MAY'S CATALOUGE OF NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS. BULBS, PLANTS AND ERUITS. 
A Single Head of 
White Russian 
Oats. 
Grows to a 
Height of 
41-2 Feet. 
On farm seeds quoted by the pound we prepay postage. Farm seed by the peck or 
bushel we do not deliver free, but make no charj;e for packing;, cartage, bags or 
delivery to any railroad station or express office in St. Paul. 
White Russian, 
(See cut.) Tins splciulKl c7at, althou^jh (luitc cxten- 
sivfly grown in some SL-ctit)ns, is not as well known 
as some of the older sorts, and is not receiving the attention it deserves. Some 
fanners w ho are not acquainted with the Russian Oat have an idea it ia very late. 
It will ripen from 4 to 6 days later than our earliest oat here in Minnesota. If a 
quantity of oats arc to be sown it is alwa.vs best to st>w two kinds, an earlv and 
a late. Sow Scottish Chief for early, and for second early sow White Russian. It 
will not shell out even if it does get over ripe. Heavy rain storms will not lodge it, 
for it grows such stiff and strong straw. The kernels are of good size and uniftkrm 
length. The heads arelong heavy laden, curve gracefully downward, sometimes 
nearly a foot in length, with kernels crowded closely together. It is in fact the 
prettiest white oat introduced, and will always bring the highest price on the market. In 
this great grain growing state, Minnesota, the Russian Oats are grown more extensively 
than any other sort, which si>eaks well for its superiorit.v in the grain market, as well as it» 
earliness. Our seed of this varietj' has been carefully selected, and we highly recommend it 
to out customers. Lb. 25c postpaid; by express or freight, pk, 30c, bu. 90c, bag (2 1-2 bu.) $2.00. 
MAY'S PROLIFIC COW PEAS. 
Cow peas are to the South what clover is to the North and what Alfalfa is to the West. 
There is now a widespread disposition to plant cow peas farther north than ibrmerlv on ac- 
count of their quick growing habit and their great value for ensilage and soil improvement 
purposes. It has strong roots and heavy foliage, possessing great fertilizing powers. It 
draws its nourishment very heavil> from the air, and returns it in a ricncr measure to the 
soil, therefore enriching it to a degree that is remarkable. In the cow pea we have a fertilizer 
and a food at the same time. If not desired as a fertilizer, it makes a fine fodder for cattle. The 
cow pea ranks very high as a soil enricher, gathering immense quantities of nitrogen from the 
atmosphere. The ripe peas contain no less than is:^ per cent of digestible protein. The vines 
properly cured are a most valuable fodder for cattle and sheep, being richer in protein and fat 
than the best clover hay. This is not exactly a pea, but belongs more properly to the bean fain- 
ily. It retpiires a full season to mature and ripen the pods. If desired the pods may be harvest- 
ed for the grain and the vines plowed under to fertilize the soil. The seed or grain is ground and 
used for cattle fodder; the leaves and stalks also make good fodder fed green. Poor sandy land 
may be greatly improved by plowing under a crop of cow peas and thus made into a fertile loam. Plant 
in a thoroughlv pulverized soil. If wanted to plow under for manure, sow with a drill, in drills a 
foot ai^art. iTgrown for seed, plant 314 feet apart and 1 foot in the row, and cultivate thoroughly 
by using 25 pounds of seed per acre. The yield of ])eas in a dry state is from 4.(> to 60 bushels per 
acre. Price of Prolific Cow l*eas, pkt. loc, lb. 25c postpaid; by express or freight, 15 lbs. 8oc^ 
25 lbs. $1 15, 50 lbs. $2.00, 100 lbs. $3.90. 
03-ri3.Cl^ Field PeSS very valuable for fattening stock, and can also be 
grown for soiling purposes, but arc of greater value for fodder^ 
when fed as ground feed, or the vines can be cured for hay, which is of great nutritive value. They can 
be sown alone or with oats. If sown alone, sow at the rate of 2 bushels per acre, and if with oats, % 
bushel of peas and 1^ bushel of oats are required. The latter method is the most profitable, and a 
double crop can be secured at the same time. Threshed together they can be easily separated, but 
make the best and most nutritious food when ground together. These |)eas should not be grown od 
verv rich soil as they will run to vine instead of pod, unless grown lor renovating purposes. Pt. 20^ 
qt. 35c, postpaid; by express or freight, pk. 40c, bu, $1.50, 10 bu. $14.00. 
r'drt aHfi PifilH t^rf^fic (Green.) Height of vine. 314 to four feet; of the same general charac- 
\y<XllclU<X riClU f-Cd-a. ter as Canada white Field; iised for the same purposes. The seed is 
^een in color. PL 20c, qL 35c postpaid; by express or freight, pk. 40c, bu. $1.50, 10 bu. $14.00. 
MAY'S FAMOUS HOG PASTURE MIXTURES. 
For several years past we h£ive made iip for a number of our customers a speciiil mixture for iheir 
Hog Pasture. In our experience we find that hogs can be raised more profitably on grass and clover than 
on corn only. Land that will produce corn will grow a fine crop of grass and clover easily, and it is 
just as easy, and certainly more convenient, to provide clover and grasses as corn, as the pigs w^iU do 
the work themselves, gaining in flesh, besides keeping healthj' and strong. Quick results and a full crop 
and use of the pasture can be had the first summer from the properly selected mixture. We have given 
special attention to the selection of the varieties and to the making up of the mixtures for Hog Pastures, and 
have jirrangcd them so as to get quick results jmd a good crop, as well as to obtain a jjermanent 
pasture anil have the use of it the first year. 
I Hog Pasture clover grass mixture for quick results and a full Crop the first year. When 
sown early in spring the heavy growth of the grasses and clover will furnish a iine pasture 
throughout the summer. By careful experiments we find that Crimson Clover in the right projiortion 
used with other grasses is well adapted lo this mixtiire. Mammoth Clover, lingHsh Rye, Italian Rye, 
Crimson Clover, Tall Meadow o^tt. Sow lo pounds per acre: 10 lbs. $1.15. 25 lbs. $2.75, 50 lbs. $5.25» 
100 lbs. $10.00. 
^ Specially adapted for a permanent pastxirc. The grasses contained therein are A No. 1. They sink 
their roots deeply as a rule, and furnish a great abundance of herbage the entire season. We can- 
not too stronglv recommend this for jjermanent pastures: English Bhie Grass, Orchard Grass, Mammoth 
Clover, Rough Stalk Meadow, Alsike Clover, White Clover, Timothy. Sow 10 potinds per acre. 10 lbs. $1.15, 
25 lbs. $2.75, 50 lbs. $5-35i >oo lbs. $10.00. 
-y Pasture mixture for quick results and a full crop the 
O* first year. When sown early in the spring the mix- 
ture will afford an excellent growth and will furnish a fine pas- 
ture throughout the entire season. This mixture in every in- 
stance has proven ver3' satisfactory. Generally speaking, this mixture 
consists of the following varieties: Soja Bean, Vetches, Rape. Field 
I'ea'^, Japanese Millet. Sugar Cane, Speltz. Sow 100 pounds per acre, 
10 lbs. 75c. 25 lbs. $1.25, 50 lbs. $2.25, 100 lbs, $4.25. 
WHEN AND HOW TO SOW THE SEED. 
The most r;ipid way of obtaining a grass crop 
is to sow the seed alone without any ^rain. If this 
is done early in the spring a nearly full crop or pas- 
ture can be hnd the same year and a heavy one the 
ncxtyeiir. M.'uiy farmers sow grass seed in the 
spring with grain to save labor, and as they sup- 
pose, to protect the young plants. However, it in- 
volves the loss of a year in either hay or pasture, 
aside from endangering the grass and" likely losing 
it altogether. The young plants are in no way 
protected by the grain, and when this is cut the 
young grass and clover is very tender, Iiaving been 
shaded by the grain, and the cutting or harvesting 
^ uldenly exposes the young gras^ to the stm at the 
iiottest season of the year. There is great danger 
then that it will be burned out. When the grass is 
sown by itself the young plants are hardened and 
more able to withstand the hot and dry sun. 
For complete list of Grasses and Grass and Clover 
Mixtures suitable for all soils see pages 56 and 57. 
FIELD PEAS. 
