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MATS CATALOGUE OF NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS, PLANTS, BVLBS AND FRUITS. 
PRICES QUOTED on lettuce in- 
clude the prepayment of postage 
by us. If wanted by express or 
freight, deduct 10 cents per 
pound. By express or freight al- 
ways means purchaser pays 
transportation charges. 
1 oz. of seed makes $2,500 plants. 
Lettuce. 
German — Lattich. Swedish — Salad. 
French — Laitue. Spanish — Lechuga. <1 
The most used of all salads, is of 
easy culture, requires rich, moist 
soil, and clean cultivation, on which 
depend its appearance, tenderness and flavor. For early spring use, sow in a seed 
bed in September or October, and protect through the winter in cold frames, or 
in the South with leaves or litter, or sow in a hotbed in early spring; as soon as 
the ground can be well worked transplant in good, rich ground to rows 18 inches 
apart and 8 inches in the rows. For a later supply plant every two weeks from 
the middle of April until July, choosing varieties according to their heat resist- 
ance. Sow in drills % inch deep, 18 inches apart, and thin to 12 inches apart in 
the rows. 
ALL CREAM — (See cut.) Few, if any, of the varieties have had such an im- 
mense sale as our All Cream since its introduction. All Cream is a most desira- 
ble cabbage lettuce, for beauty of foliage, tenderness and delicacy of flavor it is 
unsurpassed. The heads are of good size, and the rich, creamy color of the ; leaves 
never fails to attract attention. Pkt. 10c, oz. 15c, % lb. 40c, lb. $1.25. 
BUTTER CUP — (See cut.) A white seeded variety, forming plants of good size, 
with numerous smooth, round leaves, which are of*& clear, yellow shade, very 
sweet, crisp and tender. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 25c, lb. 70c. 
DENVER MARKET — (See cut.) It is an early variety of head lettuce, either 
for forcing or open ground. It forms large, solid heads of a good light green color, 
and is very slow to run to seed. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 25c. lb. 70c. 
GRAND RAPIDS — (See cut.) As a lettuce for Greenhouse forcing this variety 
stands at the head of the list. The plant is upright and forms a loose head or 
cluster of large light yellowish green leaves,, slightly crimpled, of- rapid growth, 
little liable to rot. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 25c, lb. 70c. . .. 
HANSON. — (See cut.) This is a very popular sort among market gardeners. 
The slightly curled leaves are of a beautiful green color while the inner head pre- 
sents a white appearance, and is as tender and crisp as though blanched. Pkt. 
5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 25c, lb. 70c 
PRIZE HEAD — (See cut.) Forms a mammoth plant, in which even the outer 
leaves are crisp and tender, and remain so throughout the season; of superb flavor 
and very hardy. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 25c, lb. 70c. 
SIMPSON EARLY CURLED. — (White Seeded.) This is very similar to the 
Black Seeded Simpson, but is much darker in color, and the leaves are not frilled. 
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 25c, lb. 70c. 
SIMPSON EARLY CURLED (Black Seeded.) (See cut.) It forms a large 
cluster of leaves and rather a solid head. The leaves are somewhat rough, 
and of a light yellowish green shade. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 25c, lb. 70c. 
BIG BOSTON — One of the most valuable varieties, either for open ground or 
forcing in cold frames. The heads are extra large, solid and of the best quality. 
Selected Seed. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 30c, % lb. 55e, lb. $1.00. 
BOSTON CURLED.— Of the finest quality and very ornamental. A splendid 
early sort. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, }A lb. 25c, lb. 70c. 
DRUM HEAD. — This is also known as "Royal Cabbage" in some sections of 
the country on account of the large, cabbage-like heMs which are produced. 
PKt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 25c, lb. 70c. ~ 
,-MRLY CHALLENGE. — (See cut.) A splendid head variety for home garden 
>r marketing. As a head lettuce this is one.r;of the finest we have ever seen. 
The' leaves are of a large size, and form immense heads of a beautiful apple 
green shade. It matures quickly and is adapted for shipping purposes, as it re- 
tains its- bright, fresh appearance longer than almost any other variety, and 
Joes not become tasteless or bitter with age as is commonly the case with 
many kinds of lettuce. This is a variety that is certain to please any one who 
desires a head lettuce of the finest quality. Pkt. 10c, oz. 15c, *4 lb. 30c, lb. $1.00. 
EARLY MARKET For forcing this is unsurpassed.lt is the earliest curled 
lettuce that we know of, and just the thing for private use and gardeners who || 
want a splendid forcing variety. It may be used when' very young and is ex- 
ceedingly sweet and well flavored. Pkt. 10c, oz. 15c, % lb. 30c, lb. $1.00. 
