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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 be' 
lieve 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: Ys oz., 5c; 1 oz., 
15c; M 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. 
New York Lettuce 
Early Frizehead. 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 brown¬ 
ish red and are exceedingly 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. 
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May King*. 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. 
Herbs —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. 
*Sagfe. Seasoning and medicinal. Pkt., 5c; 1 oz., 15c; 34 lb., 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; 34 oz., 15c. 
Those marked (*) are perennial and when once established will 
remain for years with little care. 
Dill 
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