lection. 
MAY'S NORTHERN GROWN PLANTS, BEST FOR ALL OLIMES. 
Choice Geraniums. 
After careful trial and selection 
e:(t«ndine over a period of many 
years we nave chosen the following 
^jorts as best adapted to general cul- 
tivation. The ever iucreasiny pop- 
ularity of these plants has result- 
ed in the development of a new race 
winch are far superior to the old 
garden varieties of a few years 
since. Price, unless otherwise 
noted lOc each, $1.00 per doz., 
postpaid; S6.00 per 100 by ex- 
press. 
May's Premier Co!- 
These 6 choice 
plants for 75c. 
This contains 0 of the very best va- 
Beauty of Castle Hill. rieties in cviltivation which are select- 
ed by us on account of the rfizc and brilliancy of blossom, tlieir sturdy, vigorous growth and 
their profusion of blixjm tliroughout the soa.son. 
A |nflfv|-|c(3 X^ina t*H This is a handsome, strong growing variety of compact branch- 
^'H*'"*'^'*^ MVlw-clI U« ing habit, prtxlucing in greatest prof usion immense trusses of 
semi-double orange red blossoms of perfect form. lOc each. 
If^an Vianrl The Grand Pinlt Bedder of Bruant Type. Soft, pure pink, semi- 
•3^a.H T IdllU. double with two white blotches. Dwarf stocky grower, rigid stems, 
largo tru-sses. perfect ilorets, a continuous bloomer, the plant being covered with flowers 
throughout the season ; the finest doulile pink variety that we have ever seen ; will rank with 
the best bedders of any color, if it does not prove the lea<ler of them all. It has an iron consti- 
tution; withstands rain and sun better than any kno\vn geranium. 20o each, 
risi/ii liiillSn Pronounced by many the finest of all the delicat« pink varieties. The 
' ItlU ildUllll. plant is of dwarf robust habit. Flowers of largest size and very abund- 
ant ; the center a delicate pink, outside a pure white. A very attractive and valuable variety. 
pj— Fine for either bedding or pot culture ; stands sun and storm remarkably well. 
VUCll. jlowers single, bright, rosy red, with liirge white blotches on two upper petals 
and smaller blotches on the three lower ones. A very free and continuous bloomer. 25c each. 
J I H a <•»•< crtn The most brilliant .scarlet grown. The trusses and individual 
• IldlllAWIl. florets are of immense size, many of the latter measuring 2 inches 
in diameter. The color, a rich brilliant scarlet, renders it exceedingly valuable for massing on 
the lawn. ISC each. _ 
I it X^avnrife^ An old, well-known double white variety-, and Btill considered one of the 
Lt**- ro-VUlll-C very best for general cultivation. The flowers are perfectly double, pure 
white, and producedin great profusion throughout the season. lOo each. 
TESTED VARIETIES OF SPECIAL MERIT. 
ApOt-hCOSC Double, clear bright rose, with large white center ; the upjier petals suffused 
Beauty Poitevine. Large tmsses of semi-double, brilliant salmon flowers. 
John Doyle. Semi-double. Trusses round, large ;;of a bright vermilion scarlet. 
La Incontable. Large, double blossoms, of a beautiful bright rose color. 
Mrs. Beadsley. Light stdmon pink. Single blossoms, borne in extra large trusses. 
lUlf.^ 1^ Hill Single. Salmon, with a light shading in center. Trusses very large 
^« *-«'• ^* » and composed of a great number of florets, 
Mrs. J. M. Qarr. Single, white. A very prolific bloomer. 
Queen of the West. Single, scarlet. A choice bedder. 
SA Miiti" Double, dark rich crimson. Trusses very large. The most popular variety ever 
• 1^1**-*- introduced. 
I^/V I pAp V" A DIPT* If S These are very desirable for baskets, vases, boxes or 
• " • w-al-t r\r ▼ nrvIL^ • any place where a trailing or climbing plant is de- 
sirable. The bright, shining foliage is very beautiful and this is greatly enhanced oy the large 
trusses of bright colored blossoms. The collection which we offer herewith we consider the very 
cream of the list, as it contains all the good varieties of recent introduction. 15c each, or the en- 
tire collection of 5 for 60c. 
Dctatft-ir r\t i^ac+lfi Hill (See cut.) A beautiful variety, producing large fiowers of a 
DedULy Ol ^<li>l,lC IIIII. soft rose color %vith a dark blotch on the upper petals. 
Glory ^ ver^ygopular sort. Indi^'idnal blooms of largest size, of a very pleas- 
Jeanne DeArC i'^^^rs very large, of the purest white; free flowering, distinct and 
Le Elegante. Foliage light green, margined white ; blossoms pure white. Very choice. 
Souv Chas. Turner. ^eM^fett'ed m™' ^"^^^ 
SILVER. LEAF VARIETIES. VaVa^We for borders, edgmgs, etc., and for pot 
riountain of Snow. The best of the silver leaves. Has large leaves, edged with silver 
Mad Salleroi. Small, green leaves, tinted with white. 
IIl<«Tir'IA^ ^Pllim«» PInntc\ A beautiful class of plants of very ea.sv 
U(JO 1 ^^I'lUIllC flttllLb), culture and rapid growth. They commence 
to flower when quite young, throwing up large plume-like blossoms which last a long time. 
As a house plant they are unexcelled. 20c each, or the 3 for 50c. 
Flava. ISbi^''"'"'^ Velutina.'^p7„S"'> Carnea. Red 
I ANTANAS These are among the most satisfactory be<lding plants that can be 
grown, affording an abundance of bloom continuoasly throughout the 
entire summer. They are also fine grown in pots on the porch or in the house and can be kept in a 
light cellar during the winter. They thrive best in a moderately rich soil with plenty of sunlight and 
01 
J. J. Harrison. 
Unum Trigynum. 
moderate watering. lOc each; SI.OO per, 
Pure white, with faint 
doz. 
Henderson!. 
Orange, changing to 
bright crimson. 
New Dwarf Ju-sticia Velutina. 
La Neige. shades of yellow. 
rirs. ricKinley. See Specialties, page 14. 
I itllim Tricrvniltn (Seecut.) TellowFlai. A beautiful little plant of easy culture, and one of the best we know for winter blooming. 
lll^J'HUIli. It fiowers during the entire season. The blossoms are large, round, deep, orange yellow. 15c each. 
I nhplifl These are very handsome little plants, suitable for boxes, baskets, vases or for bordering beds on the lawn. They produce an abund- 
L^yJ yj^l Id* ance of bloom the entire season, the color being a very rich blue. lOc each, 75c per doz., $4.00 per lOO, by express. 
