Simpson's Black Seeded 
Heading Sorts 
HANSON —One of the best of 
all varieties; forms a large, flat, 
solid head, the inner leaves 
blanching to a beautiful white. 
Always crisp and tender, even in 
the hottest weather of summer. 
BIG BOSTON— Excellent for 
forcing or outdoor culture; very 
hardy and vigorous; large heads 
of a beautiful shade of green. 
SIMPSON'S BLACK SEEDED— Forms 
large, loose, beautiful heads of light yel¬ 
lowish green color; very tender and of best 
quality. A fine variety for forcing, and 
stands the heat of summer well. 
EARLY CURLED SIMPSON— A leading 
early sort; does not head, but forms a 
compact mass of curly leaves of yellowish 
green. Matures early; generally grown as 
an early crop. Very tender and crisp. 
MAY KING— The heads of “May King” 
are uniformly large, of globular shape, 
hard and solid. The leaves are light green, 
with delicate ribs, the inner leaves are of 
a clear yellow color, very tender and of 
fine mild flavor. It will prove an indis¬ 
pensable sort for both the private garden 
or for market. 
DENVER MARKET— Large, solid heads; 
the leaves are crimped and blistered like a 
Savoy cabbage. An excellent sort. 
Denver Market 
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