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 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 

 grf»wn 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.; '/^ lb. 40 cts.; lb. 

 $1.15, postpaid. 



120. Unrivalled (White Boston). (55 days.) A val- 

 uable variety. Early in maturing, 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.; V4 lb. 45 

 cts.; lb. $1.35, postpaid. 



Bolgiano's Special Stock Big Boston 



Bolgiano's May King Lettuce 



98. Early May King. (55 days.) Plants are of quick 

 grovii;h, 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 shipped 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.; '/^ lb. 40 cts.; lb. $1.15, 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.; 14 lb. 65 

 cts.; lb. $2.00, postpaid. 



342. Wayahead. (50 days.) Early variety. Outer 

 leaves are light green; under leaves nicely blanched to a 

 golden vellow. Stands a long time before running to seed. 

 Pkt. 10 cts.; 15 cts.; V4 lb. 35 cts.; lb. $1.00, postpaid. 



Loosehead, Cutting Varieties 



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.; '/^ lb. 

 35 cts.; lb. $1.00, postpaid. 



297. Black-Seeded Simpson. (45 days.) 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. $1.00, postpaid. 



344. Hanson. (55 days.) Sure heading, old favorite for 

 home and market gardens. Heads large, globular, compact, 

 tender and sweet; light yellowish green. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 

 15 cts.; '4 lb. 35 cts.; lb. $1.00, postpaid. 



PLEASE REMEMBER 

 "Best in Garden" Varieties 



These do not in every case represent our latest intro- 

 ductions, but they do represent those varieties that 

 stand out conspicuously in any garden as the "Best in 

 the Garden." You are playing safe by planting liberally 

 of these varieties. 



Be Sure to Try Our Special Stock Big Boston Lettuce 



