CURRIE BROTHERS' HORTICULTURAL GUIDE. 



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LETTUCE. 



German, Lattich. French, Laittie. 



The Lettuce is universally grown by all those who have gardens. It is of 

 :asy growth and will thrive in any ordinary garden soil. Sow thinly in rows 

 me foot apart, and when largo enough thin out the plants so as to leave room 

 or growth. 



JJ by mail in quantities of ]4 lb. or upioards, postage must be added at the rede of 

 : eis. per lb. 



Early Curled 

 S i m p s o n — 

 This variety 

 does not head, 

 hut forms a 

 compact, close 

 mass of leaves. 

 Pkt., 5 cts.; 

 oz., 10 cts.; % 

 lb., ?0 cts.; 1 

 lb 90 



Black Seeded 

 S i m p s o n — 



The main forc- 

 ing variety in 

 this section; it 

 does not head 

 but forms a 

 compact mass 

 BLACK SEED SIMPSON. of leaves, and 



differs in being lighter colored ; stands the summer heat well, and is 

 nearly double the size of the Curled Simpson, Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 



14 lb., 30 cts.; lib $1.00 



'lie Deacon— Forms a very large solid head, very crispy and tender ; 

 keeps well during the hot summer months. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; ^ 



lb., 80 cts ; 1 lb 1.00 



enver Market — An excellent forcing variety, color light green, heads 

 large and solid, tine flavor, slow to run to seed. Pkt, 5 cts.; oz., 20 



cts.; 141b., 50 cts.; 1 lb 1.50 



;t. liouis Butter— A ftivorite Market Gardeners' variety. Forms a large 

 solid head, is very crisp and tender and withstands the summer heat 



admirably. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., lOcts.; 14 lb., 30 cts.; lib 1.00 



■rand Rapids— A desirable forcing Lettuce ; very crisp and tender and 

 keeps a long time from wilting when cut. It is also a good open- 

 ground variety. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz.,20cts; Vi'lb.. 50 cts.;^l lb 1.50 



I/arge White SuuvnierCab- 

 bage— A good summer 

 variety; heads of good size, 

 close and well formed. Pkt., 

 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; % lb., SO 



cts.; 1 lb 1.00 



Yellow Seeded Butter — A 

 very distinct sort, forming a 

 large, dense, yellow head, 

 very crisp and tender, and 

 excellent in flavor. Pkt., 5 

 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; ]4, lb., 30 



cts.; lib 1.00 



Defiance — This variety as a 

 long-keeping sort is unex- 

 celled. It forms a good head, 

 and remains crisp and ten- 

 der throughout the entire 

 season. The leaves are a beautiful light green color. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 



lOcts.; 14, lb., 30 cts.; lib 1.00 



ioston Market — A superb variety; grows very compact, and is beauti- 

 fully white and crisp. Pkt.,5cts.; oz.,10cts.; ]4\h., 30cts.; lib 1.00 



B u 1 1 e r c u|p — A new 

 early variety forming 

 solid heads of remark- 

 able tenderness and 

 delicacy of ilavor. It 

 is equally good for 

 winter and summer 

 growth. Pkt., 5 cts.; 

 oz., 15 cts.; % lb., 40 



cts.; lb 1.25 



Henderson's New 

 York — A good sum- 

 mer sort, slow to run 

 to seed. Pkt., 5 cts.; 

 oz., 15 cts.; ]4 lb,, 40 

 cts.; lib 1.25 



DEFIANCE LETTUCE. 



BOSTON .MAKKET. 



Oak Leaved — The leaves of this variety are shaped like those of the oak 

 tree. It forms a compact head, crisp and tender, and of good flavor. 

 Slow to run to seed. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 1^ lb., 40 cts.; 1 lb....!. ..$1.25 



Tennis Ball (Black Seeded)— Forms a close, hard head, with a few outer 



leaves. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz.,10cts.; !41b., 30 cts.; 1 lb 1.00 ' 



Black Seeded Butter— Similar to Tennis Ball, but larger. Pkt., 5 cts.; 



oz. , 10 cts. ; 14 lb. , 30 cts. ; 1 lb ] . OO 



Currie's Prize Head — For general use no Lettuce has ever given such 

 universal satisfaction. It forms a large close head, very crisp and 

 tender, and of excellent flavor, and has the faculty of keeping its good 

 qualities throughout the entire season. We recommend this as one of 

 the best for family use. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 54 lb- > 40 cts.; 1 lb 1.25 



Brown Dutch— A very desirable variety for winter use; it forms a large, 

 solid head, the inner leaves of which are very sweet and tender. Pkt., 

 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 1^ lb., 30 cts.; 1 lb l.OO 



Boston Curled— A handsome variety much used for garnishing; early 



and of good quality. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; !4 lb., 30 cts.; 1 lb 1.00 



Hanson — A very fine heading variety of large size. The heads are very 

 solid, sweet, tender and crisp throughout, and entirely free from any 

 bitter taste. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 30 cts.; 1 lb 1.00 



Salamander — A very fine summer variety, forming fair-sized, compact 



head.s. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 14 lb.. 30 cts.; 1 lb 1.00 



Satisfaction — A comparatively irew variety; forms large heads; very ten- 

 der and crisp. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 14 lb., 30 cts.; 1 lb 1.00 



Drumhead, or Malta — Heads very large, crisp, tender; one of the best 



summer varieties. Pkt. , 5 cts. : oz. , 10 cts. ; !4 lb. , 25 cts. ; 1 lb 90 



All the Year Round — A hardy, compact growing variety, with small 

 close heads of a dark-green color. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 30 

 cts.; lib 90 



Hardy Green Winter— One of the best winter varieties; forms a solid 



head. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 14 lb., 35 cts.; 1 lb l.OO 



Green Fringed— This variety is beautifully cut and fringed, and iur- 

 nishes an abundance of tender leaves, fit for use nearly all the .sum- 

 mer. Pkt, Sets.; oz., 10 cts.; }4 lb.; 30 cts.; 1 lb 90 



Silver Ball — Forms a solid head of a silvery white color. Pkt, 5 cts., 



oz., 15 cts.; !4 lb., 40 cts.; lib 1.25 



Big Boston — Forms a large solid head. Pkt., 5 cts.: oz., 10 cts.; J^' lb., 35 

 cts.;l lb 1.25 



Tomhannock — A handsome earlv variety, very crisp and tender. Pkt.. 



5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 1^ lb., 40 cts.; 1 lb 1.25 



Giant White Cos— The largest and most deliciousof all the Cos varieties. 



Heads solid and crisp. Pkt, 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 14 lb., 40 cts.; 1 lb 1.25 



LEEK. 



German, Lauch. 

 French, Poireau. 



In our opinion, the 

 Leek does not receive 

 the attention it de- 

 serves. It is easily 

 cultivated, and is a 

 valuable addition to 

 the vegetable generally 

 used in soups, etc. 

 Sow early in spring, 

 and when about six 

 inches high transplant 

 into rows about tea 

 inches apart each way, 

 and as deep hs po.ssible, 

 to perfect the blanch- 

 ing process. The richer 

 the soil, the finer the 

 Leeks will grow. 



If by mail in quanti- 

 ties of )4. lb, and up- 

 wards, postage must be 

 added at the rate of 8 

 cents per poimel. 



1 OS. to 100 ft. of drill. 



Large American 

 Flag — A favorite mar- 

 ket variety. Pkt., 5 

 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; % lb., 

 30 cts.; 1 lb., .51.00. 



MUSSELBUP.G LEEK. 



Musselburg, or Scotch Champion— Grows to a large size. Pkt., 5 cts.; 



oz.,20cts.; 141b., 60cts.: lib $1.75 



Large Rouen— An excellent large variety. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz.,20cts.; 14 



lb., 60 cts.; lib 1.75 



