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urinrWnter nro^ ^''''^^'"^ ^"""^ cornmL-ncenient to ,niddlc of Autumn. 
thev"u 1, m tl?p^ ^^""f'* f\ ^"■'^ i-ovorfU wul. windou or other sa.li, or with litter, as 
r rce'C'ier L^^,;i^^^^^^ Early in the Spr.n:^ lnMi.s,,hnU .s,„a._- i.,to rich ^^romid. The others 
tran"planUn^^^ out, leaving' plar.is a( d..-tau.'Os; this, is a hettur plan than 
l:.y reason of their ability to rss/.-/ /,c(i; and ilu- l(ai>n 
: they are 
ted ius standard sorts, 
ondition ibr tlie table 
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r,aetim mpitala—Lailnen poKimt'es—StopiUilat, aattidj- 
Lrc/mgu accyoUdda—Krop salad 
Two Ounces of Seed to lOO Yards of Row. 
Four Pounds to the Acre. ^ 
than some other kinds which shoot to seed a.s soon a.s the liead is form.'d. 
l^aiidretJis' Korciiis (i:aui.i.-So immcd because of its adaptability for 
l()rem^' under yla.-s. i.irniing crisp hard heads before any Other known sort has 
eoinmeiiced to h.'ad, havin.s< no outside leaves it e.'in Iv jiianted at half distance, 
twice as many to n space as any other sort. Jt is nil hmrl, prodncinK weightier 
heads than any other kind twice its size. Valuable for small Kanleiis. This is 
soniethiiiK very choice, and while most trusty for ojicn garden culture, it is 
iinapproaehcd for foreiiiK in hotbeds or frames; very compact and round 
like a ball. Suilahlc/or Kendt'np In ikc tattle in r.nlire form on the root. Long stand- 
ing belore shooting. Pkts, .^c. and inc.; |ier oz. ?,0c. 
Black Seeded Simpson.— .\ cutting variety of unusual merit— not so 
golden as Silesiau, but by some prefeircd. I^kls. .'ic. and 10c. : per oz. 10(^ 
Curled Simpson.— .\ cuKinK varietv .similar to aud immediately following 
the Silesian. I'kts. 5c. and lllc. , pei' oz. 10c. 
ICarly Curled Silesian.— A cutting variety ; the second to produce edible 
leaves. It docs not liead. Pkts. oc. aud lOe. ; per oz. lOe. 
Boston Curled.— Pkts. .''ic. and 10c. ; peroz. 30c. 
American Gathering:.— A curly-leaved, bronze edged sort. Pkts. 5c. and 
10c. ; per oz. 10c. 
Bronzed Curted.— New sort. Abalf-cahbaging variety of bronze-edged leaves, 
and superior to either Prize Head or American Gathering. Pkts. 5c. and 10c. ; 
per oz. 20c. 
Prize Head, or Satisfaction.— A cutting variety of curly leaves. Pkts. 
5c. and 10c. : per oz. 10c. 
Golden Curled.— New sort. A golden-leaved sort prodticing a half head of 
rare c.-ceellence : leaves much fluted on the edges; very showy and a most 
admirable cutting sort. Pkts. oc. and lOc. ; per oz. 20e. 
Golden Queen.— Resembles a late .seeding Tennisball. Very compact, few 
outside Iwives; a good reliable sort. Pkt. 10c. ; (ler oz. ITic. 
Grand Rapids.— .V loose-leaved, vigorous grower, resembling Landreths' 
Golden Curled, but more curled aud more golden. Pkts. 6e. anil 10c. ; per oz. 25c. 
Hanson.— Pkts. 6c. and 10c. ; per oz. luc. 
Curled India.— A valuable variety, makingaelose-foldcd head. Stands the sun 
and is crisp and tender. Pkts. bv. and lOe. ; per oz. 10c. 
Tennisball (wjute seedku).— I'kis, 5e. and lUc. ; per oz. 15c. 
Imperial Cabbage.— .\ sliowy whiiecabbaging variety of very choice 
(jimlity, uniform in charaeter, nud in every particular very .superior to 
the stock usually sold a.s Imperial or White' Cabbage. Pkts. 5c. and lOc. ; 
per oz. 1.5c. 
Salamander.— Pkts. 5c. and lOc. ; per oz. lOc. 
Bloomsdale Reliable.— A medium sized Cabbage variety, never 
failing to lie.'id, slow to shoot to seed, and in all riisyiects one of the 
best sorts o\'er introduced. Thin leaf, i hise Ihliled head, few outside 
leaves, rjuick in srowth. Recommenil<Ml lo market gardeners for forcing 
under gla.ss. Pkts. 5c. aud 10c. ; per oz. 25e. 
Boston Marlcet.— Pkts. 5c. and 10c. ; peroz. 15c. 
Virginia Sohd Header. 
Vii-j>(inia Solid Header.— (-abbiiire lieadine. leaves liirht in color 
lib a tin«e ot red on ed.trc. lew leaves onlside ol the head, late to mature 
"'I '"W to shoot loseed, adnurable therefore lor market garden. Culti- 
■i !■:> us on our Virt'inia phnitatiou lor slnpment to market, is of 
-'''l.^ quality. We have sent ((uantities to lialtimore market, 
1 in:,' handstmie [trices. We recommend it bv using it ounselves. 
IS. .M'. and mc. : per oz. 20c. 
iiisball (isi.ACit SiCKDKD).— An early heading sort of reputation. 
,;is. 5c. and lOe. ; per oz. lOe. 
• 'ili-l^eaved. —Named because of its resemblance. Excellent for hot 
countries, as it resists almost any heat. Pkts. 5c. and lOc. ; per oz. 15c. 
l^arly Wliite Cabbage (second e.vri.y).— a broad-leaved vigorou-s heading sort. White, 
showy and desirable. Pkts. 5c. and lOc. ; per oz. 10c. 
Bpeckled nutcb Butterhead (second eaulyI.— a long-standing white Cabbage 
variety, forming quite compact heads, the leaves po.sses.sing the peculiarity of being irregu- 
larly dolled with spots resemhling iron rust. This is the favorite variety with market gai- 
tleiiers in the neighborhood of Philadelphia. Pkis. 5c. and 10c. ; per oz. ]5e. 
Bloomsdale Karly Summer.— An accjuisition of value: medium size, round in leaf 
and head: smooth, compact and linn ; iilways lieading and slow lo shoot to seed; quali- 
ties which commend tbem.selves lo all who aim to raise Lettuce cither for family use or mar- 
, Sf^coiid early in maliirity. We cannot recommend it too highly. Known in the vicinitv 
of New Orleans as the Creole. UON'T FAIL TO TRY IT. Pkts. i".c. and 10c. ; peroz 20c. ' 
Royal Cabbage.— Large, very showy heads, compact, crisp, desirable. Pkts. 6c. and 10c. ; 
l^argtist of .4.11 (A T.ATE .SORT). -Magnificent heads, coveted by all who see them. A very large 
gn'i.-n (•.■(bbasing variety, very bold, alloi,'elhi>r desirable, both for fainilv use and market gar- 
nen. truckers can adojil it with eontldeiire, .■i'-: it is sure to sell. Pkts. :'C. and 10c. ; per oz. 30c. 
Brown Dutch.— A tine haU-headin.y variri y of Lettuce. Pkts, 5c. and lOc. ; per oz. 15c. 
Bloonisdale Butter (black, sekd).— a dark green-leaved variety of remarkable vigor, 
rcsistiuL' th.- tiiost severe heal, and bicrhlv prized bv all who have tried it. Used largely bv 
miirkei -iiiileijurs. Pkts. .5e. and 1 i)c. : per oz. 20e. 
per I 
:i loni; 
-landing, white-leaved Cabbage heading sort 
■1 1 ler all other sorts have shot to seed. The quality is 
variety of peculiar green color. Pkts. 5c. and lOc; 
Slow Seeder.— Very meritorimix, 
remaining ill marketable eonditiun lo 
rirst-ela.s.s in every respect. Pkl- in,.. 
■New VorU l,ettuce.-A hirHc hi 
per oz. 15c. 
Heat-Resisting Cos.— Vigorous, always heading, crisp, never willing 
under the. severest .sun. Remarkably tini% It should be in everv garden. We recommend this 
nr V lory aand Gulf States, as it resists heat, and growing erect, and being 
110(1 lor blanching remains free from sand. Pkts. oc. anci 10c. ; per oz. 20c. 
Creen Cos.— Pkts. 5c.. and lOc. ; per oz. ISc. 
Landreths' Forcing. 
^' T?**^! *^os.— An old variety, highly esteemed. Habit of growth nprighl. 
1 lie leaves require tying up lo insure blanching. Pkts. 5c. aud 10c. ; per 
A.1ways Ready.— Slow to shoot lo seed.consequently very valuable and 
al ways reaily ftir the table. A good header, of the Cabbage type. Pkt8. 
5e. and lOe. ; per oz. 20c. 
Plorida Favorite.— Plourishes on bol dr> sand. Produces long nar- 
row creel leavis which require lying up to lilaneh: nrevents the entry 
of .sand into the head. I'kls. .''C. ami lOe. ; per nz. 15c.' 
CHAI'KL Hir.!^, N. C— I rai.sed from your seed 700 bushels of Turnips lo the acre. 
