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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 40 to 60 days are required to bring the crop 

 to maturity. Always tliin 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). (58 days.) Big, 

 compact, tender and crisp, creamy-white heads. Whether 

 grown in the open ground for summer and fall use, or in 

 frames for spring, it invariably gives both grower and user 

 the utmost satisfaction, producing during all seasons, under 

 ordinary favorable conditions, splendid, large, buttery-yellow 

 heads, packed with thoroughly blanched leaves, crisp, tender 

 and sweet. Although "Big Boston" is one of the best large- 

 heading midsummer lettuces, it is also peculiarlv adapted for 

 late fall culture. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; Vi lb. 30 cts.; lb. 

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

 65 cts. lb., postpaid. 



120. Unrivalled. (55 days.) A valuable variety. Early 

 in maturing, a little earlier than Big Boston which it resem- 

 bles 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; 2-lb. lots, $1.35 lb.; 

 5-lb. lots, $1.25 lb.; 10-lb. lots, $1.15 lb., postpaid. 



146. Golden Queen. (55 days.) One of the best first 

 extra early head Lettuce for either open ground or frame cul- 

 ture, and a good forcer; medium size, solid, golden yellow 

 heads, crisp and tender. Pkt. lO cts.; oz. 20 cts.; Y4 lb. 65 

 cts.; lb. $2.35; 2-lb. lots, $2.00 lb.; 5-lb. lots, $1.85 lb., postpaid. 



Bolgiano's May King Lettuce 



98. Early May King. (55 days.) Plants are of quick 

 growth, practically all head and 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 shipped to dis- 

 tant market and arrive in good condition. We i-ecommend 

 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; 2-lb. lots, $1.10 lb.; 

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



Loosehead, Cutting Varieties 



350. Grand Rapids. (45 days.) This does not form 

 heads, but makes large compact bunches of light leaves with 

 fringed edges. Its delicious quality and handsome appearance 

 make it most popular in winter markets of many Western 

 cities. It 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.; % lb. 30 cts.; lb. 

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

 lots, 60 cts. lb., postpaid. 



199. Early Curled Simpson, or Silesia. (40 



days.) A standard old favorite. Produces early clusters 

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

 15 cts.; 14 lb. 30 cts.; lb. 90 cts.; 2-ib. lots, 80 cts. lb.; 

 5-lb. lots, 70 cts. lb.; 10-lb. lots, 60 cts. lb., postpaid. 



297. Black-Seeded Simpson. (45 days.) Recom- 

 mended both for home and market gardens. The golden 

 yellow curly leaves are crisp, tender and mild. Pkt. 

 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 14 lb. 30 cts.; lb. 90 cts.; 2-lb. lots, 80 

 cts. lb.; 5-lb. lots, 70 cts. lb.; 10-lb. lots, 60 cts. ib., 

 postpaid. 



Bolgiano's Special Stock Big Boston 



PLEASE REMEMBER 



"Best in Garden" Varieties 



These do not in every case represent our latest 

 introductions, but they do represent those varie- 

 ties that stand out conspicuously in any garden 

 as the "Best in the Garden." You are playing 

 safe by planting liberally of these varieties. 



Be Sure to Try Our Special Stock Big Boston Lettuce 



