SEED CATALOGUE of L. L. A"^/ ^ CO., ST. PAUL, MINN. 89 
—Are Hardiest For All Climes 1.1 JL± Seedsmen, Florists, Nurserymen 
May's Trees— For Shade and Wind Breaks 
UNIVERSITY GROUNDS afe noto 
beinR made beauty spots, 
and LIBRARIES and all PUB- 
LIC BUILDINGS arc being set 
in harmonious surroundings. 
PUBLIC SCHOOLS and PLAY 
GROUNDS arc made as comely 
as possible and even factories 
and RAILROAD YARDS are 
changed from cinder beds to 
smooth, green park like places, 
very attractive to behold. Our 
t-xperience in work of this kind 
enables us to give the most 
suitable treatment to the differ- 
ent kinds of architecture, har- 
monizing the landscape with the 
s'ivle of building, requirements, 
I I . THE SUMMER HOTEL 
AND THE SANITARIUM 
.]'-Ttiand winding shady walks 
,i;id resting places, but these 
must be arranged to set otf to 
the best advantage, the showy 
edifices of which they arc a part. 
Note. — Prices quoted arc for 
trees on board cars at nursery, 
and freight or express, to be 
paid by purchaser. 6 can be 
had at dozen prices, 50 at lOO 
rates, 500 at 1,000 rates. 
MAY'S American White Ash 
A VALUABLE nalivt variety, extremely hardy and of 
rapid growth, forming straight, clean trunks and 
broad oval heads and particularly desirable for 
parks, public grounds and street planting, as well as 
being excellent for timber and forestry purposes. 
4 to 6 feet, each 3Sc., dozen $3.50, 100 for $25.00; 
6 to 8 feet, each 50c., dozen $5.00, 100 for $35.00; 
8 to 10 feet, each 65c., dozen $7.00, 100 for $45.00. 
MAY'S European White Birch 
A DISTINCT, native species, of vigorous, rapid growth, 
bark white, triangular, tapering and pointing. 
I; is hardy and will grow in sandy or rocky soil in any 
;! nation, of easy culture and makes a beautiful shade 
I.J ornamental tree. 3 to 4 feet, each 2Sc, dozen $2.50, 
100 for $18.00; 4 to 6 feet, each 35c., dozen $3.50, 
100 for $25.00; 6 to 8 feet, each 50c., dozen $5.00; 
100 for $40.00. 
MAY'S European Linden 
SIUILAR to the American Linden. 4 to 6 feet, each 
35c., dozen $3.50; 6 to 8 feet, each 60c., dozen $6.50; 
8 to 10 feet, each 7Sc.. dozen $8.00. 
Do NOT BE DE- 
ceived into pur- 
i:hasingforest-groum 
irees, for disappoint- 
ment follows in 99 
plantings in every 
too. For hardiness 
and quick gro-:ctk 
plant May's nur- 
jery-grotvn stock. 
jBLIC BUILDINGS DEMAND DIGNITY OF TREATMENT 
AS WELL AR^iSllC. ARRANGEMENT 
MAY'S Crab 
Bechtel's double fiotvering. 
A shrub or small tree, 
forming a wide head. Flowers 
appear early in the spring, are 
large, double, tike small roses, 
delicate pink, very fragrant and 
are followed by scarlet berries 
that last all winter. 3 to 4 feet, 
each 7Sc., dozen $7.00. 
Catalpa Speciosa 
A HARDY native variety, of 
spreading habit and great 
beauty. The leaves are large, 
heart shaped and at all times 
clean and vigorous. 4 to 6 
feet, each 35c., dozen $3.50; 
6 to 8 feet, each 50c., dozen 
$5.00; 8 to 10 feet, 75c., 
dozen $7.00. 
MAY'S Catalpa 
BI6N0N0IDES 
A RAPID gro'.i'ing tree, with 
large, heart shaped leaves 
and pyramidal clusters a foot 
long, of purple and white flowers. 
6 to 8 feet, each 50c., doz. $5.00; 
8 to 10 feet, each 75c., doz. $7.00. 
Special prices given on 3 to 5 
inches caliber on application. 
MAY'S American Elm 
THIS is well known and thrives in any soil. 4to6feet, 
each 35., dozen $3.50, 100 for $25.00; 6 to 8 feet, 
each 50c., dozen $5.00, 100 for $35.00 ; 8 to 10 feet, 
each 65c., dozen $7.00, 100 for $45.00; 10 to 12 feet, 
each $1.00, dozen $10.00, 100 for $75.00. 
MAY'S Scotch Elm 
FINE spreading'tree, rapid growth, straight, clean tranc. 
Will grow well in any location. No better shade tree. 
Prices same as American Elm* 
MAY'S Paper or Canoe Birch 
ONE of the handsomest trees in cultivation, and a 
vigorous grower. When young the bark is dull 
brown, but changes as the tree grows older, to a 
shining, silky white, rendering it clean looking and 
attractive. 4 to 6 feet, each 3Sc., dozen $3.50, 100 for 
$25.00; 6 to 8 feet, each 50c., dozen $5.00. 
WHITE ASH 
owed 
feet, 
HACKBERRY 
MAY'S Black Cherry Tree 
COVERED in May with long spikes of white flowers, foil 
by black cherries. A pretty ornamental tree. 6 to 8 
•ach 50c., dozen $5.00; S to 10 feet, each 7Sc., dozen $7.00. 
MAY'S Hop Tree. Ptelea 
A SMALL hardy tree, thriving in any well drained soil. 4 to 6 feet, 
each SOc., dozen $5.00; 6 to 8 feet, each 75., dozen $8.00; 8 
to 10 feet, each $1.00, dozen $10.00. 
MAY'S Hackberry 
AVERY handsome native tree, of easy growth and great vigoi 
4 to 6 feet each 3Sc., dozen $3.50; 6 to 8 feet, each 50c., 
dozen $5.00; 8 to 10 feet, each 7Sc, dozen $7.00. 
"The bulb 'The Monarch of the East,' which I got from you in tkr 
spring, is the most uionderful plant ever seen here, the flower part was 
beautiful as described in your catalogue; the second growth (totally 
diferent) is also wonderful." „ , ■ 
MRS. S. ROTTMAN, Palmyra, Neb. 
GAl ALi^A 
DOUBLE THE YIELD l^^^l\^.^^'ilhT%W%^-^f^&^'%k^f\ PLANT MARQUIS WHEAT 
