Eat Lettuce for Vitamins 



♦LETTUCE 



HENDERSON'S BIG BOSTON 



492 A Grand, Large, Cabbage Lettuce. Big, Compact, Creamy-White Heads. Big 

 Boston is one of the best large-heading Lettuces, and, while it succeeds at all seasons, 

 except during the very hottest months, it is peculiarly adapted for late fall culture. (See 

 illustration.) Price, pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 34 lb. 75c; transportation paid. 

 HENDERSON'S NEW YORK 

 520 The King of Main Crop Head Lettuces. It produces immense heads, often 

 10 and 12 inches across. The interior is beautifully blanched, creamy-white, crisp, 

 tender and delicious. It is a very large, robust growing variety, rooting deeply, and a 

 sure header under most trying conditions. Price, pkt. 15c; oz. 40c; 34 lb. SI. 20; 

 transportation paid. 



HENDERSON'S "CRISPYCOS" 

 503 It does not readily run to seed, and is one of the best varieties for an early 

 crop under glass. (See illustration.) Price, pkt. 20c; 3 pkts. for 50c; oz. SI. 50; trans- 

 portation paid. 



HENDERSON'S TRIANON COS OR ROMAINE 

 52G Trianon has a distinct and pleasing flavor. The long spoon-shaped leaves form 

 oval-shaped heads, and are easily blanched by gathering the outer leaves at the top and 

 tying them with soft string, several days before wanted for the table. Price, pkt. 10c; 

 oz. 35c; 34 lb. S1.00; transportation paid. 



BLACK-SEEDED SIMPSON 

 496 It stands the summer heat splendidly, and is an old favorite for cutting. Price, 

 pkt. 10c; oz. 25c: 34 lb. 75c; transportation paid. 



MUSHROOM SPAWN— AMERICAN SPORE CULTURE 

 6770 The Most Prolific and Vigorous Spawn Known. Each brick weighs from 1 to 134 

 pounds and will spawn about 10 square feet of beds. We keep on hand the cream white 

 variety, which is generally preferred in the markets, but can supply the white or brown 

 varieties if desired. Per brick 45c; 10 bricks S3. 50; 25 bricks S8.50; 100 bricks $32.50 

 Purchaser pays transportation charges. 



// wanted by Parcel Post, send postage according to zone rates. Packed weight of one brick 

 is 2 lbs. Our pamphlet "Mushroom Culture" sent free on request with orders. 



WATER [VI ELON See iUaslrali ° n ° n Pa 9^ iq. 



567 Cole's Early. It is the best variety for the family garden, primarily so on account 

 of its extreme earliness, but mainly because it has all the qualities necessary to a perfect 

 variety for this purpose. 



The deep red fine-grained flesh ripens from heart to rind, while its luscious flavor tempts 

 the most exacting taste. (See illustration.) Price, pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 34 lb. 65c; trans- 

 portation paid. 



581 Tom Watson. Long oval shape, thin but tough rind ; bright scarlet flesh ; excellent 

 quality. Price, pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 34 lb- 50c; transportation paid. 



572 Excel. Tough, elastic rind; dark green, oblong in shape, late. The Melons often 

 reach a weight of 60 lbs. Price, pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 34 lb. 65c; transportation paid. 

 For Muskmelon see Canteloupe page 18 



ONION 



HENDERSON'S ESPANOLA 



612 The increasing demand is due to its phenomenally large size, handsome appear- 

 ance, sparkling white flesh of very fine texture, delicate tenderness and extremely mild 

 flavor. It has been demonstrated that as large, Spanish Onions can be grown in the 

 United States as in Spain. (See illustration.) Price, pkt. 15c. ; oz. 75c ; 34 lb. S2.25; trans- 

 portation paid. 



PRIZETAKER 



613 Prizetaker is at once the largest and most handsome of all American Onions, and 

 is renowned everywhere. It keeps so well that it may be used almost the year round. It 

 is extremely mild in flavor, very much esteemed for slicing, baking and boiling, in fact, 

 in whatever way it is prepared it is unsurpassed. Price, pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; 34 lb- SI. 25; 

 transportation paid. 



SOUTHPORT RED GLOBE 

 617 The outer skin is a rich purplish-red, and the flesh is faintly tinged with the same 

 color. It is a little stronger than the white and yellow, and preferred by many for this 

 reason. Price, pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; 34 lb. SI. 00; transportation paid. 

 SOUTHPORT WHITE GLOBE 

 619 The best Onion of all for family use, for, while similar in some respects to the other 

 Southport Globes, it is more attractive in appearance. The flesh when cooked is of a rich 

 milky color, of delicious flavor. (See illustration.) Price, pkt. 15c; oz. 50c; 34 lb- SI. 50; 

 transportation paid. 



SOUTHPORT YELLOW GLOBE 

 621 The exterior color does not extend to the flesh, as in the red variety. It is mild 

 in flavor and may be grown by anyone where Onions will grow. (See illustration.) Price, 

 pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; 34 lb. 90c. ; "transportation paid. 



HENDERSON'S SUPERIOR ONION SETS 



637 White Onion Sets. 1 quart to 40 feet of drill 50c; qt.; S1.85 4 qts.; S3.50 peck 



635 Red Onion Sets. 1 quart to 40 feet of drill 40c qt.; SI. 50 4 qts.; S2.75 peck 



639 Yellow Onion Sets. 1 quart to 40 feet of drill 40c qt.; SI. 50 4 qts.; S2.75 peek 



Transportation paid. 



OKRA 



597 Long Green. Is a vigorous grower, producing long tender pods in abundance. 

 Price, pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 34 lb. 30c; transportation paid. 



599 White Velvet. The pods, when young and tender, are sliced and used in soups 

 and stews. Price, pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 34 lb. 60c; transportation paid. 



PARSNIP HENDERSON'S HOLLOW CROWN 



667 Our selection is surely the best for the private garden. We have discarded all 

 the types with slim, long roots that invariably break in digging. Price, pkt. 10c; oz. 20c ; 

 34 lb. 60c ; transportation paid. 



PARSLEY HENDERSON'S EMERALD 



653 Emerald is brilliant emerald-green in color and highly esteemed for garnishing. 

 Price, pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 34 lb. 75c; transportation paid. 



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