48 — Vegetable Seeds 



THE MAULE SEED BOOK FOR 1914 



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 -white; good for "forcing under glass or for spring 

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

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

 Packet, 10 cts.; ounce, 15 cts.; i^ pound, 40 cts.; pound, $1,539. 



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NEW BLACK SEEDED BIG BOSTON LETTUCE 



New Black Seeded Big Boston 



This new cabbage heading lettuce is an Improved black seeded strain 

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

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

 than Big Boston. My New York market gardener friends say It Is the 

 finest type of Big Boston they have ever grown. It is one of the best 

 heat and cold resisters of any of the so-called butter head varieties. 

 Excellent for forcing in the greenhouse, hot bed or cold frames, also for 

 growing in the open ground spring or fall. 



Packet, 10 cts.; ounce, 30 cts.; ^ pound, 60 cts.; pound, S2.00. 



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 quality. For home garden or market. 



Pkt., 5c.; ox., 15c.; 14 lb., iOc.; lb., §1.50. 



GRAND RAPIDS LETTUCE. 



342 Grand Rapids 



Very popular with Xew 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 very close planting. Best for forcing. 



Pkt., 5c.; ox., 15c.; ]4 lb., iOc; lb., $1.50. 



WHITE HEART COS LETTUCE. 



343 White Heart Cos 



Also called Romaine lettuce is served ex- 

 clusively In European hotels. Grows about 10 

 Inches high, the outer leaves being well folded 

 toward the centre. Inner leaves bleach almost 

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



Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15c.; ]4 lb., 4:0c.; lb., S1.50. 



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ALL THE YEAR ROUND LETTUCE. 



346 All the Year Round 



One of the most popular varieties for withstanding heat. Grows me- 

 dium size, solid heads of a light green color, which bleaches to a creamy 

 white. The buttery heads are of the finest quality. Good for spring or 

 fall planting and winters over well. Valuable for forcing. One of the 

 best for market. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; % lb., 40 cts.; lb., §1.35. 



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DEACON LETTUCE. 



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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 vellow, and are crisp, butterv and well flavored. 



Packet, 5 cts.; ounce, 15 cts.; H pound, 40 cts.; pound, S1.35. 



