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STCBBORX SEEDER.— It is a most desirable thin? for Lettnce 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 

 st-ed stalks whatever. Tested alongside of almost 100 other sorts, it sur- 

 passed all by long odds in this important qualification, while it formed 

 magnificent large solid heads of the most superb quality. It stands 

 drought better than any other variety, and is equally desirable for mar- 

 ket or home use. Packet, 10 cts.; ounce, 20 cts.; % lb., 50 cts.; lb., SI. "5. 



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. An excellent early Summer sort, 

 also good for forcing. Stands Summer heat splendidlv,"and remains a 

 long time fit for use. Pkt., 5 cts.; ounce, 20 cts.; H lb., io cts.; lb., Sl-50. 



SALAMANDER — Large, compact heads. New York market gar- 

 deners consider it the best for Summer use, on account of its heat-resist- 

 ing qualities. Packet, n cts.; ounce, 15 cts.; >^ lb., 40 cts.; lb., SI. -50. 



GREEN FRINGED.— A most distinct and beautiful sort. Much used 

 for garnishing, as well as a salad. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 1.5c.; ^.^ lb., -lOc.; lb., SL.tO. 



ALL. THE YEAR ROUND. 



SALAMANDER. 



GREEN FRINGED. 



-Crisp 



and compact. Valuable for forcing, a. 

 good sort for early or late planting; stands 

 the heat well. Packet, 5 cts.; ounce, 15 

 ct-! '4 pound, 40 cts.; pound, SI. .50. 



TENNISBALL — One of the earliest 



of heading sorts, ahd of most e.xeellent 



qu.ility. It makes but few outer leaves, 



and for this reason can be planted quite 



clo'^ely under glass — from six to seven 



-■_,^._--^ t^— „ / iiir uQ-M- inche.s apart. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 



i^'T\ -T'^'^'^*'S»>»*'3a lo cents: 1^ lb., 40 cents: lb., SI..50. 



'V.^ ^ \ ^ ■v^,.^*'^:?^ _/''*Y BOSTON CURLED.— E.xeellent, of 



^—l=*\;y C^x ' <J^ suptrior, crisp and tender quality. Pkt, 



5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; % lb., 40 cts.; lb., S1.50. 



AL,L. xni!. «j!.iin. m.«vj.»i#. THICK-HEAD YELLOW Makes 



uniformly large, thick heads, as solid as a cabbage. Leaves are slightU 

 crumpled, of a beautiful greenish yellow color, and always of remarkable ten- 

 derness. This is accounted for from the fact that it heads more rapidly than any 

 large lettuce. Packet, 5 cts.; ounce, 15 cts.; '4 lb., 40 cts.; lb., §1.50. 



GRAND RAPIDS.— Through raising this lettuce. Grand Rapids 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, verj' free from rot and keeps crisp and tender 

 without wilting, when exposed for sale longer than any other forcing lettuce. 

 Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 15 cents; % pound, 40 cents; pound,S1.50. 



MIXED LETTDCE.— 12 to 15 varieties in a single packet, early, medium 

 and late. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 15 cents; % pound, 40 cents; pound, 81.50. 



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DAVARF WHITE HEART COS. 



Cos Is the class of Lettuce that is served exclusively in the first class hotels of Europe, 

 and is considered by many the only Lettuce fit to eat. White Heart is the best of 

 the Cos Lettuces. It grows about eight inches high, of a very attractive green color; firm 

 habit of growth, the outer leaves folding over and thoroughlv blanching the inner ones 

 and requires no tying up. Crisp, very tender, and of a most delicate tiavor. Verv early, 

 and very slow to run to seed. Packet, 10 cts.; ounce, 20 cts.; J^ pound, 60 cts.; pound, S2.00". 



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