Gould’s Seeds 
Seedsmen 
Since 1898 
Are Reliable 
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LETTUCE 
CULTURE. Lettuce is the most popular of all salad 
plants and at the same time is one of the easiest to grow 
due to its comparative freedom from disease and insects, 
heed may be sown in the open from April 20th to August 
1st, or planted in the house or in frames any time after 
March 10th. 
Rows should be 1% feet apart, plants four inches apart 
in row after thinning. One ounce of seed will sow 150 
feet of row, 2 to 2V& pounds required per acre. 
Big Boston* (White Seeded) 76 days 
A heading variety forming a good sized solid head which 
is yellow and of splendid quality. The outer leaves are 
bright green and edges are tinged with brown. Pkt. 5c; 
oz. 15c 5 y* lb. 40c; 1 lb. $1.10. 
Crisp as Ice 74 days 
A large solid head with outer leaves variegated brown 
and green. Has a delicious flavor and is the ideal lettuce 
for the home garden. Pkt. 5c; ox. 15c; 14 lb. 40c; 1 lb. 
$ 1 . 10 . 
Fertilizer 
for Lettuce 
Nitrate of Soda 
or Sulphate of 
Ammonia are es¬ 
pecially recommended 
for Leaf Lettuce, and 
for a first side dressing 
of Head Lettuce. For 
later applications, we 
recommend 3-12-12. 
Grand 
Rapids 
Lettuce 
LOOSE LEAF VARIETIES 
Grand Rapids* 43 to 45 days 
The most popular variety to grow for market. When 
exposed for sale it retains its handsome fresh appear¬ 
ance longer than any other variety. Leaf is curly and 
of light green color and crimped at the edge. Pkt. 5c; 
ox. 10c; % lb. 30c; 1 lb. $1.00. 
Black Seeded Simpson* 46 to 48 days 
One of the best and most popular varieties of Leaf Let¬ 
tuce. Color light yellowish green, its large leaves are 
thin, tender and sweet. One of the finest for home gar¬ 
den and a favorite market lettuce. Very heat resistant. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % lb. 30c; 1 lb. $1.00. 
Prize Head 46 to 48 days 
The name is rather deceiving, Prize Head being a crisp 
and tender, loose leaf sort with a reddish brown tint of 
fine quality. Of quick growth and sweet flavor, distinct 
from any other variety. One of the best for the home 
garden. Pkt. 5c; ox. 10c; y 4 lb. 30c; 1 lb. $1.00. 
Chicken Lettuce 
So called on account of the abundance of greens it fur¬ 
nishes for poultry feeding or for rabbits. Will come 
quickly again after cutting. Will send up stalks three 
to four feet long. Of little value for table use. Pkt. 5c; 
oz. 10c; % lb. 30c; 1 lb. $1.00. 
HEADING VARIETIES 
CULTURE FOR HEAD LETTUCE. If lettuce plants have 
been started indoors they should be transplanted as soon 
as they begin to crowd. Place them six to twelve inches 
apart in the row in extra rich soil and if the sun has 
become very hot, it will be best to furnish partial shade. 
Sterling 63 days 
The earliest of the heading varieties, fine for forcing, as 
well as for the home garden. A grand lettuce, very 
sweet, crisp and beautiful in appearance. Pkt. 5c; oz. 
J5c; % lb. 40c; 1 lb. $1.10. 
May King* 63 days 
A large early compact heading variety unequaled for 
early spring planting. The outer leaves are of a light 
yellowish green, tinged with reddish brown. The heart 
bleaches to a rich golden yellow, having a fine, rich 
buttery flavor. Pkt. 5cj oz, 15c; % lb. 40c; 1 lb. $1.10. 
Iceberg 84 days 
Heads are large and firm and well blanched. Color of 
leaves is light green with faint brown tracing on the 
border. A quick grower, heads always crisp and tender. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; y* lb. 40c; 1 lb. $1.10. 
Hanson Head 80 days 
An old reliable sure heading sort. Color clear light 
green. A fine variety for midsummer planting as it 
stands the hot weather better than most sorts. Much in 
demand by both the market and home gardener. Pkt. 5c; 
oz. 15c; *4 lb. 40c; 1 lb. $1.10. 
New York* No. 12 77 days 
A very large, late popular heading variety. It roots 
deeply and therefore can resist the hot dry weather, 
making it very desirable for late planting. The color is 
a clear dark green, the heart blanching beautifully, be¬ 
ing crisp, tender and delicious. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; tA lb. 
40c; 1 lb. $1.10. 
Salamander 72 days 
It forms large solid heads of thick, smooth, tender leaves 
of fine quality. _ It withstands hot weather remarkably 
well, and remains in head a long time before going to 
seed. Therefore, can be planted any time during the 
summer. One of the best outdoor heading varieties. Pkt. 
5c; oz. 15c; ^4 lb. 40c; 1 lb. $1.10. 
MUSTARD 
A very quick growing foliage plant that is grown prin¬ 
cipally for greens. Mustard greens have a rich flavor 
and are fully as healthful and nutritious as spinach. 
Giant Southern Curled* 
Used largely for salads or greens. Grows very large 
with a beautiful curled leaf. Very tender, of fine flavor. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % lb. 20c; 1 lb. 60c. 
Smooth Leaved 
An excellent variety with very large, light green, fairly 
smooth leaves, borne well above the ground. Very pro¬ 
lific and hardy. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; >4 lb. 20e; 1 lb. 60c. 
Tendergreen 
A Japanese mustard or spinach. Very quick growing, 
can be cut four weeks after planting and is very resist¬ 
ant to summer heat. Pkt, 5c; oz. 10c; % lb. 25c; 1 lb. 75c. 
