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ALNEER BROTHERS RELIABLE SEEDS, ROCKFORD, ILL. 
Lettuce requires rich, moist soil. Sow 
in the spring as early as the ground can 
be prepared, in rows from 12 to 18 
inches apart. For a succession, sow 
at intervals of about a fortnight. 
Big Boston 
Wonderful or New York <>4”“ *r.,n 
spicuous in the garden. The leaves are crisp, tender and juicy, qual¬ 
ities that will recommend it either for salads or garnishing. While one 
of the earliest of the early, it endures the heat of summer as well, if 
not better, than any other variety. It certainly is a valuable sort, and 
is bound to win the favor of all who plant and cultivate it, either for 
home or market use. Pkt 7c, oz. ISc, V 4 45c, V 2 lb. 80c, lb. $1.50. 
Iceberg Lettuce 
Kincr A large light green heading lettuce of 
‘“J' excellent quality and desirable for grow- 
ig either under glass or outdoors. It is extremely hardy 
nd very quick growing. The plants grow six to seven 
iches in diameter with the outer leaves folded closely 
orming the plant into a solid head. Pkt. 4c, oz. 10c, Vi 
). 35c, 1/2 lb. 60c, lb. $1.10. 
California All 
Heart 
Its shape is very distinct, 
heading up like a pointed 
cabbage and almost as solid; 
of a pretty light green 
shade, almost white, rich 
and buttery in flavor. It 
grows rapidly and is equally 
valuable for both spring and 
summer use. Pkt. 5c, oz. 
10c, Vi lb. 35c, 1/2 lb. 60c, 
lb. $ 1 . 10 . 
Burpee’s Tomhan- 
The leaves grow up- 
right, and are hand¬ 
somely wrinkled, very crips 
and tender. Is of finest 
quality. Pkt. 4c, oz. 10 c, 
1/4 lb. 35c, 1/2 lb. 60c, lb. 
$ 1 . 10 . 
Hillsboro, Ohio, 
Feb. 29, 1928. 
Alneer Bros., 
Dear Sirs; 
After many years of , . , j.. „ a.. 0 . 1 . x 
gardening I must say that your seeds have given better satisfaction than any that 
I have used, and I can recommend them to anyone that wishes to raise a good. 
This is an unsolicited recommendation and I am ready at any time to ‘boost 
your business. ^ ^ KEELOR. an old Gardaaar. 
Big 
Rnaton Grows to enormous size, well-grown heads measuring 
DUolun. from 10 to 12 inches across. During the cool weather 
it heads particularly well, forming a tightly folded heart which consists 
of beautifully blanched, tender, and juicy leaves. The color of the heart 
is a light golden yellow. Big Boston is crisp, juicy, and distinctly but¬ 
tery. A valuable variety for the home gardener as well as for the 
market grower who realizes the advantages of growing quality varieties. 
Pkt Sc. oz. 10 c, 1/4 lb. 35c, 1/2 lb. 60c, lb. $1.10. 
kmTn«»Tl4ltv enormous size, probably the largest known variety; 
********^****'’* very solid heading, crisp, delicious and of superb qual¬ 
ity ; will withstand very warm weather and remain crisp and tender. 
Pkt. 4 c, oz. 10 c, V4 lb- 35c, y 2 lb. 60c, lb, $ 1 . 10 , 
Iceberar 
® leaves which 
cover the outside of the 
solid heads are a bright light 
green; they have small in¬ 
dents which hold the dew- 
drops and are thus kept 
fresh. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10 c, '-A 
lb. 35c. 1/2 lb. 60c, lb. $1.10. 
Not prepaid bulk 
prices, see pages 
1 and 2. 
Immensity Lettuce 
