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LETTUCE 
represented by four distinct classes or types— by the thick-leaved, smooth-edeed cab- 
bage-headingr type; the curly and thin leaved, tight-heading, crisp type; the curly and thin-leaved 
celery^type. Thire areVrly. medfum ea^^ 
ties of each type, as well as those especially adapted for greenhouse, hotbed, winter soring summer 
and autumn uses. There is so great a difference in localities in regard to thT value of lettuce that 
^ culture canot be adopted. For the ordinary house garden, it is desirable to use 
^yp®» and several plantings should be made to secure a succession. The seed 
should be planted in rows eighten inches apart, as early as possible, and the young plants of cab- 
thi?k/aml thfnned^iut L uTed"^ to 6 or 8 inches apart. Varieties that do not h4d ma? be left quite 
BIG BOSTON. 
(White Seed.) Resembles Boston Market, but 
nearly twice as large; desirable for forcing and 
spring and fall outdoor planting. Pkt., 5c; oz., 
20c; Vi lb.. 50c. 
BLACK SEEDED SIMPSON. 
A cutting variety of unusual merit. Pkt.. 5c; 
oz., 10c; 14 lb., 40c; lb., $1.25. 
licious. It is robust-growing, roots deeply and is 
thus able to resist hot, dry weather; is slow to 
run to seed, and a sure header. The outer color is 
a distinct apple-green. It has been extensively 
grown in ail sections of the country and as a 
standard summer Lettuce it is in every way de- 
sirable. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; ^4 lb., 70c; lb., $2.25. 
MAXIMUM OR IMMENSITY. 
EARLY CURLED SIMPSO<3T 
A loose-bunching sort, forming no definite head. 
Is crisp and tender; light green in color. Is very 
hardy and easy to grow. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; (4 lb 
40c; lb.. $1.25. ■ . 
CALIFORNIA CREAM BUTTER. 
A splendid variety for summer. It produces a 
very large and white head. It will stand extreme 
heat and is slow to go to seed. Pkt., 5c; oz.. 15c- 
% lb., 40c; 1 lb., $1.25. 
GRAND RAPIDS. 
The well-known forcing variety for the Middle 
West, where butter-headed or cabbage varieties 
do not grow well under glass. Is a loose-bunching 
variety, forming no definite head. Is extremely 
curly, and its light yellowish-green color makes 
It very attractive. Pkt., 5c; oz.. 15c; Vt lb., 40c; 
lb., $1.25. 
ICEBERG— (White Seed). 
(White Seed.) A curly lettuce, large, solid 
heads. The outer leaves are light green in color 
and their habit of branching towards the center 
of head is a great aid to the blanching of heart. 
Pkt., 5o; oz.. 10c; % lb., 40c; lb., $1.25. 
HANSON. 
A fine, large-heading variety. Leaves curled 
on the edges; light yellowish-green in color. The 
head is crisp and brittle and flavor excellent. Is 
the very best house garden variety in existence, 
and much the finest variety of its class. Hanson 
IS similar to the famous Los Angeles lettuce 
listed below, but is larger and lighter green; an 
extra fine sort. Allow 12 inches for each head. 
Pkt.. 5c; oz., 15c; % lb., 45c; lb.. $1.50. 
NEW YORK OR WONDERFUL. 
One of the largest varieties grown. The heart 
blanches beautifully and is crisp, tender and de- 
■ti. V 
— idiQc iicauilig variety, v.xy ^,4^. acvi&cov 
of the cabbage sorts. It is especially adapted for 
planting m the fall and winter and makes a fine 
tender buttery head. A number of our best local 
market gardeners have been growing it and And 
R unsurpassed for a fine heavy shipping variety 
Pkt., 5c; oz.. 15c; % lb., 40c; lb., $1.25. 
PRIZE HEAD. 
One of the very best loose-bunching or loose 
head varieties. It is the most easily grown 
variety in^ cultivation. Pkt, 5c; oz., 15c; Ib., 
Iceberg Iiettuco. 
GARDEN PEAS 
1 required to the acre. The smooth varieties are the hardiest and should bp 
planted first. The seed is usually sown thickly in double rows, and these double rows constituting 
•? * CP''®*' ««®-3 2 or 3 inchel? and if ton'hfcTthhi tf 
about Hi to 2 inches. Cultivate often, especially in dry weather. A thick stand is desirable It is 
provide supports for the dwarf sorts. Peas grow fairly well on poor soils, but a 
little fertilizer will greatly increase the yeld. Well-rotted stable manure in the drill is snlpndid 
but fresh manure should be avoided unless it is broadcasted. m^nuie in tne drill is splendid. 
IMPROVED STRATAGEM. 
Pods of immense size, filled with very large 
dark green peas of the finest quality; height, 18 
Inches. Pkt., 10c; lb„ 25c, postpaid. By express, 
lb., 20c; 10 lbs., $1.75. 
YORKSHIRE HERO. 
Pods are well filled with large peas, which re- 
main in good condition for a long time; 2 feet. 
Pkt.. 10c; Ib., 30c, postpaid. By express, lb,, 20c; 
10 lbs., $1.75. 
GRADUS OR PROSPERITY. 
An extra early sort. Pods large as Telephone; 
very showy, green peas most luscious. Vine a 
little stronger than Alaska. Just now this vari- 
ety is all the rage. No stock is better than that 
we offer. Height, 28 inches. Pkt., 10c; lb., 25c, 
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postpaid. By express or freight, Ib., 20c; 10 lbs., 
McLEAN’S LITTLE GEM. 
favorite early wrinkled variety, maturing a 
little later than American Wonder, of a somewhat 
taller growth, and a little more prolific; pods fair 
length and peas of excellent quality. Pkt., 10c; 
to-. 25c, postpaid. By express or freight, lb., 20c; 
10 lbs>( $X.T5. 
THOMAS SAXTON. 
A fine, early tall variety, similar to Gradus, but 
more hardy and not quite so early. It is also a 
little darker in color and has large bunt pods 
that fill well with peas of finest quality. Pkt. 
10c; lb., 25c, postpaid. By express or freight! 
Ib., 25c; 10 lbs., $2.00. 
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