PITTSBURG, PENNA. 



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SELECT VEGETABLE SEEDS 



LETTUCE 



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Seed for the first outdoor crop is usually sown in hotbeds in February, and the seedlings transplanted to the garden in April, 8 to 12 

 inches apart, in rows 12 inches apart. For a succession until frost, sow in drills in the open ground at intervals of every two or three weeks, 

 and thin the plants to stand G to 8 inches apart. For plants to force in hotbeds from November until spring, sow seed in hotbeds in the fail, 

 and cover up as winter approaches, until the plants are required for use. Or the seed may be sown in hotbeds early in winter and the seed- 

 lings transplanted when large enough into fine and well-prepared garden soil. Half an ounce of seed will sow 100 feet ot drill and produce 

 about 1,500 plants. 



STRAWBERRY. Medium size, solid head; outer leaves very 

 dark brown, interior pink, and when dressed and prepared for the 

 table it resembles a dish of crushed strawberries; whilst very attrac- 

 tive on this account, its chief value lies in its delicious flavor. Pkt. 10 

 CIS., oz. 35 cts. 



BECKERT'S GOLDEN CURLED. The very best for early 

 spring and summer crops. Grows rapidly, resists heat well, and 

 forms immense, tender heads of nicely curled, light yellow leaves 

 of the best quality. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 30 cts., y^lb. 90 cts. 



BECKERT'S BROWN CURLED, or CHARTIER. Closely 

 resembles the above, except in color. Grown under glass the leaves 

 are a soft greenish white; but grown in the open air they lake on a 

 bronze cast, still remaining crisp and tender. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 30 cts., 

 KIb. 90 cts. 



BLACK-SEEDED SIMPSON. Grows very rapidly, withstand- 

 ing lieat and drought well, and forming large, bushy stalks. Pkt. 5 

 2ts., oz. 20 cts., ^Ib. 50 cts. 



GRAND RAPIDS. Superb for forcing. Leaves light green, 

 much crimped and frilled. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., iilb. 50 cts. 



HANSON. Large heads; leaves green, 'light yellow within ; sweet 

 and crisp. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., %lh. 50c. 



BIG BOSTON. The solidity and large size of the heads make this 

 of great value for forcing and general crops. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., 

 Mlb. 50 cts. 



ALL SEASONS. This new variety produces very large and solid 

 heads. Leaves light green in color. Beautifully bleached in the wind. 

 Is a sure header and a slow seeder. Quality the best. Pkt. 10 cts., 

 oz. 30 cts. 



MAMMOTH BLACK- SEEDED BUTTER, Enormous heads. 

 Adapted for early and late crops. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., ^Ib. 50 cts. 



MAY KING. A new German variety, fine for forcing and out- 

 doors ; bends of medium size, yellowish green in color, very early and 

 a fine variety. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 30 cts., 341b. 90 cts. 



MAMMOTH SALAMANDER. Immense heads, withstands 

 heat to an unusual degree. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., J4lb. 50 cts. 



CALIFORNIA CREAM BUTTER. Heads solid, crisp, tender 

 and of creamy yellow color. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., }4lb. 50 cts. 



IMMENSITY, or MAXIMUM. Very large solid heads, outer 

 leaves green, heart yellow-green. Slow to run to seed. Fine quality. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 30 cts., 341b. 90 cts. 



THE MORSE. Outer leaves light green, inner leaves blanched 

 to a beautiful yellow. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., Mlb. 50 cts. 



WHITE STAR. Grows large and rapidly; the leaf is broad, 

 thick and top trilled. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 els., 341b. 50 cts. 



WONDERFUL, or NEW YORK CABBAGE. Outside leaves 

 deep green; heads hard, white, crisp; of fine flavor. Pkt. Sets., 

 oz. 30 cts., 34lb. 90 cts. 



EARLY CURLED SIMPSON. Sown broadcast and gathered 

 when quite young. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., 34Ib. 45 cts. 



OAK LEAF. An excellent variety; leaves somewhat resemble 

 those of the leek. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 30 cts. 



DEFIANCE. One of the best summer varieties. Heads large and 

 solid. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., 14'lb. 5U cts. 



BOSTON MARKET. A favorite for forcing. Small, compact 

 heads. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts. 



BROWN DUTCH. Leaves green, tinged brown; heads solid. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts. 



HARDY GREEN WINTER. Best for standing out in winter. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



TRIANON COS. Best of the Cos Lettuce. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25c. 



LEEKS (Sauc^) 



Used for seasoning soups and boiling with meats. The seed should 

 be sown in hotbeds in ear ly spring, and the seedlings transplanted 

 later to the open ground, 8 inches apart, in rows from 12 to 15 inches 

 apart. For a winter supply, sow seed in the open ground in early 

 spring, and thin the seedlings until they have room for development, 

 or transplant them as above. Store like celery for winter. An ounce 

 of seed will sow about 100 feet of drill. 



LONDON FLAG. The variety most extensively cultivated. 

 Stalks early and large. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



MUSSELBURGH. Broad, spreading leaves and very large stalks. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



GIANT CARENTAN. Stalks thick, short, hardy, mild-flavored. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



ROUEN WINTER. Stalks very large, hardy, late-keeping, and 

 lighter green than in other sorts. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



MARTYNIA (©emfen^om) 

 The seed-pods are excellent for pickling if gathered when tender 

 and about half-grown. Sow the seed in May, in rows 3 feet apart, 

 and thin the plants to stand 2 feet apart in the rows. Pkt. 5 cts., 

 oz. 20 cts. 



