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ALLEN’S NURSERIES, GENEVA, OHIO 
VEGETABLE SEEDS—Continued 
Lettuce 
We take great pains in having Lettuce Seed pure and all plants showing 
a difference are taken out. We believe that market gardeners will make no 
mistake in giving our seed a trial. It is fresh and ready to start like all of 
our “Guaranteed Seeds.” 
Prices on all varieties of Lettuce; % oz., 5c; 1 oz., 15c; M lb., 30c; 1 Ib., 
^ 1 . 00 . 
Bigr Boston, Selected Stock. With gardeners who ship north, many of whom plant 
our seeds exclusively, this is the most popular; the best early, large heading sort, a 
valuable first early. Plants are vigorous, mature heads of bright green leaves which 
are vei’y tender. 
Black Seeded Simpson. This is not a head Lettuce, but spreads a mass of curled 
leaves around over the ground. It is excellent and a favorite with many. 
Big Boston Lettuce, 
Barly Frizehead. This old Grand Rapids Lettuce. 
standard variety is still the 
best of the large, thin-leaved, clustering sorts for the home garden, but 
is not a good kind to ship a long distance as the leaves are so tender 
they are easily spoiled in handling. The leaves are very crimped, bright 
green tinged with brownish red and are exceedingly tender, crisp and 
sweet, forming a large loose head. 
Grand Rapids, Ashtabula Strain. This strain of Lettuce has been 
famous in all the leading cities for its crisp appearance after its long 
shipments, rapid growth in greenhouse or hotbed makes it the highest 
sought after by all growers of Lettuce. Our strain is 99 per cent pure 
and is being used by leading greenhouse men. 
Hanson. Probably the largest variety in cultivation, a rapid grower, crisp 
and tender. Stands a long season without becoming tough. 
Iceberg*. Very solid, compact heads. Fine flavor and crisp, one of the best 
headed varieties. From what we have seen of this we believe there is 
none better. 
May King*. One of the first to mature for the table and a good one. 
New York. Crisp and dark green. One of the earliest sorts, ranks better 
than Big Boston. This Lettuce is one of the very best to grow for home 
gardens. A new sort, but we are offering it in limited amoujnt. * 
Simpson’s Barly Curled. Does not head, but forms a compact mass of 
curly leaves of yellowish green color. It matures early, generally grown 
in cold frame and as an outside crop. 
Herbs 
Mixed Lettuce Seed. So as to give variety. 
Sweet and Medicinal 
Kale 
These imported 
from Germany. 
No 
(Or Borecole) 
Dwarf Green Curled Scotch. The best 
Green and beautiful. ^ oz., 5c; 1 oz., 8c. 
garden is com¬ 
plete without herbs 
for medicinal and 
culinary purposes. Cut 
when dry, just before 
they are in full bloom. 
Dry quickly in the 
shade and pack close¬ 
ly in tight boxes. 
Anise. Seeds aromatic 
and medicinal. Pkt., 
5c; 1 oz., 20c. 
^Balm. Used for tea : 
medicinal. Pkt., 5c; 
1 oz., 20c. 
*Caraway. Seeds 
used in cakes and 
candy. Pkt., 5c; 1 
oz., 20c. 
Coriander. Seeds 
used for confection¬ 
ery. Pkt., 5c; 1 oz., 
20c. 
Dill. Seed aromatic. 
Pkt., 5c; 1 oz., 10c. 
*Pennel, SweeL Seeds aromatic. Pkt., 5c; 1 
Horehound. Medicinal. Pkt., 5c; 1 oz., 25c. 
^Lavender. Aromatic, medicinal. Pkt., 5c; 1 oz., 25c. 
Marjoram. Used for seasoning. Pkt., 5c; 1 oz., 20c. 
’^Rosemary. Aromatic seasoning. Pkt., 5c; 1 oz., 10c. 
*Sag*e. Seasoning and medicinal. Pkt., 5c; 1 
Summer Savory, Seasoning. Pkt., 5c; 1 oz., 20c 
Sweet Basil. Seasoning. Pkt., 5c; 1 oz., 15c. 
♦Tansy. For medicinal purposes. Pkt., 5c; 1 oz., 20c. 
♦Thyme. Use, seasoning and medicinal. Pkt., 10c; 1 oz., 30c. 
♦Wormwood. Medicinal. Pkt., 5c; Vz oz., 15c. 
variety. Improves in winter. 
Kohl-rabi 
Or Turnip-Rooted 
Cabbage 
Vi. oz., 5c; 1 oz., 10c; 
1/4 li>., 35c. 
Barly White Vienna. 
Flesh white and tender ; 
used before fully grown. 
Early Purple Vienna. 
Same except color. 
Leek 
Broad American Plagf. 
Best. Yz oz., 5c. 
Dzvarf Green Curled Scotch Kale. 
oz., 10c. 
oz., 15c; 1/4 
lb., 30c. 
Tliyiue. 
Those marked 
remain for years 
(*) are perennial 
with little care. 
and when once established will 
Broad American Flag 
Leek. 
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