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LETTUCE, — Continued, 



Wheeler's Tom Thumb.— This is 



a distinct, small, hard and sure-heading 

 variet}-. Planted earh- in the Spring in the 

 open ground the plants make solid little 

 heads, early and uniformly. When grown 

 under glass in the Winter the heads are 

 nearly three times the size, with iinely 

 blanched centres of a rich buttery j'ellow. 

 While too small for some markets, it is a 

 splendid variety for home use. Pkt., 5c.; 

 oz., 15c.; i lb., 30c.; lb., $1.00. 



- — Black-Seeded Tennis Ball.— An 

 extremely hardy variet}' producing heads 

 nearly twice as large as those of the White- 

 Seeded Tennis Ball. It is excellent for 

 planting outdoors in the early Spring and 

 Fall. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c. ; ilb., 80c.; lb., 

 $1.00. 

 t^JBig Boston.— This is a fine forcing 



, variet}- for cold frames during the Winter 

 months, as it produces heads of very large 

 size, often twelve inches or more across, 

 ' and succeeds better in a cooler temperature 

 than most forcing strains. The large heads 

 are beautifully blanched and of superior 

 quality. It also heads well in the open 

 ground during cool weather of Spring and 

 Fall, and has lately, become popular in the 

 South to grow for shipping North. Our 

 seed is an extra selected strain of the true 

 stock. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15c.; Jib, 30c.; lb., 

 $1.00. 



— Improved Big- Boston. — This is a 

 selection bred from the much favorite Big 

 Boston, heads of equal size and quality, but 

 fully ten daj'S earlier, which is a very impor- 

 tant item in a forcing lettrice. Oz., iJOc; 

 i lb., 75c. 

 p^<<Baltimore Oak-Leafed. — This differs from all 

 other varieties in the fact of its having oak-shaped leaves, 

 which are very tender and crisp, one of the best to with- 

 stand the Summer heat. Package, 5c.; oz., 15c ; J lb., SOc; 

 lb., $1.00. 



■-Es- Black-Seeded Simpson.— The most popular sort 

 of all the non-heading varieties. One of the best for iise 

 under glass as well as for early outdoor planting. The 

 plants form large, loose heads, outer leaves a light, }-ellow- 

 ish green, with inner leaves blanched almost white. Re- 

 sists the heat and remains long in a good edible condition. 

 Pkt., 5c.; Jib , 30c.; lb., 90c. 



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Thick-Head Yellow. 



^^ew Triumph. — A .small qviantity of seed which 

 we offered only last season and from which we have re- 

 ceived the most enthusiastic reports, first appeared' in 

 the form of a single sport plant in a bed of Defiance, re- 

 sembling this variety in size and shape. The large showy 

 heads are of a beautiful light-yellow and are of rich but- 

 tery flavor. It has not only proven to be the best Sum- 

 mer variety, but we find this one of the most desirable to 

 grow in a cool greenhouse or cold frame for use during 

 Winter and early Spring, it being very sure heading and 

 of superior flavor. Package, 5c , oz , 15c ; J lb , 50c.; lb. 

 $1.50. 



Thick-Head Yellow. — As its name indicates, this 

 new Lettuce grows a remarkably solid head, much like a 

 Cabbage. It defies rain and bad weather, therefore is a sure 

 grower, as well as a rapid one. This quick growth gives 

 exceeding tenderness and fresh, good flavor to its pretty 

 light green leaves. Pkt., 5c.; i lb., 35c.; lb., $1.00. 

 ""^ Salamander. — {Seed Black) .— A very bright green 

 and attractive variety. It forms large, solid heads, com- 

 posed of thick, smooth, very tender leaves, the inner ones 

 finely blanched and all of the finest quality. It remains a 

 longtime in head before running to seed. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 

 loc; ilb., 35c.; lb., $1.00. 



Improved New York. 



-*— Improved New York, or "Wonderful."— 



Plants of extra large growth, producing heads of immense 

 size under favorable conditions. We have had reports from 

 our customers of plants measuring fifteen inches in diame- 

 ter, with heads as large as small cabbages, and closely 

 folded. Inner portion is beautifully blanched, and stands 

 for a considerable time before running to seed. Outer 

 leaves a deep, rich green. We offer an extra choice strain. 

 Pkt., 5c.; oz., 1.5c.; i lb., 35c.; lb., $1.00. 



