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L. L. MAY & CO.. PLANTS, SliliDS. KIILITS AND TREHS 
TUNS GREEN fOfttSStSSn^a- 
Sand, or Winter Vetch 
SAND, oi WINTER VETCH 
The earliest crop for cutting and plowing un- 
der in Spring, being nearly a month earlier 
than Crimson Clover, and a full crop can be 
taken oOlhe land in time for planting Spring 
crops. 
This Vetch is beyond doubt one of the most v.il 
uabic fodder plants for the West and Nortlnvctcrn 
States, owing to its adaptability to wilhstiuid se- 
vere drought, heat and cold. 
A sowins made in Austust or .September makes e\-- 
ccllentfall pasturaire for sheep or hogs; the crop in 
SO days being two feet histli. After close eating it 
can be left to prevent soil washing during winter 
and early spring, thus effecting a great saving of 
soluble mineral fertilizers contained in the soil. The 
Department of Agriculture at Washington estimates 
the value of a plowcd-under crop of this Vetch :i< 
etiuivalent to putting into the ground $16 to $1.5 
worth of commercial fertiliier to the acre. 
Sowings may be made in the Fall or Spring, 
using 30 lbs. of seed to the acre, either broa<least or 
in drills three feet apart. To gel the best result from 
it«ow about one-half bushel Rye or Oats with it. to 
furnish support for the vines. On good, rich .soil it 
yields enormous crops of green fodder, running 10 to 
16 tons to tlic acre. It is also a remarkable grower 
on sandy or thin land Lb.. 26c, postpaid. By 
express or freight, 10 lbs, SI. 25, 50 lbs, $4.00. 
RAPE, DWARF ESSEX 
GREATEST PASTURE FOOD KNOWN for sheep, 
hogs and calves. Fall sowing recommended. 
Ihvart Kssex Rape has been usually grown, until 
recent years, to furnish pasture for ilieep ami lambs, 
but it is now being found equally gooel in providing 
pasture for nearly all kinds of slock. 
Sow in drills at the rate of 3 ilis. to the acre or 
using 4 to fl lbs. per acre. Price, lb . 25c, postpaid, 
press or freight, 10 lbs., $1.00, lOO lbs.. $7.50. 
Wild Rice ^J,: 
er in the fall or spring, but the 
best results areobtaincd when 
sown in the fall. Lb., 25c. 
postpaid. By express or 
freight, 10 lbs., $1.60, 100 
lbs., $15.00.^ 
Perennial Onion 
Sets 
This variety never forms a 
large bulb, their value lies 
wholly in special adaptability 
for producing green onions for 
spring use. Hardy and pro 
ductive. If left in the ground 
they continue for an indeflnate 
time, contimiing to increase 
from the bottom and form sets 
produced on top of the stalks. 
Sets should be planted in the 
fall, as tliey thus gain the 
benefit of prolonged growth, 
andattainaiargersiie. Price 
for fall delivery: Qt., 25c, 
Fiostpaid. By express or 
reight, at purchaser's ex- 
pense, pk., 60c, bu.,$2.00. 
Bowker S Plant Food ;^ '''csmg m.ide expressly for plants grown in the house, garde 
Mcka^,. u „n,,„.i. f * 1 . ^ l""™lucing early and ainnidaut blossoms, h.-althv. 
package is enough for thirty plants for three months. Small packages, 25c, large packages, 45c, 
WINTER WHEAT 
BEARDED FIFE. The Hardest, Most Pro- 
lific and Best Milling Wheat known. Ack- 
nowledged by all winter w lH?at growers and the 
different Experimental Stations as one the best 
varieties ever intr<Hluced. It is perfectly hardy, 
withstands tile extremes of our Northern climate, 
and does iH»t freeze out or winter kill. Yields 
from 45 to :>5 bushels per acre, the straw is strong 
and st H and stands well, large heads, well lilled, 
kernels red with a very thin husk, hard and ninty. 
Matures very early. Price, lb., 20c, postpaid. 
By freight or express, pk., 50e, bu., $1.75. 
Klondyke Winter Wheat 
.\ new variety that is creating quite a sensa- 
tion with a record of 45 bushels or more per acre 
for three consecutive seasons. The heads are not 
very large, which makes it possible for the straw 
to st.'ind up even under adverse conditions, but it 
"stools" to a remarkable extent, and this ac- 
counts for the heavy yield. The kernel is very 
large size, linn and white. Lb., 26c, postpaid. 
By freight op express, pk., 75c, bu., $2.25, 
"MINNESOTA 
NO, 2 RYE" 
Minnesota No, 2 Rye was originated from a 
stock of Swedish rye obtained liy the Minnesota 
Experiment Station. 
It is a hardy winter rye suitable for all sec- 
tit)nsof the state and has proven itself the supe- 
rior of all varieties grown at University Farm for 
a number of years. The average yield on the 
large fields at University Farm in 1908 was 
bushels per acre, though one field averaged 4* 
bushels per acre. The aveni gc yield for the pa.st 
ten years has been 40.5 buhhels per acre. 
This rye sliould be sown about the ISth of Sep- 
tember at the rate of from 1 • b to 2 bushels per 
acre. It may be harvested about the 10th tothe 
20thof,luly. This variety stools enormously, so 
that the yield per plant Is very high, straw- 
grows slraiglit and s'iff. »nd is not sulyect ti> 
lodging or rust. The plant stands from 4 to 4' ; 
feet tall, heads average 4 inclies in length, being 
about one third longer than those of the ordinary 
rye. 'the kernels are exceptionally large and 
plump. Care sliould be use<l in seeding the r j e 
that a suflieient «iuantitv he sown per acre. Lb., 
20c. By express or freight, pk., 50e, bu.. 
$1.76. 
^A/^intfT R VP- " valuable crop for 
TT lllici I\yc either soiling, green fml- 
der. straw or grain. It is also extensively usetl 
for fall pasture when sown early and for cutting 
, green in late spring and early summer, but when 
broadcast wiiited for cutting it is be.-t so\mi with tlie sand or winter 
. By ex- vetc 1. Price, lb.. 20c, postpaid. By express or freight. 
I pk., 40., bu.,e $1.50. 10 bu., $14 00. 
MUSHROOM 
SPAWN 
One brick sufBclent for 
iiout one square yard. 
PURE CULTURE SPAWN 
Made in the United State* 
Uy improved niethof' ,, .nd is 
tnueh more reliable." In fact, 
it has attained such remark- 
able success that it is rapidly 
taking the place of English 
Spawn amongst the larger 
growers. It is sent out under 
our guarantee to grow, if 
cultural instructions are fol- 
lowed. 
Price per brick by mail, 
Dostpaid, 40c. By express, 
hot prepaid, 5 bricks, $1.20. 
10 bricks, $2.00, 25 bricks, 
$4.25. 
Write for our honklet on 
MUSHROOM GROWING, it 
will be sent he sent free to 
customers on request. 
'11 or conservatoryiclean.mlor- 
luxuriant plants. One small 
postpaid. 
Fife Winter Wheat 
Rape, Dwarf Essex. 
