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The edible part is the turnip-shaped bulb formed above ground. It is tender and excellent 

 when used before fully grown, combining somewhat the flavors of cabbage and turnip. 



Seed should be sown in light, rich soil as early in spring as possible in rows one and one- 

 half feet apart and when well established thin to six inches apart in the row. Plantings at intervals of ten days will give a 

 succession until hot weather, when they fail to grow well. Plantings n)ay be made the latter part of July for fall use. 

 r 1 \A7l,;*^ \/:«««^ {Extra for forcing) This variety is extremely early with distinctly small tops. The bulbs are of 

 tarly W niie V lenna medium size, very light green or nearly white, and are of best quality for the table if used 



when about two inches in diameter. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 30c; 2 Oz. 55c; Vi Lb. 90c; Lb. $3.00 

 17 I O 1 \/:^^«^ Very early, with small top, the leaf stems being tinged with purple. Bulbs of medium size. 



Hiarly jrurple V lenna purple; flesh white. Desirable for forcing and early outdoor planting. Pkt 5c- Oz 30c- 



2 Oz. 55c; Va Lb. 90c; Lb. $3.00 

 I ^ This sort is also called Large White. It is hardy, quite late and used for feeding stock. Bulbs large. 



Liarge v»reen weighing eight to ten pounds when fully grown, whitish green in color; leaves large and very numei'ous 

 Pkt. 5c; Oz. 30c; 2 Oz. 50c; Vi Lb. 90c; Lb. $2.75 



¥ r« f^ ]r^ This belongs to the onion family and is a good fall and winter substitute for green onions. The leaves are 

 l^p^ H IV^ flat, and the stems are very large, cylindrical and bulbous. Sow early in spring in drills twelve to fifteen inches 

 *^*^*"^*^' apart, covering one-half inch deep. Thin plants to six inches apart in row and draw the earth about them 

 when cultivating. If one desires very white and tender leeks transplant when about six inches high, setting four inches 

 apart in trenches about two feet apart and gradually earth up like celery. 



f J ¥-11 This well known broad leaved leek is hardy, productive, of good quality, and is extensively cultivated 



JLOndOn r lag in this country. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 30c; 2 Oz. 55c; 1/4 Lb. 90c; Lb. $3.00 



A desirable strong growing, broad leaved leek, hardy and productive. It is a favorite with 



Pkt. 5c; Oz. 30c; 



Large American r lag many market gardeners and is also extensively used for the home garden. 



2 Oz. 55c; Va Lb. 90c; Lb. $3.00 



« xy Stems very thick but comparatively short. Leaves broad, covered with whitish bloom. This winter sort 



Large KOUen stands a long time in condition for use. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 30c; 2 Oz. 55c; V4 Lb. 90c; Lb. $3.00 

 mm n r> 1. The largest variety, when well grown often tlu-ee inches in diameter, white and tender. It is 



Monstrous L^arentan an exceptionally hardy garden sort. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 35c; 2 Oz. 60c; 1/4 Lb. $1.00; Lb. $3.50 



LETTUCE 



garden 

 green, 



For early outdoor culture in the latitude of Cincinnati and southward the seed may be planted in the fall, protecting 

 the young plants from severe freezing either with frames or coarse litter which may be removed as soon as danger of severe 

 freezing is over. Lettuce in ground out of doors will stand some freezing- but is killed by prolonged frost or frequent freezing 

 and thawing. North of Cincinnati an early crop may be secured by starting under glass from January to March and hardening 

 oflf well before setting in ground, which should be done as soon as weather will permit. 



Lettuce to be at its best should be grown rapidly, hence the soil should be made as rich and friable as possible by libei'al 

 manuring and thorough preparation. For general crop, sow outdoors as early in the spring as the ground can be worked, in . 

 drills eighteen inches apart and thin the young plants to four inches apart in the row. As the plants begin to crowd thin them 

 out and use as required. For the cabbage or heading varieties where large heads are desired, the plants should be thinned 

 ten to twelve inches apart in the row. 



Varieties marked a are particularly adapted for culture under glass and for early spring use. Those marked b are some- 

 times grown under glass, but are especially desirable for outdoor or summer culture. Big Boston, Brown Dutch and California 

 Cream Butter are very hardy and suited for winter outdoor culture in the south. 



CABBAGE OR HEADING VARIETIES 



IV/f 1^' •^ (.Seed white) This is a handsome, extremely early, compact, cabbage or heading variety for the home 



lYlay Iving and market, forming very firm heads of medium size and excellent quality. The color is light yellowish 



tinged with reddish brown when mature. The inner leaves 



blanch i-ich golden yellow, very tender and buttery. The 



plant is very compact for so large a head. The variety is 



exceptionally early outdoors, attaining a size suitable for 



use before other sorts and is also very satisfactory for forcing. 



Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 1/4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 



w-. IT" •Dll-*-- {Seed black) One of the best 



Ejarly 1 enniS Dall heading lettuces, especially desir- 

 able for early planting outdoors and also suitable for forcing. 

 The plants are large, with thick, bright green leaves. 

 They form very solid heads, the inner leaves blanching to 

 a rich creamy white, and are crisp, tender and buttery. 

 Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; ^4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 



o 1 J B- {Seed black) A very extensively used 



■daiamancler sort of excellent quality for the home gar- 

 den and market. The variety withstands hot weather re- 

 markably well. It forms a large compact, light green 

 plant. The leaves are broad, thick, somewhat crumpled and 

 closely overlapping so that the inner ones are very finely 

 blanched. It is one of the most satisfactory heading 

 lettuces for growing outdoors. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 

 1/4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 



B. {Seed white) This is a thick 



leaved, bright green heading 

 variety, forming a large, very compact head similar in 

 type to Salamander, slightly larger, and a little later 

 maturing. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; Va, Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 



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Hubbard's Market 



Salamander 



« « .1 T\\ 1 B. A smooth leaved lettuce 



iVlaniinOtn OlaCK forming very large, compact, 

 QAAfl^r] Riif-I-Ar cabbage-like heads of thick, yellow- 

 tjccucu uuLLci jgj^ green leaves, the inner ones 



beautifully blanched, very crisp, tender and buttery. 



It is one of the most largely grown sorts, sTiitable for 



the home garden as well as market. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 



2 Oz.25c; 1/4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 



rx B. {Seed lohite) This is an excellent summer 



L^eaCOn variety. The head is of large size, is very 

 firm and remains in condition for use a long time. The 

 plant is very compact, with few outer leaves which are 

 usually very smooth, thick: and of light green color. 

 The inner leaves blanch to a bright, rich yellow and are 

 crisp, buttery and very well flavored. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 

 2 Oz. 25c; Va Lb. 40c: Lb. $1.25 



Unrivaled Summer 



B (Seed white) A large light, bright 

 green heading lettuce similar in habit 

 of plant to Big Boston but a trifle earlier maturing as an outdoor 

 summer variety and having no red or bronze shading on the 

 leaves. Heads are large, firm and of excellent quality. Pkt. 5c; 

 Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 1/4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 

 T>. T> , B. (Seed white) This market variety is very 



Dig DOStOn popular for outdoor culture and is also in demand 

 as a compact, large heading, forcing sort for cold frames. The 

 plants are large, very hardy and vigorous. The leaves are broad, 

 comparatively smooth but wavy at the edge, thin, very hard and 

 crisp. In color they are bright light green, the head slightly tinged 

 with reddish brown. The inner leaves blanch to an attractive 

 greenish white, tinged with light yellow. It heads up under cold 

 weather conditions better than any other variety, and'is grown 

 very extensively in the south for shipment north in the winter. 

 Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; V4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 



