MILWAUKEE, 
WISCONSIN 
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Currie’s Grand Rapids Lettuce 
CURRIE’S GRAND RAPIDS 
(Extra Selected Stock ) 
The most popular of all Forcing Lettuce. On account of 
its upright habit of growth it can be grown closer than other 
sorts, and is less liable to rot; the leaves are light yellowish- 
green, excellent for shipping and keep a long time without 
wilting. Pkt., 10c; 1 oz., 15c; 14 lb., 45c; 1 Ib., $1.50 
IMMENSITY 
An enormous Solid-Headed Lettuce, one of the slowest to 
run to seed. Not an early sort, but of great heat-resisting 
qualities. It is tender, crisp and sweet, even to the outside 
leaves. Pkt., 10c; 1 oz., 20c; 14 Ib., 65c; 1 Ib., $2.00. 
ICEBERG 
Forms a compact head with large main ribs which curve 
inwards, protecting the center, so that it is always thoroughly 
blanched, remaining crisp and tender at all times. Pkt., 10c; 
1 oz., 25c;.¥%, Ib., 65c; 1 Ib., $2.00. 
WAYAHEAD 
An extra early, large, solid-headed variety, adapted to cold- 
frame or garden culture. Outside leaves light green, inside 
and heart golden-yellow, crisp and sweet. Pkt., 10c; 1 oz., 
20c; 14 Ib., 65c; 1 Ib., $2.00. 
MAY KING 
Grows rapidly, forming large heads, very tender and sweet. 
The outer leaves are tinged brown, heart rich yellow. Pkt., 
10c; 1 az.. 20c; 1% Ib., 6GOc; 1 Ib., $1.75. 
MARTYNIA 
The seedpods are used for pickling when gathered young 
and tender. Sown in open ground in May in hills 3 feet 
apart each way, or in a hotbed and afterwards transplanted. 
If once planted in the garden voluntary plants are likely to 
spring up the following year from scattered seeds. Pkt., 10c; 
Y% oz., 30c; 1 oz., 50c. 
PURE SPORE CULTURE WHITE 
BOTTLE SPAWN 
This spawn is produced in quart milk jars under sterile 
conditions so that it may be kept indefinitely in the original 
container. One carton equals five bricks of ordinary spawn. 
~ Each container contains full information. Price per carton, 
$1.00; 12 cartons, $10.75; 25 cartons, $21.25. 
If wanted by parcel post, add 10c per carton in the first 
and second zone. 
BLACK SEEDED SIMPSON 
Selected Stock—A favorite forcing variety; forms a com- 
pact mass of leaves and differs in being lighter colored, and 
in nearly double the size of the Curled Simpson. Pkt., 10c; 
1 oz., 25c; 14 lb., 55c; 1 tb., $1.50. 
CURRIE’S PRIZE HEAD 
Forms a large head of loose leaves, bright green in color, 
tinged at the edges with red; very crisp and tender, and of 
excellent flavor, and has the faculty of keeping its good quali- 
ties throughout the entire season. We recommend this as. one 
of the best for family use. Pkt., 10c; 1 oz., 15¢; %4 lb., 40c; 
1 Ib., $1.25. 
EARLY CURLED SIMPSON 
White Seeded. Does not head, but forms compact mass 
of leaves. Pkt., 10c; 1 oz., 15c; 4 Ib., 40c; 1 Ib., $1.35. 
PARIS WHITE COS 
One of the best known. Plants erect, and tightly folded, 
leaves pale green and of good quality, which it retains for a 
long time. Pkt., 10c; 1 oz., 25c; 14 Ib., 45c; 1 Ib., $1.35. 
TRIANON COS 
Sown at the same time as the head Lettuces, this variety 
perfects compact, upright, tightly folded cones within sixty 
days of sowing the seeds. It folds of its own accord, no 
tying being required, and inside leaves bleach naturally to a 
most attractive greenish white. It is an ideal Lettuce for 
sowing again during June for use during August when regular 
head Lettuces will not form solid plants. Pkt., 10c; 1 oz., 
15c; 1% lb., 45c; 1 Ib., $1.35. 
PURE CULTURE MUSHROOM SPAWNS 
Put up in pressed bricks weighing about 114 pounds each 
and prepared as recommended by the U. S. Department of 
Agriculture. 
1 brick to a square yard. 
See parcel post rates if wanted by mail. 
Leaflet, “How to Grow Mushrooms,” furnished with 
each brick of spawn. 
