CARPENTER HEED COMPANY 
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Cucumbers for Pickles and Salads (Continued) 
JAPANESE ('MMIIINCjI —This novelty lit entirely distinct 
from nil other cucumbers, climbing on poles, trellises, 
fences, etc., like u (rourd. The vines are vigorous und healthy, 
and produce large numln-ra of fine, large, tonootii cucumber* 
oi excellent quality They are especially fine for dicing. Any 
of above: Per r»kt., 6c; oz., 10c; Vi Ib., 26c ; I lit., 90c. 
Po it paid. 
One ounce will plant about 50 hills. Two pounds, one acre. 
Per pkt„ 5c; oz., 10c; Vi ••»., 25c; 1 lb., 90c. Pox (paid 
LETTUCE 
Lone Green 
CABBAGE OR HEADING VARIETIES. One ounce will produce about 3,000 pluntH. Ron (paid. 
New York Head Lettuce 
There In ho great difference In localltleH In regard to 
culture of lettuce that it Ih hard to got a uniform rule. 
For the ordinary Iiouho garden, It Ih desirable to uho one 
variety of each typo, and Heveral plantings should he made 
to secure succession. The seed should he planted In rows 
eighten Inches apart, as early as possible, and the young 
plants of cabbage head variety should ho thinned until 
four Inches apart. Varieties that do not head may he left 
quite thick, and when fairly well grown, those thinned 
out may be used. Nitrate of soda, or some nitrogenous 
fertilizer will pay if used after plants are set. A light, 
warm rich, well watered soil Is Ideal an quick, rapid 
growth Is essential to crispness and flavor. One ounce 
produces three thousand plants; for Head lettuce how 
1 y 2 to 2 pounds per acre; Loose Leaf varieties 3 to 4 
pounds per acre. 
CULTURE—Sow In the house or In frames any time after March 10th, If put outdoors, as early In 
the spring as ground can be worked and at Intervals of two weeks till June 1st. Soil should he a rich, 
sandy loam with plenty of humus. 
Sow early in the spring iri rich, well prepared noil in rowr eighteen 
inches apart, covering one-half inch. deep. When plant< have two or 
three leaver, thin to three or four inches apart. As the plant* begin to 
crowd thin and use as required. 
NEW YORK NO. 12—'This is now the most popular of main crop 
head lettuces. The heads are very large, wonderfully solid, crisp, tend¬ 
er, and free from bitterness. 'Hie heads frequently weigh three pound*. 
They are very solid and of ari attractive light green color. It is a sure 
heading variety and stands a long time in the field. If you want fine 
head lettuce, either for market or home use, try New York. J’kt., 10c ; 
oz., 20c; % lb., 76c; 1 lb., $2.50. 
EARLY PRIZE HEAD—It. forms a mammoth head and remains 
tender and cri p throughout the season ; is prompt to head, but slow to 
seed; of superior flavor and very hard. The b-aves are very large, 
crimped, bright green tinged with brownish red on edge. J'kt., 6c ; 
oz., 20c ; Vi lb., 50c; 1 Jb., $1.00. 
HANSON HEAD 'Jhe heads are of very large size, delicate¬ 
ly sweet, tender and crisp even to the outer leaves, heads weigh 
two and one-half to three pounds and measure about one arid 
a third feet in diameter. Odor green outside and whits- with¬ 
in ; free from any bitter, unpleasant taste. Not recommended 
for forcing, but has few superiors for family use. Pkt., 6c; 
oz., 20c; Vi ib., 60c; 1 lb., $1.00. 
MUSHROOMS 
ICEBERGS—No lettuce surpasses Iceberg in quality. The 
heads are very solid and of medium size, with few green 
outer leaves. ’The heart is very crisp and delicious, blanch¬ 
ing naturally to almost whit<-. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; Vi 1b., 
65c ; 1 Ib., $2.00. Postpaid. 
CURLED OR LOOSE LEAVED 
SIMPSON’S EARLY CURLED—One of the best .early sorts 
for market or family use. AH the leave* tend to produce a 
large loose head. leaves beautifully crimped, dark green, very 
tender and crisp Recommended for general cultivation, Pkt., 
5c; oz., 20c; Vi lb., 50c; 1 lb., $1.00, postpaid. 
Mushrooms may be grown by anyone having a supply 
of fresh manure and a shed or cellar, or under a greenhouse 
bench where a t< ijiperature of 60 to 60 degrees is evenly 
maintained. They make a most profitable crop when suc¬ 
cessfully grown, and the American market is the best iri the 
world for this most delicious of foods. Full cultural directions 
with every order. 
Pure Culture Spawn— One trick, 40c; two bricks, 75c; 
five bricks, $1.76. Postpaid. 
