CATALOGUE OF SEEDS, PLANTS, BULBS AND FSUITS. 
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Prize Head — Forms a mammoth 
ant, in which even the otitcr leaves are 
isp and tender, and remain so throiigh- 
it the season. It is slow to run a p to 
«d: of sapcrb flavorand very hardy; one 
'the best varieties for familv use Pkt. 
!, oz. lOo, % lb. 25c, V2 lb. 40o, lb. 76o. 
Early Curled. 
LETTUCE CULTURE. under glass in Febrtiary or March for early nse. In the early 
snmmer seed may be sown in the open gronnd in rows one foot 
apart. Thin out to twelve inches apart in the row. 
HAY'S ALL CREAM LETTUCE. 
Few, if any, of the varieties have had such an immense sale as our All Cream since 
its introduction about three or four years ago. All Cream is a most desirable new cabbage 
lettuce, and one that will do equally OS well for forcing as for stimmer nse. It is certainly a grand 
variety and 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 tails to attract attention. It is a strong 
grower ofsuperlor quality and most beautiful appearance. The fact that it will keep crisp 
and tender lor a long time is another valuable feature in this new lettuce. Pkt. lOo. 3 pkts. 20o. 
oz. 26c, Vi. lb. 65c, lb. $2.00. 
Early Market— For forcing this is ansurpassed. It is the earliest carted lettuce that we know 
of, and just the thing for private use and gardeners who want a splendid forcing variety. It may 
J** HI ''"^ young and is exceedingly sweet and well flavored. Pkt. lOc, oz. 26o, V4 lb. 6O0, 
lb* V^I .75. 
Big Boston — One of the most valuable varieties, eitherfor open ground or forcing in cold frames. 
The heads are extra lar^e, solid and of the best quality. Market gardeners and truckers in all parts 
of the country are loud m their praise of this lettuce. Selected Seed. Pkt. 6c, oz. 10c, ^Ib. SOo, 
V4 lb 40c, lb. 75c. 
White Star— A distinct sort, of the Black Seeded Simpson type, but grows larger and more 
rapidly, and its leaves are broader, thicker, darker and less frilled at the edge. It forms a large, 
loose head, blanches well, and is of excellent quality. The plants remain long in condition for use 
before running to seed. Repeated trials, both for forcing and early planting out doors, convince 
us that this is a most valuable sort. Pkt. 6c, oz. 10c, % lb. 25c, % lb. 40o, lb. 8O0. 
Black Seeded Simpson — The leaves of this 
variety arc very large and form a compact mass 
rather than a distinct head. They are thin, very 
tender, of superior quality and of a very light 
green color; exceedingly popular among market 
gardeners. Pkt. 5c, oz. lOc, Vi lb. 20o, % lb. 
35c, lb. 6O0. 
New York — Heads almost as solid as an 
Early Summer cabbage, which in general form it 
somewhat resembles. It blanches itself naturally, 
is crisp, tender and of excellent flavor and entire- 
ly free from bitterness. The color on the outside 
is a clear, deep apple green; on the inside yellow- 
ish white. Pkt. 6c, oz. lOo, Vi lb. 30c, V4 lb. 
46c, lb. 80c. 
Grand Kapids — This we consider a most 
valuable addition, particularly desirable for forc- 
ing. The plant is upright and forms a loose head 
of light yellowish green leaves. Pkt. 5c, oz. 
lOe, 14 lb. 25c, V, lb. 45c, lb. 80c. 
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Peerless Mixed Asters. 
13 Kinds of Asters for only 15 cents. 
In saving some of our choicest varieties one 
season the seeds became mixed and we oiTered 
them in this way. The mixture gave such per- 
fect satisfaction that we have mixed the same 
named varieties this year and offer them as above. 
This includes thirteen of our finest asters and 
is sure to please you. 
Pkt. 16c, 2 pkts. 2ec, 
Simpson — The wcll- 
lown variety. Very early; fine for 
rcing. Pkt. 60. oz. 10c, Hlb. 20o, % 
86c, lb. 65c. 
Hubbard — A large white cabbage 
iriety, equally valuable for forcing or 
it of doors. Pkt. 5o, oz, lOc, Vi lb. 
io % lb. 400, lb. 70c. 
Denver market — It is an early vari- 
y of head lettuce, either for forcing or 
>en ground. It forms large solid heads of a good light green color, and is very slow to run to 
ed. The leaves are beautifully curled and cnmped, and are very tender, crisp and of excellent 
iTor. C. C. Morse & Co., seed growers, California, say : "It is the best novelty ever sent to 
, and tried in our trial grounds together with 96 other varieties of lettuce we found it to be 
c best." Pkt 60. oz. lOc, U lb. 25c, i/i lb. 40c, lb. 75c. 
Early Challenge — A splendid head variety for home garden or marketing:. As a head 
tuce this is one ot the finest we have ever seen. The leaves are of a large size and form im- 
:nse heads of a beautiful apple green shade. It matures quickly and is adapted for shipping 
irposes, as it retains itb bright, fresh appearance longer than almost any other variety, and 
<3 not become tasteles.- or bitter with age as is commonly the case with many kinds of lettuce, 
lis is a variety that is certain to please any one who desires a head lettuce of the finest quality. 
It. 16o, oz. 25o, V* lb. 76c. 
QTomhannock— Upright habit; leaves reddish bronze, ornamental, crisp, tender and of finest 
"^lity. Grows quickly. Pkt. 60, oz. lOo. % lb. 25c, V, lb. 40c, lb. 70o. 
Large Yellow Butter — This withstands summer heat well, and remains in head long before 
nningtosced. It is a very distinct sort, making a large dense vellow head, very cnsp and 
Jder, and excellent in flavor. Pkt. 5o, oz. 10c, % lb. 25o, lb, 75c. 
Hanson — One of the finest; heads very large, solid, tender, crisp and of excellent flavor; 
inds the snn and drought better than most varieties. Outer leaves alnost yellow, inner leaves 
lite and usually curled. Pkt. 6c, oz. 10c, Vt lb. 20c, M lb. 35o, lb. 60c. 
Buttercup—This new cabbage lettuce, in addition to tenderness and delicacy of flivor, is 
markable for beauty of foliage. It forms very solid heads, is early and durable, and its 
'CUliar citron yellow leaves mark it as distinct from all other varieties. Pkt. 6c, oz. 
k,Vt lb. 2O0. lAlb. 40c, lb. 76c. 
Tennis Ball, Black Seeded — One of the earliest; forms a close, hard head, not large bnt 
rytender and cri,sn. Pkt. 6c, oz. 10c, Vi lb. 20c, % lb. 36c, lb. 60c. 
White Seeded Tennis Ball— A favorite forcing variety: well formed heads; hardy 
A crisp; of excellent quality. One of the earliest of the beading varieties. Pkt. 6c, OZ. 
Ic, ^4 lb. 25o, Ml lb. 40c, lb. 75c. 
Paris White Cos— One of the best of the Cos varieties. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, lb. 30o, 
9 1*00. 
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WE CAN also furnish Selected Seed of the following choice varieties: 
DEACON, DRUMHEAD, OAK LEAP. 
WHITE CABBAGE, BOSTON CURLED. PERPETUAL, 
PHILA. BUTTER. GREEN FRINGED, SALAMANDER. 
ALL-THE-YEAR-AROUND. 
Prioe, Pkt. 6c, oz. lOo, !4 lb. 20c, lb. 76c; postpaid. 
