L. L. MAY & CO., ST. PAUL, MINN. 
mnmi mmm fuze collectiop/X" 
20 Pkts. of extra early Uegetables for $koo , 
And the Cattle Knife FREE. 
99 
We take this method of introducing our extra early vegetables and hope to have the pleasure of 
receiving thousands of orders for this collection. irr /» t x z? 
Tie Reaahr 'Price of the Seeds cAlone is More Than We cHsk for Hoth, 
But we believe it iff good way to advertise our Seeds and prefer doing it in this way rather than spend 
the same amount in the columns of papers throughout the country. 
Beet— I.iKlitning. 
Bean— Kx. Ka. Refugee. 
Bean— Imp. Golden Wax. 
Pea— N. \V. Premier. 
Pea— .\laska. 
RadiMh— Queen of the Market. 
Radish— Ex. Early Carmine. 
Cucnmbcr— Early Prize. 
Carrot— Early Sc. Horn. 
Tomato— First of All. 
liettiiee— Early Challenge. 
Onion— Earlv Bartletta, 
Water .Melon— Safeguard. 
Corn— Early Cory. 
7Ima«Uam Af f At» T"" ""^ sending us an order amounting to $1.00 or over and 30 cts 
/inOlDCr Ul I vU cash additional we will send the Cattle Knife. 
Cabbage— AUhead Early. 
Turnip— Ex. Early Champion. 
Beet— Dirigo. 
Carrot—*; iierande. 
Squash— Fordliook, 
Lettuce— Early Market. 
tbis is the 
f armm' favorite. 
We offer this Knife especially for 
our Western trade and believe it 
will prove to be just what the 
farmers and farmers' boys want. 
Extra weight, finely polished ends, 
three heavy steel blades including 
hoof blade. Strongly made and a 
knife that is exactly the thinK for 
heavy work. We give it PREE to 
any one sending $1.00 for Farmers' 
Grand Prize Collection "C." 
Price 75 cents. 
LADIES' NOVELTY COLLECTION, D. 
14 Packets of the Choicest plomeP Seeds fof $1.00. 
Antirrhinum, Sunrise. 
Poppy, Crimson <iueen. 
Giaut Double Bachelor's Button. 
i^'iNuaiTy _ 
Japanese Morning Glory. 
Nasturtium, Imperial Mixed. 
Pink, Royal Banner. 
If you want a fine assortment of beautiful .lowers h, a few weeks from sowing of the -edsthis collection is certain to please you. They are, 
all anick growing varieties that will make a magmflcent display m a very short time. 
Bartonia Aurea. P"*""'"; "*''^ ^ '"Sf U. 
Dianthus, Mourning Cloak. Pansy, •'^'Mnan Show . 
Verber.a, Mrs. Cleveland. Verbena. I lojee 
Phlox. Finibriata. Mangolds. Prize Mixed. 
The Entire Collection of Fourteen Varieties for $1.00 and we grive you 
K FMTV^OUS BOOK FREE! 
I Hround the moria in $o minutes. '''t^'it^L^^ATo^^i'ti^^^^^^ 
l./liv«i»w »i/v wvi ■»» 0x8 inches, 223 pages. Fine surface paper. 100 
photo engravings. Presentation binding in linen, beautifully embossed in silver from an original: 
r design. A fine bondoir edition. 
100 famous Scenes Trom many Cands 'J^^^TT^t^:'''T^^''l^^X^rp''^ 
V^«% of famSl^ft"! street ^^^^ landmarks in the world's history.castles, cathedrals, churches, 
\ Ve^icrRome, ita?y?Greece Egyp^ Syriaf Hindostan, California and our leading American cities. 
■ tl t\CC We will send this beautiful book postpaid to anyone sending us an order for 
AnOtlier Offeri seeds, PlantsorFrmts amounting to $1 or over and SSc. cash additional. 
Country Gentleman's Collection, "6." 
20 PKt$. of Standard Uegetable Seeds for $1.00. 
In making up this assortment we have selected the popular standard sorts such as have 
proven, by thorough test in all sections of this country, to be perfectly reliable. This collec- 
tion does not include many expensive new varieties but a are thoroughlyjrst-class n every 
respect and certain to please even the most critical. As will be noticed we offer the assortment 
at much less than our regular price. 
Beet— Eelipse. 
Beet— Lone Dark Blood. 
Bean— Golden Wax. 
Bean— Red Valentine. 
Corn— E. Minnesota. 
Com— Stowell's Evergreen. 
Carrot— Dauvers. 
Cabbaice-Early Summer. Radish-Long Scarlet Short Top. 
CahhaSe— Prem. Late Flat Dutch. Tomato— Beauty. 
Oucninljei— Long Green. loinato— Acme. 
Cuinmber-EarFy Prize. Turnip-Early White Dutch. 
Lettuce— -■Ml Cream. Peas— .\Iaska. 
l,Pttu( e— Black S. Simpson. Peas— Champion of England. 
R!Mli»h— Early Scarlet Turnip. 
One of these Pipes Given Jiway with every Order for this Collection. 
To gain new customers we make this liberal offer. Instead of spending » 
with the oaners in advertising our seeds this season, we are trying this plan. \\ e have reduced tne 
Prices on ^man7things in our Catalogue for 1898, and are dividing the money ."""^''y. "rn^-^^i'" 
Sdvert?s"ng among our customers in the way of premiums and reduction « P"c« ^ ves th?m Tn 
as no doubt among our thousands of patrons there are many who smoke and this gives them an 
opportunity to obtain a fine pipe absolutely free of charge. 
Either 
ONE of 
these 
Pipes Tree 
with 
this 
Collection 
No. 9071. A fine first quality wal- 
nut finished briar pipe, bull dog shape, 
with a heavy nice amber mouth, 
piece; fancy gilt trimmings. If this 
were put up in a case it would readily 
sell for $1.50. 
No. 983. The shape makes this a 
great favorite with many. Gettol^e 
briar pipe, walnut finish, extra wdght 
with a handsome bent amber stem'. 
High grade in every respect. Not so 
fancy as above but a good pipe. 
STATE WHICH PIPE YOU WANT. 
