W. R. Gray, Seedsman, Oakton, Virginia 
LETTUCE 
Big* Boston Iiettuce. ^ 
Culture. Sow the seed in 
hot-beds in February or 
March, transplant into a 
sheltering* border with a 
southern exposure. For suc- 
cessive crops sowing may 
be 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 thick- 
ly in rows or broadcast. 
WAYAHBAD I. £ T T V C E 
shows a remarkable com- 
bination of earliness, firm 
heading character, hand- 
some appearance and fine 
quality. Both in cold 
frames early in the spring 
and in the open ground — 
in spring, summer and 
early fall months — it has 
proved to be 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 
is not only earlier than 
•■Mav KinK" and other choice extra early varieties, but the heads are also larger in size 
and more tightly folded. The outer leaves are a light green, while all the inner leaves 
of the head are nicely blanched to a rich buttery-yellow tint. Pkt. o and 10 cts., oz. 20 cts. 
EABIiY MAY KING. The plants are of quick growth, practically all head and extremely 
handsome. From early spring plantings in the open ground they grow quickly to a 
diameter of 6 to 7 inches with the broad, light-green outer leaves folding closely about 
the round solid head; in cool weather the edges of these outer leaves are lightly tinged 
with brown. The inner leaves (practically the entire head) are blanched to a rich golden 
yellow and have a specially fine, rich, buttery flavor. The round solid heads are so firmly 
folded that they can be shipped to distant markets and arrive in good condition. Pkt. 5 
and 10 cts.: oz. 15 cts. , , x, •x'l ^ 
GOIiDEN QUEEN. One of the best first extra early head Lettuce for either open ground 
or frame culture, and a good forcer; medium size, solid, golden yellow heads, crisp and 
tender. Pkt. 5 and 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.. . , 
NEW YOBK. Plants of extra large growth, producing heads of immense size, and closely 
folded: inner portion is beautifully blanched. Outer leaves a deep rich green. I^kt. 5 and 
10 cts.; oz. 20 cts. 
BIG BOSTON IiETTUCE, SPECIAE STOCK. A grand large cabbage lettuce, for either mid- 
summer or fall use. Big, compact, tender and crisp, creamy-white heads. This grand 
variety proved to be most valuable, steadily gaining in popularity until it is now ex- 
tensively grown for the private table or for sale, North, South, East and West. Whether 
grown in the open ground for summer and fall use, in frames for spring, it invariably 
gives both grower and user the utmost satisfaction, producing during all seasons, under 
ordinarily favorable conditions, splendid, large, buttery-yellow heads, packed with thor- 
oughly blanched leaves, crisp, tender, sweet and white, delighting both the palate and eye. 
Pkt. 5 and 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts. 
WHITE SEED SUMMER. For a number of 
years there has been a demand for a first- 
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 this Let- 
tuce we have all these good qualities. 
Pkt. 5 and 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts. 
GRAND RAPIDS. This does not form heads, 
but makes large compact bunches of light 
leaves with fringed edges. Its delicious 
quality and handsome appearance make 
it most popular in winter markets of 
many Western cities. It is useful also 
for outdoor planting during spring and 
fall. Our stock is the best it is possible 
to pi-oduce. Pkt. 5 and 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts. 
MUSTARD 
SOUTHERN GIANT CUREES. A crimped 
or frilled variety; produces large leaves: 
makes a very tine salad; flavor is all 
that can be desired. Plant in fall for 
early spring salad. A popular variety. 
Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 10 cts.; lb. 75 cts. 
Early May King Eettuce. 
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