WISEMAN-DOWNS CO., INC. - 34 E. PRATT ST. - BALTIMORE, MD. 
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LETTUCE 
CULTURE.—Lettuce seed germinates very quickly and 
may be planted as soon as the ground is workable in the 
early Spring. The seed should be sown in rows about 18 
inches apart, covering not more than ^ inch deep. The 
loose leaf type may be thinned to an inch or so apart as 
soon as a few leaves are formed, and when large enough for 
the table, they may be thinned as used. Lettuce to be at its 
best, should be grown as rapidly as possible; hence the soil 
should be made as rich and friable as possible by liberal 
manuring and thorough preparation. For Winter, sow under 
glass from November to February and thin out as necessary 
to prevent crowding. Keep a moderate heat and give all the 
light and air possible. One ounce will produce about 2,000 
plants. 
BIG BOSTON 
75 Days. Popular for outdoor culture; also much in de¬ 
mand as a compact, large-heading, forcing sort. Plants large, 
very hardy and vigorous. Leaves broad, comparatively 
smooth, but wavy at edge, thin, very hard and crisp. Color 
bright light green, the head slightly tinged with reddish- 
brown. Pkt. 10c, oz. 15c, 34 lb. 30c, lb. $1.00. 
NEW YORK or WONDERFUL 
80 Days. The outstanding shipping variety, commonly 
called Iceberg by the produce trade. A large, globe shaped, 
curled, heading lettuce with dark green leaves of a very 
thick texture. Heads are well blanched, sweet and of ex¬ 
cellent quality. The seed we offer is of a special strain and 
is noted for large size heads. Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, 34 lb. 50c, lb. 
$1.50. 
WHITE BOSTON OR UNRIVALLED 
76 Days. This new variety differs from the regular Big 
Boston as it does not have the red tinge on the edge of leaves. 
Suitable for planting in early Spring or Fall. Leaves are of a 
greenish white, very large handsome heads. Pkt. 10c, oz. 
20c, 34 lb. 50c, lb. $1.50. 
GRAND RAPIDS 
43 Days. The plant is upright and forms a loose cluster of 
large, thin, bright green leaves, savoyed, finely crimped at 
edges. The leaves do not wilt quickly after cutting so that 
the variety will stand shipping long distances better than 
most sorts. Very attractive and desirable for garnishing. 
Pkt. 10c, oz. 15c, 34 ib. 40c, lb. $1.25. 
SIMPSON’S EARLY CURLED 
45 Days. _ Leaves light green, slightly frilled and much 
blistered, crisp, sweet and tender. Especially adapted for 
sowing thickly and cutting when the plants are young. 
Pkt. 10c, oz. 15c, 34 lb. 40c, lb. $1.25. 
W. D. CO.’S SUMMER HEADER 
76 Days. Will stand the summer heat better than most 
sorts, and will make beautiful solid heads. Leaves are of a 
beautiful green and are very tender and buttery. Pkt. 10c, 
oz. 15c, 34 lb. 40c, lb. $1.25. 
ALL SEASONS 
76 Days. One of the best year round lettuces suitable for 
planting in Spring, Summer, or Fall. Stand the heat well. 
Heads green, with inner leaves of golden yellow. Pkt. 10c. 
oz. 15c, 34 Jb. 30c, lb. $1.00. 
MAY KING 
63 Days. A handsome, extremely early, compact, cv.bbage 
or heading variety, forming very firm heads of mediurn size 
and excellent quality. Color light yellowish-green, tinged 
with reddish-brown when mature. Inner leaves blanch rich 
golden yellow; very tender and buttery. Pkt. 10c, oz. 15c, 
]4 lb. 30c, lb. $1.00. 
ROMAINE or PARIS WHITE COS 
66 Days. Cos Lettuce is distinct in having long, narrow, 
spoonshaped leaves, folding into loose, sugar loaf-shaped 
heads, which blanch better by having the outer leaves drawn 
about them and tied. Pkt. 10c, oz. 15c, 34 Ib. 30c, lb. $1.00 
DEFIANCE 
75 Days. This sort stands the Summer heat better than 
any other. Forms very large and firm heads. Pkt. 10c, oz. 15c. 
3i lb. 40c, lb. $1.25. 
NEW YORK No. 515 IMPROVED 
75 Days. An early variety well adapted to summer and 
early fall production; resistant to tip burn. Heads medium 
large, compact, attractive. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, 34 lb. 60c, 
lb. $2.00. 
ICEBERG 
82 Days. Very popular market garden variety for this 
vicinity. Heads large, hard, crumpled, white inside, crisp. 
Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, 34 lb. 50c, lb. $1.50. 
To Have a Good Garden, You Must Plant Good Seeds 
