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MAY'S CATALOGUE OF NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS, BULBS, PLANTS AND FRUITS. 
LITTLE OESTPiNI 
ASPARAGUS (Tender Perennial.) These have the graceful Pkt 
li-.ithcry (aUnge of the common Karden variety, but of a climbing $ 
h.iliit. rendering them valuable for decorative' purposes. 
Plumosus Nanus. Lace Fern 25 
Sprengeri. Emerald Feather .'25 
Verticilllatus. Hardy with slight protection , 25 
ANTIQONON. (Mexican Mountain Rose.) Annual. Flowers, 
which arc of rich carmine scarlet shade, arc borne in great clus- 
ters the entire length of the vine. It is a beautiful and rapid 
growing climber and valuable alike for the shade it affords and 
the bltjssonis it produces 10 
AQUILEQIA. (Columbine.) Hardy PerentiiaL Charming, 
hardy plants growing from 1 to 3 feet high, bearing in countless 
numbers through May and June their exquisite blossoms of clear 
blue, white, rose, yellow, purple striped, etc. 
I. Chrysantha. (Golden Spurred.) Bright golden yellow; 3 
feet high ■ „5 
J. Chrysantha Alba. (White Spurred.) A beautiful pure 
white variety 10 
3- Coerulea. (Rocky Mountain Columbine.) violet blue 
and white; 2 feet 10 
Qlandulo^a. Lovely shade of light blue and pure white; 
.10 
4. aiandulo.sa. Lovelv shade of light blue and pure w 
2 feet 
5. Single. All colors mixed; 2 feet . . .05 
6. Double. All colors mixed os 
ARABIS ALPINA. (Rock Cress.) H.-irdv Perennial. The carlVe.st! 
prettiest spring flower. The spreading tufts are densely clothed 
with neat, bright leaves and covered with a sheet of pure white 
flowers f(s soon as the snow disappears to 
ARQEnONE QRANDIFLORA. (Prickly Poppy.) Annuai!""Rel 
markably distinct plants, both in flower aiid foli.-ige. Their 
large, white, poppy-like flowers are effective in the border os 
ARNBBIA CORNUTA. Annu.al. It blooms with profusion the 
whole summer. Beautiful flowers, % of an inch across, of a rich 
primrose yellow, marked with 5 black spots; the spots change 
on the second day to a rich maroon, and on the third day van- 
ish, leaving the flower a clear, bright yellow .". . IE 
ARISTOLOCHIA SIPHO. (Dutchman's Pipe.) Perennial. One of 
the hardiest and best climbers, with large, heart-shaped leaves. .10 
BALSAMS. (Lady's Slipper.) Annual An old and favorite gar- 
den flower, producingjts gorgeous masses of beautiful, brilliant 
colored double flowers in the jireatest profusion; of easy culture; 
succeedsin a good, rich soil. 
Double Camella Flowered. Finest mixed 
Solferino. Spotted red and white. Very showy 
Rose. Beautiful pink shaded to rose ." .10 
White Perfection. The largest flowering white .10 
nARQUERITE CARNATION. 
Haiden's Blush. Pink 
Scarlet. Handsome shade 
of rich scarlet. Brilliant 
nixed. This mixture includes many choice varieties and wi'li furnisii 
a charming display 
Imperlal-nixed. In this mi.xture will be found ail the iatest varto 
in this class of flowers. Blossoms arc extra large and of the most 
beautiful shaiies imaginable. Our imperial strain we obtained from 
a leading flower seed .specialist in Europe, and we believe w ill pro- 
il'lH'^.'iiiiv? .Ji^.y^ blossoms than any other strain ever offered 
BALLOON VINE. (I.ovc in a Puff.) Annual. A rapid crowing 
o A"i!i-'i='. ?''r'TSA\'l'i^= vessels look like miniature balloons 
BAPTISIA AUSTRALIS. (False Indigo.) Hardy Perennial. A beauti- 
tul herbaceous plant, producing pea-shajwd flower" 
BARTONIA AUREA. Annual. Produces showv golden veiiovv iiowl 
ers above Its gray and downy thistle-like foliage ". 
BEGONIA. Tender perennial. A beautiful tribe of plants, respicn- 
dent during the summer with their flowers of various shades of scar- 
let, crimson, rose, etc., and continuing in bloom until frost 
Giant Flowering nixed. Our choicest seed 
Vernon. .\ grand bedding variety [ '....[[ 
Tuberous Rooted. Single flowering mixed 
Tuberou.s Rooted. Double flowering mixed 
Tuberous Rooted. Single and double mixed 
Rex Hybrida. Variegated foliage for pot culture 
BIDENS ATROSANGUINEUS. (Dahlia Zimpani.) Annual. Hand- 
some, rapid growing plants with beautiful, dark purplish crimson 
"J"" summer months. 
BIGNONIA GRANDIFLORA. (Trumpet Creeper.) Hardy I'erennial. A 
climber of rapid and luxuriant growth; handsome, large clusters of 
orange red flowers 
BRIZA MAXIHA. Annual. This is one of the iiiost ijeautiiiii a 
Sn'^.V,"" grasses and very desirable for making into wreaths, etc.. 
BROWALLIA. (Amethyst.) Annuals. Handsome annuals, with 
flowers completely studding the bushy plants during the summer. 
Alixed Colors 
Spcciosa Viajor. Individual flowers are fuilv 1 iiich across,' of ri^^ 
<ligo blue; plant 1 foot high; bushy " 
Jainesoni. Large, yellow blos.sonis 
BRVONOPSIS. Annual. A beautiful summer climber, witii piiiiiiat" 
leaves. Its yellow flowers are followed by pretty, cherry-like, green 
P'pifxAVioc* "^I'k^.^S^ii'M^^^ scarlet marbled w'ith white 
CENTAUREA MARGUERITE. Annual. Distinct from all other Cen- 
taure.TS and undoubtedly one of the most beautiful flowers of late 
introduction. The plants are easily raised from seed, and grow to 
a height of from l,"? to 18 inches. The charming white flowers arc 
4.1, -It , produced on long stems and are very desirable for bouquets, etc., as 
they will keep f-or quite a while after being cut. We offer seed imported direct by 
ourselves Irom Europe where this variety oriirinated 
nARQUERITE CARNATIONS. (See cut.) Tender pere'nniai;'Th'eseare"des;ryedi 
the most popular carnations with the amateur, as they begin flowering in a few 
weeks from time of sowing. The strain offered is semi-dwarf, robust habit, requir- 
ing no artiftcial support, and produces on long, strong stems an abund 
J.V^'L' ''""'>'e, beautifully fringed, highly scented flowers. 
nixed colors 
CALLIOPSli. Annu,-il. These beautifui '•Brigiit E^-cs'''ai-'e sh^^^ 
annuals with large, bright flowers borne in great profusion all summer long. 
Golden Wave. (See cut ) A most beautiful and showv plant, producing its 
deeply fringed golden-yellow flowers in the greatest profusion the entire summer. 
It IS a flower that is sure to please everyone with its rapid growth, bright, showv 
blossoms and abundance of bloom. We cannot too highly recommend this little 
beauty to our friends 
Crimson Beauty 
Single Mixed. Double nixed 
GIANT G()LDEN COREOPSIS. A graceful and profiise Woijiiii'iig pl'a^^^^ 
Iv beautiUil flowers of a rich golden color 
}i Apcirki'ii i'^''??,^'/^?^^'?''-', An"""'- ^ beautiful aiinii'ai with tassel V/iteliioysoms 
CALENDULA. (Pot Mangold.) Annual. Showv, free flowering hardv annuals, 
grrwing in any good garden soil, producing a fine effect in beds or mixed borders 
and continuing in bloom until killed by frost. 
Meteor. Large, double yellow, .stripetl with orange 
1' Prince of Orange. Resembles Meteor, but is much darker 
^ Mixed 
CALLIRHOE PEDATA. (Poppy M.-illow.) Annuai. This grows to a heigiiii'of ifi 
?aIaJ1\S oiV.VV'S.']rf.''A'iS"^'''^''"^^^ colored purple blossoms with adistinct white eve. 
S S'.l?,.'^?,^.^'^- Annual. A desirable climlwr of rapid growth " 
CANNAS NAMED VARIETIES. These were gathered from our Canna field at Mayfield farm 
and are collected from the choicest named varieties. As a rule the seed from best named 
fii rc«^i°Iff. f"" ^'''■"'t'fs similar to the parent plant . ... 
1,. ii, , T^;?^" ''^''""^ perennial. A most beautiful class of plants with curiously formed, delicate^ 
}-^A ^iV>^S,■,^'?*''°'"''• common mxed.isc Hybrida Grand Mixed 
CAHPANULA. (Canterbury Bells.) Biennial. Bcauliful little plants bearing a great profusion of 
ticll shaped flowers, in all the various shades of blue, purple, lilac and white. 
Double Mixed, Single Mixed 
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