MAYS CATALOGUE OF NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS, BULBS, PLANTS AND FRUITS. 
of taste 
Excellent for 
Pkt. IOC, oz. 15c, 
GRAND RAPIDS. 
Simpson Early 
ClirlfH (Black Seeded.) 
WUIIC^U. ( See cut.) it 
forms a large cluster of le.ives 
and rather a solid head, and is 
considered very desirable for 
forcing or early sowing out of 
doors. The leaves are some- 
what rough, blistered, and of a 
rather light yellowish green 
Ehade. Very popular with mar- 
ket gardeners, asits appearance 
and excellent quality invari-| 
ably make it command a high 
price. Pkt. sc oz. IOC, 1-4 lb zscl 
■ -2 lb. 50c, lb. 80c. 
Simpson Early 
Curled (W H 1 1 e seeded) 
WUI ICU. This is very simi- 
lar to the Black Seeded Sirap- 
much darker in color, and the leaves are not 
frilled. As a rule the plants do not attain quite as 
large a size as the above named varietv Pkt sc 
oz. 10c, 1-4 lb. 2SC, 1-2 lb. soc, lb. 80c. s>-. 
Salamander. V" Medium Head Lettuce. 
<^u.uiiiniiuwi . jj^^j^ summer use, 
fmmmg good compact heads. Color, light green out- 
side and white inside. It will remain longer in head 
and stand a greater amount of heat without burning 
or running to .seed than any other varietv. In the 
bouthcrn spates it is invaluable. We highly recommend 
It to all. Pkt. sc oz. 10c, 1-4 lb. 2se, lb. 80c. 
Tennis Ball (B'ack seeded.) One of the earii- 
1 , . est; forms a close hard head, not 
large, but very tender and crisp, Pkt. sc, oz. loc, 
1-4 lb. 2SC. 1-2 lb. 50c, lb. 80c. 
Tennis Ball. (WiUe seeded.) A favorite forc- 
iwiiiio ing variety; well formed heads; 
'Y"?.?"'', '•■"I'P' °'^"='"='="'^""L"al'^v. One of the earii- 
est of the heading varieties. Pkt. sc. oz. loc, 1-4 lb. asc, 
1-2 lb. soc, lb. Soc. 
son. It is slow to 
varieties for family use. 
Tom HannOCk. .^Jtceedingly handsome varietv 
hi^ .,„.. « Vo -u " plant 10. 12 or ir> inches 
high and 9 or 10 inches in diameter. The edges of the outer 
leaves arc glossy, reddish bronze, beautifully wrinkled, crisp and 
tender. The inner leaves are almost a pure white. It grows 
quickly and for home use is certain to give satisfaction 
oz. IOC, 1-4 lb 2SC, 1-2 lb 50c, lb. Soc. 
LETTUCE==CONTINUED. 
New York Improved. Sf"?'* "Imost as soUd as an Eany Summer cab- 
sembles. It blanches itself naturally.'is^"ris :;''t'e^i^-r", aWex?Xnt' lavoTan^ 
tirely free from bitterness. The color on the outside is a clear rti,f,V ,.!;,^i 
the inside yellowish white. Pkt. sc oz. ioc, 1.4 lb. 2SC 1^2 lb 4« ^b' 80]^*^ °" 
Oak Leaf, 'r''^ '<=?\'=>'"<'tlVs variety are oak leaf.shaped.'Ught green slightlv 
crumpled or eurlcd, set very close and form o i,„..Vi • ="Bntiy 
the peculiar shape of the leaves will permit. We CMlSder it a mol^^^^^^^ 
home gardens, as it is entirely free from coarse stems iufd has mf h?t?i^n?i« ^"'''^ 
whatever, but is of the most delicious flavor and wonderfulfv lender 
f-T"b:';sc,^'a'lb?ro2,1b?8oc.""'' veryslow in running to •seJd " 
Paris White Cos. ri"hthnhftV!?'' "'"^ it is of up- 
uptoi„.sureblanc,iii^. P^t. sfSi\^!'::iTi%X'. f^^^^^^^^ 
Passion Lettuce, itr fwf onnlvi"" h"''- "i"' °»'" '•••"^'^^ tinged with 
vate use and quite popular with^t^Te" leadrnglrotels" h, Ne*w York * Bo'^s?*^' ""^ 
Francisco. Pkt. sc! oz. 20c, 1-4 lb. 30c, 1-2 lb. 60c, lb! $100 ' 
Philadelphia Butter. i^t\l^"'-\ut thick-ieaved, smooth 
culture. The phints form a good size solid!'ro?5d head^t^hat wm st'»^d'' ""f" 
before running to seed. Thc^inner leaves blkn?h a pc^^u iar ^ell^^^^^^ stSde ani a?e i? a 
most delicious, nch, nut flavor. Highly esteemid in the eastern s?a?es PW .r 
oz. IOC, 1-4 lb. 25c, 1-2 lb, soc. lb. Soc. eastern states. Hkt. sc, 
Prize Head. l^i;s"are crisn"»nH ^ ^^hich even the outer 
leaves are crisp and tender, and rema n so throughout the sea. 
"■"pkTsc'ozToi "''^r --'"d very har'dj^^o^of the beJt 
HKi. sc oz. loc. i-4lb. 25c, 1-2 lb. 4SC, lb. 8sc. 
Wonderful, (true selected seed) 
(See cut Page 31.) The largest heading lettuce we have 
ever seen. It has been grown to weigh six pounds to the 
head, and frequently two or three pounds. The heart is solid, 
of bright light green color, very tender and crisp, without 
the slightest trace of bitterness found in most sorts. As 
an example of its standing properties, perfect heads were 
cut from the same bed for upwards of seven weeks. Two 
pound heads trimmed close, ready for table use, were com- 
mon on the market last summer. It withstands the heat 
well making a fine Lettuce for all seasons. Pkt. sc, oz. isc, 
1-4 lb. 2SC, lb. Soc. 
IcehftfO" This famous I-ettuce is the surest and hard- 
»• est heading of all the crisp headed sorts. It 
is most highly esteemed for its beautiful appearance and 
mild flavor during the hot summer months. We also find 
it one of the desirable to grow under glass during the win- 
ter months as its crispness and beautv are unsurpassed by 
any other variety. The plants are of medium size, but pro- 
duce large, conical heads which are tightlv folded and 
blanch to a beautiful white. The outer leaves are light 
green, finely fringed, and grow up 
closely about the large conical 
head. Pkt. sc, o z. loc, 1-4 lb. 2sc, 
lb. Soc. 
Yellow Queen, ^^f- 
Lcttuceis winning the praise which 
was predicted for it, as the best 
first early head Lettuce. The solid 
heads are of good size, and of a 
most pleasing golden yellow color, 
second to none for forcing. It is 
one of the most deceptive varieties 
we have ever seen, but it forms all 
solid heads, with little or no waste, 
so there is really more to it than 
in manj' Lettuces double the size. 
It is very crisp, tender and juicy. 
It can not be overpraised for home 
use. Pkt. IOC, oz. 35c, 1-4 lb. 75c. 
A distinct sort, heads large, re- 
mains in head long before running 
to seed. Very crisp 
and tender. Pkt. 5c, 
oz. 15c, 1-4 lb. 30c> 
lb. $1.00. 
Yellow Seeded Butter. 
; grow 
Pkt. sc, 
An excellent sort for forcing and for 
White Cabbasre. 
^ , summer use as IS IS very slow to run 
to .seed. The heads are of good size, greenish whitein colorand of 
excellent quality, the leaves being remarkably crisp, tender and 
sweetly flavored. Pkt. sc, oz. loc, 1-4 lb. 2sc, 1-2 lb. 4SC, lb. Soc. 
W^hite Star a distinct sort, of the Black Seeded Simj)- 
, , ', >«>ntype,butgrows larger and more rapid- 
ly, and Its leaves are broader, thicker, darker and less frilled at 
the edge It forms a large, loose head, blanches well, and is of ^ 
excellent qu.-ility. The plants remain long in condition for use^ 
before running to seed. Repeated trials, both for forcing andi 
early phiiiting out doors, convince us that thisis a most valuable' 
sort. Pkt. sc oz. lOCi 1-4 lb. 2sc, 1-2 lb. 4Sc. lb. Soc 
Martvnijl. '\ hardy, annual plant of vigorous growth 
" V ,, the pods or fruit of which, while tender, arc^ 
used for Piekhng. The plant grows 2 feet in height of branching, 
Uushy habit bearing numerous large clusters of flowers which 
are succeeded by hairy seed pods. Seed should not be planted 
until the trees are in full leaf. Plants should .stand two feet apart 
eacli w,'iy. 
Proboscidea. p^'^ ,oc"or3sT'' ""^ purpush vioiet. 
MAY'S EARLY CHALLENGER. 
