200,000 FARMERS AND GARDENERS ANNUALLY SOW 
WHY? 
Because May's Seeds 
have proven to be 
Earlier, 
Hardier, 
More 
Productive 
Than any others. 
TO OUR FRIENDS AND PATRONS.. 
Iti9 wftb sreat pJcBsure we send you otir Catalo^rie of 1894>, as we Unofvit contains a choice and comnlete list of everything- for the srarden, 
ferm and home, and is a *' Bargain Book" in every sense of the word. We have reduced the prices on many things this season and our special 
offers" all thro ug^h the catalogue cannot be equaled by any firm in America. For months we have been f rowing plants under our famous cold 
system so as to be able to make these worjderlul offers simply to induce every one who receives oar catalogue to send us their order this year. 
Those who have never favored us with an order we sincerely trust will do so this season, and we will endeavour to show them by liberal treatment 
that their patronage is appreciated. To ourlriends who have so kindly favnred us with their orders each year we desire to publicly thank for their 
generous patronage, and assure them that we will always endeavor to merit a continuance of same. Our Northern Grown Seedii are now ho 
Well known and have proven so far superior to those grown in other sections that our business has increased over 2000 percent, in three years, 
this we attribute to the fact that during this time we have made a specialty of growing our seeds in the north, as far as practicable, and their 
earJiaeas and ahility to withstand drourht has made them the most popular seeds in America. New varieties, novelties and those worthy of par- 
ticular attention we have marked thus |g§ and our customers will Una them all very desirable. "We again ask you not to forget us when making up 
yoar order, and in conclusion wish you and yours a very happy and nr-osnerous New Year. Very truly yours, L/, L. AIAY & CO. 
Our facilities for handling; the immense business with which we arc 
Cavored are nneqnaled. 
Our Northern Grown Seeds are acTcnowlecJged to be superior to 
aQ others, being earlier, hardier and more productive. 
Small Fruits.— We desire to call particular attention to this class 
stock. Owing to limited s^pace we have been obUged to list only a 
ycry few of the choicest varieties. 
S3ed Potatoes. — We are probably the largest growers of seed Pota- 
toes in the Northwest, and list a few of the best varieties. 
Our Plants, Koses, Etc., have, owing to their size and strength, 
rapidly advanced in popularity, and as growers of plants we are second 
to none. 
Our mode of packiTig: plants for safe transportation is unequaled. 
We have spent considerable time in experimenting wixh long shipments, 
and guarantee the safe arrival in good condition of every plant we ship, 
a.o matter to what part of the world they are sent. 
*We Test all our Seeds as soon as received from our growers, before 
SOI ounce of it^s accepted, thus ascertaining the germinating qualities of 
the seed. 
The Trial Grounds are situated but a short distance from our 
warehouses, where wetestthetruenessofthetypcas we 1 as germination. 
Fi'eight Rates are very low from this point. St. Paul being the 
largest railroad center in the Northwest, gives us a great advantage. 
wTe Q-row our Seeds and do not rely on the open market as do a 
great many so called sredsmcn. In close proximity to St. Paul we have 
extensive farras^ devoted to the l aising of nearly all kinds of seed. Of 
course some varieties do better m other sections, such seeds we have 
grown for us by special growers. 
Your Order, no matter how large or small, will always receive our 
ivompt and careful attention. 
Postofiice Money Orders may be obtained at nearly all postoffices 
at a small cost. This is a good way to send money. 
Drafts on St. Paul, New York or Chicago can be obtained at any 
bank and are neriectly safe. 
Express money Orders can tie had at the offices of the American, 
United States, Adams, Northern Pacific, Wells, Fargo & Co. or amy other 
Express Company. 
Registering ILetters costs but 10 cents, and money should be seat 
this way in case it cannot be sent by any of the above methods. 
Postage Stamps Accepted for sums less than $1.00. 
When remittances are not made according to these directions, 
we disclaim all responsibility. 
There is no safety in Postal Notes, and they are sent at risk 
of sender* 
Son't forget your name, Postofflce and State. 
Order Early. — To those ordering seed in bulk we advise sending 
their orders as early in the season as possible ; by so doing they can have 
their seeds shipped by fast ireight and thus save the express charges. It 
will pay our friends to remember this. 
Personal Checks.— Do not send personal checks as we arc obliged 
to pay for collecting same and will therefore have to deduct this charge 
from your order. 
Express and Freight. — Many of our customers do not stop to 
consider the difference bt-tween express and freight charges, and fre- 
quently order their seed by express when it could be sent by fast freight 
just us well and at a mtich less expense. The express rates are from 
three to ten times as high as th** freight. Please remember this and give 
directions accordingly. 
THE GREAT VEGETABLE SHOW AT THE EXPOSITION, MINNEAPOLIS, MINN., SEPTEMBER. 1893. 
^ Mr. Chas. Gantzer, one of the largest gardeners in the Northwest, exhibited a collection of vegetables raised from omr Northern Grown Setftis at 
the Exposition, Minneapolis, Minn., and was awarded First Prize ($160), over all competitors. Mr. Gantaersays: "^lite will pay for my weds for 
sometime to come, and too much cannot be said in favor of May's seeds." Remember, you can do equally as well if you sow May's Northern 
Crown Seeds, they are just as good for your private garden as they are for the largest market gardeners. 
