Schell’s “Iceberg” Lettuce. You just cannot beat it for quality. With our pure-bred strain you can grow as fine and perfect 
heads as ever grew. See how magnificent they grow. We have pushed back the outside leaves so the heads may be seen. Acres 
of it just like these in the foreground. Try Schell’s Iceberg this year for a big money crop. See page 41. 
Giant Crystal Head Lettuce. F a ° r ™ s the a5s 
of all Lettuces, crisp and tender; very fine for early 
summer. Where there is an abundance of moisture, 
properly drained, this variety will produce enormous 
heads. Try it. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; 141 b. 45 cts.; 
lb. $1.50. 
Schell's Hot-Weather Head Lettuce. 
Giant White Cos orRomaine Lettuce. 
Also called Celery Lettuce. It differs from other 
Lettuce in the shape of the leaves, which are long- 
spoon-shaped, upright. Let plants be 4 inches apart 
in the rows. If the tall, narrow leaves are drawn to¬ 
gether and tied, they blanch the inner leaves. Served 
in the best hotels as “Romaine Salad.” Try it. Pkt. 
10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; ^lb. 45 cts.; lb. $1.50. 
An early Lettuce, producing good-sized, tightly formed 
heads, very tender and delicious. The inside is a rich 
cream-yellow and the outside a light green. Resists 
the extreme heat without going to seed and without 
burning. Fine for early and midsummer crop. Pkt. 
10 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; %lb. 75 cts.; lb. $2.50. 
Grand Rapids Lettuce. ™uiar 0f th a n ££ 
leaf Lettuces. It is exceedingly tender, crisp, and the 
large, crimped and curled, fan-shaped leaves are beau¬ 
tiful, very attractive, and make a delicious salad. We 
supply great quantities of seed of it to gardeners for 
growing outside and also for in the greenhouse. It is 
excellent for both. It grows quickly and it surely does 
sell quickly. Grow an abundance of it for your own use 
or for market—you will not regret it. Pkt. 10 cts.; 
oz. 15 cts.; 2 ozs. 25 cts.; V^H>. 40 cts.; lb. $1.25; 
5 lbs. $6; 10 lbs. $11.50. 
Mr. J. A. Saurn, Bagley, Iowa, writes: "Notwithstanding 
the severe drought and hot weather here, your Penn State 
Tomato produced wonderfully. I sold Tomatoes when other 
gardeners had none. I counted 59 Tomatoes on one plant at 
one time. Was very much pleased with all your seeds.” 
Schell’s Grand Rapids Lettuce. A fine strain 
Brittle Ice. The heads are tightly folded, blanch to a silvery 
white and are crisp and brittle. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; 
Xlb. 50 cts.; lb. $1.50. 
Early White Cabbage. Close heads; fine flavor. Pkt. 5 cts.; 
oz. 15 cts.; Klb. 40 cts.; lb. $1.25. 
Wonderful or New York. (See page 41.) Very large heads 
with crumpled outside leaves and golden yellow heart. Pkt. 
10 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; Xlb. 75 cts.; lb. $2 ; 5 lbs. $9.50. 
Black-seeded Simpson. Produces a mass of light green, 
curly leaves, each individual plant attaining a large size. 
Very fine. Desirable for home-garden as well as for market 
where a loose-leaf Lettuce is wanted. Grows very quickly. 
Our strain of it is in great demand everywhere. Pkt. 5 cts.; 
oz. 15 cts.; bflb. 40 cts.; lb. $1.25; 5 lbs. I5.50; 10 lbs. $10. 
California Cream Butter. Very large, solid heads, the inside 
of which is a beautiful, rich, creamy white. Pkt. 5 cts.; 
oz. 15 cts.; Xlb. 40 cts.; lb. $1.25. 
May King. This is practically the earliest head Lettuce. It is 
a very quick grower; heads are medium-sized and light green. 
The inside is a rich buttery yellow. Fine for market or home- 
garden.,. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; Xlb. 40 cts.; lb. $1.25. 
Wayahead. Medium-sized, tightly folded heads with rich, 
buttery, yellow centers. Extra early; excellent quality. 
Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; %lb. 40 cts.; lb. $1.25. 
Early Curled Simpson or Silesia. Loose, curly leaves; fine 
for cutting in the home-garden. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 
Xlb. 40 cts.; lb. $1.25; 5 lbs. $5.75. 
Crisp as Ice. Large handsome heads, solid, crisp, and tender. 
Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 30 cts.; %\b. 85 cts.; lb. $2.50. 
Morse. (We have discontinued growing this variety.) 
Hanson. Large head; crimped leaf. Everybody should grow it. 
Fine for market during the summer months. Pkt. 5 cts.; 
oz. 15 cts.; Klb. 40 cts.; lb. $1.25. 
Prizehead. Large, loose heads tinged with brown. Pkt. 5 cts.; 
oz. 15 cts.; J4IR 40 cts.; lb. $1.25. 
Salamander. For early spring, summer, or fall. Large heads 
of finest quality; slight tinge of brown on edge. Very tender. 
Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; %\!o. 40 cts.; lb. $1.25. 
W/infpr T Ptturo A variety for sowing in the fall for 
vv uiiK-i wintering over to have early Head 
Lettuce the first thing in the spring. Finest quality, solid heads 
with creamy yellow center. Sow the seed about August 15 to 
September 10. About the end of October, set the plants to 
remain permanently in as favorable a situation as possible. 
Protect with straw during frosty weather. Heads begin to 
form in April. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; ViU>. 75 cts.; lb. $2. 
One generation after another continue planting our good 
seeds. Mrs. Jacob L. Thoman, York County, Pennsylvania, 
writes: “I can highly recommend your seeds. When my dad 
was in the Legislature, mother walked in your store and from 
then on she planted your seeds. When I got married I started 
getting your seeds and have planted them ever since and am 
now 52 years old.” 
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WALTER S. SCHELL, Inc., Quality Seeds, HARRISBURG, PA 
