L. L. MAY & CO., ST., PAUL MINN. 
A Wonderful Plant Offer. 
C THE FINEST COLLECTION OF FLOWERING PLANTS EVER SOLD FQR 50c. 
THE BLACK CALLA. 
This is undoubtedly the g;reatest novelty in the plant line that has been introduced within the past twenty-five 
years. The Black Calla came from H^ypt, and the bulbs which we offer were imported direct Irom Jerusalem, where they arc 
grown, making a valuable souvenir of the Holy Land. Until very recently this rare lily has been seen only in the rich botan- 
ical collections, few people being able to purchase it on account of the great cost. We have at last been able to secure quite a 
stock, and have made the price low enough to be within the reach of all who desire and prize this wonderful and scarce plant. 
This is the first time it has ever been sold for less than 50c. or 75c. each, and we trust all of our customers will take advantage 
of our great offer this season, and also call the attention of their friends to our special offers and low priced collections ia this 
catalogue, and thus help us make new customers and friends among flower lovers. Price, 35c. each, 3 for $1.00. 
EVERBLOOMING BEGONIA, PRIDE OF WINDSOR. 
Nothing that we have ever seen or grown can equal this lovely variety for flowering, it seems to require no rest at aH and 
blooms profusely at all times of the year. The flowers are of large size, and, as shown in the illustration, a bright coral red, 
the leaves a rich green often shading to a lighter color at the ed^es. It makes one of the finest plants, grown either singly or 
in a basket with others for house culture, we kaow of, and no one should fail to secure it. Price, '20c. each. 
THE NEW ENGLISH FUCHSIA, DOROTHY FRY. 
The illustration is a true representation of this new *' Giant Flowering English Fuchsia.*' It is a strong grower, always 
in bloom, and as many as 150 buds and blossoms have been counted on a single plant at one time. The flowers are very 
large and produced in such profusion as to m.ike a well grown plant resemble a minature snowball shrub; and presents a 
sight which for true grandeur and beauty no plant can surpass. You will make a mistake if you leave this plant out of your 
list. Price 20c. 
PERPETUAL FLOWERING ABUTILON, ROYALTY. 
A grand addition to this charming class of house plants. The flowers are of fine form and beautifully striped with deep 
bronze. The plant presents a most handsome appearance when in full bloom with its finelj' shaped leaves and curioitsly 
marked blossoms. It grows with wonderful rapidity, and plants only a few inches high will flower freely, we have seen 
f these plants several feet in height covered from top to bottom with its gaily colored flowers. Price, 20c. each. 
THE FAMOUS HARDY ORANGE 
An Orange as hardy as a lilac, must meet with an enthusiastic welcome from all flower lovers. This we haTe in the above 
extrcmelv curious and beautiful Orange which has proved perfectly hardy — without any protection — as far north as Ne.v 
York, Philadelphia and Illinois. Has wintered safely in the open ground the past two winters in Maine and Michigan, and 
by competent judges is believed to be perfectly hardy in every portion of the United States. In the parks of New York an4 
Philadelphia, and in the government grounds at Washington, it has been growing unprotected for years, where it annually 
blooms and fruits in a most profuse manner. It differs from other oranges, in having; trifoliate or clover shaped leaves, larger 
and finer blooms than any other sort, and produced over a much longer season, frequently blooming two or three times dui^ 
ine the summer. The fruit is orange red, about the size of a Mandarin Orange, and makes an excellent marmalade; and the 
juice, like that of the Lemon, affords a refreshing drink. It is a dwarf plant, forming a beautiful shrub from four to twelve 
feet high. And the magnificent appearance on a lawn of such a plant in full bloom or weighed down by its brilliant and no 
less ornamental fruits, we leave to the imagination. Can be grown as a pot or tub plant, and wintered in the cellar, or made 
to bloom in winter. Price 20c. ^^^^^ collection of five plants for 60c. postpaid. 
the; FARMER'S FAVORITES. 
PRIZE WIMNER FOT/ITO, The Finest Early Potato in the World. 
Farmers, Gardeners and all others who raise potatoes, what will you pajr for the finest early Potato, one that matttres 
several days ahead of any other variety P That is what our Prizewinner will do. It 's worth hundreds of dollars to every 
large grower of Potatoes for market purposes. It grows to a good size, is of splendid shape and ane of the best selling potatoes 
that we know of. While we are well aware of the fact that many firms are claiming to have the finest early potato ever introduced, 
we challenge any of them to produce one that is ahead of the Prize-Winner in earliness, yield, appearance or quality, this 
is considerable to claim, and we know it, but with all our vast experience in the growing of potatoes we have never seen its equal, 
and we don't think its superior is to be fonnd. The vines are strong and vigorous, resisting the ravages of the bugs, and covering the 
hills with a dense mass of foliage. We don't claim any 800 or 900 bushels to the acre for ii won't produce it, but with good cultiva- 
tion it will yield an average of 400 or 500 bushels to the acre, and sometimes reach a larger yield. If you grow potatoes you can't 
afford to do without Prizewinner, even if vou only buy a few pounds this year for seed stock. Price for 1894. Lb. 50c., 8 lbs. 
$1.25, postpaid. Peck, 51 .50, bushel $5.00, barrel (165 lbs.) $10 00. 
QRE/IT WE/TERN CORM. The Heaviest Yielding Variety. 
Large ears, fine color, heavy yield and medium early, that 's what the Great Western Com is, and it outyields any ofthe 
hundreds of varieties we had on our trial grounds the past year. Please remember that we do not recommend it as extra earlj;. it is 
not. It ripened the past season in fr.im 95 to 100 days so that you can readily see that it is the corn for nearly every section of 
America, except the extreme north, where only the Dakota Queen Dent Com can be grown with safety. Too much cannot be said 
in favor of this variety for such states as Illinois, Ohio, Indiana, Iowa, and, in fact, all but the northern tier of states along the 
Canadian line. It will frequently ripen in the central part of Minnesota, and can be depended on for the southem part of the state. 
The Great Western has the peculiar but valuable feature of sinking its roots deeper than any otlter variety, thus enablingit to with- 
stand the severe drought, to flourish and give big returns where others almost fail. Be sure and secure this valuable corn if yoti 
want a big yield. I,b. 40c., lbs. ?1. 00, postpaid. Peck 75c., bus. $2.50, bag (2% bus ) $5.00. 
D/1K0T/1 QUEEN. The Only Yellow Dent Corn for the Extreme North. 
One of onr largest j^rowcrs of field corn has been trying- for several years past to produce a Yellow Dent that w*uld be as early 
and as hard3' as the Flint varieties. We now offer the Dakota Queen as the result of his experiments. It is, beyond a doubt, the 
earliest Dent com ever introduced, and is the most valuable addition to the list of corn in many yeatT*. It is far ahead of i'ride of 
the North, King of the Earlies, Early iiiitler, and in fact all the Dent varieties in earliness. This new corn can be grown in the 
extreme northern states where heretofore only the Flint corn has been raised. It is of a bright yellow color, small ear and 
cob, with a very long, deep grain, one gr.-iin being more than sufficient to cover the entire coii, whic'i is seldom over one-half or three- 
quarters of an inch in diameter even in the largest part. We control the entire stock of Dakota Q,ueen corn, and all who desire 
it. true to name, should order direct from us. Our customers in the North, as well as in other sections, wiU make a mistake 
if they^do not plant Dakota Glueen this season. Lb. 40c., 3 lbs. $1.00, postpaid. Peck 75c., bu^h. $2.50. bag (2i^ bus.) $5,00. 
EARLY QOTHLflNb. THE QRE/IT C/INflDI/IN OflT. 
It is a Swedish variety introduced by the Canadian Experimental Station and has been grown by one of the largest seed oat 
growers of Canada the past few years, in preference to any other variety. One of our representatives saw it and the handsome ap- 
pearance and big yields at once decided him to purchase the stock if possible; this we succeeded in doing at a great expense. The oat 
m the field is hand'^ome and is very stiff in the straw, free from rust, and stands up well. The grain is exceedingly handsome and 
large. Lb. 35c., 3 lbs. $1.00, postpaid. Peck 75c., bush. $2.25. bag (21/^ bush,) $4.50. 
THE NORTH STAR OflT. 
Another most valuable variety which we introduced two years ago and we consider one ofthe best Oats. They are very plumps 
an enormous cropper, and extra early, which makes it almost invaluable to the farmers of the Korth and Northwest. 
One of our customers near Prospect. Ohio, writes: The North Star are fine oats; thev will stand up straight where others fall. 
No farmer should fail to secure the North Star Oats. Lb. 30c., 2 lbs. 50c., postpaid. Peck tine., bush. $2.00, bag $4-.00. 
