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GARDEN SEEDS
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ICEBERG — Forms a compact head with larg-e main ribs
which curve inwards, protecting' the center, so that it
is always thoroughly blanched, remaining crisp and
tender at all times. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; % lb., 40c;
lb., $1.50.
Black-Seeded Simpson — A compact loose-leaved variety,
largely used for forcing. Color light green. Pkt., 5c;
oz., 15c; % lb., 40c; lb., *1.40.
GRAND RAPIDS — Extra Selected — A favorite forcing va-
riety, forming a compact mass of loose leaves. Pkt.,
5c; oz., 15c; % lb., 40c; lb., $1.50.
BIG BOSTON — Forms very large solid heads, good either
for forcing or outdoors. Pkt., 5c; oa., 15c; % lb., 40c;
lb., $1.50.
MAY KING — Grows rapidly, forming large heads, very
tender and sweet. The outer leaves are tinged brown,
heart rich yellow. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; % lb., 40c;
lb., $1.50.
Mignonette — Heads small, firm and solid. Outside bronze
green, inside creamy white. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; % lb..
40c., lb., $1.40.
Hanson — Heads large and solid, crisp and sweet. Pkt.,
5c; oz., 15c; % lb., 40c; lb.. $1.25.
Golden Queen — Forms solid golden-yellow heads, very
tender. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; % lb., 40c; lb., $1.40.
Grand Rapids Lettuce.
LETTUCE
Sow in shallow drills 1 ft. apart and thin out the plants to 4 inches
apart in the row, and 8 inches for the heading varieties. The soil
should be rich and friable to promote rapid growth.
1 oz. to 300 feet of drill.
All Seasons — A splendid mid-summer variety, forming large solid
heads of broad, thick leaves, light green outside, the inner leaves
being blanched creamy-yellow, crisp and tender and of a delicale
buttery flavor. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; % lb., 40c; lb., $1.35.
California Cream Butter Royal Summer Cabbage — Heads large and
solid, the outer leaves being deep green, slightly mottled brown.
The inner leaves are thick, rich, yellow, crisp and tender and of
excellent flavor. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; % lb., 40c; lb., $1.25.
NEW YORK (Wonderful) — Grow^s to an immense size, the heads
being closely folded and solid, crisp and tender. An excellent
summer sort. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; % lb., 70c; lb., $2.50.
Wayahead — An extra firm heading sort of excellent quality. The
outer leaves are light green, with the inner head blanched to a
buttery yellow. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; % lb., 45e; lb., $1.50.
Roinain Lettuce.
YELLOW SEEDED BUTTER — Forms large, yellowish
green heads, exceedingly crisp and tender. Pkt., 5c;
oz., 15c; % lb., 40c; lb., $1.40.
Immensity — Heads very large and solid, alw^ays tender
and sweet and slow^ to run to seed. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c;
% lb., 40c; lb., $1.40.
Trianon Cos (Romaine) — The long, narrow leaves form a
close upright head, very sweet and tender. Pkt., 5c;
oz., 15c; % lb., 40c; lb., $1.25.
May King Lettuce.
ABRIDGED LIST OF LETTUCE.
All tbe Year Round.
Boston Market. Early Curled Simpson. Deacon.
St. Louis Butter. Prize Head. Salamander.
Any of the above, pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; % lb., 40c;
1 lb., $1.25.