62 MICHELL’S CHOICE STRAINS OF LETTUCE —Continued 
Lettuce, Grand Rapids 
LOOSE LEAF OR CUTTING VARIETIES 
For early or midsummer use, seed should be sown very 
thickly. When pulling the young plants try to do so with an effort 
to thin out the bed, thus allowing the remaining plants to become 
large. This class of lettuce is always tender. 
Black Seeded Simpson. Ideal for midsummer use, as it with¬ 
stands the most trying conditions of heat and drought. When 
matured, presents a formidable loose head with finely fringed 
leaves. Pkt., 10c.; 25c. per oz.; 34 lb., 75c. 
Early Curled Silesian. This variety should be cut instead of 
pulled, as it makes new growth from the same root. A light 
green color, and when given plenty of room will form a large 
loose head. Pkt., 10c.; 25c. per oz.; 34 lb., 75c. 
Early Curled Simpson. A splendid curly-leaved sort; loose 
heads and very tender. Pkt., 10c.; 25c. per oz.; 34 lb., 75c. 
Grand Rapids. The leading variety in this class for forcing 
under glass, but it may also be grown successfully outdoors. 
The leaves are very curly, crisp and brittle and have a palatable 
flavor. Pkt., 10c.; 25c. per oz.; 34 lb., 75c. 
Leek 
LEEK 
Poireau (Fr.); Lauch (Ger.); Porro (Ital.) 
One ounce of seed will sow about 
100 feet of drill 
Allied to the onion family but producing 
no bulb; the stalks are cut and used for 
flavoring soups; also they are boiled and 
served with melted butter, and make a very 
palatable dish on account of their mild 
flavor. Sow seed in April in rows 1 foot 
apart, covering the seed about an inch; when 
about 4 inches high transplant where it is to 
develop, in rich soil in rows 18 inches apart, 
6 inches in the row. 
American Flag. Popular for the home 
garden. Makes a longer but narrower 
stalk than others. Pkt., 10c.; 30c. per oz.; 
34 lb., 85c. 
Giant Carentan. A variety which pro¬ 
duces colossal stalks of tender quality; 
splendid for exhibition purposes. Pkt., 
10c.; 30c. per oz.; 34 lb., 85c. 
ROMAINE OR COS LETTUCE 
Of French origin, this type, as will be seen by the illustration, 
differs greatly from the American varieties by its peculiar upright 
growth. To have it tender the heads must be tied together at the 
top so that the inner leaves blanch; it has a decided flavor. It is 
best adapted to outdoor planting and stands the heat well. 
Kingsholm. 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. Pkt., 10c.; 25c. per oz.; 34 lb., 85c. 
Lettuce, Kingsholm Cos 
LETTUCE PLANTS 
We can supply these in heading varieties only, of our 
selection. 25 for 25c. (by parcel post, 40c.); 75c. per 100 (by 
parcel post, 95c.); per 1000, $6.00. 
MANGEL-WURZEL. See page 53 
MARTYNIA (Unicorn Plant) 
A bushy plant growing 2 feet in height, bearing clusters of pink 
flowers resembling gloxinias, which are followed by curled seed 
pods, which when picked may be pickled the same as cucumbers, 
making a very tasty relish. Sow seeds in April outdoors and 
transplant so the plants stand 2 feet apart each way. 
Proboscidea. Pkt., 10c.; 25c. per 34 oz.; oz., 45c. 
All seeds on this page mailed at quoted prices 
(wc) 
