PETER HENDERSON & GO., NEW YORK.—VEGETABLE SEEDS. 33 
| Head or 
t E | Cabbage 
@ Varieties. 
Lettuce seed may be sown in the open ground in the middle of September, 
and transplanted to cold frames ag 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. 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 footapart. 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. 
Head or Cabbage Lettuce produces solid, compact heads, which 
are very superior, and entirely free from the bitter taste, of the 
loose-leaved varieties classed as ‘‘ Curled Lettuce.” We illustrate 
four of the best varieties of Head Lettuce, which, if planted at one 
time, will give along 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 Lettuces,” 1 packet of each of these, for 30c. 
MIGNONETTE. (See Novelties, page 9.) 15c. pkt., $1.50 oz. 
PERFECTED 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. Inthe Southern States 
itis invaluable. We recommend it to all. 
(See cut.) 10c. pkt., 25e. oz., 75. 14 lb., 
$2.50 lb. 
BIG BOSTON. This variety is identi- 
cal in color, shape and general ap- 
pearance 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 
desirable 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 be- 
cause it heads up well atall seasons 
of the year and is of crisp, tender 
quality. (Seecut.) 10c. 
pkt., 30c. oz., 80c. 
14 Ib., $3.00 Ib. 
GOLDEN QUEEN, 
For First Early. 
PERFECTED 
SALAMANDER, 
For Medium Early. 
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.) 10e. 
pkt., 25¢e. oz., 75e. 14 lb., $2.50 Ib. 
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 forcing 
in greenhouses and hot-beds than any 
other. It grows very compact and forms fair- 
sized heads, slightly tinged with red on the edge 
of the leaves. It is also one of the best early varieties 
foroutdoor use. 10c. pkt., 25c. oz., 65c. 14 lb., $2.00 lb. 
TENNIS BALL BLACK SEEDED. A favorite fore- 
ing variety, forming a hard head. It makes but few 
outer leaves, aud for this reason can be planted quite 
closely under glass—from six to seven inches apart. 
Itis the variety so largely used in hot-beds, forcing pits 
and in greenhouses. 5c. pkt., 15¢.0z., 40¢.14 Ib., $1.25 Ib. 
BLACK SEEDED BUTTER. Similar to Tennis Ball, 
but larger. Used extensively as an outdoor variety. 
h 5c. pkt., 15e. oz., 40c. 14 lb., $1.25 Ib. 
DRUMHEAD, or MALTA. Heads very large, crisp, 
tender and of good flavor; oue of the best summer 
varieties. 5c. pkt., 15c. oz., 40c. 14 Ib., $1.25 lb. 
YELLOW SEEDED BUTTER. It isa very distinct 
sort, making a large, dense yellow head, of a very 
handsome appearance, very crisp and tender and ex- 
cellent in flavor. 5c. pkt., 15c. oz., 40c. 14 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. Always sure to 
make large handsome heads, quality fine. 5c. pkt., 
15e. oz., 40e. 14 1b., $1.25 lb. 
‘“SUNSET.” Forms large, solid heads of a rich golden 
yellow. 5c. pkt., 15c. oz., 40c. 14 Ib., $1.25 Ib. 
HARDY GREEN WINTER. Very hardy, and forms 
a solid head. 5c. pkt., 15c. oz., 40c. 14 lb., $1.25 Ib. 
BIG BOSTON, 
For Mid-season. 
