WM. HENRY MAULE, PHILADELPHIA, PA. 



Vegetable Seeds — 47 



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344 



BLACK-SEEDED SIMPSON LETTUCE. 



Black-Seeded Simpson 



The best of the non-heading lettuces. An old and popular standard 

 sort, of large size and highest quality. It is light green colored, with 

 Inner leaves almost white; good for forcing under glass or for spring 

 and early summer culture in the open air. Resists heat and remains 

 long in edible condition. The best cut and come again leaf lettuce. 



Packet, 10 cts.; ounce, 15 cts.; % pound, 40 cts.j pound, $l.!i5. 



STUBBORN SEEDER OR IMPROVED PERPIGNAN LETTUCE. 



33« Stubborn Seeder or Improved Perpignan 



Slowest variety going to seed, sometimes failing altogether in that 

 respect, and is held in high esteem by gardeners. Forms large, solid 

 heads of superb quality; resists drought and heat well. Valuable for 

 home use or market. Pht., lOc; oz., 15c.; ]4, lb., lOc; lb., $1.50. 



GIANT CRYSTAL HEAD LETTUCE. 



339 Mixed 

 Lettuce 



Twelve to 15 sorts- 

 early, medium and 

 late. One sowing pro- 

 duces salad for the en- 

 tire season; a grand 

 assortment of decid- 

 edly distinct and ex- 

 cellent lettuces; a 1 1 

 are delightfully fresh, 

 crisp, tender and of 

 excellent flavor. A 

 desirable leaf or head 

 lettuce from spring 

 until winter. 

 Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15c.; 

 ii lb., 4:0c.; lb., 81.25. 



341 



Giant Crystal Head 



A loose-headed lettuce of high table merit, for open-air culture or 

 forcing. Leaves yellowish green; growth compact. May be set as 

 closely as 6x6 inches. A quick grower and good shipper. Stands a 

 week or more before shooting to seed. Free from rot. 



Packet, 5 cts.; ounce, 15 cts.; J^ pound, 40 cts.; pound, $1.25. 



346 



ALL THE YEAR ROUND LETTUCE. 



All the Year Round 



Good for spring or fall planting and winters over well. Bears the 

 heat of mid-summer; also valuable for forcing. One of the best for 

 market Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; i^ lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



NEW YORK OR WONDERFUL LETTUCE. 



34S New York or Wonderful 



Excellent for mid-summer; one of the best for 

 resisting heat. Heads large, well blanched, 

 crisp, tender and sweet. Slow to run to seed. 

 A popular cabbage-headed sort with extra good 

 table quality. For home garden or market. 



Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15c.: \^ lb., 40c.: lb.. S1.50. 



342 



GRAND RAPIDS LETTUCE. 



Grand Rapids 



Very popular with New York market gar- 

 deners. Of crisp, delicious flavor. On account 

 of Its handsome appearance is always a rapid 

 seller on the market stall. Its upright habit 

 admits of very close planting. Best for forcing. 



Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15c.; 14, lb., 40c.; lb., $1.50. 



WHITE HEART COS LETTUCE. 



343 White Heart Cos 



Cos also called Romalue lettuce is served ex- 

 clusively in European hotels. Grows about 10 

 Inches high, the outer leaves being well folded 

 toward the centre. Inner leaves bleach almost 

 pure white. It Is early, crisp, and very tender. 



Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15c.; J^ lb., 40c.; lb., S1.50. 



