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LETTUCE 



CURLED-LEAVED VARIETIES 



These are planted largely in some sections for an early 

 spring supply. They do not form tightly folded heads, but 

 make a close, compact bunch of leaves, and where the 

 plants are properly thinned and cultivated they attain large 

 size. This is the "curly" Lettuce of the old-time gardens. 



All varieties In regular large-sized packetSi at 5 cts. 

 per packet, except where priced 



Grand Rapids. 



This is a fine loose-headed va- 

 riety of superior table merit, and 

 is adapted either for open-air culture or forcing in frames or 

 greenhouses. It originated at Grand Rapids, Michigan, 

 and it has a great reputation as a forcing sort throughout 

 the middle states and the West, and is largely grown also in 

 the East and South. Its growth is large, yet compact; leaves 

 finely cut and of a beautiful yellowish green. The plants 

 may be set as closely as 6 x 8 inches. It is a quick grower 

 and a good shipper ; stands well before shooting to seed ; is 

 free from rot, and is a favorite with the market-gardener. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., Klb. 50 cts., lb. $1 75. 



STOKES' STANDARD CURLED. See page n. Oz. 



20 cts., 'A lb. 50 cts., 

 lb. $1.75. 

 Black-seed Simp- 

 son. Large, finely 

 fringed. Oz. 15c., 

 KIb. 40c., lb. I1.50. 



Grand Rapids Lettuce 



Early Prize-Head (Brown Cabbage). Large, loose heads, tinged with brown. Oz. 15 cts., Klb. 40 

 cts., lb. jji.50. 



New Morse. The best curled growing Lettuce; large leaves, light green outside, blanching to 

 light yellow inside : splendid lor both early and summer use; crisp and tender. Oz. 20 cts., ',i\h. 

 50 cts., lb. $1.75. 



Early Curled Silesian. A leading early curled sort ; fine for cutting. Oz. 15 cts., KIb. 40 cts., lb. $1.50. 



Trianon Cos, or Celery Lettuce. This is the most crisp and tender of all Lettuces. It is greatly 

 prized by manv who are lamiliar with its good tiualities. The leaves are long and narrow and 

 blanch to an almost pure white; very crisp and mild in flavor. Thej' can be eaten as celery dipped 

 in salt or make the celebrated " .Salad Roniaine" when treated with an oil dressing. Large pkt. 5 

 cts., oz. 20 cts., H'Ib. 50 cts., lb. $1.75. 



American Varieties Mixed. Fifteen kinds nii.ved in one package, giving a succession of fine Lettuce 

 the whole season. Oz. 15 cts., Klb. 35 cts., lb. $1.25. 



Trianon Cos, or Celery Lettuce 



LETTUCE 



CRISP-HEADED VARIETIES 



These form heads of closely 

 folded leaves, but are entirely 

 distinct in texture of foliage. 

 Valuable for growing in sum- 

 mer, as the leaves are always 

 crisp, brittle and mild in flavor. 

 Giant Glacier. This beautiful Lettuce is one of the best for sum- 

 mer use; large, light green heads 10 to 12 inches in diameter; 

 crumpled and swollen like Savoy cabbage Interior being white, 

 crisp and tender, one of the best to endure heat and drought. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., Uih. 40 cts., lb. $1.50. 



Iceberg. This belongs to a class of " Crisp-Head " Lettuce on the 

 order of the "Hanson." In the "Iceberg," the head is ijUUe solid, 

 with large, white main ribs, with the leaves curled strongly to the 

 center. This tendency prevents the center of the head from being 

 e,xposed, and thus it gets thoroughly blanched and tender. Either 

 as an early spring, or as a midsummer Lettuce, it is always crisp 

 and tender. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., Klb. 60 cts., lb. $2. 



New York, or Wonderful. Another splendid summer sort with 

 large, dark green heads of immense size, with closely folded leaves, 

 the inner portion being beautifully blanched to rich golden yellow. 

 The outer leaves are a deep, rich green. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., 

 Klb. 60 cts., lb. $2. 



Hanson. This is one of the standard crisp-head varieties, growing 

 to a very large size, is uniformly a sure header ; heads very solid, 

 and beautifully blanched. The inside being crisp, mild and tender. 

 It is one of the finest varieties grown for market during mid- 

 summer. Splendid for filling the barrels quickly. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 

 15 cts , li\h. 40 cts., lb. $1.50. 



New Morse Lettuce 



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