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Novelty Collection o Lettuce 
GIGANTIC variety, with an 
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99 enormous solid head. We 
were first attracted to this 
eee variety by its enormous size, and 
© were rather surprised to find that 
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such it is, even the outer leaves 
THE LARGEST READ LETTUGE IN THE WORLD ®| being tender. The plant is fully 18 inches in diameter, while the head proper 
P is proportionately large. It is one of the slowest to run up to seed that we have 
| ever seen, and maintains that crispness of texture and sweetness of flavor that 
will surely make it popular. It is an excellent variety for early sowing, as ithas 
good heat-resisting qualities which carry it safely through the most trying sea- 
sons. It is not early, but is absolutely reliable for a late crop at a season when 
other varieties are hard to procure. Price, 15c. pkt., 4 pkts. for 50c. 
OFTEN FOUR TO FIVE FEET IN CIRCUMFERENCE, 
And as good as it is large. 
A Luxuriant Grower, consequently Tender, Sweet and Crisp. 
HENDERSON’S... 
== NEW LEMUGE 
“PREGOGITY” 
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HENDERSON’S... 
—= NEW LETTUGE==— 
. DENS 
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Henderson’s 
EXPRESS 
COS 
LETTUCE. 
No name could better describe 
the strongest characteristic of this 
little Lettuce than ‘‘Density.” It 
is a veritable gem, every portion 
of the plant being so closely set 
that it has actually no outside 
leaves that are not edible. It can 
be planted six inches apart in the 
row without crowding and will 
yield more delicious, firm and 
crisp salad to the square inch 
than any sort we know. It is 
very attractive in appearance, the 
leaves exceedingly crumpled, un- 
dulated, growing compactly espe- 
cially at the heart, which is tender, 
brittle, and of perfect quality. It 
is after the style of Mignonette 
Lettuce, but quite distinct. 
Price, 15c. pkt., 4 pkts. for 50c. 
Before we had thought of in- 
specting Lettuces in our trial 
grounds two years ago, our atten- 
tion was called to this variety, 
which was fit for use much earlier 
than any other sort. We named it 
‘“‘Precocity” then and there. Its 
early character has been fully es- 
tablished by later and more ex- 
tended trials. We now have pleas- 
ure in placing it before our friends. 
It is just what everyone needs in 
a private garden, because it heads 
up so quickly that it is out of the 
way before the weather is hot 
enough to burn it. It is compact, 
tender, of a delicate yellowish- 
green color throughout, very solid 
and delicious in flavor. 
~ FENDERSON'S NEW EXPRESS 605 LETTUCE = 
OS LETTUCES—also popularly known as ‘**¢ ROMAINE ’’— 
are much esteemed by epicures as the most crisp, tender 
and succulent of all types of lettuce. They thrive in hot 
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entirely distinct from any other Cos. It is midway between 
White Cos and Green in color. Its form is much more com- 
pact than any other Cos, being dwarfer, and heading without 
weather, are slow to run to seed and are grown exactly 
the same as the large round-headed summer ‘‘ Cabbage” 
lettuces, excepting that Cos varieties form tall, elongated 
heads, the outer leaves of which are usually drawn together at 
the top and tied in order to better blanch the head and a 
larger portion of the inner leaves. Of course, the tying up of 
every individual plant in a large patch is somewhat tedious, 
and for this reason, growers of Cos Lettuce will be pleased to 
learn that our new Express Cos requires no tying, thus being 
Price of THE ENTIRE NOVELTY GOLLEGTION OF LETTUGE, 
any artificial aid, and absolutely self-folding in character. 
It has stood the intense and trying temperature of our sum- 
mers with remarkable success without showing any sign of 
wilting or burning. The mid-rib and veins are unusually small, 
so that every leaf is edible throughout. It is also valuable for 
forcing. We can strongly recommend it for an all-round Cos or 
Romaine Lettuce; the market gardener will find it valuable for 
shipping, its compact form insuring its good condition after 
unpacking. (See cut.) Price, 15c. pkt., 4 pkts. for 50c. 
ONE PAGKET EAGH OF THE FOUR 
VARIETIES OFFERED ON THIS PAGB, 
006. 
