Lettuce and Leek 10 
LETTUCE 
LAITUE. 
WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, NEW YORK 
Lechuga. Salat. 
One ounce will sow 800 feet ofrow ; 3 pounds will plant one acre in rows 3 feet apart. 
For early plants, the seed may be sown in September, and transplanted into cold frames for 
protection during the winter; or sow in February or March in hotbeds with a moderate bottom 
heat, cover lightly, and thin sufficiently to prevent crowding; gradually harden by exposure. 
Transplant in the open ground in a sheltered location in April; set in rows a foot apart, and 
6 inches apart in the row. When heads begin to form, thin out by using alternate plants in the 
rows. For succession sow in prepared beds as soon as the ground can be worked, and at inter- 
vals of two weeks during the summer. To be crisp and tender, its growth should be vigorous 
and rapid, which requires rich soil, plenty of well-rotted manure and an abundance of moisture. 
If to be forwarded by mail, add at the rate of 8 cents per pound for postage. 
Elliott’s Hothouse. The best variety for growing under glass; large size; a sure header 
and not liable to rot at the heart. A favorite among private and market gardeners. Pkt. 10 cts., \S 
oz. 40 cts., 24 Ib. $1.00. 
Big Boston. Identical in shape and color with Boston Market, but double the size; fine 
for forcing in cold frames or for open 
ground. Pkt.5 cts., oz. 15 cts., 44 lb. 
30 cts., Ib. $1.50. 
Boston Market (White-Seeded 
Tennis-Ball). Grown extensively by 
market gardeners, under glass, for 
winter use. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., 14 
lb. 40 ets., lb. $1.25. 
Grand Rapids Forcing. Beau- 
tifully curled; tender and delicious; 
grows freely. Pkt. 5 ets., oz. 20 ets., 
14 lb. 50 ets., Ib. $1.50. 
Golden Stone Head. One of the 
earliest, and best for forcing; very 
solid and of superior quality. Pkt. 
5 cts., 02.15 ets., 14 lb. 40 cts., lb. $1.25. 
Early Curled Simpson. A 
leading early sort; very tender; white 
seed. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., 4 1b.35 
cts., Ib. $1.25. 
Black-Seeded Simpson. Nearly 
double the size of the ordinary Curled 
Simpson; a superior variety; large, 
and of light color. Pkt. 5 ets., oz. 15 
cts., 4% Ib. 40 cts., Ib. $1.25. 
Leek, Large American Flag 
Iceberg Lettuce 
Improved Salamander. Fine, 
compact heads, which resist the sum- 
mer heat admirably. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 
20 ets., 14 Ib. 50 cts., Ih. $1.50. 
Mammoth Butter (Black Seed). 
A select strain,. with large, solid, 
yellow heads. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., 
\% Ib. 35 cts., Ib. $1.25. 
Black-Seeded Tennis-Ball. 
Hardy and crisp; of excellent quality ; 
one ofthe earliest of the heading 
varieties. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts. 
4 Vb. 35 cts., lb. $1.25. 
White Summer Cabbage. Close 
heads, of good size; fine for summer. 
Pkt. 5 ets., oz. 15 cts., 44 lb. 30¢., Ib. $1. 
New York Cabbage. Large, 
solid heads; dark green color. Pkt. 
5 cts., 02. 15 ets., 14 lb. 40 ets., lb. $1.25. 
Iceberg. Produces solid heads 8 
inches in diameter, very crisp and 
sweet. Isa valuable variety for main 
crop, as it does not run to seed readily ; 
it is in season foralong time. Pkt. 
5¢., oz. 15 cts., 4 Ib. 40 ets., Ib. $1.25. 
Improved Hanson. An ideal summer lettuce; none more reliable for outdoor cultivation ; heads 
grow to a remarkable size, and are very solid; the outer leaves are a bright green, while the inner 
present a white appearance, as though blanched. Tender and crisp, and free from any unpleasant 
bitter taste. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., 14 Ib. 50 cts., lb $1.50 
May King. Extra-large, round, solid heads, light green outside, with clear yellow heart; very 
tender; splendid forecer, Pkt. 10 ets.,oz 25 ets., 44 lb. 75 ets., Ib. $1.75. 
Mignonette. Distinct russet-colored ; solid and compact. Pkt. 5 ets., oz. 20 ets., 14 Ib. 50e., Ib. $1.50, 
White Cos Romaine. Fine, if sown very early; requires tying up to blanch. Pkt. 5 ets., oz. 
15 ets., YY Ib. 40 ets., Ib. $1.25. 
Trianon Self-Closing Cos. The finest of all the Cos sorts, resisting warm weather. Pkt. 5 cts., 
02. 20 cts., 4 lb. 50 ets., lb. $1.50. 
Express Cos. Very dwarf and compact sort, requiring no tying up. Pkt. 5 ets., oz. 20 cts., 14 Ib. 
50 cts., lb, $1.50. 
LEEK 
Puerro. 
Big Boston Lettuce 
PoOrREAU. Porree. 
One ounce will sow 200 teet of row ; 4 pounds is required to plant one acre. 
The Leek is very hardy, and easily cultivated. It succeeds best in a light but well-enriched soil. Sow 
as early in spring as practicable, in drills 1 inch deep and 1 foot apart. When 6 or 8 inches high, 
transplant in rows 15 inches apart, with 6 inches between the plants. Set as deep as possible, that the 
neck, being covered, may be blanched. 
Large American Flag. The largest and most desirable either for market or family use. Pkt. 
5 cts., 02. 15 cts., 14 lb. 40 cts., Ib. $1.25. 
Large Oarentan. Large-growing French variety of excellent quality. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 ets., 
Y Ib. 50 ets., Ib. $1.25. 
Large Rouen Winter. An excellent variety. Remains a long time in good condition. Pkt. 
5 cts., oz. 15 cts., 44 Ib. 40 cts., Ib. $1.25. 
MARTYNIA 
A strong-growing annual plant, bearing curiously-shaped seed-pods, which, when young and tender, 
make excellent pickles. Sow in the open ground in May, and thin out the plants to 2 or 3 feet apart, or 
a few seeds may be sown in ahotbed, and afterward transplanted. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts., 44 Ib. $1, Ib. $3. 
