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VICTOR DUTCH BUTTER. (Jlarket gardeners' pri- 

 vate stock.) Notwithstanding tliis fine variety is nowoffered 

 for the first time, it lias had a famous local reputation 

 around Philadelphia, where market gardeners have hereto- 

 fore paid very high prices for the seed. It is mo.st highly 

 prized for e^irly spring and autnmn sowing, producing crisp, 

 white solid heads, almost equal to a cabbage; the outer leaves 

 are speckled with a brownish tinge. It is an elegant forcing 

 variety, or for growing in cold frames, and stands the heat 

 and cold to a remarkable degree ; we regard it as one of the 

 verv best and most profitable varieties to grow. Pkt.,10e.; 

 oz.,"35c.; 3,1 lb., 90c.; lb., 5^3.50. 



■WTiite-Seeded Early Tennis Ball, or Boston Market. 



A very early variety, forming a small, close, hard head ; very 

 hardv, crisp and tender. An excellent variety for forcing. 

 Pkt.,".5c.; oz., 15c.: % lb., 40c.; lb., S1.40. 



BLACK SEEDED TENNIS BALI.. A favorite forc- 

 ing variety, and forming a close, hard head. It makes but 

 few outer leaves, and for this reason can be planted quite 

 closely under glass — from six to seven inches apart. Pkt., 

 5c.; oz'., 15c.; % lb., 40c.; lb., S1.40. 



BUTTERCUP. A new variety from Germany, equally 

 good for winter and summer use or early forcing : forming 

 large, solid heads of bright citron-colored foliage, crisp, ten- 

 der and delicate in flavor. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15c.; V4 lb., 50c.; 

 11)., S1.60. 



Early Curled Silesia. A fine early curled v:-,riet.v, which 

 iloes not head ; leaves large and tender, of fine flavor. Pkt., 

 5c.; oz.,10e.; J^ lb., 3.5c.; lb., SI. 2.5. 



Early Cxirled Simpson. This does not head, but forms 

 :i close, compact mass of leaves; earlv and excellent for forc- 

 ing. Pkt., 5c.; oz., l.jc; 3^ lb., 35c.; lb., S1.25. 



EWPROA'ED HANSON. An improved strain of this 

 ■■nperior curled, hea<ling variety, of large f^ize, often weigh- 

 ing three i)Ounds; sweet, tender and crisp, of a beautiful 

 green without and white within. Resisting lieatand drought 

 well. Pkt., oc: oz., 15c.; \i lb., 40c.; lb., 81.40. 



PHILADEL,PHI.\ DUTCH BUTTER SPOTTED. 



Producing large heads, of excellent quality ; <me of the best 

 for the market gardener ; stands heat well and slow to run to 

 seed. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 20c.; 14 lb., 50c.; lb., S1.75. 



C AETEOFNIA CREAM BUTTER, or ROYAL SUM- 

 MER CABBAGE. This variety forms large, solid, i-ound, 

 compact heads, light green outside and creamy yellow within. 

 It is medium early and strongly recommended .• s a summer 

 variety, being very slow to shoot to seed. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 

 15c.; Jilb.,50c.; lb., $1.50. 



LARGE ■WHITE PASSION. A very handsome cab- 

 bage lettuce from California. It forms a very large, hard 

 head, of crisp and delicious flavor, and is slow in running to 

 seed. Although quite new this variety is already very jiop- 

 ularwith oiir .Southern n^arket gardeners for shipment North. 

 The seed being sown in the fall and transplanted during the 

 winter, it grows to fine, large size, and stands longshipments 

 better than anv variety we know of. Pkt., lOc; oz., 20e.; }4 

 lb.. 60c.; lb., 81.75. 



DEACON. A fine new variety (originated near Eoehes- 

 ter, N. Y.), with round, compact heads, four to five inches in 

 dinmeter; leaves very thick, dark green, tender and of un- 

 usual fine quality; verv distinct and valuable. Pkt., 5c.; 

 oz., 15c.; Jilb., 4oe.; lb., "81.50. 



Pliiladelpliia Early Prize Head, or Brown Cab- 

 bage. An excellent family lettuce; it forms a mammoth 

 head, and remains tender and crisp throughout the season- 

 It is prompt to head and slow to run to seed; ver.v hardy, 

 and of superb flavor. Pkt., 5c.; oz.,15e.; 3ilb.,35c.; lb.,Sl.^. 



JOHNSON'S STAND\YELL. Thisnew lettuce will, as 

 its name implies, .sfoHd a longtime before running to seed. 

 The heads &\e very large, firm and solid, and yet extremely 

 (p»f/€r and dWi'o'ou.s in flavor. The heart and leaves are of a 

 bultery yellow-green. Pkt.,10c.; oz.,25c.; }ilb.,70c.; lb., $2.40. 



Black -Seeded Satisfaction. A splendid variety, with 

 large, fine, compact heads of rare quality ; very solid, stands 

 heat well, and remains in fine eating condition for a long 

 time. Pkt., 5c.; oz., loc; 34 lb., 3.5c.; lb., 81.25. 



NEW PERPETUAL, or IMPROVED SIjVIPSON. 

 This variety is entirely distinct, not heading, but forming 

 huge, compaet bushes. The leaf is a ycllouish-preen and vent 

 tender. For private use it is especially adapted, as only one 

 sowing is necessary for the whole season. It remains up to 

 the time of seeding of just the same quality for eating as at. 

 any time before. Pkt., 5c.; oz., loc; 34 lb., 35c.; lb., 81.25. 



NE"W OAK-LEAVED. A distinct and beautiful new 

 variety. The heads are compact, crisp and tender, and en- 

 tirely free from that bitter taste peculiar to many sorts. Pkt., 

 5c.; oz., 15c.; 341b., 45c.; lb., 81.50. 



New White Russian Summer Lettuce. 



This is a genuine new sort of invaluable 

 merit that has been planted by ourselves and by 

 many of our most intelligent market gardeners 

 during the past three seasons. It is pre-eminent- 

 ly one of the best sorts to withstand the extreme 

 heat of our long, hot summer months, as it forms 

 beautiful large, solid heads, without showing the 

 slightest disposition whatever to run to seed. The 

 heads generally have to be cut before any seed- 

 stalk will appear. It is eciually well adapted for 

 early spring sowing. Of very rapid growth, with 

 few outer leaves; in color it is a very light green, 

 being almost white, and forms a very large, 

 solid liead of thefinestquality. All market gar- 

 fleiiers who have planted it are enthusiastic in its 

 praise. This lettuce is so distinct that a casual 

 observer could readily discover asingle head of it 

 in an acre of any other sort. Stock limited — order 

 early. Pkt., 15c.: oz., 40c.; J4 lb., 81.00; lb., 84.00. 



CHARTIER LETTUCE. This fine new 

 sort will take front rank when thoroughly intro- 

 duced. A few Pittsburgh gardeners have kept 

 ii carefully among themselves, until last season 

 we secured seed stock. It is one of the most 

 striking and distinct varieties in cultivation, and 

 attracts much attention owing to its pinkish color, 

 fine head and beautiful curled leaves. Its quality 

 on the table is faultless. Pkt., 5c.; oz.. lOc; Vilb., 

 45c.; lb., 81.40. 



XEW WHITE RUSSIAN SUMMER LI'TTUCE. 



