124 SEED CATALOGUE of L. L. ^\/^ AV ^ CO., ST. PAUL, MINN. 
"Northern Grown" Seeds Are Best 
Seedsmen, Florists, Nurserymen 
May's Culture Books, Poultry Supplies, Etc. 
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MAY'S POULTRY SUPPLIES 
WE CAfekY a J till and complete line of poultry supplies of every description. 
■■Our foods'are put up with the greatest caic, in the right proportions, 
and s<^d as^.^heap as reliable goods can be. 
\ \ May's Chick Feed. This mixture embraces the best com- 
^ ' ' bination of seeds, grains, etc., that can be compounded for 
the purpose required. It gives the chicks quick growth 
and tends to keep them in good health. To properly 
develop the chick, either for market or to become a producer 
cggfe it musjt be fed such food as will promote growth 
I quickly and uniformly. A well balanced feed will produce 
a wcl! balanced hen. This mixture is composed of uifTcrcnt 
grains and sccjls blended in the proper proportions, sound 
clean and" sweet. 50 pounds $1.50, 100 pounds $2.50. 
Beef Scraps. Klakcs chicks strong and healthy. 50 pounds 
$2.00, 100 pounds $3.00. 
Ground Bone, The chick's friend. 10 pounds 3Sc., 50 
pounds. $1.25, 100 pounds $2.25. 
Put up in three si/.cs: fine, medium and coarse. 
May's Hen Feed. A perfect combination t6 make hens 
lay. A great egg ahd vigor producing food, keeping 
fowM in good lay ioS condition, giving them the necessary 
stimulus without producing too much fat. It is a 
complete food, containing varieties of seeds and grains 
that are blended in the right proportions to produce 
best results. We guarantee this food to give entire 
satisfaction. 50 pounds $U50, 100 pounds $2.50. 
May's Scratching Food. A jniixture of grains that is 
properly proportioned to m:(ke an excellent food for ^ 
po'tiltry. Used for muing ai^dngst the straw or litter ^ir/ilAYt^" 
on the t'.oor, furnishing exercise, and by so doing keeping U ^^^-'^llS ^ 
them in condition. 50 pounds $1.25, 100 pounds $2.00. 
Cut Clover. Among green foods the clovers stand at the top. Can be fed 
with mash or dry. Directions for feeding in each bag. SO pounds $1.00, 
100 pounds $1.75. < 
Clashed Shells. Put up in rjght size for hens. 25 pounds 35c., SO pounds 
SOc., 100 pounds 75c. 
Complete Grit. In order to make the business pay, a first class grit must 
be used. W e supply three sizes, containing all the essentials for a perfect 
grit: No. 3, for broodor chicks; No. 2. for half grown chicks, turkeys, ducks, 
geese, etc.; No. i, for hens. 25 pounds 3Sc., 50 pounds 50c,, 100 pounds 7Sc. 
Roup Cure. Positively guaranteed by the manufacturers to cure roup in 
all its forms. Small package, makes 25 gallons of medicine, SOc, postpaid. 
Large package, makes 75 gallons of medicine, $1.00, postpaid. 
A COMPLETE LINE of Coukey Poultry 
Remedies Always Carried in Stock. 
MAY'S MIXED BIRD SEED 
FANCY RF.ci.EANF.D. At pricfS <ju<itcd Oil Bird Seed we do not deliver free. 
If wanted by mail, add lo cents per pound. 
May's Mixed Bird Seed. Has became famous for its superior quality. 
We use nothinK but the freshest high i^radc seed, free from mustiness and 
dust. These seeds are particularly relished by canary birds, etc. Put up 
in I pound lithographed cartons. Pound lOc, 100 pounds in bulk, $7.50. 
Hemp. Best Gr.idc. Pound lOc, 100 pounds $7.50. 
Canary. Best Sicily. Pound lOc, 100 pounds $7.50. 
Rape. For Birds. Pound lOc, 100 pounds $7.50. 
Millet, Fancy. Pound lOc, 100 pounds $8.00. 
MAY'S CULTURE BOOKS 
PoroiAXPstgrr 
Gi^gwiNa 
ooKS on IruiiSy Flo'.vers, VegelabUs, etc., and how 
to gr<iu- them. Delivered postpaid at these prices. 
Fruit Growing. A practical guide fot the amateur, 
ilow to grow strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, 
currants, grapes, etc., especially in cold climates. Illustra- 
ted, 137 pages. Paper cover, 25c. 
Vegetable Gardening. A manual on the growing of 
vegetables for liome use and market. Every gardener 
should have this book. Paper cover, SOc. 
Flower Queries, In this book is given a selection of 
500 questions and answers on practical floriculture; will 
be of assistance to the amateur flower grower. 25c. 
Success With House Plants. A complete text book 
and guide in the liousc and garden. Each 50c. 
Onions. Ilow to grow them profitably. By 17 practical onion growers. 25c. 
Asparagus. How to grow for home use or market. Each SOc. 
Mushrooms. How to grow them. Each $1.00. 
Rhubarb. A complete guide. Each SOc. 
MAY'S INSECTICIDES 
Hammond's Slug Shot, Guaranteed 
to destroy potato bugs and those on 
tomato and egg plants, currant 
worms, cabbage lice and worms, fleas, 
beetles and striped bugs on melons, 
turnips, beets, onions, etc. S pound 
package 30c., 10 pounds 55c., by 
express only. 
Paris Green. A poisonous insecti- 
cide in powdered form, for insects 
which chew. When applied as a pow- 
der use one part Paris Green to 100 
parts plaster or flour. As a liquid one 
pound Paris Green in 150 to 300 gallons waicr. H use ! on fruit trees add 
one pound quicklime. pound iSc, H pound 20c., 1 pound 35c,, 5 pounds 
$1.65 14 pounds $4.20, 
Bowker's Pyrox. The one best and safest ail-round spray, kills all lea^ 
eating insects, prevents blights and all fungous troubles, without injury to 
fruit or foliage. Kqualiy good on fruit trees, potatoes, garden vegetables 
and shrubbery. It "sticks like paint" and r^in Won't wash it oflT." Pound 
30c., S pounds $1.50. Larger quantities, price on application. 
Kerosene Emulsion. Not injurious to foliage and a sura remedy for lice 
scale insects and most soft-bodied insects. Kills by contact. Quart 40c., 
gallon $1.00. 
Helleborre. Absolutely necessary to kill the currant worm or rose slug. 
Very ctlectual. pound ISc, 1 pDund 25c., 10 pounds and over, 18c. per 
pound. Our quality is absolutely pure. 
Tobacco Soap. A wonderful pest exterminator. Un- 
surpassed for quickly exterminating all insect life on 
plants and flowers in and out of doors. Excellent for 
rose bushes, shrubs, etc A trial will give highly 
gratifying results. 3 ounce cake sufficient for i ' 2 
gallons prepared solution, mailed postpaid, 13c.; 
S ounce cake sufiiclent for four gallons prepared 
solution, mailed postpaid, 28c. 
Whale Oil Soap. Makes an excellent wash for 
trees and plants wiuTc insects and eggs affect 
I he bark. Per pound 30c,, postpaid. 
Bordeaux Mixtuie. 
2Sc., by express. 
Bordeaux Mixture. Liquid for fungus diseases. 
Directions fnr using on can. Pint 25c., quart 
45c., gallon $1.25; charges not prepaid. 
Tobacco Dust. One of the best remedies for 
green and black aphis, fleas, beetles, etc. 
5 pounds 25c., by express. 
In dry f or m . 1 pound 
MAY'S WEEDERS 
Hazeltine 
Weeder. 
30c.postpaid 
The "B" Weed Extractor. For pulling 
dandelion, dock, plantain, thistles and 
other, noxious weeds on the lawn. Light, 
durable and 
simple. Each 
60c., by express. 
MAY*S WEED EXTERMINATOR AND LAWN 
RENOVATOR 
ABSOLUTELY destroys Dandelions, Plantain and other broad leaved weeds, 
. and at the same time promotes a luxurious growth of fine grasses 
without aid of any other fcrtilixer. We have thoroughly tested this prepar- 
ation and find it is all that its discoverers claim. When applied to weedy 
lawns it adheres to the rough surface of the leaves of dandelions and other 
large leaved weeds, completely destroying them, while at the same time 
it goes to the roots of the small, smooth bladed grasses, fertilizing them and 
promoting a most luxuriant growth. Full directions for use will he found 
on every can, which, if followed implicitly, will insure a beautiful velvety 
lawn in a few days. Apply from March to October. 
MAY'S LAWN SAND 
No OTHER Fertilher is required if this preparation be used. Put up in 
3 pound and 7 po-jnd packages only. 3 pound package will dress 
120 square feet. Price $0.50 each. 7 pound package will dress 280 square 
feet. Price $1,00 each. Prices on larger quantities on application. 
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