SEED CATALOGUE of L. L. H/f A AT" ^ CO., ST. PAUL, MINN. 119 
— ^rc Hardii:st For All Climes 
Set-dsmen, Florists, Nurserymen 
May's Finely-Flavored, Productive Currants 
FOUR CHOICE VARIETIES 
May's Giant Ruby. Tlic larRCst red currant In existence. These bushes are 
unusually hardy in habit of growth and bear profusely. The berries arc 
beautiful light red and grew in immense clusters, more resembling bunches of 
red grapes than bunches of currants. Many fruit grower^ arc now planting 
largely of this variety in place of i he older sorts on accou . t of its enormous 
yield. 1 year, each lOc, 6 for 59c., postpaid; by express cr freight* 2 year, 
6 for 75c., 12 for $1.25, SO for $5.00. 
May's Perfection Currant. The latest introduction .icaied by crossing 
Fay's I'rclific with White Crape, and combines ihs h st Oiialities of both 
parents. In color it is a beautiful bright red and of size lar^ ;r than the Fa", 
the clusters average longer and the size of the berries is r.ulntained to the end 
of the bunch. It is one of the most productive currant we nave ever known, 
id in quality it is superior to anything in the niark'-rt ida>'. being of a rich, 
mild, sub-acid Havor and having plenty of pulp wl i :e\v seeds. 1 year, 
each 25c., 6 for $1.25, postpaid ; 2 year, 6 for $1.50, 12 >r $2.50, 50 for $10.00, 
by express or freight. 
May's Red Cross. Jacob Moore, the originator, say,: 'Red Cross clusters 
arc long and have well-necked berries, double the 
superior in quality to Cherry or Victoria. Nothir 
with Red Cross but White Dutch, which is so sii 
fruited in iSSq. I have seen the fruit growing in 
upper branches from view. It fs larger than 
Cherry. The plant makes twice tfje growth of 
Cherry, and yield;; two or three times as much 
fruit. I recommend it with confidence. I cr ii- 
sider Red Cr:)ss '>ne of the best of the new 
currants.'* Price ?ame as May's Giant Ruby. 
May's White Wine.. This is the hardiest white 
sort ever introduced and is therefore especially 
desirab 2 for the middle and northern states. It 
bears great bunches c' pearly white currants of 
th', nost delicio-js flavor. This and Giant Ruby 
we "onsider the best of all currants in both quality 
and yield, surpassing even the well known 
valuaMe Fay's Prolific, which has been such a 
fav .rite the past few years. Price same as 
May's Giant Ruby. 
C'.ukkANTs are hardy, easily cultivated, respond- 
j ing liberally to cultivation, and standing neg- 
lect well; no class of plants grown will afford better 
returns for the investment, either for home use 
or the market, than these. The> should be had 
in every garden and will pay handsomely for the 
market. Plant four feet apart in rich ground, 
cultivate well and mulch (leavily. Embracing 
the hardiest, most prollft: and best quality 
grown. 
: of Victoria, and far 
\-',\\ comp.tre in quality 
Red Cross was hrst 
m:tsses a to hidr- the 
LIST OF MAY'S STANDARD VARIETIES 
BlacK Champion. The leading, tested black currant. Tt is a vigorous 
grower and very productive. The berry and bunch are very large and of 
most excellent quality. 
Black Naples. Fruit varies from small to large, averaging above medium, 
pulp acid with strong flavor. 
Cherry. A standard red, berries large, bunches short and compact, very 
vigorous and productive. 
Comet. Bunches sometimes 8 inches long. Berries very large, brilliant 
crimson and will bang a long time in good condition, appearing as early as 
June 'Oth and lasting until August. Shrub is very vigorous. 
Fay's Prolific. Until the introduction of May's Giant Ruby, this was con- 
sidered the leading market variety. Stems and bunches are extra large, 
uniform size, easily picked, of excellent quality. The plant is very produc- 
tive, robust and hardy. 
London Market. A new currant of merit. The money maker and sure 
cropper. Read description from its home: "As a money making market 
currant we believe this variety has no equal." It was first grown in this 
country by Henry Bowles, of Michigan. 
Lee's Prolific. A black variety, fruit large and of excellent quality. 
Long Bunch Holland. The best of the late varieties, vigorous and produc- 
tive, fruit clusters long and of large size. Ripens after others are gone. 
North Star. A stroni; i^rowmtr red sort. Bunches four inches long. 
Pomona. Beyond comparison in productiveness 
.iiid (luality with any of the older sorts. Its yield 
>>{ fruit is wonderful; vigorous in growth, healthy, 
iiardy, an early bearer, fruit clear, bright trans- 
lucent red, bunches large and ful', size of berry 
iKMrly as large as the Fay. of fine quality, sweet 
..lid mild, with few seeds, and these are small. 
Victoria. Erect growing, heavily laden, even into 
Stpt ember, with long, handsome clusters of 
large, bright red fruits. 
White Grape. The standard white. Excellent 
for dessert use because of its mildly acid flavor and 
large clusters of golden green or white berries. 
Wilder. A new variety of great merit, is a strong 
kTo^er, very productive, berries large, bright red. 
PRICE OF STANDARD VARIETIES 
1 year, 10c. , 6 for 50c.. postpaid; 2 years, 6 for 
75c., dozen $1.00, 50 for $4.00, 100 for $7.50. by 
express or freight. 
May*s North Star Collection of 2 Year Old 
Currants. For $2.50 we will send the following 
sorts of Choice Curraiits, by express: 6 Fays, 
12 Cherry. I2 White Grape. 3 Perfection. 
3 Lee's Prolific; including free, I Industry 
Gooseberry, 3 King Raspberry. 
