SEED CATALOGUE of L. L. 
^ CO., ST. PAUL. MINN. 35 
— Are Hardiest For All Climes 
Seedsmen, Florists, Nurserymen 
May's Minnesota Grown Field Seed Corn 
Quality is Our First Consideration in the Selection of These Seeds 
EXTRA EARLY AND MAIN CROP VARIETIES 
DOUBLING THE YIELD PER ACRE, is the problem we are up against. We have, in a measure, solved the prob- 
lem by introducing and perfecting varieties such as will be found on the pages which follow. The pro- 
gressive farmer is the man who is far-seeing enough to realize the folly of 
inbreeding and planting inferior seed corn. 
AGRicuLTUR..\L PAPERS throughout the country advocate the planting of 
nothing but seed of quality. Thus, we take the opportunity of warning 
you against the planting of none but tested and northern grown seed corn. 
The first cost may be a few cents more, but that cost will be returned ten-fold 
at harvest time. 
What Constitutes Good Sound Seed Corn? 
SEED TO BE FIRST CLASS, MUST BE— First. Well adapted to the seasonal 
and soil conditions where it is planted. Second. Grown from produc- 
tive seed of a productive variety. Third. Well matured and preserved from 
ripening until planting time in a manner that will retain its vigor. 
THE AVERAGE PRODUCTION of com to the acre in the entire United States is 
but 26 bushels, yet in practically every section, four times that quantity 
IS produced. Improvement in the quality of seed is the best and least ex- 
pensive method of increasing the yield per acre. Extract from the United 
States, Department of Agriculture, Farmer's Bulletin No. 145. 
MANY PEOPLE have a mistaken idea in regard to Minnesota as a corn pro- 
ducing State, yet in the future, Minnesota is destined to become one of 
the greatest Corn States in the Union: Her soil is very fertile, conditions are 
favorable and there are many different varieties which have become acclima- 
ted and will mature in our climate. 
THE QUALITY oj Minnesota Corn is unexcelled and in 1909 her average yield 
per acre was 34.8 bushels, exceeding the average of Iowa, Wisconsin, 
Nebraska and South Dakota. 
ON THE NEXT FEW PAGES, Space oj which is given to the listing and describing 
of different varieties of corn — we wish to call your attention to our Min- 
nesota grown stock, feeling confident that they are in every respect the most 
desirable varieties for the general planter. We especially call your attention 
to the Pride of Minnesota and to Minnesota No. 13. These are two splendid 
varieties of Yellow Dent Type which are hard to excel. 
WE FIRMLY BELIEVE that OUT Minnesota Grown Corn which is listed in this 
book cannot be improved upon as a Seed Corn for the general planter, 
as same is hardier, matures earlier and is better able to withstand the most 
adverse conditions of the ordinary season. We have used exceptionally good 
care in the cultivation of our Seed Crop this season and are fully convinced 
that the seed such as we are now grading for our spring delivery, is equal 
if not superior to any corn offered. 
Minnesota No. 13 
HE EARS ARE of the handsomest appearance bearing i6 to 20 rows of bright, rich yellow, smooth 
wedge shaped kernels packed closely on the cob from butt to tip. The ears average from 8 to 12 
inches in length and are borne usually 2 on a stalk; it thoroughly matures in 80 to go days under 
average conditions, without a doubt it is one of the handsomest corns grown. The stalks grow to 
a height of 7_to 8 feet and being very leafy make excellent and nutritious fodder; we know that this 
stock of corn is one of the best and most valuable of any we have ever handled because its earli- 
ness enormous productiveness and adaptability to a great variety of soils and climates make it the 
corn for the farmers to grow. As our stock of this extra good variety is limited for this season we wish 
to impress upon purchasers the importance of ordering early, as when our supply is gone it will be 
impossible for us to fill further orders. We shall be pleased to send you one sample ear of this com fot 
lOc., postpaid; quart 30c., postpaid; peck 75c., busljel $2,Q0 Sold only in sealed bags. 
