LETTUCE—Continued 
EMERSON’S SPECIAL NEW YORK . pkt. lOf^; oz. 40^^; ^4 lb. $1.25; 1 lb. $4.50 
One of the best New York types of lettuce. Matures a head in a week to 10 days quicker 
than the old New York and is of greater uniformity. Usually two cuttings clears the 
field. Well adapted to mid-season maturity as it stands the heat well. A most attractive 
sort; wonderful table quality. Marketable heads, 77 days. 
BIG BOSTON . . . . . . . . pkt. 10^; oz. 30?^; ^Ib. 90^; 1 lb. $3.00 
A widely grown heading variety large in size and very hardy. Of cabbage head type with 
smooth, light green leaves and heart brittle and buttery in color. An especially good 
shipper and good for forcing or outdoor planting. Marketable heads, 75 days. 
WHITE BOSTON OR UNRIVALLED . pkt. 10^; oz. 30?i; ^ lb. 90^^; 1 lb. $3.00 
Similar to white seeded Big Boston but leaves are lighter green and free from brown tint. 
Buttery yellow heads. Marketable heads, 76 days. 
BLACK SEEDED TENNISBALL. . . pkt. lO^ii; oz. 30(i; %lb. OOjii; 1 lb. $3.00 
One of the five most widely used varieties. A cabbage head, medium size, medium green 
type. One of the best for open air culture. Quality butterj'- and brittle; delicious flavor. 
Marketable heads, 72 days. 
EARLY CURLED SIMPSON .... pkt. 10^; oz. 25?^; % lb. 85^; 1 lb. $3.00 
A popular, early, non-heading sort. Large, compact, curly, yellowish-green leaves. 
A quick-growing hardy variety. Marketable heads, 45 days. 
PRIZE HEAD.pkt. lOfi; oz. 25^; ^ lb. 85?i; 1 lb. $3.00 
A curled, crisp, non-heading variety of medium size. Matures early with crumpled 
highly frilled edged leaves. Marketable heads, 47 days. 
IMPROVED HANSON.. pkt. lO^i; oz. 25^^; % lb. 85^^; 1 lb. $3.00 
Exceptionally large-headed curled strain with solid, well-blanched heart. A superior 
sort for delicate flavor. Marketable heads, 80 days. 
BOSTON FINE CURLED . . . . . pkt. lOyf; oz. 25^5; ^ lb. 85?^; 1 lb. $3.00 
One of the oldest varieties listed in America and probably the most curly or fringed sort 
of any variety. A crisp, non-heading lettuce of medium size and dark green color. Very 
early. Quality good. Marketable heads, 47 days. 
MAY KING. . pkt. lO^i; oz. 25^; %lb. 85^; 1 lb. $3.00 
One of the best for greenhouse forcing. Very hardy with fine heads of good quality. 
Hearts golden yellow. A fine shipper. Marketable heads, 63 days. 
BOSTON MARKET. . . . ... pkt. 10^; oz. 25^; %lb. 85^; 1 lb. $3.00 
Also known as White Seeded Tennisball. Distinctly a forcing variety with medium¬ 
sized, solid, round head. Interior buttery golden. One of the oldest American varieties. 
Marketable heads, 70 days. 
PARIS WHITE COS ...... pkt. 10^; oz. 25?^; %lb. 85)^; 1 lb. $3.00 
The most popular sort of romaine lettuce for all around use. The long, yellow leaves 
should be tied up for a few days to facilitate blanching. Crisp, sweet, tender and of 
excellent flavor. We recommend no other. Marketable heads, 66 days. 
BLACK SEEDED SIMPSON . . . . pkt. 10^; oz. 25^; % lb. 85^; 1 lb. $3.00 
A fine, loose-headed sort with light green crumpled leaves. Early, hardy, dependable. 
Marketable heads, 46 days. 
GRAND RAPIDS . . . ..... . pkt. 10?i; oz. 25^; %lb. 85^^; 1 lb. $3.00 
One of the most loose-leaved varieties. Excellent for early planting outside or greenhouse 
forcing. Stands high temperatures well. Forms a compact bunch of light green leaves 
handsomely frilled at the edges. Excellent for home gardens. Marketable heads, 43 days. 
You are invited to visit our Beverly, Mass., mill at 70 Park Street when in that 
vicinity. Here you can see Emerson's complete line of seeds and fertilizers. This is a 
co-operative plan for the benefit of local dealers as well as for your help and information. 
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