MOST NORTHERN N URS ERIES IN AMERICA. 
OUR NURSERY DEPARTMENT. 
Our nurseries, situated IS miles east of St. raul, are the most northern in America, and adniirablv located in a pleasant, fertile valley, 
ideal spot for growi.^s: nursery stock. The soil is a rich, deep, dry, black loam, which, by careful and systematic cultivation has been brouBhl 
to the highest state of fertility and productiveness. 
The old-time theory, that fruit cannot be grown in the Northwest, has been thoroughly exploded, and each year more and more is bciii 
produced in this section. The varieties we grow are hardy here, and being thoroughly acclimated arc much more" suitable for this section tlia 
trees grown fvirther south. Our soil and climate are especially suited to growing hardy fruits, shrubs, etc., giving them that toughness ( 
fibre and vitality of root which enables them to withstand with equal vigor the blazing sun of the South, tlie dry, scoiching winds of tli| 
prairie and ilie severe freezing of the North. 
Our packing sheds are the most complete in the country, and with the cellars adjoining, nflord ample storage capucitv for millions of tree 
and plants. This enables us to pack and ship early to accomodate our Southern trade. The packing. season usually begins in Fcbruarv aiu 
continues till the end of May. Having ten trunk line railroads centering here, our shipping facilities arc exceptionally good and close conned 
tion can be had with through lines to every part of the country^ 
St. Anthony Park, Sept. 26, 190;i 
MINNESOT.\ .\GKlCUbTURAL HXPURIMENT STATION. 
OFFICE OF STATE ENTOMOLOGIST. 
CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION. 
This is to certify that the stock at the imrsery and prenii.ses of L. L. MAY & CO.. of St. Paul. Minnesota, has been carefully examined ir, I 
compliance' with the law. and that it is apparently free from dangerously injurious insects and contagious diseases. 
This certificate is good until Sept. 19, l'.)(14.. un less r evoked. F. L. WASHBURN, State Entomologist. 
MINNESOTA PERFECTION APPLES. ^groPPosTfEPAaE: 
WEALTHY. DUCHSS S. McMAHON'S WHITE. N. W. OREENINQ. PEERLESS. 
IMPORTANT. — Unless otherwise noted all goods in this department will be shipped by express or freight. 
IN PILLING ORDERS from this list werescrve the right to substitute varieties considered by us of equal merit, provided we are sold out of the 
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 possible and return the money for the portion we cannot fill. 
ALL STOCK WILL BE PACKED in the mostapproved manner, so as to reach our customers in the best possible condition. All heavy packages 
should be sent by freight to avoid excessive charges. Express rates are very reasonable on this class of goods, being 20 per cent less than 
regular merchandise, pound rates to apply. 
OUR GUARANTEE. — We guarantee all stock to be up to size and grade specified in list and to be in a healthy, living condition when it 
leaves our hands. This guarantee holds good only when we are notified promptly on arrival of goods, stating anj' errors or cause for com- 
plaint. 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. 
AT PRICES QUOTED.— We make no charge for boxing, packing and delivering at express or freight oflBcc. 6 at dozen rates, so at lOO 
rates. Write for prices on la rger quantities. ' 
PREPARATIONS FOR PLANTING.— Plow and subsoil repeatedly, so as to pulverize thoroughly to a depth of 12 to ISinches. When i>lanting 
on the lawn or grass plots, remove the sod for a diameter of four or five feet, and keep this space well worked and free from weeds. Di the 
hole deeper and larger than is nccess.ary to admit all the roots in their natural position, keeping the surface and subsoil separate. Cut of! 
broken and bruised roots, and shorten the tops to half a dozen good buds, except lor fall planting, when it is better to defer top-pruning until 
the following spring, 
PLANTING —Pill up the hole with surface soil, so that the tree will stand about as it did in the nursery after the earth is settled. Work the 
soil thoroughly among the roots, and when well covered, tramp firmly. Set the tree firm as a post, but leave the surface filling (or poorer soil) 
light or loose. No st.aking will be required except for very tall trees. 
MULCHING. — After trees or bushes are planted it is a great advantage, in spring or fall, to mulch with a layer of litter or coarse mantire 4 
or 5 inches deep, extending 2 to 3 feet out from the trunks all around and sufficient to cover all the roots beneath. This prevents the ground 
cracking or baking, and keeps the e.arth moist and of an even temperature. 
AFTER CULTURE. — No grass or weeds of any description should be allowed to grow around young trees or plants. To get the best results 
the ground should he kept clean and loose around them, at least until they begin to bear. Where the ground is poor, surface applications of 
manure are needed. Pruning should be done regularly every spring before the buds swell; in this way removal of large branches is avoided. 
