I CCII CULTURE— Sow early in April or 

 LCCIl May, in drills 18 inches apart: 

 cover the seed % inch deep; the plants 

 should be thinned to stand 4 to 6 inches apart 

 in the row, or for very early, the seed may be 

 started in coldframe or hotbed in February 

 or March and be transplanted when large 

 enough as deep as possible without covering 

 the center leaves, that the neck may be blanched. 

 1 oz. will sow 100 feet of drill. 



480 LARGE 



AMERICAN FLAG 

 The Finest for Ameri- 

 can Gardens 



The Leek is closely allied to the Onion. 

 The entire lower portion of the plant is 

 used, which is smooth, solid, and gen- 

 erally the same thickness throughout. 

 It is boiled whole, or used in soups. 

 American Flag is the best variety for 

 general use and is largely grown for fall 

 and early winter use. It is of quick, 

 strong growth, producing long stems of 

 uniform shape and size, averaging 2 

 inches through by 10 inches long, 

 blanching beautifully white, and of 

 fine, mild flavor. 



Price, pkt., 10c; oz.. 90c. 



481 ELEPHANT 



This new variety is earlier than the 

 ordinary varieties of leek. The stems 

 or stalks are large, very thick and 

 straight, lacking the bulb-shaped end 

 characteristic of most of the old types. 

 The stalks blanch a clear white, and 

 when cooked are very tender. 

 Price, Sold out. 



LETTUCE 



HEADING CULTURE — For early crops, start the end of February in a 

 » j . t}t-c"T'tijo co ^-f rame or indoors in a seed box at a su?iny window. 

 V AlvlE, 1 lHo Cover the seed not over one-eighth of an inch. Seedlings 

 should be ready for selling outdoors in April. Set the plants one foot apart in rows eighteen inches 

 apart. Seed may also be sown during April or May. For a Fall crop, sow seed during the month of 

 A ugusl. 



America's 



Most 

 Popular 

 Lettuce 



Delightful to the 



Eye — Crisp, Crystal 



White, Appetizing 



and Zestful 



520 NEW YORK (Henderson's) Iceberg- 



The King of Main Crop Head Lettuce. It produces immense heads, often 10 and 12 

 inches across, and weighing enormously. The interior is beautifully blanched, white, crisp, 

 tender and delicious, being absolutely free from any trace of bitterness. 



It is a very large, robust-growing variety, rooting deeply, resisting hot, dry weather, very 

 slow to run to seed and a sure header under most trying conditions. The outer color is of a 

 distinct apple green. 



As a standard main summer crop, hot weather Lettuce, it is in every way desirable and 

 has no equal, but it is not recommended for forcing. 



Price, pkt., 15c; oz., 30c; \i lb., 90c; lb., $2.50. 



517 NEW YORK NO. 12 



This is a selection from Henderson's New York, but has the added advantage of being 

 earlier and more uniform in maturity. The heads are large, solid, crisp and of excellent 

 quality. 



Price, pkt., 15c; oz., 35c; J4 lb., §1.00; lb., §3.00. 



521 NEW YORK NO. 515 



An early type of New York which in appearance resembles New York No. 12, but is a few 

 days earlier and brighter green in color. The heads are well formed, solid and very attrac- 

 tive. It is also dependable in heading and well adapted to a wide range of soil and growing 

 conditions. Highly recommended. 



Price, pkt., 15c; oz., 35c; M lb., S1.00; lb., $3.00. 



511 IMPERIAL NO. 44 (New) 



This new "Iceberg" type was developed by the late Dr. I. C. Jagger of the U. S. Department 

 of Agriculture. Its value as a good reliable heading variety was fully demonstrated by actual 

 field tests throughout the East. The heads are large, hard, well-formed and uniform in size. 

 Price: pkt., 15c; oz., 40c; M, lb.. SI. 25; lb., §3.75. 



515 IMPERIAL NO. 847 (New) 



This new black seeded New York Type produces excellent crops in average garden soil. 

 The heads mature with remarkable uniformity. The plants are medium large. The large 

 round heads are very solid and pleasingly crisp. 

 Price, pkt. 15c;oz., 50c; }4 lb., §1.50; lb., §4.50. 



516 MAY KING 



This early butter-head variety of Lettuce is very well suited for the first outdoor planting. 

 The heads are of a medium size and very compact in form, being very tightly wrapped. 

 The hearts are creamy yellow in color, very tender and crisp, and of excellent flavor. 

 Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; M lb., 75c; lb., §2.25. 



