LETTUCE. 
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Lcttueo seed may bo sown in the open ground in the middle of September, and transplanted to cold 
frames as soon as large enough to handle, being wintered over the same as early Cabbage. Ihe plants for 
setting out in spring are also sown in cold frames in March and in hot-beds in February. But for ordinary 
private use in the summer months, the simplest way is to sow it thinly in rows one foot apart and thin out 
tiie plants so that they will stand one foot apart; and if sown every two or three weeks from middle ot 
April to middle of August, Lettuce may be had in perfection the whole season. 
HEAD or CABBAGE LETTUCE produces solid, compact heads, 
'which arc very superior, and entirely free from the bitter taste of 
the loose-leaved varieties classed as “ Curled Lettuce.” 
“OUR SUCCESSION COLLECTION OF FOUR HEAD 
LETTUCES.” Wo illustrate four of Ihe best varieties of Head 
Lettuce, which, if planted at one time, will five a long suc¬ 
cession, the “Golden Queen” being the earliest, “Perfected 
Salamander” following; then comes “Big Boston,” and then 
for main and late crop comes that grand variety, “ Henderson’s 
New York.” We will supply 1 pkt. of each of these for 30c. 
MIGNONETTE. (See Novelties, page 12.) 10c. pkt., 40c. oz., 
$1.25 % lb., $4.50 lh. 
BIG BOSTON. This variety is identical in color, shape and 
general appearance with the famous Boston Market Lettuce, but 
is double, the size. It is about one week later in maturing, but its 
solidity and greater size of head will make it a most valuable 
sort. A most desirable variety either for forcing in cold frames 
or open ground planting. The “Big Boston” is sure to be 
wanted by market gardeners and truckers, because it always 
produces largo, solid, salable heads, and it will commend 
itself to amateurs because it heads up well at all seasons 
of the year, and is of crisp, tender quality. (See cut.) 
10c. pkt., 25c. oz., 70e. lb., $2.00 lb. 
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PERFECTED 
SALAMANDER, 
For Medium Early. 
IMPORTANT. 
When we first placed 
the BIG BOSTON 
LETTUCE on the 
market many competing houses soon offered 
what the 1/ thought was the same variety, under 
the names of “Largo Boston," "Improved 
Boston Market,” etc., and a Boston seed 
house, in their catalogue, went so far as to 
say that it was identical with Hittinger’s 
“ Belmont.” Thoy have now admitted their 
error to us over tin ir signature. A well- 
known Philadelphia seed house copied the 
same description of this Lettuce in its 
entirety, and without having tested it for 
themselves, which was something very un¬ 
usual, because they have amplo facilities for 
doing so at their trial grounds,Fordhook,Pa. 
They, too, have retracted in writing what 
they said in their catalogue regarding it. We 
mention all this horn to put market gardeners 
and amateurs on their guard, because we feel 
euro that this same claim for BIG BOSTON being 
synonymous with other varieties has led to a 
great deal of confusion and loss as to how 
BIG BOSTON should bo grown, which, 
whon grown indoors, should beat a lower 
temperature than tho Boston Market or any 
of its selec tions. _ 
We will supply OUR SUCCESSION- 
COLLECTION OF FOUR HEAD 
LETTUCES for 30c., postpaid. 
GOLDEN QUEEN. A very desirable 
early variety, of a most pleasing 
golden yellow color, and second 
to none for forcing. It is one of 
tho most deceptive varieties 
we have ever seen, as at first 
glance it seems to be of me¬ 
dium size, but it forms all 
solid heads, with little or no 
waste, so that there is 
really more to it than in 
many Lettuces double tho 
size. It is very crisp, ten¬ 
der and juicy. We cannot 
recommend it too highly. 
(See cut.) 10c. pkt., 25c. oz., 
75c. H lb., $2.50 lb. 
PERFECTED SALA¬ 
MANDER. One of the 
best for summer use, forming 
good-sized, compact heads. 
Color light green outside and 
while inside. It will remain 
longer in head and stand a greater 
amount of heat without burning 
or running to seed than any other 
variety. In the Southern States it is invaluable. Wc recommend 
it to all. (See cut) 10c. pkt., 20c. oz., 60c. % lb., $2.00 lb. 
BOSTON MARKET. This variety can be planted so close 
and is so well adapted for the purpose that it is now more 
generally used for forcing in greenhouses and hot-beds than 
any other. It grows very compact and forms fair-sized 
heads, slightly tinged with red on the edge of the leaves. 
It is also one of the best early varieties for outdoor use. 
5e. pkt., 15e. oz., 40e. % lb., SI.25 lb. 
TENNIS BALL BLACK SEEDED. A favorite for¬ 
cing variety, forming a hard head. It makes but few 
outer leaves, and for this reason can be planted quite 
closely under glass—from six to seven inches apart. It 
is the variety so largely used in hot-beds, forcing-pits 
and greenhouses. 5e. pkt., 15c. oz., 40c. ).£ lb., $1.25 lb. 
BLACK SEEDED BUTTER. Similar to Tennis 
Ball, but larger. Used extensively as an outdoor 
variety. 5c. pkt., 15c. oz.. 40c. '- 4 lb., $1.25 lb. 
YELLOW SEEDED BUTTER. It is a very distinct 
sort, making a large, dense yellow head, of a very 
handsome appearance, very crisp and tender and ex¬ 
cellent in flavor. 5c. pkt., 15c. oz., 40c. J4 H>-> Si.25 lb. 
HANSON. Outer leaves bright green, with prominent 
ight-colored veins; inner leaves white and usually 
curved and twisted at the base. Always sure to make 
large, handsome heads; quality fine. 5e. pkt., I5c. oz., 
40c. lb., $1.25 lb. 
O UR SUCCESSION COLLECTION of four Head Lettuces will give a con¬ 
tinuous supply of crisp and delicious Lettuce throughout the season. 
