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DESIRABLE VARIETIES OF LETTUCE 
Perfected Imperial 
A grand Improved Imperial or Improved 
Los Angeles. A variety brought to perfection 
by a California grower and is one of the best 
shippers and sellers grown. Heads large. 
Pkt. 6 c; 2 pkts. 10c; oz. 18c; *4 lb. 50e 
lb. $1.75. 
Grand Rapids 
For greenhouse forcing this variety un¬ 
doubtedly stands at the head of the list, be¬ 
ing of quick growth, hardy, little liable to rot 
and remaining in condition several days after 
being fit to cut. The plant is upright anil 
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 variety will stand shipping long dis¬ 
tances better than most sorts. It is a very 
attractive variety and is desirable for gar¬ 
nishing. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; V5 lb. 35c; lb. $ 1 . 00 . 
California Cream Butter 
Also called Royal Summer Cabbage and 
Herman Butter. Dark green, round, thick 
leaves forming a very solid, round head, 
which stands a long time without running U> 
seed. Outer leaves spotted brown, inner ones 
blanched to a rich yellow. Exceedingly rich, 
buttery, sweet and nutty in flavor. Pkt. 5c; 
oz. 15c; V* lb. 40c; lb. $1.10. 
Early Prize Head 
Popular Everywhere — Tinged Red 
This popular sort forms a loose head of 
reddish-brown tinged leaves which are crin¬ 
kled and of unsurpassed flavor. This sort is 
grown as much or more than any other and 
is popular everywhere. For an all around 
garden sort for home use it has no superior. 
Exceedingly tender, crisp and sweet at all 
stages of growth. One of the best. Pkt. 5c; 
oz. 15c; % lb. 35c; lb. $1.10. 
Black Seeded Simpson 
One of the most desirable summer lettuces. 
The plant is compact and forms n large cab¬ 
bage-like head which remains in condition 
longer than most heading sorts. The outer 
leaves are bright yellowish green, broad, 
somewhat crumpled and frilled at edge and 
with distinctive midrib. The inner leaves are 
white, very crisp and sweet. This thin-leaved; 
curly tight-heading sort is very extensively 
used for the kitchen garden ns well as mar¬ 
ket, Pkt. 5c; oz. I5c; V* lb. 35c; lb. $ 1 . 10 . 
Way ahead Lettuce 
Wayahead is one of the earliest, one of the 
largest, one of the sweetest and one of the 
best keeping sorts ever grown. Makes a fine 
large, handsome head either for extra early 
or late. Thousands think it has no equal. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 9c; oz, I5c; V\ lh. 40c; 
H>. $1.10. 
Hanson Lettuce 
One of the best for sowing outdoors where 
an exceedingly tender leaf 19 desired and for 
those markets which demand a very large, 
loose, clustering sort. The color is an attrac¬ 
tive light yellowish green. It is used also for 
growing under glass or in frames. The leaves 
are ruffled and blistered and even the larger 
outer ones are very tender. This curly and 
thin-leaved, bunching variety is uniformly at¬ 
tractive and remains of excellent quality a 
very long time. Pkt. 5c: oz. 15c; *4 lb. 30c; 
lb. $ 1 . 00 . 
D. S. C. Perfection 
About the same as New York. Wonderful. 
Los Angeles or Dark Green Iceberg 
This beautiful, large, cabbage head Lettuce 
is one of the largest grown, producing heads 
10 to 15 inches in diameter and weighing 1 
to 2 pounds each. The outer leaves are a 
rich, deep green, but the inner ones blanch 
out a beautiful creamy white and is very 
tender and of delicious flavor. A strong, 
robust grower, resisting the heat of summer 
and very slow to run to seed. This is a grand 
Lettuce for shipping, heads command a ready 
sale and good price. Pkt. 5c; M» oz. 10c: 
oz. 18c; *4 lb. 45c; lb. $1.25. 
Mixed Lettuce Seed 
All above mixed. Gives you Lettuce from 
early till late. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; *4 lb. 25c: 
lb. 85c. 
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Iceberg Lettuce 
Heads large, hard and handsome and of the 
finest flavor. Very early and of a beautiful 
light green. Inside leaves are strong, arched 
and blanch up crisp and white without any 
bitterness. For all ar >und home sort this has 
no superior. Pkt. 5c; oz. I2c; V* lb. 35c: 
lb. $ 1 . 00 . 
Big Boston Lettuce 
This market variety is very popu'ar for 
outdoor culture and is also in demand as a 
compact, large heading, forcing sort. The 
plants are large, very hardy and vigorous. 
The leaves are broad, comparatively smooth 
but wavy at the edge. The head slightly 
tinged with reddish brown. The inner leaves 
blanch to an attractive greenish white, tinged 
with light yellow. It heads up under cold 
weather conditions better than most other 
varieties. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c: 2 ozs. 25c; 1 4 
lb. 40c: lb. $1.35. 
White Big Boston 
A Lettuce similar to the famous Big Bos¬ 
ton but altogether free from the reddish 
tinge on the outer foliage. The outer leaves 
are of medium size, of bright green color, 
enclosing the whitish green head. The heart 
is tightly folded, of a bright creamy yellow 
color, and a tasty, sweet and crisp flavor.' A 
great favorite with many growers and home 
gardeners. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; *4 lb. 45c. 
TOPZOL 
NON-POISONOUS 
Rat and Mouse Killer 
Guaranteed to Kill Rats and Mice 
Guaranteed to Kill Nothing Else 
Harmless to Man. Domestic Animals. 
Baby Chicks, Poultry Dogs or Cats. 
But Kills Rats and Mice Quick. 
TOPZOL contains no deadly poison 
and can be used with assured safety 
around the Home, Barn. Poultry 
House. Warehouse or any Rat or 
Mouse infested building. 2 oz. can 
50c. 
White Curled Endive 
White Curled is a finely curled, beautiful 
variety with yellow leaf ribs ; can be used 
without blanching. Pkt. 4c; oz. 10c: *4 lb. 
30c; lb. 95c. 
Broad Leaved 
Batavian Endive 
The leaves are large and broad, having the 
edges slightly cut. It can be blanched, but 
is more generally used to cook like Spinach 
or as flavoring for soups, stews, etc. Called 
Escarolle in the South. -Pkt. 5c; oz. 15r; 
OKRA — White Velvet 
Pods long, smooth and velvety white. Pick 
pods while young and tender and use in soups 
and stews. Very productive. Pkt. 5c; oz. 
He: % lb. 20c; lb. 60c. 
Perkins Mammoth Long Pod 
Pods shoot out from the stalk within 8 
inches of the ground. . Pods are an intense 
green color, 9 to 10 inehfes long and do not 
get hard. It is much sought by csnnAs. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 9c; »/ 4 lb. 20c; lb. 65c. 
Fine Curled Cress 
Curled same as Parsley; makes a popular 
fragrant and refreshing salad. Also called 
Peppergrass. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c: V, lb. 20c; 
lb. 60c. 
Water Cress 
One of the best, hardy spring salads. , Will 
grow aiong living streams of water. Increases 
rapidly and needs no care. Pkt. 5c: V4 oz. 
10c; oz. 30c. 
THRIFT GARDEN 
I f you arc not sure about your needs for a 
home garden, we recommend the Thrift. 
Garden on page M7. 14 packets for 50c. 
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