EVERYTHING FOR THE GARDEN, FARM AND LAWN 
LETTUCE 
Ferp-usson's Peerless — ^ remarkable One 
rerguson s reeriessi. Lettuce somewhat- 
resembling BiK Boston in habit but with a very impor- 
tant distinction — the colour is lighter green, the 
leaves are not tinged with brown and the heart is 
larger in diameter. Although this fine variety 
grows to a large size, it has the merit of being crisp 
and of excellent flavour. Its chief peculiarity is the 
extraordinary time it remains fit for use, withstand- 
ing summer lieat and drought, and not running to seed 
until long after all other cabbage varieties, and we 
therefore lieartily recommend it. especially to the 
market gardening trade. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 40 ct*.: 
'A lb., $1.25. 
Farlioel- WavaVi<>aH Shows a remarkable 
C^aruesi: wayaneaa. combination of earll- 
ncss, firm heading character, handsome appearance 
and fine qualit.v. Both in cold frames early in the 
spring and in the open ground, in spring, summer 
and early fall months — it has proved to be not only 
the very earliest and surest heading of all early let- 
tuces, but also of the very finest qiiality at all seasons. 
Thousands of satisfied planters are most enthusiastic 
in praise of Earliest "Wayahead" Lettuce. 
It is not only earlier than May King, and 
other choice extra early varieties, but the heads are 
also larger m size and more tightly folded. Per 
pkt., 10 cts.: oz., 35 cts.; '4 lb., 90 cts. 
Mav Kina An early outdoor .variety and a 
iTiay rwiiig. goodforcer. The heads are globe- 
shaped, large and solid; leaves yellowish green with 
brown tinge, crisp and tender. Pkt., S cts.; oz.. 
35 cts.; H lb., 90 cts. 
Ilnrivallorl An improvement on the famous 
v^iii ivaiicu. jgjg Bojton Lettuce, possessing all 
the good qualities of this kind, viz.: Earliness, large 
size, attractive colour, etc. It can be sown almost 
the whole year round: resists summer heat remark- 
ably well, IS crisp and solid when other sorts become 
tough and Habby under same conditions. Pkt., 
5 cts.: oz,, 35 cts.; 14 lb,. $1.00. 
C|- I miie Hostrl A popular and satisfactory head let- 
ou. i^uuib rredu. ^^.^ ^^^^^ market gardeners. It 
forms a fine head, is tender and crisp, and is very slow to run to 
seed. Outer leaves are light green, and the inner ones are 
bright, creamy yellow: of a very fine flavor. Pkt., 5 cts.;ioz.. 
35 cts.; 14 lb., 90 cts. 
Montreal Market. — A good summer cabbage sort: very crisp, 
large and light in color. Largely used for growing In cold frames 
during winter and spring, and a good sort to grow for market. 
Pkt.. 5 cts.: oz. 35 cts.: M lb.. 90 cts. 
For eiuly use. sow in hot beds In February; and for general use, as early 
in (he spring as the ground can be worked, in a well prepare l bed or drills; 
thin or transplant to one foot apart for heading. A sowmg should be made 
at intervals throughout the sesison for succession. One ounce will sow 100 
feet of drill. 
Unrivalled Lettuce. 
Extra Select Grand Rapids. 
_The well-known forc- 
ing variety for Can- 
ada, where butter-headed or cabbage varieties do not grow well 
under glass. Is a loose-bunching variety, forming no definite 
head. Is extremely curly, and its light yellowish-green color 
makes it very attractive. Our strain is specially selected for 
purity and is the best to be foimd. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 35 cts.: 
14 lb., $1.00. 
Golden Queen. — Very early, yellow colour: excellent for forc- 
ing Heads are small, but nearly round. Can be grown either 
under glass or outside in spring. Per pkt., S cts.; oz., 35 cts. 
Cos or Romaine Lettuce. - 
_Of French origin, this type, as will 
be seen by the illustration, differs 
greatly from the American varieties by its long, narrow, spoon-shaped 
leaves, folding into loose, sugar-loaf shape which blanch better by having 
the outer leaves drawn about them and tied. The quality is distinct from 
that of the Cabbage Lettuces and by many is considered very superior. 
Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 35 cts.; 14 lb., $1.00. 
Salamander. — An excellent spring, summer and fall variety, forming 
good-sized heads. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; 14 lb., 90 cts. 
Boston Curled. — Leaves beautifully curled, small solid head. Good forc- 
ing variety. Pkt.. 5 cts.; oz.. 30 cts.: 14 lb., 90 cts. 
Denver Market. — Large solid head of a light green color, with crimpled 
leaves, resembling Savoy Cabbage. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 30 cts.: 14 lb,, 90 cts. 
Early Curled, Simpson. — Does not head, but forms a compact mass of 
curly leaves of yellowish green. It matures early, hence is very generally 
grown In cold frames and is an early outside crop. Per pkt., 5 cts.: oz., 
30 cts.: 14 lb., 90 cts. 
Other Standard Varieties. — New York, Iceberg, Hanson, Nonpareil, 
Defiance. Pkt., 5 cts.: oz., 30 cts.: ^ lb., 90 cts. 
Lettuce for Birds. — Per lb., 50 cti. 
Lettuce Plants. — (See page 25). 
MUSTARD 
Cos Lettuce 
Mustard is not only used as a condiment but the green leaves are 
used as a salad or cut and boiled like spinach. Sow as early in the spring 
as the ground will permit, in drills about eighteen inches apart, covering 
one-half inch deep. For succession, sow every few weeks till autumn. 
Water freely. 
White. — Best variety for salads. Per pkt.. 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; H lb., 
45 cts.: lb., $1.25. 
Chinese. — Leaves twice the size of the ordinary White Mustard, of a 
deeper green. Flavor pleasantly sweet and pungent. Per pkt., 5 cts,: 
oz., 20 cts.; 14 lb., 60 cts. 
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