J. J. BUTZER, PORTLAND, OREGON 
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LETTUCE 
For early outdoor culture in the latitude of Portland and Southward the seed may be planted in the fall, 
protecting the young plants from severe freezing either wtih 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 Portland 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. 
Culture—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 winter, sow under glass from November 
to February and thin out as necessary to prevent crowding. Keep a moderate heat and give all the light and 
air possible. For general crop, sow outdoors as early in the spring as the ground can be worked, in drills 
eighteen inches apart and thin the young plants to four inches apart in the row. As the plants begin to crowd, 
thin them out and use as required. In this way a much longer succession of cuttings may be had from the same 
ground. 
CABBAGE OR HEADING VARIETIES 
New York or Los Angeles —This is the variety that 
is planted so extensively in all parts of California and 
other states where lettuce is grown for Eastern ship¬ 
ment. The plant is very large but compact and tight 
heading; outer leaves attractive deep green, broad, 
frilled at edges. The inner leaves form a large head, 
white, very sweet and tender when in condition for 
use. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; ^4 lb. 65c; lb. $2.00 
No. 12 NEW YORK LETTUCE 
or EXTRA EARLY MOUNTAIN ICEBERG 
A comparatively new strain of New York lettuce, 
developed by Pieters-Wheeler Seed Growers of Cal¬ 
ifornia. This lettuce is about a week earlier than the 
regular New York strain. It produces larger heads, 
which are more rounded and less cone shaped. No 12 
produces a very uniform crop. A crop that does not 
tip burn, blight nor shine as readily, and because it is 
not as susceptible to hot weather it does not bolt to 
seed as quickly. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; y* lb. 80c; lb. $2.50 
CREAMY HEART 
The introducer says: “A selection we have made 
from California Cream Butter. It is similar to that 
sort, but is earlier and without any brown spots or 
brown edge, and Is of most excellent, tender quality. 
It is very desirable for early spring planting, where 
a butter head is demanded both for market and home 
garden. We believe it has a place in the list of let¬ 
tuce, in that, for early planting it is superior to Black 
Seeded Tennisball and similar varieties.’' 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; *4 lb. 65c 
California Cream Butter, or Royal Summer Cabbage 
—A very reliable heading sort, with glossy deep green 
leaves, the outer ones slightly spotted or splashed with 
brown. The inner leaves form a large very solid head, 
rich light yellow in color, very thick, tender and buttery. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 2 oz. 25c; *4 lb. 40c; lb. $1.25 
Hanson—Grows to large size, and is uniformly sure 
heading. Heads very solid and beautifully blanched; 
crisp, mild and tender. One of the finest varieties to 
grow for market during the summer months. Our 
ejtork is unexcelled. 
Per pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; ^4 lb. 35c; lb. $1.25, postpaid 
Iceberg—The unusual solidity of the heads is insured 
by the large, white main ribs of the leaves, each of 
which, curving strongly into the center, acts like a 
truss, making it impossible for the leaves to open out¬ 
ward and expose the center, which is constantly thor¬ 
oughly blanched. It matters not whether grown to 
head in the early spring or the hottest days of summer, 
the leaves are always crisp and tender. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; *4 lb. 40c; lb. $1.25, postpaid 
MAY KING 
The heads are very attractive, outer leaves being 
yellowish-green, tinged with brown, while inside it is 
richest golden yellow. It is somewhat similar in 
appearance to Boston Market, but matures earlier and 
is lighter green in color, with less of the brownish 
tint. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; *4 lb. 45c; lb. $1.25 
Way ahead—A very fine, very early strain of famous 
May Kink Butterhead, which it surpasses in every 
respect. 75 days to mature. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; *4 lb. 75c; lb. $2.00, postpaid 
LOOSEHEAD CUTTING 
PRIZEHEAD—Surpassingly tender, delightfully crisp, 
deliciously sweet. “The Quality Loose Leaf Lettuce.” 
In Prizehead our aims have materialized—it is per¬ 
fection—seems to be no room for improvement. It has 
every essential of a highly desirable leaf lettuce and is 
unquestionably one of the best and most reliable 
varieties for all year around cultivation. Equally pop¬ 
ular with amateur and professional growers. 
Its immense size and tenderness make it indeed a 
Prizehead. It is quite early and is slow to shoot to 
seed. The plants form a loose cluster of leaves, the 
inner part of which is well blanched, though there is 
no heart; the leaves are much blistered and crumpled, 
are of light brown color, varying to bright green, and 
are of exquisite quality, tender and crisp in texture 
and sweet in flavor. An excellent variety for home 
use, more largely grown in this country than any 
other. We sell very large quantities of this variety. Pkt. 
5c; oz. 15c; 2 oz. 25c; a /4 lb. 40c; lb. $1.35, postpaid. 
BLACK SEEDED SIMPSON 
One of the best varieties for early sowing out of doors 
where a large, thin, exceedingly tender leaf is desired 
and for those markets which demand a large, loose 
clustering sort, light yellowish green. Leaves large, 
thin, slightly ruffled and blistered, even the large outer 
ones being quite tender. Uniformly attractive, of excel¬ 
lent quality and continues a long time in condition for 
use. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 2 oz. 25c; lb. 40c; lb. $1.25. postpaid 
BIG BOSTON 
This is a fine forcing variety for cold frames during 
the winter months, as it produces heads of very large 
size in a cooler temperature than most forcing strains. 
Large heads are beautifully blanched and of superior 
quality. It heads well in the open ground during cool 
weather of spring and fall; is very popular. Our seed 
is an extra selected strain. .. ,, 
Per pkt. 5c: oz. 15c; ^4 !b. 40c, lb. $1.25 
MIXED LETTUCE 
This mixture contains Head, Loosehead, Curled. 
Brown, in fact almost all styles and shapes Try a 
package. Pkt. 5c: oz. 15c; % lb. 40c; lb. $1.25 
EARLY CURLED SIMPSON’S 
An early, erect growing, clustering variety. Leaves 
light green, slightly frilled and much blistered, sweet, 
tender and well-flavored. The sort is especially adapted 
for sowing thickly and cutting when the plants are 
very young. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 2 oz. 25c: U lb. 40c; lb. $1.25, postpaid 
GRAND RAPIDS 
This does not form heads, but makes large compact 
bunches of light leaves with fringed edges. Its delicious 
quality and handsome appearance make it most popular 
in winter markets. It is useful also for outdoor plant¬ 
ing during spring and fall. Our stock is extra fine. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. ISc; V .i lb. 40c; lb. $1.25, postpaid 
