14 VEGETABLE SEEDS 
The /. W. Scott Company, Pittsburgh, Pa, 
LETTUCE 
By starting seed for the first crop in the hotbed or in flats in 
the nouse in February or early March, and by carefully choosing 
varieties which will furnish a succession of crops in the garden, 
one may have fresh Lettuce for the table from May to November. 
Make the first sowing outdoors as soon as the ground can be put 
in shape, making the seed-bed as fine and mellow as possible. 
Scatter the seed in shallow furrows at least 15 inches apart, and 
cover lightly. As soon as the plants are big enough, thin them 
out to stand 3 to 4 inches apart. Then, when they begin to touch 
each other in the row, use alternate plants, leaving 8 to 12 inches, 
depending on variety, for the remainder to develop. Cultivate 
constantly. 
Loose-leaved Varieties 
Black-Seeded Simpson. ★ The plants are large, with broad, 
beautifully crumpled and frilled leaves, light green in color and 
of good quality. Stands more heat than others of its class. 
Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., J4ib. 45 cts., lb. $1.25. 
Early Curled Simpson. Early, medium large, with yellowish 
green, crumpled and frilled leaves of excellent quality. Pkt. 
10 cts., oz. 20 cts., 34^1b. 50 cts., lb. $1.25. 
Golden Curled. A handsome, loose-heading Lettuce with green¬ 
ish yellow, crinkled and frilled leaves. Medium size; crisp and 
tender. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., 341b. 50 cts., lb. $1.50. 
Grand Rapids. ★ An extremely early variety good for first 
spring crop in the garden; also grown in greenhouses for winter 
market. The plants are large and handsome, with bright green, 
curled and crinkled leaves. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., 341b. 50 
cts., lb. $1.25. 
Ohio Grand Rapids. Like Grand Rapids except that the foliage 
is darker green, not so tender and will stand more abuse in 
handling. One of the best forcing varieties. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 
25 cts., 341b. 75 cts., lb. $2. 
Prizehead. A quick-growing sort with broad, crumpled, frilled, 
green leaves, tinged red on outside; crisp and sweet. Pkt. 
10 cts., oz. 20 cts., 341b. 50 cts., lb. $1.25. 
Heading Varieties 
Big Boston. Large, compact heads of rich buttery quality, 
but will not ordinarily “head up’’ for the home-gardener unless 
it is started indoors or sown very early so as to mature before 
warm weather. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., 341b. 50 cts., lb. $1.50. 
Black-Seeded Big Boston, Similar to Big Boston, but a little 
coarser in growth and stands longer before going to seed. 
Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., 341b. 75 cts., lb. $2. 
New York or Wonderful Lettuce 
Black-seeded Simpson Lettuce 
HEADING VARIETIES, continued 
Brown Dutch. Very hardy. Head medium large, moderately 
firm, dark green, overlaid with bronze-red, yellowish inside, 
and of good quality. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., 341b. 75 cts., lb. $2. 
Grisp-As-Ice. Makes a solid head of medium size. Unusually 
hardy, it is desirable for fall sowing. The outer leaves are dark 
bronzy green, crumpled and heavy in texture; inner leaves 
creamy yellow, crisp and sweet. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 35 cts., 
341b. 90 cts., lb. $2.50. _ 
Iceberg. Outer leaves light green, tinged with brown at the 
edges; inner leaves white, crisp, firm and sweet. Pkt. 10 cts., 
oz. 20 cts., 341b. 50 cts., lb. $1.50. 
Improved Hanson. ★ The plants are of good size; outer leaves 
medium green, somewhat crinkled; inner leaves blanched white. 
A dependable summer Lettuce. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., 341b. 
45 cts., lb. $1.25. 
Large Summer Cabbage. The heads are large, quite solid, 
medium green in color, blanching to creamy yellow in the heart, 
and of fine quality. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., Mlb. 50 cts., lb. $1.50. 
May King. An early Butterhead Lettuce of superb quality, and 
an ideal sort for early spring planting. Solid heads of medium 
size, with light green outer leaves and rich golden yellow hearts. 
Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., 341b. 50 cts., lb. $1.50. 
New York, or Wonderful. ★ It grows slowly but makes a fine 
heavy head and remains in prime condition for several weeks. 
The outer leaves are dark green; the inner blanch to creamy 
white. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., ^Ib. 75 cts., lb. $2. 
White Boston. ★ Head of medium size and compact, with 
creamy yellow heart. Excellent quality. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 
cts., 341b- 75 cts., lb. $2. 
White Paris Cos, or Romaine. Cos Lettuce can be grown in 
the hottest weather and, when properly blanched, it is crisp, 
tender, and of excellent flavor. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., Mlb. 
50 cts., lb. $1.50. 
LEEK 
Sow the seed in shallow drills early in the spring and when the 
plants are about 5 inches high, transplant them 6 to 8 inches 
apart in rows, and cultivate frequently. At the time of trans¬ 
planting it is a good plan to cut back the plants about a third 
of their height. The stalks are best when blanched by drawing 
earth up around them. 
An ounce of seed will sow 150 feet of row; 4 pounds 
will produce sufficient plants for an acre 
Large London Flag. The hardiest and most generally cultivated 
variety. Broad stalks of strong flavor. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 
cts., 341b. 90 cts., lb. $2.50. 
Musselburg. Grows larger and is milder in flavor than the 
preceding. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts., ^Ib. 90 cts., lb. $2.50. 
★ WHEN IN DOUBT, ORDER THE STAR VARIETIES 
