48 SEED CATALOGUE 0/ L. L. AT A V ^ CO., ST. PAUL, MINN. 
Seedsmen, Florists, Nurserymen 
''Northern Grown" Seeds Are Best 
May's Extra Re-cleaned Grass Seed 
MAY'S Alfalfa Medicago Sativa 
[EDiCAGO SATIVA. AIso callcd Luccrne, Kiernal Clover and WomJcr Clover. 
This is inily the farmer's friend. It stands drought and 
dainpncss, and succeeds during hot, dry weather when many 
other clovers and grasses fail entirely. Heavy rains or snows 
have no damaging effect whatever, and simpiy make it flourish 
more than ever. As a fertili'ding, land enriching crop it is 
unequaled. The roots sink down into the earth searc!:ing 
for nourishment and bringing to the surface the chemicals 
and feriilizing materials that have been stored lo to 15 
feet deep. One seeding stands for years. All cattle are 
fond of it. If possible sow with oats, at the rate of 15 pounds 
per acre, or if the land is very poor sow 3 pounds more. 
ihc first .season the prowth \\\\\ be very ligh;, but don't 
be worried if the plants arc small and several inches 
apart, for that means the n!;xt season you will probably 
get from 3 to 5 tons per acre, and it increases for several 
years producing as nigh as 10 tons, but that is a ve^y 
lartic yield. It should be cut when in full bloom, but 
don't cut too early; be careful not to allow it 10 bccntnc 
w.Ti'-r s(>:ikrd after cu'ling, as it reduces its \ ;iliic for feeding. 
Star Grade, pound 35c., postpaid; peck $3.25, bushel $12.50, 
iOO pounds $20.00. Choice Grade, pound 32c,, postpaid; peck 
S3.00, bushel $12.00, 100 pounds $19.00. 
MAY'S Bromus Inermus or Brome Grass 
SUCCEEDS on poor ,'oils. It originated in Russia, and is recommended 
on account of the manner in which it has stood on the Hungary 
ph'ins, where the dry sterile nature of the country and the long, con- 
tinued droughts made so many plants succumb. The Bromus, however, 
stands well, and has been known for thirty years to stand when such robust 
crops as alfalfa have been denroycd. It gives a luxuriant crop, particularly 
on fresh sandy loam soil, and where the climate is warm. Animals eat it gre-dily. 
The seed is sown 
in the early spring, 
ALFALFA 
CLOVER 
STANDS 
DROUTH 
AND 
DAMP- 
NESS 
MAY'S 
Alfalfa 
TURKIS- 
TAN 
uce'rne having stood a 
temperature of 40 de- 
grees below zero when 
the ground was hare. 
Also stands extreme 
tlrouirht. Star 
Grade, pound 40c., 
postpaid; peck $4.50, 
bushel $16.00, 100 
pounds $25.00. 
BROMUS INERMUS 
RED TOP 
It is also used in filling 
up gaps where alfalfa 
or clover c-ops have 
failed. It yields enor- 
mous crops of splen- 
did hay and affords 
early abundant pas- 
turage. The im- 
portance and 
value of this 
grass to the 
Northwest 
cannot be 
overesti- 
mated. It is 
an absolute 
thoroughly 
proven suc- 
cess, equaling in quality and rivaling in yield almost any 
other grass. One sowing will stand for years. Succeeds 
on poor soils and yields 4 to 5 tons per acre. 
MAY'S Star Brand Bromus 
THE BEST \crilurn Gro'.vn, Pound 20c., postpaid; by 
express or freight, 15 pounds, enough for one acre, 
$1.75, 100 pounds $10.00. 
MAY'S Bromus Choice 
ay's Bromus Choice. Pound 18c., postpaid; by express 
or freight, 15 pounds $1.60, 100 pounds $9.50. 
MAY'S Canadian Blue Grass 
ay's Canadian Blue Grass. Star Grade, pound 25c., 
postpaid; bushel 14 pounds, $1.50, 100 pounds $10.00. 
MAY'S Kentucky Blue Grass 
POA PRATENSiS. for pasturci or la:cns it is superior to 
all Other kinds. On good soil it foims a thict mat of 
blades that afford e.xcellent pasturage through the entire 
winter. Sow 65 to 80 pounds per acre; for meadow sow 
25 to 30 pounds per acre. Star Grade, pound 30c., post- 
paid; bushel 14 pounds $2.50, 100 pounds $15.00. Choice 
Grade, pound 25c., postpaid; bushel, 14 pounds $2.25, 
100 pounds $14.00. 
MAY'S Orchard Grass 
ACTYLis CLOMERATA. On uccoun'. oj i's rapid growth, this 
i;: one of the most popular and valuable of all gras?cs 
for pasturing and hay. It is about two weeks earlier 
tiian ordinary grasses, and the last to yield to frost in 
the fill!. Sow about 30 pounds to the acte. Star Grade, 
pound 30c., postpaid; bushel 14 pounds $2.50, 100 pounds 
$18.00. Choice Grade, pound 25c., postpaid; bushel 14 
pounds $2.25, 100 pounds $17.50. 
MAY'S Red Top 
AGROSTis VULGARIS. A good permanent grass, well 
adapted to wet lands, although it will grow with 
luxuriance on almost any soil. Sow about 14 pounds 
chaff per acre and one-fourih that amount solid seed. 
Star Grade, Solid, pound 50c., postpaid; 10 pounds 40c. 
per pound, 50 pounds 35c. per pound, 100 pounds $30.00. 
Choice Grade, pound 40c., postpaid; 10 pound lots 35c,, 
KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS 50 pound lots 30c., 100 pounds $28.00. 
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