MAULE'S IMPROVED HANSON LETTUCE.— I have no hesi- 

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5 lbs. each and over. The $50 premium in 1888 was awarded to Alfred Fuller, 

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 heaviest head of any variety I have ever known. When eaten, it has a rich, 

 nntty flavor, and is almost absolutely free from any strong or bitter taste. It 

 resists wonderfully well Summer heat and drought, and is in every 

 way the sort for the market or family gardener. NO PRAISE IS TOO HIGH 

 FOR ITS MERITS. Pkt., 10 cents ; oz., 30 cents ; % lb., 60 cents ; lb., $2.00. 



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LARGE PASSION.— While in 

 California in 1887 I was particularly struck with this fine 

 Lettuce. Its large handsome heads are ol a delicate, crisp flavor. Leaves resemble 

 the Cal. Butter, except that the outer ones contain no brown spots. Stands the 

 Summer heat wonderfully well. As it grows slowly, and forms a very hard 

 head, it remains fit for use a long time. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; V± lb., 40c; lb., 81.50. 



CALIFORNIA BUTTER Very similar to the Large Passion. Forms a fine 



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BUTTERCUP. — This new variety comes very highly recommended. For 

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MARBLEHEAD MAMMOTH.— Frequently grows as large as a good 

 Drumhead Cabbage. It is a second early, leaves being of a lightish green color. 

 In quality it is tender, crisp and free from bitterness. It is a splendid Lettuce, a 

 very hard header, and slow to run to seed. If you want the largest Lettuce 

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