Ijcttiice. 
EARLY CURLKU SIMPSON. 
Culture— A very rich soil is necessary to produce fine head let- 
tuce. Its crisp and tender quality depends very much on a luxuriant 
and vigorous growth. The earliest sowing may bo made in March, 
under j-Iass with slight heat. For later supply sow in the open ground 
as soon as the season will permit, in rows one foot apart, and thin out 
plants one toot apart in rows. If sown every two or three weeks to 
middle of August, it may be had in profusion the entire season. 
May's Market Gardener's Private Stock— See Specialties for des- 
criptitm. Per. pkt. toc. 07-. 50c., lb. $5.00, postpaid. 
Buttercup— This new Cabbage Lettuce, in 
addition to tenderness and delicacy of fla- 
vor, is remarkable for beauty of foliage, 
it forms very solid heads, is quite early 
and durable, and its peculiar citron yel- 
low leaves mark it as distinct from all 
other varieties. It is well adapted for 
rorcing, and for a summer or winter let- 
tuce. Per pkt. sc., oz. 15c., ii lb. 50c., lb. 
$1.50, postpaid. 
Early Curled Simpson— An improvement on the old Curled Silesia. 
Very early ; fine for forcing. Per pkt. sc, oz. 15c., ii lb. 40c., lb. 
$1.25, postpaid. 
Hubbard' s — A large 
white Cabbage varie- 
ty, equally valuable 
for forcing or out of 
doors. Per pkt. 5c,, 
cz. 15C., }i lb. 50c., lb. 
$1.50, postpaid. 
Black Seeded Simp- 
son — The leaves, of 
this variety are very 
large, and form a com- 
pact mass rather than 
a distinct head. They 
are thin, very tender HUBBARD'S. 
of superior quality and of a very light green 
color ; exceedingly popular among market 
gardeners. Per pkt. 5c. oz. 20c. lb. 50c., 
lb. $1.25, postpaid. 
White Seeded Tennis Ball— A favorite forc- 
in;^ variety. Well formed heads; hardy and 
crisp ; of excellent quality. One of the ear- 
liest of the heading varieties. Per pkt. 5c., 
WHITE SEEDED '5*^- ^ ' ^'-'S- P'^tPaW- • 
TKNN'IS B.\I.L. 
Prize Head — Forms 
a mamm<)thplant,in 
which e ven-the outer 
leaves are crisp and 
tender, and remain 
so throughout the 
season. It is slow 
to run up to seed ; 
of superb flavor and 
very hardy ; one of 
the best varieties 
for family use, but 
is unsuited for mar. 
ket gardeners, as it 
is too tender to stand 
much handling. Pkt. 
5c., oz. 15C., '/ lb. 40C. lb. $1.25, postpaid. 
Oak Leaf— A splendid variety, both in quality and appearance ; 
leaves light green, oak-shaped and slightly curled, set close, hav- 
ing no coarse stems ; fine flavor and exceedingly tender. Pkt. loc.. 
oz. 30C., '/I lb. $1.00, postpaid. 
PRIZE I1E.\LI. 
LARGE YELLOW 
BUTTER. 
Large Yellow Butter - This withstands 
summer heat well, and remains in head 
long before running to seed. It is a very 
distinct sort, making a large, dense yellow 
head very crisp and tender and excellent 
in flavor. Its beautiful yellow heart gives a 
very handsome appearance. Pkt. 5c., oz. 
15c., 5^ lb. 50C., lb. $1.50, postpaid. 
Philadelphia Butter— An early variety, 
extensively grown by market gardeners. 
Pkt. 5C.,oz.r5C., lb.4oc.,lb. $1.40, postpaid. 
Salamander— Une of the best summer varieties, forming good sized 
compact heads ; color light green on the outside and white on the 
inside. Pkt 5c., oz. 15C., '4 lb. 35c., lb. $i.io postpaid. 
The Deacon— An excellent variety both for early spring and sum- 
mer tise ; heads large, very solid. Pkt. 5c., oz. 25c., 'A lb. 50c., lb. 
$1.50, postpaid. 
Hanson— One of the finest ; heads very large, solid, tender, crisp 
and of excellent flavor ; stands the sun and drought better than 
most varieties. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., M lb- 60c., lb. $2.00, postpaid. 
Paris White Cos— One of the best of the Cos varieties. The outer 
color of this sort is yellowish green. The head is of a conical shape, 
eight or nine inches in height and about six inches in diameter. It 
'should be tied up to blanch a week or ten days before cutting. Pkt 
5c., oz. 20c., K Ih, 40c., lb. $1.50, postpaid. 
Martyi^ia. 
Sow in May, in the open ground, three feet apart in each direction, 
where the plants are to remain. The young pods are excellent for 
pickles. 
Probosoldea— Pkt loc, oz. 30c., H lb. $1.00, lb. $3.00, postpaid. 
Miisl^pooii) Spa^^'i). 
English—For brick of one pound, each, 30c., postpaid. 
French—Her lb. 45c., postpaid. 
Culture.— Select a light, sandy, rich soil, and after all danger o( 
frost is over and the ground has become warm and dry, plant in 
hills four to six feet apart each way, Six to twelve seeds to the hill. 
When up and all danger of insects is past, pull out all but three 
plants. Cultivate until the vines cover the ground, and pinch the 
ends of the growing shoots to induce early fruiting. Ashes, lime or 
even dry road dust is exceMent to sift over the young plants, when 
the dew is on to prevent the attack of insects. A few hills for early 
may be had by sowing in hot-bed on pieces of sod or in pots. The 
seeds may al.so be started out of doors, underhand frames or glasses. 
Osage or Miller's Cream— See Novelties for description. Pkt. loc, 
o/.. -50., )^ lb., 75C., lb. $2.50, postpaid. 
Emerald Oem— See Novelties for description. Pkt. loc., oz. 25c, 
K lb. $1.00, postpaid. 
Bay View— Very desirable on account of its shipping qualities ; pro- 
lific, early, green flesh, large size. Pkt. 5C., oz. loc., }i lb. 30c., lb. 
$1.00, postpaid. 
Casaba— Fruit oblong, thin skin ; good for home use ; not desirable 
for shipping. Pkt. 5c., oz. loc., .'4 lb. 30c., lb. $1.00, postpaid. 
Extra Early Hackensack— A variety pos.sess- 
ing all the good qualities of the large Hack- 
ensack, and fully two weeks earlier. Pkt. 
sc., oz. 15c., 'A lb. 30C., lb. $1.00, postpaid. 
Netted Oem— A very early, most delicious | 
small mehm ; in form globular ; flesh lightish I 
green ; very desirable. Pkt. 5c., oz. loc., ?i 
lb. 30c., lb. $i.-)o postpaid. 
Creen Citron Nutmeg — A very desirable 
melon either for the table or market ; very 
juicy, honey flavor, thick green flesh; a NETTED GEM. 
standard sort. Pkt. 5c., oz. loc., K lb. 30c., lb. $1.00, postpaid. 
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