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BOOK OF VEGETABLE AJSD FLOWER SEEDS 
»—«, * I 'V/' r^r>irsir^ —(^ rami Sort)—This is without doubt the very earliest Lettuce, 
fclV./X.rv.Lrf * VJ—j s handsome in appearance, excellent flavor and is the very best early 
‘variety to grow It is a Lettuce that can be grown in hot beds or open garden at almost any season. It is a most 
valuable variety! It is good in the north, south, east or west. It invariably gives both grower and user the greatest 
Batisfartion. The plants produce a handsome appearance, and we have taken particular pains in selecting our seed stock from plants that stand long befors 
going to seed. Pkt., 4c., 3 pkts., 10c., 6 pkts., 18c., oz.. 12c.,2 oz.. 20c. 
LETTUCE- 
Til E WONDERFUL—This new Lettuce is without any excep 
tion the very largest in cultivation. It will surprise anyone; even 
growing so very large, it is always tender, crisp and sweet. It pro- 
•duces large heads, often nearly three feet in circumference and a 
foot in diameter. It is very slow to run to seed and is an excellent 
sort for a late crop and we advise our customers to give it a triaL 
Pkt., 4c., 3 pkts,, 10c., 6 pkts., 18c. 
IMFROV^D HANSON—This is a perfect Lettuce for the ta¬ 
ble. It resists heat and drouth well, very slow to run to seed. It is 
hardy and may be grown very early in the spring or late in the fall. 
Has a sweet and rich flavor, and always produces fine heads, which 
are always in great demand. Pkt., 4c., 3 pkts., 8c., 6 pkts., 
15c., oz., 12c., 2 ozs., 22c., V4 lb., 40c. 
BLACK SEEDED SIMPSON—This is a standard sort of large 
size and the very best quality ; good for forcing under glass, or for 
spring and summer culture in the open air. It is a non-heading 
sort; resists heat and remains long in before running to seed. Pkt., 
4c., 3 pkts., 8c., oz., 12c., 2 ozs., 20c., Vi lb 35c. 
LETTUCE MIXTURE One sowing produces supply for the 
Beason. This mixture contains all the best varieties, maturing very 
early, medium and late; some curled and crimpled, others produce 
heads. Colors range from pure white through delicate shades of 
green, yellow to a rich golden. We are sure this Lettuce Mixture 
will please all, and one sowing will be sufficient for the season. 
Pkt.. 4c., 3 pkts., 8c., 6 pkts., 15c., oz., 10c„ 2 oz., 18c. 
The Wonderful Lettuce 
EARLY PRIZE HEAD—This variety is well adapted 
* for forcing, as well as open air culture, being very hardy. It 
forms a large head of superior flavor, tender and crisp. It is 
• very slow to run to seed. It is a well known sort and largely 
grown. Pkt., 4e.,3pkts., 8c., 6 pkts., 15c., oz., 12c., 2 oz., 
. 20c., Vi lb., 35c. 
NEW ICEBERG This is a verj quick grow¬ 
ing variety, producing a large handsome head of 
fine flavor. The color is light green, leaves curly, 
produces a very hard head and is one of the best 
heading sorts, Pkt,, 4 c., 3 pkts., 8c., 6 pkts., 
15c., oz., 12c„2ozs„ 20c., V4 lb., 35c. 
TOMHANNOC’K — This variety 
_ grows 
quickly, leaves grow upright as will be seen 
by the engraving and are handsomely wrink- 
eled. Pkt, 4c., 3 pkts., 8c., 6 pkts., 15c., 
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Round Thick Leaved—Large, thick, dark green 
leaves. Pkt, 3c., oz„ Gc., 2 ozs., 10c., V4 tb., 14c 
Mammoth Sandwich Island Salsify 
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This is the br t variety grown. It is of largo size nearly double the size of any other sort and the leading 
variety amonj gardeners. The quality is the best Pkt, 4c., 3 pkts., 8c., 6 pkts., 15c., oz.. 10c., 2 ozs., 18c. 
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EGG PLANT 
NEW YORK IMPROVED LARGE PURPLE 
This is the leading sort. Fruits are large, fine and free 
from thorns. Skin rich purple, flesh white and of 
good flavor. We can recommend this as the very best 
strain of Egg Plant on the market Pkt, 4c., 3 pkts., 
1 Oc., V't oz.. 1 5**., oz., 25c. 
BLACK PEKIN—This variety is almost round, of 
large size, skin jet black, glossy and smooth, flesh 
white, solid and fine grained, medium early; average 
weight four to six pounds each. It is very productive, 
Pkt, 4c., 3 pkts., 10c., ^ioz.. 12c.,oz. 20c. 
TEOSINTE 
It is excellent for dairymen on account of making such a mass of foliage 
which will excel any Corn that can be grown and will give two to three cut- 
1 tings in a season. It is astonishing the great yield if planted on good soil. It 
| starts rather slow at first, but after it reaches a heighth of from eight to ten 
1 inches its rapid growth is astonishing. Three pounds of seed will plant an 
acre, and it should be planted in hills two to three feet apart each way. Pkt., 
J 4c., 3 pkts., 10c., oz., 8c., Vi Tb.. 22c., Ms Tb.. 40c„ lb 75c. 
MAMMOTH—This choice variety is early, 
large and prolific. The nut is large with two or 
three kernels to the pod; always the very best 
of flavor. It is of upright growth and pro¬ 
duces the largest pods and kemelsof any variety. 
It will pay everyone to try this variety, as they 
will ripen as far north as Canada. Plant in rows 
eight inches apart, about two inches deep. Keep the ground clean and when 
ripe dig and dry. Pkt., 5c., 3 pkts., 12c., 7 pkts., 20c, 
