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ALNEER BROTHERS RELIABLE SEEDS, ROCKFORD, ILL 
Culture: Sow as early in spring as ground can be worked, in rows 
not less than 15 inches apart, covering seed not over % inch deep. 
For succession, plant every three weeks. For best head lettuce, 
start indoors in early spring and transplant outside. One ounce 
for 200 feet of drill. About 2,000 seeds to the packet. 
Wonderful 
Wonderful or New York F orms de , nse heads of bright green 
leaves that make it very con¬ 
spicuous in the garden. The leaves are crisp, tender and juicy, qual¬ 
ities that will recommend it either for salads or garnishing. While one 
of the earliest of the early, it endures the heat of summer as well, if 
not better, than any other variety. It certainly is a valuable sort, and 
is bound to win the favor of all who plant and cultivate it, either for 
home or market use. Pkt. 7c, oz. 15c, Y\ lb. 40c, y 2 lb. 70c, lb. $ 1 . 20 . 
New York No. 12 This selection from the original New York 
Lettuce represents a marked improvement 
over the popular older type. This variety has proved to be well adapted 
for growing successfully along the Atlantic coast and in the Eastern 
portion of the United States generally. It is remarkable for its uniform¬ 
ity, large size, sureness of heading, and attractive appearance. The 
heart of the tightly folded head is a beautiful white. White seeded. 
Pkt. 8 c, oz. 15c, Yi lb. 45c, VSs lb. 80c, lb. $1.40. 
Big Boston 
Bigf Boston Grows to enormous size, well-grown heads measuring 
s from 10 to 12 inches across. During the cool weather 
it heads particularly well, forming a tightly folded heart which consists 
of beautifully blanched, tender, and juicy leaves. The color of the heart 
is a light golden yellow. Big Boston is crisp, juicy, and distinctly but¬ 
tery. A valuable variety for the home gardener as well as for the 
market grower who realizes the advantages of growing quality varieties. 
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10 c, i / 4 lb. 30c, y 2 lb. 50c, lb. 90c. 
SOU Heads large, solid, 
tender, crisp, and 
of fine flavor; one of the 
best in cultivation. Pkt. 
5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c, 
1/2 lb. 50c, lb. 90c. 
Giant Crystal 
Head A new E^- 
pean sortj one 
of the finest ever intro¬ 
duced. A head variety 
and very large. It re-, 
mains a long time in 
eatable condition. Pkt. 
5c, oz. 10c, Ya lb. 30c, 
1/2 lb.-50c, lb. 90c. 
May King Lettuce 
May Kin? A ^ arge light green heading lettuce of 
. & excellent quality and desirable for grow¬ 
ing either under glass or outdoors. It is extremely hardy 
and very quick growing. The plants grow six to seven 
inches in diameter with the outer leaves folded closely 
forming the plant into a solid head. Pkt. 5 c, oz. 10 c, Ya 
lb. 30c, y 2 lb. 50c, lb. 90c. 
California Cream 
Butter 
A head lettuce of fine 
flavor; stands summer 
heat best; is crisp and 
tender. JPkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 
y 4 lb. 30c, y 2 lb. 50c, lb. 
90c. 
Giant Crystal Hearts- 
Crisp as Ice A most beautiful sort. 
** The heads are solid, of 
immense size. The glossy leaves are thick, 
nicely crimped and curled, very tender 
and brittle. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, V 4 lb. 30c, 
1/2 lb. 50c, lb. 90c. 
California All Heart Its shape 
is very 
distinct, heading up like a pointed cab¬ 
bage and almost as solid; of a pretty 
light green shade, almost white, rich and 
buttery in flavor. It grows rapidly and is 
equally valuable for both spring and sum¬ 
mer use. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c. Ya lb- 30c, 
y 2 lb. 50c, lb. 90c. 
Iceberg Lettuce 
Iceberg The l arg ? curly leaves which cover 
® the outside of the solid heads are 
a bright light green; they have small indents 
which hold the dewdrops and are thus kept 
fresh. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10 c, Ya lb. 30c, y 2 lb. 50c, 
lb. 90c. 
Immensity Of enormous size, prob- 
J ably the largest known 
variety; very solid heading, crisp, delicious 
and of superb quality; will withstand 
very warm weather and remain crisp 
and tender. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10 c, Ya lb. 30c, 
y 2 lb. 50c, lb. 90c. 
