T. W. WOOD & SONS 
Seedsmen S in c e 18 7 9 
RICHMOND , VIRGINIA 
LETTUCE 
Plant 
February to May, 
July to October. 
Wood’s Cabbage lettuce. 
No. 239. Crisp-as-Ice Days] —Neither extra early nor extra large, but 
“ a fine lettuce for the private garden, heading even in 
hot weather. In delicate flavor and tenderness no other is superior. It is so 
crisp and brittle as to justify the name. The heads are hard with rich, creamy 
yellow hearts that are exceedingly tender and sweet. Slow to start to seed. 
Fkt. 10c; oz. 20c; y^ lb. 50c; lb. $1.50, postpaid. 
No 240. Cos or Romaine f 55 Days]—Dark green strain. Has no equal for 
quality. Forms long, conical heads which, if 
tied up, blanch a pure white,, and as crisp as celery. Makes fine heads even 
in hot weather. Very sweet and has a distinct quality that makes a pleasant 
change from other varieties. Try it to convince yourself how well it merits 
a place in your garden. Fkt. 5c; oz. 15c; y A lb. 35c; lb. $1.15, postpaid. Not post¬ 
paid, 2-lb. lots 95o per lb.; 5-lb. lots 85c per lb.; 10-lb. lots 75c per lb. 
No. 232. New York No. 12 or Wonderful. [60 Days]—A big head lettuce 
as solid and crisp as a cabbage. The heart is 
creamy white, sweet and tender, with no trace of bitterness. It is a hot- 
weather lettuce for spring, summer and early fall planting; but for fall we 
prefer our Wood’s Cabbage. A sure and reliable header and slow to shoot to 
seed. Fkt. 10c; oz. 20c; V4 lb. 50c; lb. $1.50, postpaid. Not postpaid, 2-lb. lots 
$1.30 per lb.; 5-lb. lots $1.15 per lb.; 10-lb. lots $1.00 per lb. 
No. 237. Summer Allheart t 60 Days]— No lettuce can compete with All¬ 
heart for heading in hot weather and make 
such large, compact, finely blanched heads; nor is there a summer lettuce of 
better quality. Its ability to head in almost any weather places it in a class 
by itself. Fkt. 10c; oz. 20c; \\ lb. 50c; lb. $1.50, postpaid. 
No. 233. California Cream Butter [55 Days]—Usually heads well in all 
seasons. Very hardy and especially 
recommended for outdoor growing. Particularly well suited for summer. One 
of the most buttery flavored. Fkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 14 lb. 35c; lb. $ 1 . 00 , postpaid. 
No. 242. Iceberg [50 Days]—No lettuce is more crisp; the large ribs are 
® like celery stalks. A sure and reliable header even in 
summer. Forms a large, compact head, very white inside; the quality is fine, 
being sweet, crisp and delicious. Fkt. 5c; oz. 15c; y± lb. 40c; lb. $1.25, postpaid. 
Not postpaid, 2-lb. lots $ 1.00 per lb.; 5-lb. lots 90c per lb.; 10 Mb. lots 80c per lb. 
Lettuce requires rich moist soil, clean and thorough cultivation and plenty 
of water. Make your first plantings in boxes or hot-beds and harden by ex¬ 
posure; later plant outside and transplant 6 to 8 inches apart in 18-inch rows; 
or plant in 18-inch rows and thin out. The curled varieties planted thickly 
make a beautiful border, the rows being thinned out by pulling as wanted. For 
a constant supply plant every three weeks; lettuce may be had all seasons of 
the year. An ounce will produce about 1,500 plants; 2 pounds will make plants 
enough for an acre. 
No. 230 Wood’s Cabbage Lettuce 
[45 Days] 
If asked to name the most satisfactory all-round lettuce,, we Would Unhesi¬ 
tatingly name Wood’s Cabbage. For more than thirty years it has stood the 
test, and in the meantime we have not found a more all-season lettuce. It may 
be planted in the early spring, in the late summer, in the fall, and it is fine for 
forcing in hotbed, making a medium large firm head that blanches nicely. The 
quality is excellent, the flavor sweet and buttery. You will like it. Fkt. 10 c; 
oz. 20c; 14 lb. 50c; lb. $1.50, postpaid. Not postpaid, 2-lb. lots $1.30 per lb.; 5-lb. 
lots $1.15 per lb.; 10-lb. lots $1.00 per lb. 
No. 235. Early Curled Simpson [ ^° Days]—A sure cropper even under 
J ^ adverse conditions. Makes a well- 
blanched, curly, loose head; early, crisp and tender. Especially adapted for 
sowing thickly in rows and cutting when young. Should be grown in every 
home garden. Fkt. 5c; oz. 15c; *4 lb. 35c; lb. $ 1 . 00 , postpaid. Not postpaid, 2-lb. 
lots 80c per lb.; 5-lb. lots 70c per lb.; 10-lb. lots 60c per lb. 
No. 238. Grand Rapids [« US itivJTiIY 
tuces there is nothing handsomer. It makes a 
quick growth, is hardy and holds its crispness for 
days after being cut. Forms large, compact clus¬ 
ters finely crimped around the edges. Crisp, ten¬ 
der and sweet. It will stand more neglect than 
any other lettuce. Fkt. 5c; oz. 15c; V4 lb. 35c; 
lb. $ 1 . 00 , postpaid. Not postpaid, 2-lb. lots 80c per 
lb.; 5-lb. lots 70c per lb.; 10-lb. lots 60c per lb. 
Summer Allheart Lettuce 
Nrt 2^4 Black Seeded SimDSOn [50 Days] —Fine for outside planting to 
DIO. *. JJiacK ueeueu ouiijj&uii ma ke a tender, semi-solid crisp head. It 
is the easiest lettuce to grow; reliable and heat-resistant. If you have not 
been successful with head lettuce, try Black Seeded Simpson. Dkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 
14 lb. 35c; lb. $ 1 . 00 , postpaid. Not postpaid, 2-lb. lots 80c per lb.; 5-lb. lots 70c 
per lb.; 10 -lb. lots 60c per lb. 
Nr. 2**fi Imnvovef^ Ha neon [50 Days]—A splendid summer lettuce. It 
INO. 44t>. improved nanson ^ akes J a J large solidi compact head, exceed¬ 
ingly crisp, tender and sweet, and blanches well; extremely slow to shoot to 
seed. A sure and reliable header and keeps better than most heading varie¬ 
ties. Very much like Iceberg, except that it is larger and the green color is 
slightly lighter. Fkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 14 lb. 35c; lb. $ 1 . 00 , postpaid. 
No 231 Wood’s Irrmroved Bl? Boston I®® Days] -Too much praise 
no. £.01 . wood S> improved uig uusion cannot be g ive n our strain of 
this splendid lettuce. May be grown in the open ground for summer and fall 
use, or under canvas, and always makes large, buttery heads with thoroughly 
blanched hearts. The heads are extra large, firm and solid, brittle and but¬ 
tery; the hearts are crisp and beautifully blanched. Fkt. 5c; oz. 15c; V4 lb. 35c; 
lb. $1.00, postpaid. Not postpaid, 2-lb. lots 80c per lb.; 5-lb. lots 70c per lb.; 
10 -lb. lots 60c per lb. 
Nr* 241 r , hirkf»n I [55 Days]—Unlike any you have ever grown, 
no. vmiCKen on , e that will yield more ch i cken feed than any 
plant grown for greens. Three to four feet high, loaded with leaves that may 
be pulled like kale. After cutting it keeps on growing. Fkt. 5c; oz. 15c; !4 lb. 
35c; lb. $1.00, postpaid. Not postpaid, 2-lb. lots 80c per lb.; 5-lb. lots 70c per lb. 
LETTUCE PLANTS 
Wood’s Cabbage and Big Boston—Beady February, March, April, September 
and October. 40c per 100 , postpaid. Not prepaid, 30c per 100 ; $2.50 per 1 , 000 . 
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Iceberg Lettuce 
