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Big Boston Lettuce 
LETTUCE 
With the proper selection of varieties, a continuous supply of Lettuce can be had through- 
out the season by sowing seed outside at intervals of two weeks, from April 15 to August 15. 
Use the head Lettuce for early and late sowing, and the leaf Lettuce during the summer 
months. To produce solid heads, plant in very rich soil. For first-early crop, sow in hot- 
bed in March, and transplant outside the middle of April. Sow outdoors as soon as the 
ground opens, in drills from 1 to 2 feet apart, covering the seed with 34 inch of soil. Thin 
out or transplant to 10 inches apart. 
One ounce is sufficient for 100 feet of drill 
Ea rly May King . Heads 6 *° 7 l nch f 
2- across, with broad, 
light green outer leaves, slightly tinged with brown 
at top. Hearts crisp, tender, and highly attractive 
in appearance. Although ready for use almost as 
soon as the earliest varieties, it is among the last to 
run to seed. One of the best for spring sowing. 
Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 30 cts., J^lb. $1. 
BIG BOSTON. A solid head Lettuce of great size. 
Has very few waste leaves; indeed, the plant is nearly 
all heart, exceedingly crisp and sweet. Well adapted 
for spring and fall culture and for forcing in coldframes. 
Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 30 cts., Klb. $1. 
California Cream Butter. Very large globular 
heads. Outside leaves broad, curled, and crumpled at 
the edges, very thick, glossy green, spotted with brown. 
The hearts blanch to a beautiful creamy yellow color; 
tender and of a buttery flavor. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., 
Mlb. 60 cts. 
Boston Market. A very early, solid head Lettuce 
of medium size; very tender. Splendid variety for forc- 
ing in coldframes or greenhouses and for first crop 
outdoors. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., 341b. 60 cts. 
MAMMOTH BLACK-SEEDED BUTTER. An 
immense, very solid head Lettuce, recommended espe- 
cially for second-early and late planting. Heads fully 8 
inches in diameter, with a large, solid heart and few 
outside leaves. Stands the heat well, and remains solid 
for a long time. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., Mlb- 60 cts. 
Wnnriprful A cabbage Lettuce of great size 
wonueriui. and Qne of the mogt re]i ablG, 
sure-heading sorts for all the year round. Heads 
solid, crisp, and tender; stands the heat well. Try it 
in your garden. Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 30 cts., J^lb. $1. 
Iceberg. A very fine variety for summer use; large, 
solid heads, crisp and tender. Heads very firm, hard, 
and well blanched: stands the heat well. Pkt. 5 cts., 
,oz. 20 cts., ]4\h. 60 cts. 
IRIS AND ALL THE HARDY PLANTS ARE LISTED IN OUR NURSERY CATALOG. WRITE FOR IT 
Early Curled Simpson. The best and most popular 
of the early loose-heading varieties, succeeding every- 
where right through the season, and always reliable. 
Leaves very broad, large, crisp, and tender, of a clear 
light green color. This variety is especially valuable 
during midsummer. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., J^lb. 50 cts. 
Schling's Ideal Earliest Forcing. 
Matures in thirty-five days; small, but very choice, 
solid heads about 3 inches in diameter with scarcely 
any outside leaves; hearts beautifully blanched and 
very tender. On account of its small size, it may 
be planted close together, and is especially valuable 
for forcing in the greenhouse, hotbed, or cold frame. 
Does not stand the heat, and should be used for 
forcing and first-early crop only. Pkt. 15 cts 
oz. 35 cts., i f]h. $i. 
May King Lettuce 
