114 SEED CATALOGUE 0/ L. L. 1\/r AV ^ CO., ST. PAUL, MINN. 
Seedsmen, Florists, Nurserymen 
"Northern Grown" Seeds Are Best 
May's Apples— -Excellent Orchard Varieties 
1. HIBERNAL 2. GIDEON 
3. BERLIN 
4. DOUGLAS 6. OKABENA 
6. NORTHWESTERN GREENING 
MAY'S SELECTED HARDY VARIETIES 
Anisin. A most valuable sort from Russia. Fruit of medium size, most 
excellent Havor, and keeps a long time in good condition, 
ftntonovka. A true iron clad tree of Russian origin, perfectly hardy, with- 
standing our coldest winters in perfect condition. Fruits large, slightly 
oblong and when fully ripe of a light golden color, sometimes lightly splashed 
with crimson. 
A^UgUSt. A Minnesota variety originating with Peter Gideon, the pioneer 
in apple culture in this state. The fruit s lipht yellow, heavily streaked and 
splashed with red. It ripens a little later than Duchess. 
Berlin* A very early and abundant bearer. The fruit is fully aS largc as 
the Duchess, splashed more heavily with red, somewhat longer and of much 
finer appearance. Very hardy. 
Charlamoff* Of Russian origin. One of the hardiest and best we have 
Ever grown. Fruit of medium size, slightly oblong, heavily splashed with 
red and of the finest flavor. 
Douglass. Minnesota seedling of unusual merit. Fruit medium to large, 
^f delicate flavor and good keeping qualities. 
Duchess. A Russian apple. One of the handsomest and most generally 
valuable, yielding well in all sections, '>ut especially adapted to the North- 
west, the tree being very hardy and a young and abundant bearer. The 
fruit is round, medium to large size, streaked with red and yellow, and is 
tender and sweet. 
Gideon. The tree is a vigorous giower, bears early ?nd a constant pro- 
ducer. The fruit is juicy, has a sub-acid flavor and kc^ps well. 
Gilbert. A choice variety resembling the Duchess in color, but ripening 
iibout three weeks later. 
Starry Kaump* Originated in Wisconsin and is one of ocst and hardiest. 
Fruit medium green with a show of color on sunny s- jC- mildly acid and 
unsurpassed for dessert uses. 
Elibemal. Russian. large showy fruit, striped red. A fine grower and a 
most desirable variety for the Northwest. 
Iowa Blush. Tree a perfect iron clad. Fruit of medium size, with whitish 
red check. 
Jenny. Originated in Canada. Tree very healthy and vigorous; fruit 
about the size and color of the Northern Spy. Very liardy. 
Lindfield. Of Wisconsin origin. Fruit of the same shape and color as 
the Longfieid, but more than three times as large. 
Longfield. The fruit is firm, medium to large, yellowish green, striped 
with red, has-a blu^li on the sunny side. Is of sub-acid flavor. 
Lou. A Minnesota seedling of the Duchess. Fruit greenish yellow striped 
with red, and of excellent quality. 
Malinda. An exceedingly hardy variety, one of the very best in the entire 
list of tlie Norihwest and all sections of the country. 
McMahon's White. Fruit very large, nearly white and most attractive. 
Northwestern Greenmg. This is a splendid variety. The tree is a straight, 
vigorous grower. It commences to bear fruit early, and bears annually 
thereafter. The fruit is large, smooth and symmetrical, light yellowish 
green, and of rich, delicious quality. It is the best in early winter. We 
cannot say too much in favor of this apple. It is growing more in favor 
each year. It is not an apple for the Northwest alone, but is in favor 
throughout the entire country, being a robust grower and its fruit attracting 
attention in every market. 
October. A Minnesota seedling from Crab seed, fruit very large, with 
clear acid flavor. 
Okabena. A seedling of the Wealthy, fertilized by Duchess. The fruit 
is medium in size, slightly flattened, very highly colored where exposed to 
the rays of th*e sun, resembling the Duchess. The flesh is fine grained. 
As an eating apple it cannot be excelled. 
Oelfka. .\ Wisconsin seedling. One of the best growers we have ever 
seen. The fruit is of medium size and splendid quality. 
Patten's Greening. A seedling of the Duchess, originating in Northern 
Iowa, it has been classed as one of the hardiest for the Northwest, and 
recommended as such for general culture by our State Horticultural Society. 
The fruit is large, rather oblate with a yellowish green surface, and a short 
stem. The quality is fine, making it an excellent table or cooking apple. 
Peerless. Originated in Minnesota fifteen years ago, it has grown into 
favor with alt fruit growers of the Norihwest, being far above all other 
varieties of its class. The fruit.is largc, well colored, excellent for cooking 
or eating. The tree is a good ^^rower with heavy dark green foliage. 
Repka Malenka. A true Russian iron-clad. As hardy as the Wealthy, 
as prolific as the Duchess; unsurpassed in flavor. Fruit medium to large, 
yellow and finest quality. 
Rose. A seedling of the Duchess, which originated in Wisconsin. The 
fruit is dark rose mottled red; tart fine flavor. 
Sheatteal. A chance seedling of the Duchess. Fruit of large size, greenish 
red-striped and splashed. 
Snyder. Fruit of medium size, pleasant acid, and a good bearer. October 
to December. 
Veteran. A Wisconsin seedling. The tree is perfectly hardy and a good 
grower. The fruit is long, conical, yellow, similar to the Bell-flower. It 
has a brisk acid flavor and is very fine for shippij 
PRICES OF ABOVE NAMED VARIETIES GIVEN ON OPPOSITE PAGE 
