JAMES J. H. GBEG011Y & SON'S liETAIL CATALOGUE. 
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LETTUCE. 
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1 JLX I-v JljL 1\ vZ5 V_/ i\ • lettuce catalogued. 
The above cut shows the inside of this superior lettuce, the 
heads of which grow to a remarkable size, and are sweet, ten¬ 
der, and crisp, even to the outer leaves. This variety is free 
from any bitter taste found in some sorts. It is not recom¬ 
mended for forcing, out for outdoor cultivation it is rarel) 
equalled, if grown on ground well manured and well cultivated. 
Price, per lb., postpaid, $1.50; per oz., 15 cts.; per pkg., 5 cts. 
“Your seeds give satisfaction, especially the Hanson Lettuce. I had 
some heads that weighed three pounds, trimmed.” 
Monee, Hill County, III. Carle A. Busch. 
“ As to the Hanson Lettuce, you don’t half praise it. I raised one plant 
that measured twenty-five and a half inches in diameter.” 
Bloomingdale, N. Y. Mrs. Louise M. Lennon. 
LARGE BOSTON LETTUCE. 
This is a new, 
very large 
strain of White 
Tennis-Ball or 
Boston Lettuce 
excelling all 
other strains 
in size. The 
largest of all 
for forcing. Of 
great value to 
the market gar¬ 
dener. Per oz., 
25 cts.; per 
pkg., 5 cts. ‘ 
This makes the largest head of all the lettuce we have ever 
raised , measuring eight inches in diameter across the solid head, 
or as large as a good Drumhead cabbage. Moreover, the heads 
were as distinctly defined, and were as closely wrapped to¬ 
gether as are found in those of the average of Drumhead cab¬ 
bage. The entire lettuce was eighteen inches in diameter. 
The leaves were lightish green in color. It ranks among the 
second early. In quality it is tender, crisp, and free from bit¬ 
terness. As this lettuce, coming to us without a name, stands 
among its kind as the Marblehead Mammoth Cabbage does 
among its kind, the very largest heading of all sorts, we have 
concluded to name it the Marblehead Mammoth Cabbage Let¬ 
tuce. 
Mr. Meggatt, the well-known seed-grower, writes us: “Planted in my 
trial grounds, it prov,ed a splendid summer cabbage lettuce; very large, a 
hard header, good quality, and very slow to run up to seed. I think it is 
equal to any cabbage lettuce I ever saw, and very much better than the 
most of them.” 
Price, per lb., postpaid, $1.50; per oz., 20c.; per pkg., 10c. 
New Hot-House Lettuce. 
This new variety is especially adapted to greenhouse and 
hot-bed culture. It is a sure header, making larger heads than 
White Tennis-Ball and is not liable to rot. The seed was 
grown under glass. Price, per oz.,40 cts.; per pkg., 15 cts. 
SUGAR-LOAF. 
If you wan t a 
first-class, all¬ 
round family 
lettuce try this. 
Its habit of 
growth is such 
that while it 
branches out 
(growing,under 
good cultiva¬ 
tion, to ten or 
twelve inches in 
diameter).it also 
grows thick and 
high, thus mak¬ 
ing a large plant 
with plenty of 
heart. It is me¬ 
dium green in 
color,withafine 
brown tinge. It 
is of excellent 
quality, nnd 
does not quickly run to seed. We recommend it as being 
among the best of summer lettuces. Price, per lb., $1.50; 
per oz., 20 cts.; per pkg., 10 cts. 
DENVER MARKET. 
This on our 
grounds is what 
the introducer 
claims it to be, 
44 an early variety 
of head lettuce, 
either for forcing 
or open ground. 
It forms 
solid heads, 
good light green 
color, and is very 
slow to go to 
seed. The leaves 
are beautifully 
marked and blis¬ 
tered (like the 
Savoy cabbages), 
are very crisp and 
tender and of excellent flavor. By these blistered leaves it 
distinguishes itself from any other kind of lettuce now grown. 
The shape of the head resembles somewhat the 4 Hanson,’ but 
is more oblong.” Price, per oz., 20 cts.; per pkg., 10 cts. 
In writing please give your Name, 
Post-Office, County and State. 
