D. M. FERRY & CO’S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 39 
LEr Tr U C E—GONTINUBD. 
(SEED WHITE). Plant large, forming a large, flat head, resemb- 
Hanson ling that of a cabbage, and so slow to throw up a seed stalk 
that it often fails to form any seed. Outer leaves bright green with prom- 
inent light colored veins, inner leaves white and usually curved and 
twisted at the base, very tender and sweet. We have seen heads of this 
variety as large as a cabbage and about as solid. It is the standard 
summer, head lettuce. Pkt. 5c: Oz. 15c: 2 Oz. 25c; % Lb. 40c; Lb, $1.25 
The following sorts, together with Big Boston and Cali- 
fornia Cream Butter, are very hardy and suited for 
winter outdoor culture in the South. 
(SEED BLACK). An old sort noted for its 
Brown Dutc hardiness. Leaves large, thick, green 
tinged with brown. It always forms a large, solid head, which 
is somewhat coarse looking, but the inner leaves are beauti- 
fully blanched, exceedingly sweet, tender and well flavored. 
Desirable because of its hardiness and fine quality. 
Pkt. 5c: Oz. 10c: 2 Oz. 20c: %& Lb. 30c: Lb. $1.00 
Deacon (SEED WHITE). While this does not make as large 
‘a head as some others, the heads formed are very 
solid and of excellent flavor, and remain in condition for use as ..ngeeuw =o 
long as any variety in cultivation. Plant medium sized, with very “DTS § Se 
few outer leaves, which are deep green and very thick, while the inner ones blanch 
to a bright yellow and are exceedingly well flavored, crisp and tender. This is 
certainly one of the best varieties for summer use. 
PEt. 5c; Oz. 15c:; 2 Oz. 25c; % Lb. 40c¢: Lb. $1.25 HANSON LETTUCE. 
«Guried or Loose Leaved Varieties... 
The following three sorts are particularly adapted for culture under 
3 glass and for early spring use. 
- ’ - (s TE). A variety 
3 Detroit Market Gardeners’ Forcing Cif? Set), aeGiani 
Rapids in general character, but it will stand higher heat and so can be 
7, crowded to maturity a little quicker. The leaves are not quite so tender 
S53 and brittle as those of the Grand Rapids. 
Pkt. 5c: Oz. lic: 2 Oz. 25e: & Lb. 40c: Lb. $1.50 
“a ' (SEED BLACK). AS a lettuce for greenhouse forcing, this 
Grand Ra ids variety undoubtedly stands at the head of the list. being 
pee of quick growth, little liable to rot and standing for some days after being fit 
E2vo cut. The plant is upright, and forms a loose head or cluster of large. light 
yeilowish-green leaves, slightly crimpled and blistered and rather thin, 
which will stand shipping long distances better than most sorts. 
tae. A Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c: % Lb. 40c: Lb. $1.25 
SSPE it - For those who like a large, thin, exceeding- 
— Black Seeded Simpson ly tender leaf. and for feds markets which 
demand a large, loose cluster of leaves rather than a solid head, this is one 
of the best varieties either for forcing or early sowing out of doors. Plant 
large forming a large. loose head; light yellowish-green in color, so that a 
GRAND Rapips LETTUCE. little wilting is not noticed. Leayes large, thin, slightly ruffied and blistered, 
the inner ones nicely blanched, and even the large out- 
The following varieties are sometimes grown under glass, but are side leaves are tender and of good quality. One of the 
especially desirable for outdoor, summer use. best and most popular varieties for market gardeners, 
: : Ss WHIT 4 4 as it is attractive, of excellent quality, and continues a 
Early Curled Silesia erabe seit ees Spee eae long time in condition for nae ; 
very thick and cut while the plants are very young. at which time Pkt. 5e; Oz. loc; 2 Oz. 25e; ~@ Lh. 40c; Lh. $1.25 
they are exceedingly tender, sweet and well flavored. Color light 
green; leaves narrow, erect, frilled and savoyed. 
PEt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 20c; % Lb. 30c: Lh. $1.00 
- ’ (SEED WHITE). Similar to the last 
Simpson’s Early Curled SS? evelopea ‘from it’ tae [ast 
leaves are broader, form more of a head, and are more frilled and 
blistered. Popular in New York markets. 
Pkt. 5c: Oz. 10c: 2 Oz. 20c: % Lb. 30c: Lb. $1.00 
. ’ - (SEED WHITE). A distinct sort 
Tilton’s White Star (fn. Bincr Seoaca Simpson 
type, but grows larger and more rapidly, and its leaves are 
broader, thicker, darker and less frilled at the edge. It 
forms a large, loose head, blanches well, and is of excellent 
quality. The plantsremain long in condition for use before 
running toseed. Repeated trials, both for forcing and early 
planting outdoors, convince us that this is a most valuable 
sort. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c: % Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 
(SEED WHITE). A variety of thesame 
Denver Market concral character of growth as the 
last. It is noticeable for its savoyed and crimped leaf.: 
Pkt. 5e: Oz. 10c: 2 Oz. 20c: 4% Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 
’ - (SEED WHITE). Thisold 
Ferry’s Early Prize Head vangard sort is still 
the best of the large, thin-leaved, clustering sorts for the 
home garden, but it is not a good sort to ship long distances, 
as the leaves are so tender that they are easily spoiled in 
handling. The very large leaves are savoyed or crimped, 
bright green tinged with brownish-red, and are exceed- 
ingly tender, crisp and sweet, forming a large, loose head. ; 
Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c: 2 Oz. 20c; % Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 Back SEEDED Simpson LETTUCE. 
The Cos lettuces are distinct from the preceding sorts, in having long, narrow, spoon- 
Gos Lett uce shaped leaves, which usually fold into loose, sugar loaf shaped heads, which blanch 
better by having the outer leaves drawn about them and tied. On account of their 
exceeding crispness, tenderness and delicate flavor, they are becoming more and more popular in this country. 
V . (SEED WHITE). A distinct Cos lettuce which does not need tying up. The 
Early White Self=-Folding leaves are yellowish-white in color, long, narrow, upright, folding into a 
solid head like that of an Early York Cabbage and very crisp and tender. This isa truly self-blanching lettuce of superior 
flavor. Sold also as Trianon. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 1dc; 2 Oz. 25e: % Lb. 40c; Lh. $1.25 
