WEEBER & DON. 



VEGETABLE SEEDS. 



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LETTUCE. 



Germati, Salat.— French, iaitoe.— Spanish, Lec/iuga. 



One onnce will sow 200 feet of drill. 



For early crop, the seed may be sown in the open ground about the 

 middle of September, and transplanted to cold frames as soon as large 

 enough to handle, being wintered over in the same manner as early 

 Cabbage. In dry, sheltered spots, by covering up with leaves or litter 

 late in the season, Lettuce plants may be saved over winter without glass 

 ■covering. The plants for setting out in spring are also sown in cold 

 frames in February, and in hot beds in March, and by careful coveiing 

 U'P at night make plants to set out in April. 



ClJBIiED SlMtPSON. One of the earliest and best for 

 market. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; X ^^•> ^0 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



eiiACK-SEEDED SIOTPSON. Nearly double the size of the 

 ordinary Curled Simpson ; stands the summer well. Per pkt., 5 cts.; 

 oz., 15 cts.; J4 lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



BOSTON WIARKET. Solid, crisp and compact; one of the best 

 for forcing. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 14 lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



TENNIS IRAlili, This variety forms a very compact head with few 

 outer leaves; fine for forcing. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 13 cts.; J4 't*-> 

 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



EABIiY BUTTER SA1.AD. .{Black Seeded.) A very tender 

 and crisp variety of delicate flavor. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; }4 

 lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



WHITE SUOTMEER CABBAGE. A fine summer variety; 

 heads of good size, close and well formed. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 

 cts.; J4 lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



Alili THE YEAR ROUNO. A very hardy, compact variety, 

 , white, solid and crisp ; for summer and forcing this variety is unsur- 

 " Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; H lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



BICr BOSTON. This variety is the same in color, shape and general 

 appearance as the Boston Market, but double the size. It is about 

 one week later in maturing, but its solidity and greater size of head 

 will make It a most valuable sort. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 14 

 lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.75. 



OOIiBEN STONEHEAD. Small, solid ; very handsome ; splen. 

 did forcer ; stands the summer well. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; }4 

 lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



SAIj AMANDER. An excellent summer variety, forming larare 

 sized heads that stand the drought and heat without injury longer 

 than any other sort. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 14 lb., 40 cts.; lb., 

 $1.25. 



iDEAOON. A splendid variety for standing the summer heat; large 

 solid heads, tender, crisp and sweet. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.: '4 

 lb., 40 cts ; lb., $1.25. 



3DEFIANCE SUOTOTER. One of the best summer lettuces for 

 family use, remaining crisp and tender for a long time ; heads light 

 green and- large. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 14 lb., 40 cts.; lb., 

 $1.26. 



attRUMHEAO OR MEAI^TA. One of the largest and best sum- 

 mer Lettuces; branches naturally; tender and crisp. Per pkt., 5 

 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 14 lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 



UENVER MARKET. The heads are large, solid, light green, 

 beautifully curled like a Savoy cabbage, very crisp and tender. The 

 heads are a little after the style of of the Hanson, but more oblong. 

 Delicate, tender and very superior. Per pkt.. Sets.; oz., 15 cts.; 

 lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



CiRAND RAPIDS FORCING. This is regarded in the West as 

 the best forcing and shipping variety. It matures quickly, large size 

 and handsome appearance, crisp and tender, and will keep from 

 wilting, after cutting, longer than any other sort. Per pkt., 5 cts.; 

 oz., islets.; J4 lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



EARLY CURLED SIMPSON LETTDOE. 



LETTUCE 



-Continued. 



GOIjDEN queen, a small, early variety, of a golden yellow 

 color. It forms solid heads, with little or no waste. It is crisp, 

 tender, and juicy, resembling in its tender quality the Boston Market 

 Lettuce. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 14 lb., 40 cts.; lb., §1.25. 



THAWIOTOTH BliACK SEEDED BUTTER. A large head 

 Lettuce of splendid quality; lighter in color than the Big Boston. 

 For early or late crop it has no equal. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 

 141b., 60 cts.; lb., §2.00. 



YEIjLiOW seeded butter. This withstands summer 

 heat well, and remains in head long before running to s^ed. Per 

 pkt., Sets.; oz., 15 cts.; Mlb.; 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



HANSON. Heads large, from two to three pounds each ; hearts 

 quickly, and stands the sunimer well ; quality excellent. Per pkt., 

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



EARIiY PRIZE HEAD. Forms a mammoth plant, in which 

 the outer leaves are crisp and tender, and remain so throughout the 

 season. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., IScts.; 14 lb., 40 cts.; ib.,|1.25. 



NEW YORK. This variety branches itself naturally, is crisp, tender 

 and of excellent flavor, and always free from bitterness. The outside 

 color is distinct, being a clear, deep apple green, while on the inside 

 the color is yellowish white. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; J4 lb., 40 

 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



BLONDE BliOCKHEAD OR SUNSET. This is a large 

 growing Head Lettuce, resisting the heat for a long time before run- 

 ning to seed. The heads are large, solid and crisp, of a golden yellow 

 color. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 14 lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



liARGE INDIA. Immense heads ; brittle and of fine flavor. This 

 variety is prized for endurmg the summer heat. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 

 15 cts,; 14 lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



GREEN FRINGED OR CAI<IFORNIA CURL.ED. A 



delicate shade of green, the inner parts of the leaves white, with 

 edges beautifully cut and fringed. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 14 

 lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



HARDY GREEN HAWIlTIERSItllTH. One of the hardiest 

 and best for winter. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; J4 lb., 40 cts.; lb., 

 $1.25. 



BOSTON MARKET LETTUCE. 



BROWN DUTCH. One of the 



best winter varieties ; very hardy, crisp 

 and sweet. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 

 cts.; 14 lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25, 



TRIANON COS. The long, narrow 

 leaves, which form solid heads, almost 

 like a W,ikefield Cabbage, bleach and 

 quickly become snowy white. They 

 excel all other Lettuces in quality, 

 having a taste and crispness uneaualed. 

 Per pkt, 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; J4 lb., 40 

 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



PARIS WHITE COS. (Romaine). 

 One of the finest varieties for summer 

 use; the long, narrow leaves should 

 be tied up for a few days to facilitatfc 

 blanching. 'Per pkt., 5 cts., oz., 15 

 cts.; J41b., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



GOLDEN QUEEN LETTUCBi. 



