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THE LOVETT COMPANY. 



Tilton's White Star. A distinct sort of great merit. 

 Somewhat similar to the Simpson, but grows larger 

 and more rapidly, has a thicker, darker leaf, less frilled 

 at the edge; forms a larger and more distinct cluster of 

 leaves, making ahnost a head: blanches perfectly and 

 is of excellent quality. The plants remain a long time 

 in condition for use before running to seed, and owing 

 to its thick leaf will keep long after cutting, without 

 wilting, making it a good shipper and a desirable mar- 

 ket variety. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 3€lt>., 40c; lb., 81. 25. 



Salamander. One of the best hot weather Lettuces. 

 Good sized heads, light gTeen outsida and white inside. 

 Remains longer in head, and withstands a greater 

 amount of heat than any other variety. Pkt., oc; oz., 

 15c; Xlb., 40c; lb., 81.25. 



Sug'ar Loaf. A first class family Lettuce. Under 

 good ctdtivation it makes a head ten or twelve inches 

 in diameter, and correspondingij^ high; forming a 

 large plant with plenty of heart. It is of a green color 

 T\dth brown tinge; of excellent quality and slow 

 to rim to seed. Pkt.. 5c; oz., 15c; ^Ib., 50c; lb., 81.50. 



Paris White Cos, The Cos Lettuce differ entii-ely in 

 shape from the preceding varieties; the head being 

 elongated and of conical form, eight or nine inches high, 

 and five or six inches in diameter. To be had in perfec- 

 tion, it should be tied up to insure blanching. Pkt., 

 oc; oz., 15c; )^b., 40c; lb., 81.25. 



TRIA^"ON. 



**Trianon" Cos. The very finest variety of this fav- 

 orite European class of Lettuce. The long narrow 

 leaves form solid heads, like a Wakefield Cabbage, 

 bleach rapidly to a snowy white. Tlie leaves when 

 bleached are crisp like Celerv sTall:s and can be eaten in 

 the same manner. Unequalled 1 in tla xor and excels all 

 other varieties in quality. [Sr.- 1 1 hi ration.) Pkt., 

 5c: oz.; 20c; ^^h.. 50c: lb., si. 50. 



KOHL RABL 



Kolil Rahi, Ger. Chou-rarc. Fr. 



A vegetable intermediate between the Turnip and 

 Cabbage, combining the flavor of both. The bulb- 

 shaped growth is used wjieu very small and tender, at 

 which period, they are delicious, properly prepared. 

 Sow and treat similar to earlj- Cabbage. 



White Vienna. Very early, forming a small, hand- 

 some white bulb. The best early table variety. Pkt., 

 5c; oz., 20c; % lb., 60c; lb., $2.00. 



Purple Vienna. The same as the above except in color, 

 which is bright purple. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; X lb., 60c; 

 lb., 82.00. 



LEEK. 



Laxich, Ger. Poiremi, Fr. 

 One ounce will sow about 1 OO feet of drill. 



Large London. A large and excellent variety. Pkt., 

 5c; oz., 20c; lb., 50c; lb., 81.50. 



American Flag. Without doubt the best variety in 

 cultivation. It grows to a large size and is very uni- 

 form in shape. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; X lb., 65c; lb., 82.25. 



KALE (Borecole). 



Blatter Kohl, Ger. Chou Vert, Fr. 

 One ounce will sow about 200 feet of drill. 



Sow during the latter part of April in prepared beds; 

 transplant and treat in the same maimer as for Cab- 

 bage. The varieties are very hardy, and the quality is 

 much improved by a touch of frost. 



Dwarf Green Curled Scotch. . Of spreading habit: sel- 

 dom over eighteen inches high, and often thi^ee feet in 

 diameter. The leaves are bright green and beautifully 

 curled. Pkt., 5c: bz.. 15c; >^ lb., 35c; lb., 81.10. 



Green Curled. The market gardeners' favorite. Grows 

 •about two feet high, and is hardier than the Dwarf 

 Green, being improved by frost. Leaves dark green 

 beautifully cmded and ^^-rinkled. Pkt., 5c: oz.. 10c; 

 }{ lb., 30c; lb., 90c. 



Siberian. A very hardy variety, somewhat coai-ser 

 than the preceding and with leaves not so deeply curled. 

 Pkt., oc; oz., 10c; ^Ib., 25c; lb., 80c. 



MUSTARD. 



Senf, Ger. Moutarde, Fr. 



Chinese [Xeu-). This variety is ready for use in six 

 weeks after sowing, and plants continue to yield until 

 frosty weather. The leaves grow to a good size, and 

 are eaten, prepared like Spinach. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c: 

 >4 lb; 30c; lb.. 81.00. 



White. The favorite for salads and general use ; seeds 

 are also much used. Oz., 5c; 3^ lb., 15c; lb., 40c. 



Brown. Stronger and more pungent than the white. 

 Oz., 5c; yi lb., 15c; lb., 40c. 



MARTYNIA. 



Prodtxces an abundance of large, show^^ flowei-s. and 

 when the young pods are sufficiently tender to be punc- 

 tui-ed by the finger nail, they are used for pickles. Sow 

 in May in hills two feet apail. Pkt., 5c: oz.. 25c. 



NASTURTiUIviS. 



Kcqniziner, Ger. Capucine grande. Fr. 



The seed pods, are gathered while green and tender 

 and used for pickling, and the leaves are often mixed 

 in salads to make them pungent. Sow early in spring 



Tall IMixed. The most productive. Pkt.. 5c: oz., 15c. 



Dwarf i>iiAed. Beautiful colors: a fine bedding plant. 

 Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c. 



OKRA. 



Essbarcr. Ger. G'liinho. Fr. 



Extensively grown for the seed pods, which are con- 

 sidered very nutritious and are largely used in soups and 

 stews, being gathereil when vei"y young and tender. 

 Sow about melon plan.ting time in rows three feet apart, 

 and thin otit to twelve inches apart in the rows. 



White Velvet. A nL■\^- and distinct variety from the 

 South. Pods of good size, perfectly smooth, and retain 

 their tender quality mticli longer than the ordinary 

 sorts. Pkt.. 5c- ../,.'. 10c: ^^Ib.. 25c: lb.. 80c. 



improved Dvarf. A favorite sort ^^-ith market garden- 

 ers: grows only eighteen inches high, very prolific, and 

 bears long pods of good quality. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 

 Xlb., 20c; lb., 60c. 



