WISEMAN-DOWNS CO., INC. - 34 E. PRATT ST. - BALTIMORE, MD. 
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LETTUCE 
CULTURE.—Lettuce seed germinates very quickly and 
may be planted as soon as the ground is workable in the 
early Spring. The seed should be sown in rows about 18 
inches apart, covering not more than % inch deep. The 
loose leaf type may be thinned to an inch or so apart as 
soon as a few leaves are formed, and when large enough 
for the table, they may be thinned as used. Lettuce to be 
at its best, should be grown as rapidly as possible; hence 
the soil should be made as rich and friable as possible by 
liberal manuring and thorough preparation. For Winter, 
sow under glass from November to February and thin out 
as necessary to prevent crowding. Keep a moderate heat 
and give all the light and air possible. One ounce will 
produce about 2,000 plants. 
BIG BOSTON 
Popular for outdoor culture; also much in demand as a 
compact, large-heading, forcing sort. Plants large, very 
hardy and vigorous. Leaves broad, comparatively smooth, 
but wavy at edge, thin, very hard and crisp. Color bright 
light green, the head slightly tinged with reddish-brown. 
Pkt. 10c, oz. 15c, % lb. 40c, lb. $1.25. 
New York or Wonderful 
NEW YORK or WONDERFUL 
The outstanding shipping variety, commonly called Ice¬ 
berg by the produce trade. A large, globe shaped, curled, 
heading lettuce with dark green leaves of a very thick 
texture. Heads are well blanched, sweet and of excellent 
quality. The seed we offer is of a special strain and is 
noted for large size heads. Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, % lb. 50c, 
lb. $1.50. 
WHITE BOSTON 
This new variety differs from the regular Big Boston as 
it does not have the red tinge on the edge of leaves. Suit¬ 
able for planting in early Spring or Fall. Leaves are of 
a greenish white, very large handsome heads. Pkt. 10c, 
oz. 20c, lb. 50c, lb. $1.50. 
ALL SEASONS 
One of the best year round lettuces suitable for plant¬ 
ing in Spring, Summer, or Fall. Stand the heat well. 
Heads green, with inner leaves of golden yellow. Pkt. 10c, 
oz. 15c, % lb. 40c, lb. $1.25. 
GRAND RAPIDS 
The plant is upright and forms a loose cluster of large, 
thin, bright green leaves, savoyed, finely crimped at edges. 
The leaves do not wilt quickly after cutting, so that the 
variety will stand shipping long distances better than most 
sorts. Very attractive and desirable for garnishing. Pkt. 
10c, oz. 15c, y 4 lb. 40c, lb. $1.25. 
SIMPSON S EARLY CURLED 
Leaves light green, slightly frilled and much, blistered, 
crisp, sweet and tender. Especially adapted for sowing 
thickly and cutting when the plants are young. Pkt. 10c. 
oz. 15c, % lb. 40c, lb. $1.25. 
W.-D. CO.’S SUMMER HEADER 
Will stand the summer heat better than most sorts, and 
will make beautiful solid heads. Leaves are of a beautiful 
green and are very tender and buttery. Pkt. 10c, oz. 15c, 
y 4 lb. 40c, lb. $1.25. 
UNRIVALED 
Forms large, compact, butter heads, and is slow going 
to seed. Similar in character to Big Boston except greener 
and the leaves are not tinged with brown. Pkt. 10c, oz. 
20c, y 4 lb. 40c, lb. $1.50. 
MAY KING 
A handsome, extremely early, compact, cabbage or head¬ 
ing variety, forming very firm heads of medium size and 
excellent quality. Color light yellowish-green, tinged with 
reddish-brown when mature. Inner leaves blanch rich 
golden yellow; very tender and buttery. Pkt. 10c, oz. 15c, 
M lb. 40c, lb. $1.25. 
ROMAINE or PARIS WHITE COS 
Cos Lettuce is distinct in having long, narrow, spoon¬ 
shaped leaves, folding into loose, sugar loaf-shaped heads, 
which blanch better by having the outer leaves drawn 
about them and tied. Pkt. 10c, oz. 15c, J4 lb. 40c, lb. $1.25. 
SALAMANDER 
A large, compact, light green head, of excellent quality. 
The leaves are broad, thick, somewhat crumpled and closely 
overlapping, so that the inner ones are very finely blanch¬ 
ed. The variety withstands hot weather remarkably well. 
It is one of the most satisfactory heading lettuces for 
growing outdoors. Pkt. 10c, oz. 15c, % lb. 40c, lb. $1.25. 
DEFIANCE 
This sort stands the Summer heat better than any other. 
Forms very large and firm heads. Pkt. 10c, oz. 15c, x / 4 lb. 
40c, lb. $1.25. 
PRIZEHEAD 
Medium sized plant composed of many curled leaves. The 
leaves are bright green, well bronzed at the edges. Grows 
quickly and has a fine flavor. Pkt. 10c, oz. 15c, y 4 lb. 40c, 
lb. $1.25. 
To Have a Good Garden, you Must Plant Good Seeds 
