STUBBORN SEEDER.— We all know that it is a most desirable thing for Let- 

 tuce to be slow in running to seed. This variety is absolutely the slowest to run 

 to seed of any known sort: in fact, many of the heads will throw up no seed- 

 stalks whatever. Tested alongside of almost 100 other sorts, it surpassed all by long 

 odds in this important qualification, while it formed magnificent large solid 

 heads of the most superb quality. It stands drouth better than any other variety .and 

 isequally desirable for marketor home use. Pkt..l0cts.; oz.,25cts.; ) 4 lb.,75cts.; lb.?2.50. 



BLACK SEEDED SIMPSON— Grows fully double the size of the Early Curled 

 Simpson, and is better in every way. It is much lighter colored, leaves being 

 almost white. One of the very best introduced in years. Stands summer 

 heat splendidly, and remains a long time fit for use. No customer sowing it this 

 season will regret it. Packet, 10 cents ; ounce, 20 cents; jj pound, 40 cents; lb.,?1.50. 



TENNISBALL.— One of the earliest of heading sorts, and most excellent for 

 forcing under glass. Packet, 5 cents ; ounce, 15 cents ; } 4 pound, 40 cents ; pound, $1.50. 



SALAMANDER.— Large, compact heads. New York market-gardeners consider 

 it the best for Summer use on account of its heat-resisting qualities. Packet, 5 cents ; 

 ounce, 15 cents; y pound, 40 cents ; pound, 51.50. 



ALL THE YEAR ROUND.— Crisp and compact. Valuable for forcing. 

 Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 15 cents ; ii pound, 40 cents ; pound, $1.50. 



GRAND RAPIDS.— As its name implies, this new Lettuce comes to us from 

 Grand Rapids, Mich., around which city the gardeners have secured a very great 

 reputation for forcing fine Lettuce in winter. Through raising this Lettuce these 

 growers have been able to obtain the highest price, and have distanced all competitors 

 not only in the Grand Rapids market, but hundreds of miles away, even as far South as 

 Cincinnati. In addition to its desirable forcing qualities, it is excellent for early spring 

 sowing in the open ground. Of superior quality and beautiful appearance, it is a 

 strong grower, very free from rot. and keeps crisp and tender without wilting, when 

 exposed for sale, longer than any other forcing Lettuce. Pkt., 10 cts. ; ounce, 20 cts. 



BOSTON CURLED.— Excellent superior quality. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 15 

 cents ; ?4 pound, 40 cents ; pound, $1.50. 



GREEN FRINGED.-A most distinct and beautiful sort. Pkt. 5c; oz.l5c; J.£lb.40c. 



MIXED LETTUCE.— VI to 15 varieties in a single packet, early medium 

 and late. Packet, 10 cents ; ounce, 15 cents ; % pound, 40 cents ; pound, $1.50. 



COS LETTUCE.— Cos Lettuce are all of fine and tender quality. Pkt., 5c. ; oz. ,16c. 



SALAMANDER. Packet, 5 cents. BOSTON Cl"R LED. Packet, 5 cts. ALL THE YEAR ROUND. Pkt.. Sets. 



GREEN FRINGED. Pkt., 5 cts. 



MAIL. 

 size white 



every way. 



UTTTER.-Produces fine heads of large EARLY PRIZE HEAD.-Forms a large, tender ami crisp mass of 



l e w£ T ,£ r "'y and of .S ne P aT , 01 * - H 5 r £ ,0 head ' and to please in leaves of superior flavor, and very hardy. Slow to run to see,! and does not 

 Packet, 10 cents ; ounce, 25 cents ; %. pound, 76 cents ; pound, »2.25. I become bitter as early as many other sorts. Pkt., 5c; 01., 15c; \ lb 40c lb fl ;&. 



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