SEED CATALOGUE of L. L. H yf ^ CO., ST. PAUL. MINN. 
-Are Hardiest For All Climes 
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Seedsjtien, Florists, Nurserymen 
May's Field Seeds — Great Soil Improvers 
MAKES POOR LAND RiCH-MAKES RICH LAND MORE PRODUCTIVE 
'-pHE woNDERFUi. VALUE of the forage crops listed on next two pages is not as yet fully appreciated by the average farmer The cnrich- 
1 ing of the soil by commeroal fertihzers or by rotation ,s still in its crude form. This is due to the natural fertility of our land- the farmer 
in general is content to raise average crops under ordinary conditions. But why not enrich your land, raise larger crops and at the sa^e 
nne have a goodly quantity of forage for your stock The varieties listed herewith can all be sown as catch crops, they are a 1 valuable 
for fattening purposes, they are adapted to various soils and conditions, and best of all their roots penetrate into the ground and brine up 
a rich supply of mineral matter that cannot be reached by ordinary plants, thereby leaving the earth richer and far more productivefhan 
heretofore We desire to call your attention to the importance of these crops as fertilizers; also to the importance of using fertilizers 
i he quantity and quality of yield of grains and grasses depends hrst upon the seed, second upon the soil, third upon the culture Ami 
every one ot these three essentials can be improved upon by the grower. ^ii^un.. rmu 
COW PEAS 
MAY'S Cow Peas 
IN THE COW PEA we hate a fer- 
tilizfr and a food at the same 
time. The Cow rea is one of the 
most useful .innuai forage crops. 
In the first place it grows in hot 
wcaliier when it is desirable to 
liave the ground covered. Second, its long 
tap root penetrates the sub-soil, ( oosening t 
and making it more porous. Third, the absorption of the 
free nitrogffn makes it of jrcat service. Fourth, it provides 
splendid forage. Fifth, it may be used as a cover crop. 
Sixth, the roots and stubbie are left as additions to the soil 
always causing considerable improvement It has strong 
roots and heavy foliage, possessing great fertilizing powers. 
It draws its nourishment very heavily from the air, and 
returns it in a richer measure to the soil, thereby enriching 
It to a degree that is remarkable. If not desired as a 
fertilizer, it makes a fine fodder for cattle. The cow pea 
ranks very high as a soil enrichcr, gathering immense 
quantities of nitrogen from the atmosphere. The ripe 
peas contain no less than i8H per cent of digestible 
protein. The vines properly cured arc a most valuable 
fodder for cattle and sheep, being richer in protein and 
fat than the best clover hay. If desired the pods may be 
harvested for the grain and the vines plowed under to 
ferlihzc the soil. The seed or grain is ground and used 
for feed, the leaves and stalks also make good fodder fed 
green. Poor sandy soil may he greatly improved by plo-jiine 
under a crop of cow peas and thus made into a Jirtile loam. 
If wanted to plow under as a fertilizer, sow with a drill in 
drills a foot apart. If growp for seed plant feet apan and i _foot in the 
$TM"'bushel''$35o''°''°"'^'''*'' ^' ''"""''^ °' ^''"^ P"' P*'''- 
MAY'S Canada Field Peas 
VERT VAlUABLE for /altenins stoci. and can also be grown for soiling purposes, but are of 
greater value for fodder when fed as ground feed, or the vines can be cured for hav which 
isof great nutritive value. They can be sown alone or with oats. If sown alone, sow 2'bushels 
to the acre. If with oats sow one bushel of peas and 1V2 bushels of oats. The latter method 
IS the most profitable and a double crop can be secured at the same time. Threshed touelher 
they can be easily separated, but make a desirable feed when ground together for fattening stock. 
MAY'S Improved Yellow or White 
AVERY PROLIFIC SORT yielding all the way from 1 8 to 40 bushels of fine peas per acre Thcv 
are great fattencrs. These peas sell at fancy prices dry for eating. Peck 90c, bushel $3.00. 
MAY'S Perfection Green 
HEIOHT OP VINE three and one-half to four feet. Of the same general character as the Improved Yellow or White used 
for the same purposes, but the seed is green m color instead of white. Peck $1.00; bushel $3.25. 
MAY'S Sand or Winter Vetch 
MPROVES POOR, sandy or gravelly soils. The earliest crop for Cutting and 
plowing under m spring, being nearly a month earlier than Crimson Clover, 
"19,.^ i, ' "°P"'' be taken off the land in time for planting spring crops. 
I his Vetch IS beyond doubt one of the most valuable fodder plants for the 
West and Northwestern Stales, owing to its adaptability to withstand 
severe drought, heat and cold. The vines arc very similar to pea vines 
but arc more slender and much more thickly clad mth leaves and side 
stems, which furnish nice succulent feed. Individual plants will make 
a ten foot growth before going to seed .\ sowing made in August 
or tieptembcr makes excellent pasturage for sheep or hogs, the crop 
in 50 days being two feet high. After close eating it can be left to 
prevent sol! washing during winter and early spring, thus effecting 
a great saving of soluble mineral fertilizers contained in the soil 
Ihe IJepartmcnt of Agriculture at Washington estimates the value 
ot a ploived-under crop of this Vetch as equivalent to putting into 
the ground $16 to »4S worth of commercial fertilizer to the acre 
It IS one of the first plants to start into growth in spring, covering 
the ground with a heavy crop early in May. Sowing may be made 
in the tall or Spring, using 30 pounds of seed to the acre, either 
broadcast or in drills three feet apart. To get the best results from 
It sow about one-half bushel of Rye or Oats with it, to furnish support 
tor the vines. On good, rich soil it yields enormous crops of green 
lodder, running fro.m 10 to is tons to the acre It is also a remark- 
able grower on sandy or thin land. By mail, prepaid, 1 pound 40c ■ 
by express or freight, 10 pounds »2.00, 50 pounds »8.00, 100 pounds $lS.o6! 
WITH EVERY ORDER 
WINTER VETCH YIELDS 
10 TO 15 TONS OF FOD- 
DER TO THE ACRE 
MAY'S HANDY BOOK Po°S'In^o°"r1SLv^e° §^^e FREE! 
