MAULE’S IMPROVED HANSON LETTUCE.—I have mo hesi- 
tancy in saying that its superior does mot exist. These may appear 
to be strong words to use, but I think every customer this season planting this 
strain of Hanson Lettuce will willingly acknowledge the above to be correct. The 
branching leaves are of a beautiful green color, slightly curled, while the inner 
leaves, which form the head present a white appearance, and are as tender 
as if blanched. It forms a very large head, at times attaining a weight of 
GC. “The Seeds [bought of you last spring were 
good. Hach kind coming squarely up to representation as er catalogue. The prize 
Jumbo Watermelon can not be beat. I gota Justice of the Peace to weigh two of 
them; one weighed 45, the other 48 pounds. I cut one after we weighed them, and 
the Justice declared it was too sweet, he could not eat it. Extra Karly Hackensack 
Musk melon is A No. 1. for size and sweetness; it isa delicious melon; when good 
and ripe it will melt in the mouth like sugar.” 7 
J.T. Paine, Gillentine, Tenn.: ‘I an. well pleased with my seeds. T sold from 
one vine three Jumbo Melons for $1.00 and had nine left on the vine. I have been 
raising melons for 14 vears but never had so many from the same amount of hills.” 
U. G. Daniels, Lowmansville, Ky.: ‘I take pleasure in writing you a letter 
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LA ; LARGE PASSION.—While in 
California in 1887 I was particularly struck with this fine 
Lettuce. Its large handsome heads are of 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 lomg time. Pkt., 10c.; 0z., 15¢.; 14 lb., 40e.; Ib., $1.50. 
CALIFORNIA BUTTER.— Very similar to the Large Passion. Formsa fine 
head, which is very compact and solid. The outside leaves are of amedium green 
color, slightly marked with brown spots, while within the leaves are of a rich 
creamy yellow color. Packet, 10 cts.; ounce, 15 cts.; 24 pound, 40 cents ; pound, $1.50. 
BUTTERCUP.—This new variety comes very highly recommended. For 
beauty of foliage, extreme tenderness and delicacy of flavor, it is hard to beat. 
Always forms good solid heads. It is a medium early and is equally suitable for 
either Summer or Winter growth. It is undoubtedly ome of the best of all the 
new varieties. Packet, 10 cts.: ounce, 15 cts., 14 pound, 40 cts.; pound, $1.50. 
MARBLEHEAD MAMMOTH.—Frequeutly 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 isa splendid Lettuce, a 
very hard header, and slow to run to seed. If you want the largest Lettuce 
you have ever sown, you should sow Marblehead. Itis the largest heading 
variety of the lettuce family in cultivation. Pkt., 10c.; oz., 15¢.; 14 Ib., 40c.; lb., $1.50. 
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5 Ibs. each and over. The $50 premium in 1888 was awarded to Alfred Fuller, 
Fast Ashford, N. Y., for raising a head weighing 124% pounds, which was the 
heaviest head of any variety I have ever known. When eaten, it has a rich, 
nutty 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 forthe market or family gardener. NO PRAISE IS TOO HIGH 
FOR ITS MERITS. Pkt., 10 cents; oz., 35 cents; 14 1b., 75 cents; Ib., $2.50. 
to-day that J had no idea I should write last spring when I received my seeds; but 
I am proud to say, and not only to Say, but to prove to you, that the seeds have done 
more than you recommended them todo. I raised two Jumbo Watermelons that 
beat anything in the melon line that was ever raised in this county. Every one who 
sees them say theyare the largest melons by half that they ever saw. One weivhs 97 
Tbs. and 13 ounces, the other 7814 lbs.; they were grown in 3 months and 14 days.” 
John W. Harmon, Poseyville, Ind.; ‘‘I was well pleased with the seeds purchased 
from you last Spring. Iraised one Jumbo Melon that weighed 57 pounds. The 
Stubborn Seeder Lettuce, and Matchless Tomato are excellent.” 
A. D. Hawes, Blissfield, Mich. : ‘I have some very fine Jumbo Melons, they are 
ahead of any thing that was every raised here.” 
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