SEED CATALOGUE of L. L. 1% yf A AT" ^ CO., ST. PAUL- MINN. 109 
Are Hardiest For All Climes 
Seedsmen, Florists, Nurserymen 
May's Hardy Climbing or Rambler Roses 
MAY'S Tree Roses 
GRAFTED on hardy rose stalks 4 to 5 feet liipl: 
They are tree shaped, and when in 
full bloom arc objects of Rrcat 
beaut J- , and they make most 
handsome plants for iaun or 
rose border. In this shape we 
offer only the Hybrid Per- 
f)etual or hardy class. W'j 
lave them in the white, the 
different shades of pink, red 
and crimson. The uni<nie 
effects produced by group- 
ings or border lines of Stand- 
ard Roses make them very 
desirable. The leading Hy- 
brid Perpetual varieties can 
be successfully grown in the 
open ground, some protec- 
tion or slight covering in win- 
ter being desirable. The plant 
rct]uires rich soil and moisture. 
Each $1.00* dozen SIO.OO. Can 
only be sent by express or 
freight. Set of 3 Tree Roses, 
purchaser's selection as to 
color for $2.50, by express. 
MAY'S Dwarf 
Rambler Roses 
THKSE are varieiies of es- 
tablished merit, and the 
better they become known the 
more popular they become. These 
we have listed below we have select- 
ed as the best of their kind and we arc 
sure that they will be well liked by 
who grow them. 
Baby Rambler or Dwarf Crimson Rambler. 
\ dwarf bush form of Crimson Rambler, ex- 
cellent for bedding or pots. With ordinary 
treatment will bloom throughout the yeur. 
Annie MuUer. A new pink Baby Rambler. The 
flowers arc brilliant pink, slightly fragrant and very per- 
sistent. Ti is a strong grower and bloom.-* all summer thruiigli 
Catherine Zeimet. White Baby Rambler. Is of compact growth; 
the height is about 20 
inches. The flowers are 
MAY'S Choice Miscellaneous Hardy Roses 
A 
HYBRID SWEET BRIAR ROSE 
HEN you order 
be sure that 
you write your name 
and street, city, state 
and county plainly. 
To do this insures 
t o y o u 
that 
y o 11 
will - 
surely 
receive ■ 
shipment 
in the shortest 
time that it is pos- 
sible to get your order 
p.-jcked and ready to ship in a 
manner that is conducive to its 
best treatment during its transit. 
Please keep this fact in mind. 
MAY'S Moss ROSES 
CLASS of roses very muck admired. Their beauty 
consists in the delicate mossy covering which sur- 
rounds the bud and gives to the opening Hower a 
unique appearance. 
Ashborne Prize. The flowers arc a rich, 
deep velvety red, extra large and high'y 
perfu mcd. 
Blanche Moreau* A creamy white, 
rose. 
Princess May. A very bright sil- 
t'r\' rcsc. 
WilliamLobb. Deep bright pink. 
The above 5 varieties we offer 
2 year old plants only, each 35c., 
dozen $3.50, by express. 
La Neige. Pure white, a 
sectlling from the Blanche 
. ' Moreau 
V Mme, Louis Leveque. Beau- 
tiful delic.-jte pink. 
Venus. Color fiery red; one of 
the t'-ncst. 
The above 3 varieties we 
offer I year old plants only, 
each 2Sc., dozen $2.50, post- 
paid. 
MAY'S Memorial or 
EVERGRE€N ROSES 
OSA WICIIURIANA. Tkis tS 
iin,K species from 
Japan, creeping along the 
ground almost as closely as 
doc5 an ivy. 
Lucidia. Single, bright pink, 
red fruit. 
Manda's Triumph. Large, double, 
white tlowers. Verv handsome. 
Pink Roamer. Single, bright pink, with 
white center. 
South Orange Perfection. Double, blush pink 
Universal Favorite. Double, rose color. 
Wichuriana. Single, pure white. Very fine. 
These Memorial Roses arc verv pretty and the sorts 
that we offer here we consider the best of this kind. We are sure 
that they will please. 2 year old plants, each 35c., dozen $3.50, express. 
GOOD ROSES may he gro'.vn in 
most any soil and 
t:on; but it roses o 
superior quality are d 
sired, select an open 
sunny position shel- 
tered from the north 
winds and clear of ail 
roots of trees and 
shrubs. If care is 
used in the prepara- 
tion of the beds, the 
resultant quality and 
quantity of bloom 
will more than com- 
pensate for the extra 
eiTort expended. The 
most satisfactory soil 
for roses consists of 
sod from an old pas- 
ture and well-rotted 
cow manure. Dig a 
bed two or three 
feet deep and fill 
in with sod and 
manure, provid- 
ing for drainage. Let 
soil settle until it 13 about 
an inch below ground and 
make beds not more than 
S'-^ feet wide, that blossoms 
may be very easily picked, 
MOSS ROSE— LA NEIGE 
DIRECTIONS FOR THE CULTIVATION OF MAY'S HARDY CLIMBING ROSES 
THE ROSES which we offer here arc all entirely hardy and though a slight 
protection in the most exposed situations in winter is always desirable 
they may be expected to endure any reasonable degree of cold. They 
thrive best in a rich soil, good cultivation increasing the size and beauty of 
the bloom. The pruning should be regulated by the habit of growth, the 
weak shoots closely cut in and those which are vigorous left longer. All 
weak, decayed wood should be entirely cut out as well as any shoots that 
crcjwd the plant and prevent the free entrance of light and air. Pruning 
sliould be done in March, but many of the hybrid perpctuals require a second 
cuttini? as soon as their first blossoming is over, to induce a free display of 
flowers in the autumn. 
WHEN- PLANTING cxit hack severely and press the soil firmly in with the hands, 
taking^ care not to bruise the roots. Budded roses should be planted 
about four inches deeper than the junction of the bud and all suckers grow- 
ing out of the ground should be removed as soon as seen. 
IM THE CASE of the Baby Rambler Roses cutting back to stubs 4 or 5 inches 
long is necessary to insure heavy blooming, but with the climbing roses 
only about one-third of the previous year's growth should be cut off. Climb- 
ing roses must be trellised or trained up t© develop their full beauty. They 
make excellent covering for arbors, walls, porches or windows. 
IF THE LEAVES develop wkite spots or mildew from too much water, a slight 
sprinkling of sulphur or tobacco will help greatly. Or if the aphides appear 
(small green flies that eat the foliage) sulphur is the best disinfectant known. 
