THOMAS J. GREY CO.’S SEED CATALOGUE_5] 
Wonderful or New York 
LETTUCE 
One ounce will produce about 3000 plants. 
For early use, sow under glass in February or March, 
and transplant into a previously prepared hotbed; rows 
at least 12 Inches apart, according to the varieties. Sow¬ 
ing may be made in the open ground as soon as all 
danger from frost is over; if a continuous supply is 
desired during season, make sowings every two or three 
weeks until September. 
All the Year Round. A valuable variety, with compact, close 
heads. Pkt. 10c, oz. 40c, Vi lb. $1.25. 
Big Boston. A most desirable variety either for forcing 
or open ground planting. Pkt. 10c, oz. 40c, Vi lb. $1.25. 
Boston Curled. A variety highly esteemed for earliness 
and beauty of form. Pkt. 10c, oz. 40c, Vi lb. $1.25. 
Black Seeded Mammoth Butter. Produces enormous 
formed heads of the finest quality. Pkt. 10c, oz. 40c, 
Vi lb. $1.25. 
Deacon. Splendid variety; large, solid heads, tender, crisp 
and sweet. Pkt. 10c, oz. 40c, Vi lb. $1.25. 
French, Unrivaled. A sure heading variety, forming 
large, compact heads, and slow to run to seed. Pkt. 
10c, oz. 40c, Vi lb. $1.25. 
Giant Crystal Head. Outside leaves curled, with red edges. 
Heads large and solid. Pkt. 10c, oz. 40c, Vi lb. $1.25. 
Grand Rapids. Crisp and tender, fine for forcing or outdoor 
culture. Pkt. 10c, oz. 40c, *4 ,1b. $1.25. 
Hanson Improved. A superior, curled heading variety of 
large size, sweet, tender and crisp. Pkt. 10c, oz. 40c, 
V4 lb. $1.25. 
Iceberg. A solid heading large variety of excellent quality. 
Pkt. 10c, oz. 50c, Vi lb. $1.50. 
May King. Grows quickly and produces globe-shaped heads 
which are ten to fourteen days earlier than any other, 
and which stand a long time before going to seed. Pkt. 
10c, oz. 60c, Vi lb. $1.50. 
May King. Selected Strain. As a Lettuce for greenhouse 
forcing, this Is the best; heads form very quickly, are 
firm and of fine quality. Pkt. 15c, oz. 75c, V4 lb. $2.00. 
Mignonette. Very solid and compact and of a distinct russet 
color. Pkt. 10c, oz. 40c, Vi lb. $1.25. 
Prize Head. Large, loose heads, tinged with brown. Pkt. 
10c, oz. 40c, V4 lb. $1.25. 
New York No. 12. A sure and reliable header and slow 
to shoot to seed. The heads are creamy white, sweet 
and tender, unsurpassed for spring and summer plant¬ 
ing. Pkt. 10c, oz. 50c, Vi lb. $1.50. 
New York No. 515. An extra early, dark green, sure head¬ 
ing variety; heads medium large. Compact form and of 
fine quality. Pkt. 10c, oz. 50c, Vi lb. $1.50. 
Salamander. Fine compact heads which resist summer heat 
admirably. Pkt. 10c, oz. 40c, Vi lb. $1.25. 
Simpson Early Curled. Early variety; good for forcing or 
open ground. Pkt. 10c, oz. 40c, Vi lb. $1.25. 
Sutton’s Supreme. A large, sure heading variety, slow to 
run to seed. The heads are creamy white, firm, crisp, 
and of fine quality. Pkt. 25c, V4 oz. 60c, oz. $1.00. 
Tennis Ball, Black Seeded, Select Strain. A very popular 
sort for open ground culture; forms a handsome head and 
is crisp and tender. Pkt. 10c, oz. 50c, Vi lb. $1.50. 
Tennis Ball, White Seeded. Extensively grown for forcing 
and heading under glass; heads firm and good size, very 
white and crisp. Pkt. '10c, oz. 40c, Vi lb. $1.25. 
“Wayahead.” Very early, with large, tightly folded heads; 
the outer leaves are light green, with the inner head 
finely blanched to a rich buttery yellow. Pkt. 10c, oz. 
40c, Vi lb. $1.25. 
White Boston. A sure, hard-heading variety, the heart and 
inner leaves are a rich yellow. It is deliciously flavored, 
very tender, of splendid quality. Pkt. 10c, oz. 50c, Vi 
lb. $1.50. 
Wonderful, or New York Cabbage. One of the largest vurie 
ties. Wonderful heat resister; strong grower. Heads solid, 
crisp and tender. Pkt. 10c, oz. 50c, Vi lb. $1.50. 
Romaine or Cos Lettuce 
Sutton’s Little Gem Cos. Dark green, small, solid, crisp, 
slow in running to seed, and of delicious quality. Pkt. 
25c, V 2 oz. 60c, oz. $1.00. 
Trianon Self-Closing Cos. The finest of the Cos varieties. 
Leaves long, narrow and 
erect. Pkt. 10c, oz. 40c, Vi 
lb. $1.25. 
Leek 
One ounce will sow 100 feet 
of drill 
Sow as early in spring as 
practicable, in drills 1 inch 
deep and 1 foot apart. W hen 
6 or 8 inches high, transplant 
in rows 10 Inches apart each 
way. 
Musselburgh, or Scotch. A 
very large variety of su¬ 
perior quality. Pkt. 10c; oz. 
60c, Vi lb. $1.25. 
Giant Carentan. Large size 
and extra fine quality. Pkt. 
10c, oz. 35c, Vi lb. $1.00. 
Large Flag W’inter. Desirable 
for market or family use. 
Pkt. 10c, oz. 35c, Vi lb. 
$ 1 . 00 . 
Large Rouen. Grows to a 
large size and keeps well. 
Pkt. 10c, oz. 35c, Vi lb. 
$ 1 . 00 . 
Martynia 
One ounce will plant 100 hills. 
Sow in the open ground in May, and thin out the plants 
to 2 or 3 feet apart, or a few seeds may be sown in a hot¬ 
bed and afterward transplanted. 
Proboscidea. Pkt. 10c, oz. 50c. 
Leek 
