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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 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). (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 particularly adapted 
for late fall culture. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; % Ib. 35 ets.; Ib. 
90 cts.; 2-lb. lots, 85 cts. lb.; 5-lb. lots, 75 cts. Ib.; 10-Ib. 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.; %4 lb. 45 cts.; Ib. $1.50; 2-Ib. lots, $1.35 Ib.; 
5-Ib. lots, $1.25 Ib.; 10-Ib. 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. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; 4% Ib. 65 
ets.; Ib. $2.35; 2-Ib. lots, $2.00 lb.; 5-Ib. lots, $1.85 Ib., postpaid. 
Bolgiano’s Special Stock Big Boston 
F. W. BOLGIANO & CO., INC., Washington, D. C. 
Be Sure to Try Our Special Stock Big Boston Lettuce 
Bolgiano’s May King Lettuce 
98. Early May King. (55 days.) Plants are of quicl 
growth, practically all head and extremely handsome. Fron 
early spring plantings in the open ground they grow quickly 
to a diameter of 6 to 7 inches, with the broad, light-gree1 
outer leaves folding closely about the round solid head; iv 
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 am 
have a specially fine, rich buttery flavor. The round solic 
heads are so firmly folded that they can be shipped to dis 
tant market and arrive in good condition. We recommen 
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.; 4 Ib. 35 cts.; lb. $1.00; 2-Ib. lots, 90 cts 
Ib.; 5-Ib. lots, 85 cts. lb.; 10-Ib. lots, 75 cts. Ib., postpaid. | 
Loosehead, Cutting Varieties 
350. Grand Rapids. (45 days.) This does not forn 
heads, but makes large compact bunches of light leaves witl 
fringed edges. Its delicious quality and handsome appearance 
make it most popular in winter markets of many Westerr 
cities. It is useful also for outdoor planting during 
spring and fall. Our stock is the best it is possible tc 
produce. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; % Ib. 30 cts.; Ib! 
90 cts.; 2-Ib. lots, 80 cts. lb.; 5-Ib. lots, 70 cts. lb.; 10-Ib) 
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 ets.; Ib. 90 cts.; 2-lb. lots, 80 cts. Ib.; 
5-lb. lots, 70 cts. lb.; 10-Ib. 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 Ib. 30 cts.; Ib. 90 cts.; 2-Ib. lots, 80 
cts. lb.; 5-lb. lots, 70 cts. Ib.; 10-Ib. lots, 60 ects Ib., 
postpaid. : 
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. 
