A fine crop of Schell’s Strain New York No. 515 Lettuce grown by Mr. Willard Arney (at right), Pennsylvania. Out of 
X pound of seed he set out 9,500 plants, of which 9,200 were perfect marketable heads. He received from 80 cts. to $ 1.20 per doz. 
It certainly pays to plant Schell’s Quality Seeds. 
LETTUCE 
HOW TO GROW LETTUCE. To grow head Lettuce early, sow the seed in 
February or March in boxes or flats or in hot-beds in close rows. When an inch 
or more high, transplant to other flats or coldframe. Set plants about 2 inches 
apart each way. From there set out in the garden as soon as the soil is warm, 
placing the plants 6 to 8 inches apart in rows 12 inches apart. Where there are no 
hot-beds or flats, sow the seed outside when weather permits and transplant outside. For loose-leaf or cutting Lettuce, sow the 
seed either broadcast or in rows; make sowings every 2 weeks for Lettuce all summer, and cut as it comes. Sowing in rows is 
best, for then seed can be covered and plants cultivated. One ounce will produce about 2,000 plants. 
Giant Crystal Head Lettuce. f a ° r ™ s the ‘ h d * 
of all Lettuces, crisp and tender; very fine for early 
summer. Soil where there is an abundance of moisture, 
properly drained, will produce enormous heads. Try 
it. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; V^lb. 45 cts.; lb. $1.50. 
Schell's Hot-Weather Head Lettuce. 
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.; *4lb. 75 cts.; lb. $2.50. 
Grand Rapids Lettuce. ™ s u j of th J,££ 
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.; %lb. 40 cts.; lb. $1.25; 
5 lbs. $5.75; 10 lbs. $10. 
Giant White Cos or Romaine 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.; V^lb. 45 cts.; lb. $1.50. 
Dark Green Cos. Same price as White. 
Brittle Ice. The heads are tightly folded, blanch to a silvery 
white and are crisp and brittle. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; 
Xlb. so cts.; lb. $ 1 . 50 . 
Early White Cabbage. Close heads; fine flavor. Pkt. 5 cts.; 
oz. 15 cts.; Xlb. 40 cts.; lb. $ 1 . 25 . 
Wonderful or New York. (See page 21 .) 
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.; Xlb. 40 cts.; lb. $ 1 . 25 ; 5 lbs. $ 5 . 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. s cts.; oz. is 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. is cts.; Xlb. 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 ; s lbs. $5.75. 
Crisp as lee. Large handsome heads, solid, crisp, and tender. 
Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 30 cts.; Xlb. 85 cts.; lb. $ 2 . 50 . 
Hanson. Large head; crimped leaf. Everybody should grow it. 
Fine for market during the summer months. Pkt. 5 cts.; 
oz. is cts.; Xlb. 40 cts.; lb. $ 1 . 25 . 
Prizebead. Large, loose heads tinged with brown. Pkt. 5 cts.; 
oz. is cts.; Xlb. 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. s cts.; oz. is cts.; Xlb. 40 cts.; lb. $ 1 . 25 . 
W/itl tPY T pftllPP A variety for sowing in the fall for 
vv ulit: 1 w i n t er i n g 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.; Vilb. 75 cts.; lb. $2. 
^rho11\ t^rpnrh-T-fonrl 1 otfuro Among its many desirable qualities are earliness —it is ready for 
_ ——I market a week to ten days ahead of Big Boston when sown at the 
same time; quality and appearance —it produces a beautiful, attractive, uniform, compact head of light rich 
green, silvery white inside and of unexcelled quality. A perfect shipper. Does not tip-burn easily; many ex¬ 
haustive tests under normal and under unfavorable growing conditions have proved it far more resistant to 
tip-burn than any other Lettuce. This is due to the nature of this variety, which develops unusual hardiness as 
the plants begin to head. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; V^lb. 75 cts.; lb. $2.50; 10 lbs. $22.50. 
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