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CLIT^BING RQS6^5^ 
L. L. MAY & CO., ST. PAUL, MINN. 
Pride of the South.— A magniBccnt pink 
variety which is hardy south of the Ohio 
nyer, but should not be grown in the North 
without giTingr the pl«nt good coverinK iff 
the winter. The flowers arc large, full, very 
donbie; highly pcrlnnicd. Strong plants 
I5c; two year old plants 50c. 
Crimson Kambler.— A superb novelty 
Introduced from Japan. Never before has 
a new Rose created such excitement, or been 
•o heartily welcomed. The plant is of ex- 
tremely vigorous growth, making shoots 8 
to 10 feet during the season, rendering it a 
charming Pillar Rose. It isalsomagnificent 
in bush form, and for covering buildings, 
^elhses, etc. When oegged to the ground 
marvelous heads of bloom are produced, 
it has a remarkable color, which is of the 
prightestcrimson. Theflowers are produced 
in pyramidal panicles or trusses, each carry- 
ing fr..m 30 to 60 blooms, the flowers meas- 
uring from one to one and a half inches in 
diameter. We give this Rose our unquali- 
uea endorsement as being exceedingly 
unique and beautiful. Fine plants 
Price 15o each, 3 for 40c. Extra large 
two year old stock, 40o eaoh,3for $1.00. 
t.-Umbing Perle.— I hisisacharmingKold- 
en-yellow variety, suitable for the garden 
during the summer, but not hardy except in 
thcsiiuth. Price 15c. 
Baltimore Belle —The well-known hanlv 
white rose. A rapid climber and free flower- 
ing variety Nice plants 15c; two year 
old, extra ane stock 85c. 
QreviUe, or Seven Sisters — Large elus- 
trrs of bloom, shaded to rinrk red. Price 
lOo; two year old plants 35c. 
Uueen of the Prairie.— Bright rose color 
large, comp.-ict atul globular; a very profuse 
bloomer. One the best. Price 10c: two 
year old plants 30o. iwo 
Tennessee Belle — A lovely pink climber, 
particularly desirable for middle and south- 
r"ants'35o. ^""^ ""^^ ""^ 
Caroline Qoodrlch.— A rich red climber 
nearly as dark as Pride of Cheshunt. Price 
I oo; two year old plants 36o. 
Climbing Jules Margottin — Unght red, 
very rapid grower and cxceedinKlv .showy 
i-rioe l&p: two year old plants 40c. 
Kusael s Cottage — Amostdesirablevari- 
cty. !< .)wer--vcry largeanJfull; color,crim- 
niirS^i"^ ^2?' two year old plants 35c. 
Climbing Niph=toe. — A very elegant 
Rose, Identical with the true old Niphctos. 
except that It is a vigorous climber. It is a 
splendid forcer and good bloomer; flowers 
are very large and double, deliciously sweet. 
Makes immense, long, pointed buds. Color 
a pure snowy-white, sometimes slightly 
tiuged with pale lemon. Highly valued for 
'^"i lli'^^^'if "* wers. Not hardy except 
in the South. Strong young plants 15o. 
Olga de WTurtemburg.- One of the most 
charming varieties in our list. This variety 
as grown in the south of Prance is simply 
indescribable. The people of the South woild 
do well to employ this beautiful sort for cov- 
ering verandas and trellises. Color, rosv- 
crimson suffused with yellow. Not Hardy, 
irrlce Xoc. 
American Kambler.— Clear rose pink. 
Grows quickly to aheifihtof fifteen ortwenty 
HSndsomefoliagc and delicate flowers. 
Price 15c; two year old plants 60o. 
J?rlde of Cheshunt.— A rich deep red Rose 
of English origin. Slow climber, but its 
beautiful flowers make up for the deficiency 
in growth. Price 25c; two year old 
plants 60c. 
Wc offer some fine Tree Roses. 
4- TO 6 FEET HIGH. 
These are imported from Europe. Rose 
trees are grafted on stalks about five feet 
from thegrouud. and spread theirbranches 
from there, having none excepting at the 
top- As an ornament for the lawn 
nothing can equal them. At the price 
named they arc sent by express at pur- 
chasers expense. They cannot be mailed 
We can .supply the following colors: 
Bed White. Pink. Yellow. 
PRICE $1.50 EACH 
BBAUTB INCONSTAKTB. 
CKrUSON BAMBLBR. 
BEAUTE INCONSTANTE. 
tha?^4l 'h\\?'"^"» °'h?^mTs?°i°eL^rkable Bose 
pt^trf^/'Tsi«n^fe^rh'\..ll"be'a%°a^t"*k"e"ia'rt€! 
chine red '„T,d"°"* trom orar>ltTo%^^l 
f^-uml^'V^-fVa'kTti;^ 
large Dofn?e^„«H J ,? Particularly beautiful, 
mrge pointed and well made. This variety is esnerinllv 
tr^i^.lS^".,^'"'"'^ '^"'t'"-'^' ^^"<^ itsyariaWeio^ir^ 
are produced continually throughout the season It l2 
OUR "PEERLESS COLLECTION" OF EVER. 
BLOOniNQ WHITE ROSES FOR 
CEHETERY PLANTING. 
Every season we receive letters askins^ what nre- the 
name th"?"/?'"^ '■P'^" for planting in ?he^eme?ery 
ft^\^ "/"'^".V"^.^^ send the entire colleo- 
Tf^hiti'La p/an£''= S'T'''' J'* P"ces aUached. 
ine varietv \f 5^*"*5fi ~'^ charmin« white free flower- 
Price 15c blossoms are delicately scented. 
i., ;.S°°''^lake.— None surpass thisfamons white rose 
in its profusion of bloom, trice 15o. 
the hest'f^^™,^''^,"?**"^'''**"'** -'^'"''""' by many a< 
£f 'itroduccd. Price I6o. 
that^s ^ fte??*"!? "^" bnt very popular white.Srt 
Vh« o ^"'^ scented flowers. Price lOo. 
it a most^H^Tf V'" wax-likepetSl. i^ve 
-Sli^ dclic.ite appearance. Price 16o. 
■?r»%S^ ./'■^^ flowering white rose that is largely 
grown for cutting. Very handsome. Price lOc- 
MAY'S "KLONDYKE COLLECTION" 
... OF EVERBLOOniNQ ROSES. 
4 a»«ortment are the richest and brirtt- 
«»t roses in our entire list. "«ifai- 
?f f KniKht — Rich deep red or dark crimson. 
Flower, large velvety and beautifully foi med. Price 
Ruby Gold.— It will startle you; it does everyor.^ 
who grows >t. The flowers are yellowish gold, w°t. 
veins and markings of pink and rose. Price 15o 
reoLWHi^"'" Gem.-Bright pink. Blooms all the time 
requiring no rest at all. Its blooming qualities are 
simply marvelous. Price 16c. quaiines are 
„„,i*°'*e» Gate.— Just as the name implies, a real 
yellow, tinged cream. Flowers extra large, lull 
and finely formed. A rare rose. Price 16o. 
«f „^"'?e?°'Scarlots.—Bri8htBhowy scarlet blossom* 
tee^r." Price "be.*"""- ^ ""^ 
Mad. deWatteville.— Often called the "Tulip Rose- 
on account of the peculiar shades found in a .ingle 
^^y- * "'^^ yellow, tinged pink and bor- 
dered with crimson. Price 15c " *^ 
.1^''''^ "^J?"^^"" Collection" postpaid to any ad- 
dress for 60 cents. Sold .ingly at prices atSSieS. 
ZTrrr—— — — — -_ . — ooia .m^iy at prices attaohoe 
MAY S NORTHERN ROSES ARE FAR SUPERIOR TT^ OSE GROWN IN OTHER SECTIONS 
