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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 60 to 80 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. 



BS. Big Hesti/R (Special Stock). Big, compact, ten- 



der and crtsp, creamy-white nt^l'^- Whether grown in the open 

 ground for summer and fall use,' or In i^^P^^ ^^^ spring, it in- 

 variably given both grower and user thi"«tniosv JJ'tisfaction, 

 a)roduc.ino. ^.y-;-- -II 'reasons, under ordinary favorable cCZ^^' 

 tions, splendid, large, buttery-yellow heads, packed with thor- j 

 oughly blanched leaves, crisp, tender and sweet. Although 

 "Big Boston" is one of the best large-heading midsummer let- 

 tuces, it is also peculiarly adapted for late fall culture, Plst» 

 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; V4 lb. 35 cts.; lb. $1.25. 



120. Unrivalled. A valuable variety. Early in matur- 

 ing, a little earlier than Big Boston which it resembles 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.; lb. $1.50. 



146. Golden Queen. One of the best first extra early 

 head Lettuce for either open ground or frame culture, and a 

 good forcer; medium size, solid, golden yellow heads, crisp 

 and tender. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; !4 lb. 65 cts.; lb. $2.35. 



342. Earliest Wayahead. Outer leaves are light green, 

 inner leaves nicely blanched to a rich buttery-yellow tint; 

 stands a long time before running to seed, Pkt. 10 cts,; oz. 

 15 cts.; 1/4 lb. 35 cts.; lb. $1.25. 



Bolgiano's May King Lettuce 



98i Early May King. 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 sliipped to dis- 

 tant market and arrive in good condition. We recommend 

 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. 



324. Boston Market, or White-Seeded Tennis Ball. 



While of little or no value for outdoor planting, it is a splen^ 

 did sort for growing under glass. Small hard heads. Pkt, 

 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; !4 lb. 35 cts.; lb. $1.25. 



Loosehead^ Cutting Varieties 



3§0. Grand Rapids. This does not form heads, 

 but makes large compact bunches of light leaves with 

 fringed edges. Its delicious quality and handsome ap» 

 pearance 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.; '/4 

 lb. 35 cts.; lb. $1.25. 



199. Early Curled Simpson, or Silesia. 



A standard old favorite. Pi^oduces early clusters of 

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

 15 cts.; '4 lb. 35 cts.; lb. $lv25. 



297. Black-Seeded Simpson. Recommended both 

 for home and market gardens. The golden yellow 

 curly leaves are crisp, tender and mild. Pkt. 10 cts.; 

 oz. 15 cts.; V4 lb. 35 cts.; lb. $1.25. 



Bolgiano's Special Stock Big Boston 



SPRAYING, DUSTING AND FUMIGATING 

 OF PLANTS, by A. F. Mason. An invaluable 

 handbook and reference for fruit growers, vege- 

 table gardeners, nurserymen, and home gardeners. 

 Tells what pests to expect and how to identify 

 and control them, how to choose the right spray 

 materials, how to select spraying and dusting ma- 

 chinery, and every other detail for the successful 

 pest control of fruits, vegetables, and dooryard 

 garden plants. 237 illustrations, 570 pages. $3.00. 



Be Sure to Try Our Special Stock Big Boston Lettuce 



