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F. W. BOLGIANO & CO., INC., Washington, D. C. 



LETTUCE— Early Varieties 



One Ounce Will Sow 200 Feet of Drill 

 4 to 5 Lbs. to Sow One Acre in Drills 



CULTURE. Lettuce belongs in every garden, whether 

 large or small. It is easy to grow, and grows to perfection in 

 a rich, moist, cool soil. Sow the seed in hotbeds in February 

 or March, transplant into a sheltering border with a southern 

 exposure. For successive crops sowing may be made in the 

 open ground as early as the spring opens and continuing un- 

 til July. From 60 to 80 days are required to bring the crop 

 to maturity. Always thin out well, or the plants will not 

 be strong. When wanted as a cut salad, sow seed thickly in 

 rows or broadcast. 



58. Big Boston (Special Stock). Big, compact, ten- 

 der and crisp, creamy-white heads. Whether grown in the open 

 ground for summer and fall use, or in frames for spring, it in- 

 variably gives both grower and user the utmost satisfaction, 

 producing during all seasons, under ordinary favorable condi- 

 tions, splendid, large, buttery-yellow heads, packed with thor- 

 oughly blanched leaves, crisp, tender and sweet. Although 

 "Big Boston" is one of the best large-heading midsummer let- 

 tuces, it is also peculiarly adapted for late fall culture. Pkt. 

 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 14 lb. 35 cts.; lb. $1.00, postpaid. Not postpaid, 

 2-lb. lots, 85 cts. lb.; 5-lb. lots, 75 cts. lb.; 10-lb. lots, 65 cts. lb. 



120. Unrivalled, a valuable variety. Early in matur- 

 ing, a little earlier than Big Boston which it resembles in 

 appearance and size of head. Pale green color shading to 

 creamy white at the center of the head which is formed of 

 closely wrapped, crisp leaves. Succeeds at all seasons. Pkt. 

 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; V4 lb. 45 cts.; lb. $1.50, postpaid. Not post- 

 paid, 2-lb. lots, $1.35 lb.; 5-lb lots, $1.25 lb.; 10-lb. lots, $1.15 lb. 



146. Golden Queen. One of the best first extra early 

 head Lettuce for either open ground or frame culture, and a 

 good forcer; medium size, solid, golden yellow heads, crisp 

 and tender. Pkt, 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; 1/4 lb. 65 cts.; lb. $2.35, 

 postpaid. Not postpaid, 2-lb. -lots, $2.00 lb.; 5-lb. lots., $1.85 lb. 



342. Earliest Wayahead, Outer leaves are light green, 

 inner leaves nicely blanched to a rich buttery-yellow tint; 

 stands a long time before running to seed. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 

 15 cts.; V4 lb. 35 cts.; lb. $1.25, postpaid. Not postpaid, 2-lb. 

 lots, $1.10 lb.; 5-lb. lots, $1.00 lb.; 10-lb. lots, 90 cts. lb. 



Bolgiano's May King Lettuce 



98. Early May King. Plants are of quick growth, 

 practically all head r.nd extremely handsome. From early 

 spring plantings in the open ground they grow quickly to ; 

 a diameter of 6 to 7 inches, with the broad, light-green 

 outer leaves folding closely about the round solid head; in 

 cool weather the edges of these outer leaves are lightly ^' 

 tinged with brown. The inner leaves (practically the en- : 

 tire head) are blanched into a rich golden yellow and 

 have a specially fine, rich buttery flavor. The round solid 

 heads are so firmly folded that they can be sliipped to dis- 

 tant market and arrive in good condition. We recommend 

 repeated plantings of this fine early variety in the spring, 

 and again during August and September for fall use. Pkt. 

 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; V4 lb. 35 cts.; lb. $1.25, postpaid. Not post- 

 paid, 2-lb. lots, $1.10 lb.; 5-lb. lots, $1.00 lb.; 10-lb. lots, 90 cts. lb. 



Loosehead, Cutting Varieties 



350. Grand lipids. This does not form heads, but^ 

 makes large compact bunches of light leaves with fringed il 

 edges. Its delicious quality and handsome appearance makcj 

 it most popular in winter markets of many Western cities. Itt 



is useful also for outdoor planting during spring and 



fall. Our stock is the best it is possible to produce. 



Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; '4 lb. 35 cts.; lb. $1.00, postpaid. 



Not postpaid, 2-lb. lots, 80 cts. lb.; 5-lb. lots, 70 cts. lb.; 



10-lb. lots, 60 cts. lb, 



199. Early Curled Simpson, or Silesia. 



A standard old favorite. Produces early clusters of 

 crisp golden leaves of fine quality. Pkt. 5 cts,; oz. 

 15 cts.; '/( lb. 35 cts,; lb. $1.00, postpaid. Not postpaid, 

 2-lb. lots, 80 cts. lb,; 5-lb. lots, 70 cts. lb.; 10-lb. lots, 

 60 cts. lb. 



297. Black-Seeded Simpson. Recommended both 

 for home and market gardens. The golden yellow 

 curly leaves are crisp, tender and mild. Pkt. 10 cts,; 

 oz. 15 cts.; '4 lb. 35 cts.; lb. $1.00, postpaid. Not post- 

 paid, 2-Ib. lots, 80 cts. lb.; 5-lb. lots, 70 cts, lb,; 10-lb. 

 lots, 60 cts. lb. 



Bolgiano's Special Stock Big Boston 



SPRAYING, DUSTING AND FUMIGATING 



OF PLANTS, by A. F. Mason. An invaluable 

 handbook and reference for fruit growers, vege- 

 table gardeners, nurserymen, and home gardeners. 

 Tells what pests to expect and how to identify 

 and control them, how to choose the right spray 

 materials, how to select spraying and dusting ma- 

 chinery, and every other detail for the successful 

 pest control of fruits, vegetables, and dooryard 

 garden plants. 237 illustrations, 570 pages. $3.00, 



Be Sure to Try Our Special Stock Big Boston Lettuce 



