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Lettuce and Leek 



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WM. ELLIOTT & SONS 



SEEDSMEN. NEW YORK 



LETTUCE. 



Laitue. Lechuga. Salat. 



One ounce will sow 300 feet of row ; ;^ pounds will plant one acre in rows 3 feet apart. 



For early plants, the seed may be sown in September, and transplanted into coldframes for 

 protection during the winter ; or sow in February or March in hotbeds wiih a moderate bottom 

 heat, cover lightly, and thin sufficiently to prevent crowding; gradually harden by exposure. 

 Transplant to the open ground in a sheltered location in April ; set in rows a foot apart, and 

 6 inches apart in the row. When heads begin to form, thin out by using alternate plants in the 

 rows. For succession, sow in prepared beds as soon as the ground can be worked, and at inter- 

 vals of two weeks during the summer. To be crisp and tender, its growth should be vigorous 

 and rapid, which requires rich soil, plenty of well-rotted manure and an abundance of moisture. 



/ If to be forwarded by mail, add at the rate of 8 cents per pound for postage. 



*^^lliott's Hothouse. The best variety for growing under glass ; large size, a sure header 

 and not liable to rot atirhe'heart ; a favoriie among private and market-gardeners. Pkt. 10 cts., 

 oz. 40 cts., Klb. $1. 



■ Big Boston. Identical in shape and color with Boston Market, but double the size ; fine 

 fof forcing in coldframes or for open 

 ground. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., }4lb. 

 50 cts , lb. $1.75. 



^, Boston Market (White-Seeded 

 Tennis-Ball). Grown extensively by 

 market-gardeners, under glass, for win- 

 ter use ; very compact head of the best 

 quality. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., Klb. 

 40 cts., lb. $1.25. 



^' Golden Queen. Medium size; 

 golden yellow, solid heads ; very early. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., Klb. 50 cts., 

 lb. $1.50. 



,, Golden Stone Head. One of 

 ttie earliest, and best for forcing; very 

 solid, of superior quality, and exceed- 

 ingly tender. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., 

 Klb. 40 cts., lb. IS1.25. 



Early Curled Simpson. A 

 leading early sort ; very tender ; white 

 seed. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., iiVo. 40 

 cts., lb. jSi 25. 



\ Black-Seeded Simpson. Nearly 

 ditable the size of the ordinary Curled 

 Simpson ; a superior variety ; large, 

 and of light color. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 

 cts., Klb. 40 cts., lb. $1.25. 



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Big uoston Lettnce. 



Improved Salamander. Fine, 

 compact heads, which resist the sum- 

 mer heat admirably. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 

 20 cts., y^Vo. 50 cts., lb. $1.75. 



Mammoth Butter (Black Seed). 

 A select strain, with large, solid, yellow 

 heads ; favorite variety of New York 

 market-gardeners. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 

 cts , Klb. 60 cts., lb. %2. 



Black-Seeded Tennis-Ball. 



Hardy and crisp; of excellent quality ; 

 one of the earliest of the heading varie- 

 ties. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., J{lb. 40Cts., 

 lb. $1.25. 



"White Summer Cabbage. Close 

 heads, of good size ; fine for sum.mer. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., Jilb. 30C., Ib.Jfi. 



) New York Cabbagje. Large, solid 

 heads ; dark green color. Pkt 5 cts., 

 oz. 15 cts., Klb. 40 cts., lb. $1.25. 



J Iceberg. Produces solid heads 8 

 iT inches in diameter, very crisp and 

 sweet ; is a valuable variety for main 

 crop, as it does not run to seed readily ; 

 It IS in season for a long time. Pkt. 5c., 

 oz. 15 cts., Klb. 40 cts., lb. $1.50. 

 none more reliable for outdoor cultivation; 



Large American Flag Leek 



Improved Hanson. An ideal summer Lettuce 

 heads grow to a remarkable size, and are very solid ; the outer leaves are a bright green, while the 

 inner present a white appearance, as though blanched ; tender and crisp, and free from any unpleasant 

 bitter taste. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., Klb. 40 cts., lb. $1.25. 

 V Mignonette. Distinct russet-colored ; solid and compact. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., Klb. 40c., lb. $1.25. 

 I "White Cos Romaine. Fine, if sown very early ; requires tying up to blanch. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 

 iS cts., Klb. 40 cts , lb. $1.25. 



Trianon Self-Closing Cos. The finest of all the Cos sorts, resisting warm weather. Pkt. 

 ^ cts., oz. 20 cts., Klb. 50 cts., lb. $1.50. 



LEEK. 



PoiREAU. Puerro. 5porree. 



One ounce will sow 200 feet of a row ; 4 pounds is required to plant one acre. 



The Leek is very hardy, and easily cultivated ; it succeeds best in a light but well-enriched soil. 

 Sow as early in spring as practicable, in dril's i inch deep and i foot apart. When 6 or 8 inches high, 

 transplant in rows 15 inches apart, with 6 inches between the plants. Set as deep as possible, that the 

 neck, being covered, may be blanched. 



/ Large American Flag. The largest and most desirable either for market or family use. Pkt. 

 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., Klb. 60 cts., lb. S1.75. 



Large Carentan. Large-growing French variety of excellent quality. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., 

 Klb. 75 cts., lb. $2. 



Large Rouen "Winter. An excellent variety ; remains a long time in good condition. Pkt. 

 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., Klb. 75 cts., lb. $2. 



MARXYNIA. 



A strong-growing annual plant, bearing curiously shaped seed-pods, which, when young and ten- 

 der, make excellent pickles. Sow in the open ground in May. and thin out the plants to 2 or 3 feet 

 apart, or a few seeds may be sown in a hotbed, and afterwards transplanted. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts., 



Klb. $1, lb. $3. 



