THE LOVETT COMPANY, LITTLE SILVER, N. J. 



LETTUCE, 



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Add 8c. per pound extra if wanted by mail Packets, ounces and 1-4 lbs. mailed fr^e.. 



Lettuce should have rich soil and frequent waterings; when wanted as a cut salad, sow thickly in rows or 

 broadcast. One ounce of seed will sow 150 feet of drill. Culture directions on each package. 



BIG BOSTON. Much resembling the Boston Market; 

 nearly twice its size, not quite so early, but more de- 

 sirable on account of size and solidity; excellent for 

 forcing in cold frames, or planting in open ground. 

 The heads are large, solid and salable at all seasons of 

 the year; the best lettuce for all market gardeners. 

 Fkt-, 4c; 3pkts., 10c; oz., 15c; 3^ lb., 50c; lb., §1.75. 



NEW ICEBERG. The Iceberg, only recently intro- 

 duced has proven to be very satisfactory. It has many 

 advantages over other varieties, both as a cut and head 

 lettuce. When only five inches high and before the 

 heads form it can be used as a cut lettuce. As a head 

 lettuce it has no superior; excellent in spring or sum- 

 mer. Pkt., 6c; oz., 30c; lb., 60c; lb., .$2.00. 



EARLY CURLED SILESIA. A fine, early curled variety; does not head; leaves large, tender and fine flavored 

 Pkt., 3c; 2pkts., 5c; oz., 10c; )i lb., 30c; lb., $1.00. 



EARLY TENNISBALL. A good heading lettuce and one of the best for forcing or planting in open ground. 

 Pkt., 3c; 2 pkts., 5c; oz., 10c; }{ lb., 25c. 



NEW YORK. A fine summer lettuce, not likely to run to seed. 



BIG BOSTON LETTUCE. PKT., 4c; 3 PKTS., lOc. 



COLD NUGGET. A beautiful, small, 

 hard-headed variety; very quick 

 growth; outer leaves, a rich, golden 

 yellow color, making it very at- 

 fractive — see illustration; quality 

 the best; well adapted to small gar- 

 dens. Pkt., 4c; oz., 15c; ){ lb., 40c. 



WHITE CABBAGE. One of the ear= 

 liest; a fine heading variety ; heads 

 large, tender and crisp; sure to 

 head. Pkt., 3c; oz., 10c; X lb., 30c. 



Price same as the Early Tennisball. 



GOLD NU(i(;Er. PKT., +C; 3 PKTS., lOc 



DENVER IVIARKET. An excellent 

 early head lettuce, either for forcing 

 or the open ground; large, solid 

 heads. Pkt., 4c; oz., 15c; ^Ib., 40c. 



GRAND RAPIDS. The best variety 

 for forcing; leav^es of medium size, 

 li^lit yellowish— green color, crisp, 

 tender and of good quality; retains 

 its fi'eshness a long time after cut- 

 ting; the best variety for shipping. 

 Pkt 4c; oz,, 15c" 3^ lb , 40c 



BLACK SEEDED SIinPSON. Large, loose heads, of excellent quality and remain in good condition a long time. A 



very popular market variety. Pkt., 3c; 2 pkts., 5c- oz lOc H lb '^'^^ 

 HANSON. The best hard-headed lettuce in cultivation; fine, large, solid heads of the most delicious flavor, which 

 x.fi?Jf~'fc''wmip'' txA^^^ T""-^ summer. Pkt., 3c; 2 pkts., 5c; oz., 10c; }{ lb., 30c; lb. 1=1.00. 

 TILTON S WHITE STAR. A distmct variety, similar to the Simpson, but grows larger and more rapidly, has a 

 thicker, darker leaf; blanches perfectly, is excellent in quality and a good shipper. Price same as Simpson. 



BUTTERCUP. A new variety fiom Oermany, equally good for winter 

 and summer use or for forcing; foi-ms lai-ge, solid heads of a bi'ight, 

 attractive appearance. Pk.., 4c; 3 pkts., 10c; oz., 15c; >4 lb., 50c. 

 TOl^HANNOCK. This variety forms a most attractiv^e plant; the leaves 

 glow uprigJat and area beautiful, bronze, glossy color; crisp, tender 

 and brittle. Pkt., 4c; 3 pkts., 10c; oz., 1.5c; }{ lb., 40c; lb., $1.50. 

 GREEN FRINGED, A very ornamental variety; good quality as well as 

 ornamental. Pkt., 6c; 3 pkts, 10c. 



GOURDS--Each: Pkt., 3c; 2 pkts.. 5c; oz., 25c. 



The following varieties will be found useful foi- household and farm 

 purposes. Full directions for planting printed on every package : 

 JAPANESE REST-EGG. A native of Japan, extensively grown for nest- 

 1. SUGAR. 2. DIPPER, 4. TOWEL. eggs and ornainental purposes. The gourds resemble in size, shape 

 and color a hen's egg; can be used to advantage in dai-nin- stockings. 

 DISHCLOTH, OR LUFFA. The peculiar lining of this gourd partakes of the natm-e of a sponge; when dried it 

 makes a good cloth or sponge. It is also used in many instances for making bonnets and is sometimes called 

 Bonnet Gourd; a good climber and very ornamental as well as useful. 

 SUGAR TROUGH. These are useful for many household purposes. They grow (juite large, have thick, hard shells, 



but are very light and durable; in many instances have lieeu kept as long as ten years. 

 THE DIPPER. This variety is also useful for many household T)urposes. They are easily prepared for use as dip- 

 pers, which will last for years; excellent for dipping hot liquids. 



KOHL RABI--Each: Pkt., 4c: 3 pkts., loc; oz., 15c. 

 Early White Vienna. The best for market or table use. Purple Vienna. The same as the white, except in color. 



E. C. Phelps, Secretary, Waterloo Ditcli Powei Company, of Oregon, Oct. 23, 1895, wi-ites: "It gives me 

 pleasure to speak in flattering terras of the fine qualitv of the seeds received from you last spring. While the 

 tests made of them have not been so full as I wished to' make, thev hnvc fully shoAvji the fine quality of the seeds 

 in purity and germina-ting and in strength of gi-owth." 



