120 SEED CATALOGUE 0/ L. L. 1\T A V ^ CO., ST. PAUL, MINN- 
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'^Northern Grown" Setds Are Best 
Seedsmen, florists. Nurserymen 
May's Delicious Raspberries — Prolific Sorts 
ALL OUR Raspberries are remarkably strong, 
, hardy and productive varieties, and are 
therefore successjully gromi by the 
Cidturist. Among those lifted here ■ 
found those sorts suitable for 
early tnafket, as uell as the me- 
dium and later varieties. 
AspBERRiKS fitpe greater returns ^" 
for the time and money 
twpcnded than any 
other fruit, thriv- 
ing every where and 
producing enor- 
mous Crops which 
always sell at ^^ood 
prices. Several 
acres planted with 
iiall fruits for market 
ptiiposcs will prove very 
profitable to farmers liv- 
ing near the cities. \Vc 
would advise the carliesL 
and latest ripening vari- 
eties for commercial pur- 
poses, although mid-sea- 
son varieties should be 
planted to secure a succes- 
sion throughout the fruiting sea- 
son. We send out only extra 
strong, healthy plants, which will 
give good results and satisfaction to 
our customers under ordinary good 
care and conditions. When ordered by express deduct loc. on postage price by 
the do7,en. 
RED VARIETIES 
Herbert Raspberry. The 
best of 30 seedling rasp- 
berries and far superior to 
any of the leading varieties. 
It is extremely hardy, enduring a lower tem- 
perature than any other kind without protec- 
rion. The canes arc strong and vigorous, slightly prickly; the leaves large 
jind apparently impervious to disease. It is enormously productive, bearing 
twice liie crop of Loudon or Cuthbert being 5 to 6 days earlier than either and 
fruit larger; oblong shrtpc. briylit red. sweet and juicy; best for shipping and 
lablc use. 6 for $1.00. 12 for $1.75, by mail, postpaid; by express, purchaser's 
expense, 6 for 75c., 12 for $1.25, 100 for $6.00. 
Cardinal. A wonderful variety that grows to a height of ten feet; it is 
exceedingly productive, the berries being rich red and pure flavored. It 
is extremely liardy and highly rccommehdcd by leading horticulturists. 
By mail, prepaid, each 15c., 4 for 50c. By express or freight, dozen $1.00, 
50 for $2.50, 100 for $i.OD. 
Black Hills. A very hardy variety which has stood the severe test of a 
Northern winter at our nurseries without any protection; it is one of the 
strongest growers and surpasses nearly all other varieties in yield, length 
of season and flavor. The fruit is rich red in color, very large and of most 
delicious quality. It originated in Dakota and experiments at our nurseries 
have convinced us that it can be highly recommended to large planters. 
Leading horticulturists who have seen the berry say it is a wonder. Prices 
same as for 
Cardinal. 
CUMBERLAND 
King. Considered one of the best 
of the early red raspberries by many 
of our best fruit growers. The berries 
arc large, of excellent flavor, very firm, 
shipping well and among the earliest to 
ripen. It is very hardy and productive. 
Loudon. We particularly recommend this as one of the finest on the market, 
ft is a northern grown variety originated by L. W. Loudon of Wisconsin. 
Miller's Red, A thoroughly reliable variety of vigorous growth. The 
canes reach a height of 6 feet and do not winter kill. 
Turner. The berry is of medium size, fine red color, moderately firm, 
■ licy and sweet. 
Ironclad. This is a new red variety, and one of the hardic'^ 
on I he market. It is a product of Minnesota, most vigorous, 
making from II to 15 canes from one plant, and after the 
first year, making a strong upright growth. The berries 
arc large, luscious, of most delicious flavor and are firm, 
bearing shipping well. The crop is enormous, even 
after the most severe winters. Prices same as 
for Cardinal. 
MAY'S STANDARD VARIETIES 
PRICES of ihe following Standard \'arieiies: By mail, 
each lOc., 6 for SOc, postpaid. By express or 
freight, 12 for 50c., 50 for $1.50, ICO for $2.50, 
1000 for $15.00. 
Cuthbert. A standard hardy variety, enduring the 
winters and Southern summers equally well. 
Columbian. This berry is widely known as a very 
hardy variety, the canes growing from 12 to 15 feet ^ 
in length, many being one inch in diameter.^ The fruit 
is dark red, large and firm, juicy and of delicious flavor. 
Marlboro. Vigorous and productive. The fruit is of large stzc, light crimson color, good quality, 
tested, early berry for the North. 
Schaffer's Colossal. One of the largest berries tn both fruit and plant on 
the market. 
Golden Queen. A beautiful, large, golden yellow, attractive berry. 
A seedling of the Cuthbert, surpassing it in size, productiveness, adaptability, 
flavor and hardiness. 
St. Regis. A new variety, introduced two years ago, and one of the best 
that has come under our observation. The fruit ripens with the earliest and 
continues on the canes until October, is very large, bright crimson, rich and 
sugary: the flesh is firm and meaty, making it a good shipper. It is very pro- 
lific and the canes are stocky and of strong, vigorous growth. By mail, pre- 
paid, each 20c., 4 for 75c.; bj express or freight, dozen $1.75, 50 for $6.00, 
100 for $10.00. 
good, 
STANDARD BLACK VARIETIES 
By mail, each lOc, 6 for 50c.; by express or 
f I eight, dozen 60c., 50 for $1.50, 100 for $2,50, 
1,000 for $15.00. 
Gregg. C"ancs of strong, vigorous growth and 
under ggod culture are very productive. 
Berries a^e large. 
Kansas. Strong, vigorous grower, stand- 
ing extreme drought and cold; ripens 
eari\ . after Palmer. Berries size of Gregg. 
Nemaha. It is large, round, firm, juicy 
and of better quality than the Gregg 
Ohio. A very strong growini;, hardy sort: 
its fruit is very much esteemed for drying. 
' Palmers. The first to ripen: fruit good size 
and quality; the canes ore wonderfully productiv 
GOLDEN QUEEN and of vigorous and hardy growth 
HERBERT 
