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MAY'S NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS, BEST FOR ALL CLIMES. 
Gbrman— tolticb. French— Laitue. 
Swedish— Siilad. Spanish— LccJniga. 
The most used of all salads, is of ea-sy cul- 
ture, requires rich, moist soil, and clean 
cultivation, on which depend its appear- 
ance, tenderness and flavor. For early 
spring use, sow in a seed bed in Septflniter 
or Octol>er, and protect through tlie winter 
in cold frames, or in the South with leaves i 
or litter, or sow in a hotbed in early spring ; 
as soon as the ground can be well worked 
transplant in good, rich ground to rows_l» 
inches apart and 8 inches in the rows. For , 
a lat«r supply plant every two weeks from 
the middle of April until July, choosmg 
varieties according to their heat resistance. 
Sow In drills % inch deep, 18 inches airart, and thin to 12 inches apart in the rows. 
One ounce of seed makes 2,500 plants. 
Crearn (Seecut.) f^w, it any, of the varieties have had such an Jrnnrien^sesale 
i^f^^S^L ET T U 
as our AM Cream since its introduction, about three or fouryears ag- 
All Cream is a most desirable cabbage lettuce, but we do not consider it particularly valuable ror 
forcing. It is certainly a grand variety, and for beauty of foliage, tenderness and delicacy or 
flavor it is unsurpassed. The head-s arc of good size, and the rich, creamy color of the leaves never fails to attract attention, 
of superior quality and most beautiful appearance 
idw, —J — It is a strong grower 
The fact that it will keep crisp and tender for a long time is another valuable feature in this 
new lettuce. Pkt. lOc, oz. 25c, H lb. 65c, lb. $2.00, 
Rn+-l-<»<- Cttn (See out.) A white seeded variety, forming 
DUl-l-Cr ^Up« plants of good size, with numerous smooth, round 
leaves, which are of a clear yeUow shade, very sweet, crisp and tender. 
The heads, when fully formed, are of fair size and exceedingly attrac- 
tive in appearance. It is a very distinct variety, and we recommend it 
for iKitli private and market u-se. Pkt. 5c, oz. lOc, K lb. 25c, M lb. 
50o, lb. Sl.OO. 
r\»nir«>f ri«n-lr*»+ (See cut.) It is an early variety of he«l 
LfClIVCr I lal IVCL* lettuce, either for forcing or oi>en ground. 
It forms large, solid heads of a good light green color, and is very slow 
to run to .seed. The leaves are beautifully curled and crimped, and are 
very tender, crisp and of excellent flavor. C. C. Morse & Co., seed 
growers, California, say: "It is the best novelty ever sent to us, and, tried 
la our trial grounds together with 90 other varieties of lettuce, we found 
It to be the l>e»fc." Pkt. 5c, oz. lOc, K lb. 25c, lb. K SOc, lb. $100. 
Black Seeded Simpson. 
cluster of leaves and rather 
a solid head, and is considered very desirable for forcing or early sow- 
ing out of d(X)rs. The leaves are somewhat rough, blistered, and of a 
rather hght yellowish green shade. Very popular with market garden- 
ers, as its appearance and excellent quality invariably make it com- 
mand a high price. Pkt. 5C, oz. tOc, J4 lb. 25c, /» lb. 50c, lb. Sl.OO. 
Philadelphia Butter. [^^^'■LLIttZ^%^l:t'l 
very desirable for open ground culture. The plants form a good aize, 
solid, round head, that will stand a long time before running to seed. 
The inner leaves blanch a peculiar yellow shade, and are of a most de- 
licious, rich, nut flavor. Highly esteemed in the Eastern states. Pkt. 
5c, oz. IOC, a lb. 25C, 'A lb. 50c, lb. $1.00. 
American Gathering. 
The^iT)S of the leaves a^niarked 
with a violet red color. The leaves are exceedingly tender and of the 
finest flavor. It may be sown at any time during the summer months 
and vrill produce fine plants even in the extreme heat of midsummer. 
Pkt. 5c, oz. lOc, i4 lb. 25C, % lb. 50c, lb. $l.OO. 
May's Early Challenge. '^i^^r.Lty'' ioTtlT. 
garden or marketing. As a head lettuce tliis is one of the flnest 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 
shipping 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 va- 
riety that is certain to please any one who desires a head lettuce of the 
finest quality. Pkt. ISc, OZ. 25C, H lb. 75C. 
Early flarket (forcing). 
The earliest curled lettuce we know of, exceed- 
ly sweet and tender. Pkt. lOc, oz. I5c, H lb. 
30c, lb. S l.OO. 
Read our Specialties be- 
fore ordering. See pages 
3 to 7. 
Philadelphia Yellow Butter. 
May's Early Challenge. 
