102 SEED CATALOGUE of L. L. AT AV ^ CO., ST. PAUL, MINN. 
"Northern Grown" Suds Are Best 
Seedsmen, Florists, Nurserymen 
May's Hardy, Early-Flowering Border Shrubs 
CLUMPS OF WEIGELIAS ABOUT A PERGOLA IN A CITY PARK. THE COLOR SCHEME IS VERY STRIKING 
MAY'S Sumac 
Cut Leaved, A bcamifu! low variety 
cut and druopiiig f,'racefiiily from the 
2 to 3 feet, each 50c. 
with leaves of very larRe size, deeply 
branches. 18 to 24 inch, each 3Sc.; 
3 to 4 feet, each 60c. 
MAY'S TaMARIX AFRICANA 
Rripht pink flowers or; ■blender racemes on shoots of the prcccdini? season's 
growth. Each 15c., 2 for 25c., postpaid; 18 to 24 inch, each 25c.; 2 to 3 feet, 
each 30c.; 3 to 4 feet, each 40c. 
MAY'S WEIGELIAS 
fARDY frrf-flo:verins, shrubs of spreading habit, thriving best in moif 
These Asiatic species are jus 
presenting in late spring or early summer great massi 
One of the best. 2 to 3 feet, 
loamy soil. 1 hesc Asiatic species are justly classed among the showiest 
of garden shrubs, 
of showy flowers. 
Abel Carriere. Blossoms are a bright rose 
each 35c. 
Ambalis* A pink flowering variety and one of the best. 2 to 3 feet, each 30:. 
Eva Rathka. A popular new kind, of erect form and vigorous habit. 'I'hr 
deep carminc-rcd flowers are the best of the red flowering sorts. Each ISc, 
2 for 25c., postpaid; 15 to 18 inch, each 25c.; 18 to 24 inch, each 30c.; 2 to 3 
feet, each 30c. 
Rosea. Bears an abundance of rose colored flowers In May and June. Prices 
same as Eva Rathke. 
Rosea Nana Variegata. Leaves beautifully margined creamy white; flowers pink. 
T^ach 15c., 2 
for2 Sc., post- 
paid; lo to 
24i [ch,e£ch 
25c.- 2 to 3 
feel, each, 
35c. 
MAY'S Spireas 
A LARGE GROUP 01 skotvy fret fiawef- 
ing shrubs of inestimable garden 
value. Among the species ma^ be 
found those that produce a profusion of 
flowers in earliest spring, others that 
blossom at later inicrvals, and even 
varieties that continue to produce 
flowers from midsummer until autumn* 
In general, they arc graceful, compact 
bushes, many of them of great hardiness. 
They thrive best in moist, fertile soils, 
preferring sunny exposures. 
Anthony Waterer. Makes a dwarf bush 
1 8 to 24 inches high, covered from 
Spring till late in the I'all with large 
heads of crimson flowers. Each 15c., 
2 for 25c., postpaid; 12 to 18 inch, 
each 25c.; 18 to 24 inch, each 30c. 
Aurea. Of similar habit. The leaves 
are bright yellow in spring, gradually 
changing to golden bronze in !*'all. 
Each 15c., 2 for 25c., postpaid; 2 to 3 
feet, each 30c. 
Arguta or Snow Garland. Branches oj 
snowy white flowers; dwarf. 18 tO 24 
inch, each 25c., 2 to 3 feet, each 30c. 
Callosa Alba. A dwarf variety bearing 
pure white flowers in great, profusion. 
Each ISc. 2 for 25c., postpaid; 12 to 18 
inch, each 25c. 
Collosa Rubra. .\ variety with bright 
red tiowcr!^. Each I5c. 2 for 25c.# 
postpaid; 12 to 18 inch, each 25c. 
Billardii. Handsome spikes of pink 
tlou ers. Each 15c., 2 for 25c., postpaid; 
2 to 3 feet, each 25c.; 3 to 4 feet, 
each 35c. 
Opulifolia. Bmnches upright, white 
llowcrs in June. 12 to 18 Inch, each 
20c. ; IS to 24 inch, each 2Sc. ; 2 to 3 feet, 
each 30c.; 3 to 4 feet, each 40c. 
Prunifolia or Bridal Wreath This old-fashioned slirub will always be in 
demand; showv, double white flowers. Each 15c., 2 for 25c., postpaid; 
18 to 24 inch, "each 25c.; 2 to 3 feet, each 30c.; 3 to 4 feet, each 40c. 
Reevesi. Beautiful cUisicrs of pure white flowers. Each l5c., 2 for 25c., 
postpaid; 18 to 24 inch, each 25c.; 2 to 3 feet, each 30c. 
Sorbifolia. A species with leaves like those of the Mountain Ash, and long 
elegant spikes of while flowers in July. 12 to 18 inches, each 20c.; 18 to 24 
inch, each 25c.; 2 to 3 feet, each 3bc. 
Tomentosa. Flowers in deep pink panicles for low places and wild effects. 
Each lOc, 3 for 25c., postpaid; 12 to 18 inch, each 25c. 
Van Houtti. One of the most charming and beautiful of the Spireas. having 
pure while flowers in clusters or panicles an inch in diameter. Each lOc, 
3 for 25c., postpaid; 18 to 24 inch, each 25c.; 2 to 3 feet, each 30c.; 3 to 4 
feet, each ^)c. 
MAY'S Syringa or Mock Orange 
HARDY free-Jioiverin^ shrubs wiih showy fragrant flowers in spring and 
early summer. They are among the most popular and beautiful of plants. 
Coronanus. A medium sized shrub bearing an abundance of while, sweet 
scented flowers the last of May. Each lOc, 3 for 25c, postpaid; 18 to 24 
inch, each 25c.; 2 to 3 feet, each 30c 
Golden. A brilliant little shrub with bright golden leaves. Each lOc, 
3 for 25c., postpaid; 18 to 24 inch, each 25c.; 2 to 3 feet, each 35c. 
Lemoinei. Creamy white fragrant flowers. Each lOc, 3 for 25c., postpaid; 
18 to 24 inch, each 25c.; 2 to 3 feet, each 35c. 
I'lacc 
order f c 
one or more 
of these. 
toPlREA.VAN HOUTTI 
