.00, 10Ofor$8.0O. 
MAY'S GLOXINIAS 
THE 
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rcquiri 
Gloxinia is one of the most beautiful and orchid like flowers in common cultivation, 
sa profuse bloomer and blossoms in six or eight weeks from the time the dry bulb is planted, 
ng only a turfy soil mixed with sand, plenty of water and good pot drainage to make it 
a com- 
p'ctc 
success 
as a 
house 
grown 
plant. 
The 
A>SB 
GLOXINIAS 
flowers 
are 
large, 
of the 
most exquisite coloring and will last in water, when cut, two weeks, in 
perfect condition. 
Emperor Frederick. Deep cerise crimson with white border. 
Mont Blanc. Very large, pure white. 
Defiance. Deep crimson, one of the finest. 
Emperor William. Violet blue with white throat, tinged and spotted. 
Named sorts, each 15c, 2 for 25c., dozen $1.00, postpaid. 
Leopard, Various colors, all beautifully tigered and spotted. 
Mixed Strong Bulbs ready for 
immediate growth and bloom. 
Each lOc, or 3 for 2. Sc., (postpaid. 
MAY'S MADEIRA 
VINE 
THE Ma(}eira Vine is of rapid 
growth, with dense and 
beautiful foliage, twining to a 
great height, grows anywhere, 
but does better in a warm, 
sunny, sheltered location. It 
is also a very pretty plant for 
training around the windows 
in the house. Strong tubers, 
each 5c., 3 for 12c., dozen 40c., 
postpaid. 
*'/ have received my order of 
seeds and bulbs ana am well 
pleased with all.'* 
Frank J. Volpat, 
R. R. 3, Box 44, Wilson, Masi. 
For General List uf Flvuer Seeds, 
see pages 68 to 71. 
MADEIRA 
