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Big Boston. Everybody’s favorite for outdoor use and forcing 
I ? 'T'nTT T I One ounce will sow 
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Culture. —About the middle of March sow either Big Boston, May King, or 
Wayahead in the hotbed. When seedlings are about 2 inches tall, transplant them 
4 inches apart each way in a coldframe. By May i, after properly hardening them, 
set out in the garden, i foot apart in the row, with a 2-foot path between the rows. 
These plants should give you firmly folded, well-developed heads by Decoration 
Day. As soon as the ground can be worked outdoors, plant seeds of any of the 
early sorts in rows, y 4 'inch deep. As soon as seedlings are 3 to 4 inches tall, thin 
them to stand 4 inches apart in the row. Later on remove every other one and do 
this again until the plants finally stand 16 inches apart in the row. Then hoe be¬ 
tween the plants as well, in order to secure good heads. After the middle of May, 
do not sow seeds of early kinds, but select sorts like All-Seasons and Iceberg. 
Make repeated sowings to have Lettuce always available. In August sow Thanks¬ 
giving Day Lettuce. 
EARLY LOOSE-LEAVED LETTUCES 
Early Curled Simpson. A splendid curly-leaved sort. Seed 
- - --- sown in the coldframe about the 
middle of March and transplanted about the middle of April wall supply 
the table in May and June. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 35 cts., V^lh. 85 cts., lb. $2. 
Black-seeded Simpson (Loose Head). A popular curly-leaved sort, 
similar to Curled Simpson, except that it is larger in size. Pkt. 10 cts., 
oz. 25 cts., Xlb. 65 cts., lb. $1.75. 
Grand Ranids There is no better forcing variety among the curly- 
--—- 1 leaved sorts than the Grand Rapids, and it is quite 
as good for outdoor culture as many others. Large, beautiful leaves; crisp 
and tender. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 35 cts., i/jlb. 85 cts., lb. $2. 
HEADING LETTUCES 
Rn«trm One t * le best-known and best-liked Lettuces. 
bOSTOn. As an ear iy spring variety it is reliable, and it is 
suitable for autumn growing also, but it does not do well as a summer 
Lettuce. One of the sorts that may successfully be grown under glass. 
The heads are large, with a fine-flavored, crisp center. Pkt. 10 cts., 
oz. 25 cts., Vilb. 65 cts., lb. $1.75. 
Black-seeded Big Boston. £^‘ToZ 
more compactly, and stand several days longer than other strains 
of Big Boston, before running to seed. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 35 cts., 
i/ 4 lb. 85 cts., lb. $2. 
New York or Wonderful An enormous sort of wonderful 
rsew XOTK or wonoeriui. quality. The outer leaves are 
dark green, with a large, crisp, very solid white heart. Frequently 
shipped as Iceberg, but the true Iceberg (see below) is lighter in color, 
slightly smaller and yellowish green. Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 40 cts., 
i/ 4 lb. $1, lb. $3. 
T npRprcY (California Simpson). A splendid, crisp-head sort. 
ILcDcrg Few Lettuces resist the heat better. Has strong center 
ribs, which bend toward the heart of the plant, keeping it thoroughly 
blanched. Repeated sowing from early May, of this sort and New 
York or Wonderful, at intervals of three weeks, supply the table well 
up to September 1. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 35 cts., y^b. 85 cts., lb. $2. 
All Spasnnc This is a splendid black-seeded sort; a good heat- 
All-Ocasons, resister. If sown early in May will produce fine, 
buttery Lettuce from the latter part of June to the latter part of July. 
Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 40 cts., 141 b. $1, lb. $3. 
Black-seeded Tennisball. Forms a close solid hard head of a 
buttery texture; not over-large in size and of a medium green color. 
The leaves are crumpled. A sure header during spring, summer and 
fall. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 35 cts., Jjlb. 85 cts., lb. $2. 
California Cream Butter. The largest and latest of the early varie¬ 
ties. If sown the same time outdoors as Big Boston, will mature 
about 10 to 14 days later. Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 40 cts., yi\ b. $1, lb. $3. 
Golden Queen. A small variety of compact habit, forming yellow¬ 
ish green heads. Seed may be sown about the middle of April out¬ 
doors, giving Lettuce in about six weeks. Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 40 cts., 
><lb. $1, lb. $3. 
Hanson Improved. The round head is large and well-formed, and 
is so solid it blanches almost white. The outer leaves are curled 
and shining, giving the Lettuce a very handsome appearance. 
Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 35 cts., Jjlb. 85 cts., lb. $2. 
Mammoth Black-seeded Butter. A very large type. The heart is 
of fine flavor and melting. Mammoth Black-seeded Butter is ad¬ 
vised for late spring and summer planting, as it is a good hot- 
weather variety, being one of the last to “bolt” to seed. Pkt. 10 
cts., oz. 35 cts., Klb- 85 cts., lb. $2. 
May King. Unquestionably one of the best all-round, early, outdoor 
Lettuces. Does remarkably well in cold or wet weather, forming 
solid heads of bright green, the edges of the center leaves tinged 
reddish brown; the heart is clear yellow and of ideal flavor. If 
sown the same time as Wayahead, May King will be ready about 
four to five days later. This variety is sown in August for fall use. 
Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 35 cts., %\b. 85 cts., lb. $2. 
Mignonette. A densely heading curled Lettuce of medium size 
and one that is very solid, compact, and hard. It is brown in color, 
with a creamy white heart. Mignonette is very popular in many 
sections on account of its high quality and its wonderful resistance 
to heat. Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 40 cts., >4lb. $1, lb. $3. 
Salamander Perfected. An excellent summer variety. Grows to 
large size, with tightly folded leaves covering the center, which 
blanches a light golden. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 35 cts., J 4 lb. 85 cts., lb. $2. 
Thanksgiving Day. The best Lettuce for sowing in summer to pro¬ 
duce a late crop. Outer leaves are brown and fringed, but the firm, 
solid head is bright gold-green and of fine flavor. Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 
50 cts., J^lb. $1.50, lb. $4. 
Unrivaled Summer. Forms uniformly large heads similar to Big 
Boston but lighter in color. Ready about a week earlier than Big 
Boston when sown at same time. May be sown throughout the 
season. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 35 cts., yi\b. 95 cts., lb. $2.50. 
Wayahead. Large and fine. Very similar to May King, described 
opposite. If seed is sown about the same time as Golden Queen, it 
will likely mature a few days sooner, but usually makes a looser 
head. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 35 cts., J 4 lb. 85 cts., lb. $2. 
A MINIATURE LETTUCE 
S. £? W. Co.’s Tom Thumb. This miniature sort is 
- just what the gardener 
wants for greenhouse or frame culture. The small, firm, cabbage¬ 
shaped heads are of excellent buttery quality, while the leaves are 
dark green and very crumpled. Outdoors it is suitable for spring and 
fall use. Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 45 cts., y^h. $1.25, lb. $3.50. 
COS or ROMAINE LETTUCE 
Upright, distinct, and considered by many to be the most refined 
type of Lettuce. When about a week short of maturity, it is usual 
to draw the outer leaves together and tie them, blanching the inner 
heart and greatly enhancing its noted crispness and fine flavor. 
S. W. Co.’s Dark Green Cos. 
cold, and slow to bolt during hot weather. 
i/ 4 lb. $1, lb. $3. 
A new mammoth sort, 
self-closing, resistant to 
Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 40 cts., 
S-^W. Co.'s Giant White Cos. 
size, the immense heart is crisp, tender and excellent; quite self¬ 
folding. Pkt. 25 cts., V 2 oz - 60 cts., oz. $1. 
Paris White Cos or Romaine. 
A splendid sort for sum¬ 
mer use; leaves quite 
erect. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 35 cts., Vilb- 95 cts., lb. $2.50. 
Trianon Self-closing Cos. A large, strictly self-folding type with 
long, narrow oval leaves. Trianon is earlier than the above varieties. 
Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 40 cts., i 4 lb. $1, lb. $3. 
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