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GKA>"T) KAPlDS. Tliis variety originated at Grand 

 Rapids, Mich., where it is largely grown lor shipment to dis- 

 tant iM)inis and wliere it is considered hy many tlie best loose 

 lieadcd lettuce lor forcing under gla.ss. Leaves medium 

 size, of light, yeilowisli-greeu color, much crimped and 

 frilled, thin, but of very upright growth; forms a lair sized 

 hut loose head ; crisp, tender and of .good quality. Owing to 

 its upright habit it may l)e phiiited verv closely. Jtisof 

 extremely rapi I growth : very little liable to rot ; \\'ill stand 

 without spoiling, a week to ten days afier it is lit to cut, and 

 retains its freshness a long time after cutting. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 

 20c.; i^lb.,60e.; lb., S2.00. 



BLOXr* BLOCKHEAD, or SUNSET. This new va- 

 riety comes from France. We find it distinct from any other 

 variety in its attractive shape, large solid heads, and 

 beautiful golden-yellow color, hitherto unknown in this 

 class of lettuce. It withstands heat to a remarkable extent, 

 keeps a long time in good fresh condition after being cut, and 

 ships splendidly. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 20c.; J41b.,C.5c.; lb., S2.'i5. 



PHrL.ADELPETLA. nUTCH BUTTER SPECKUED. 



Producing large heads of excellent quality ; one of the best 

 for the market gardener; stands he.it well and slow to run 

 to seed. Pkt., 5c.; oz., loc; >4 lb., -iOc; lb., SI. 35. 



VICTOR DUTCH BUTTER. (Market gardeners 

 private stock I. Notwithstanding this fine variety was only 

 first ofl'ere 1 two years since, it has had a famous local repu- 

 ation around Philadelphia, where market gardeners have 

 heretofore paid very high prices for the seed. Itis a selected 

 and greatly improved strain of the Dutch Speckled Butter, 

 and IS most highly prized for early spring and autumn sowing, 

 producing crisp, white, solid heads, almost equal to a 

 cabbage; the outer leaves are speckled with a brownish 

 tinge. It is an elegant forcing variety, or for growing in cold 

 frames, and stands the heat and cold to a remarkable degree; 

 ■we regard it as one of the verv best and most profitable vari- 

 eties to grow. Pkt., lOc; oz., 3.5c.; ^4 lb., 90c.: lb.. $.^.5n. 



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BL.-iCK SEEDED SMPSON. This is bv far the best 

 curled lettuce for forcing. In Chicago ami other Western 

 cities, it is the most popular and best selling lettuce that can 

 be grown. It differs from the Early Curled Simpson in being 

 much lighter in color, the leaves being nearly white and at- 

 taining nearly double the size of that variety." It also stands 

 the summer heat splendidly when grown o'ntside. Our en- 

 graying, made from a photograph, will give some idea of its 

 distinctive and handsome appearance. The quality is ex- 

 ceptionally fine; all gardenei-s who have never grown it will 

 do well to give it a trial. Pkt., 5e.; oz., 20e.; i< lb., 60e.; lb., 

 .■52.00. 



BUTTERCUP. A new variety from Germany, good for 

 winter and summer use or early forcing; forniing large, 

 solid heads of bright citron-colored foliage, crisp, tender and 

 delicate flavor. Pkt.. 5c.: oz., 15c.; i;^ lb.', 50c.; lb., SI. 50. 



BIG BOSTON. This new variety resembles the well- 

 known Boston Market Lettuce, but produces heads about 

 double the size, but matures a week later. A valuable sort 

 lor open gTound or forcing. Pkt., 5c.; oz.,30o' ^ilb.,70c.; 



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CALIFORNIA ALE HE.ART. The valley of Santa 

 Clara, California, just south of San Francisco, has of late 

 years been noted for growing the fine-t lettuce in the world. 

 This new variety w:-.3 sent from there, with the request that 

 we give it a trial. The originator, a prominent lettuce 

 grower, in sending us the seed, wrote: "Xo ijraise is too 

 liigh for its merits, as its superior does not exist." We 

 are happy to say that, after a fair trial by ourselves and 

 numerous cu-lomers, we can fully endorse his strong claims 

 for it, and believe it to be the best of all for the family 

 garden. Is handsome shape and appearance are well shown 

 in the above cut. Its shape is very distinct, heading up like 

 a pointed cabbage a;id almo.st as solid, of a l>eautiful light 

 green shade, almost white and particularly rich and butter.v 

 in flavor; very tender and sweet at all times; never 

 bitter. Pkt., lUc; oz., 25c.; J^ lb., 75c.; lb., S2.50. 



Early Curled Silesia. A fine early curled variety, 

 \vhich does not head ; lea\ es large and tender, of fine flavor. 

 Pkt., oc; oz.,10c.; J41b.,30c.; lb., Sl.OO. 



Early Curled Simpson. This does not head, but forms 

 a close, compact mass of leaves; early and excellent for 

 forcing. Pkt., 5c.; oz., ICc; J41b.,30c.; lb., Sl.OO. 



HUBBARD'S 3I.4RKKT. A white-seeded variety, vei-y 

 similar to the Black-Seeded Tennis Ball. It is not quite so 

 early to mature, but forms a little larger and more open 

 head. Very popular in Boston and other Eastern markets. 

 Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15e.; ^i lb., 40c.; lb., SI. 40. 



CALIFORNLA CREAM BUTTER. This variety 

 forms large, solid, round, compact heads, light green outside 

 and creamy yellow within. It is medium early and strongly 

 recommended as a summer variety, being verv slow to shoot 

 to seed. Pkt.. 5c.; oz., 15c.; 14 lb., 40c.; lb., SI. 50. 



DEACON. A fine new variety (originated near Roches- 

 ter. N. v.), "with round, conrpact heads, four to five inches 

 in diameter: leaves very thick, dai'k green, tender and of 

 inuisual fine qualitv. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 1.3c.; )/^ lb., 40c.; lb., 

 SI. 50. 



IMPROVED H.ANSON. An improved strain of this 

 superior curled heading variety, of large size, often weigh- 

 ing three pounds; sweet, tender and crisp, of a beautiful 

 green without and white within. Resisting heat and drought 

 well. Pkt., oc; oz., 15e.; % lb., 40c.; lb., S1.35. 



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Johnson & Stokes' Hot Hoase Lettaee. 



This is a new lettuce, with which we have 

 been working for a few years past. We believe 

 it to possess very valuable and distinct qualities, 

 for forcing in the green-house or In frames. The 

 supply of seed is so small this season, that we 

 cannot offer it for sale, but will include a liberal 

 trial package free to all who order Lettuce to the 

 amount of S2.00 and over, from this catalogue, 

 and when requested. 



"the best of all lettuces is CALIFORNIA ALL HEART, RIGHTLY SAID. ITS SUPERIOR DOES 

 NOT EXIST." D. LEMER, ADRIAN, OHIO. 



