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 veiy rich soil. For first-early crop, sow in hot- 
bed m March, and transplant outside the middle of April. Sow outdoors as soon as the 
ground opens m drills from 1 to 2 feet apart, covering the seed with inch of soil Thin 
out or transplant to 10 inches apart. • -Lum 
One ounce is sufficient for 100 feet of drill 
Early Wlay King. ^^^^^ ^ to 7 inches 
, — across, with broad, 
hght green outer leaves, shghtly tinged with brown 
at top. Hearts crisp, tender, and highly attractive 
in appearance. Although ready for use almost as 
soon as the earhest varieties, it is among the last to 
run to seed. One of the best for spring sowing 
Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 30 cts., i^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., Mlb. SI. 
California Cream Butter. Very large globular 
heads. Outside leaves broad, curled, and crumpled at 
the edges very thick, glossy green, spotted with brown, 
ihe 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 
ot medium size; very tender. Splendid variety for forc- 
ing m coldframes or greenhouses and for first crop 
outdoors. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., i^lb. 60 cts. 
MAMMOTH BLACK-SEEDED BUTTER. An 
immense, veiy solid head Lettuce, recommended espe- 
cia ly for second-early and late planting. Heads fully 8 
inches m diameter, with a large, solid heart and few 
outside leaves. Stands the heat well, and remains solid 
tor a long time. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., Mlb. 60 cts. 
Wonderful. ^ cabbage Lettuce of great size 
— ■ and one of the most reliable, 
sure-headmg sorts for all the year round. Heads 
solid, crisp, and tender; stands the heat well Try it 
m your garden. Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 30 cts., Mlb. $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., J^'lb. 60 cts. " „. 
Early Curled Simpson. The best and most popular 
ot 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 
Mat^ures in thirty-five days; small, but very choice 
solid heads about 3 inches in djameter 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 coldframe 
Does not stand the heat, and should be used for 
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