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BIAUICE'S IMPROVED HANSOW — The most popular lettuce m 

 my entire list. I make no hesitation in saying that its superior does not 

 exist. These may appear to be strong words to use, but I think every 

 customer this season planting this improved 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 ten- 



TII^TOIV'S 



WHITE 



STAR 



BIG BOSTON. 



der as if blanched. It forms a very large head, at times attaining a 



weight of 5 lbs. each and over, and free from any bitter taste whatever. 



When eaten, it has a rich, nutty and sweet flavor; tender and crisp, even 



to the outer leaves. It resists wonderfully well summer heat and 



drought, and is in every way the sort for the market or family gardener. 



Bf o praise Is too high for Its merits. Packet,10 cents; ounce, 30 cents; 



% pound, 60 cents; pound, $2.00. 



TIIiTON'S WHITE STAR.— This variety has been highly recommended as one of 



the very best varieties for forcing or early planting in the open ground. It forms a large, 



loose head, has thick savoyed leaves which keep it fit for use a very long time. Cannot 



help satisfying the most critical marliet gardener's trade. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 



15 cents; \4 pound, 40 cents; pound, S1.50. 



Bit. BOSTON. — This is a variety of the Boston Market, which has been perfected by 

 a celebrated gardener in the neighborhood of Boston, to such an extent that it is fully 

 double the size of the old variety. It is, however, a little later in maturing; but its unu- 

 sual size and wonderful solidity are strong recommendations. All truckers and market 

 gardeners desiring large, salable heads, that are crisp and tender, will find this a most 

 profitable sort. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 15 cents; \i pound, 40 cents; pound, SI.60. 



DENVER MARKET An early variety of head lettuce, that has proved itself of 



merit. It forms large, solid heads, of a good light green color, and is very slow to run 

 to seed. The leaves are beautifully curled and crimped (like the Savoy cabbages) and are 

 very tender, crisp and of excellent flavor. The crimp leaves distinguish it from any other 

 tind of lettuce. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 15 cents; J^ pound, 40 cents; pound, $1.50. 



MARBLiEHEAD MAMMOTH.— Frequently grows as large as a good Drumhead Cab- 

 bage. 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 you have ever sown, you should sow Marblehead. 

 Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 15 cents; % pound, 40 cents; pound, $1.50. 

 : ICEBERG. — This variety is especially recommended on account of its superior fla- 



vor and its handsome large heads. The large, curly leaves which cover the outside of the 

 solid heads are of a bright, light green, with a very slight reddish tinge at the edges. Its 

 habit of storing moisture in the indents of the leaves keeps it fresh and remarkably crystal- 

 line m appearance. The unusual solidity of the heads Is insured by the main ribs of the 

 leav es, which, curving strongly into the cen- 

 tre, acts like a truss, making it impossible 

 for the leaves to expose the centre, which is 

 constantly thoroughly blanched. Packet, 

 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; ^-i lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



MAULE'S PHIIiADELPHIA BUT- 

 TER. — One of the main stays and a popu- 

 lar variety in the Philadelphia markets. 

 Produces fine, solid heads of large size, 

 white, tender, crisp and of fine flavor. 

 An elegant forcing variety or for growing 

 in cold frames; stands the heat and cold to 

 a remarkable degree and slow to running 

 to seed. Sure to head, and to please in 

 every way. Packet, 10 cts.; ounce, 25 cts.; 

 'i pound, 75 cts.; pound, $2.00. 



EARLY PRIZE HEAD.— Forms a 



large, tender and crisp mass of leaves of 



superior, delicate flavor, and very hardy. 



Well adapted for either forcing or outdooi . 



culture. Slow to run to seed and does noi 



become bitter as early as many other sorts r 



Suitable for planting at any season of tht" 



year. Regarded as a very desirable sort. 



iPacket, 5 cents; ounce, 15 cents; ^ pound, 



40 cents pound, $1.25. 



ICEBERG. 



