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MAY'S CATALOGUE OP KORTHERN GROWN SEEDS, BULBS. PLAXTS AND FRUITS. 
OUR NURSERY DEPARTMENT. 
sections of the country. Our sona^dcnZftl^^e^p^^^ "Soro^s wniters without injury will thrive and do well in all 
North. All varieties of fruit will not'tlu- 
th ose t hat we J^^row ourselves aiul 
in our latitude, 
, , . , , , peaches, pears and qiiince.s tiein 
-cs aiul whieh have proven hardy and prolilic with u: 
r prairie j 
notable exception. Consequently we list only 
Our Nurseries have been care 
fully inspected and found free 
from insect pests and diseases as 
will be seen by the accompany- 
ing certificate, ^.r^-- 
DIVISION 
MINNESOTA EXPERIMENTAL STATION 
OF HORTICULTURE. 
This Is to certify that on November 14, 1001 the 
stock in the Nursery of L. L. May ik Co., at the Hay- 
field Nurseries situated at Lakeland, Washington Co 
State of .Minnesota, was duly examined and It was 
found apparently free in all respects so far as can be 
determined by inspection from any contagious or 
Infectious plant disease, or diseases or the San Jo.se 
.scale, or other dangerously injurious insect, pest 
or pests. 
R. S. MACKINTOSH, Asst, in Horticulture. 
„ , . . . Acting inspector of Nurseries. 
Void after Aufi^ust I, IQ02. 
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 15th day of 
November, A. D. 1001. 
JNO. A. WE, Notary Public. Ramsey Co., Minn. 
Wealthy. 
BISMARCK. 
PeerlfSC Origrlnatcd in RieeCountv, Minnesota, 
, by J. a. Miller, a seedling of either 
D-.iehess or Wealthy. The fruit is Lirge, round, well 
colored and first ciass for either cookinK or eating. The 
tree is a good grower, with a heavv, dark green foliage 
and conies into bearing early. 30c each. 
Wolf l?ivff" Anew and be.-iutiful variety which 
■ • originated near Wolf River,"wiscon. 
sin. The tree is a strong grower, and an early and 
abundant bearer. Fruits of largest size, greeni,sh vellow. 
heavily shaded with crimson. Keeps till Feb. 25c each. 
Originated at Lake Minnetonk.i. One 
of the best trefcs for general planting we 
know of. As hardy as an oak, withstanding all condi- 
tions of climate, soil, etc., with great vigor. The tree 
is a fine upright grower which comes into bearing early 
and produces immense crops of fruit. Fruit large, dark 
crimson, flesh crisj), sub-.icid, white tinged red, of un- 
surpassed quality. 20c each. 
Yellow Transparent, t^-;^^,^^^^ 
roundish, oblate, slightly conical, skin pale yellow when 
fully matured, Hesh tender, juicy, sprightly sub-acid; a 
free grower. 35c each. 
r h 1 s^^m^rTidTi^^n^^n^pI^^^a? 
to come from .New Zeal.'iiid. Us chief 
value is its e.irly fruiting, color, appearance and perfect 
hardiness. A little tree not over a foot high has been 
known to bear a large apple a few months after plant- 
ing. The apples are of very large size and beautiful rich 
golden yellow color, and of the most distinct and delicious 
flavor. Fine for plantin.g in boxes or in the garden. 
30c each, three for 730. 
Cero Collection of Choice Apples. 
All perfectly hardy; early and prolific bearers; trees of 
clean vigorous growth and fine form, producing choice 
fruit ripening from early summer till late winter. 
These six hardy Ironclad trees for $1.25 postpaid. 
Duchess of Oldenburg, ylarst^i"'"? 
in the Northwest this is acknowledged to be the b»st 
late summer or early autumn apple ever introduced. 
It is of medium to large size, round, streaked red and 
yellow, tender, juicy and pleasant. Bears shipping 
well and is unsurpassed for kitchen use. The tree is 
very vigorous, a fine grower and a young and abund- 
ant bearer. Of Russian origin and perfectly hardy. 
25c each. 
(See cut.) Of Russian origin .and a 
perfect iron clad in our nurseries. 
Fruit medium to large, yellowish green, with red stripes, 
and a decided blush on the sunny side. Rich, sub-acid 
flavor. 
Longfield. 
Bismarck. 
LONOPIBLD. 
