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GROWERS ARE PLEASED WITH FORD*S LETTUCE 
FORD’S SOUND LETTUCE SEED 
LEAF and HEADING 
Lettuce may be grown In hot¬ 
beds In winter, but for ordinary 
garden sow as soon as spring 
opens and thereafter In succes¬ 
sion once In two or three weeks. 
Make the rows 16 Inches apart 
and cover Va Inch deep with fine 
soil, which should be firmed above 
the seeds. When the plants are 
up thin out to 3 or 4 Inches apart 
and when those remaining are 
large enough for use, every other 
one may be taken 'Out and leave 
room for the 
remaining ones 
to grow. 
The head va¬ 
rieties should 
have 10 to 12 
inches of space 
between the 
plants to form 
good heads. 
Our Lettuce 
Seed Is very 
carefully se¬ 
lected and will 
please the 
most critical 
gardeners. 
The Glad 
Gardener 
says: Grand 
Rapids Let¬ 
tuce is a win¬ 
ner. 
Leaves of Grand Rapids Lettuce 
JA-d^lUo# lettuces for market or 
home use, either for the garden or under glass; 
requires less care, will grow more weight in 
same space; Is l§ss liable to rot; and will keep 
longer without wilting than any we know of; 
fine appearance; crisp and tender. Pkt. 8c, oz. 
15c, Va lb. 86c, lb. $1.25, 6 lbs. $5.68. 
Solid, compact heads; inside thor- 
XL/dJCl oughly blanched and of finest flavor, 
crisp, even in hot, dry weather. Pkt. 8c, oz. 
15c, Va lb. 85c, lb. $1.25, 6 lbs. $5.68. 
Big Boston. 
Very early; leaves light green, 
_ tender, excellent quality. The 
most popular head lettuce for market. Pkt. 8c, 
oz. 15c, Va lb. 35c, lb. $1.25, 5 lbs. $5.68. 
EARLY PRIZE HEAD. Very crisp, large; does 
not seed easily; outer leaves reddish brown, 
inner leaves light green, with almost clear, 
white heart. Pkt. 8c, oz. 15c, Va lb. 35c, lb. 
$1.25, 5 lbs. $5.68. 
IMPROVED HANSON. Large, solid heads; outer 
leaves green; inner leaves white, tender, crisp, 
entirely free from bitter taste. Pkt. 6c, oz. 16c, 
Va lb. 35c, lb. $1.25, 5 lbs. $5.68. 
DENVER MARKET. Large head; light green; 
crisp, tender, of best flavor; leaves oddly wrin¬ 
kled. Pkt. 6c, oz. 16c, H lb. 36c, lb. $1.25, 5 lbs. 
$5.68. 
WBnTE BIO BOSTON—70 DAYS. This variety 
resembles Big Boston in appearance except that 
Its outer leaves do not turn red and are smoother 
than most varieties. We consider this strain 
superior to Big Boston and just as early. It Is 
as productive as the regular Big Boston and Is 
an exceptionally fine lettuce. Pkt. 10c, oz. 16e, 
H lb. 45c, lb. $1.50. 
UNRIVALED. Forms very large, solid heads 
which are crisp and tender. Similar to Big 
Boston but of a light green color. Pkt. 8c, os. 
15c, H lb. 35c, lb. $1.25, 5 lbs. $5.68. 
CALIFORNIA CREAM BUTTER. Fine, solid 
heads. One of the best. Pkt. 8c, oz. 15o, % 
lb. 35c, lb. $1.25. 
HENDERSON’S NEW YORK. Large, green heads 
with closely folded leaves; inner blanch to rich 
golden yellow. Pkt. 8c, oz. 15c, lb. 35c, 
lb. $1.25. 
BLACK-SEEDED SIMPSON. Produces masses of 
curly crumpled, light green leaves. Standing 
the summer heat well. Good for forcing. Pkt. 
8 c, oz. 15c, Va lb 35c, lb. $1.25, 5 lbs. $5.68. 
TRIANON COS, or CELERY LETTUCE. The best 
strain of the well-known Cos type; has long, 
narrow leaves forming solid, cabbage-like heads, 
blanching snowy white; crisp and tender. Pkt. 
8 c, oz. 15c, Va lb. 35c, lb. $1.25. 
MIXED LETTUCE SEED. Made up of several 
good varieties. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, Va lb. 30c, lb. 
$ 1 . 00 . 
SPECIAL OFFER. 1 packet each 10 varieties 
Lettuce Seed. Your selection 40o prepaid. 1 oz. 
each 10 varieties $1.25. 
OLD LETTUCE SEED FOR BIRDS 
This seed Is of too low vitality for planting 
but makes good Bird feed. Prepaid lb. 26c, I 
lbs. for 60c. 
Norcross Weeder Hoes 
With them you can work closely around the 
plants, stir the soil to any depth and leave it 
level and loose. Light and easy to use. The 
prongs are detachable, for use on wheel hoes, etc. 
Midget Weeder, 3-prong, 12-inch handle. Preimid 
70c. Not prepaid 60c. 3-prong Hoes 4-foot han¬ 
dle, prepaid $1.10. Not prepaid $1.00, 5-prong Hoes, 
4-foot handle, prepaid $1.50. Not prepaid $1.25. 
FORD SEED COMPANY, RAVENNA, OmO 
