MAVS NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS BEST TOR ALL CLIMES 
German — Lattich. 
French — Laitue 
The most used of alf^ 
and clean cuiiivation, * 
flavor. For early spri ^ 
LETTUCE. 
Swedish — Salad. 
Spanish — Lechnga. 
Is, is of easy culture, requires rich, moist soil, 
. 'lich depend its appearance, tenderness and 
c, sow in a seed bed in Sept^-mber or October, 
and protect through the winter in cold frames, or in the South with leaves 
or litter, or sow in a hotlicdvin early sprinjr; as soon as the ><round can be 
well worked transplant^j^ !,'f>t>ti, rich ffro--'-j*« to rows 18 inches apart and 8 
pi., it every two weeks from the 
inches in the rows. FoT^rt* itrr sup;i 
middle of Ajpril until July, choositig 
ancc. Sow in drills 14 inch deep, 1^ 
apart in the rows. 
. according to their heat resist- 
apart, and thin to 12 inches 
PRICES QL'OTED on lettuce include the prepavnient of postage by 
us. It" wanted by express or freight, deduct lO'cents per pound. By 
express or freight always means purchaser pays transportation 
_chargeS;_^j>Zj_^f_seedJor__3^ 
MAY S EARLY CHALLENGE. 
DENVER MARKET— Large, solid heads; early, for forcing or 
open ground. Pkt. 5c, oz. loc. 1-4 lb. 25c, lb. 70c 
DRUMHEAD CABBAOE— Also known as "Royal Cabbage" in 
some sectii^ns. Pkt. 5c, oz. loc, 1-4 lb. 25c, lb. 70c. 
GRAND RAPIDS— Valuable for Greenhouse forcing. The 
plant is upright, forms a loose head or cluster of large, 
light, yellowish green leaves, slightly crimpled. Pkt, sc, 
oz. IOC, 1-4 lb. 2SC, lb. 70c. 
DETROIT MARKET— Forcing. A variety quite similar to the Iceberg except in 
color, which is a light, golden yellow, but will stand higher heat and so can be 
crowded to maturity a little quicker. Very sure and compact heading sort; will 
stand a long time before running to seed. "Pkt. sc, oz. 15c, 1-4 lb. 40c, lb. $1.50. 
GOLDEN GATE— Desirable for its large, magnificent, creamy yellow heads. 
Pkt. sc oz. 15c, 1-4 lb. 40c, lb $1.50. 
HANSON'S — Heads large, solid, tender and crisp. Pkt. 5c, oz. loc, ■•4lb.25C, lb. 70c. 
ICEBERG — Large, handsome heads of fine flavor, the light green, curly ctttside 
leaves have slightly reddish edges. Thp inside leaves are strongly arched, 
making a solid well blanched head. Pkt. ■ oz. loc, 1.4 lb. 2SC, lb. 70c. 
MAnnOTH BUTTER— (Black Seed.) Similar to Tennis Ball, heads larger and 
of finer quality. Pkt. 5c, oz. loc, 1.4 lb. 30c, lb. $1.00. 
NANSEN'S NORTH POLE— A solid sure heading variety, furnishing nicely 
blanched, crisp, buttery lettuce, early in the spring, either'in the open ground 
or in cold frames; also desirable for sowing in August and September for fall 
supply. Equally as sure heading as the Deacon, bleaches to a beautiful, golden 
yellow tint, of similar quality, but fully a week to 10 days earlier. The plants 
are eonip.aet. producing solid" well folded heads 6 inches in diameter. The leaves 
are cris|), tender, and of a mild sweet flavor. Pkt. sc, oz. isc, 1-4 lb. 40c, lb. $1.50. 
HAY'S MARKET GARDENER- (Finest Forcing.) Forillustratiou and description 
see list of specialties. 
NEW YORK IMPROVED— 4 standard sort, heads large, slow to run to seed. 
EARLY CHALLENGE— (.See Cut.) A splendid head variety for home 
garden or marketing. As a head lettuce this is one of the finest we have 
ever seen. The leaves are of a large .size, and form immense heads of a 
beautiful apple green shade. It matures quickly and is adapted for ship- 
ping purposes, as it retains its bright, fresh appearance longer than almost 
any other variety, and does not become tasteless or bitter with age as is 
commonly the case with many kinds of lettuce. This is a variety that is 
certain to please any one who desires a head lettuce of 'the finest quality. 
Pkt. IOC, oz ISC, i-4 lb. 30c, lb $1.00. 
MAXIMUM— (See Cut.) A strong growing and large heading, late summer 
sort. The plants are of strong, vigorous growth, the large outer leaves 
covering a circle fully 15 inches across. The leaves are a rich, bright green 
and grow well up around the large globular heads. Thev will measure 
8 inches and over, and are tightly folded so that the interior portion is 
beautifully blanched, crisp, tender, with a mild, sweet flavor. 
Pkt. SC, oz. ISC 1-4 lb 40C, lb. $1.50. 
AMERICAN OATHtiRING- Twisted and curled leaves: fine for earlv or late 
sowing. Pkt. sc. oz. loc, 1-4 lb. 25c, lb. 70c. 
BIG BOSTON— Heads large, solid; fine for open ground or forcing. Pkt sc 
oz. IOC, 1-4 lb. 25c. lb. 80c. 
BUTTERCUP — Plants of good size, with numerous smooth, round leaves, of 
a clear yellow shade, crisp and tender. Pkt sc. oz. loc, 1=4 lb, 2SC, lb. 70c. ' 
DEACON — Heads solid, plants medium size, with few outer leaves, 
Pkt. sc, oz. IOC, 1-4 lb. 25c, lb 70C. 
Pkt. sc oz. IOC, i-4lb. 30c, lb. $1.00. 
PASSION BLACK SEED— Drum Head sort 
oz. IOC. 1-4 lb 25c lb 70c. 
PHILADELPHIA BUTTER— Fine large heads. 
PRIZE HEAD — Large loose heads, tinged 
f4 lb. 25c, lb, 70c. 
very tender and crisp. Pkt. sc, 
Pkt. sc oz. IOC, 1-4 lb. 3SC, lb. 70c. 
with brown. Pkt. sc, oz. loc. 
HAXinUM. 
ALL CREAM. 
Sl.MPSON EARLY CURLED— (White Seed.) A standard 
earlv sort, very tender. Pkt. SC oz. loc, 1-4 lb. 25c lb. 70c. 
5inPS0N — (Black Seed.) A-superior variety; large and of 
light color. Pkt sc oz. 10, 1-4 lb. 25c, lb. 70c. 
TENNIS BALL— (Black Seed.) Pkt. sc, oz. loc 1-4 lb 2SC,lb.70C. 
TENNISBALl^iwhiteSeed.) Pkt. sc oz. loc, 1-4 lb. 25C,lb. 70c. 
SALAMANDER — A bright green and attractive sort. Heads solid, com- 
posed of thick and verv tentier leaves. Pkt, sc, oz. loc, i-4lb. 25c, lb. 70c. 
WHITE CABBAGE- (Forcing.) Produces fine, greenish white, large 
heads. Pkt. sc, oz. loc, 1-4 lb, 25c, lb, 70c, 
ALL CREAH- (See Cut.) Few, if any, of the varieties have had such an 
immense sale as our All Cream since its introduction. All- Cream is 
a most desirable cabbage lettuce; for beauty of foliage, tenderness and 
delicacy of flavor it is unsurpassed. The heads are of good size, and 
the rich, creamy color of the leaves never fails to attract attention. 
Pkt, IOC oz. ISC, 1-4 ib. 40c, lb. $1.25, 
EARLY nARKET— For forcing this is unsurpassed. It is the earliest 
curled lettuce that we know of, and just the thing for private use and 
gardeners who want a splendid forcing variety. It may be used when 
verv young and is exceedingly sweet and well flavored. Pkt loc, 02. 15c, 
1-4 Ib. 30c, Ib. $1.00 
WONDERFUL — An all seasons sort. The largest heading lettuce we 
have ever seen. It has been grown to w^eigh six pounds to the head, 
and frequently two or three pounds. The heart is solid, of bright light 
green color, very tender and crisp, without the slightest trace of bit- 
terness found in most sorts. As an example of its standing properties, 
perfect heads were cut from the same bed for upwards of seven weeks* 
Pkt, sc, oz. IOC, 1.4 Ib. 30c, lb. $1.00. 
COS LETTUCE. 
EARLY WHITE SELF-FOLDING— Grows to very large size, pro- 
dueinglong, pointed, compact bunches. Pkt. scoz. loc, 1-4 lb. 3sc, lb.J1.35, 
TRIANON— The first of all the Cos; leaves when blanched are stiff like 
celery stalks, and can be eaten in the same manner. Pkt. 5c, oz. loc, 
1-4 lb. 3SC, lb, $i.2S. 
