38 | PETER HENDERSON & GCO., NEW YORK.—VEGETABLE SEEDS. 
~ew—L FTTUCE 
HEAD OR CABBAGE VARIETIES. 
Ger., Lattich.—Fr., Lailue.—Span., Lechuga. 1 oz. for 3,000 plants. 
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 handie 
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 
February, and in hot-beds in March, 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. 
Tf by mail in quantities of 44 lb. and upward, postage must be added at the rate of 8c. per Ib. 
HENDERSON’S NEW YORK. Is of unusual size and solidity of head, with but little ten- 
dency torun to seed. We have had it time and again eighteen inches in diameter, and 
weighing nearly four pounds, with heads almost as solid as an Early Summer Cabbage, which 
in general form it somewhat resembles. The variety or 
blanches itself naturally, is crisp, tender and of ex- 
cellent flavor, and always free from bitterness. The 
outside coloris distinct. Itis nota forcing variety, but 
it is certainly one of the best varieties for summer use 
everintroduced. (Seecut.) 5c. pkt., 15¢. oz., 40c. 44 Ib.. 
$1.40 Ib. 
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“SUNSET.” A head Lettuce of 
splendid quality, with character- 
istics that commend it to all. 
It forms large, solid heads ofa 
rich golden yellow, a shade of 
color hitherto unknown in this 
elass of Lettuce. 5c. pkt., 15e. oz., 40c. 
Vy Ib., $1.25 1b. 
HARDY GREEN WINTER. One of the 
best winter varieties, very hardy, and forms a solid 
head. 5c. pkt., 15c. oz., 40. 14 1b., $1.25 Ib. 
GOLDEN QUEEN. A very desirable small, early 
variety, of a most pleasing golden yellow color, that 
shade which is always most desirable in a Lettuce. 
It is one of the most deceptive varieties we have ever seen, ‘as at 
first glance it seems to bea veritable miniature Lettuce; but it. 
forms all solid heads with little or no waste, so that there is 
3% really more to it than in many Lettuces double the size. Itis 
Sa Sac ees (See Novelties, page 15.) 10c. pkt., 35¢. 0z., $1.00 very crisp, tender and juicy. (See cut.) 10c. pkt., 25¢. oz., 
4, \b., $3.50 Ib. 75¢e. 14 lb., $2.40 lb. 
DRUMHEAD OR MALTA. Heads very large, crisp, tender and BOSTON MARKET. This variety can be planted so close and 
of good flavor; one of the best summer varieties. 5c. pkt., 10e. is so well adapted for the purpose that it is now more generally 
oz., 30c. 44 1b., $1.00 Ib. ere é used for forcing in greenhouses and hot-beds than any other. It 
BLACK SEEDED BUTTER. Similar to Tennis Ball, but larger. grows very compact and forms fair-sized heads, slightly tinged 
Used extensively as an outdoor variety. 5c. pkt., 15c. oz., 40c. with red on the edge of the leaves. Itis also one of the best early 
VY lb., $1.25 lb. varieties for outdoor use. 5c. vkt., 15e. oz., 40c. 14 Ib. $1.20 Ib. 
TENNIS BALL BLACK 
SEEDED. A favorite 
forcing variety, forming 
ahard 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., 15¢e. oz., 40ce. 
14 Ib., $1.25 Ib. 
YELLOW SEEDED BUTTER. This withstands summer heat 
well, and remains in head long before running to seed. Itisa 
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. 14 Ib., $1.25 lb. 
HANSON. We can recommend this as one of the 
very best. Outer leaves bright green, with 
prominent light-colored veins; 
inner leaves white, and usual- 
ly curved and twisted at the 
base. Extensively grown by 
market gardeners and truck- 
ers as it is always sure to 
make large handsome heads 
of excellent quality. 5c. pkt, 
15e. oz., 40c. 14 lb., $1.20 lb. 
We can also supply 
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good-sized compact heads. Color, light green outside and white | are too weH known to need description, at the uniform 
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inside. Its great merit, however, is that it will remain longer | | price of 5c. pkt., 15c. oz., 40c. 14 Ib., $1.25 Ib. : 
running to seed than any other variety. These desirable quali- Large White Summer Cabbage Large India, 
ties have been thoroughly proven in our trial grounds, and we Defiance, Summer ; Deacon, 
recommend it to all, especially in the Southern States, where it ae otay : Boston Curled Oak Leaved. 
is invaluable. 5c. pkt., 15c. 0z., 40c. 14 Ib., $1.25 Ib. | __ Early Prize He ac = 
in head, and stand a greater amount of heat without burning or | | Brown Dutch, Allthe Year Round, 
