118 SEED CATALOGUE of L. L. 
Seedsmen, Florists, Nurserymen 
•fjyf AV ^ CO., ST. PAUL, MINN. 
"Northern Cro'^ n" Seeds Are Best 
May's Delicious Raspberries — Prolific Sorts 
ALL OUR Raspberries are remarkably strong, 
. hartiy and productive varieties, and are 
therefore successjulh groTvn by the horti- 
culturist, yfmons those listed here zviU be 
found those sorts suitable f'>r 
early market, as well as the me- 
dium and later varieties. 
RASPBERRIES guY greater returns 
for ihe time and money 
expended than any 
other fruit, thriv- 
ing everywhere and , 
producing enor- 
mous crops uhith 
always sell at good 
prices. Several 
acres planted with 
small fruits for market 
purposes will prove very 
profitable to farmers Ii\- 
ing near the cities. \\ e 
would advise the earliest 
and latest ripening vari- 
eties for commercial pur- 
poses, although mid-sea- 
son varieties should be 
planted to secure a succes- 
sion throughout the fruiting sea- 
son. We send ou t onl >■ cxt ra 
strong, healthy plants, which will 
give good results and satisfaction to 
our customers under ordinary good 
re and conditions. When ordered by express dL-duct loc. on postage price by 
the dozen. 
RED VARIETIES 
Herbert Raspberry. The 
best of 30 seedling rasp- 
berries and far superior to 
any of the leading varieties. 
It is extremely hardy, enduring a lower tem- 
perature than any other kind without proiec- 
lion. The canes are strong and vigorous, slightly prickly; the leaves large 
and apparently impervious to disease. It is enormously productive, bearing 
twice the crop of Loudon or Cuilibert being 5 to 6 days trarlier than either and 
fruit larger; oblong shape, briirht red, sweet and juicy; best for shippintt and 
table use. 6for $1.00, 12 for $1.75, by mail, postpaid; by express, purchaser's 
expense, 6 for 75c., 12 for $1.25. 100 for $6.00. 
Cardioal. A wonderful variety that grows to a height of ten feet; it is 
exceedingly productive, the berries being rich red and pure flavored. It 
is extremelv hardy and highly recvommended by leading horticulturists. 
By mail, prepaid, each iSc, 4 for 50c. By express or freight, dozen $1.00, 
50 for $2.50, 100 for $4.00. 
Black Hills* A very hardy variety which has stood the severe test of a 
Northern winter at our nurseries without any protection; it is one of the 
strongest growers and surpasses nearly all other varieties in yield, length 
of season and flavor. The fruit is rich red in color, very large and of most 
delicious quality. It originated in Dakota and experiments at our nurseries 
have convinced us that it can be highly recommended to large planters, 
leading horticulturists who have seen the berry say it is a wonder. Prices 
same as for 
_ _ Cardinal* 
This is a new red variety, and one of the hardiest ^ 
Ironclad. 
on the market. It is a product of Minnesota, most vigorous^ 
making from ii to 15 canes from one plant, and after the 
first year, making a strong upright growth. The berries 
are large. luscious, of most delicious flavor and are firm, 
bearing shipping well. The crop is enormous, even 
after the most severe winters. Prices same as 
for Cardinal. 
MAY'S STANDARD VARIETIES 
jRiCES of the folh'.cins. Standard Varieties: By mail, 
each I'Oc, 6 for SOc, postpaid. By express or 
freight, 12 for 50c., 50 for $1.50, ICO for $2.50, 
1000 for $15.00. 
Cuthbert. A standard hardy variety, enduring the 
winters and Southern summers equally well. 
Columbian. This berry is widely known as a very 
hardy variety, the canes growing from 12 to 15 feet _ 
in length, many being one inch in diameter. The fruit 
is dark red, large and firm, juicy and of delicious flavor. 
Marlboro. Vigorous and productive. The fruit is of large size, 
tested, early berry for the North, 
King. Considered one of the best 
of the early red raspberries by many 
of our best fruit growers. The berries 
arc large, of excellent flavor, very firm, 
shipping well and among the earliest to 
ripen. It is very hardy and productive. 
Loudon. \Vc particularly recommend this as one of the finest on the market. 
It is a northern grown variety originated by L. W. Loudon of Wisconsin. 
Miller's Red. .\ thoroughly reliable variety of vigorous growth. The 
canes reach a height of 6 feet and do not winter kill. 
Turner. The berry is of medium size, fine red color, moderately firm, 
juicy and sweet. 
CUMBERLAND 
IRONCLAD 
light crimson color, good quality. A good, 
Schaffer*s Colossal* One of the largest berries in both fruit and plant on 
the market. • 
Golden Queen. A beautiful, large, golden yellow, attractive berry. 
A seedling of the Cuthbert, surpassing it in size, productiveness, adaptability, 
flavor and hardiness. 
St. Regis. A new variety, introduced two years ago, and one of the best 
that has come under our observation. The fruit ripens with the earliest and 
continues on the canes until October, is very large, bright crimson, rich and 
sugary: the flesh is firm and meaty, making it a good shipper. It is very pro- 
lific and the canes are stoc ky and of stronc, vigorous growth. By mail, pre- 
paid, each 20c., 4 for 75c.; by express or freight, dozen $1.75, 50 for $6.00, 
100 for $10.00. 
GOLDEN QUEEN 
STANDARD BLACK VARIETIES 
By mail, each 10c., 6 for 50c.; by express or 
fteight, dozen 60c., 50 for $1.50, 100 for $2.50, 
1.000 for $15.00. 
Gregg. Canes of strong, vigorous growth and 
under good culture are very productive. 
Berries are large. 
Kansas. Strong, vigorous grower, stand- 
ing extreme drought and cold; ripens 
early, after Palmer. Berries size of Gregg. 
Nemaha. It is large, round, firm, iuicy 
and of better quality than the Gregg. 
Ohio. A very strong growing, hardy sort; 
its fruit is very much esteemed for drying. 
Palmers. The first to ripen: fruit good size 
and quality; the canes are wonderfully productive 
and of vigorous and hardy growth. 
HERBERT 
