I CCU CULTURE — Sow early in April or 
LCCIl »" drills 18 inches apart; 
cover the seed Yi inch deep; the plants 
should be thinned to stand 4 to 6 inches apart 
in the row, or for very early, the seed may be 
started in coldframe or hotbed in February 
or March and transplanted when large 
enough as deep as possible without covering 
the center leaves, that the neck may be blanched. 
1 oz. will sow 100 feet of drill. 
480 LARGE 
AMERICAN FLAG 
The Finest for Ameri- 
can Gardens 
The Leek is closely allied to the Onion. 
The entire lower portion of the plant is 
used, which is smooth, solid, and gen- 
erally the same thickness throughout. 
It is boiled whole, or used in soups. 
American Flag is the best variety for 
general use and is largely grown for fall 
and early winter use. It is of quick, 
strong growth, producing long stems of 
uniform shape and size, averaging 2 
inches through by 10 inches long, 
blanching beautifully white, and of 
fine, mild flavor. 
Price, pkt., 20c; H <»•> 9° c : oz > $1-75. 
482 MUSSELBURGH 
This is the best variety for winter and 
spring use. being very hardy; it keeps 
well when earthed up. It is of slower 
growth than American Flag, making im- 
mense, stocky stems about 3 inches 
through by 6 to 8 inches long. The 
leaves are broad and fiat, and little in- 
jured by snow; they recover their fresh, 
green color quicklv in spring. 
Price, pkt., 20c; ft ox., 90c; oz., $1.75. 
LETTUCE 
HEADING CULTURE — For early crops, start the end ot February in a 
\T A T>fn"TTT7C toWirame or indoors in a seed box at a sunny window. 
VAKlfcllfco Cover the seed not over one-eighth of an inch. Seedlings 
should be ready for selling outdoors' in A pril. Set the plants one foot apart in rows eighteen inches 
apart. Seed may also be sown during April or May. For a Fall crop, sow seed during the month of 
August. 
America's Most Popular Lettuce 
AMERICAN FLAG LEEK 
Delightful to the Eye — Crisp, Crystal White, 
Appetizing and Zestful 
520 NEW YORK (Henderson's) ?. r ,&&*£S» 
The King of Main Crop Head Lettuce. It produces immense heads, often 
10 and 12 inches across, and weighing enormously. The interior is beautifulh 
blanched, white, crisp, tender and delicious, being absolutely free from any 
trace of bitterness. 
It is a very large, robust -growing variety, rooting deeply, resisting hot. dry 
weather, very slow to run to seed and a sure header under most trying conditions. 
The outer color is of a distinct apple green. 
As a standard main summer crop, hot weather Lettuce, it is in every way 
desirable and has no equal, but it is not recommended for forcing- 
Price, pkt., 15c; oz., 40c; H lb., $1.20; lb., $3.50. 
517 NEW YORK NO. 12 
This is a selection from Henderson's New York, but has the added advantage of 
being earlier and more uniform in maturity. The heads are large, solid, crisp and 
of excellent quality 
Price, pkt., 15c; oz., 40c; X lb., $1.20; lb., $3.50. 
511 IMPERIAL NO. 44 
This new "Iceberg" type was developed by the late Dr. I. C. Jagger of the U. S. 
Department of Agriculture. Its value as a good reliable heading variety was 
fully demonstrated by actual field tests throughout the East. The heads are 
large, hard, well-formed and uniform in size. 
Price, pkt., 15c; oz., 40c; X lb., $1.20; lb., $3.50. 
515 IMPERIAL NO. 847 
This new black seeded New York Type produces excellent crops in average 
garden soil. The heads mature with remarkable uniformity. The plants are 
medium large. The large round heads are very solid and pleasingly crisp. 
Price, pkt., 15c; oz., 40c; X lb., $1.20; lb., $3.50. 
516 MAY KING 
This early butter-head variety of Lettuce is very well suited for the first outdoor 
planting. The heads are of a medium size and very compact in form, being very 
tightly wrapped. The hearts are creamy yellow in color, very tender and crisp, 
and of excellent flavor. 
Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 35c; X lb., $1.00; lb., $3.00. 
It has recently been discovered that the vitamin content of lettuce be- 
comes materially reduced after it has lain on the dealer's counter for several 
days and has become wilted. Enjoy healthful, zestful lettuce at its best by 
growing a continuous supply in your own garden. Our leaflet tells you how. 
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