SEED CATALOGUE of L. L. -\>f A V ^ CO., ST. PAUL, MINN. 121 
— Are tlardiest For All Climes 
Seedsmen, Florists, Nurserymen 
May's Finely-Flavored, Productive Currants 
FOUR CHOICE VARIETIES 
May's Giant Ruby. The largest red currant in existence. These bushes arc 
unusually hardy in habit of growth and bear profusely. The berries are 
beautiful light red and grow in immense clusters, more resembling bunches of 
red grapes than bunches of currants. Many fruit growers are now planting 
largely of this variety in place of the older sorts on account of its enormous 
yield. 1 year, each 10c., 6 for 50c., postpaid; by express or freight, 2 year, 
6 for 75c., 12 for $1.25, 50 for $5.00. 
May's Perfection Currant. The latest introduction, created by crossing 
lay's Prolific with White Grape, and combines the best qualities of botli 
parents. In color it is a beautiful bright red and of size larger than the Fay, 
the clusters average longer and the size of the berries is maintained to the end 
of the bunch. It is one of the most productive currants we have ever known, 
and in quality it is superior to anything in the market today, being of a rich, 
mild, sub-acid flavor and having plenty of pulp with few seeds. I year, 
each 2Sc., 6 for $1.25, postpaid; 2 year, 6 for $1.50, 12 for $2.50, 50 for $10.00, 
by express or freight. 
May's Red Cross. Jacob Moore, the originator, says: "Red Cross clusters 
.'.rc long and have wcH-nccked berries, double the size of Victoria, and far 
superior in quality to Cherry or Victoria. Nothing will compare in quality 
with Red Cross but White Dutch, which is so small. Red Cross was first 
fruited in 1889. I have seen the fruit growing in such masses as to hide the 
upper branches from view. It 'm> larK<:r tlian 
Cherry. The plant makes twice the growth of 
Cherry, and yields two or three times as much 
fruit. I recommend it with confidence. I con- 
sider Red Cross one of the best of the new 
rurrants." Price same as May's Giant Ruby. 
May's White Wine. This is the hardiest while 
i.rt ever introduced and is therefore especially 
'i sirable for the middle and northern slates. It 
i'Cars great bunches of pearly white currants of 
the most delicious flavor. This and Giant Ruby 
we consider the best of all currants in both quality 
and yield, surpassing even the well known 
valuable Fay's Prolific, which has been such a 
favorite the past few years. Price same as 
May's Giant Ruby. 
CvvjKAHTS are hardy, easily cultivated, respond- 
ing liberally to cultivation, and standing neg- 
lect well; no class of plants grown will afford better 
returns for the investment, either for home ii^'- 
or the market, than these. They should be h i J 
in every garden and will pay handsomely for the 
market. Plant four feet apart in rich ground, 
cultivate well and mulch neavilv. Embracing 
the hardiest, most prolific and best qualitv 
grown. 
LIST OF MAY'S STANDARD VARIETIES 
Black Champion. The leading, tested black currant. It is a vigorous 
gri>wer and very productive. The berry and bunch are very large and of 
most excellent quality. 
Black Naples. Fruit varies from small to large, averaging above medium, 
Dulp acid with strong flavor. 
Cherry, A standard red, berries large, bunches short and compact, very 
vigorous and productive. 
Comet. Bunches sometimes 8 inches long. Berries very large, brilliant 
crimson and will hang a long time in good condition,' appearing as early as 
June loth and lasting until A^tgust. Shrub is very vigorous. 
Fay's Prolific. Until the introduction of May's Giant Ruby, this was con- 
sidered the leading market variety. Stems and bunches are extra large, 
uniform size, easily picked, of excellent quality. The plant is very produc- 
tive, robust and hardy. 
London Market. A new currant of merit. The money maker and sure 
cropper. Read description from its home: ".^s a moncv making market 
currant we believe this variety has no equal." It was hrst grown in this 
couniry by Henry Bowles, of Michigan. 
Lee's Prolific. A black variety, fruit large and of excellent quality. 
Long Bunch Holland. The best of the late varieties, vigorous and produc- 
tive, fruit clusters long and of large size. Ripens after others are gone. 
North Star. A strong growing red sort. Bunches four inches long. 
Pomona. Beyond comparison in productiveness 
and quality with any of the older sorts. Its yield 
of fruit is wonderful; vigorous in growth, healthy, 
hardy, an early bearer, fruit clear, bright trans- 
lucent red, bunches large and full, size of berry 
nearly as large as the Fay. of fine quality, sweet 
and mild, with few seeds, and these are small. 
Victoria. Erect growing, heavily laden, even into 
September, with long, handsome clusters of 
large, brightx^^ruits. 
White Gru^HMM^^^ard white. Excellent 
for desscr^^^^^^^^^HjrmildI)racid flavor and 
cIusnj^^^^^^^^^BIn or witte berries. 
Wilder. j^^R^^BHf^^gn-.it merit, is a strong 
grower, ver>' productive, bcrii'. ? large, bright red. 
PRICE OF STANDARD VARIETIES 
1 year, 10c., 6 for 50c.. postpaid; 2 years, 6 for 
75c., dozen $1.00, 50 for $4.00. 100 for $7.50, by 
express or freight. 
May's North Star Collection of 2 Year Old 
Currants. For $2,50 we will send the following 
sorts of Choice Currants, by express: 6 Fays, 
12 Cherry. It White Grape. 3 Perfection, 
3 Lee's Prolific; including free, i Industry 
Gooseberry. 3 King Raspberry. 
