S ow in the open ground as early as possible, barely covering the seed. If the hotbed is used, let it be started quite early. Give but 
little heat and plenty of water and air on fine days. Let plants in the bed be about four inches apart. As they increase in size 
thin them out, or they will become weak. One-half ounce will sow ioo feet of drill. 
Packet, 5 cents ; oz., 15 cents; lb., 35 cents; lb., $1.25, unless otherwise noted. 
Cabbage or HeadingVarieties 
O J -A £> __ _ J _ ___ The Hest and Hardiest 
DOStOH Targe Heading Sort. 
The outer leaves are a rich green, crisp and tender, and the cen¬ 
ter of the head a beautiful butter-yellow and white, very fine 
grained, and packed as close as a cabbage. Big Boston is 
more extensively used for market than any other variety, many 
acres being grown in the vicinity of Rochester alone. Plants 
are sure headers, and stand a long time before seeding. The 
seed we offer is saved from selected and perfect plants only. 
Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 25 cents; ^ lb., 40 cents; 
lb., $.1.50. 
Vick s Premium Cabbage. An old favorite, excellent for all uses and 
seasons. Heads well; remaining in good condition without going to seed for 
a long time. Heads medium to large. Color bright green. 
S Royal. A fine variety, largely used in the Paris markets. 
The seed we offer comes direct from the originator. It produces a medium- 
sized head of a beautiful golden color, crisp and tender. Packet, 5 cents ; 
oz., 20 cents ; y lb., 40 cents ; lb., $1.50. 
Tl\e Keene. Originated near Rochester, and is used extensively 
by our market gardeners for forcing under glass and for early spring 
planting out-of-doors. The color is a rich, bright green. It forms good- 
sized heads very quickly, and for this reason can be marketed weeks before 
the Boston Forcing and other popular market sorts. It is extremely hardy, 
and does not burn, nor blight in any way. We arc pleased to offer this excellent 
variety, knowing that it will give perfect satisfaction wherever grown. 
Packet, 10 cents; oz., 40 cents; % lb., $1.10; lb., $4.00. 
ROCHESTFR 
_grown . 
MEANS 
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BIG BOSTON LETTUCE 
•LETTUCE, IMPERIAL WHITE CABBAGE 
Cooper. Named after one of Rochester's leading market gardeners. 
It is sown in the fall and the young plants covered with stable litter just be¬ 
fore the first hard freeze. In the spring the covering is removed. It soon 
forms large compact heads, even better than the hot-house grown. This 
variety is equally as good for spring and summer sowing. Packet, 10 cts.; 
oz., 25 cents ; y lb., 40 cents ; lb., $1.50. 
Crisp as Ice. A splendid and distinct Cabbage Lettuce, well 
adapted lor family and home market use. The heads are of large size, hand¬ 
some shape, and solid. When cut open they have a rich creamy yellow 
heart, and are so tender and brittle as to warrant the name," Crisp as Ice.” 
1 he leaves arc thick and glossy, handsomely crimped and curled, the 
outside variegated with dark bronze and green. 
Golden Queen. A fine early head Lettuce, and 
one of the best sorts for early outdoor planting as 
well as for growing under glass. The color is a 
beautiful golden yellow. The heads are so solid 
that there is no waste whatever, and really contain 
more substance than many varieties showing double 
the size. Packet, 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; y lb., 40 
cts.; lb., $1.50. 
Imperial White Cab- 
gfr 33 A splendid variety; excellent for 
& • family use and market. It is one of 
the very best for growing out-of-doors, as it with¬ 
stands summer heat well, and remains a long time 
in the head. Heads large and extremely solid, of 
a light green color; very crisp, tender, and 
of first rate quality. In our estimation it is 
the best summer Lettuce in cultivation. It is. 
shipped to eastern markets in large quantities. 
Tennis Ball, or Boston Market. 
A well-known forcing variety. One of the 
earliest and best heading sorts. 
Improved Hanson. This is a standard 
sun. mer Lettuce ; none more reliable for out¬ 
door cultivation. The heads grow to a re¬ 
markable size, and are very solid. The 
outer leaves are a bright green, while the 
inner head presents a white appearance, as 
though blanched ; tender and crisp, and free 
from any unpleasant bitter taste. It is very 
slow to seed, and is an ideal Summer 
Lettuce. 
We prepay the Postage or Express 
charges on all goods, unless other¬ 
wise noted. 
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