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ASTERS— Continued 
ROYAL PURPLE 
Medium bloomer producing large flowers of a 
purple color. 
LAVENDER GER\ 
Flowers always full and double, of exquisite 
lavender shade deepening with age. 
PRICE- Any of the above, 10c per pkt., 3 pkts. 25c 
THREE SELECT IMPORTED ASTERS 
HARLEQUIN ASTER 
One of the most curiously marked flowers grown. Pure white petals 
irregularly interspersed with deep blue or bright red petals, making bright 
splashes and stripes over the snowy groundwork. Medium height. Odd and 
beautiful. Pkt. 5e. 
HOHENZOLLERN ASTER 
EARLY 
Comes as an improvement over the Giant Comet. The blossoms are much 
larger in this improved sort, the petals being longer and much more curled and 
twisted. Mixed. Pkt. 10c. 
NEW VICTORIA ASTERS 
Flowers large, and distinguished by an elegant and regular overlapping 
of the petals. Each plant bears from 10 to 20 flowers, with the appearance of 
a pyramid. All colors mixed. Pkt. 5e. 
MAY'S COLLECTION OF CHOICE 
American Asters 
The eight varieties offered under this heading are of American origin 
and especially adapted to our climate conditions. They are all distinct, 
equally beautiful, and are as a rule of stronger germination than 
imported varieties. 
NEW RAY 
Produces very large double flowers. 
CHRYSANTHEMUM FLOWERED 
Fine large, double flowers all colors mixed 
DAY BREAK 
Perfect globe-shaped flowers, of delicate pink. 
Collection of a packet each of the eight sorts 60c= 
SNOWBALL 
Globe shaped pure white flowers, valuable for 
massing in beds. 
FIRE KING 
The flowers are of enormous size, rich crimson 
in color. 
QUEEN OF THE MARKET 
Early, mixed colors. 
Ageratum 
ACERATUM 
A plant Vuat blossoms continuously all 
■summer in the garden, and makes a pleasant 
contrast of color with more brilliant vari- 
eties. Pkt. 5e. 
ALYSSUM 
LITTLE GEM. Grows 6 inches high, com- 
mences to blossom early, producing Immense 
heads, and when sown early in the open 
border soon forms a perfect mat of purest 
white flowers. Pkt. Sc. 
SWEET ALYSSUM. Pure white, free bloom- 
er. Pkt. 5e. 
ANTIRRHINUM 
GIANT. Flowers double the 6ize of older 
sorts, more close'v set on stems, colors more 
clear and brilliiwv. growing about 12 inches 
high. All colors mixed. Pkt. 5e. 
SUNRISE. Beautiful dwarf growing, bushy 
variety. Flowers are a handsome shade of 
yellow. Pkt. 10c. 
TOM THUMB. Finest mixed, all colon. 
Pkt. 5c. 
L. L. May & Co 
Gentlemen .--I received the Sword 
Fern sent me and think it is as tinea specimen 
as I have ever seen. Thanking you for same, 
I am yours truly. 
R. E. Marrow. 
Farmers and Merchant* Bank 
licach. N. Dak. 
ACROLINIUM 
A pretty annual "Everlasting." bearing lovely white 
or rosy-pink flowers, which, when cut in the bud state 
can be dried and used in winter bouquets. Pkt. 6e. 
AMARANTHUS 
Brilliant foliaged annuals, growing from S to 5 feet 
high, some of the varieties bearing curious racemes of 
flowers. All are useful in borders of tall plants or for 
centers of large beds. Pkt. 5e. 
AMBROSIA 
A hardy annual, exceedingly fragrant. It is as desir- 
able as the Rose Geranium as a plant with fragrant 
foliage, and for making up into bouquets and other 
floral work. Pkt 6c. 
NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS 
ARE BEST 
Alyssum, Little Gem 
Asparagus Plumosus 
ASPARAGUS 
PLUMOSUS NANUS. (Lace Fern) One of 
the prettiest house plants. The leaves are 
bright green, gracefully arched, surpassing 
Maiden Hair Fern in grace, delicacy of tex- 
ture and richness of color. It is admirably 
adapted to house culture. Pkt. 10c. 
SPRENGERI. (Emerald Feather) Of 
drooping growth, making great, pendulous 
masses of fine, feathery foliage. Pkt. 10c. 
ANGEL'S BREATH 
An annual that should be in every garden, 
for it thrives everywhere and furnishes the 
loveliest material for all kinds of bouquets. 
Pkt. Sc. 
F. Kirsehberg, 1021 Front St., Sac- 
ramento, Cal. writes: "I received the 
plants this morning in perfect condition 
and wish to thank you for same." 
