122 SEED CATALOGUE of L. L. Ayf WT ^ CO., ST. PAUL, MINN. 
'^Northern Grown" Seeds Are Best 
Seedsmen, Florists, Nurserymen 
May's Delicious Raspberries — Prolific Sorts 
ALL OUR, Raspberries are remarkably strong, 
, hardy and prodiutive varieties, and are 
therefore successfully grown by the horti- 
culturist. Among those listed here will be 
found those sorts suitable for 
/ar/y market, as well as the me- 
dium and later varieties. 
ASPBEKRiES give greater returns 
for the time and money 
expended than any 
other fruit, thriv- 
ing every where and 
producing enor- 
mous crops which 
always sell at good 
prices. Several 
acres planted with 
small fruits for market 
purposes will prove very 
profitable to farmers liv- 
ing near the cities. \Vc 
would advise the earliest 
and latest ripening vari- 
eties for commercial pur- 
poses, altliuugh micl-sea- 
son varieties should be 
planted to secure a succes- 
sion throughout the fruiting sea- 
son. We send out only extra 
strong, healthy plants, which will • 
give good results and satisf.'^ction to 
our customers under ordinary good 
are and cv)ndliions. When ordered by expre 
CARDINAL 
. deduct IOC on postage pri^c by the do/.en. 
RED VARIETIES 
Herbert Raspberry. The 
best of 30 seedling rasp- 
berries and far superior to 
any of the leading varieties. 
It is extremely hardy, enduring a lower tem- 
perature than any other kind without protec- 
tion. The canes are strong and vigorous, slightly prickly; the leaves large 
and apparently impervious to disease. It is enormously productive, bearing 
twice the crop of Loudon or Cuthhcrt being 5 to 6 days earlier than either and 
fruit larger; oblong shape. briKht red, sweet and juicy; best for shipping and 
table use. 6 for $1.00, 12 for $1.75, by mail, postpaid; by express, purchaser's 
expense. 6 for 7Sc., 12 for $1.25, 100 for $6.00. 
Cardinal. A wonderful variety that grows to a height of ten feet; it is 
exceedingly productive, the berries being rich red and pure flavored. It 
is extremely hardy and highly recommended by leading horticulturists. 
By mail, prepaid, each 15c., 4 for SOc. By express or freight, dozen $1.00. 
50 for $2.50, 100 for $4.00. 
Btack Hills* A very hardy variety which has stood the severe test of a 
Northern winter at our nurseries without any protection; it is one of the 
strongest'growers and surpasses nearly all other varieties in yield, length 
of season and flavor. The fruit is rich red in color, very large and of most 
delicious quality. It originated in Dakota and experiments at our nurseries 
have convinced us that it can be highly recommended to large planters. 
Leading horticulturists who have seen the berry say it is a wonder. Prices 
same as for 
Cardinal. 
d one of the hardiest , 
CUMBERLAND 
King. Considered one of the best 
of the early red raspberries by many 
of our best fruit growers. The berries 
are large, of excellent flavor, very firm, 
shipping well and among the earliest to 
ripen. It is very hardy and productive. 
Loudon. We particularly recommend this as one of the finest on the market. 
It is a northern grown variety originated by L. \V. Loudon of Wisconsin. 
Miller's Red. A thoroughly reliable variety of vigorous growth. The 
canes reach a height of 6 feet and do not winter kill. 
Turner. The berry is of medium size, fine red color, moderately firm, 
juicy and sweet. 
Ironclad. This is a new red variety 
on 1 he market. It is a product of Minnesota, most vigorous^ 
making from 11 to 15 canes from one plant, and after the 
first year, making a strong upright growth. The berries 
are large. luscious, of most delicious flavor and are firm, 
bearing shipping well. The crop is enormous, even 
after the most severe winters. Prices same as 
for Cardinal. 
MAY'S STANDARD VARIETIES 
PRICKS of ! he foUfKvinc Standard Varieties: By mail, 
each 10c., 6 for SOc, postpaid. By express or 
freight, 12 for SOc. SO for $1.50. ICO for $2.50, 
1000 for $15.00. 
Cuthbert. A standard hardy variety, enduring the 
winters and Southern summers equally well. 
Columbian. This berry is widely known as a very 
hardy variety, the canes growing from 12 to 15 feet 
in length, many being one inch in diameter. The fruit 
5 dark red. large and firm, juicy and of delicious flavor. 
Marlboro. Vigorous and productive. The fruit is of large size, light crimson color, good quality, 
tested, early berry for the North. 
Schaffer's Colossal. One of the largest berries in both fruit and plant on 
tlie market. 
IRONCLAD 
A good, 
Golden Queen. A beautiful, large, golden yellow, attractive berry 
A seedling of the Cuthbert, surpassing it in size, productiveness, adaptability, 
flavor and hardiness. 
St. Regis. A new variety, introduced two years ago, and one of the best 
that has come under our observation. The fruit ripens with the earliest and 
continues on the canes until October, is very large, bright crimson, rich and 
sugary; the flesh is firm and meaty, making it a good shipper. It is very pni- 
liftc and the canes are stocky and of strong, vigorous growth. By mail, pre- 
paid, each 20c., 4 for 75c.; by express or freight, dozen $1.75. 50 for S6.O0. 
100 for $10.00. 
GOLDEN QUEEN 
STANDARD BLACK VARIETIES 
By mail, each 10c. , 6 for 50c.; by express or 
fieight, dozen 60c,, 50 for $1.50, 100 for $2.50, 
1,000 for $15.00. 
Gregg. Canes of strong, vigorous growth anil 
under good culture are very productive. 
Berries are large. 
Kansas. Strong, vigorous grower, stand* 
ing extreme drought and cold; ripens 
early, after Palmer. Berries size of Gregg. 
Nemaha. It is large, round, firm, iuicy 
and of better quality than the Gregg. 
Ohio. A very strong growing, hardy sort; 
its fruit is very much esteemed for drying. 
Palmers. The first to ripen; fruit good size 
and quality; the canes are wonderfully productive 
and of vigorous and hardy growth. 
HERBERT 
