GROWN BY THE FAMOUS COLD SYSTEM. 
ROS& 
U. S. GRANT. 
Almost as hardy as an oak. Will thrive in 
ny section of the United States. Blossoms freely 
Hie entire summer. This is tiie famons rose wc 
troduced as **Unkii6\vn Beauty" and which 
e allowed our patrons to name by Totes. 
Thousands and thousancis of votes were sent in 
rom all parts of America, and Gen. Grant 
iroved to be the favorite. It, is truly an evcr- 
i)loominK hardy rose and can be grown by any 
one. The (lowers are of an enormous size', cup- 
shaped, full and deep, the petals thick, heavy 
a!id of a peculiarly rich, velvety red color. It is 
.1 magnificent rose, either in bud or as an open 
flower, and its deep coU>r makes it especially <ie- 
sirable for cutting. It is one of the very few va- 
rieties which will succeed in all parts of the 
I' litcd States, doinjr equally as well in the East 
it will in the far West, while its hardiness and 
altliy habit enable it to withstand both the 
vere winters of our northern states and the 
rning s-un of the far South. Remember, wc do 
>t recommend this rose for house culture at all. 
It for the open garden we have never seen one 
at could surpass it in hardiness, habit of 
rtwth or beauty of coloring. 
You cannot procure U. S. Orant except from us, 
we control the entire'stock. Strong, well rooted, 
ung. growing plants asc each; a year old dor- 
m int plants 6oc each. 
MOSS ROSES. 
The beauty of this class of roses is beyond 
tnpare. Many so-called mosses arc offered 
ch year, but very few genuine mosses are sent 
t. Owing to the difficulty in propagating 
i-m. they are bound to be scarce. Wc have se- 
ted ;i few varieties which we have tested for 
■era! years and which we ^recommend to otir 
■itomers. ' 
Price, unless otherwise noted, for strong 2 
I'ear old dormant plants, 40G each postpaid, or $4.00 
doz. by express. 
^;-HBOURNB PRIZE— This is without doubt the 
»t beautiful, deep red variety that has ever' 
n produced. The flowers nrc'a rich, deep vcl- 
y red, e.'ctra large and highly perfumed. The 
nt is a strong, thrifty grower, and produces 
ts blossoms in the greatest abundance. This 
I iety after thorough testing has been found 
teetlv hai liy. Strong 3 year old plants soc. 
Pl \NChE MObEAU— L.-irge, full and fragrant, 
e white blossoms produced in clusters. Both 
vers and l)uds have an abundance of moss. 
ILVNCHE ROBERT— Blush white. Flowers 
;e, full and double, produced in great profu- 
a. 
OIJNTESS nURINAIS— A most vigorous grower 
i profuse bloomer. White, tinged blush. 
!:STED MOSS— Large full blooms of a bright 
color. Very fragrant and beautiful. 
i.VlSON OLOBE— Large, full, deep crimson, 
'iidar bkioms. 
LORY OF iMOSSES— Extra large and perfectly 
hie. Color, deep rosy carmine shaded pur- 
h crimson. A superb sort. 
lENRI MARTIN— Large globular flowers, full 
1 fragrant. Rich, glossy jiink, tinged with 
uson. 
RINCESS ADELAIDE— Pine large flowers, very 
' ible and fragrant. Color, bright rosy pink. 
'^UET — A vigoroug grower and perpettial 
omer. Light rose color, large and full. 
TREE ROSES. 
. ^ These are grafted on hardy rose stalks 4. to 
o tcct high, are tree shaped, and when in full 
bloom are objects of beauty, making handsome 
plants for the lawn or rose border In this 
shape ^vc offer only the Hybrid Perpetual or 
hardy cla.ss. W c have them in white the differ- 
ent shades of pink, red and crimson 
strong trees that_will bloom 
year, $1.00 ea(;h. 
press or freight. 
Fine. 
^. . nicely the first 
These can only be sent by ex- 
Valuable Collections. 
MOSS ROSE COLLECTION. 
t ASHBOURNE PRIZE-Vclvetv red 
1 liLANCHH AlOREAU— I'urc white' 
I CRESTED M0S5— Bright rose 
I CRI.VtSON ai.OBH— Deep crimson 
1 OLORY OF nOSSES— Carmine 
I COUNTESS MURINAIS— Blush 'white. 
6 Choice Perpetual Bloomers. 
These will make a beautiful show on the 
lawn. Strong 2 year did plants for .■Sa.a. 
postpaid, or S2.00 by express. i"— o. 
ARCTIC COLLECTION OF 
MARDV ROSES. 
These we offer in 2 year old plants onlv. 
They are perfectly hardy evervwhcre.eontain 
a choice assortnicni of colors and will -ive 
an abundance of bloom throughout the sea 
son. Remember, they are strong, dormant 
2 year old plants. 
I AMERICAN BEAUTY- Large red 
' r^u^'^ l)EISBACH-Dark rose color. 
I tl.lO— LiKht blush and pink 
I 0I;N. JACQUEMINOT- Crimson. 
I nXHEI. MORRISON-White. 
1 PIERRE NOTTINO— Velvety crimson 
I ULRICH BRUNER-Cherry red 
1 VICTOR VERDIER-Brightrose. 
1 MAD. PLANTIER-Double pure white 
I TREE rIsI'**''^"^''"'^'*^'''*''' P'""- 
I i»„ IL* ^""^0 ''*"r dormant plants, includ- 
ing the Tree Rose, for $4.00. Any 6. including 
I the Tree Rose, for $2.25. 
In comparing our prices with 
others please bear in mind that 
the stock we offer is well rooted, 
strong and healthy, grown bv our 
cool system, which insures tough- 
ness of fibre, an abundance of 
roots and ahilitv to withstand 
shipping better than if forced 
quickly into growth in warm 
houses. Our stock costs more to 
grow and is worth more. 
. an [.T t Ma.xhattan, Mo.nt., 
, , April 28th, 1903. 
L. L. May & Co., 
St. Paul, Minn. 
Gents:— I received the plants last 
eii'e also 7 IJahlia Bulbs, all as fresh 
and nice as if they had iust been dug. 
You certainly deserve great credit 
for the way you ship plants. I am 
well pleased with them. Uxpress 
the true way to ship them. A little 
extra dirt on roots of plants is a good 
thing, and as far as extra charges 
on express goes, that cuts no 
figure. Thanks. 
Yours truly, 
M. D. Lbdbbatbk. 
PIBRRE NOTTING. (See page 76). 
