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Cucumbers for Pickles and Salads (Continued) 
JAPANESE CLIMBING—This novelty is entirely distinct 
from all other cucumbers, climbing- on poles, trellises, 
fences, etc., like a gourd. The vines are vigorous and healthy, 
and produce large numbers of fine, large, smooth cucumbers 
of excellent quality. They are especially fine for slicing. Any 
of above: Per pkt., 5c; oz„ 10c; % lb., 25c; 1 lb., 90c. 
Postpaid. 
One ounce will plant about 50 hills. Two pounds, one acre. 
Long Green 
UCE 
CABBAGE OR HEADING VARIETIES. One ounce will produce about 3,000 plants. Postpaid. 
New York Head Lettuce 
There is so great difference in localities in regard to 
culture of lettuce that it is hard to get a uniform rule. 
For the ordinary house garden, it is desirable to use one 
variety of each type, and several plantings should be made 
to secure succession. The seed should be planted in rows 
eighteen inches apart, as early as possible and the young 
plants of cabbage head variety should be thinned until 
four inches apart. Varieties that do not head may be left 
quite thick, and when fairly well grown, those thinned 
out may be used. Nitrate of soda, or some nitrogenous 
fertilizer will pay if used after plants are set. A light, 
warm rich, well watered soil is ideal as quick, rapid 
growth is essential to crispness and flavor. One ounce 
produces three thousand plants; for Head Lettuce sow 
IV 2 to 2 pounds per acre; Loose Leaf varieties 3 to 4 
pounds per acre. 
Sow early in the spring in rich, well prepared soil in rows eighteen 
inches apart, covering one-half inch deep. When plants have two or 
three leaves, thin to three or four inches apart. As the plants begin to 
crowd thin and use as required. 
NEW YORK NO. 12—This is now the most popular of main crop 
head lettuces. The heads are very large, wonderfully solid, crisp, tend¬ 
er, and free from bitterness. The heads frequently weigh three pounds. 
They are very solid and of an attractive light green color. It is a sure 
heading variety and stands a long time in the field. If you want fine 
head lettuce, either for market or home use, try New York. Pkt., 10c ; 
oz., 20c; % lb., 65c; 1 lb., $1.75. Postpaid. 
NEW YORK No. 515 LETTUCE—This is a new variety, the re¬ 
sult of a cross between the New York and Iceburg, which was bred 
for tip-burn resistance. It has been on the market for two years. 
In appearance, itis very similar to New York No. 12. It is of the 
same general color and formation, but in addition to resisting tip- 
burn a greater extent than No. 12, it has better coverag leaves. It 
is perhaps 3 or 4 days later than No. 12. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; % lb.. 
65c; 1 lb., $2.00. Postpaid. 
EARLY PRIZE HEAD—It forms a mammoth head and remains 
tender and crisp throughout the season ; is prompt to head, but slow to 
seed; of superior flavor and very hard. The leaves are very large, 
crimped, bright green tinged with brownish red on edge. Pkt., 6c; 
oz., 20c; % lb., 50c; 1 lb., 80c. Postpaid, 
Hanson Head Lettuce 
HANSON HEAD—The heads are of very large size, delicate¬ 
ly sweet, tender and crisp even to the outer leaves, heads weigh 
two and one-half to three pounds and measure about one and 
a third feet in diameter. Color green outside and white with¬ 
in ; free from any bitter, unpleasant taste. Not recommended 
for forcing, but has few superiors for family use. Pkt., 6c; 
oz., 20 c; % lb., 50c; 1 lb., 90c. Postpaid. 
ICEBERGS—No lettuce surpasses Iceberg in quality. The 
heads are very solid and of medium size, with few green 
outer leaves. The heart is very crisp and delicious, blanch¬ 
ing naturally to almost white. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; % lb., 
65c; 1 lb., $1.75. Postpaid. 
CURLED OR LOOSE LEAVED 
SIMPSON’S EARLY CURLED—One of the best early sorts 
for market or family use. All the leaves tend to produce a 
large loose head. Leaves beautifully crimped, dark green, very 
tender and crisp. Recommended for general cultivation. Pkt., 
5c; oz., 20c; % lb., 60c; 1 lb., 80c. Postpaid. 
MUSHROOMS 
Mushrooms may be grown by anyone having a supply 
of fresh manure and a shed or cellar, or under a greenhouse 
bench where a temperature of 50 to 60 degrees is evenly 
maintained. They make a most profitable crop when suc¬ 
cessfully grown, and the American market is the best in the 
world for this most delicious of foods. Full cultural directions 
with every order. 
Pure Culture Spawn—One brick, 35c; two bricks, 75c; 
five bricks, $1.50; 10 bricks, $2.50. Postpaid. 
