. SUNSET SEED ^ i 
Lettuce. 
Laitue. Sattic^. Lechuga. 
One ounce will sow 200 feet of drill, and produce about 2,000 plants. 
Sow thinly in rows one foot 
apart, and thin out to 8 to 1 2 inches apart. To 
produce handsome heads, crisp and tender, a very 
rich, moist soil is necessary ; give plenty of water 
and keep the soil thoroughly cultivated. If sown 
every two or three weeks, lettuce may be had the 
entire season. 
ASPARAGUS LETTUCE. 
If ordered by mail, add 8 cents 
pouud for postaice. 
Alaska. Of medium size, with solid 
heart, the outer leaves fluted and 
curled, and shading from green to 
golden yellow, giving it a very at- 
tractive appearance ; of delicious 
flavor, tender and crisp. Does not 
run to seed as rapidly as other vari- 
eties, but remains fit for table a Peroz. 
long time $0 20 
Asparagus. A distinct variety of European 
origin, presenting a novel appearance in 
growth ; it is of the Cos type, and the mid- 
rib, when prepared and served in the same 
manner as Asparagus, makes a delicious 
dish 
Big Boston. Resembles the popular Boston 
Market, but is nearly twice as large, a most 
desirable variety for forcing in coldframes 
and for outdoor planting 
Boston Market. Hardy and crisp ; the earli- 
est heading variety, and one of the best for 
forcing 
Superior variety, twice the size of the white-seeded 
per 
25 
GRANO RAPIDS FORCING LKTTUCB. 
Lb, 
fl 50 
2 50 
15 I 50 
J5 
00 
00 
Curled Simpson, Black Seed 
variety 15 
Curled Simpson, White Seed. Beautifully curled ; tender, crisp 15 
Deacon. Makes solid heads of excellent flavor, and remains in condition for use a long 
time ; the heart is of the most beautiful cream-yellow and delicious, rich and buttery 
flavor 20 I 50 
Denver Market. An early variety, suitable either for forcing or open ground, forming 
large, solid heads of a light green color ; leaves beautifully curled and crimped ; very 
tender, crisp and of excellent flavor 15 i 00 
Grand Rapids Forcing. An excellent shipping variety. Matures quickly; is of large 
size and handsome appearance, crisp and tender, and will keep from wilting after cut- 
ting longer than any other sort 5100 
Improved Hanson. Heads very 
large, green outside and nearly 
white within ; deliciously sweet, 
crisp and tender, and very free Peroz. Lb. 
from rank or bitter taste . . . . Jo 15 J r 00 
Paris White Cos, or Romaine. Forms 
long, upright heads of narrow 
leaves, which are crisp and re- 
freshing ; a favorite with the 
French people 15 
Passion. Excellent for winter plant- 
ing at the South, as it matures 
nicely for spring shipments ; 
grows to a large size, with tender 
golden yellow heart, the outer 
leaves slightly tinged with brown 15 
Prize Head. An early variety, form- 
ing a dense cluster of beautifully 
bronzed leaves, remaining tender, 
crispandsweetfora very longtime. 15 i 00 
All seeds can be had in 5-cent packets, except -wtiere noted. 
