96 SEED CATALOGUE 0/ L. L. 1VT A V ^ CO., ST. PAUL, MINN. 
Seedsmen, florists, Nurserymen iTAi^ "Northern Grown" Seeds Are Best 
May's Hardy, Climbing, Perennial Vines 
A LUXURIANT GROWTH 
ojf vines is onr of th-. 
greatest adjuncts to thr 
beautifying of any home 
or building. A porch cov- 
ered with clinging green 
is deliciously cool and 
secluded during the hot 
summer days. A common 
wire fence, dead t rce 
trunks and bare vvalU are 
most picturesque when 
softened by their delicate 
tracery. Hardy vines 
practically take care of 
themselves after they arc 
once established and arc 
more desirable and less 
1 rou ble than the tender 
varieties. 
MAY'S ARISTO- 
LOCHIA SiPHO 
AN" EXCELLENT :-ine Jtr 
. i-erandas, ptrgolas, tic. 
The leaves arc very larjfc 
and retain their color from 
early spring until late in 
the fall, it bears brown, 
pipe shaped llowers. is free 
from insects or disease of 
any kind, perfectly har(l> 
cierywhere ;iiid pnnJu,. 
a dense sliatlc. Stronji 
plants, each 60c., dozen 
$6.00, by express. 
MAY'S ACTINIDIA 
POLGAMA 
SILVER SWEET. FoliQi.:e . 
renmbUs the lilac. 
Blossoms appear In June, 
.'tre creamy white, with 
bright yellow antlers, frawrancc rc^^emlil 
. Lily of ihe Valley. Each lOc., 
3 for 25c,, postpaid; by express, J year strong, each 30c., dozen $3.00. 
MAY'S Celastrus Scandens (Bitter Sweet) 
AviSE:i i/A y/'llou- j!',:vers, followed by clusters of orange scarlet berries. Each 
lOc, 3 for 25c., postpaid; by express, extra strong, each 25c, dozen $2,50. 
MAY'S BiGNONIA RADICANS (TRUMPET FLOWER) 
A MOST escellent vine, with handsome lance shaped leaves. The flowers 
arc orange and scarlet. Each 15c., 2 for 25c,, postpaid; by express, 
2 year strong, each 30c., dozen $3.00; 3 year strong, each 40c., dozen $4.00. 
MAY'S AMPELOPSIS 
Quinxuefolia or Virginia Creeper. A wdt known, hardy, native climber. 
Each 10c., 3 for 25c,, postpaid; by express, 2 year strong, each 15c., 
dozen $2.50; 3 year strong, each 30c., dozen $3.00. 
Englenwnni or Engleman's Ivy. One of the hardiest and best climbers 
ff)r the North and Northwest. Koliagc resembles the Virginia Creeper. 
Each 15c., 2 for 25c., postpaid; by express, 2 year strong, each 30c., 
dozen $3.00; 3 year strong, each 35c., dozen $3.50. 
Veitchi or Japan or Boston Ivy. A rapid grower with small, purplish-green 
Icivcs. which change in autumn to ilnls of crimson and orange. Each ISc, 
2 for 25c., postpaid; by express, 2 year strong, each 25c., dozen $2.50; 
3 year strong, each 35c„ dozen $3,50. 
ARISTOLOCHIA SIPHO CDUTCHMAN'S PIPE) 
MAY'S CLEMATIS 
THE CLEMATIS are ike most beauliful of all the hardy climbers. They are 
rampant growers and their wealth of fragrant bloom makes them doubly 
attractive. 
Alexandria. 1 year strong, each 25c>, dozen $2.50; 2 year strong, each 50c., 
dozen $5.00. 
Coccinia. This variety blooms from June until frost and bears thick, 
bell shaped flowers of bright coral red. 2 year Strong, each 25c., doz. $2.50. 
Davidiana. Flowers bell shaped in clusters, color deep lavender or violet. 
1 year strong, each 20c., postpaid. 
Duchess of Edinburgh. Large flowering, double, pure white. 1 year strong, 
each 20c., postpaid; by express, 2 year strong, each 50c., dozen $5.00. 
Henryi. Creamy while, large and of fine shape. 1 year strong, each 30c,, 
2 for 50c., postpaid; by express, 2 year strong, each 50c., dozen $5.00; 
3 year strong, each 75c., dozen $7.50. 
MAY'S Akebia Quinata 
ONE OF the best climbers, bearing numberless bunches of violet-brown flowers, 
which have a pleasant cinnamon odor. Begins to bloom early in 
spring and continues manv weeks. In rich soil and good locaton it will 
grow 30 to 40 feet high. Strong plants, 2Sc. each, postpaid; by express, 
$2.50 dozen. 
AMPELOPSIS ENGLCMANNI 
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CLEMATIS, PANICULATA 
