R. Gray, Seedsman, Oahton, Virginia 
Culture. Sow the seed in 
hot-beds in Kehruary or 
March, transplmnt into a 
sheltering' border with a 
southern exposure. For suc- 
cessive crops sowing may 
ho made in the open ground 
as early as the spring 
opens, and continuing until 
July. Always thin out well, 
or the plants will not be 
strong. When wanted as a 
cut salad sow the seed 
•hickly in rows or broadcast, 
WAYAHEAD LETTUCE 
shows a remarkable com- 
bination of earlincss, firm 
heading character, hand- 
some appearance and fine 
(luality. Both in cold 
frames early in the spring 
and in the open ground — 
in spring, summer and 
early fall months — it has 
proved to bo not only the 
very earliest and surest 
heading of all early let- 
tuces ever grown, but also 
of the very finest quality 
«at all seasons. Wayahead 
“May King” and other choice extra early varieties, but the heads are a'lL’o^Iargor*^it/sAe 
and more tightly folded. The outer leaves are a light green, while all the inner leavel 
EARLY ^ l>».tt,e'y-yellow tint. Pkt., 5 and 10 cts.: 07... 20 cts. 
plants are of quick growth, practically all head and extremely 
handsome. Ifrom early spring plantings in the open ground they grow quickly to a 
r inches with the broad, light-green outer leaves folding closely about 
the lound solid head; in cool weather the edges of these outer leaves are lightly tinged 
with brown. The inner leaves (practically the entire head) ai'c blanched to a rich golden 
yellow that they can be shipped to distant markets and arrive in good condition Pkt 5 
and 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts. ’’ 
aOLDEN QUEEN, One of the best extra early head Lettuce for either open ground 
1 forcer; medium size, solid, golden yellow heads, crisp and 
tender. Pkt., 5 and 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts. 
of extra large growth, producing heads of immense size, and closely 
and 10 cts*^^^oz^2V°ots^^ beautifully blanched. Outer leaves a deep rich green. Pkt. 6 
STOCK. A grand large cabbage lettuce, for either mid- 
Tall use. Big, compact, tender and crisp, creamy-white heads. This grand 
be most valuable, steadily gaining in popularity until it is now ex- 
Rrown for the private table or for sale. North, South, East and West. Whether 
open ground for summer and fall use, in frames for spring, it invariably 
S^’ower and user the utmost satisfaction producing during aM seasons, under 
® conditions, splendid, large, buttery-yellow heads, packed with thor- 
?>MV^ r leaves, crisp, tender, sw^eet and white, delighting both the palate and eye. 
Pkt.. 5 and 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts. « ® ^ > 
Big Boston Lettuce. 
LETTUCE 
WHITE SEED SUMMER. For a number 
of year.s there ha.s been a demand for 
a nrst-class hard-heading Lettuce, one 
that would stand the heat and at the 
same time make a large head with a 
golden heart, free from bitter taste. In 
thi.s Lettuce we have all these good 
qualities. Pkt., 5 and 10 cts.; oz 
15 cts. 
G-KANE BAFIES. This does not form 
heads, but makes large compact bunches 
of lifht leaves with frinRod edfres. Its 
delicious quality and handsome appear- 
ance make it most popular in winter 
markets of many IVestern cities. It is 
useful also for outdoor planting: during: 
spring and fall. Our stock is the best 
it is possible to produce. Pkt., 5 and 
10 cts.; o oz„ 15 cts. 
MUSTARD 
SOUTHERN GIANT CURLED. A crimped 
or frilled variety: produces large leaves; 
makes a very fine salad; flavor is all 
that can be desired. Plant in fall for 
early spring saliKl. A popular variety. 
Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; lb., 75 cts. 
42 
Early May King Iiettuce. 
