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Lettuce, Elliott’s Hothouse 
LETTUCE 
Laitue. Lechuga. 0afat. 
One ounce willTsow 300 feet of row; 3 pounds will plant one acre in rows 3 feet apart. 
For early plants, the seed may be sown in September, and transplanted into coldframes for protection during the Winter; or sow 
in February or March in hotbeds with a moderate bottom heat, cover lightly, and thin sufficiently to prevent crowding; gradually 
harden by exposure. Transplant in the open ground in a sheltered location in April; set in rows a foot apart, and 6 inches apart in the 
row. When heads begin to form, thin out by using alternate plants in the rows. For succession sow in prepared beds as soon as the 
ground can be worked, and at intervals of two weeks during the Summer. To be crisp and tender, its growth should be vigorous 
and rapid, which requires rich soil, plenty of well-rotted manure and an abundance of moisture. 
If to be forwarded by mail, add at the rate of 6c. per pound for postage. 
Elliott’s Hothouse. The best variety for growing under glass; j 
large size; a sure header and not liable to rot at the heart. A 
favorite among private and market gardeners. Pkt. 5c., oz. 
30c., A lb. SI.00. 
Big Boston. Identical in shape and color with Boston Market, 
but double the size; fine for forcing in coldframes or for open 
ground. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., J4 lb. 50c., lb. SI.50. 
Boston Market (White-Seeded Tennis-Ball). Grown extensively 
by market gardeners, under glass, for Winter use. Pkt. 5c., oz. 
15c., A lb. 40c., lb. SI.25. 
Grand Rapids Forcing. Beautifullv curled, tender and delicious; 
grows freely. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., A lb. 35c., lb. SI.25. 
Golden .Stone Head. One of the earliest, and best for forcing; 
very solid and of superior quality. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., A lb. 35c., 
lb. *1.25. 
Early Curled Simpson. A leading early sort; very tender; white 
seed. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., A lb. 35c., lb. SI.25. 
Black-Seeded Simpson. Nearly double the size of the ordinary 
Curled Simpson; a superior varietv; large, and of light color. 
Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., A lb. 35c., lb. SI.25. 
Improved Salamander. Fine, compact heads, which resist the 
Summer heat admirably. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., A lb. 35c., lb. SI.25. 
Mammoth Butter (Black Seed). A select strain, with large, 
solid, yellow heads. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., A lb. 35c., lb. SI.25. 
White Summer Cabbage. Close heads, of good size; fine for 
Summer. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., A lb. 30c., lb. *1.00. 
Black-Seeded Tennis-Ball. Hardy and crisp; of excellent 
quality; one of the earliest of the heading varieties. Pkt. 5c., 
oz. 15c., A lb. 35c., lb. S1.25. 
New York Cabbage. Large, solid heads; dark green color. Pkt. 
5c., oz. 15c., A lb. 35c., lb. SI.25. 
Iceberg. Produces solid heads 8 inches in diameter, very crisp 
and sweet. Is a valuable variety for main crop, as it does not 
run to seed readily; it is in season for a long time. Pkt. 5c., oz. 
15c., A lb. 35c., lb. SI.25. 
Improved Hanson. An ideal Summer Lettuce; none more re¬ 
liable for outdoor cultivation; heads grow to a remarkable size, 
and are very solid; the outer leaves are a bright green, while the 
inner present a white appearance, as though blanched. Tender 
and crisp, and free from any unpleasant bitter taste. Pkt. 5c., 
oz. 15c., A lb. 35c., lb. $1.25. 
May King. Extra-large, round, solid heads, light green outside, 
with clear yellow heart; very tender; splendid forcer. Pkt. 5c., 
oz. 20c., A lb. 50c., lb. SI.50. 
Mignonette. Distinct russet-colored; solid and compact. Pkt. 
5c., oz. 20c., A lb. 50c., lb. SI.50. 
White Cos Romaine. Fine, if sown very earlv: requires tying up 
to blanch. Pkt. 5c.. oz. 15c., A lb. 40c., lb. $1.25. 
Trianon Self-Closing Cos. The finest of all the Cos sorts, re¬ 
sisting warm weather. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c A lb. 50c., lb. $1.50. 
Express Cos. Very dwarf and compact sort requiring no tying up. 
Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., A lb. 35c . lb. $1.25. 
