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PETEf* HEflDERSOH & CO., flEW YO^.— VEGETRBliE SEEDS. 



GOItDEfl QUEEft 



FOE FIEST EARLY. 



• • • LlETTUCE. 





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 

 handl", 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 March, and in hot-beds in February, 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 that they will stand one foot 

 apart. This is easier than transplanting the plants, and if sown every two 

 or three weeks from middle of April to middle of August, Lettuce may be 

 had in perfection the whole season. 



GOLDEN QUEEN LETTUCE. 



BOSTON MARKET. This variety can be planted so close and is so 

 well adapted for the purpose that it is now more generally used for forc- 

 ing in greenhouses and hot-beds than any other. It grows very com- 

 pact and forms fair-sized heads, slightly tinged with red on the edge of 

 the leaves. It is also one of the best early varieties for outdoor use. 

 5e. pkt., 20c. oz., 50c. % lb., $1.50 lb. 



TENNIS BALL BLACK SEEDED. A favorite forcing variety, forming 

 a hard head. It makes but few outer leaves, and for this reason can be 

 planted quite closely under glass— from six to seven inches apart. It 

 is the variety so largely used in hot-beds, forcing pits and 

 in greenhouses. 5c. pkt., 15c. oz., 40c. % lb., $1.25 lb. 



GOLDEN QUEEN. A very desirable early variety, of a 

 most pleasing golden yellow color, and second to none for 

 forcing. It is one of the most deceptive varieties we have 

 ever seen, as at first glance it seems to be of medium size ; 

 but it forms all solid heads with little or no waste, so 

 that there is really more to it than in many Lettuces 

 double the size. It is very crisp, tender and juicy. We 

 cannot recommend it too highly. (See cut.) 10c. pkt., 

 25c. oz., 75c. U lb., $2.4.0 lb. 



BLACK SEEDED BUTTER. Similar to Tennis Ball, but 

 larger. Used extensively as an outdoor variety. 5c. pkt., 

 15c. oz., 40c. 1^ lb., $1.25 lb. 



DRUMHEAD, OR MALTA. Heads very large, crisp, 

 tender and of good flavor ; one of the best summer varieties. 

 5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 30c. 1-4 lb., $1.00 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, of a very handsome appearance, very crisp and 

 tender, and excellent in flavor. 5c. pkt., 15c. oz., 40c. 

 y A lb., $1.25 lb. 



HEAD OR CABBAGE VARIETIES. 



This class of Lettuce produces solid, compact heads, 

 which are much superior, and entirely free from the 

 bitter taste, of the loose-leaved varieties classed as 

 " Curled Lettuce." We illustrate four of the best varie- 

 ties of Head Lettuce, which, if planted at one time, will 

 give a long succession, the "Golden Queen" being the 

 earliest, " Perfected Salamander " following ; then comes 

 "Big Boston," and then for main and late crop comes 

 that grand variety, " Henderson's New York." We will 

 supply "Our Succession Collection of 4 Head Let- 

 tuces," 1 packet of each of the 4 varieties just mentioned, 

 for 30c. 



PERFECTED 



SALAMANDER 



For Medium I 



FOB MID-SEASON. 



'BIG BOSTON LETTUCE. 



PERFECTED SALAMANDER LETTUCE. 



PERFECTED SALAMANDER. A choice selection of the well- 

 known Salamander. One of the best for summer use, forming good- 

 sized compact heads. Color, light green outside and white inside. 

 It will remain longer in head, and stand a greater amount of heat 

 without burning or running to seed than any other variety. These 

 desirable qualities have been thoroughly proven, and we recommend 

 it to all. In the Southern States it is invaluable. (See cut.) 10c. pkt., 

 30c. oz., 80c. J4 lb., S3.00 lb. 

 SALAMANDER. 5c. pkt., 15c. oz., 40c. % lb., $1.25 lb. 

 HANSON. Outer leaves bright green, with prominent light-colored 

 veins ; inner leaves white, and usually curved and twisted at the base. 

 Extensively grown by market gardeners and truckers 

 as it is always sure to make large handsome heads of 

 excellent quality. 5c. pkt., 15c. oz., 40c. }£ lb., $1.20 lb. 

 BIG- BOSTON. This variety is identical in color, shape 

 and general appearance with the famous Boston Market 

 Lettuce, but is double the size. It is about one week 

 later in maturing, but its solidity and greater size of 

 head will make it a most valuable sort. A most desir- 

 able variety either for forcing in cold frames or open 

 ground planting. The "Big Boston" is sure to be 

 wanted by market gardeners and truckers, because it 

 always produces large, solid salable heads, and it will 

 commend itself to amateurs because it heads up well 

 at all seasons of the year and is of crisp, tender quality. 

 (See cut.) 10c. pkt., 30c. oz., 80c. 14 lb., $3.00 lb. 

 " SUNSET." A head Lettuce of splendid quality, with 

 characteristics that commend it to all. It forms large, 

 solid heads of a rich golden yellow, a shade of color 

 hitherto unknown in this class of Lettuce. 5c. pkt., 

 15c. oz., 40c. Y A lb., $1.25 lb. 

 HARDY GREEN "WINTER. Very hardy, and forms 

 a solid head. 5c. pkt., 15c. oz., 40c. J^ lb., $1.25 lb. 



