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Lettuce, Elliott’s Hothouse 
Lettuce 
Elliott’s Hothouse 
This is the best variety for growing under glass; forms a large 
sized head with a good, solid heart, which is not liable to rot; deli- 
cately crisp, tender and fine flavored; combines all the qualities to 
make it the best Lettuce that can be grown. Pkt. 5c., oz. 30c., 
14 Ib. $1.00. 
Grand Rapids Forcing 
Beautifully curled; tender and delicious; grows freely. Pkt. 
5c., oz. 15c., 14 Ib. 35c. 
May Hing 
This grand Lettuce is of great value and rapidlv becoming a great 
favorite. The inner leaves are of a rich golden-yellow color and have 
a particularly rich and delicate flavor. Undoubtedly one of the best 
head Lettuces. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., 14 1b. 35c. 
Watermelon—‘‘Tom Watson”’ 
Tom Watson produces Melons 18 to 24 inches long by 10 to 12 
inches in diameter, and weighing from 50 to 60 pounds; the dark 
green rind is tough but thin and easily withstands shipment. The 
deep red flesh extends to within three-quarters of an inch of the 
green rind, is crisp, melting and of finest flavor. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c. 
Onion— Ailsa Craig 
Handsome globular variety with pale straw colored skin and excel- 
lent quality; grown largely for exhibition purposes. Pkt. 10c., 
oz. 40c., 14 Ib. $1.25. 
Parsley —Elliott’s Emerald Evergreen 
WM. ELLIOTT & SONS’ RELIABLE VEGETABLE SEEDS 


Distinct, handsome, bright green, finely cut and very curled, moss- 
like leaves. Plant of dwarf habit, productive and unsurpassed for 
private use. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c. 
Pepper-—Celestial 
A Chinese variety. Useful as well as ornamental plant. Sets 
its fruit early, and continues until frost; bright scarlet fruit when 
fully grown. Makes a plant of striking beauty. Pkt. 5c., oz. 25c., 
ly ib. 75c. 
Radish 
Icicle—Improved 
Exceptionally well named on account of its long thin root, which is 
almost transparent. Adapted for forcing, and especially for Summer 
ouedeok sowing. The top is very short. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 14 Ib. 
oC. 
Chartier 
A very attractive sort; color bright salmon scarlet, shading to 
white; very crisp, tender and mild. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 14 Ib. 25c., 
Ib. 75c. 
Spinach 
Bloomsdale— Improved Strain. 
The most popular Savoy-leaved Spinach grown. Our improved 
strain is a large yielder and perfect in form of leaf, ete.; excellent for 
sowing under glass, also for early Spring and Fall use outdoors. 
Oz. 10c., 14 Ib. 15c., Ib. 35c. 
New Zealand 
Very useful to supply the place of the ordinary Spinach during 
the hottest months of the year. The seed should be sown in May, 
and transplanted 2 x 3 feet. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 14 Ib. 30c., Ib. 80c. 
Witloof Chicory 
Esteemed as a salad plant. Spring-sown seeds produce long 
Parsnip-like roots by Fall, when they are taken up, the leaves cut 
off and the roots then trenched and covered with soil eight inches 
over the crowns. Over this is placed a two-foot layer of fresh 
manure, which induces a new growth of blanched leaves, folded in 
the form of Cos Lettuce. These are removed as required during the 
Winter, and eaten raw as salad. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., 14 Ib. 60c. 
Tomato 
Stirling Castle 
A variety distinct from all others. Does not bear large fruits, 
but forces admirably; is of excellent flavor and contains very few seeds. 
The fruits are borne in clusters, are round and absolutely smooth, 
and of a reddish-scarlet color. Pkt. 10c., oz. 40c. 
Early Ruby 
The earliest large Tomato grown; of good form, rich crimson color; 
one of the leading market sorts. Pkt. 5c., oz. 25c., 14 Ib. 75c. 

Spinach, Bloomsdale—Improved strain 

