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ALLEN’S NURSERIES, GENEVA, OHIO 
VEGETABLE SEEDS—Continued 
Lettuce 
We take great pains in having Lettuce Seed pure and all plants 
showing a difference are taken out. We believe that market gardeners 
will make no mistake in giving our seed a trial. It is fresh and ready 
to start like all of our “Guaranteed Seeds.” 
Prices on all varieties of Lettuce: 1/3 oz., 5c; 1 oz., 10c; X A lb., 
30c; 1 lb., #1.00. 
Big 1 Boston, Selected Stock. With gardeners who ship north, many of 
whom plant our seeds exclusively, this is the most popular ; the best early, 
large heading sort, a valuable first early. Plants are vigorous, mature 
heads of bright green leaves which are very tender. 
Black Seeded Simpson. This is not a Head Lettuce, but spreads a mass 
of curled leaves around over the ground. It is excellent and a favorite 
with many. 
Early Frizehead. This old standard variety is still the best of the large, 
thin-leaved, clustering .sorts for the home garden, but is not a good l-cind 
to ship a long distance as the leaves are so tender they are easily spoiled 
in handling. The leaves are very crimped, bright green tinged with brown¬ 
ish red and are exceedingly tender, crisp and sweet, forming a large 
loose head. 
Iceberg 
Hanson. Probably the largest 
variety in cultivation, a rapid 
grower, crisp and tender. 
Stands a long season without 
becoming tough. 
Dill 
Grand Rapids, Ashtabula 
Strain. This strain of Let¬ 
tuce has been famous in all 
the leading cities for its crisp 
appeai’ance after its long 
shipments; rapid growth in 
greenhouse or hotbed makes 
it the highest sought after by 
all growers of Lettuce. Our 
strain is 99 per cent pure 
and is being used by leading 
greenhouse men. 
No garden is complete without herbs for medicinal and culinary 
purposes. Cut when dry, just before they are in full bloom. Dry 
quickly in the shade and pack closely in tight boxes. 
Anise. Seeds aromatic and medicinal. Pkt., 5c; 1 oz., 20c. 
*Balm. Used for tea; medicinal. Pkt., 5c; 1 oz., 20c. 
*Caraway. Seeds used in cakes and candy. Pkt., 5c; 1 oz., 20c. 
Coriander. Seeds used for confectionery. Pkt., 5c; 1 oz., 20c. 
Bill. Seed aromatic. Pkt., 5c; 1 oz., 10c. 
*Fennel, Sweet. Seeds aromatic. Pkt., 5c; 1 oz., 10c. 
Horehound. Medicinal. Pkt., 5c; 1 oz., 25c. 
^Lavender. Aromatic, medicinal. Pkt.. 5c; 1 oz., 25c. 
Marjoram. Used for seasoning. Pkt., 5c; 1 oz., 20c. 
* Rosemary. Aromatic seasoning. Pkt., 5c; 1 oz., 10c. 
*Sagre. Seasoning and medicinal. Pkt., 5c; 1 oz., 15c; *4 lb., 30c. 
Summer Savory. Seasoning. Pkt., 5c; 1 oz., 20c. 
Sweet Basil. Seasoning. Pkt., 5c; 1 oz., 15c. 
*Tansy. For medicinal purposes. Pkt., 5c; 1 oz., 20c. 
*Thyme. Use, seasoning and medicinal. Pkt., 10c; 1 oz., 30c. 
•1= Wormwood. Medicinal. Pkt., 5c; */2 oz., 15c. 
Those marked (*) are perennial and when once established will 
remain for years with little care. 
Thyme 
Iceberg*. Very solid, compact 
heads. Fine flavor and crisp, 
one of the best headed 
varieties. From what 
we have seen of this we 
believe there is none 
better. 
Grand Rapids Lettuce 
Black-Seeded Simpson 
May Kingf. One of the first to mature for the table and a good one. 
New York. Crisp and dark green. One of the earliest sorts, ranks 
better than Big Boston. This Lettuce is one of the very best to 
grow for home gardens. A new sort, but we are offering it in 
limited amount. 
Simpson Early Curled. Does not head, but forms a compact mass 
of curly leaves of yellowish green color. It matures early, generally 
grown in cold frame and as an outside crop. 
Mixed Lettuce Seed. So as to give variety. 
Herbs —Sweet and Medicinal 
These imported from Germany. 
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