SEED CATALOGUE of L. L. IV/f A V ^ CO., ST. PAUL, MINN. 105 
— Are Hardies'. For All Climes ITXXXX Seedsmen, Florists, Nurserymen 
May's Hardy, Early-Flowering Border Shrubs 
CLUMPb OF WElGtLIAS ABOUT A PERGOLA IN A CITY PARK. IHE COLOR SCHLME 
STHIKING 
May-s Sumac 
Cut Leaved. A beautiful low variciy, with leave 
cm and drooping KracefiiMy from ihe branches. 
2 to 3 feet, each 50c.; 3 to 4 feet, each 60c. 
s of very Urge si^e. deeply 
18 to 24 inch, each 35c.; 
MAY'S SPIREAS 
A LARGE CROUP oj ikotvy frtf fiotver- 
in^ shrubs of inestimable garden 
^ aliie. AmoDK the species may be 
1 'und those that produce a profusion of 
! iwers in earliest spring, others that 
UUjssom at later intervals, and even 
varieties that continue to produce 
rtowers from midsuniiner until autumn. 
In general, they arc graceful, compact 
bushes, many of them of grt^at hardiness. 
They thrive best in moist, fertile soils, 
preferring sunny exposures. 
Anthony Waterer. Makes a dwarf bush 
1 8 to 24 inches high, covered from 
Spring till late in the Fall with large 
heads of crimson flowers. Each ISc, 
2 for 25c., postpaid; 12 to 18 inch, 
each 25c.; 18 to 24 inch, each 30c. 
Aurea. Of similar habit. The leaves 
are bright yellow in spring, gradually 
changing to golden bronze in Fall. 
Each ISc, 2 for 2Sc., postpaid; 2 to 3 
feet, each 30c. 
Arguta or Snow Garland. Branches 0} 
snowy white riov\ers; dwarf. 18 to 24 
inch, each 25c., 2 to 3 feet, each 30c. 
Callosa Alba. A dwarf variety bearing 
pure uhite flowers in great profusion. 
Each ISc, 2 for 25c., postpaid; 12 to 18 
inch, each 25c. 
Collosa Rubra. A variety with bright 
r<d tUnvers. Each iSc. 2 for 25c., 
postpaid; 12 to 18 inch, each 25c. 
Billardii. Handsnnip spikes of pink 
tloweis. Each ISc, 2 for 25c., postpaid; 
2 to 3 feet, each 25c.; 3 to 4 feet, 
each 35c. 
Opulifolia. Branches upright, white 
llriucrs in luiie. 12 to 18 inch, each 
20c.; IS to 24 inch, each 25c.; 2 to 3 feet, 
each 30c.; 3 to 4 feet, each 40c. 
old-fashioned shrub will always be in 
Each I5c., 2 for 25c., postpaid; 
MAY'S Tamarix Africana 
Bright pink tloucrs on slender racemes on shoots of the preceding sea.sou's 
growth. Each 15c.. 2 for 25c., postpaid; 18 to 24 inch, each 25c.; 2 to 3 feet, 
each 30c.; 3 to 4 feet, each 40c. 
MAY'S WEIGELIAS 
HARDY jree-fi owen 
loamy soil. 
shrubs of spreading habit, thriving best in moist 
These Asiatic species are justly classed among the showiest 
of garden shrubs, presenting in late spring or early summer great masses 
of showy flowers. 
Abel Carriere. Blossoms arc a bright rose. One of the best. 2 to 3 feet, 
each 35 c. 
Ambalis. A pink flowering variety and one of the be.st. 2 to 3 feet, each 30c. 
Eva Rathka. A popular new kind, of ere. i form and vigorous habit. The 
deep carmine-red flowers arc the best of the red flowering sorts. Each 15c., 
2 for 25c., postpaid; 15 to 18 inch, each 25c.; 18 to 24 inch, each 30c.; 2 to 3 
feet, each 30c. 
Rosea. Bears an abundance of rose colored flowers in May and June. Prices 
same as Eva Rathke. 
Rosea Nana Variegata. Leaves beautifully margined cr- 
Prunifolia or Bridal Wreath I h 
demand; showv. double white flowers. . . . 
18 to 24 inch, each 25c.; 2 to 3 feet, each 30c.; 3 to 4 feet, each 40c. 
Reevesi. Beautiful clusters of pure white flowers. Each 15c., 2 for 25c,, 
postpaid; 18 to 24 inch, each 25c.; 2 to 3 feet, each 30c. 
Sorbifolia. A species \\'\\\\ lea\cs like those of the Mountain Ash, and long 
elegant spikes of white flowers in luly. 12 to 18 inches, each 20c.; 18 to 24 
inch, each 25c.; 2 to 3 feet, each 30c, 
Tomentosa. Flowers in deep pink panicles for low places and wild effects. 
Each !0c., 3 for 25c.. postpaid; 12 to 18 inch, each 25c 
Van Houtti. One of the most charming and beautiful of the Spireas. having 
pure white fiov.ers in clusters or panicles an inch in diameter. Each lOc, 
3 for 25c., postpaid; 18 to 24 inch, each 25c.; 2 to 3 feet, each 30c.; 3 to 4 
feet, each '^c. 
MAY'S Syringa or Mock Orange 
HARDY jree-fiowering shrubs with showy fragrant tiowers in spring and 
earl/ summer. They arc among the most popular and beautiful of plants. 
Coronarius. .\ medium sized shrub bearing an abundance of white, sweet 
scented flowers the last of May. Each lOc, 3 for 25c., postpaid; 18 to 24 
inch, each 25c; 2 to 3 feet, each 30c. 
Golden. A brilliant little shrub with bright golden leaves. Each lOc, 
3 for 25c, postpaid; 18 to 24 mch, each 25c.; 2 to 3 feet, each 35c 
Lemoinei. Creamv white fragrant flowers. Each lOc, 3 for 25c, postpaid; 
18 to 24 inch, each 25c.; 2 to 3 feet, each 35c. 
SYRINGA 
tiowers pink. 
^Ach 15c, 2 
for25c., post- 
paid; 18 to 
24inch,e£ch 
25c.; 2 to 3 
feet, each, 
35c. 
Yellow Wood 
Ciadrastis 
Amurense. 
Low spread- 
ing tree, 
leavesbright 
^reen, turn- 
ing golden 
yellow in 
autumn. 
Each lOc. 3 
for 2S.,post- 
paid; 12 to 
ISinch.each 
20c 
Place an 
order for 
one or more 
of these. 
SPIREA VAN HOUTTI 
