SEED CATALOGUE of L. L. 1% J- A V ^ CO., ST. PAUL, MINN. Ill 
— Are Hardiest For All Clii 
Seedsmen, Florists, Nurserymen 
May's Hardy Climbing or Rambler Roses 
MAY'S Tree Roses 
GRAFTED on hardy rose- stalks 4 to 5 feet 
They are tree shaped, and when in 
full bloom are objecis of great 
beauty, and ihcy make most 
handsome plants for lawn or 
rose border. In this shape we 
offer only the Hybrid Pcr- 
Eetual or hardy class. We 
avc them in the white, the 
different shades of pink, red 
and crimson. The unique 
effects produced by group- 
ings or border lines of Stand- 
ard Roses make them very 
desirable. The leading Hy- 
brid Perpetual varieties can 
be successfully grown in the 
open ground, some protec- 
tion or slight covcringin win- 
ter being desirable. The plant 
requires rich soil and moisture. 
Each Sl.OO, dozen $10.00. Can 
only be sent by express or 
freight. Set of 3 Tree Roses, 
purchaser's selection as to 
color for $2.50} by express. 
MAY'S Dwarf 
Rambler Roses 
THESE are varieties of es- 
tablished merit, and the 
better they become known ih 
more popular they become. These 
we have listed below we have select- 
ed as the best of their kind and wc arc 
sure that they will be well liked by all 
who grow them. 
Baby Rambler or Dwarf Crimson Rambler. 
A dwarf bush form of Crimson Rambler, ex- 
cellent for bedding or pots. With ordinary 
treatment will bloom throughout the year. 
Annie Muller. A new pink Baby Rambler. The 
flowers are brilliant pink, slightly fragrant and very per- 
sistent. It is a strong grower and blooms all summer through 
Catherine Zeimet. \Vhiic R.iby Rambler. Is of compact growth; 
the height is about 20 
inches. The flowers are 
HYBRID SWEET BRIAR ROSE 
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manner that is conducive to its 
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MAY'S Choice Miscellaneous Hardy Roses 
MAY'S Moss roses 
CLASS of roses very much admired. Their beauty 
consists in the delicate mossy covering which sur- 
rounds the bud and gives to the opening flower a 
unique appearance. 
Ashbome Prize. The flowers are a rich, 
deep velvety red, extra large and highly 
perfu mod. 
Blanche Moreatu A creamy white, 
tinged rose. 
Princess May. A very bright sil- 
very rose. 
William Lobb. Deep bright pink 
The above 5 varieties we offer 
2 year old plants only, each 35c., 
dozen $3.50, by express. 
La Neige. Pure white, a 
seedling from the Blanche 
Moreau 
Mme. Louis Leveque. Beau- 
tiful delicate pink. 
Venus. Cclor fiery red; one of 
the fines . 
The above 3 varieties we 
offer 1 year old plants only, 
each 25c., dozen $2.50, post- 
paid. 
MAY'S MEMORIAL OR 
EVERGREEN ROSES 
OSA wicHURiANA. This is 
a trailing species from 
japan, creeping along the 
ground almost as closely as 
does an ivy. 
Lucidia* Single, bright pink* 
red fruit. 
Manda's Triumph. Large, double, 
white flowers. Very handsome. 
* Pink Roamer. Single, bright pink, with 
white center. 
South Orange Perfection, Double, blush pink 
Universal Favorite. Double, rose color. 
Wichuriana. Single, pure white. Very fine. 
These Memorial Roses arc very pretty and the sorts 
that we on'cr here we consider the best of this kind. We are sure 
that they will please. 2 year old plants, each 3Sc., dozen $3.50, express. 
GOOD ROSES may he gro^vn in 
most any soil and 
tion; _ but if roses of 
superior quality are de- 
sired, select an open 
sunny position shel- 
tered from the north 
winds and clear of a 
roots of trees and 
shrubs. If care is 
u.sed in the prepara- 
tion of the beds, the 
resultant quality and 
quantity of bloom 
will more than com- 
pensate for the extra 
effort expended. The 
most satisfactory soil 
for roses consists of 
sod from an old pas- 
ture and well-rotted 
cow manure. Dig a 
two or three 
feet deep and iill 
in with sod and 
manure, provid- 
ing for drainage. Let 
soil settle until it is abour 
an inch below ground and 
make beds not more than 
3?^ feet wide, that blossoms 
may be very easily picked. 
MOSS ROSE— LA NEIGE 
DIRECTIONS FOR THE CULTIVATION OF MAY'S HARDY CLIMBING ROSES 
THE ROSES which tfr ofer here arc ail entirely har^y and though a slight 
protection in the most exposed situations in winter is always desirable 
they may be expected to endure any. reasonable degree of cold. Tiiey 
thrive best in a rich soil, good cultivation increasing the size and beauty of 
the bloom. The pruning should be regulated by the habit of growth, the 
weak shoots closely cut in and those which are vigorous left longer. A'l 
weak, decayed wood should be entirely cut out as well as any shoots that 
crowd the plant and prevent the free entrance of light and air. Pruning 
should be done in March, but many of the hybrid perpetuals require a second 
cutting as soon as their first blossoming is over, to induce a free display of 
flowers in the autumn. 
WHEX PLANTING cut back Severely and press the soil firmly in with the hands, 
taking care not to bruise the roots. Budded roses should be olanted 
about four inches deeper than the junction of the bud and all suckers grow- 
ing out of the ground should be removed as soon as seen. 
IN THE CASE of the Baby Rambler Roses cutting back to stubs 4 or 5 inches 
long is necessary to insure heavy blooming, but with the climbing roses 
only about one-third of the previous year's growth should be cut ofi. Climb- 
ing roses must be trellised or trained up to develop their full beauty. They 
make excellent covering for arbors, walls, porches or windows. 
IF THE LEAVES develop tvhite spots or mildew from too much water, a slight 
sprinkling of sulphur or tobacco will help greatly. Or if the aphides appear 
(small green flies that eat the foliage) sulphur is the best disinfectant known. 
