LETTUCE 
Can be planted almost any time of the year. Give head varieties plenty of room, at least 15 inches 
apart each way. Cover one-half inch deep. Referring to head lettuce, it is srenerally agreed amonK larse 
rrowers that a^infl: of the seed produces earlier and firmer heads, besides making them more sure heading. 
NEW YORK (See strains listed below)—This va¬ 
riety is the most popular lettuce in America. It 
makes large, solid heads and bleaches very white 
and brittle. During the summer months this lettuce 
is shipped East from Oregon and Washington, and, 
in the winter, it is shipped to our Northern mar¬ 
kets from California. We have a very large trade 
with market gardeners and sell New York seed to 
plant thousands of acres each year. Do not gamble 
with your crop hy buying cheap lettuce seed. In¬ 
tensive selection has resulted in several strains of 
New York, seven of which we list below. 
IMPERIAL “152”—Medium sized, solid heads. 
Quite hardy, very sure heading, also resistant to 
f brown blight. 
\ IMPERIAL “615”—One of the largest heading 
varieties. Resistant to brown blight; does not make 
suckers. Desirable for early spring cutting in the 
South and for fall cutting in the Northwest. 
IMPERIAL “847”—Large, dark green heads, de¬ 
sirable for spring, summer and fall cutting. Tip 
burn resistant. 
IMPERIAL “D”—Medium heads, desirable for fall 
crop. Will stand considerable cold, but susceptible 
to tip burn in warm weather. 
NEW YORK “B”—Resembles No. 12, but has 
better leaf coverage, is larger and more burn 
resistant. Desirable for early spring, summer and 
fall cutting. 
NEW YORK No. 12—Large, compact, medium 
green heads, adapted to early spring and summer 
putting. Very popular with growers. 
NEW YORK ROUND FLAT—Medium size, round 
flat shape, ideal for shipping. Sure heading and 
very valuable for fall cutting. 
PRICES ON NEW YORK TYPES—Seven above 
types, postpaid: Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; Va lb. 65c; lb. $2.00. 
CREAMY HEART—An excellent butterhead type. 
Hardy for early planting. Medium size. 
ICEBERG—Produces large, firm heads, very ten¬ 
der and brittle. Withstands hot weather better than 
most sorts. 
HANSON—Large, firm heads; medium green. 
TOMHANNOCK—A beautiful, quick growing loose 
leaf lettuce. Leaves large, bordered reddish brown; 
very tender and sweet. 
GRAND RAPIDS—The standard hothouse lettuce 
for forcing; also does fine in the open ground. 
Loo-ie leaves with light fringed edges. 
COS. EARLY WHITE SELF-FOLDING—Leaves 
yellowish white, crisp and tender; forms sugar loaf 
heads; bleaches better if tied. 
CHICKEN LETTUCE—A rough, tall, loose plant 
for feed only. Grows 4 feet high and supplies 
abundant green feed. Fine tonic for laying hens. 
PRICES ON ABOVE SEVEN LETTUCE varieties, 
postpaid: Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; Vt lb. 35c; lb. $1.25. 
HORSE RADISH 
r*lant in the spring 18 to 24 inches apart. Set 
the roots small end down. Doz. 50c; 100 for $2.00; 
postpaid. Write for prices on quantities. 
KOHL RABI 
EARLY WHITE VIENNA — The best for table 
use. Kohl Rahi should be grown more, as it is a 
delicious vegetable, cooked like turnips. Transplant 
like cabbage in .luly; rows 3 feet wide and 1 foot 
in rows. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; V.\ lb. 8 ."c. 
LEEK 
MONSTROUS CARENTAN — Culture same as 
onions. Large size. The best. Pkt. 5c: oz. 30c; 
V 4 Ih. 75c; lb. $2.25. 
PARSLEY 
TRIPLE MOSS CURLED—Dark green moss-l ke 
leaves. Pkt. 5r; oz. 20c; Va Ib. 35c: Ib. $ 1 . 00 . 
HAMBURG or TURNIP ROOTED—For flavoring 
soups and stews. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c. 
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Lettuce, New York “B” 
PARSNIPS 
Culture same as carrots, except time of planting, 
which should be about May 1st. 
*GILL’S SUCCESS—Longer roots than the Ten¬ 
der Heart variety and better adapted to market pur¬ 
poses, as it is not so thick at the crown and will 
bunch better. The smooth, white roots cook tender 
and sweet. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; Va lb. 30c; lb. 80c, 
*GILL’S TENDER HEART—On account of the 
superior quality of this parsnip, our family has 
retained this seed annually for over thirty years. 
Unlike other parsnips, the heart is tender, never 
tough; roots are smooth, hollow crown, thick and 
heavy at top, tapering abruptly, making it easy to 
dig. We have the exclusive seed. Try this unex¬ 
celled parsnip. Pkt. 5c; oz, 20c; % lb. 35c: lb. 85e. 
PEPPERS 
Stt'.'t plants in a hot bed or in pots in a warm 
room in March. Transplant in open ground May 
10 th to 20 th, rows ZYz feet wide, 2 feet in rows. 
HARRIS EARLY GIANT — The earliest of the 
large peppers and exceedingly mild and sweet. It 
will mature ripe peppers two weeks ahead of Chi¬ 
nese Giant. It is ideal for those localities having 
short season and also valuable for market where 
ripe, red peppers are in demand. It averages about 
3Mi inches long and 2Vg inches thick. Pkt. 10c; 
M: oz. 40c; oz. 65c; V» lb. $2.00. 
CALIFORNIA WONDER—Th s fine pepper has 
the heaviest meat of all. Large, blocky fruit, ex¬ 
ceptionally mild and sweet. Fruit upright, crim¬ 
son, measuring AVz inches long by 4 inches in diam¬ 
eter. Season medium. Pkt. 10c; M: oz. 40c; oz. 65c; 
'/t Ib. $ 2 . 00 . 
WORLD BEATER—One of the best large pep¬ 
pers, being earlier than Chinese Giant. Thick flesh, 
mild and sweet, 5 inches long by 3M! inches thick. 
Pkt. 5c; V'z oz. 30c; oz. 50c; Va Ib. $1.50. 
CHINESE GIANT SPECIA^The largest of the 
mild red peppers and a favorite with gardeners on 
account of its giant size, thick meat and mild 
flavor. Pkt. 10c; Vt oz. 45c; oz. 75c; Vi lb. $2.50. 
RUBY KING — Large, attractive fruit about 4 
inches long. Bright red when ripe. Thick meated. 
Pkt. 5c; Vz oz. 30c; oz. 50c; Va lb. $1.50. 
LONG RED CAYENNE—Long red peppers; ex¬ 
tremely hot. Pkt. 5c; oz. 50c. 
