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BUIST’S SEEDS “ALWAYS RELIABLE” 
New York No. 12 Lettuce 
NEW YORK NO. 12 
An improved strain grown very extensively 
in the Imperial Valley of California. Will 
mature in 65 days from planting. It is very 
large and robust growing, rooting deeply, re' 
sisting hot, dry weather, slow to run to seed 
and a sure header. Very fine for a main sum¬ 
mer crop. Pkt., 10c; Vz oz., 15c; oz., 30c; 34 
lb., 90c; lb., #3.00. 
EARLY CURLED SIMPSON 
An improved variety of the Curled Silesia; 
is quite early; but does not produce a solid 
head; leaves beautifully curled and forces well. 
Pkt., 5c; Vz oz., 10c; oz., 15c; 34 lb., 50c; 
lb., #1.50. 
BLACK-SEEDED SIMPSON 
A very desirable variety of the Curled 
Simpson. Does not produce a solid head, but 
a compact mass of leaves. It is not only a 
good forcing variety, but a desirable sort for 
early Summer, as it stands the heat remark¬ 
ably well. Pkt., 5c; Vz oz., 10c; oz., 15c; 34 
lb., 50c; lb., #1.50. 
EARLY CURLED SILESIA 
An early variety, generally sown thickly 
to cut when a few inches high; it will, how¬ 
ever, form a very good head if thinned out; 
it is quite hardy and withstands heat and 
drought. Pkt., 5c; Vz oz., 10c; oz., 15c; 34 
lb., 50c; lb., #1.50. 
ALL HEART 
One of the few varieties that will head 
during hot weather, similar in shape and habit 
to the Salamander. It forms a good-sized, 
compact head, beautiful yellowish green in 
color, and has all the rich flavor of the Butter 
Lettuce. Pkt., 5c; Vz oz., 10c; oz., 15c; 34 lb., 
50c; lb., #1.50. 
HUBBARD’S MARKET 
A very celebrated and desirable variety of 
the Salamander type, forming large and com¬ 
pact heads. It will stand extreme heat and is 
slow shooting to seed. A splendid cabbage 
lettuce for the South. Pkt., 5c; 34 oz., 10c; 
oz., 15c; 34 lb., 50c; lb., #1.50. 
CHICKEN LETTUCE 
Distinct from any other Lettuce and will 
yield more chicken feed than any other plant 
grown for greens. The leaves can be cut or 
pulled like Kale. After cutting it keeps on 
growing. Height 3 to 4 feet. Pkt., 5c; Vz 
oz., 10c; oz., 15c; 34 lb., 40c; lb., #1.25. 
CALIFORNIA CREAM BUTTER 
One of the best all-around Summer Lettuce; 
the heads are of a good size, compact and 
well formed; they have a rich, buttery flavor. 
Pkt., 5c; Vz oz., 10c; oz., 15c; 34 lb., 50c; 
lb., #1.50. MIGNONETTE 
A solid header; leaves broad in shape; ex¬ 
cessively blistered, crumpled and twisted. 
Quality excellent, tender, crisp and sweet. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 34 lb., 60c; lb., #2.00. 
WHITE PARIS COS 
Romaine or Celery Lettuce 
This variety grows strong and upright, pro¬ 
ducing long leaves, which should be tied up 
and blanched before cutting, which makes 
them very crisp and tender. The entife plant 
is tender and edible. Pkt., 5c; 3£ oz., 10c; 
oz., 15c; 34 lb., 45c; lb., #1.35. 
DARK GREEN COS 
Same as above except that it is dark green 
in color. The quality is especially succulent 
and sweet. Pkt., 5c; Vz oz., 10c; oz., 15c; 
34 lb., 50c; lb., #1.50. 
