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or LETTUGE In demand every month of the year. One of the most profitable crops grown by market gardeners. 
CULTURE.—Start the seed in boxes, frames or borders, and transplant once or twice, giving a space of 7x7 inches up to 
@ j2x12 inches, depending on variety, for final development. Extra rich, mellow ground, the highest culture and sufficient 
moisture are demanded for best results. The lettuce is hardy, but makes little growth when the mercury is below 40°. When much above 65° the 
| plant quickly becomes drawn out of Shape. Sow shallow. One ounce will sow 300 feet of drill and furnish about 3,000 plants. 
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| ICEBERG, THE FORTY-DAY. DENVER MARKET. 
ve | ICEKBERG.—Large, handsome head, of fine THE FORTY-DAY LETTUCE.—A splen- DENVER MARKET.—An early head let- 
| flavor. The light green, curly outside leaves | did new lettuce of the butter head cabbage | tuce, with beautiful Savoy-like leaves. Heads | 
have slightly reddish edges. The inside leaves | type, especially desirable for early spring and | large and solid, of light green color, and slow | 
are strongly arched, making a solid, well | late fall, and for cold frames. Head blanches|to run to seed. ‘The leaves are curled and 
: blanched head. Very hard heading and | toa beautiful golden yellow; size 4 to 6 inches; | crimped in a manner peculiar to this variety. 
« || deliciously crisp. One of the best of the newer | very solid. Very early. Mild, sweet flavor. | It is:much in demand by market gardeners. 
' sorts. Pkt., 5c.; oz., lic.; 44 1b., 40c.; lb., $1.25. Packet, 5e.; ounce, 15c.; 14 1b.. 40¢.; lb. $1.25. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 15 cts.; 14 1b., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 
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orms a large, tender, crisp head of superior A main reliance in the great markets of this 
Hes, lows remaining eee! and slow to run 4 Good Lettuces. city. Solid heads of large size; white, tender, 
open air culture, being yuite hardy. It is not || May King, Silver Anniversary, Success, || (arp saamied wo euleure ie eat pO 
new, but te paerite are so wadely prow and and Immensity. winter; also suitable for forcing or for open air 
recognize a remains a leading sort. culture. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15¢.; 14 lb., 40c.; lb., $1.26. 
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BLACK-SEEDED SIMPSON. STUBBORN SEEDER. 
nd BLACK-SEEDED SIMPSON.—The best of the non-heading lettuces. STUBBORN SEEDER or IMPROVED PERPIGNAN.—Slowest 
, ADold and popular standard sort, of large size and highest quality. It| variety going to seed, sometimes failing altogether in that respect, and 
a) is light colored, with inner leaves almost white; good for forcing under | is, consequently, held in high esteem by gardeners. Forms large, solid 
nu) lass or for spring and early summer culture in the open air. Resists} heads of superb quality, and resists drought and heat well. Valuable 
i), heat and remains long in edible condition. I can recommend my | for home use or market. It is white seeded; a grand lettuce for sum- 
| Strain of Black Seeded Simpson to anyone desiring a first class lettuce. | mer. and I can highly recommend it as a choice yariety. Packet, 
Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 20 cents; 14 pound, 50 cents; pound, $1.50. 10 cents; ounce, 20 cts.; 44 pound, 50 cts.; pound, $1.50. 
