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The edible part is the turnip-shaped bulb formed above ground. It is tender and excellent 
when used before fully grown, combining somewhat the flavors of cabbage and turnip. 
Seed should be sown in light, rich soil as early in spring as possible in rows one and one 
half feet apart and when well established thin to six inches apart in the row. Plantings at intervals of ten days will tr\\v a 
succession until hot weather, when they fail to grow well. Plantings may be made the latter part of July for fall use. 
T- i VJnnna (Extra for forcing) This variety is extremely early with distinctly small tops. The bulbs are of 
Early Willie V lennd medium size, very light green or nearly white, and are of best quality for the table if used 
when about two inches in diameter. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 30c; 2 Oz. 55c; */ 4 Lb. 90c; Lb. $3.00 
, 0 I \/‘ \ ery early, with small top, the leaf stems being tinged with purple Bulbs of medium size 
Early i urple Vienna purple; flesh white. Desirable for forcing and early outdoor planting. Pkt. 5c- Oz 30c- 
2 Oz. 55c; l A Lb. 90c; Lb. $3.00 
This sort is also called Large White. It is hardy, quite late and used for feeding stock. Bulbs large. 
Large L»reen weighing eight to ten pounds when fully grown, whitish green in color; leaves large and very numerous. 
Pkt. 5c; Oz. 30c; 2 Oz. 50c; V 4 Lb. 90c; Lb. $2.75 
w r^» wjr This belongs to the onion family and is a good fall and winter substitute for green onions. The leaves are 
I* p 1C Mat. and the stems are very large, cylindrical and bulbous. Sow early in spring in drills twelve to lifteen incites 
A m. apart, covering one-half inch deep. Thin plants to six inches apart in row and draw the earth about them 
when cultivating. If one desires very white and tender leeks transplant when about six inches high, setting four inches 
apart in trenches about two feet apart and gradually earth up like celery. 
_ , This well known broad leaved leek is hardy, productive, of good quality, and is extensively cultivated 
London riag in this country. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 30c; 2 Oz. 55c; */ 4 Lb. 90c; Lb. $3.00 
A desirable strong growing, broad leaved leek, hardy anil productive. It is a favorite with 
many market gardeners and is also extensively used for the home garden Pkt 5c* Oz 30c* 
2 Oz. 55c; V4 Lb. 90c; Lb. $3.00 
Large American Flag 
n Stems very thick but comparatively short. Leaves broad, covered with whitish bloom. 
Large Kouen stands a long time in condition for 
j-- .. n ,K.. uiui/m. Tliis winter sort 
__ 0 ___ use. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 30c; 2 Oz. 55c; V 4 Lb. 90c; Lb. $3.00 
_ The largest variety, when well grown often three inches in diameter, white and tender. 
Monstrous Larentan an exceptionally hardy garden sort. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 35c; 2 Oz. 60c; >/ 4 Lb. $1.00; Lb. $3.50 
It is 
LETTUCE 
For early outdoor culture in the latitude of Cincinnati and southward the seed may be planted in the fall, protecting 
the young plants from severe freezing either with frames or coarse litter which may be removed as soon as danger of severe 
freezing is over. Lettuce in ground out of doors will stand some freezing but is killed by prolonged frost or frequent freezing 
and thawing. North of Cincinnati an early crop may be secured by starting under glass from January to March and hardening 
off well before setting in ground, which should be done as soon as weather will permit. 
Lettuce to be at its best should be grown rapidly, hence the soil should be made as rich and friable as possible by liberal 
manuring and thorough preparation. For general crop, sow outdoors as early in the spring as ilie ground can be worked, in 
drills eighteen inches apart and thin the young plants to four inches apart in tin* row As the plants begin to crowd thin them 
out and use as required. For the cabbage or heading varieties where large heads are desired, the plants should be thinned 
ten to twelve inches apart in the row. 
Varieties marked a are particularly adapted for culture under glass ami for early spring use. Those marked b are some 
times grown under glass, but are especially desirable for outdoor or summer culture. Dig Boston, Brown Dutch and California 
Cream Butter are very hardy and suited for winter outdoor culture in the south. 
CABBAGE OR HEADING VARIETIES 
_ - V A {Seed white) This is a handsome, extremely early, compact, cabbage or heading variety for the home garden 
May Ring and market, forming very firm heads of medium size and excellent quality. The color is light yellowish green, 
tinged with reddish brown when mature. The inner leaves 
blanch rich golden yellow, very tender and buttery. The 
plant is very compact for so large a head. The variety is 
exceptionally early outdoors, attaining a size suitable for 
use before other sorts and is also very satisfactory for forcing. 
Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; V 4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 
- rp . D if a. (Seed black) One of the best 
Early 1 cnms tsall heading lettuces, especially desir¬ 
able for earl v planting outdoors and also suitable for forcing. 
The plants are large, with thick, bright green leaves. 
They form very solid heads, the inner leaves blanching to 
a rich creamy white, and are crisp, tender and buttery. 
Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; »/ 4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 
c . j b. (Seed black) A very extensively used 
salamander sort of excellent auality'for the home gar¬ 
den and market. The variety withstands hot weather re¬ 
markably well. It forms a large compact, light green 
plant. The leaves are broad, thick, somewhat crumpled and 
closely overlapping so that the inner ones are very finely 
blanched. It is one of the most satisfactory heading 
lettuces for growing outdoors. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 
y 4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 
. . , ,, m* 1 . b. (Seed white) This is a thick 
lllbbard S Market leaved, bright green heading 
variety, forming a large, very compact head similar in 
type to Salamander, slightly larger, and a little later 
maturing. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; V4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 
Salamander 
. . 1 ni 1 b. A smooth leaved lettuce 
Mammoth olack forming very large, compact, 
Rutter cabbage-like heads of thick, yellow- 
jccucu ish green leaves, the inner ones 
beautifully blanched, very crisp, tender and buttery. 
It is one of the most largely grown sorts, suitable for 
the home garden as well as market. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 
2 Oz. 25c; »/ 4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 
b. (Seed white) This is an excellent summer 
Lleacon variety. The head is of large size, is very 
firm and remains in condition for use a long time. The 
plant is very compact, with few outer leaves which are 
usually very smooth, thick and of light green color. 
The inner leaves blanch to a bright, rich yellow and are 
crisp, buttery and very well flavored. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 
2 Oz. 25c; % Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 
I r • 1 1 o B ( Seed white) A large light, bright 
unrivaiea jummer green heading lettuce similar ip habit 
of plant to Big Boston but a t.rifb* earlier maturing as f\n outdoor 
summer variety and having’ no red or bronze shading on the 
leaves. I leads'are large, firm and of excellent quality. Pkt. 5c; 
Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; »/ 4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 
Big 
ry . b. (Seed white) This market variety is very 
DOStOn popular for outdoor culture and is also in demand 
as a compact, large heading, forcing sort for cold frames. The 
plants are large, very hardy and vigorous. The leaves are broad, 
comparatively smooth but wavy at the edge. thin, very hard and 
crisp. In color they are bright light green, the head slightly tinged 
with reddish brown. The inner leaves blanch to an attractive 
greenish white, tinged with light yellow. It heads up under cold 
weather conditions better than any other variety, andds grown 
very extensively in the south for shipment north in the winter 
Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; % Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 
