Lettuce and Leek 
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WM. ELLIOTT & SONS 
SEEDSMEN. NEW YORK 
LETTUCE. 
Laitue. Lechuga. ©alat. 
One ounce will sow 300 feet of row ; j pounds will plant one acre in rows 3 feet apart. 
For early plants, the seed may be sown in September, and transplanted into coldframes 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 to 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., 
oz.jfi cts., Klb. $1. 
IZ. AO 
Big Boston. Identical in shape and color with Boston Market, but double the size ; fine 
for forcing in coldframes or for open ^ 
ground. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., Klb. . , ~ - 
50 cts., lb. $1.75. 
^ Boston Market (White-Seeded 
Tennis-Bali). Grown extensively by 
market-gardeners, under glass, for win- 
ter use ; very compact head of the best 
quality. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., MVo. 
40 cts., lb. $1.25. 
' Golden Queen. Medium size; 
golden yellow, solid heads ; very early. 
Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., %\h. 50 cts., 
lb. $1.50. 
J Golden Stone Head. One of 
tne earliest, and best for forcing ; very 
solid, of superior quality, and exceed- 
ingly tender. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., 
Xlb. 40 cts., lb. $1.25, 
i Early Curled Simpson. A 
leading early sort ; very tender ; white 
seed. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., iiVo. 40 
cts., lb. $1.25. 
ir^ Black-Seeded Simpson. Nearly 
double the size of the ordinary Curled 
Simpson ; a superior variety ; large, 
and of light color. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 
cts., Klb. 40 cts., lb. $1.25. 
Big: ttoston Lettuce. 
Iceber? Lettuce. 
H[mproved Salamander. Fine, 
compact heads, which resist the sum- 
mer heat admirably. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 
20 cts., Xlb. 50 cts., lb. $1.75. 
Mammotli Butter (Black Seed). 
A select strain, with large, solid, yellow 
heads ; favorite variety of New York 
market-gardeners. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 
cts., Klb. 60 cts., lb. %2. 
Black -Seeded Tennis-Bali. 
Hardy and crisp ; of excellent quality ; 
one of the earliest of the heading varie- 
ties. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., Xlb. 40 cts., 
lb. $1.25. 
*^ "White Summer Cahba^fe. Close 
heads, of good size ; fine for summer. 
Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., KIb. 30c., lb. f I. 
I New York Cabbage. Large, solid 
heads ; dark green color. Pkt. 5 cts., 
oz. 15 cts., liVo. 40 cts., lb. $1.25. 
^^'Iceberg. Produces solid heads 8 
inches in diameter, very crisp and 
sweet ; is a valuable variety for main 
crop, as it does not run to seed readily ; 
it is in season for a long time. Pkt. 5c., 
oz. 15 cts., ;;lb. 40 cts., lb. $1.50. 
none more reliable for outdoor cultivation ; 
// / 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., }*1D. 50 cts., ID. 51. 
Large American Flag Leek 
Improved Hanson. An ideal summer Lettuce 
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. 15 cts., Klb. 40 cts., lb. $1.25. 
' ' Mignonette. Distinct russet-colored ; solid and compact. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., 5<lb.4oc.,lb. $1.25. 
, White Cos Romaine. Fine, if sown very early ; requires tying up to blanch. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 
15 cts., Klb. 40 cts., lb. 51.25. 
Trianon Self-Closing Cos. The finest of all the Cos sorts, resisting warm weather. Pkt. 
5 cts., oz. 20 cts^ ;*'lb. 50 cts., lb. $1.50, 
LEEK. 
PoiREAU. Puerro. ^ome. 
One ounce will sow 200 feet of a 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 i inch deep and i 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 ^ts., oz. 20 cts., Jilb. 60 cts., lb. $1.75. 
^■Ijarge Carentan. Large-growing French variety of excellent quality. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., 
'/lb. 75 cts., lb. $2. 
,. Xiarge Rouen Winter. An excellent variety ; remains a long time in good condition. Pkt. 
5 as., oz. 25 cts., J^lb. 75 cts., lb. |2. 
MARXYNIA. 
A strong-growing annual plant, bearing curiously shaped seed-pods, which, when young and ten- 
der, 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 a hotbed, and afterwards transplanted. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts., 
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