16 J. MANNS & CO., Forrest and Hillen Sts., Baltimore, Md. 
SUPERIOR VEGETABLE SEEDS 
LETTUCE 
1 ounce to 2,500 plants; 3 lbs. per acre. 
Lettuce to be at its best should be grown rapidly, hence the 
soil should be made as rich and friable as possible by liberal 
manuring and thorough preparation. For early crop sow’in a 
seed-bed in September or October and protect through the 
winter with told frames, which should be removed as soon as 
danger of severe freezing is past. Lettuce in the open ground 
will stand some freezing but is killed by prolonged frost or 
frequent freezing and thawing. The seed may also be sown in- 
hotbeds in March, and the plants, if well hardened, may usually 
be set in the open ground in April, maturing a crop much earlier 
than complete open ground cultivation would produce. If, 
however, it is not convenient to get the plants started either 
in the fall or early spring in hotbeds, the seed may be sown in 
open ground from the middle of April until July, selecting va- 
rieties suitable for the season. 
The plants should stand 8 to 10 inches apart in the rows, and 
the rows should be about 18 inches apart. 
D Extremely early, compact cabbage or head- 
May King ing Sarieey forming very firm heads of 
medium size and excellent quality. Cclor light yellowish- 
green, tinged with reddish-brown when mature. Inner leaves 
blanch rich golden-yellow, very tender and buttery. Pkt.. 
10c; oz., 15c; 14 Ib., 40c; Ib., $1.25. 
Unrivalled 
: This lettuce might well be called an Im- 
Unrivalled proved Big Bostcn. Its usefulness and 
value are identically the same as Big Boston, but it is preferred 
by market gardeners because of its being a solid green color 
with no brownish tinge at the border of the leaves; its heads 
are larger and of better appearance than Big Boston. Pkt., 
10c; oz., 20c; 14 Ib., 60c; Ib., $2.00. 
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ener, who for several years past has supplied the earliest and 
finest Butterhead Lettuce to the Baltimore market. In com- 
parison with May King, it is earlier and free from the red 
tint; the outer leaves are a light green, with the entire head 
fully blanched to a rich buttery yellow tint, which makes it 
so attractive. Oz., 20c; 14 Ib., 50c; Ib., $1.50. 
: This is a standard variety 
Large White Loaf among truckers for planting 
early in the fall to stand out over winter. It is an exceedingly 
early heading variety, compact, tender, solid head and of 
fine quality. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 14 lb., 40c; lb., $1.25. 
New York or ‘‘Wonderful’’? 3B yaricty 3s 
the famous ‘Iceberg’ of California, truly a wonderful lettuce. 
Plants of extra large growth, producing heads of immense 
size under favorable conditions. Inner portion is beautifully 
blanched and stands for a considerable time before running 
to seed. Outer leaves a deep, rich green. Pkt.. 10c; oz., 
25c; 14 Ib., 75c; Ib., $2.50. 
Tuccorado 
Being of very vigorous and hardy nature, 
Tuccorado this variety is especially desirable for fall 
or early spring sowing. Large handsome heaas, solid, crisp 
and of superb quality. The strain is well established and we 
do not hesitate to strongly recommend this dependable sort 
to the most critical market gardeners and private growers. 
Oz., 20c; 14 Ib., 60c; 1b., $2.00. 
Grand Rapids As a lettuce for greenhouse forcing 
this variety undoubtedly stands at 
the head of the list, being of quick growth, hardy, little liable 
to rot and remaining in condition several days after being fit 
to cut. The plant is upright and forms a loose cluster of large, 
thin, bright green leaves, savoyed, finely crimped at edges. 
The leaves do not wilt quickly after cutting, so that the va- 
riety will stand shipping long distances better than most sorts. 
Very attractive and desirable for garnishing. Pkt., 10c; 
oz., 15c; 14 Ib., 40c; Ib., $1.25. 
Earliest ‘‘Wayahead”’ Shows a remarkable com- 
: bination of earliness, firm 
heading character, handsome appearance and fine quality. 
In cold frames early in the spring and in the open ground— 
in spring, summer and early fall months—it has proven to be 
the very earliest and surest heading of all early lettuces. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 14 Ib., 40c; Ib., $1.25. 
Black Seeded Big Boston In comparison with 
: Big Boston, the 
leaves are a trifle smaller and rather lighter shade of green with 
less color on edges, producing larger solid heads, which are 
always tender and crisp, more compact and will stand ship- 
ping better. Excellent for forcing or growing in the open 
ene spring or fall. Pkt.,10c; oz., 15c; 14 Ib., 40c; Ib., 
New York or Wonderful 
