46 SEED CATALOGUE 0/ L. L. IVT A V ^ CO., ST. PAUL, MINN. 
Seedsmen, Florists, Nurserymen ITH^ltl "Northern Grown" Seeds Are Best 
May's Seed Potatoes Challenge Competition 
MAY'S METTED GEM 
MAY'S Carman No. 3 
THE BEST main crop potato. The fame of this poiaio is abroad in the lari^, and it is unquestionably the very 
best main crop potato on the market. All the Carman Seedlings (originated by Mr. tlbcrt S. Carman, late 
editor of the Rural New Yorker), have proven popular; but the Carman No. 3 is already rivaling in popularity 
the Burbank, and ig undoubtedly a much belter potato. Without any exception whatever it is the Greatest 
Yielding Potato ever introduced, and it may be fairly claimed that it does not yield any small tubers at 
The tubers are borne very close to the plant, a single turn of the fork turning out every po- 
tato. It is of large size and of the shapeliest form. Eyes are few and shallow. It 
perfect keeper, and is not surpassed as a table variety. Skin and flesh are of extreme 
whiteness. It has no hollow hearts or any dark parts. Peck SOc, bushel $l-50> barrel 
(2M bushels) $3.50. 
MAY'S Early Ohio 
THIS WELL KNOWN trucker's favorite is a short, thick, round-oblong potato, 
of quite peculiar appearance. In color it is dull red. It matures a week 
earlier than Early Rose. It succeeds best in a rich, loamy soil, and is not 
recommended for light or sandy land. The flesh is solid, and of extra good 
flavor and mealy quality. Its extreme earliness and the fact 
that it is mealy when partially grown, makes it a favorite 
with market gardeners, and fully atones for its lack of beauty. 
It is not remarkable as a heavy bearer, but its character sells 
it, and comoels many truckers to call it their most profitable 
early sort. Peck 75c., bushel $1.50, barrel {2% bushels) $3.50. 
MAY'S Netted Gem 
THE MARVELOUS MONTANA SEEDLING, 
the heaviest yieldxtig sort grown. 
C ombines all the good qualities of the 
\ -irietiea ^ in cultivation and stands 
;iiday without a rival in the Potato 
Kingdom. _ Has been thoroughly tested 
n all sections. It is the handsomest 
\ .iriety wc have ever seen and hundred* 
"f good potato judges bear us out in 
the statement. It is extremely early, 
Planted May loth, good large potatoes 
were dug July 20th, 70 days from time 
i f planting. Will produce 500 bushels 
per acre, withstands drought to a 
If markable degree, keeps well. In 
shape it is oblong, well set with eyes 
all over. The skin is of most curious 
formation for a potato, being very 
i losely netted and veined like the 
Rocky Ford melon. It is rather thick 
;:nd does not bruise easily, thus enabling 
it to withstand shipping exceedingly 
well, as it will reach destination to 
piinie condition and appearance. It 
i of light russet color, very pleasing 
Mid beautiful. Peck 75c., bushel $2.00, 
barrel (ZU bushels) $5.00. 
MAY'S Rural New 
Yorker No. 2 
THK TUBKRS are large of site, with 
remarkable smoothness of skin; the 
eyes are few, distinct, and shallow. 
It is of extreme whiteness, both of 
skin and flesh, and is of excellent table 
quality. It has great vigor in growth 
and solidity of tuber, which enables 
it to resist disease. This is one of the 
most productive of potatoes and one 
which wc take great pride in selling 
to our patrons. A standard and much 
raised sort and one which has no su- 
iperior. One that will keep well until 
[| into ilic spring which is a qual- 
■1 i; it one of the most 
profitable. Peck 
50c., bushel 
$1.50, bbl. 
{2% bu.) 
$3.50. 
MAY'S Triumph 
COLOR a beautiful light red. Size, medium. Growth very- 
uniform. Nearly round in shape. The flesh is white and 
very mealy when cooked. This potato is in exceedingly high 
favor with Southern market gardeners and truckers, and is 
shipped to the Northern Markets in enormous quantities in the 
early spring. It grows well in the North. The eves are slightly 
depressed and the skin is smooth, making a hanasonie early po- 
tato in barrel or basket. Its beauty, good quality, extreme earli- 
ness and great productiveness make, it highly profitable. Peck 
75c., bushel $1.50, barrel {2% bushelsj $3.50. 
MAY'S Algoma Potato 
AN AGRICULTURAL WONDER. Matures very early. Fine shape. 
L Enormous yields. A fine potato that is certain to take the 
lead with growers who desire a first class early variety that is produc- 
tive and sure to yield a good crop, even in the most unfavorable sea- 
sons. Market gardeners and all others who grow potatoes cannot 
afford to overlook this wonderful variety. Its certainty to produce 
a big crop, fine appearance and enormous yields have called forth a 
testimonial from some of the most experienced potato growers 
in America. "The Rural New Yorker" the great agricultural 
paper of the East, says: "From time to time wc nave dug a 
nil! of the varieties that claim to be the earliest now on trial 
on the Rural grounds. Thus far, Algoma, from L- L. May_ & 
Co., of St. Paul, Minnesota, has given the best yield." It is a 
most shapely potato, being smooth, oblong and slightly flattened. 
We recommend it as one or the best for first crop. It is absolutely 
the finest and most productive extra-early potato now grown. 
Much handsomer in appearance and more uniform in shape than 
any other sort. Its table quality is superb, and it is a potato that 
will give the trucker and market gardener best_returns for time and 
money spent. Peck 75c., bushel $1.50, barrel (2?i bushels) $3.50. 
RURAL NEW YORKER NO. 2 
