BALDERSON COMPANY, Inc. 
626 Indiana Ave., N. W. 
617 “C” Street, N. W. 
Washington, D. C. 
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SATISFIED CUSTOMERS IS THE SEASON FOB OUR SALES INCREASING. 
BALDERSON’S ICEBERG LETTUCE.—See High Grade Special¬ 
ties, page 23. 
CURLED SILESIAN.—Similar to Simpson, quite as durable, and a 
favorite. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; K lb. 50 cts.; lb. $1.50. 
WHITE PARIS COS.—The best of Celery Lettuce. Forms large, 
light green, solid, well-formed heads, of upright growth and esteemed 
for its crispness and mild flavor. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; lb. 45 cts.; 
lb. $1.50. 
PRIZE HEAD.—A curly, non-heading crisp sort, medium size 
with light bronze on the edges. A very rapid grower. Pkt. 10 cts.; 
oz. 15 cts.; 14. lb. 40 cts.; lb. $1.50. 
SALAMANDER OR BLACK SEED TENNIS BALL.—55 days to 
maturity. Black seeds, forming a large size, light green compact head 
with a white heart, very tender and crisp. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; 
lb. 40 cts.; lb. $1.50. 
KALE 
Early Curled Siberian Kale. 
CULTURE.—The Spring or Smooth Kale may be sown either in the 
spring, from February to June, or in the fall, September to December. 
Broadcast 8 to 10 pounds to the acre. The Siberian and Scotch varie¬ 
ties should be sowed from August 15th to October 15th, though both 
are frequently sowed in the spring with satisfactory results. When, 
drilled, about 3 lbs. are required for an acre, or if seeded broadcast. 
5 lbs. to the acre. 
LETTUCE 
May King. 
CULTURE.—To grow early Lettuce the seed should be sowed in 
J an uary in seed boxes inside or under glass. When large enough harden 
by exposure to cold weather before setting outside. Transplant to 
rich mellow soil 8 to 12 inches apart in 18-inch rows, and keep well 
worked. Lettuce must have rapid growth to succeed. For a succes¬ 
sion set every 3 weeks. Seed may be sowed in rows outside in the 
spring and plants thinned out. For fall use sow in July and August. 
One ounce will produce 1,500 plants. 
BIG BOSTON.—A favorite early variety for home use, market or 
shipping. A very large solid firm heading variety of superior quality. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; )4 lb. 35 cts.; lb. $1.25. 
BLACK SEEDED SIMPSON.—40 days from planting to edible con¬ 
dition, Black Seed. A standard American variety found in all cata¬ 
logues. Crisp, yellowish, green leaves of large size, grows very quickly, 
of fine quality. The flavor is excellent; it is the most popular of all the 
loose leaved sorts. Color of leaves a whiter yellow than White Seeded 
Simpson. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; ]4 lb. 35 cts.; lb. $1.25, 
MAY KING.—Is of quick growth, nearly all head, having few outer 
leaves, grows to a good size, and is of a specially fine, rich, buttery flavor. 
Is a good shipping Lettuce. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; )4. Ib. 35 cts.; lb. 
$1.25. 
Big Boston. 
Green Curled Scotch Kale. 
SPRING, or SMOOTH.—Hardy, quick-growing; best for spring 
sowing. Sow 10 lbs. to the acre broadcast, or 4 to 5 lbs. in drills. Pkt. 
5 cts.; lb. 20 cts.; lb. 50 cts. 
EARLY CURLED SIBERIAN.—A standard winter curled variety; 
bright green with purple tinge. Sow 5 pounds to the acre. Pkt. 5 cts.; 
oz. 15 cts.; \4 lb. 35 cts.; lb. $1.00. 
GREEN CURLED SCOTCH or NORFOLK.—Popular for ship¬ 
ping. Light green, nicely curled. Sow 5 pounds to the acre. Pkt. 10 
cts.; oz. 15 cts.; )4 lb. 35 cts.; lb. $1.25. 
BALDERSON’S BLOOMSDALE KALE.—See High Grade Spec¬ 
ialties. page 23. _ 
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