SEED CATALOGUE of L. L. AT \-\T ^ CO., ST. PAUL, MINN. 117 
-^re Hardiest For Ml Climes JTJlI V- JL Sn-dsmrn, florists, Nurserym.vi 
May's Cherries— Adaptable,Thriving Varieties 
CHERRIES are naturally hardy and thrive in 
the driest or liahtest soil. The following 
list is composed of standard varieties. 
MAY'S Standard Sorts 
Bing. Very large, dark brown, 
almost black, flesh firm, sweet 
and delicious. 
Black Tartarian. Very 
large, black, juicy, rich, 
excellent and produc- 
tive. 
Dyehouse. Very early 
and a sure bearer, ripens 
a week before Early 
Richmond; June. 
Early Richmond. The 
tree is an excelleni 
grower, with spreading 
head, and is very pro- 
ductive. The fruit is 
dark red, melting and 
juicy, with a sprightly 
acid flavor. Ripens ear- 
ly, considered very good. 
English Morello. One 
of the best of the large 
varieties. The fruit is 
very dark red; large, 
rich and acid. 
Governor Wood, Large 
light red, juicy, rich and 
delicious, ripening in 
June. Tree healthy and 
productive. 
Lambert. One of the 
largest, heart shaped, 
dark purplish red, flesh 
firm and solid, rich and 
juicy, seed small, ripens 
in July. Very hardy, 
an enormous bc.^rer. 
Late Duke. Large, light 
red, late, ripens in July. 
Late Richmond. A fine 
old variety resembling 
the Karly Richmond in 
shape and color, but 
ripens three weeks later. 
May Duke. Large, red, juicy and rich, ripens 
in June. 
Montmorency. The fruit is very hardy and 
bears profusely. It fruits while very young, 
and has large crops annually. The fruit is 
very large and bright shining red. It ripens 
about the last of June, a week later than Early 
Richmond. One of the finest varieties. 
Napoleon. Large pale yellow or red, firm and 
juicy, sweet and productive; July. 
Olivet. Bright red, slightly acid in flavor, 
firm and delicious. 
Ostheim. Hardy and productive, having been 
tested in our severest winters. The fruits are 
large, tender and juicy, with a sub-acid flavor. 
The bulbs arrived saffly and in good condiiioity 
thank you very much." 
MRS. M. E. DOWNING, 
27 Camp St.y Nortealk, Conn, 
MAY'S Rocky Mountain Cherry 
RLiT FOR all people and all sections of the 
.country. One of the greatest novelties in the 
ne ever introduced. U bears every y.Mr 
and is as prolific aa'a currant-;pw^. 
i6 quAns having been ■picked 
from a 3 year old tree. Grows 
to a height of 4 feet a;ad 
hj, never been affected 
,y insects, black kri'ot 
or other disease. The 
fruit is a rich red and 
changes toalmost black 
when ripe, of good size, 
fine flavor and unsur- 
passed for preserves or 
eating from the hand; 
season of ripefting being 
after all others are gone. 
In flavor it is akin m 
r iie sweet cherries. Mail 
size, postpaid^ each 
15c., 4 for 50c,; express 
or freight, 18 to 24 inch, 
each 25c., 3 for 60f., 
dozen $2.25. 
Vladimir. A very hardy 
son, coming from y a 
district lOO miles etost 
uf Moscow, train loads 
of fruit are sent an- 
nually to all parts of 
Russia. Thfe fruit is 
larger than Early Rich- 
mond, black with high- 
ly colored juice. 
Wragg. Very hardy, 
\igorous and prodqc- 
tivc. The fruit is dark 
purple, of medium size, 
and of most cxcclleop 
quality. 
Windsor. Fruit large, 
very dark red, flesh re- 
in a rkal>Iy firm and of 
hue quality. Ripens ii^ 
July. 
Yellow Spanish. Large* 
red and yellow. 
Prices, except where noted, are as follows: 4 to 5 
feet, each SOc., dozen $5.00; 5 to 6 feet, each 
7Sc., dozen $6.50, by express or freight. 
Lutovka. This is a Russian variety of the Morcllo 
type, i'hc tree is a vigorous grower and very 'pro- 
ductive. The fruit in color and size resembles the 
English Morello. The flesh clings tenaciously to the 
stem and ripens early in August, and is of firm, mel- 
low quality, with a sprightly acid flavor. 
READ PACE 45 0/ tJits catalogue, ft tells hou' Marquis 
uheat doubles the yield per acre and insures the 
ff'esUrn farmers against damer from /rost. 
MONTMORENCY CHERRY 
Mays Compass Cherry 
HE COMPASS CHKRRY is absolutely hardy every- 
where. Originator's description; "This cherry was 
originated at Springfield, Minn. It is a cross between the 
ftand Cherry and the Miner Plum. Nearly an inch in diameter, a 
bright red, sweet and juicy and of very fine flavor. The original tree 
bore fruit the third year from the seed and has borne a full crop every yea.- since. 
The tree is a regular and heavy bearer, and produces fruit the next year after set- 
ting out. i'or exposed situations and for the north and west it is The C herry. Express or 
frei^t, 3 to 4 feet, each 50c., dozen $5.00; 4 to 5 feet, each 60c., dozen $6.00. 
LUTOVKA-. 
ONE-HALF 
NATURAL SIZE 
