“MILE HIGH SEED”—Strong, Hardy, Mountain Crown 
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LETTUCE—Cont’d 
539 Improved Hanson (Nonpareil). (80 days.) The 
most reliable variety for general planting; stands hot 
weather better than any other type. Sure heading 
even in midsummer. Good sized heads. Large crum¬ 
pled leaves. Pkt, 5c; oz, 15c; 14 lbi 35c; lb, $1.00, 
postpaid. 
534 Mammoth Big Boston. (75 days.) Early and hardy, 
Big Boston grows to an enormous size, well grown 
heads measuring from 10 to 12 inches across. Grows 
well during hot weather, but during the cool weather 
it heads particularly well, forming a tightly folded 
heart which consists of beautifully blanched, tender, 
and juicy leaves. Pit, 5c; oz, 15c; V4 lb, 35c; lb, $1.00, 
postpaid. Not prepaid, 5 lbs, $4.00. 
535 California Cream Butter. (65 days.) Valued for 
its heat resistance. A popular variety, especially for 
autumn and winter use. Forms a very large head, 
which is exceedingly buttery in texture. Thick, dark 
green leaves, tinged and spotted with brown. The 
inside of the head is rich golden yellow. Pkt, 5c; oz, 
15c; H lb, 50c; lb, $1.45, postpaid. 
540 May King. (60 days.) Quickly forms fine hard heads, re¬ 
sembling small cabbages. It is hardy, will bear transplant¬ 
ing, and is unequaled for an early head Lettuce. Light 
green color, outer leaves tinged with brown. Tender, with 
a rich, buttery flavor. Pkt, 5c; oz, 15c; 14 lb, 45c; lb, $1.35, 
postpaid. Not prepaid, 5 lbs, $6.00. 
531 Paris White Cos. (80 days.) Also called Trianon or Self 
Folding Cos. Forms a compact head, very dark green out¬ 
side and well blanched inside. Much esteemed for its fresh 
crispness and mild flavor. Pkt, 5c; oz, 20c; Vi lb, 40c; 
lb, $1.30, postpaid. Not prepaid, 5 lbs, $5.75. 
538 Iceberg. (80 days.) Crisp and brittle, too thin and brittle 
for shipping, but excellent for home gardens, bight green, 
curly leaves, tinged brown on the edges. Heads large and 
compact, white inside, very sweet and of good quality, but 
not buttery. Quite distinct from, and should not be con¬ 
fused with, the familiar shipping varieties New York and 
Mountain Iceberg, which are commonly called Iceberg by 
the produce shippers and handlers. Pkt, 5c; oz, 15c; 14 lb, 
45c; lb, $1.35, postpaid. 
Mammoth Big; Boston Lettuce 
The early, leaf varieties of lettuce are 
greatly relished in early spring before other 
vegetables are ready 
to use. He suitjrest 
Black Seeded Simpson for decoration and 
salads; Ward’s Improved Grand Rapids for 
general table use; and Mile High Bonder 
as a later beading variety. Buv this col- 
lection and you will 
not be disappointed. 
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Collection No. 822. 
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prices postpaid. 
Leaf Lettuce 
528 Black Seeded Simpson. (65 days.) Very 
tender and of excellent flavor. Forms a 
529 Early Curled Simpson. Silesia Early Curled. 160 days.) 
The old-time curly Lettuce, and still very popular. A quick 
growing, hardy variety. It forms a tight bunch of leaves at 
the center of the plant which are of excellent quality. Pkt, 
5c; oz, 10c; V4 lb, 30c; lb, 90c, 
postpaid. Not prepaid, 5 lbs, 
$3.85. 
530 Early Prize Head. (75 
days.) A home garden favo¬ 
rite. Not a head Lettuce, but 
makes a large and distinct 
bunch of leaves at the heart 
when mature. Grows quickly 
and is of remarkably good 
flavor. Color is bright green 
shaded with light brown. Pkt, 
5c; oz, 10c; V4 lb, 30c; lb, 90c, 
postpaid. Not prepaid, 5 lbs, 
$3.85. 
527 Ward’s Improved Grand 
Rapids. (60 days.) Well 
adapted for early spring 
planting or for greenhouse 
forcing. It does not form a 
head, but produces beautiful 
long, curly or wri n k 1 e d 
leaves. It is extremely early, 
very hardy, tender, crisp, and 
of a rich green color. Our 
improved strain has never 
been known to fail to produce 
a good crop. A favorite both 
for the market and home gar¬ 
dener. Pkt, 10c; oz, 20c; !4 
lb, 55c; lb, $1.55, postpaid. 
Not prepaid, 5 lbs, $7.00. 
526 Grand Rapids. (65 days.) 
Leaves heavily curled and of 
crisp texture and fine flavor. 
Pkt, 5c; oz, 10c; V4 lb, 30c; 
lb, 90c, postpaid. Not prepaid, 
5 lbs, $3.85. 
large, loose head of broad, crumpled, light 
green leaves. Pkt, 5c; oz, 10c; V4 lb, 30c; 
lb, 90c, postpaid. 
Black Seeded Simpson 
