112 SEED CATALOGUE of L. L. AT A V ^ CO., ST. PAUL, MINN. 
Seedsmen, Florists, Nurserymen 
"Northern Grozvn" Seeds Are Best 
May's Select Trellis and Wall-Covering Roses 
FOR Beautifying the Garden These Roses are Unexcelled 
Ma/'S 
Rambler 
Rosts 
Crimson ^mb- 
ler. A cli-nb- 
ing rose, ha- "■' 
in all locaiiti^i 
and a vigor js 
grower making 
from 2 to 15 
feet in one sea- 
son. The blos- 
soms arc deep 
crimson, double 
and borne in 
large clusters, 
which com- 
mence in June 
and continue 
throughout the 
season. A beau- 
tiful rose for 
covering trel- 
lises, porches, 
etc., or for pot 
culture. 
Dorothy Perkins. 
Rambler and same 
Yellow 
Rambler. 
The flowers 
are borne in 
clustcrs,"after 
the same 
manner as 
the Crimson 
Rambler. The 
color is a de- 
cided vcllow. 
White Ramb- 
ler. Almost 
identical with 
ilie Crimson 
Rambler, but 
that flowers 
are pure white 
and sweetly 
scented. 
Philadelphia Crimson Rambler. A cross between Crimson Rambler and the Hybrid rose. 
Victor Hugo. Like Crimson Rambler except that the flowers are deep in color, perfectly 
double to the center, Last longer in bloom and blossom 10 days later than those of Crimson 
Rambler. Prices of the above 5 Rqmbler Roses: Mail size, each 15c., 4 for 50c., postpaid; 2 
year field grown, each 35c. dozen $3.50, by express at purchaser's expense. 
New Rambler Rose Tausenlschon. A German introduction which comes to us very highly recom- 
mended It has the same vigorous habit of growth as the other Ramblers, making growths in a 
season of over 10 foct, whicli are almost devoid of thorns. It bears its flowers in immense clusters; 
1^1 color a soft pink when first opening changing to a carmine rose on the reverse as thcy fully 
txp^nd. Mail size plants only. Each 25c,, dozen $2.50, postpaid. 
T'rier. A strong-growing climber of the Rambler type, with great trusses of pale rose-colored 
flowers, changing to while. Blooms continuously all summer and is a great improvement over 
White Rambler. Mail size only. Each 25c., dozen $2.50, postpaid. 
Caroline Goodrich. Running General Jack. Lisht red, ever blooming, in clusters of decidedly 
fragrant flowers. Strong 1 year old plants only. Each 25c., postpaid. 
Baltimore Belle. Pale blush, nearly white, 
plant appearing a perfect mass of bloom. 
Empress of China. "The Apple RIossom Rose." One of the grandest and best climbers ever 
introduced. It is a vigorous grower, attaining a height of 15 to 20 feet in a single season. Buds 
and blossoms are of hatidsome form and are borne very profusely throughout the season. Color 
is a soft dark red, changing to lighter red or pink like an apple blossom. 
Prairie Queen, 
of the best. 
Seven Sisters. Crimson, changing al! shades to white. One of the old-fashioned favorites. 
Price of this above 4 Climbing Roses: Strong young plants, each 15c., postpaid; field grown, 
2 year old dormant plants, each 35c., dozen $3-50, by express, at purchaser's expense. 
Set of 3 Climbing Roses, 2 year plants, purchaser's selection, for 75c., by express. 
WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY 
"TAff t'lants arrived in fine condition and are vtry fine. Accept my thanks.** 
MRS. EVGKNE CLAWSON, Clayton, Ind. 
"My order 0/ plants arrived sa/ely and are fine specimens." 
MRS. A. C. HALLETT, Merle, Cat. 
*'My garden is not complete tvithout yow Early Surprise Cabbage. It beats them all. Have been 
planting your seeds for the past four years." 
MRS. S. M. JfAGNER, Fichy, Mo. 
**l received my seeds and all O. A*., they arrived in splendid condition." 
JOHN MENGE. St. Ignace, Mick. 
ON PAGE 45 
MEMORIAL ROSES (SOUTH ORANGE PERFECTION) 
New Pink Rambler Rose. .^8 
habit of growl h, but color of flowers is 
hardy as Crimson 
a delicate shell pink. 
DOROTHY PERKINS 
Very double. Flowers in large clusters, the whole 
Bright rosy red; large, compact and globular flower. Blooms in clusters. One 
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