24 L. L. MAY & CO., ST. PAUL, MINN. 
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Tall Green— Long, slender pods, light colored, keep edible a long 
time and are very tender. Pkt. 5o, oz. lOc, Vi lb. 2»o, lb. 75o. 
Dwarf Green— A verv desirable sort, as it is very productive and 
free from hard ridges. Pkt. 6c, oz. lOc, Vi lb. 25o, lb. 76o. 
Velvet Pod~It is distinct in appearance, and the pods are perfectly 
round, smooth, and of an attractive white velvet appearance, and of 
superior flavor and tenderness. Pkt. 5c, oz. lOc, M lb. 20o, lb. 60c. 
MUSTARD. 
Black or Brown — More pungent that the white. Pkt. 6c, oz. lOo, 
lb. 40c. 
White or Yellow— Desirable for salads and flavoring. Pkt. 6o, oz. 
10c, lb.40c. 
Southern Curled— This variety is very highly esteemed in the South. 
Plants grow to a heiEht of about two feet and form immense bunches. 
Pkt. 5c, oz. lOc, 14 lb. 25c, lb. $1.00. 
NASTURTIUn. 
Tall— The most profitable pickling variety. Pkt. 5o, OZ. lOc, V4 lb. 
"bwarf— Beautiful colors, mixed. Pkt. 6c, oz. 16o, !4 lb. 30c, 
lb. $1.00. 
SALSIFY. 
Long White— Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, V\ lb. 26c, lb. $ l.OO. 
Mammoth Sandwich Island— A large and superior variety. Pkt. 
6c, oz. lOo, 1,4 lb. 25c, lb. $1.00. 
SPINACH. 
Hay's Perfection Curled— A splendid variety with large, thick, 
finely curled leaves, which are produced in great numbers. Pkt. 5c, 
oz. lOc, lb. 15o, lb. 40c. . . , , , 
Curled Bloomsdale — i*roduccs nearly twice the weight of crop as 
the older varieties, and has a further merit in the fact that it is the hardi- 
est of all varieties of Spinach. Pkt. 5o, OZ. 10c, Vi lb. 15c, lb. 36. 
Bound Leaf— This is the variety so generally cultivated for winter 
use, being very hardy, standing our severe winters with little injury. 
Pkt. 5o, OZ. lOc, Vi lb. 15c, lb. 36c. 
Long Standing — Except in the characteristic of standing a long 
time before running to seed, this variety in all other respects closely ap- 
proaches the well kno wn Round Leaf Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, Vi lb. 15c, lb. 36c. 
Prickly Seeded— Hardy for fall sowing. Pkt. 5c, oz. lOc, Vi lb. 
16c, lb. 36c. 
Viroflay — Grows to an immense size, with large, thick, fleshy leaves. 
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, Vi. lb. 15c, lb. 40c. 
SPECIAL PRICE.— In 10 pound lots, or over, we will supply Spinach 
Seed (any variety we list) at 20 cts. per pound, by express or freight. 
Purchaser to pay the transportation charges. 
RHUBARB. 
Linsens — Large, tender and very fine. Pkt, 10c, oz. 25c, ',4 lb. 
75c lb. $2.50. 
Victoria— Large, tender, thick stalks, of a red color, and excellent 
quality. Pkt. lOo, oz. 26c, V4 lb. 76o,lb. $2.26. 
RHUBARB ROOTS. 
We can supply first class roots at $1.50per dozen. They are large 
and will have to be sent by express. Vurchaser to pay transportation 
charges. No order accepted for less than one dozen. 
PEPPERS. 
Ruby King — An exceedingly handsome variety of enormous siz 
often measuring six inches in length, and nine inches in circumferenc 
Unlike other kinds, the flavor is very mild, and it can be sliced an 
eaten with salt and vinegar like tomatoes and cucumbers. Pkt. 10 
02. 20c, Vt lb. 65c, lb. $2.O0. ^.^ ^ 
Golden Dawn— A new variety, resembling the Large Bell in shap 
hut more delicate in flavor, and the color is a rich golden yellow. Pk 
5c, oz. 20c, lilb. 60c, lb. $2.00. 
Procopp'a Giant— This is indeed the mammoth among the pepper 
Many specimens have measured eight and nine inches in length and ot( 
three inches thick at the top. They are of bright scarlet color; fles 
thick, crisp and sharp. Pkt. lOc, oz. 30c, % lb. y6c, lb. $2.76. 
Bed Cluster— As the name indicates, it grows in bunches at the en 
of each branch. The thin peppers are of a brilliant coral red color an 
very hot in flavor. Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, Vi lb. 76o, lb. $2.75. 
Cardinal— A new and distinct variety, growing from six to seve 
inches in length, broad at the top and tapering to a point; color a br 
liant red: flesh thick and sweet. Pkt. 5o, oz. 20c, Vi lb. 65c, lb. $2.21 
Small Chili— nright red. the best variety for pepper sauce. Pk 
5o, OZ.20, Vilb. 60c, lb. $2.00. ^ ^ 
Long Red Cayenne -A long, slim pod, rather pointed, and wh< 
ripe of a bright red color. Extremely strong and pungent, and is ti 
sort used for commercial purposes. Pkt.5c,oz. 20c, Vilb. 65c- lb. $2.2; 
Sweet Uountain — An early variety of mild flavor, and a favori 
sort both for pickling and for use in "the natural state. Pkt. 5c, o 
20c,y4lb. 60c,lb. $2.15. ^ , 
Large Bell, or Bull Nose— Very large, glossy red, one of the bes 
Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, Vi lb. 65c, lb. $2. 15. 
Celestial — -V new and valuable variety introduced from China, ri 
peppers are a delicate yellow color until most ripe and then change t 
an intense scarlet. Fine quality and a very sharp flavor. Pkt. 6c, o 
20c, Vi lb. 65c lb. $2.25. ^ ^ 
Oxheart— Small , heart-shaped pepper, fine for pickles. Pkt. oc, oi 
26o, i/ilb. 76c, lb. $2.26. 
PARSLEY. 
Fern Leaved— A most valuable plant, both for table decoratio 
and mixed with dwarf ornamental foliage plants in the flower gardei 
Pkt. 5c, oz. lOc, V41b. 20c,lb.76c. , , ^ „ 
Champion Moss Curled— A very select stock; leaves are beautifull 
curled and crimped. Pkt. 6c, OZ. 10c, Vi lb. 20o, lb. 75c. 
Hamburg — A fleshy rooted sort; roots are used for flavoring soup 
Pkt. 6e, oz. lOe, Vi lb. 20c, lb. 76c. ^ , ^ , 
Plain Parsley— Hardier, and the leaves are longer and of a darki 
green than the Curled, better flavored for seasoning, valuable forfeediii 
sheep. Pkt. 5o, oz. 10c, Vi lb. 20o, lb. 60c. 
Extra Curled— Dwarf and tender, leaves beautifully cnmped an 
curled, very fine for garnishing. Pkt. 6c, oz. 10c, Vi lb. 20o, lb. 60( 
PARSNIPS. 
Magnum Bonum— A wonderful fine variety recently introduce 
from England. The flavor is delicious and the flesh tender an 
sugary. Don't fail to try it this season if you love good parsnip! 
Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, Vi lb. 60c, lb. $1.60. „ _ 
New Maltese— Long, smooth and white, fine flavor. Pkt. oc, o; 
lOo. Vi lb. 20c, lb. 65. 
Large White Sugar— A splendid sort, excellent flavor, tender an 
sweet. One of thebest varieties. Pkt. 5c, oz. lOc, Vilb. 15c, lb. 45< 
Student— A half-long variety of fine flavor. Pkt. 5c, oz. lOo, Vi " 
15c, lb. 45c. , i, -i. 
Hollow Crown— Roots oblong, ending somewhat abruptly, with 
SHJall tap root; grows mostly below the surface; has a very smootl 
clean skin, and is easily distinguished by the leaves arising from a cp yit 
on the top of crown of the root. Pkt. 5c, oa. lOo, Vi lb. 16c, lb. =o< 
GOOD BOOKS FREE.— See Page 2. 
HERBS OF ALL KINDS. 
Anise — Cultivated principally for garnishing and 
seasoning. Pkt. 60, oz. lOc, 
Balm — Used forteaorbalm wine. Pkt. 5c, oz. 25o. 
Basil Sweet— Used for soups, etc. Pkt. 6c , oz , 20o. 
Bene— Pkt. 60, oz. 20c. 
Borage— Excellent for bees, etc. Pkt. So, oz. 20o. 
Caraway — Chiefly cultivated for seed, whichis used 
in confectionery and medicine Pkt. 6c, oz. lOc. 
Coriander— Pkt. 6c. oz. 10c. 
Dill— The leaves are used in soups, sauces and 
pickles. Pkt. 6c,oz lOc- 
Fennel — Yahiableforsauces.ctc. Pkt. 6c, oz. lOc. 
Horehound— Used medicinally. Pkt. 6c, oz. 25o. 
Hyssop— Used formakingtea,etc. Pkt. 5c, oz. 30c. 
Lavender— Pkt. 5c, oz. 40c. 
Rosemary— Pkt. 5c, oz. 40c. 
Rue — For medicinal purposes. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c- 
Sage — The leaves and tender tops are used in stufl'- 
ing and sauces. Pkt. 6c, oz. 20c. 
Sa£fron-Pkt.5c,oz.20c. „, ^ ^ 
Savory — t'sed for seasoning. Pkt. oc, oz. 16c. 
Sweet Marjoram— Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c. 
Tansy— Pkt. 6c, oz. 30c. 
Th3?Tne — For seasoning. Pkt. 5c, oz. 3Uc. 
Wormwood — Used for medicinal purposes. It is 
also beneficial to poultry, and should be planted in 
poultry grounds. Pkt. 5'c, oz. 25c. 
Pepper, Golden Dawn. 
CAt* AhIII * '^i'l ttenil, prepiilH, to Any U(ldrf<8s in i he 
J\l Vniy ITnited Stnte-* thn followinK splendid collec- 
tion of Hare Fruits: 1 Uot:ky Mountain Dwarf f herry. Oolos- 
Bal Dewberry, 3Tree Blackb»-rr*, 3I.oudou Knspberry. 1 Wi«con- 
Bin Red Grape, 2 May's KurlieBt Blackberry. 1 Giant White 
Goo»eberry, 2 Whinham'e Tree Gooseberry, 2 May*« Giant Euby 
Currant. 
