ALLEN'S NURSERIES, GENEVA, OHIO 
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BLACK SEEDED SIMPSON 
ICEBERG LETTUCE 
Herbs 
Lettuce 
We take great pains in having Lettuce Seed pure and 
all plants showing a difference are taken out. We believe 
that market gardeners will make no mistake in giving our 
seed a trial. It is fresh and ready to start like all of 
our “Guaranteed Seeds.” 
Prices on all varieties of Lettuce: 1/3 oz., 5c; 1 oz., 10c; 
lb., 30c; 1 lb., $1.00. 
BIG BOSTON, SELECTED STOCK. With gardeners who 
ship north, many of whom plant our seeds exclusively, 
this is the most popular; the best early, large heading 
sort, a valuable first early. Plants are vigorous, mature 
heads of bright green leaves which are very tender. 
BLACK SEEDED SIMPSON. This is not a Head Lettuce, 
but spreads a mass of curled leaves around over the 
ground. It is excellent and a favorite with. many. 
EARLY PRIZE HE AD. This old standard variety is still 
the best of the large, thin-leaved, clustering sorts for 
the home garden, but is not a good kind to ship a long 
distance as the leaves are so tender they are easily 
spoiled in handling. The leaves are very crimped, bright 
green tinged with brownish red, and are exceedingly 
tender, crisp and sweet, forming a large loose head. 
Sweet and Medicinal 
Supply limited on account of War. 
No garden is complete without herbs for medic¬ 
inal and culinary purposes. Cut just before they 
arc in full blopm. Dry quickly in the shade and 
pack closely in tight boxes. 
Anise. Seeds aromatic and medicinal. Pkt., 15c. 
Dili. Seed aromatic. Pkt., 10c. 
Fennel, Sweet. Seeds aromatic. Pkt., 15c. 
Marjoram. Used for seasoning. Pkt., 15c. 
Sage. Seasoning and medicinal. Pkt., 10c. 
Tliyme. Seasoning and medicinal. Pkt., 15c. 
Wormwood. Medicinal. Pkt., 10c. 
GRAND RAPIDS, ASHTABULA STRAIN. This strain of 
Lettuce has been famous in all the leading cities for its 
crisp appearance after its long shipments; rapid growth 
in greenhouse or hotbed makes it the highest sought 
after by all growers of Lettuce. Our strain is 99 per 
cent pure and is being used by leading greenhouse men. 
HANSON. Probably the largest variety in cultivation, 
a rapid grower, crisp and tender. Stands a long season 
without becoming tough. 
ICEBERG. Very solid, compact heads. Fine flavor and 
crisp, one of the best headed varieties. From what we 
have seen of this we believe there is none better. 
MAY KING. One of the first to mature for the table and 
a good one. 
NEW YORK. Crisp and dark green. One of the earliest 
sorts, ranks better than Big Boston. This Lettuce is one 
of the very best to grow for home gardens. A new 
sort, but we are offering in a limited amount. 
SIMPSON EARLY CURLED. Does not head, but forms 
a compact mass of curly leaves of yellowish green color. 
It matures early, generally grown in cold frames and 
■ as an outside crop. *■ 
MIXED LETTUCE SEED. So as to give variety. 
Prices Quoted Are Postage Paid; Guaranteed Safe Arrival to Your Mail Box.) 
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Hamilton, Ohio. 
Allen’s Nursery: 
Dear Sirs: 
I received trees 
4-6-’40, and I am 
very proud of them. 
They equal trees 
that agents sell to 
people around here, 
costing them three 
or four times more 
than what I had to 
pay you for mine. 
Wishing you a 
prosperous year. 
Oather B. Smith. 
DILL 
