L. L. MAY & CO. PLANTS, SEEDS, FRUITS AND TREES 
OVR NURSERY DEPARTMENT 
**Most Northern in America 
Hardy, Iron=clad, Productive 
FRUITS, ORNAMENTAL TREES, 
SHRUBS, CLIMBING VINES, i 
ROSES, ETC. 
Advantatges of FslH Delivery. 
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NURSERY. 
Stock is completly dormant iu 
the fall, and therefore can be easi- 
ly and safely handled, while in the spring the weather 
comes oft warm so early as to start the bud seriously be- 
fore the customer can receive and plant — Even if the cus- 
tomer is not able to plant until spring, or the climate is too 
cold, it is wise ta have the stock delivered in the fall, so that 
he can trench it in ciirefull^, and seize the earliest moment 
in the spring to set it out, instead of losing valuable time 
iu the spring waiting for the overworked ncrserymen and 
railroads to get tlie stock around. 
Nursery stock planted in the fall gets well established 
in its new position and so gets an early start, and makes 
a large growth the iirst season, while stock planted in the 
spring loses considerable valuable time in getting estab- 
lished in its new quarters. 
Fruit is produced the first summer when Grape Vines, 
Currants, Raspberries, Blackberries, Gooseberries, etc., are 
planted in the fall. 
Rose Bushes and Shrubs set out in the fall bloom pro- 
fusly the first summer. 
A Field of Two Vear Old Apple Trees. 
^ Nursery Stock planted in the fall gets the benefit of tlie late fall and early spring rains, which is of vital importance; 
on the contary, stock set in the spring frequently has to worry througli a dry summer, which It is utterly unprepared 
to do after having been so newly transplanted, The result is that its growth is stunted. 
Farmers and others have more time to attend to stock in the fall, and can therefore give it better care, which is very 
important. Much stock is lost hy farmers when planted in the spring because their farm work presses so then that the 
stock is neglected. 
Nursery Stock delivered in the fall arrives in better order, because nurserymen have more time in which to handle it; 
but in the spring it comes off warm so suddently that it is time to plant before the stock can possibly be dug, packed 
and delivered to all the thousands of customers scattered over the country. 
Dt*Sr»tf»a Ktf /Viciil Oi^ci'r\«iiH Means we deliver all trees, shrubs, vines, etc., to your address by mail and 
"rices, iTidll r^UsLpctlU* it win be thrifty stock, well rooted and established and sure to grow under 
ordinary care and conditions. 
D«*ir*AC K-^r Pt»iain-hi- r%t* Pvn***»CC Means that purchaser pays all transportation charges upon receipt 
rriC-CO tjy r^ld^lll- L*A|/1CJJ« of stock, we make no charge for boxing, packing and delivering 
to express or freight office. 
A|| x-KT-fll K<a Psir'Ur**/! in the most approved manner, so as to reach our customers in the best pos- 
AII OlOCK. Will 1^ £lClVCi4 sible condition. All heavy packages should be sent by freight to avoid ex- 
cessive charges, 
|„ C%ftit^t*C we reserve the right to substitute varieties considered by us of equal merit, provided we 
in "Illing^ V/rUCrS aresoldoutofthe variety ordered. In such cases we label the variety substituted with 
its true name. But if customer wishes no substitution made and so states in his order we will fill order as far as pos- 
sible and return money for the unfilled portion. 
0«<t» fitt€»^i»r%i'f^f> ^^'^ guarantee all our stock to be up to size and grade specified in list, and to be in a healthy 
v/Ul VJUclFctO Lt?w livingcondition when it leaves our hands. This guarantee holds good only when we are 
notified promptly on arrival of goods, stating any errors or cause for complaint. We also guarantee stock to 
be true to name, with the understanding that in case it does not prove so, we will replace such stock free of charge 
HOW TO "HEEL IN" 
OVER WINTER 
To insure success, select a dry spot wliere . 
no water will stand during winter, having 
no grass near to invite mice. Dig a trench ^ 
deep enough to admit one layer of roots, and 
sloping enough to permit the trees to lie at 
an angle of not more than 30 degrees with ^ ' 
the ground. Having placed one layer of 
roots in this trench, cover them with mellow 
earth extending well upon the bodies, and 
sec thiit this is firmly packed. Then add 
another layer of trees, over-lapping the first, 
continuing as at first until all are heeled in. 
As soon as this is done, cover tops so well 
with evergreen boughs that they will be 
thoroughly protected from winds. Roses 
and other small stock may be wholly cover- 
ed with earth. 
A certificate of inspection from the State In- 
spector of Nurseries, showing our stock to be 
free from San Jose Scale and all ocher injurious 
insects and diseases will accompany each 
shipment. 
