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WHITE- SEED ED TENNISBALI., OR BOSTON 

 "MARKET. This is a very early variety, and one excellent 

 'or forcing. It is very popular with and largely iised by the 

 market gardeners about Boston. Very crisp, tender and hardy, 

 and forms a close, small, hard head. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 

 2ts.; % lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 



YELLOW-SEEDED BUTTER. This is a very distinct 

 *;ype of lettuce, crisp, tender and of excellent flavor ; makes a 

 -'arge, dense, yellow head of handsome appearance. It is 

 slow in running to seed and remains a long time in good 

 •condition. Per pkt. , 5 cts. ; oz. , 15 cts. ; 3^ lb. , 40 cts. ; lb. , $1.25. 



PRIZE HEAD. This most popular variety forms a mam- 

 moth plant, in which even the outer leaves are crisp and 

 tender, and remain so throughout the entire season. Its flavor 

 is particularly tine; it is slow to run to seed, and is very 

 hardy. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 34 lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 



BLACK-SEEDED SIMPSON. It does not head, but 

 forms a close, compact mass of leaves, quite curly, tender 

 and of delicious flavor. Grows quickly, and for private or 

 market garden use it is one of the best varieties. It is also a 

 valuable forcing variety. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 34 lb., 

 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



GREEN FRINGED. This is an ornamental variety, 

 of a delicate and peculiar shade of green, the inner portions 

 of the leaves white, and well worthy of cultivation for table 

 decoration, The outer edges of the leaves are beautifully 

 cut and fringed. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; M lb., 40 cts.; 

 lb., $1.35. 



THE DEACON. Forms large and very solid heads of a 

 light green color ; very crisp, tender and of good quality. 

 Stands the hot sun better than most other varieties and is slow 

 to run to seed. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15c.; 34 lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 

 SILVER BALL. 

 ' A beautiful variety, 

 particularly desir- 

 , able for spring and 

 summer use. Heads 

 very fine, solid and 

 j compact, of exquisite 

 flavor, of a silvery- 

 . white color. It is 

 early and stands a 

 r Itong time before run- 

 :ning to seed. Fast 

 •gaining in popularity 

 'With truckers and 

 priv.ate gardeners. Silver Ball Lettuce. 



Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 2 oz., 85 cts.; % lb., 60 cts.; lb., $1.70. 

 \ PHILADELPHIA EARLY WHITE CABBAGE. A 

 • good variety for forcing, and also for summer use, being slow 

 to run to seed, and producing fine, greenish-white, well- 

 formed heads, of extra quality; sure to head; remarkably 

 tender and crisp, and of quick growth. A popular variety 

 with Philadelphia market truckers. Per pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 

 . cts.; 341b., 30 cts.; lb. $1.00. 



GRAND RAPIDS. The bunches of leaves are exceed- 

 ingly attractive and are of superior quality. It is a strong 

 grower, entirely free from rot, and will keep crisp and tender 

 without wilting after cutting longer than any other forcing 

 lettuce. Per pkt., Sets.; oz., 15 cts.; ^ lb„ 35 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



BOSTON CURLED. Extensively used for garnishing, 

 its leaves being fresh in color and handsomely frilled. Per 

 pkt.; 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 34 lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 



BUTTERCUP CABBAGE. A new and distinct feature 

 of the cabbage lettuce, answering equally well for winter or 

 summer use, or for forcing. Its foliage is remarkably beauti- 

 ful; it forms very solid heads, is early, ot good size and 

 excellent quality. This variety has been introduced as a novelty 

 lately by some seedsmen under various names and with fancy 

 prices attached. Per pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 34 lb., 60 cts.; 

 lb., $2.50. 



HEAT-RESISTING COS. A vigorous growing variety, 

 being large, fine, solid, crisp and tender, and resisting the 

 severest sun. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 34 lb., 50 cts.; 

 lb., $1.45. 



IMPROVED HANSON. One of the best ; heads Tery 

 large, solid, tender, crisp and of fine flavor. It stands the hot 

 sun and drought better than most other varieties. None 

 better for private use. Our stock of this standard variety we 

 recommend to our customers with the utmost confidence. 

 Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 3^ lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



TOMHANNOCK. Forms a beautiful plant, 10 to 12 

 inches high by 9 to 10 inches across. The leaves grow 

 upright, the upper part of the outer leaves turn outward grace- 

 fully, and are of a glossy, reddish bronze, quite ornamental. 

 The leaves are almost white, very tender and crisp ; it does 

 not head. Grows quickly and remains for weeks of the 

 finest quality; slow to run to seed. Ovr Black-Seeded Simpson 

 we recommend in prejerence to this as it does not have that reddish 

 bronze appearance whichtomavy is objectionable. Per pkt., 5 cts.: 

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



FAUST'S NEW QUEEN LETTUCE. Grows to a large 

 size, forming close, compact heads ; does not become bitter 

 and is slow in running to seed. Of quick growth, is ready to cut 

 early and stands the heat well; remarkably tender and crisp, 

 and of rich fiavor, remaining for weeks of the finest quality. 

 Deep green in color, changing near the centre to a creamy 

 white. For general use it has no equal ; it is not suitable for 

 forcing. We have received many testimonials from all parts 

 of the country, speaking in the highest praise of this fine 

 lettuce. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 3^ lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2,00. 



SALAMAN- 

 DER. This va- 

 riety is consid- 

 ered by all 

 market garden- 

 ers to be the 

 most valuable 

 in cultivation. 

 It will with- 

 stand more 

 drought and 

 heat and re- 

 main longer in 

 head than any 

 ,, other variety 



oo,arno:aaef Lettuce. grown. Its qual- 



ity is unsurpassed as a lettuce for summer use,and we cannot 

 recommend it too highly to our customers. It forms good- 

 sized, compact heads, of a light green on the outside, and 

 white on the inside. It is crisp and tender, and we know of 

 no variety more valuable for a long dry season. Per pkt, 

 5 cts. ; oz. , 15 cts. ; 3i lb. , 40 cts. ; lb. , $1.50. 



GIANT YELLOW MEXICAN COS. A valuable variety 

 for summer cultivation, of large size, dark yellow color, crisp 

 and well fiavored. It is self-folding and resists the heat well. 

 The finest of the Cos varieties. Per pkt., 5 cts,; oz., 15 cts.; ' 

 lb,, 50 cts.; lb., $1,45. 



