They are EARLIER, 
more hardy, more 
VIGOROUS, and 
more productive than those grown in 
LOWER LATITUDES. 
IT IS WISDOM 
For the small grower, as well as the large grower, to plant Nor- 
thern Grown Seeds, Plants, Bulbs and Fruits. For unques- 
tionably they are THE BEST. We grow, list and describe only 
the best known and standard varieties, including valuable novelties of our own, and of recent 
introduction of REAL MERIT, all thoroughly tested, cultivated, selected and improved, on our 
own farms, until they have reached the highest mark of perfection; and last, but not least, thev 
are GENUINE NORTHERN GROWN, and you will make no mistake if you plant them . 
L. L. MAY & CO., 
January ist, 1906. St Paul> Minn- 
GROWN IN THE GO 
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How to Order and Send Money. 
Cppfjo hv lVTail At ,,le P r ' c es quoted in our Catalogue we prepay 
occua uy JIULU, postage on all seeds ordered by packet, ounce, 
quarter pound, pound, pint or quart. 
Seeds by Express or Freight, ife^&jto^ 
plants, trees, fruits, etc., offered by express or freight, the purchaser pays 
the transportation charges. When possible, give full shipping instructions 
In the absence of these particulars we will use our best judgment. No 
charges for boxes, bags, or cartage on seeds bought at prices herein. 
Deduct X cts per pound from postage prices on seeds ordered sent by 
Express or Freight. 7c per pint, 15c i>er quart from postpaid prices on Beans 
and leas. 5c per pint, 10c per quart from postpaid prices on Corn. 
Money can be sent safely either by P. 
O. order, bank draft, express order or 
registered letter. If your order amounts to $1.00 or more, if is best to 
send by one of the above methods. If local checks are used thev must be 
certified. We receive postage stamps the same as Cash, Canadian Included. 
OUR TERMS ARE STRICTLY CASH 
W ITH THE ORDER. We must de- 
cline to ship goods C. O. D. unless the purchaser remits in advance 
ufficienj, money to pay transportation charges and cost of packing, etc 
at least one-third the amount of the order. 
When ordering, give name and full ad- 
dress. Many orders reach us every 
Inch the name or postofFee address is lacking. It is, of course. 
How to Send Money. 
C. 0. D. Shipments. 
(•in 
Sllf 
i 
ame, Address, Etc. 
season in which the name or postofPce address is lacking, 
impossible to fill these orders until they are identified. 
Market Gardeners and Florists J&ftVHg',^ 
f.-.ve money by writing us for special prices on their requirements. While 
our catalogue prices arc fixed as low as possible for strictly pure Nor- 
thern Grown Stocks, we will be glad to quote a liberal discount — accord- 
ing to quantity purchased. 
Yft11T" OrHpr no m ->tter how large or small, will always receive our 
VAIUCI, prompt aml careful attention. 
Order Earlv 0 eartle8t ly request all customers to place their or- 
J • ders early, as it will assist us greatly in getting every- 
thing out promptly. 
TTcp tllP Orrtpr SVlPpt In ,llis book. If you wish to order 
USC WIUW OIlBCl. , «eeona time, write your order on a 
separate sheet of paper and do not mix it up in the body of a letter. This 
will assist us greatly in filling your order. Blank order sheets will be sent 
at any time upon request. 
Prepaid Stations . a ." y smaU . r ? llr <>a<l stations are prepaid 
r .ft , , s,alons ' and ,he railroads will not accept 
freight for such points unless charges are fully prepaid. It will save delay 
if you ascertain if your station is a prepaid one before sending your order 
and include enough money to cover freight charges if it is. 
In Ordering Goods fo ™ anl , *?>•, freight or express be sure to 
.. & , ,, wr ><* plainly your express or freight of- 
fice, county and state in full, giving the express or railroad company vou 
prefer to have them sent by. This saves time and delay here and disap- 
pointment at your end of the linn. 
If Shipments Do Not Arrive - 
vise, and we will have them traced at once. 
OUR SEED DEPARTMENT. 
We Are Seed Growers. J^^r^e ll^Z^TA 
many firms, but grow them ourselves. 
While we guarantee all seeds which we ship out to be of strictly fresh 
growth and to have shown with us a high germinative test, still crops are 
contingent upon so many conditions of soil and weather, time and manner 
of planting, cultivation, etc., over which we have no control, that we can- 
not be responsible for the product, and give no warranty, express, or implied 
as to the description, quality, quantity or productiveness of any seeds 
plants or bulbs, which we send out. Every order received for goods enum- 
erated in this catalogue will be executed and sent out only on these condi- 
tions. 
OUR PLANT DEPARTMENT. 
At Our Grppn TTmiopQ on c *> mo Ave - in this eitv . the most 
„ . y 1 , CU nUUbCb extensive in the Northwest, we grow 
all ot our tender plants, young roses, etc. 
OUR NURSERY DEPARTMENT. 
Our NurSerV the most Northern in America, is governed by the 
J > same principles that has developed and built up our 
immense seed business, viz.: strict integrity in discarding worthless var- 
ieties and rigid tests in scrutinizing new ones. Nothing but well known, 
tested varieties are offered, and only the best stock shipped out. 
A certificate of inspection from the State Inspector of Nurseries, show- 
ing our stock to be free from San Jose Scale and all other injurious insects 
and diseases will accompany each shipment. 
