EED CATALOGUE of L. L. 
If 1.1 1.x 
CO., ST. PAUL, MINN. 33 
— /^r^ Hardiest For All Climes 
Seedsmen, Florists, Nurserymen 
May's Field Seeds — Great Soil Improvers 
MAKES POOR LAND RICH — MAKES RICH LAND MORE PRODUCTIVE 
HE WONDERFUL VALUE of ike foTage crops listed ofi the next two pages is not as yet fully appreciated by the average farmer. The enrich- 
.ngof the soil by commercial fertilizers or by rotation is still in its crude form. This is due to the natural fertility of our land; the farmer 
L'cneral is content to raise average crops under ordinary conditions. ^ But why not enrich your land, raise larger crops and at the same,-; 
have a goodly quantity of forage for your stock.? The varieties listed herewith can all be sown as catch crops, they are all valuable) 
ittening purposes, they are adapted to various soils and conditions, and best of all their roots penetrate into the ground and bring up. i 
1 supply of mineral matter that cannot be reached by ordinary plants, thereby leaving the earth richer and far more productive than; 
:)fore. We desire to call your attention to the importance of these crops as fertilizers; also to the importance of using fertilizers. ' 
quantity and quality of yield of grains and grasses depends first upon the seed, second upon the soil, third upon the culture. And • 
' one of these three essentials can be improved upon by the grower. 
MAY'S Cow Peas 
IN THE COW PEA have a fer- 
tilizer and a food at the same 
time. The Cow Fca is one of the 
most useful annual forage crops. 
In the first place it grows in hot 
weather when it is desirable to 
have the grou nd covered. Second, i ts long 
tap root penetrates the sub-soil, loosening t 
and making it more porous. Third, the absorption of the 
free nitrogen makes it of ^reat service. Fourth, it provides 
splendid forage. Fifth, it may be used as a cover crop. 
Sixth, the roots and stubble are left as additions to the soil 
always causing considerable improvement It has strong 
roots and heavy foliage, possessing great fertilizing powers. 
It draws its nourishment very heavlli/^ from the air, and 
returns it in a richer measure to the soil, thereby enriching 
it to a degree that is remarkable. If not desired as a 
fertilizer, it makes a fine fodder for cattle. The cow pea 
ranks very high as a soil enricher, gathering Immense 
quantities of nitrogen from the atmosphere. The ripe 
peas contain no less than i8)^ per cent of digestible 
protein. ■ The vines properly cured are a most valuable 
fodder for cattle and sheep, being richer in protein and 
fat tlian the best clover hay. If desired the pods may be 
harvested for the grain and the vines plowed under to 
fertilize the soil. The seed or grain is ground and used 
for feed, the leaves and stalks also make good fodder fed 
green. Poor Sandy soil may be greatly improved by plowing 
under a crop of cow peas and thus made into a fertile ham. 
If wanted to plow under as a fertilizer, sow with a drill, in 
drills a foot apart. If grown for seed plant 3H feet apart and i foot in thi 
row, and cultivate thoroughly, using 25 pounds of seed per acre. Minnesota 
grown, peck $1.00, bushel $3.50; Southern grown, peck 80c., bushel $3.00. 
MAY'S Canada Field Peas 
cow PEAS 
VERY VALUABLE foT fattening slock, and can also be grown for soiling purposes, but are of 
greater value for fodder when fed as ground feed, or the vines can be cured for hay, which 
is of great nutritive value. They can be sown alone or with oats. If sown alone, sow 2 bushels 
to the acre. If with oats sow one bushel of peas and ij^ busheU of oats. The latter method 
is the most profitable and a double crop can be secured at the same time. Threshed together 
liiey can be easily separated, but make a desirable feed when ground together for fattening stock. 
MAY'S Improved Yellow or White 
VERY PROLIFIC SORT yielding alt ike way from 18 to 40 bushels of fine peas per acre. They 
L are great fatteners. These peas sell at fancy prices dry for eating. Peck 90c., bushel $3.00. 
MAY'S Perfection Green 
fEinHT OF VINE three and one-half to four feel. Of the same general character as the Improved Yellow or White, used 
for the same purposes, but the seed is green in color instead of white. Peck $1.00; bushel $3.50. 
MAY'S Sand or Winter Vetch 
IMPROVES POOR, sandy or gravelly soils. The earliest crop for cutting and 
plowing under in spring, being nearly a month earlier than Crimson Clover, 
and a full crop can be taken otf the land in time for planting spring crops. 
This Vetch is beyond doubt one of the most valuable fodder plants for tne 
West and Northwestern States, owing to its adaptability to withstand 
severe drought, heat and cold. The vines are very siniilar to pea vines, 
but are more slender and much more thickly clad with leaves and side 
stems, which furnish nice succulent feed. Individual plants will make 
a ten foot growth before going to seed A sowing made in August 
or September makes excellent pasturage for sheep or hogs, the crop 
in 50 days being two feet high. After close eating it can be left to 
prevent soi! washing during 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 $\G to $45 worth of comniercial fertilizer to the acre. 
It is one of the first plants to start into growth in spring, covering 
the ground with a heavy crop early in May. Sowing may be made 
in the Fall or Spring, using 30 pounds of seed to the acre, cither 
broadcast or in drills three feet apart. To get the best results from 
it sow about one-half bushel of Rye or Oats with it, to furnish support 
for the vines. On good, rich soil it yields enormous crops of green 
fodder, running from 10 to 15 tons to the acre It is also a remark- 
able grower on sandy or thin land. By mail, prepaid, 1 pound 30c.; 
by express or freight, 10 pounds $1.50, 50 pounds $7.00, 100 pounds $12.00. 
WINTER VETCH YIELDS 
10 TO 15 TONS OF FOD- 
DER TO THE ACRE 
WITH EVERY ORDER 
OF SEEDS WE SEND 
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