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L. L. MAY & CO., ST. PAUL, MINN. 
MAY'S GOLDEN TRIUMPH 
nU5K HELONS. 
Select a light, sandy, rich soil, and after all danger of frost is over and the ground h 
become warnf and dry, plant in hills four to.five f«t «r„';^%^?K^t7hr'ee ^la^rs 
theihill. When up and all danger of insects js past, pull out all but three plants. 
y-irti r.CNT T-nii IM DH This still heads our list for we have »s yet to find a Melj 
GOLDEN TRIUMPH, that surpasses it in flavor, and that is what is real 
tnoaf desired in melons for home use. Good size, flesh sweet and tender, very pi 
Ufic Sho"d bfs^own cxten"^ for the restaurants, as it always brings the highest pn, 
on accoint of its beautiful color when sliced. The flesh is thick, sweet '=<>'°'- \% 
pinkish orange, and very handsome. Every one who has a small safden. ""^65? lb 
musk melon will do well to try our Golden Triumph. Pkt. 15o, oz. 25c, Vt IS. 650, lO- » 
TEXAS CANNON BALL. ''^^iTolff^rslfMrthlVg^^^^^^^ 
S'=h\^a%^rnet!er^L"l,rh1s'k'fgKen"t 
early Ind Continues in bearing for%ome time The rind i« '=n^abhng >* to|ta°d 
amount of rough handling without injury. Pkt. 6o, oz. lOo, Vt. Vo- 20o, lb. 650. 
Fruit of the largest size, often attaining a weight of ,twenty pounds; shape nearly ^°"°<5^ A*"'",^, 
ends, deeply ribbed, flesh remarkably thick, green, melting and of the finest flavor. Pkt. 5o, oz. 10< 
The Triumph Hybrid is a cr( 
and is a 
and beautifn 
I a gn 
MONTREAL NUTMEG 
^^i^^^H "ft^^^D. -^^^ ^^^"S;^^a^:^coS^S/« gogaS^^ -and is 
superior melon. The beautiful orange fle^sh is thick and luscious; npens clear to the rxnd. The melons are medium to large 
netted ' ' ' 
^;^;-iVoveU°"i:'*i^^^^^^ 
kINA. gardcnersin all parts of the United S^^^^^ of a rich salmon Jolor and deliciously flavored when npe.^_ 
BANANA 
Leaf. N. C, — . - . „ 
vines are wonderfully prolific, often bearing as ma"? - ,/ ih o^i,, lb 75o 
warden for melons should grow it for family use. Pkt. 5c. oz. lOo, »4 ID. S&c, IB. 7O0. 
niNNESOTA PERFECTION 
iValsSd a^n^asirWne^y four feet W The^»^;j t';::^ • 2^%^;;'^ 
Every one who can spare a few feet in I 
.garden for melons 
The largrest of all the Mt 
_ Melons. Often weighs 25 1 
This is the grandest Musk Melon ever introduced, grows to 
enormous size, f-requently weighing over 25 lbs.. The nesh which l 
ceedingly sweet, is of a light grct n shade. The nnd is tough and sta 
shipping better than any variety we have ever grown. We cannot t 
hlBhly recommend Perfection, either for private or market u 
In productiveness it excels all other .sorts, and many growers vvho h 
tried Perfection will raise no other kind. Pkt. lOo, oz. 15o, Vi lb. 4 
SI oo 
• „„ rklinCM A carefully selected and improved strain 
inc yUCCrN. the Princess, far surpassing that 
favorite in quality and flavor. In shape it is almost rou 
with a heavily netted skin. The flesh is thick, tender and 
a rich orange shade. It ripens quite earl.v, the vines nre vig 
ous and wonderfully productive. Pkt. lOo, OZ. 15o, % 
tfA'iJ'.'t? »!i^"r-rn;rk ncrf A favorite everywhere. 
MAY S NETTED QEn. ripen extra early and . 
to an average weight of one and a quarter pounds. The fl 
isthiek, sweet, juicy, fine grained and of a light green co 
Skin a deep green and heavily ribbed and netted. As 
the melons are almost solid and will keep for nearly 
after picking. The seed we offer is carefully selected J 
will give perfect satisfaction. Pkt. 5c, oz. lOc, Vilb. 1 
lb 50c 
~ D AMrtiTCT One of the largest growers in the Uni 
BAlNOUnl . states says thisvariety willproducem 
first-class melons to a given area than any other me 
ever introduced The flesh is a rich, deep salmon yellow, thick and very sweet. Pkt. 5c, 
10c, % lb. 20c, lb^30F<;„l^„«0h°cannot he said of the quality of this melon. It is deeply 
EHERALD OEH. ^?,°d smootS skin.and of a deep emerald green color; flesh salmon 
thick and juicy. Its vines are strong growing and very productive. Pkt. 5o, oz. lOo. V4 
SOc.lb. 50c. . . A /-i^ A variety possessing all the good qualities of 
EXTRA EARLY HACKENSACK. large Hackensack, and fully two weeks ear 
Pkt. 5c, oz. lOc, Va. lb 16c, % lb. 25c, lb. 45o. ( 
A/-ric A splendid sort, grows to a fair size, 
ACl IC. oval or oblong in shape; fine flavor 
and one of the best for shipping purposi s. Pkt. 
5c, oz. 10c, >4 lb. 15o, V2 lb. 25c, lb. 45c 
T 
_ , . „ With all growers for the market this is a most popular 
OSAGE. OR niLLER'S CREAFl. "^^eion.^tis nearly round, flesh «olid fine grained ^ 
and ofthe most delicious flavor. Color of flesi; when thoroughly ripe is a rich shade of salmon. 
Selected seed. Pkt.5c,oz. lOo. Vi lb. 15c lb. 40o. sections. Outside 
WHITE JAPAN. ^l^l'^,^f^^l':^^oV.Tkir.^^^^ flesh very thick fine light 
" ... J B . Sells well and will please you for all purposes, ue 
color; rich, delicious musky flavor; very early. 
It is a thoroughly good melon and one that vvill 
please you. Pkt. 5c. oz. 10c, Vt. lb. 20o, Vi lb 
30c, lb. 50c, postpaid. 
LARGE HACKENSACK. with''market 
gardeners in the vicinity of large cities, being of 
a very large size; very prolific, nch in flavor; g 
thick, juicy flesh, and always commands a ready 
sale growing >nore popular each season. Pkt. 
5c, oz. lOc, Vi lb. 15o, lb. 40c. 
LONG YELLOW CANTALOUPE. 
An oblong variety. Flesh reddish orange and 
very sweet; early and productive. Pkt. 60, oz. 
lOo, Vi lb. I60, Vi lb. 25o, lb. 40c. 
We Can Also Supply S eed CJ 
Ofthe following varieties at 
5c ner pkt., lOo per oz., 15o per Vi lb., 
25c per Mt lb.. 45c per lb., postpaid. 
BAY VIEW, GUKEN NUTMEG, 
ROUND YELLOW CANTALOUPE, 
COLUMBU.S, DELMONICO, PR1NCES.S, 
CAL. (JOLI)EN CITRON. 
Montreal Nutmeg. 
