48 — Vegetable Seeds 



THE MAULE SEED BOOK FOR 1913 



BLACK-SEEDED SIMPSON LETTUCE. 



344 Black-Seeded Simpson 



The best of the non-heading lettuces. An old and popular standard 

 sort, of large size and highest quality. It is light green colored, with 

 inner leaves almost -n-hite; good for forcing under glass or for spring 

 and early summer culture in the open air. Resists heat and remains 

 long m edible condition. The best cut and come again leaf lettuce. 

 PacUet, 10 cts.; ounce, 15 cts.; ^^ pound, 40 cts.; pound, $1.35. 



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NEW BLACK SEEDED BIG BOSTON LETTUCE. 



New Black Seeded Bis Boston 



This new cabbage heading lettuce is an improved black seeded strain 

 of the famous Big Boston. Producing larger white heads, which are 

 always tender and crisp, more compact and will stand shipping better 

 than Big Boston. Excellent for forcing in the greenhouse, hot bed or 

 cold frames, also for growing in the open ground spring or fall. 



Pacfeet, 10 cts.; ounce, 35 cts.; }4 pound, 75 cts.; pound, $3.50. 



ALL THE YEAR ROUND LETTUCE, 



346 All the Year Round 



Good for spring or fall planting and winters over well. Bears the 

 heat of mid summer; also valuable for forcing. One of +he best for 

 market. Ptt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; J^ lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.35. 



DEACON LETTUCE- 



329 Deacon 



This Is an excellent summer variety. The heads are of large size, 

 very firm and remain in condition for use a longtime. The plant is 

 very compact, with few outer leaves which are usually very smooth, 

 thick and of light green color. The Inner leaves blanch to a bright, 

 rich veDow. and are crisp, buttery and well flavored. 



Patk-et, 5 cts.; ounce, 15 cts.; 'i pound, 40 cts.; pound, $1.35. 



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NEW YORK OR WONDERFUL LETTUCE. 



345 New York or Wonderful 



Excellent for mid-summer; one of the best for 

 resisting heat. Heads large, well blanched, 

 crisp, tender and sweet. Slow to run to seed. 

 A popular cabbage-headed sort with extra good 

 table qualitv. For home garden or market. 

 I Pkt., 5c.i"oz.« 15c.; l^ lb., 40c.j lb., Sl-50, 



GRAND P«PiD 



342 Grand Rapids 



Very popular with New York market gar- 

 deners. Of crisp, delicious flavor. On account 

 of its handsome appearance is always a rapid 

 seller on the market stall. Its upright habit 

 admits of verv close planting. Best for forcing. 



Pkt.s 5c-; dx.t. 15c.f 'yi lb.. 40c.: IJi- Sl-50r 



343 



WHITE HEART COS LETTUCE. 



White Heart Cos 



Also called Romaine lettuce is served ex- 

 clusivelv in European hotels. Grows about 10 

 inches hieh, the outer leaves being well folded 

 toward the centre. Inner leaves bleach almost 

 pure white. It is early, crisp, and very tender. 



Ptt., 5c,; OT., use; M lb.« 4:0c.s lb.. Sl..=i0- 



