F. W. BOLGIANO & CO., INC., Washington, D. C. 
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LETTUCE —Early Varieties 
One Ounce Will Sow 200 Feet of Drill 
4 to 5 Lbs. to Sow One Acre in Drills 
CULTURE. Lettuce belongs in every garden, whether 
large or small. It is easy to grow, and grows to perfection in 
a rich, moist, cool soil. Sow the seed in hotbeds in February 
or March, transplant into a sheltering border with a southern 
exposure. For successive crops sowing may be made in the 
open ground as early as the spring opens and continuing un¬ 
til July. From 40 to 60 days are required to bring the crop 
to maturity. Always thin out well, or the plants will not 
be strong. When wanted as a cut salad, sow seed thickly in 
rows or broadcast. 
58. Big Boston (Special Stock). (58 days.) Big, 
compact, tender and crisp, creamy-white heads. Whether 
grown in the open ground for summer and fall use, or in 
Bolgiano’s May King Lettuce 
frames for spring, it invariably gives both grower and user 
the utmost satisfaction, producing during all seasons, under 
ordinary favorable conditions, splendid, large, buttery-yellow 
heads, packed with thoroughly blanched leaves, crisp, tender 
and sweet. Although “Big Boston” is one of the best large- 
heading midsummer lettuces, it is also particularly adapted 
for late fall culture. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; Vi lb. 35 cts.; lb. 
$ 1 . 00 , postpaid. 
120. Unrivalled (White Boston). (55 days.) A val¬ 
uable variety. Early in maturing, a little earlier than Big 
Boston which it resembles in appearance and size of head. 
Pale green color shading to creamy white at the center of 
the head which is formed of closely wrapped, crisp leaves, 
Succeeds at all seasons. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; Vi lb. 40 
cts.; lb. $1.35, postpaid. 
98. Early May King. (55 days.) Plants are of quick 
growth, practically all head and extremely handsome. From 
early spring plantings in the open ground they grow quickly 
to a diameter of 6 to 7 inches, with the broad, light-green 
outer leaves folding closely about the round solid head; in 
cool weather the edges of these outer leaves are lightly 
tinged with brown. The inner leaves (practically the en¬ 
tire head) are blanched into a rich golden yellow and 
have a specially fine, rich buttery flavor. The round solid 
heads are so firmly folded that they can be shipped to dis¬ 
tant market and arrive in good condition. We recommend 
repeated plantings of this fine early variety in the spring, 
and again during August and September for fall use. Pkt. 
10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; V\ lb. 35 cts.; lb. $1.00, postpaid. 
146. Golden Queen. (55 days.) One of the best first 
extra early head Lettuce for either open ground or frame cul¬ 
ture, and a good forcer; medium size, solid, golden yellow 
heads, crisp and tender. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; Vi lb. 65 
cts.; lb. $2.00, postpaid. 
Bolgiano’s Special Stock Big Boston 
Loosehead, Cutting Varieties 
199. Early Curled Simpson, or Silesia. (40 
days.) A standard old favorite. Produces early clusters 
of crisp golden leaves of fine quality. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 
15 cts.; Vi lb. 30 cts.; lb. $ 1 . 00 , postpaid. 
297. Black-Seeded Simpson. (45 days.) Recom¬ 
mended both for home and market gardens. The golden 
yellow curly leaves are crisp, tender and mild. Pkt. 
10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; Vi lb. 30 cts.; lb. $ 1 . 00 , postpaid. 
For best results, sow your seed accurately with 
a Planet Jr. Seeder. It saves time. It saves 
work. It saves seed. 
(See Page 63.) 
PLEASE REMEMBER 
“Best in Garden” Varieties 
These do not in every case represent our latest 
introductions, but they do represent those varie¬ 
ties that stand out conspicuously in any garden 
as the “Best in the Garden.” You are playing 
safe by planting liberally of these varieties. 
Be Sure to Try Our Special Stock Big Boston Lettuce 
