SEED CATALOGUE. 1939 
Vegetable Seeds 61 
LETTUCE 
Seed for the first outdoor crop is usually sown in hotbeds in February 
or March, and the seedlings transplanted to the garden in April, 8 to 
12 inches apart, in rows ILij feet apart. For a succession until frost, sow 
in drills in the open ground at intervals of two or three weeks, and thin 
the plants to stand 8 inches apart. For plants to force in hotbeds from 
November until spring, sow seed in hotbeds in the fall. 
One ounce of seed should produce about 2,500 plants 
CABBAGE or HEADING VARIETIES 
AIIL i One of the best for spring or summer use; large heads, 
Allneart. decided buttery flavor. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; Mlb. 75 cts. 
p , This is a fine forcing variety for coldframes during the 
DOStOn. winter months, as it produces heads of very large size 
and succeeds better in a cooler temperature than most forcing strains. 
It heads well also in the open ground during cool weather of spring 
and fall. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; J-^Ib. 75 cts. 
Big 
n *. /I J\ By far the most heat-resisting sort 
Dig DOStOn { lmprOV6Q ) . of this type. The plants are of a uni¬ 
formly darker shade of green, grow more compactly and stand several 
days longer before running to seed than other strains of Big Boston. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 30 cts.; }^lb. 90 cts. 
BOSTON MARKET. A well-known forcing sort, producing solid heads 
of medium light green leaves, crisp and compact. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 
20 cts.; J^Ib. 60 cts. 
CALIFORNIA CREAM BUTTER (Royal Summer Cabbage). One Big Boston Lettuce 
of the best summer varieties; forms fine, large, solid heads of excellent 
quality. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; }4Ib. 60 cts. 
Cos or Romaine Lettuce 
ICEBERG. A beautiful Lettuce, with large, curly leaves of a bright light green, with a 
very slight reddish tinge at the edges. Handsome heads, unusually solid because of 
the natural tendency of the large, strong leaves to turn in, which also causes thorough 
blanching. Crisp, tender, and fine flavor. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; J^Ib. 60 cts. 
M~y ff irt0 This handsome, extremely early, compact-heading Lettuce is very 
* fine for forcing use. Heads medium-sized and of excellent quality. 
Outer leaves light yellowish green, tinged reddish brown when mature. Hearts 
blanch to golden yellow, tender and buttery. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; }4\b. 75c. 
MIGNONETTE. Small, compact heads; leaves slightly curled; edges tinted 
brown. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; J^Ib. 75 cts. 
The color is dark green, with white interior; 
the heads are large, with curled outer leaves. 
Popular kind for summer. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; }t£lb. 75 cts. 
New York or Wonderful. 
Salamander ^ variety which stands the hot weather remarkably well. Sala- 
* mander forms a large, compact, light green plant, the broad, 
thick, somewhat crumpled and closely overlapping leaves blanching the inner 
ones to perfection. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; }^lb. 60 cts. 
UNRIVALED. A popular sort for coldframes and for early spring and fall planting. 
Resembles Big Boston, but does not turn red. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; }4^b. 75 cts. 
WAYAHEAD. The earliest and surest heading of all early Lettuce. Outer leaves 
are light green; heart is a rich buttery yellow. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; /4lb. 75 cts. 
COS or ROMAINE LETTUCE 
A distinct, upright-growing type of Lettuce. The long, narrow leaves need to be tied rather 
loosely together several days before they are cut for use. 
TRIANON COS or ROMAINE. A self-blanching Cos Lettuce, very crisp and tender, and of 
excellent flavor. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; MIb. 75 cts. 
KINGSHOLM COS. Forms long, firm, upright plants with narrow leaves which are crisp and 
refreshing, withstanding the summer heat. Light green in color and a very reliable variety for 
late use. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; )4\b. 75 cts. 
CURLED or CUTTING LETTUCE 
This type does not form compact heads, but large masses of curly, crisp leaves, which are 
practically everbearing, as the plants keep growing after leaves are picked. 
EARLY CURLED SIMPSON. A splendid curly-leaved sort; loose heads and very tender. Pkt. 
10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; %lb. 60 cts. 
GRAND RAPIDS. Produces crisp, tender green leaves, richly curled. Superb for forcing or 
outdoor culture. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; }^lb. 60 cts. 
BLACK-SEEDED SIMPSON. One of the best of the loose-leaved varieties. Withstands heat 
and drought. Finely fringed leaves. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; J^Ib. 60 cts. 
LEEK 
A splendid vegetable for flavoring soups and stews; used in the same manner as onions, but of 
a milder and more agreeable flavor. Leek is hardy and easily cultivated. Sow very early in the 
spring, in drills 6 inches apart; thin out to 2 inches apart in the row. Draw earth up as they grow. 
GIANT CARENTAN. The favorite market variety. Large thick stem; mild flavor. Pkt. 10 cts.; 
J^oz. 20 cts.; oz. 30 cts.; }4lb. $1. 
PriTofalror (Imported seed.) Of immense size, thick, pure white stems, and green, narrow, 
I iIZclaKci. erect leaves; mild and very tender. Pkt. 15 cts.; F£oz. 30 cts.; oz. 50 cts. 
SELECTED MUSSELBURGH. (Imported seed.) A splendid selection of this popular variety; 
grows to large size, and is recommended for exhibition. Pkt. 15 cts.; Hoz. 30 cts.; oz. 50 cts. 
Prizetaker Leek 
