L. I,. MAY & CO.. PLANTS, SEEDS, 1- RLlTS AND TREES 
Sand, or Winter Vetch 
SAND, oi WINTER VETCH 
The earliest crop for cutting and Blowing un- 
der in Spring, being nearly a month earlier 
than Crimson Clover, and a full crop can be 
taken oft the land In time for planting Spring 
crops. 
This Vetch is beyond doubt one of the most val- 
uable fodder plants for the West and Nortliwotcrn 
Stales, owinsr to its adaptability to withstand se- 
vere droiiKlit, heat and cold. 
A sowing made in August or September makes ex- 
cellent fall pasturage for sheep or hogs; the crop in 
ISO days being two feet high. After close eating it 
can be left to prevent soil washing <luring winter 
and early spring, thus effecting a great saving of 
soluble mineral fertilizers contained in the soil. The 
Department of Agriculture at Washington estimates 
the value of a plowed-under crop of this Vetch as 
equivalent to putting into the ground $18 to $45 
worth of commercial fertili«er to the acre. 
Sowings may be made in the Fall or Spring, 
using 80 lbs. of seed to the acre, either broadcast or 
in drills three feet apart. To get the best result from 
it §ow about one-half bushel Rye or Oats with it. to 
furnish support for the vines. On good, rich soil it 
yields enormous crops of green fodder, running 10 to 
15 tons to the acre. It is also a remarkable grower 
on sandy or thin land Lb., 28c, postpaid. Bv 
express or freight, 10 lbs, $1,50, 50 lbs, S6.00. 
RAPE, DWARF ESSEX 
GREATEST PASTURE FOOD KNOWN for sheep, 
hogs and calves. Fall sowing recommended. 
Dwarf Essex Rape has been usually grown, until 
recent years, to furnish pasture for ilieep and lambs 
but It IS now being found equally good in providing 
pasture for nearly all kinds of stock. 
Sow in drills at the rate of ,1 lbs. to the acre or 
using i to 6 lbs. per acre. Price, lb., 2Sc, postpaid 
press or freight. 10 lbs,. $1.00, 100 Ibs.l $7.50. 
Wild Rire 
»» IIU IVlt^C sown eith- 
er in the fall or spring, but the 
best results are obtained when 
sown in the fall. Lb., 25c, 
postpaid. By express or 
freight, 10 lbs., $1.60, 100 
lbs., $15.00. 
Perennial Onion 
Sets 
This variety never forms a 
large bulb, their value lies 
wholly in special adaptability 
for producing green onions for 
spring use. Hardy and pro 
ductive. Iflcft in the ground 
they continue for an indeflnate 
time, continuing to increase 
from the liottom and form sets 
produced on top of the stalks. 
Sets should be planted in the 
fall, as they thus gain the 
oeiieflt of prolonged growth, 
and attain a largersiie. Price 
lOP fall delivery: Qt., 25c. 
postpaid. By express or 
freight, at purchaser's ex- 
pense, pk., 60c, bu.,$2.00. 
WINTER WHEAT 
BEARDED FIFE. The Hardest, Most Pro- 
lifie and Best Milling Wheat known. Ack- 
nowledged by all winter wheat growers and the 
different Experimental Stations as one the best 
varieties ever introduced. It is perfectly hardy, 
withstands the extremes of our Northern climate, 
anil does not freeze out or winter kill. Yields 
from 45 to /iS bushels per acre, the straw is strong 
and stiff and stands well, large heads, well filled, 
kernels red with a very thin husk, hard and flinty. 
Matures very early. Price, lb., 20c. postpaid. 
By freight or express, pk., 60c. bu., $2.25 
Klondyke Winter Wheat 
A new variety that is creating quite a sensa- 
tion with a record of 45 bushels or more per acre 
for three consecutive seasons. The heads are not 
very large, which makes it possible for the straw 
to stand up even under adverse conditions, but it 
stools" to a remarkable extent, and this ac- 
counts for the heavy yiela. The kernel is very 
large size, firm and while. Lb., 25c, postpaid. 
By freight or express, pk., 75c, bu., $2.50 
"MINNESOTA 
NO. 2 RYE" 
Minnesota No. 2 Rye was originated from a 
stock of Swedish rye obtained by the Minnesota 
Experiment Station. 
It is a hardy winter rye suitable for all sec- 
tions of the state and has proven itself the supe- 
rior of all varieties grown at University Farm for 
a number of years. The average yield on the 
large fields at University Farm in 1908 wag 41% 
bushels per acre, though one field averaged 48 
bushels per acre. The avern ge yield for the past 
ten years has been 40.5 bushels per acre. 
This rye should be sown alnnit the 15th of Sep- 
tember at the rate of from IM to i bushels per 
acre. It may he harvested about the loth tothe 
toth of July. This variety stools enormouely, so 
that the yield per plant is very high, straw 
grows straight and stiff, and is not subject to 
lodging or rust. The plant stands from 4 to iVi 
feet tall, heads average 4 inches in length, being 
about one third longer than those of the ordinary 
rye. The kernels are exceptionally large and 
plump. Care should be u.sed in seeding the rye 
that a sunicient quantity be sown per acre. Lb.. 
|Oe^gBy express or freight, pk,. 60e., bu.. 
a valuable crop for 
Winfpr T? Vf» I-'' valuable crop for 
, '^y^ either soiling, green fod- 
Ffte Winter Wheat der. straw or grain. It is also extensively used 
for fall pasture when sown early and for culling 
,,, , . , . , , srcen in late spring and earlv summer, but when 
broadcast wanted for cutting it is best sown with the sand or winter 
• I Tk*:; VEL'fi M'-oWlVV^ or freight. 
MUSHROOM 
SPAWN 
One brick sufflclent for 
about one square yard. 
PURE CULTURE SPAWN 
Made in the United States 
by improved methods, -and is 
much more reliable. In fact, 
it has attained such remark- 
able success that it is rapidly 
taking the place of English 
Spawn amongst the larger 
growers. It is sent out nnder 
our guarantee to grow, if 
cultural instructions are fol- 
lowed. 
Price per brick by mail, 
postpaid, 40c. By express, 
not prepaid, 5 bricks, $1.20, 
10 bricks, $2.00, 25 bricks, 
$4.25. 
Write for our booklet on 
5IUSHR0OM. GROWING, it 
V>'111 be sent be sent free to 
customers on request. 
Rape, Dwarf Essex 
Bowker 'S Plant Food ^ ''resslng made expressly for plants grown in the house, garden or conservatory: clean, mlor- 
package is enough for thirty plants fo'lhree'^^oStr.^TiSaU tck4es^"2"5tlr^^^^ ""^ 
