LETTUCE 
Can be planted almost any time of the year. Give head varieties plenty of room, at least 15 inches 
apart each way. Cover one-half inch deep. Referring to head lettuce, it is generally agreed among large 
growers that aging of the seed produces earlier and firmer heads, besides making them more sure heading. 
PRICES ON LETTUCE SEED, unless otherwise 
noted are as follows, postpaid: Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 
% NEW 5 YORK $ (See‘ strains listed below)—This va¬ 
riety is the most popular lettuce in America. It 
makes large, solid heads and bleaches very white 
and brittle. During the summer months this lettuce 
is shipped East from Oregon and Washington, and, 
in the winter, it is shipped to our Northern mar¬ 
kets from California. We have a very large trade 
with market gardeners and sell New York seed to 
plant thousands of acres each year. Do not gamble 
with your crop by buying cheap lettuce seed. In¬ 
tensive selection has resulted in several strains of 
New York, five of which we list below. 
IMPERIAL “D”—A new strain of New York which 
reports indicate to be a good all-season type. Pkt. 
10c; oz. 40c; y± lb. $1.25; lb. $3.50. 
NEW YORK “B”—Larger than No. 12; more 
burn resistant and of excellent quality. Recom¬ 
mended for summer heading. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; 
*4 lb. 90c; lb. $3.00. 
NEW YORK NO. 12—A large, early type with 
round, flat heads. Sure heading and the best 
strain for early planting, also valuable for sum¬ 
mer cutting, as it is resistant to slime or sun 
scalding. Very popular with growers. 
NEW YORK, ROUND FLAT—This strain grows 
to medium large size, matures quite early, is very 
sure heading and is round flat in shape. The foli¬ 
age is medium dark green. This is a great favorite 
with shippers, the shape and size being ideal for 
crating. It has proven very valuable for fall cutting. 
IMPERIAL “F”—A strain of New York, resistant 
to brown blight and mildew. Firm, deep green 
heads of uniform size; larger than No. 12. Reports 
indicate it is successful for spring, summer and fall. 
PRICES ON NEW YORK TYPES—Three above 
types 1 YEAR SEED. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; X A lb. 50c; 
lb. $1.50. 2 YEAR SEED. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; % 
lb. 65c; lb. $2.00. 
CREAMY HEART—An excellent butterhead type. 
Hardy for early planting. Medium size. Pkt. 5c; 
oz. 25c; X A lb. 85c. 
ICEBERG—Produces large, firm heads, very ten¬ 
der and brittle. Withstands hot weather better than 
most sorts. 
HANSON—Large, firm heads; medium green. 
LOOSE LEAF LETTUCE 
TOMHANNOCK—A beautiful, quick growing let¬ 
tuce. Leaves large, bordered reddish brown; very 
tender and sweet. 
GRAND RAPIDS—The standard hothouse lettuce 
for forcing; also does fine in the open ground. 
Loose leaves with light fringed edges. 
COS LETTUCE 
EARLY WHITE SELF-FOLDING—Leaves yellow¬ 
ish white, crisp and tender; forms sugar loaf heads; 
bleaches better if tied. See prices above. 
CHICKEN LETTUCE 
A rough, tall, loose plant for feed only. Grows 
4 feet high and supplies abundant green feed. Fine 
tonic for laying hens. See prices above. 
LEEK 
MONSTROUS CARENTAN — Culture same as 
onions. Large size. The best. Pkt. 5c; oz. 30c; 
V 4 , lb. 75c; lb. $2.35. 
PARSLEY 
TRIPLE MOSS CURLED—Dark green moss-like 
leaves. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; X A lb. 35c; lb. $1.00. 
HAMBURG or TURNIP ROOTED—For flavoring 
soups and stews. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c. 
Lettuce, New York. No. 12 
PARSNIPS 
Culture same as carrots, except time of planting, 
which should be about May 1st. 
*GILL’S SUCCESS—Longer roots than the Ten¬ 
der Heart variety and better adapted to market pur¬ 
poses, as it is not so thick at the crown and will 
bunch better. The smooth, white roots cook tender 
and sweet. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; *4 lb. 30c; lb. 80c. 
*GILL’S TENDER HEART—On account of the 
superior quality of this parsnip, our family has 
retained this seed annually for over thirty years. 
Unlike other parsnips, the heart is tender, never 
tough; roots are smooth, hollow crown, thick and 
heavy at top, tapering abruptly, making it easy to 
dig. We have the exclusive seed. Try this unex¬ 
celled parsnip. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; X A lb. 35c; lb. 85c. 
SHORT THICK — A small parsnip with small 
tops; full crown; very early; of excellent quality 
and easy to pull. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; *4 lb. 45c; 
lb. $1.00. 
PEPPERS 
Start plants in a hot bed or in pots in a warm 
room in March. Transplant in open ground May 
10th to 20th, rows 3 X A feet wide, 2 feet in rows. 
HARRIS EARLY GIANT—The earliest of the 
large peppers and exceedingly mild and sweet. It 
will mature ripe peppers two weeks ahead of Chi¬ 
nese Giant. It is ideal for those localities having 
short season and also valuable for market where 
ripe, red peppers are in demand. It averages about 
3 x / 2 inches long and 2 X A inches thick. Pkt. 10c; 
y% oz. 40c; oz. 65c; % lb. $2.00. 
CALIFORNIA WONDER—This fine pepper has 
the heaviest meat of all. Large, blocky fruit, ex¬ 
ceptionally mild and sweet. Fruit upright, crim¬ 
son, measuring 4% inches long by 4 inches in diam¬ 
eter. Season medium. Pkt. 10c; % oz. 45c; oz. 
65c; *4 lb. $2.00. 
WORLD BEATER—One of the best large pep¬ 
pers, being earlier than Chinese Giant. Thick flesh, 
mild and sweet, 5 inches long by 3% inches thick. 
Pkt. 5c; X A oz. 30c; oz. 50c; lb. $1.50. 
CHINESE GIANT SPECIAL—The largest of the 
mild red peppers and a favorite with gardeners on 
account of its giant size, thick meat and mild 
flavor. Pkt. 10c; ^4 oz. 45c; oz. 75c; % lb. $2.50. 
RUBY KING—Large, attractive fruit about 4 
inches long. Bright red when ripe. Thick meated. 
Pkt. 5c; Vn oz. 30c; oz. 50c; }4 lb. $1.50. 
LONG RED CAYENNE—Long red peppers; ex¬ 
tremely hot. Pkt. 5c; oz. 50c. 
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