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MAY'S CATALOGUE OF NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS, BULBS. PLANTS AND FRUITS. 
Improved Russian Mulberry, ^f^'^ 
An ornamental, hardy, fruit-bearing tree for America Suit- 
able for all sections of this country. Fruit larger than 
blackberries and of delicious flavor. This valuahle fruit 
and ornamental tree was broiiKht to this country from 
Western Russia by the Mennonitcs. The tree i.s a verv 
rapid Krower. It grows to be very large, often reachink 
the heiKht of fifty teet, and from three to five feet in 
diameter, and is perfectly hardy. It commences to bear 
when only two years old, and is a prolific bearer, the 
iruit bemg larger than the average blackberry. Thev 
have a fine aromatic flavor and sub-aeid sweet taste 
and are used for dessert as we use blackberries or raspl 
berries. I'ine healthy slock which will fruit in a vear or 
two. ISC each, 2 for 2sc. 
STRAWBERRIES. 
Tliese delight in good, rich, moist soil, but -will grow 
on any soil cap;ible of growing good general crops. Bv 
planting early, iileaiuni and late -varieties, the grower is 
supplied with fruit the entire sea.son. The soil should be 
thoroughly pulverized and well prepared for planting. 
As a fertilizer we recommend well rotted barhvard 
manure as superior to all others. 
For field culture plant in rows 3% feet apart each 
way 18 inches apart in the rows. For garden culture 
18 inches apart each wav leaving a pathway everv 
third row. After the ground is frozen in the fall c<;ver with 
leaves, straw or litter, which remove in spring before growth 
commences. 
Strawberries are all perfect or imperfect. In other 
words male or female. Varieties marked X are imperfect 
and destitute of pollen and must be planted near perfect 
flowering varieties, or they will be barren of fruit. Prices 
unless otherwise noted, zgc per doz., oi jo for 6oc by mail 
hor prices by express see page 109. 
X Van Oemfln Most prolific bearer. Fruit of 
, fr l-'CHIdH. beautiful, 
valu.-ible as a shipper. Ripens early. 
X Warfield ^""^ best and most profitable 
»T**"»«V-1". varieties yet introduced. The plant is 
strong and vigorous in growth, clean and healthy in 
foliage. The fruit is of large .-ize, beautiful apiiearance, 
delicious flavor, firm texture rendering it unsurpassed 
for ship]>ing purposes. 
Bederwood. 
A stocKy rouust plant, perfectly healthy and entirely free 
from rust and blight. An enormous vielder producing'large. 
round, perlectly lormcd berries, of a light scarlet color "and fine flavor. Mod- 
erately firm, but not as good a shipper as some other sorts. 
X Crescent ^'""^ favorite seem to retain its popularity and 
T^*^^*^***-* leadership with the great mass of fruit growers. It is verv 
hardy and prolific. 
Enhance Flantsvery hardy, vigorous and productive. Fruit of good 
_ size and firm making it a valuable market and shipping varicts 
X tlireka ' cut.) This is a woiulerfullyhardv, vigorous, variety possessiii;; 
, ■,, . . T many points of merit. In fields where other varieties were totally 
killed by frost, this sort produced a full crop of good fruit. The fruit is very large 
<>t a beautiful bright crimson color, of firm texture and most delicate flavor 
taten raw or for preserves, it has no superior and for shipping purposes it is uii 
surpassed. It ripens very late and this fact alone should recommend it to all wlio 
*rro«' lor the market. It invariably commands a much higher price than iiiv 
other sorttmd should be extentsively planted. ' 
Cllen rlarV Berries of largest size often flattened, bright red on surface, 
" light red in center, sweet, rich and of good flavor. Season, 
medium to late. The plant is very vigorous, and productive. An excellent variety 
for the home garden. 
X Haverland '-'■"""^'l many to be the most productive variety ever in- 
, trodueed. The plant is very vigorous in growth jind clear 
and healthy in foliage. The fruit is 01 
large si/e. light color and good flavor, 
w'll not stand long shipments, but for horn 
use or near by markets it is unsurpassed. 
I rtVf^'i"'!' '^^'^ plant is a nice strong 
grower, with bright clean 
foliage. It is very productive, ripens mid- 
season and continues in fruit a long time. 
The berries are of medium size, conical, 
bright crimson, very firm and of excellent 
quality. It is particularly valuable for 
[canning and for shipping purposes as it re- 
I tains its form an<l color a long time. 
Michel's Early. 
I The fruit is small, but of delicious flavor. 
The plant is a strong grtiwer. An excellent 
sort for fertilizing imperfect varieties and 
particularly v.-iluable on that account. 
Dif\ Early, large, good flavor, and 
on account of its large grown 
calyx makes a most beautiful fruit in 
the box. 
Snlendid '''''^ plant is a heallhv 
.-^l^iVi^iiuiu. luxuriant grower and bears 
abundantl.v. The fruit is of large size, above 
the average in quality and njipear- 
ance, very firm and can be shipped long dis- 
tances. It is valuable both for home 
use or market. Ripens second early 
See General Price List page 109. 
