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ALNEER BROTHERS RELIABLE SEEDS, ROCKFORD, ILL 
Big Boston 
Bigr Boston Grows to enormous size, well-grown heads measuring 
s from 10 to 12 inches across. During the cool weather 
it heads particularly well, forming a tightly folded heart which consists 
of beautifully blanched, tender, and juicy leaves. The color of the heart 
is a light golden yellow. Big Boston is crisp, juicy, and distinctly but¬ 
tery. A valuable variety for the home gardener as well as for the 
market grower who realizes the advantages of growing quality varieties. 
Pkt. 7c, oz. 15c, i/ 4 lb. 3Sc, V 2 lb. 60c, lb. $1.00. 
AVrtnrlfOffill «*• New Yn*-k Forms dense heads of bright green 
vyonaerrui or new lorx leaves that make it very con¬ 
spicuous in the garden. The leaves are crisp, tender and juicy, qual¬ 
ities that will recommend it either for salads or garnishing. While one 
of the earliest of the early, it endures the heat of summer as well, if 
not better, than any other variety. It certainly is a valuable sort, and 
is bound to win the favor of ail who plant and cultivate it, either for 
home or market use. Pkt. 7c, oz. 15c, Vi lb- 40c, V 2 lb, 70c, lb. $1.20. 
New York No. 12 This selection from the original New York 
Lettuce represents a marked improvement 
over the popular older type. This variety has proved to be well adapted 
for growing successfully along the Atlantic coast and in the Eastern 
portion of the United States generally. It is remarkable for its uniform¬ 
ity, large size, sureness of heading, and attractive appearance. The 
heart of the tightly folded head is a beautiful white. White seeded. 
Pkt. 10c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 45c, Vi lb. 80c, lb. $1.40. 
Improved Han¬ 
son 
Heads large, solid. 
tender, crisp, and 
of fine flavor ; one of the 
best in cultivation. Pkt. 
5c, oz. 12c, Vi lb. 30c, 
y 2 lb. 50c, lb. 90c. 
Iceberg Lettuce 
Iceberg' The l ar ® e curly leaves which cover 
5 the outside of the solid heads are 
a bright light green; they have small indents 
which hold the dewdrops and are thus kept 
fresh. Pkt. 5c, oz. 12c, Vi lb. 30c, y 2 lb. 50c, 
California All Heart Its shape 
is very 
distinct, heading up like a pointed cab¬ 
bage and' almost as solid; of a pretty 
light green shade, a'most white, rich and 
buttery in flavor. It grows rapidly and is 
equally valuable for both spring and sum¬ 
mer use. Pkt. 5c, oz. 12c, y 4 lb. 30c, 
y 2 lb. 50c, lb. 90c. 
Tmmen<;ifv Of enormous size, prob- 
y ably the largest known 
variety; very solid heading, crisp, deliciotis 
and of superb quality; will withstand 
very warm weather and remain crisp 
and tender. Pkt. 5c, oz. 12c, Vi lb. 30c, 
A most beautiful sort. 
The heads are solid, of 
immense size. The glossy leaves are thick, 
nicely crimped and curled, very tender 
and brittle. Pkt. 5c, oz. 12c, Vi lb. 30c, 
y 2 lb. 50c, lb. 90c. 
CRISP-HEAD 
JLettuce 
May ICing A large light green heading lettuce o 
. & excellent quality and desirable for grow 
ing either under glass or outdoors. It is extremely hard; 
and very quick growing. The plants grow six to sevei 
inches in diameter with the outer leaves folded closel; 
forming the plant into a solid head. Pkt. 7c, oz. 15c, V 
lb. 38c, y 2 lb. 60c, lb. $1.00. 
Giant Crystal 
Head A new Euro ‘ 
pean sort; one 
of the finest ever intro¬ 
duced. A head variety 
and very large. It re¬ 
mains a long time in 
eatable condition. Pkt. 
7c, oz. 15c, Vi lb. 30c, 
y 2 lb. 50c, lb. 90c. 
California Cream 
Butter 
A head lettuce of fine 
flavor; stands summer 
heat best; is crisp and 
tender. Pkt. 5c, oz. 12c, 
Vi lb. 30c, y 2 lb. 50c, lb. 
90c. 
Culture: Sow as early in spring as ground can be worked, in rows 
not less than 15 inches apart, covering seed not over V 2 inch deep. 
For succession, plant every three weeks. For best head lettuce, 
start indoors in early spring and transplant outside. One ounce 
for 200 feet of drill. About 2,000 seeds to the packet. 
Lettuce 
