SEED CATALOGUE of L. L. 
— Are Hardiest For All Climes 
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^ CO., ST. PAUL. MINN. 113 
Seedsmen, Florists, Nurserymen 
May's Acclimated Family Orchard Apples 
WEALTHY 
Excellent Table Fruit— Indispensable to the Housewife 
Wealthy, This Minncsola variety has proved reliable cverywht-re 
^^aftcr many years' trial. The fruit is medium to large and dark 
fRpfx crimson. The flesh is white tinged with red, crisp, 
siib-acid, and unsurpassed in quality. This variety 
is a monument to its orij?inaior, who spent many 
"■ years in originating new varieties and the 
Wealthy being one of the best. There are 
many seedlings of the Wealthy, some of 
our best new sorts and ones of greatest 
promise come from its seed. 
Perfection. A Wisconsin seedling of 
Tetofsky. A vigorous, symmetrical 
tree. Hardy and an early and reliable 
bearer. Fruit handsomely striped 
and splashed crimson on pale yellow. 
Anv of the foregoing varieties may be 
had at the following prices; Mail size, 
1 year old lOc, 6 for 50c., postpaid; 
2 year old, 3 to 4 feet, each 15c,, dozen $1.50, 
100 for S10.00; 3 year old, 4 to 5 feet, each 
25c., dozen $2.50, 100 for $18.00. 50 assorted 
trees of purchaser's selection at 100 rate, 
express or freight. 
Our Prize Collection of Valuable .-\pplc Natives of 
Minnesota. Thoroughly tested % year old trees. .\ to 5 feet. 
The 6 choice varieties. I of each, as shown in the illustration 
on page 112 sent by express or freight for $2.00. 
PERFECTION 
MAY'S SOUTHERN VARIETIES 
THE JoUoKxng varutus have been selected for planting in the W'est and 
Southwest. We do not recommend them for Minnesota or North- 
western planting, as they arc not as hardy as all conditions of a rigorous 
climate would require, but where they do well they are most delicious and 
satisfactory. We are offering these only in one year old trees. 
Delicious. A variety introduced in t!ie west several years ago, where it 
is rapidly becoming one of the most popular. Fruit large, dark, brilliant 
red; flesh fine grained, crisp and melting juicy with delightful aroma. A 
splendid keeper and shipper. Tree hardy and vigorous and a regular 
annual bearer. 
Rome Beauty. A winter apple, large, slightly conical, bright red on a pale 
yellow ground, flesh tender, not fine grained, juicy, of good quality. 
Spitzenburg. Rather larpe, round-ovate, slightly 'conical. Surface rich 
red. obscurely striped. Tlesh yellow, firm, crisp, spicy, slightly acid and 
of delicious flavor. Keeps through the winter and commands the highest 
market price. 
Stayman's Winesap. A winter apple, very large, bright red in color, very 
productive and of excellent quality. The tree is a vigorous grower, and 
liardy, adapting itself readily to diflfercnt soils and situations. 
Winesap. A winter apple of medium size, deep red, firm, crisp, of fine 
quality, a good keeper. 
Winter Gano. A winter apple originated in Missouri, similar to the old 
Ben Davis, but better, it is very large, bright red. without stripes or 
blotches. The tree is extremely vigorous and hardy and bears while very 
young. 
Winter Jonathan. A deep red apple of medium size, with tender, crisp, 
juicy tiesh, and a delicious flavor. One of the very best for table, cooking 
or market. 
Winter Mcintosh. A winter variety of medium size, dark red, flesh white, 
fine, very tender, juicy and refreshing. A good annual bearer, strong 
and liardy. 
Winter Banana. A vigorous grower and an early bearer, originated in 
Indiana. Fruit medium to large, smooth, golden yellow, shaded with red, 
tiesh fine >;r.^i[ied. rich, sub-acid, aromatic. .\n excellent dessert apple. 
Mail size for any of the above Southern Varieties, 1 year old, each lOc, 6 
for 50c., postpaid. By express or freight, dozen 75c., 100 for $5.00. 50 at 
100 rate. 
" We received our order for trees in good condition and thank you very much 
/or your promptness.*^ 
MRS, M. MARTINSON, Moide, Minn. 
May's Crab Apples — Heavy Annual Yielders 
No Orchard is Complete Without an Assortment of Them 
THESE trees are perfectly hardy, and succeed anywhere. They are orna- 
mental and shade trees as well as splendid fruit producers. 'I'hey commence 
lo bear when quite young and annually produce large crops of fine fruit, 
especially prized for jellies, preserves, cider and vinegar. Many of the 
newer sorts are delightful table fruits. Few fruit.-; combine beauty and 
liliiy to the same extent as these hardy fruits and they give satisfaciinn 
ry where. 
Dartt. A handsome fruit about same size as Whitney. Good bearer. 
Early Strawberry, Striped red, crisp and juicy, fine for eating and for jelly. 
General Grant. Fruit of the largest size, bright red, and making the 
finest jelly. 
Hyslop. Fruit large, crimson, very beautiful. 
the flesh is vellow, shaded 
Lyman's Prolific. Large, red striped; splendid for cooking. 
Transcendent. Immensely productive, the skin Is yellow, striped with red 
Virginia* The fruit is small, round, dull red, dotted with white, fine for cider 
Whitney. Glossy green, striped with red, fruit extra large, juicy and 
rich flavor. 
Mail size, each 15c., 4 for SOc, postpaid. 2 year old, 3 to 4 feet, each 30c., 
dozen $3.00, 100 for $22.00; 3 year old, 4 to 5 feet, each 35c., dozen $3.25. 
100 for $25.00. 
"The plants arrived in fine condition and are very fine, accept my thanks** 
MRS. EUGENE CUfVSON, 
Clayton, ImL 
DARTT 
LYMAN'S PROLIFIC 
HYSLOP 
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