42 ALLEN’S NURSERIES, GENEVA; OHIO 
VEGETABLE SEEDS—Continued 
Lettuce 
We take great pains in having Lettuce Seed pure and 
all plants showing a difference are taken out. We believe 
that market gardeners will make no mistake in giving our 
seed a trial. It is fresh and ready to start like all of our 
“Guaranteed Seeds.” 
Prices on all varieties of Lettuce: % oz., 5c; 1 oz., 15c; 
H lb., 30c; 1 lb., $1.00. 
Big" Boston, Selected Stock. With gardeners who ship north, 
many of whom plant our seeds exclusively, this is the most 
popular; the best early, large heading sort, a valuable first 
early. Plants are vigorous, mature heads of bright green leaves 
which are very tender. 
Black Seeded Simpson. This is not a head Lettuce, but spreads 
a mass of curled leaves around over the ground. It is excellent 
and a favorite with many. 
Thyme. 
Lettuce, 
Black Seeded 
Simpson. 
Big Boston Lettuce. 
Early Prizehead. This old standard variety is still the best of 
the large, thin-leaved, clustering sorts for the home garden, but 
is not a good kind to ship a long distance as the leaves are so 
tender they are easily spoiled in handling. The leaves are very 
crimped, bright green tinged with brownish red and are ex¬ 
ceedingly tender, crisp and sweet, forming a large loose head. 
Grand Rapids, Ashtabula Strain. This strain of Lettuce has 
been famous in all the leading cities for its crisp appearance 
after its long shipments, rapid growth in greenhouse or hotbed 
makes it the highest sought after by all growers of Lettuce. 
Our strain is 99 per cent pure and is being used by leading 
greenhouse men. 
Hanson. Probably the largest variety in cultivation, a rapid grower, crisp 
and tender. Stands a long season without becoming tough. 
Iceberg - . Very solid, compact heads. Fine flavor and crisp, one of the best 
headed varieties. From what we have seen of 
this we believe there is none better. 
May King 1 . One of the first to mature for the table and a good one. 
New York. Crisp and dark green. One of the earliest sorts, ranks 
better than Big Boston. This Lettuce is one of the very best to 
grow for home gardens. A new sort, but we are offering it in 
limited amount. 
Simpson Early Curled. Does not head, but forms a compact mass 
of curly leaves of yellowish green color. It matures early, generally 
grown in cold frame and as an outside crop. 
Mixed Lettuce Seed. So as to give variety. 
He tbs —Sweet and Medicinal 
These imported from Germany. 
No garden is complete without herbs for medicinal and culinary 
purposes. Cut when dry, just before they are in full bloom. Dry 
quickly in the shade and pack closely in tight boxes. 
Anise. Seeds aromatic and medicinal. Pkt., 5c; 1 oz., 20c, 
♦Balm. Used for tea; medicinal. Pkt., 5c; 1 oz., 20c. 
♦Caraway. Seeds used in cakes and candy. Pkt., 5c; 1 oz., 20c. 
Coriander. Seeds used for confectionery. Pkt., 5c; 1 oz., 20c. 
Bill. Seed aromatic. Pkt., 5c; 1 oz., 10c. 
*Fennel, Sweet. Seeds aromatic. Pkt., 5c; 1 oz., 10c» 
Horehound. Medicinal. Pkt., 5c; 1 oz., 25c. 
♦Lavender. Aromatic, medicinal. Pkt., 5c; 1 oz., 25c. 
Marjoram. Used for seasoning. Pkt., 5c; 1 oz., 20c. 
♦ Rosemary. Aromatic seasoning. Pkt., 5c; 1 oz., 10c. 
♦Sag’e. Seasoning and medicinal. Pkt., 5c; 1 oz., 15c; Ib„ 30c. 
Summer Savory. Seasoning. Pkt., 5c; 1 oz., 20c. 
Sweet Basil. Seasoning. Pkt., 5c; 1 oz., 15c. 
♦Tansy. For medicinal purposes. Pkt., 5c; 1 oz., 20c. 
♦Thyme. Use, seasoning and medicinal. Pkt., 10c; 1 oz., 30c, 
♦Wormwood. Medicinal. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c. 
Those marked (♦) are perennial and when once established will 
remain for years with little care. 
Dill. 
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