MICHELL’S CHOICE STRAINS OF LETTUCE 
Laitue (Fr.); Lattich Salad (Ger.); Lattuga (Ital.) 
NOTE—All seeds offered on this page mailed postpaid 
at prices quoted. 
Lettuce, Big Boston 
HEADING VARIETIES 
All Heart. An excellent lettuce for either Spring or Summer use; 
can be used for sowing in frames or in Spring and early Summer 
outdoors. 15c. per oz.; 34 lb., 40c.; $1.25 per lb.; 5 lbs., $6.00; 
$11.50 per 10 lbs. 
All Right (MichelV s). Fine for an early Spring crop in the hot¬ 
bed or outdoors and for sowing in August for late Autumn under 
sash or outside. 15c. per oz.; 34 lb., 40c.; $1.25 per lb.; 5 lbs., 
$6.00; $11.50 per 10 lbs. 
Big Boston. A large, flat, cabbage-headed variety; splendid for 
midsummer or Fall use or under glass in the early Spring and 
Autumn; light green, tinged light brown on the outer leaves. 
15c. per oz.; 34 lb., 40c.; $1.25 per lb.; 5 lbs., $6.00; $11.50 per 
10 lbs. 
Boston Market (White Seeded Tennisball). One of the best for 
forcing. 15c. per oz.; 34 lb., 40c.; $1.25 per lb.; 5 lbs., $6.00; 
$11.50 per 10 lbs. 
Davey’s Improved Big Boston. Heads are similar in size to 
Big Boston, but earlier and minus the brown tinge on outer 
edge of leaves. 15c. per oz.; 34 lb., 45c.; $1.50 per lb.; 5 lbs., 
$7.25; $14.00 per 10 lbs. 
Dutch Butter. Medium-sized head; outer leaves are tinged 
brown on the edges. 15c. per oz.; 34 lb., 40c.; $1.25 per lb.; 
5 lbs., $6.00; $11.50 per 10 lbs. 
Iceberg. Solid cabbage-like heads; leaves curly, slightly tinged 
red. 15c. per oz.; 34 lb., 45c.; $1.50 per lb.; 5 lbs., $7.25; $14.00 
per 10 lbs. 
Improved Hanson. Extra large heads; the outer leaves are 
curled. 15c. per oz.; 34 lb., 40c.; $1.25 per lb.; 5 lbs., $6.00; 
$11.50 per 10 lbs. 
One ounce of seed will produce about 2500 plants. 
HEADING VARIETIES (Continued) 
Mammoth Salamander. One of the best midsummer varieties; 
resists heat and drought. 15c. per oz.; 34 lb., 40c.; $1.25 per lb.; 
5 lbs., $6.00; $11.50 per 10 lbs. 
May King. Matures early outdoors; outside leaves tinged golden 
brown. Suitable for sowing under sash in early Spring. 15c. per 
oz.; 34 lb., 40c.; $1.25 per lb.; 5 lbs., $6.00; $11.50 per 10 lbs. 
Michell’s Number One. A good variety for Summer use as it 
resists the hot sun better than most sorts; we do not recommend 
it for forcing. 15c. per oz.; 34 lb., 40c.; $1.25 per lb.; 5 lbs., 
$6.00; $11.50 per 10 lbs. 
Mignonette. Heads small, leaves curly and edges tinted brown. 
15c. per oz.; 34 lb., 45c.; $1.50 per lb.; 5 lbs., $7.25; $14.00 
per 10 lbs. 
New York or Wonderful. A variety in great demand, especially 
during the late Winter and early Spring months; gigantic heads 
which are almost white, very solid and without any trace of 
bitter taste. Does best in the latitude of Philadelphia as an early 
Spring and late Autumn crop. We offer a fine strain of seed. 
20c. per oz.; 34 lb., 50c.; $1.75 per lb.; 5 lbs., $8.50; $16.50 per 
10 lbs. 
Prize Head. A splendid loosely formed head, desirable for out¬ 
door planting only; has a dark tinge on the outer leaves; good for 
Spring and Summer use. 15c. per oz.; 34 lb., 40c.; $1.25 per lb.; 
5 lbs., $6.00; $11.50 per 10 lbs. 
Unrivaled. 15c. per oz.; 34 lb., 45c.; $1.50 per lb.; 5 lbs., $7.25; 
$14.00 per 10 lbs. 
Wayahead. One of the earliest hard-headed varieties, doing well 
either under glass or in the open in the Spring or Autumn. 
15c. per oz.; 34 lb., 40c.; $1.25 per lb.; 5 lbs., $6.00; $11.50 per 
10 lbs. 
White Big Boston. A sure heading variety, which resembles 
Big Boston in size, solidity and general appearance, excepting 
it is minus the red edge so common in that variety. This sort 
is preferable in some sections. 20c. per oz.; 34 lb., 50c.; $1.75 
per lb.; 5-lbs., $8.50; $16.50 per 10 lbs. 
LOOSE LEAF OR CUTTING VARIETIES 
Black Seeded Simpson. Ideal for midsummer use, as it with¬ 
stands the heat and drought. 15c. per oz.; 34 lb., 40c.; $1.25 
per lb.; 5 lbs., $6.00; $11.50 per 10 lbs. 
Early Curled Silesian. 15c. per oz.; 34 lb., 40c.; $1.25 per lb.; 
5 lbs., $6.00; $11.50 per 10 lbs. 
Early Curled Simpson. 15c. per oz.; 34 lb., 40c.; $1.25 per lb.; 
5 lbs., $6.00; $11.50 per 10 lbs. 
Grand Rapids. The leading variety in this class for forcing under 
glass, but it may also be grown successfully outdoors. Leaves 
are curly, crisp and brittle; of fine flavor. We pay particular at¬ 
tention to the seed stock, therefore offer a strain of especial 
merit. 15c. per oz.; 34 lb., 40c.; $1.25 per lb.; 5 lbs., $6.00; 
$11.50 per 10 lbs. 
ROMAINE, OR CELERY LETTUCE 
Kingsholm Cos. The largest and best heading variety of this 
type. The inner leaves blanch almost pure white and have 
little or no rib; the heads are very full throughout and therefore 
contain more edible part. 15c. per oz.; 34 lb., 45c.; $1.50 per lb.; 
5 lbs., $7.25; $14.00 per 10 lbs. 
For Lettuce Plants, see page 49 
MARTYNIA (Unicorn Plant) 
Proboscidea. A bushy plant, 2 feet in height, bearing clusters of 
flowers resembling gloxinias, followed by long green pods, 
which may be pickled the same as cucumbers. 30c. per oz.; 
341b., 95c.; $3.50 per lb. 
MICHELL’S MUSHROOM SPAWN 
PURE SPORE CULTURE SPAWN 
This spawn is made in quart milk bottles under absolutely 
sterile conditions. The bottle and materials are sterilized under 
steam pressure, so that every mold, weed seed or insect is destroyed 
and each bottle contains nothing but the pure spawn; each jar con¬ 
tains enough for 30 to 40 square feet. The sterile spawn is dried 
thoroughly and each piece wrapped in tissue paper and contains 
full instructions. 
If wanted by Parcel Post, allow 10c. per carton for postage. 
Per carton.$0.85 25 cartons.$18.75 
12 cartons. 9.50 60 cartons. 42.00 
PURE CULTURE BRICK SPAWN 
A crop is produced with good spawn, a little care and patience 
in about 5 to 10 weeks, and continues in bearing about two months. 
New beds can be started at intervals which will give a supply the 
entire season. One brick will spawn 8 to 10 square feet. Ask for 
our Free Booklet on Mushroom Culture. 
Pure White 
Per brick.$0.30 Per 25 bricks.$5.00 
Per 5 bricks.... 1.25 Per 50 bricks.10.00 
Per 10 bricks. 2.10 Per 100 bricks.19.00 
Per 1000 bricks.$185.00 
If wanted by Parcel Post, allow for postage at the rate of 
10c. per brick; 15c. per 5 bricks; 25c. per 10 bricks. 
MUSHROOM OR HOTBED 
THERMOMETERS 
Iron Point, oxidized finish, $2.00 each (by parcel post, $2.15). 
Thermometers should, wherever possible, be sent by express. 
We do not guarantee safe arrival if forwarded by parcel post. 
BOOKS ON MUSHROOM GROWING 
Mushroom Growing (Duggar). 260 pages.$2.00 
Mushrooms, How to Grow (Falconer). 170 pages. 1.75 
Deduct 3% discount on Vegetable Seeds only, if cash accompanies order 
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