DUPUY & FERGUSON, 38 JACQUES CARTIER SQUARE, MONTREAL 
LETTUCE 
Ferguson's Peerless. -A jemaw^fin^ 
resembling Big Boston in habit.but with a very Impor- 
tant distinction — tlie 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 heat and drought, and not running to seed 
until long after all other cabbage varieties, and we 
therefore heartily recommend it. especially to the 
market gardening trade. Pkt., 15 cts.: oz., 60 ets.: 
H lb., $1.50. 
Fnrlieet WavaVi<>ar1 Shows a remarkable 
ILariieSl wayaneaa. combination of earli- 
nera. firm heading character, handsome appearance 
and fine quality. Both in cold frames early in the 
spring and in the open ground, in spring, summer 
and early fall montiis — it hap proved to be not only 
the very earliest and surest heading of ail early let- 
tuces, but also of the very finest quality at all seasons. 
Thousands of satisfied planters are most enthusiastic 
In praiso of Earliest "Wayahead" Lettuce. 
It is not only earlier than May King and 
other choice extra early varieties, but the heads are 
also larger In size and more tightly folded. Per 
pkt., 10 cts.: oz., 35 ct».: lb., $1.00. 
Ji/lav Kina An early outdoor variety and a 
iTiay xviiig. good forcer. The heads are globe- 
shaped, large and' solid: leaves yelIowi.sh green with 
brown tinge, crisp and tender. Pkt., 10 eta.; oz.. 
35 ets.: K lb., $1.00. 
I Inrivnilorl An lmprov«ment on the famous 
\.iiirivaiicu. Big Boston Lettuce, possessing all 
the good qualities of this kind, viz.: Earliness, large 
size, attractive colour, etc. It can "be sovm almost 
the whole year round; l-eslsts summer heait remairk- 
ably well, is crisp and solid When othef sorts become^ 
tough and flabby under same conditions. Pkt. 
10 et».: 6z., 40 ets.: Ji lb,. $1.25. 
I niiie' Haay) ■ A popular and satisfactory head let- 
Ot. L,OUlS neaa. ^^^^ 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 aue-aayor. Pkt., 10 ets.; oz.. 
35 ets.; K 'b.. $1.00. i':" ■,; 
Montreal Market.— A good -sumtner 'cabbage sort: very crisp, 
largo and light in color. Largely used for growing in cold frames 
during winter and spring, and a good- sort to grow for market. 
Pkt., 10 ets.: oz.. 35 ets.: lb., $1,00.- - 
For early use, sow in hot beds In Febniary; and for general use as early 
in the spring as the ground can bo worked. In a well prepared bed or drills; 
thin or transplant to one foot apart for heading. A sowing should be made 
at intervals throughout the season for succession. One ounce will sow 100 
feet of drill. . 
Unrivalled Lettuee. < 
Extra Select Grand Rapids.-^he wen-J^own fo^rc- 
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 found. Pkt.. 10 ets.: oz., 35 ct*.; 
H 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., 10 ets.; oz., 35 ets. 
Cos or Romaine Lettuce. 
_Of French origin, this type, as will 
be seen by the illustration, diiTers 
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 qusUity is distinct from 
that of the Cabbage Lettuces and by many is considered very superior. 
Per pkt.. 10 ets.; oz., 35 cts.: H lb.. $1.00. 
TU_ |VInrs<> A large, loose-bunching or non-heading variety, form- 
iTiuioc. jjjg a large bunch of leaves, which are very crisp and 
of line flavor. In color it Is a light green and very attractive. Pkt. 10 ct«.; 
oz, 35 ets.: }i lb.. $1.00. 
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., 10 cts.; oz., 
30 cts.: }i lb., 70 cts. 
Lettuce for Birds. — Per lb., 60 ets. 
Lettuee Plants. — (See page 30). 
MUSTARD 
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. 
Per pkt.. 10 ets.; oz., 25 ets.; K lb.. 
Cos Lettuee 
White. — Best variety for salads. 
75 cts.; lb., $2.00. 
Chinese. — Leaves twice the size of the ordinary White Mustard, of a 
deeper green. Flavor pleasantly sweet and pungent. Per pkt.. 10 cts.: 
oz., 25 cts.: a lb., 75 cts. 
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