Lettuce and Leek 10 WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, NEW YORK 
LETTUCE 
LAITUE. Lechuga. Salat. 
One ounce will sow 300 feet of row ; 3 pounds will plant one acre in rows 8 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 1~* liable to rot at the heart. A favorite among private and market gardeners. Pkt. 10 cts., 
oz. 40 ets., 4 lb. $1.00. ; 
Big Boston. Identical in shape and color with Boston Market, but double the size; fine Eceberg Lettuce 
for forcing in cold frames or tor open Improved Salamander. Fine, 
ground. Pkt.5cts., oz. 15 cts., 14 lb. compact heads, which resist the sum- 
50 cts., Ib. $1.50. mer heat admirably. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 
15 Fay 5 
Boston Market (White-Seeded © ets., 74 Ib. 35 cts., Ib. $1.25. 
Tennis-Ball). Grown extensively by Mammoth Butter (Black Seed). 
market gardeners, under glass, for A select strain, with large, solid, 
winter use. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 ets., 14 yellow heads. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., 
Ib. 40 cts., lb. $1.25. ¥4 Ib. 35 ets., lb. $1.25. 
_Grand Rapids Forcing. Beau- Black-Seeded Tennis-Ball. 
tifully curled; tender and delicious; Hardy and crisp; of excellent quality ; 
grows freely. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., . one of the earliest of the heading 
14 |b. 35 cts., lb. $1.25. varieties. Pkt. 5 ets., oz. 15 cts., 
Golden Stone Head. One of the % Ib. 39 cts., Ib. $1.25. 
earliest, and best for forcing; very White Summer Cabbage. Close 
solid and of superior quality. _Pkt. heads, of good size; fine for summer. 
5 cts., 02.15 cts., 14 1b. 40 ets., lb. $1.25. Pkt. 5 ets., 02. 15 cts., 44 Ib. 30¢e., lb. $1. 
Early Curled Simpson. A New York Cabbage. Large, 
leading early sort; very tender; white solid heads; dark green color. Pkt. 
seed. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 ets., 14 lb. 35 5ets., oz. 15 ets., 44 1b. 40 ets., Ib. $1.25. 
ets., lb, $1.25. 
Teeberg. 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 ; 
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 Big Boston Lettuce it is in season foralong time. Pkt. 
cts., 14 lb. 40 cts., Ib. $1.25. 5c., oz. 15 cts., 14 Ib. 35 cts., lb. $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 lb. 50 ets., Ib. $1.50 
May King. Extra-large, round, solid heads, light green outside, with clear yellow heart; very 
tender; splendid forcer. Pkt. 5 ets., oz. 20 cts., 34 lb. 50 ets., Ib. $1.50. 
Mignonette. Distinct russet-colored ; solid and compact. Pkt. 5 cis., oz. 20 ets., 14 Ib. 50c., Ib. $1.50. 
White Cos Romaine. Fine, if sown very early; requires tying up to blanch. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 
15 cts., 44 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., 14 lb. 50 ets., lb. $1.50. 
Express Cos. Very dwarf and compact sort, requiring no tying up. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 ets., 14 Ib. 
50 cts., lb. $1.50. 
LEEK 
POIREAU. Puerro. Porree. 
One ounce will sow 200 feet 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 ets., oz. 20 ets., 14 lb. 60 cts., lb. $2.00. 
ae Carentan. Large-growing French variety of excellent quality. Pkt. 5cts., oz. 25 cts., 
4 \b. 75 cts. 
Large Rouen Winter. An excellent variety. Remains along time in good condition. Pkt. 
5 cts., oz. 20 cts. 4 Ib. 60 cts., lb. $2.00 
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 
Leek, Large American Flag a few seeds may be sown in ahotbed, and afterward transplanted. Pkt. 10 cts., 0z. 30 cts., 14 Ib. $1, lb. $3. 
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