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L. L. MAY & CO.. PLANTS, SliliUS. KRL IT.S AND TRliliS 
Sand, OP Winter Vetch 
SAND, oi WINTER VETCH 
The earliest crop for cutting and plowing un- 
der in Spring, being nearly a month earlier 
than Crimson Clover, and a full crop can be 
taken oflthe land in time fop planting Spring 
crops. 
This Vetch is beyond douht oni- of the most v.tI- 
uable fo<ider plants for the West and Nortli« e«tern 
States, owing to its adaptability to withstand so 
vere drought, heat and cold. 
A sowing made in August or September makes ex- 
cellent fall pasturage for sheep or hogs; tlic crop in 
50 days being two feet high. After close eating it 
can be left to prevent soil washing during winter 
and early spring, thus effecting a great saving of 
soluble mineral fertilizers c-ontained in the soil. Tlic 
Department of Agriculture at Wa.shington estimates 
the value of a phnvcd under crop of this Vetch a-; 
equivalent to putting into the ground $16 to $15 
worth of commercial fertiliier to the acre. 
Sowings may be made in the Fall or Spring, 
usnig so lbs. of seed to the acre, either broailcast or 
in drills three feet apart. To get the best result from 
It sow about one half bushel Rye or Oats with it, to 
furnish support for the vines. On good, rich soil it 
yields enormous crops of green fodder, ninning in to 
15 tons to the acre. It is also a remarkable grower 
on sandy or thin land Lb., 25c, postpaid. By 
express or freight, 10 lbs, $1.25, 50 lbs, $4.00, 
RAPE, DWARF ESSEX 
GREATEST PASTURE FOOD KNOWN for sheep, 
nogs and calves. Fall sowing recommended. 
Dwart Kssex Rape has been usually grown, until 
recent years, to furnish pasture for •beep and lambs, 
but it is now being found equally good in providing 
pasture for nearly all kinds of stock. 
Sow in drills at the rate of 3 lbs. to the acre or 
usmg 4 to 6 lbs. per acre. Price, lb , 25c, postpaid, 
press or freight, 10 lbs,, $1.00, 100 lbs., $7.50. 
Wild Rice afvSeil'.,*: 
er in the fall or spring, but th. 
best results are obtaine<i win 
sown in the fall. Lb., 25c, 
postpaid. By express op 
freight, 10 lbs., $1.60, 100 
lbs., $15.00. 
Perennial Onion 
Sets 
This variety never forms i 
large bulb, their vahie lie - 
wholly in special adaptabilii j 
for producing green onions fin- 
spring use. Hardy and pro 
ductive. If left in the ground 
they continue for an indefinatc 
time, OTntinuing to increase 
from the bottom and form sel - 
produced on top of the stalk- 
-Sets should be planted in ll.i 
fall, as they thus gain th, 
benefit of prolonged growli; 
andattaina largersiie. Price 
for fall delivery: Qt., 25c, 
postpaid. By express or 
freight, at purchaser's ex- 
pense, pk., 60c, bu.,$2.00. 
WINTER WHEAT 
BEARDED FIFE. The Hardest, Most Pro- 
lific and Best Milling Wheat known. Ack- 
nowledged by all winter w heat growers and the 
different E.xperimental Stations as one the best 
varieties ever introduced. It is perfectly hardy, 
withstands the extremes of our Northern climate, 
and (iocs not freeze out or winter kill. Yields 
from 4;*» to ;>■» bushels per acre, the straw is strong 
and st-ff and stands w-ell, large heads, well filled, 
kernels red with a very thin husk, hard and ilinty. 
Malnres very early. Price, lb., 20e, postpaid. 
By freight or express, pk., 50c, bu., $1.75. 
Klondyke Winter Wheat 
A new variety that is creating quite a sensa- 
tion with a record of 45 bushels or more i)er acre 
for three consecutive seasons. The heads are not 
very large, which makes it possible for the straw 
to stand up even under adverse conditions. l>ut it 
'stools" to ,a remarkable extent, and this ac; 
counts for the heavy yield. The kernel is very 
large size, firm and white. Lb., 25c, postpaid. 
By freight or express, pk., 75e, bu., $2.25. 
"MINNESOTA 
NO. 2 RYE" 
Minnesota No. i Rye was originated from ,i 
stock of Swedish rye obtained by the Minnesota 
Experiment Station. 
It is a hardy winter rye suitable for all sec- 
tionsof tlie state and has proven itself the supe- 
rior of all varieties grown at University Farm for 
a number of years. The average yield on the 
large fields at University Farm in 1908 was 41H> 
bushels per acre, though one field averaged 4* 
bushels per acre. The avera ge yield for the past 
ten years has been 40.5 bushels per acre. 
This rye should be sown about the 15th of Sep- 
tember at the rate of from 1V2 to 2 bushels per 
acre. It may be harvested about the lOthtotlie 
2C)thof July. This variety stools enormouelv, so 
that the yield per plant is very high, straw 
grows straight and stiff, and is not subject to 
lodging or rust. The plant stands from 4 to 4' •_• 
feet tall, heads average 4 inches in length, being 
about one third longer than thoseof theordiuary 
rye. Tlie kernels arc exceptionally large and 
plump. Care sliotdd be used in seeding the r> e 
tliat a surticient quantitv be sown per acre. Lb.. 
20c. By express or freight, pk., 50c, bu.. 
$1.75. 
,'aluable crop (vr 
_itlicr soiling, green fod- 
Fife Winter Wheat "'raw or gfain. It is also exten.sively used 
forfait pasture when sown early and for cutting 
green in laic spring and early summer, but when 
broadcast w inted for cutting it is best sown with the sand or winter 
. By ex- vctc 1 Price, lb., 20e, postpaid. By express or freight, 
pk.. 40., bu.,e $1.50, 10 bu., $14 00. 
Winter Rve 
MUSHROOM 
SPAWN 
fop 
Rape, Dwarf Essex 
Bowker S Plant Food ,'\'''<'ss>nK made expressly for plants srrown in 
„„ i,„ , , , less, and prmlucing early and abundant bln« 
package is enoueh for thirty plants for three nxmths. Small packages, 25c, large 
One brick sufliclent 
about one square yard. 
PURE CULTURE SPAWN 
Made in the United States 
I'y improved methods, and is 
Miucli more reliable. In fact. 
It has attained such remark- 
able .success that it is rapidly 
taking the place of English 
Spawn amongst the larger 
growers. It is sent out under 
our guarantee to grow, if 
cultural instructions arc fol- 
lowed. 
Price per brick by mail, 
postpaid, 40c. By express, 
hot prepaid, 5 tricks, $1.20, 
10 bricks, $2.00, 25 bricks. 
$4.25. 
Write for our tioklet on 
MUSHROOM GROWING, it 
will be sent tie sent free to 
customers on request. 
the house, garden or conservatory;clean. odor- 
'sonis. Iiealllo. luxuriant plants. One small 
packages, 45c, postpaid. 
