SEED CATALOGUE of L. L. 1% /f A V ^ CO., ST. PAUL, MINN. 51 
— ^/^ri: Hardiest For All Climes Seedsmen, Florists, Nurserymen 
May's Pure, Luxuriant Lawn Grass Seed 
After A Careful Study Of Grasses Required for Satisfactory Results We Confidently 
Claim Our Special Mixtures Are Unrivalled For Productiveness 
Central Park 
Mixture 
FOR QUICKLY pro- 
ducing a permti- 
mni, thick and vel- 
vety sward of grass; 
this brand cartnot 
be excelled. It is the 
best mixture of 
grasses we sell for 
fawn making, wi!I 
give satisfaction 
wherever sown. It 
is a careful blending 
of fine growing va- 
rieties, each in its 
proper proportion 
and thoroughly mix- 
ed, so that the re- 
sult from its i>lant- 
ing is a uniform 
growth of rich, 
?rccn grass, free 
rem coarseness and 
is ofien ready for 
cutting in four or 
five weeks frnm 
time of sowing. By 
mail, postpaid, lb. 
40c.; by express or 
freight, purchaser's 
expense, lb. 30i.., 
10 lbs. $2.75, 25 lbs. 
S6.75, 100 1 bs. 
$25.00. 
WITH EVERY Ord(r 
oj seeds we semi 
May's Handy Book. 
CENTRAL PARK LAWN MIXTURt 
MAY'S Evergreen Mixed Lawn Grass 
THIS IS a good mixture, but does not include so great 3 nvimber of expensive 
Brasses as Central Park Mixture. By mail, postpaid, pound 40c.; by 
express or freight, purchaser's expense, pound 30c., 10 pounds $3.00, 
25 pounds $6.50, 100 pounds $22.00. 
MAY'S Shady Nook Mixture 
SUALLT it is quite difficult to obtain a satisfactory growth of grass under 
^ trees and in shady places; for sowing in such places wc recommend 
the use of this special mixture. It will quickly produce an abundant and 
even growth of beautiful green grass. The grasses used in maftwig this 
special mixture arc only those that arc well adapted for growing in the 
shade. It has been successfully used on some large operations where a 
green sward was desired on land partially shaded by old trees. If you 
have shadv. barren places in your lawn, try our Shady Nook Mixture. 
By mail, postpaid, pound 50c.; by express or freight, purchaser's expense, 
pound 40c., 10 pounds $3.50, 25 pounds $7.00, 100 pounds $25.00. 
Quantity Of Seed To Sow 
u 
SjPEClAL GOLF LINK MlXTURe 
ONE QUART 0/ our lawti grass seed will sow 15 x :o feet, or ICO sqiiai-e 
feet. Four to five bushels should be sown to the acre. Five <>«jncls 
gives the best results. For renovating use one-half this quantity. ^H.w 
to Make and Care for Lawns." This useful leaflet will be made* U«« 
to ail who ask for it when ordering. 
MAY'S Tennis Court Mixture 
COMPOSED of a variety 0/ fine d.iarf. close growing grasses, w'hich will' 
insure a fine, thrifty, and always green sod, especially adapted tO' 
the requirements of tennis courts, cricket fields, etc. Deep and thorough 
working of the soil should precede sowing of the seed if possible. By mail, 
postpaid, pound SOc; by express, purchaser's expense, pound 40c., 10 
pounds $3.50, 25 pounds $7.00. 
AN INSPECTION CERTIFICATE from the Stale Inspector 0/ A'»r«n'« accoinpaoles 
r\. each shipment of our seeds showing them to be free of every disease. 
MAY'S Special Golf Link 
Mixture 
THIS MIXTURE is Composed of grasses 
best suited for golf links, and is tht 
result of careful experiments conducted 
on our own grounds, as well as carcfu' 
watching for several years of practicaii 
results obtained on golf links sown with 
our grass seeds. By the use of these- 
mixtures, and with proper care and 
attention the finest golf links in the 
world can be successfully rivaled. By 
mail, postpaid, pound 50c.; by express 
or freight, purchaser's expense, pound 
40c., 10 pounds $3.50, 25 pounds $7JK), 
100 pounds $25.00. 
MAY'S Special Terrace Sod 
Mixture 
A SPECIAL mixture of trasses for sowing 
on terraces and hill sides, producing 
strong, spreading roots, thus preventing 
heavy rains from washing out. It will 
withstand drought and exposure and 
thrive on shallow soils, and at the saine 
time produce a rich, green lawn throu!;h- 
out the season. By mail, postpaid, 
pound SOc; by express or freight, pur- 
chaser's expense, pound 40c., 10 pouiids 
$3.50, 25 pounds $7.00, 100 pounds $2SJK). 
