SEED CATALOGUE of L. L. 1VT A V ^ CO., ST. PAUL, MINN. 115 
—Are Hardiest For All Climes ITIX'^tTII Seedsmen, Florists, Nurserymen 
May's Cherries — Adaptable,Thriving Varieties 
CHERRIES are naturally hardy and thrive in 
the driesi or lishtest soil. The following 
list is composed of standard varieties. 
MAY'S Standard Sorts 
Bing. Very large, dark brown, 
almost black. Jlesh lirni, sweet 
and delicious. 
Black Taitarian. Very 
large, black, juicy, rich, 
excellent and produc- 
tive. 
Dyehouse. Very early 
and a sure bearer, ripens 
a week before Larly 
Richmond; June. 
Early Richmond. The 
tree is an excellent 
grower, wilh sprcadins 
head, and is very pro- 
ductive. 'Ihe fruit is 
dark red. melting and 
juicy, with a sprightly 
acid flavor. Ripens ear- 
ly, considered very good. 
English Morello. One 
of the best of the large 
varieties. The fruit is 
very dark red; large, 
rich and acid. 
Governor Wood. Large 
light red. juicy, rich and 
delicious, ripening m 
June. Tree healthy and 
productive. 
Lambert. One of the 
largest, heart shaped, 
dark purplish red, Hesh 
firm and solid, rich and 
juicy, seed small, ripens 
in July. Very hardy, 
an enormous bearer. 
Late Duke. Large, light 
red, late, ripens in July. 
Late Richmond. A fine 
old variety resembling 
the Early Richmond in 
shape and color, but 
ripens three weeks later. 
May Duke. Large, red, juicy and rich, ripens 
in June. 
Montmorency. The fruit is very hardy and 
bears profusely. It fruiis while ,vcry young, 
and has large crops annually. The fruit is. 
verv large and bright shining red. It ripens 
about the last of June, a week later than Early- 
Richmond. One of the finest varieties. 
Napoleon. Large pale yellow or red, firm and 
juicy, sweet and productive; July. 
Olivet. Bright red, slightly acid in flavor, 
firm and delicious. 
Ostheim. Hardy and productive, having been 
tested in our severest winters. The fruits arc 
large, tender and juicy, with a sub-acid flavor. 
**7'A^ bulbf arrived safely and in good condition, 
thank you verv much." 
AffiS. M. f-:. DOWNING, 
.V Camp St., Norivalk, Conn. 
MAY'S Rocky Mountain Cherry 
A FRUIT FOR all people and all sections oj the 
country One of the greatest novelties in ihc 
fruit line ever introduced. It bears every year 
and is as prolific as a currant bush, 
1 6 quarts having been picked 
from a 3 year old tree. Grows 
to a height of 4 feet and 
" as never been affected 
by insects, black knot 
or other disease. The 
fruit is a rich red and 
changes to almost black 
when ripe, of good size, 
fine flavor and unsur- 
passed for preserves or 
eating from the hand; 
season of ripening being 
after all others arc gone. 
In flavor it is akin T;- 
the sweet cherries. Mail 
size, postpaid, each 
iSc, 4 for 50c.; exi^ress 
or freight, 18 to 24 mch, 
each 25c., 3 for 60c., 
dozen S2.2S. 
Vladimir. A verv hardy 
sort, coming from a 
district 100 miles east 
of Moscow, train loads 
of fruit are sent an- 
nually to all parts of 
Russia. The fruit is 
larger than Early Rich- 
mond, black with high- 
ly colored juice. 
Wragg. Very hardy, 
vigorous and produc- 
tive. The fruit is dark 
purple, of medium size, 
and of most excellent 
tfualily. 
Windsor. Fruit large, 
very dark red, flesh re- 
markably firm and of 
fine quality. Ripens in 
July- 
Yellow Spanish. Large 
red and yellow. 
Prices, except where noted, are as follows: 4 to 5 
feet, each 50c., dozen $5,00; 5 to 6 feet, each 
75c.. dozen $6.50, by express or freight. 
Lutovka. This is a Russian variety of the Morello 
type. The tree is a vigorous grower and very pro- 
ductive. The fruit in color and size resembles the 
English -Morello. The flesh clings tenaciously to the 
stem and ripens early in August, and is of firm, mel- 
low quality, with a sprightly acid flavor. 
READ PAGE 43 0/ this catalogue. It tells how Marquis 
u:}uat doubles Ute yi^ld per acre and insura the 
fVestern farwerf against danger from frost. 
MONTMORENCY CHFRRY 
Mays Compass Cherry 
riiE coMFASS CHERRY is absolutely hardy every- 
where. Originator's description: "This cherry was 
originated at Springfield. Minn. It Is a cross between the 
^>and Cherrv and the Miner Plum. Nearly an inch in diainetcr, a 
bright red, sweet and juicy and of very fine flavor. The (»nginal tree 
bore fruit the third year from the seed and has borne a full crop every year since. 
The tree is a regular and heavy bearer, and produces fruit the next vear aitcr set 
ting out. For exposed situations and for the north and "est 1; is " I he herry. 
freight, 3 to 4 feet, each 50c., dozen $5.00; 4 to 5 feet, each 60c., dozen $6.00. 
Express or 
LUTOVKA. 
ONE-HALF 
NATURAL SIZE 
