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“GIANT GLACIER.—A magnificent, heat resisting head lettuce. T~ MAXIMUM.—The introducer says this new lettuce is the “largest, 
Plants, 12 inches across; heads, 6 inches across. Leaves light green, | solidest, erispest and best’ of all the head lettuces. I have given it 
with ornamental serrate edges. Inner leaves or head white in color, | careful comparative examination, along with other varieties, on my 
and wholly tender and crisp, and free from bitter taste. One of the| Briar Crest trial grounds, and am entirely satisfied with it. It is a 
sorts best able to withstand drought and to produce mild flavored | large, strong, quick growing head lettuce; really good, but not better 
heads under a hot sun. lt is a new lettuce, and one of great promise, | than some of my old standard strains. Nevertheless, I list it in the cat- 
} and I confidently recommend it for spring and midsummer use. It is} alogue at the suggestion of one of the largest and most expert lettuce 
} almost like a Savoy cabbage in the texture of its leaves, and is a strong | growers in the world, in whose judgment I have great confidence. I ap- 
} type, and likely to prove widely popular. It is slow to shoot to seed, | pealed to this gentleman for information about the most promising new 
Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 15 cents; 4 pound, 40 cents; pound, $1.50. | sorts, and he included Maximum. PEt., 10c.; 0z., l5c.; 14 Ib., 40c.; 1b., $1.50. 
J MIGNONETTE. —A sturdy russet colored 
cabbage lettuce, of distinct value; very com- 
pact and almost all head. Outside leaves 
crimped. The solid heart is creamy white, 
with greenish yariations. Both hardy and 
heat resisting. Very much liked in many sec- 
tioms. Delicate and tender flavor. PkKt., 5 cts.; 
oz, 10 cts.; 14 Ib., 30 cts.; 1b., $1.00. 
/TENNISBALL. Black Seed. — One of the 
éarliest heading sorts. Quality excellent. It 
makes but few outer leaves and can be set 6 to 
7inches apart. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; 
14 pound, 30 cents; pound, $1.00. 
ILVER BALL. 
*” SILVER BALL.—A handsome va- 
riety, with inner head of silvery 
whiteness. The head is solid and of 
good fiavor. It is suitable for forcing 
and for spring and summer culture 
in the open air. PkKt., 5 cts.: oz, 
10 cts.; 4 1b., 30 cts.; 1b., $1.00. 
GRAND RAPIDS. 
GRAND RAPIDS.—A loose headed lettuce 
of pleasing appearance and remarkable table 
merit. The name is from its Michigan home. 
Desirable for forcing or for open air culture in 
early spring. Ornamental leaves of a yellow- 
ish green color. The growth is compact, and it 
may be set closely; say 6x6 inches. A quick 
Bapwer and a good piper pine a week, or / = ° ( 
more before running to seed. ree from rot, |} / : = 
.a after being cut lasts a long time without } TILTON’S WHITE STAR. YY ALL THE YEAR ROUND. ; 
wilting. Highly commendable. Packet, 5 cts.; TILTON’S WHITE STAR. — One of the ALL THE YEAR ROUND. — Good for 
nce, 10 cts.; 14 pound, 30 cts.; pound, $1.00. best for forcing or open ground. Large, loose | spring or fall planting. Bears the heat of mid- 
IMAGNE.—A beautiful new cos lettuce. head, and thick, savoyed leaves. Packet, 5 cts.; | summer well; also valuable for forcing. (See 
French favorite. (See specialties.) ounce, 10 cts.; 44 pound, 30 cts.; pound, $1.00.. illustration. ) Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; 
WARF WHITE HEART COS.—Cos let- (Z BIG BOSTON. — An improved yariety of | 4 pound, 30 cents; pound, $1.00. 
t¥ce is served exclusively in European hotels. | Boston Market or White Seeded Tennisball. MIXED LETTUCE.—l2 to 15 sorts — early 
White Heart is one of the best. t is about 8| Larger and better than the parent, but later. angeAate. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; 4 lb., 0c. ; 1b., $1.00. 
inches high, of attractive green color, and of | PKt., 5 cts.; 0z., 15 cts.; V4 Ib., 40 cts.; 1b., $1.20. WNEW YORK.—Excellent for midsummer; 
' such close habit of growth as to be self-blanch- one of the best for resisting heat. Heads large, 
ing. Itis early, crisp, tender and slow to seed. well blanched, crisp, tender and sweet. Slow 
Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 15 ets.; 14 Ib., 40 cts.; 1b., $1.25. to run to seed. Extra good table quality. PEL, 
x 5 ets.; oz., 10 ets.; 4 1b., 80 cts.; 1b., $1.00. 
NEW YORK. 
