LETTUCE, THE KEENE 
JAMES VICK’S SONS, ROCHESTER, N. V. 
VEGETABLE SEEDS 
LEER 
LETTUCE, IMPERIAL WHITE CABBAGE 
OTHER STANDARD VARIETIES OF LETTUCE 
Thick-head Yellow, California Cream Butter, 
Deacon, Denver Market. 
M ounce, 5 cents ; oz., 15 cents ; y x lb., 35 cents ; lb., $1.25. 
The Leek is a mild onion-like plant. It is prized for soups, and is thought to 
be superior to the Onion for this purpose. Sow early in April, in drills, covering 
the seed half an inch deep. When the plants are about the size of goose quills, 
transplant to a deep rich soil, in rows one foot apart, and five inches apart in the 
row, setting the roots deep, so that the neck may be covered and blanched. Draw 
the earth up to them as they grow. The soil for Leeks can hardly be made too 
rich. One ounce of seed will sow 100 feet of drill. 
Broad Flag. An old favorite. Large, hardy, and productive, % ounce, 
5 cents ; oz., 15 cents ; lb., $1.75. 
Musselburg The largest variety. Hardy. Elnvor very mild. Packet. 
5 cents ; oz , 20 cents ; lb., $2.00. 
CABBAGE 
VARIETIES 
OR HEADING 
Continued 
Hardy Green Winter or Hammersmith. This is an imported variety, 
and will stand the winter better than any of our domestic sorts. The leaves are 
thick and dark green in color. Much esteemed for salads and garnishing. 
Va ounce, 5 cents ; oz., 20 cents ; % lb., 60 cents ; lb., $2.00. 
CURLED OR LOOSE-LEAVED 
Grand Rapids Forcing* There is no better forcing variety 
among the curled-leaved sorts than the Grand Rapids, and it is quite as good for 
outdoor culture as other sorts. Large, beautiful leaves, very crisp and tender. 
I wenty to thirty pounds have been raised from a common sash, and three crops 
taken off the ground. Frequently a house full of tin's Lettuce will 'average one-half 
pound to a plant, and occasionally a plant will weigh one and one-half pounds. 
It is excellent for shipping, and will insure sales at sight. The soil cannot w^M 
he too rich. 
S Hero. This new variety resembles the Prize Head in general 
appearance, but the outer leaves are ot a lighter red, and the inner leaves near 
the heart are of a beautiful light green. The heads are compact, and both the 
inner and outer leaves are very crisp and tender. Fine for the home garden. 
Black-Seeded Simpson. The most popular sort of all the noil-heading varie¬ 
ties. One of the best for use under glass as well as for early outdoor planting. 
1 he plants form large, loose heads; outer leaves a light, yellowish green, with 
inner leaves blanched almost white. Resists the heat and remains long in a good 
edible condition. For this reason it makes a popular variety for all market gar¬ 
dener’s use. 
Early Curled Simpson ( Silesia). Forms a close compact mass of leaves 
that arc large ami broad, crimped and blistered, and light green in color. Not 
desirable for forcing with bottom heat. It is however recommended for planting 
in cold frames, and extensively grown in the open. 
Early Prize Head. Forms a large, loose head, stained with red; outer leaves 
curled ; very crisp and tender; slow in running to seed. 
Paris White Cos. The Cos Lettuces are quite distinct, and are popular on 
account of their tender crisp leaves and delicious flavor. The leaves are iongand 
narrow, and need to be tied up, when they soon form solid heads, and bleach 
snow white. 
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