SEED CATALOGUE of L. L. A/f AAT^ ^ CO., ST. PAUL, MINN. 117 
— y^rc" IlarJiest Fur All Climes 
Seedsmen, Florists, Nurserymen 
May's Finely-Flavored, Productive Currants 
FOUR CHOICE VARIETIES 
May's Giant Ruby. The largest red currant in existence. These bushes are 
iinusually Iiarily in habit of growth and bear profusely. The berries are 
beautiful light red and grow in immense clusters, more resembling bunches of 
red grapes than bunches of currants. Many fruit growers are now planting 
largely of this variety in place of the older sorts on account of its enormous 
yield. 1 year, each lOc, 6 for 50c., postpaid; by express or freight, 2 year, 
6 for 75c., 12 for $1.25, 50 for $5.00. 
Maj'*s Perfection Currant. The latest introduction, created by crossing 
I'ay's Prolific with White Grape, and combines the best qualities of both 
parents. In color it is a beautiful bright red and of size larger than the I'ay. 
I he clusters average longer and the sixe of the berries is maintained to the end 
of the bunch. It is one of the most productive currants we have ever ktiown, 
and in quality it is superior to anything in the market today^ being of a rich, 
mild, sub-acid flavor and having plenty of pulp with few seeds. 1 year, 
each 2Sc., 6 for $1.25, postpaid; 2 year, 6 for $1.50, 12 for $2.50, 50 for $10.00, 
^by express or freight. 
May's Red Cross. Jacob Moore, the originator, says: "Red Cross clusters 
are long and have well-necked berries, double the size of Victoria, and far 
superior in qviality to Cherry or Victoria. Nothing will compare in quality 
with Red Cross but While Dutch, which is so small. Red Cross was first 
fruited in 1889. I have seen the fruit growing in such masses as to hide the 
upper branches from view. It larger than 
Cherry. The plant makes twice the growth of 
Cherry, and yields two or three times as much 
fruit. I recommend ii with confidence. 1 con- 
sider Red Cross one of the best of the new 
currants.'* Price same as May's Giant Ruby. 
May's White Wine, This is ilie hardiest white 
sort ever introduced and is therefore especially 
desirable for the middle and northern slates. It 
bears great bunches of pearly white currants of 
the most delicious flavor. This and Giant Ruby 
we consider the best of all currants in both quality 
and yield.- surpassing even the well known 
valuable Fay's Prolific, which has been such a 
favorite the past few years. Price same as 
May's Giant Ruby. 
CURRANTS arf Aflr<fy, easily cultivated, respond- 
ing liberally to cultivation, and standing neg- 
lect well; no class of plants grown will afford better 
returns for the investment, cither for home use 
or the market, than these. They should be had 
in every garden and will pay handsomely for the 
market. Plant four feet apart in rich ground, 
cultivate well and mulch neavily. Embracing 
the hardiest, most prolific and best qualitv 
grown. 
LIST OF MAY S STANDARD VARIETIES 
Black Champion. The leading, tested black currant. It is a vigorous 
grower and very productive. The berry and bunch are very large and of 
rnost excellent quality. 
Black Naples. Fruit varies from small to large, averaging above medium, 
pulp acid with strong llavor. 
Cherry. A standard red, berries large, bunches short and compact, very 
vigorous and productive. 
Comet. Bunches sometimes 8 inches long. Berries very large, brilliant 
■•rimson and will hang a long time in good condition, appearing as early as 
June loth and lasting until August. Shrub is very vigorous. 
Fay's Prolific L'niil the introduction of May's Giant Ruby, this was con- 
sidered the leading market variety. Stems and bunches are extra large, 
uniform size, easily picked, of excellent quality. The plant is very produc- 
tive, robust and hardy. 
London Market. A new currant of merit. The money maker and sure 
cropper. Read description from its home: "As a money making market 
currant wc believe this variety has no equal." It was first grown in this 
country by Henry Bowles, of Michigan. 
Lee's Prolific, A black variety, fruit large and of excellent quality. 
Long Bunch Holland. The best of the late varieties, vigorous and produc- 
tive, fruit clusters Iiitif and of large size. Ripens after others are gone. 
North Star. 
I'-' rc<l sort. Bunches four inches long. 
Pomona. Beyond comparison in productiveness 
Aiid quality with any of the older sorts. Its yield 
nf fruit is wonderful; vigorous in growth, healthy, 
!:ardy, an early bearer, fruit clear, bright trans- 
i-ucnt red. bunches large and full, size of berry 
■arly as large as the Fay, of fine quality, sweet 
,:id mild, with few seeds, and these arc small. 
Victoria. Erect growing, heavily laden, even into 
St-pi ember. wi;h long, handsome clusters of 
'.irge, bright red fruits. 
White Grape. The standard white. F.xcellent 
tor dessert use because of its mildly acid flavor and 
. 'ine clusters of golden green or white berries. 
Wilder. A new variety of great merit, is a strong 
LTower, very productive, berries large, bright red. 
PRICE OF STANDARD VARIETIES 
1 year, 10c., 6 for 50c., postpaid; 2 years, 6 for 
75c.. dozen $1.00, 50 for $4.00, 100 for $7.50, by 
express or freight. 
May's North Star Collection of 2 Tear Old 
Currants. For $2.50 wc will send the following 
sorts of Choice Currants, by express: 6 Fays, 
I ; Cherry, 12 While Grape, j Perfection, 
^ Lee's Prolific; including free, i Industry 
Gooseberry. ^ Kinp R.ispherrj . 
