SEED CATALOGUE of L. L. -yji A AT" ^ CO., ST. PAUL, MINN. 115 
— Are Hardifst For All Climrs Seedsmen, Florists, Nurserymen 
May's Acclimated Family Orchard Apples 
WEALTHY 
Excellent Table Fruit— Indispensable to the Housewife 
Wealthy. This Minnesota variety has proved reliable everywhere 
after many years' triai. The fruit is medium to larse and dark 
crir^son. The flesh is white tinged with red, crisp, 
sub-acid, and unsurpassed in quality. This variety 
is a monument to its originator, who spent many 
.'cars in originating new varieties and the 
VV'ealthy being one of the best. There are 
many seedlings of the Wealthy, some of 
our best new sorts and ones of greatest 
promise come from its seed. 
1 Perfection. A Wisconsin seedling of 
Tetofsky. A vigorous, symmetrical 
tree. Hardy and an early and reliable 
1 bearer. Fruit handsomely f triped 
and splashed crimson on pale yellow. 
Any of the foregoing varieties may be 
had at the following prices: Mail size, 
1 year old lOc, 6 for 50c., postpaid: 
2 year old, 3 to 4 feet, each 15c., dozen $1.50, 
100 for $10.00; 3 year old, 4 to 5 feet, ea<A 
25c., dozen $2.50, 100 for $18.00. 50 assorted 
trees of purchaser's selection at 100 rate, 
express or freight. 
Our Prize Collection of Valuable Apple Natives of 
Minnesota. Thoroughly tested 3 year old trees, 4 to % 
The 6 choice varieties. 1 of each, as shown in the illustration 
on page 114 sent by express or freight for $2.00. 
PEaFECTION 
MAY^S SOUTHERN VARIETIES 
THE follo'.ving varieties have been selected for planting in the West and 
Southwest. \Ve do not recommend them for Minnesota or North- 
western planting, as they are not as hardy as all conditions of a rigorous 
climate would require, but where they do well they are most delicious and 
satisfactory. We are offering these only in one year old trees. 
Delicious. .\ variety introduced in the west several years ago, where it 
is rapidly becoming one of the most popular. Fruit large, dark, brilliant 
red; flesh fine grained, crisp and melting juicy with delightful aroma. A 
splendid keeper and shipper. Tree hardy and vigorous and a regular 
annual bearer. 
Rome Beauty. A winter apple, large, slightly conical, bright red on a pale 
yellow ground, flesh tender, not tine grained, juicy, of good quality. 
Spitzenburg. Rather large, round-ovate, slightly conical. Surface rich 
red, obscurely striped. Flesh yellow, firm, crisp, spicy, slightly acid and 
of delicious flavor. Keeps through the winter and commands the highest 
market price. 
Stayman's Winesap. A winter apple, very large, bright red in color, very 
productive and of excellent quality. The tree is a vigorous grower, and 
hardy, adapting itself readily to different soils and situations. 
L^:p red, firm, crisp, of fine 
Winesap. A winter apple of medium ^ 
quality, a good keeper. 
Winter Gano. A winter apple originated in Missouri, similar to the old 
Ben Davis, but better. It is very large, bright red, without stripes or 
blotches. The tree is extremely vigorous and hardy and bears while very 
young. 
Winter Jonathan. A deep red apple of medium size, with tender, crisp, 
juicy flesh, and a delicious flavor. One of the very best for table, cooking 
or market. 
Winter Mcintosh. A winter variety of medium size, dark red, flesh white, 
fine, very tender, juicy and refreshing. A good annual bearer, strong 
and hardy. 
Winter Banana. A vigorous grower and an early bearer, originated in 
Indiana. Fruit medium to large, smooth, golden yellow, shaded with red, 
flesh fine grained, rich, sub-acid, aromatic. An excellent dessert apple. 
Mail size, 1 year old, each lOc, 6 for 50c., postpaid. By express or freight, 
dozen 75c., 100 for $5.00. 50 at 100 rate. 
"IVe received our order for trees in gjod condition and thank you very muck 
for your promptness." 
MRS. M. MARTINSON, Moide, Minn. 
May's Crab Apples — Heavy Annual Yielders 
No Orchard is Complete Without an Assortment of Them 
THESE Irrrs art perfectly hardy, and succeed anywhere. They arc orna- 
menlal and shade Irees as well as splendid fruit producers. They commence 
to bear when quite young and annually produce la-'ge crops of fine fruit, 
especially prized for jellies, preserves, cider and vinegar. Many of the 
newer sorts ore delightful table fruits. Few fruits combine beauty and 
utility to the same extent as these hardy fruits and they give satisfaction 
everywhere. 
Dartt. \ handsome fruit about same size as Whitney. Good bearer. 
Earlj Strawberry. Striped red, crisp and juicy, fine for eating and for jelly. 
General Grant. Fruit of the largest size, bright red, and making the 
finest jelly. 
Hyslop. Fruit large, crimson, very beautiful, the flesh is yellow, shaded 
with bright red. 
Lyman's Prolific. Large, red striped; splendid for cooking. 
Transcendent. Immensely productive, the skin is yellow, striped with red 
Virginia. The fruit is small, round, dull red, dotted with white, fine for cider 
Whitney. Glossy green, striped with red, fruit extra large, juicy and 
rich fiavor. 
Mail size, each ISc, 4 for SOc, postpaid. 2 year old, 3 to 4 feet, each 30c., 
dozen $3.00, 100 for $22.00; 3 year old, 4 to 5 feet, each 3Sc., dozen $3.25, 
100 tor $25.00. 
*'r/i<r plants arrived in fine condition and are very fine, accept my thanks." 
MRS. EUGENE CLAtVSON, 
Clayton, Ind. 
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