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PETER HENDERSON & CO.-VEGETABLE SEEDS. 



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DEFIANCE SUMMER LETTUCE. 



HENDERSON'S NEW YOBE LETTUCE. 



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LAKGE INDIA LETTUCE. 



DRUMHEAD OR MALTA LETTUCE. 



SALAMANDER LETTUCE. 



BROWS DUTCH LETTUCE. 



LETTUCE.-Head Varieties. 



German, Lattich. — French, Laitue. — Spanish, Lechuga. 



1 oz. for 3,000 plants. 



The cultivation of Let f uce is universal by all who have gardens, and from its tractable nature and freedom from 

 nearly all insects and diseases, it is manageable in the hands of every one. For main early crop, seed may 

 be sown in the open ground in the middle of September, and transplanted to cold frames as soon as large enough 

 to handle, being wintered over the same as early Cabbage. In dry, well sheltered spots, by covering with leaves or 

 litter late in the season. Lettuce plants may be saved over the winter without glass covering in southern parts of 

 the country without difficulty. The plants for setting out in spring are also sown in cold frames in February, and 

 in hot-beds In March, and by careful covering up at night make fine plants by April. But for ordinary private 

 use in the summer months, the simplest way is to sow it thinly in rows one foot apart, and thin out the plants so 

 they will stand one foot apart. This is easier than transplanting the plants, and if sown every N two or three weeks 

 from middle of April to middle of August, Lettuce may be had in perfection the whole season. 



If by mail in quantities of % lb- an d upward, postage must be added at the rate of 8 cts. per lb. 



BIG BOSTON. (See Novelties, page 11. J 20 cts. pkt. ; 50 cts. oz. ; SI. 50 }i lb. ; S5.00 lb. 



SUNSET. (See Novelties, page 11. J 25 cts. pkt. ; $1.50 oz. ; $5.00 % lb. 



HENDERSON'S NEW YORK. Is of unusual size and solidity of head, with but 

 little tendency to run to seed. We have had it time and again eighteen inches in 

 diameter, and weighing nearly four pounds, with heads almost as solid as an Early 

 Summer Cabbage, which in general form it somewhat resembles. The variety blanches 

 itself naturally, is crisp, tender and of excellent flavor, and always free from bitterness. 

 The outside color is distinct in shade from any other Lettuce that we are familiar with, 

 being a clear, deep apple green, while on the inside the color is yellowish white. It is 

 not a forcing variety, but it is certainly one of the best varieties for summer use ever 

 introduced. (See cut.) 10 cts. pkt. ; 20 cts. oz. ; 60 cts. % lb. ; $2.00 lb. 



DEFIANCE SUMMER. This is a large growing Summer Cabbage Lettuce, which in our 

 trial grounds we have found to be unexcelled as a long standing sort. The leaves are 

 of light green color, and it remains for a long season tender and crisp, and is especially 

 adapted for use in private gardens. Those of our customers who grow it are certain to 

 be well pleased with it. (See cut.) 10 cts. pkt. ; 20 cts. oz. ; 60 cts. % lb. ; S2.00 lb. 



DRUMHEAD OR MALTA. Heads very large, crisp, tender, and of good flavor ; one of 

 the best summer varieties. (See cut.) 5 cts. pkt. ; 20 cts. oz. ; 50 cts. J4 lb- ; SI. 50 lb. 



Early Prize Head. Forms a mammoth plant, in which even the outer leaves are crisp and 

 tender, and remain so throughout the season. 5c. pkt. ; 20c. oz. ; 50c. % lb. ; $1.50 lb. 



BLACK SEEDED BUTTER. Similar to Tennis Ball, but larger. Used extensively as an 

 out-door variety. 10 cts. pkt. ; 20 cts. oz. ; 50 cts. J£ lb. ; SI. 50 lb. 



LARGE INDIA. Withstands summer heat better than most kinds ; forms an immense 

 solid head. (See cut.) 5 cts. pkt. ; 20 cts. oz. ; 50 cts. J4 lb. ; $1.50 lb. 



YELLOW SEEDED BUTTER. This withstands summer heat well, and remains in head 

 long before running to seed. It is a very distinct sort, making a large, dense yellow 

 head, very crisp and tender, and excellent in flavor. Its beautiful yellow heart gives it 

 a very handsome appearance. 10 cts. pkt. ; 20 cts. oz. ; 50 cts. J^ lb. ; SI. 50 lb. 



HANSON. Heads green, with white heart. Large size, crisp and tender. 10 cts. pkt.; 20 

 cts. oz. ; 50 cts. J4 lb. ; S1.50 lb. 



SALAMANDER. A grand Lettuce for summer use, forming good-sized, compact heads. 

 Color, light green outside, and white on the inside. Its great merit, however, is that 

 it will withstand drought and heat, and remain longer in head than any other variety we 

 have ever met with. (See cut.) 10 cts. pkt. ; 20 cts. oz. : 50 cts. y± lb. ; $1.50 lb. 



BROWN DUTCH. Very hardy. One of the best for winter use. (See cut.) 5 cts. pkt. ; 

 20 cts. oz. ; 60 cts. y A lb. ; S2.00 lb. 



DEACON. Next to Salamander, this variety withstands summer heat best, it forms a 

 solid head. Tender and crisp. A very good variety for general use. 10 cts. pkt. ; 20 

 cts. oz. ; 60 cts. y± lb. ; $2.00 lb. 



Hardy Green Winter. One of the best winter varieties, very hardy, and forms a solid 

 head. 5 cts. pkt. ; 20 cts. oz. ; 50 cts. \A lb. ; $1.50 lb. 



Would say that I wish your method of doing business was more generally known amongst our people in country places, feeling assured that many would get a 

 great deal more for their money, and better too. — O. L. Underhill, Brownville, N. Y. 



