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LARGE GROWERS ARE PLEASED WITH FORD’S LETTUCE SEED 
FORD’S SOUND LETTUCE SEED 
Lettuce may be grown In hot¬ 
beds in winter, but for ordinary 
garden sow as soon as spring 
opens and thereafter in succes¬ 
sion once in two or three weeks. 
Make the rows 15 inches apart 
and cover % inch deep with fine 
soil, which should be firmed above 
the seeds. When the plants are 
up thin out to 3 or 4 inches apart 
and when those remaining are 
large enough for use, every other 
one may be taken out and leave 
room for the 
remaining ones 
to grow. 
The head va¬ 
rieties should 
have 10 to 12 
inches of space 
between the 
plants to form 
good heads. 
Our Lettuce 
Seed is very 
carefully se¬ 
lected and will 
please the 
most critical 
gardeners. 
The Glad 
Gardener 
says: Grand 
Rapids Let¬ 
tuce is a win¬ 
ner. 
Leaves of Grand Rapids Lettuce 
Cennrl The ^ est of al l loose leaf 
OrdllU IVd.piL15»* lettuces for market or 
home use, either for the garden or under glass; 
requires less care, will grow more weight in 
same space; is less liable to rot; and will keep 
longer without wilting than any we know of; 
fine appearance; crisp and tender. Pkt. 8c, oz. 
18c, y* lb. 45c, lb. $1.50, 5 lbs. $6.68. 
Solid, compact heads; inside thor- 
it&Dwrg, oughly blanched and of finest flavor; 
crisp, even in hot, dry weather. Pkt. 8c, oz. 
18c, % lb. 45c, lb. $1.50, 5 lbs. $6.68. 
T>*Very early; leaves light green, 
-Dig JjOoLUII# tender, excellent quality. The 
most popular head lettuce for market. Pkt. 8c, 
oz. 18c, y 4 lb. 45c, lb. $1.50, 5 lbs. $6.68. 
EARLY PRIZE HEAD. Very crisp, large; does 
not seed easily; outer leaves reddish brown, 
inner leaves light green, with almost clear, 
white heart. Pkt. 8c, oz. 18c, % lb. 45c, lb. 
$1.50, 5 lbs. $6.68. 
IMPROVED HANSON. Large, solid heads; outer 
leaves green; inner leaves white; tender, crisp, 
entirely free from bitter taste. Pkt. 8c, oz. 18c, 
% lb. 45c, lb. $1.50, 5 lbs. $6.68. 
DENVER MARKET. Large head; light green; 
crisp, tender, of best flavor; leaves oddly wrin¬ 
kled. Pkt. 8c, oz. 18c, *4 lb. 45c, lb. $1.50, 5 lbs. 
$ 6 . 68 . 
All-Leather — DIRT-PROOF 
SOFT AS KID — Extra Pliable 
Ideal gloves for men and women, made from select 
imported leather processed to render it amazingly 
sof t and pliable, as well as durable. Permit 
almost barehand freedom with perfect comfort, yet 
insure complete protection from dirt, scratches, 
bruises, stains. Economical—outwear 6 pairs of 
fabric gloves and are useful the year round for 
Garden, Housework, Painting, Yard, Furnace, 
Garage, etc. 
WASHABLE 
Sizes for women: “Small,” “Medium,” “Large”— 
for men: “Medium,” and “Large.” Price, 75 cents 
t pair (2 pair, 31-40), postpaid. 
WHITE BIG BOSTON—70 DAYS. This variety 
resembles Big Boston in appearance except that 
its outer leaves do not turn red and are smoother 
than most varieties. We consider this strain 
superior to Big Boston and just as early. It is 
as productive as the regular Big Boston and is 
an exceptionally fine lettuce. Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, 
Vt lb. 60c, lb. $2.00. 
UNRIVALED. Forms very large, solid heads 
which are crisp and tender. Similar to Big 
Boston but of a light green color. Pkt. 6c, oz. 
15c, *4 lb. 43c, lb. $1.35, 5 lbs. $5.68. 
CALIFORNIA CREAM BUTTER. Fine, solid 
heads. One of the best. Pkt. 6c, oz. 15c, % 
lb. 43c, lb. $1.35. 
HENDERSON’S NEW YORK. Large, green heads 
with closely folded leaves; inner blanch to rich 
golden yellow. Pkt. 6c, oz. 20c, % lb. 53c, 
lb. $1.60, 5 lbs. $7.18. 
BLACK-SEEDED SIMPSON. Produces masses of 
curly crumpled, light green leaves. Standing 
the summer heat well. Good for forcing. Pkt. 
6c, oz. 15c, *4 lb. 43c, lb. $1.25, 5 lbs. $5.03. 
TRIANON COS, or CELERY LETTUCE. The best 
strain of the well-known Cos type; has long, 
narrow leaves forming solid, cabbage-like heads, 
blanching snowy white; crisp and tender. Pkt. 
6c, oz. 15c, % lb. 43c, lb. $1.50. 
MIXED LETTUCE SEED. Made up of several 
good varieties. Pkt. 6c, oz. 15c, *4 lb. 38c, lb. 
$ 1 . 20 . 
SPECIAL OFFER. 1 packet each 10 varieties 
Lettuce Seed. Your selection 50c prepaid. 1 oz. 
each 10 varieties $1.50. 
OLD LETTUCE SEED FOR BIRDS 
This seed is of too low vitality for planting 
but makes good Bird feed. Prepaid lb. 25c, 3 
lbs. for 60c. 
THE CARE OF ORNAMENTAL TREES, by C. H. 
Greeves-Carpenter. This book outlines all the 
operations in the tree care; the precautions nec¬ 
essary in transplanting; the best time and 
methods for pruning; how the soil, age, and 
kind of tree affects the choice and application 
of plant food; types of cavity fillings; with the 
best methods for cabling and bracing. 7 illus¬ 
trations, 70 pages. Price $1.25. Postage 6c. 
BUSH FRUITS, by L. E. Card. Practical pointers 
on berry crops written by a grower. Tells about 
planting, cultivating, harvesting, pest control, 
and varieties of raspberries, blackberries, dew¬ 
berries, currants, gooseberries, blueberries, 
buffaloberries, and others. 85 illustrations, 411 
pages. Price $2.50. Postage 12c. 
Lettuce as a Health Food Is Valuable 
