MOST NORTHERN 
NURS ERIES 
— 
IN AMERICA. 
Ri^TTlflrV "^^^ variety was introduced a few ycar-= ago 
JJiolUcU A . from New Zealand and ijroinises to take a inotit 
promment place with the fruit growei-s of America. Tt has been 
thoroughly tested in Russia, Germany, France, England, the 
United States and Canada and has proven to be a most valua- 
ble aqviisition to the list of select varieties on account of its ex-, 
treme hardiness and early fruiting a-s well as for the high qual- 
ity of its fruit. The tree bears when only one or two years old 
and fruits regularly every year thereafter. In some cases it 
has been grown as a pot plant for table decoration, and is most 
unique and beautiful with its handsome, rich fruit and dark 
green foliage. The apples are of the largest size and have a 
distinct and <lelici<>us flavor. Strong, I-vcar'=old plants* 20c 
each, 6 for SI.OO, 12 for $1.75. postpaid. 
CRAB APPLES. 
These trees are perfectly hardy and succeed anywhere. They 
are ornamental and shade trees as well as splendid fruit pro- 
ducers. They commence to bear when quite young and an- 
nually produce large crops of fine fruit, especially prized for 
jellies, preserves, cider, etc. 
Bismark. 
PRICES — Unless otherwise noted, all varieties will be sold at 
the following uniform prices: M.AIL SIZE — ^ISc each. 6 for 75c, 12 
for $1.25, postpaid, 4 to 5 ft. high. 25c each, 6 for $1.40. 12 
for $2.50, lOO for $20.00, by express or freight, not prepaid. 
The flesh is white, and finely 
rrPtl rj-fiinf Fruit of the largest size, bright reti. acid, making the finest jelly. 
\TCiJ.. VTlaJlL. grained, ripens in October. We cann()t too highly recommend this splendid variety for general 
planting, as it seems to possess all the good qualities looked for in a perfect variety. It is one of the largest grown and 
on this account is preferred by many large growers. As it ripens later in the season than most sorts it comes in at a 
time when there is a good demand for this fruit and usually commands a better price than early ripening kinds. 
HVSLOP — large, deep crimson fruit, very l>eauiiful. The flesh is yellowish: excellent for cider and fine for market. 
IVTarflia October, This varietv is a 
ITXOl Ulct. seedUng from the Duchess 
of Oldenburg, introduced several years 
ago by Peter Gideon of Excelsior, this 
state. The tree is a firm, stiff, upright 
grower, pyramidal in form and very hand- 
some. It bears well, the fruit being a 
glos.sy yellow, shaded with bright red. 
The flavor is mild and tart, surpassing that 
of all the other Crabs for culinary pur- 
poses. Another good sort for large grow- 
ers who want a late market varietv. 
RED SIBERIAN— The fruit is about one 
inch in diameter and grows in clusters. 
It is yellow-white, with a scarlet cheek, 
crisp and acid. The tree l^ears when very 
young and abundantly afterwards. 
Transcendent ''^ 
Martha. 
Whitney. 
productive, bear- 
ing after the second year and producing 
good crops by the fourth year. The 
fruit is firm, one and one-half to two inches in diameter, large enough to quarter 
and core for preserving and drying. It is excellent for sauce and pies and the 
best of its class for cider. The skm is yellow stripetl with red. This has long 
been a standard variety^ with many of 
the growers, and is a highly commend- 
able sort in every particular, 
VIRGINIA — The fruit is small, round, 
dull red. dotted with white fine for cider. 
The fruit is extra large, 
i k i n smooth, g 1 o s s;y 
green, stripetl with red. The flesh is 
firm, juicy and rich. The tree is extra 
strong in growth, straight and symme- 
trical. One of the heaviest yielders in 
the entire list, and highly prize<l for cider. 
YELLOW SIBERIAN— Fruit smaU, bright 
orange yellow, 
FLORENCE— This is a splendid Minne- 
sota variety. The fruit is medium to 
large, light yellow, heavily streaked 
with light red. For jelly, as a des- 
sert fruit, marmalade and jams, it 
is (^specially good, while its large size 
and splendid appearance always com- 
mands the highest market pnce. It 
should be grown by every farmer or fruit 
grower in the northwest who wants choice 
Cruit for home or market. 
Bismark. 
Early Strawberry. 
The t ree 
_ ;s a vig- 
orous upright, symmetrical grower and 
very hardy. The fruit is somewhat 
larger than the Transcendent striped 
red. crisp and juicy. Fine for eating 
and for jelly. This is one of the 
handsomest Crabs grown, and on this 
account will always command a higher 
price in the market, 
Whitney. 
CHOICE FRUIT COLLECTIONS. 
VILLAGE COLLECTION No. i. 
3 Hardy Apples, 4 to 5 ft., suirinier, fall .ind winter varieties, 
2 Crab Apples, 4 to 5 ft., early and late 
I Plum Tree, ,5 to 6 ft , our selection 
I Cherry Tree, .3 to 4 ft., our selection. 
25 Strawberry Plants. 
The above 32 Plants and Trees for $l.,SO, by express or freight. 
EaHy Strawberry. 
Gen. Orant 
VILLAGE COLLECTION No. 2. 
.1 Hardy .Apples, 3 varielie.s, early, medium and late. 
1 Crab .Apple, our selection I Rocky Mountain Cherry. 
25 Strawberry Plants. SO Plants and Trce.s for $1.00, postpaid. 
FARMERS' FAVORITE COLLECTION No. 3. 
12 Choice, Hardy .Apple Trees, 4 to 5 ft. Karly, medium and late — otir 
selection, no 2 alike 
3 Crab .Apples, 4 to 5 ft. Our selection. 6 Currant Bushes. Ketl and white. 
2 Plum Trees, 5 to 6 ft. 2 Rood sorts. 3 Grapes. Good vines. 
2 Cherry Trees, 3 to 4 ft. The best kmds. 
SO Strawberry Plants, 2 Rood varieties. 12 Raspberry Plants. In two kinds. 
90 Trees and Plants all properly labeled, carefullv tiaeke<l an<l shipped by express or freish*. for $4.50, regu- 
lar price, S0..'>0. One half collection for .$2..'iO. Two collections for $8.00. 
FRUIT GROWERS COLLECTION No. 4. 
25 Apples and Crabs, 4 to 5 ft. 6 distinct kinds, separately labeled 
100 Strawberry Plants — 2 choice varieties. 
6 Plum Trees, !i to (i ft. — 3 good sorts. 
6 Cherry Trees, 3 to 4 ft. Our selection of kinds. 
24 Raspberry Plants — 2 good sorts, red and black. 
12 Currants — Red and white. 
4 Grapes- (lood varieties. 
6 Gooseberries 2 kinds. 
25 Asparagus Plants. 
208 Trees and Plants for $11.00 by express or freight. One-half oollection 
for $6.00, 2 Collections for $20.00. 
A FEW WORDS FROM CUSTOMERS. 
L. L. May & Co., Okeana, Ohio, May 24, 1904. 
Kind Sirs: — I write to say I received the Strawberry Raspberries in 
due time and will say thanks for your kindness. 1 will speak in your favor 
whenever I can. Wishing you success, I close. Mrs. Gilson Yanger. 
Belleville, 111., May 9, 1904. 
Dear Sir: — We received our trees per order No. 441 and wish to say 
they are in a fine state and tliink they will do fine. I thank you very 
much for your prompt shipment. I will do all I can to introduce your trees 
and seeds to my neighbors and friends. I remain yours truly, 
Christian Kemper. 
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