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LETTUCE 
The smallest of home gardens can easily grow plenty of Lettuce. By making suc- 
cessive sowings and using the Lettuce as it is thinned, a supply can be had through- 
out the season. 
Lettuce seed germinates quickly and may be planted as soon as the ground can 
be prepared in the early spring. Sow seed in rows 15 to 18 inches apart, covering 
not more than one-half inch deep. 
To grow good head Lettuce, requires rich soil, plenty of moisture, and steady 
growth from the time the seeds are planted until the heads are ready to use. A 
check in growth from lack of nourishment or moisture usually means no head. 
The most satisfactory results come from growing Lettuce in cool weather. The 
plants should be thinned to 10 inches apart in the row and thorough cultivation 
given to keep down the weeds and conserve moisture. 
One ounce sows about 250 feet of row; 3 pounds for 1 acre. 

Curled or Loose-Leaved Varieties 
172 BLACK-SEEDED SIMPSON. The best sort for nearby markets and for home gardens on 
account of its superior quality. It forms a large, loose head, very bright green, nearly white and 
is exceedingly tender. Is largely used for forcing under glass and is a superior sort for earlier crop. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 15c; 14 Ihb., 40c. 
173 GRAND RAPIDS. Special forcing strain. The most popular variety for greenhouse forcing, 
especially for shipping. It is of quick growth, hardy and not liable to rot; remains in good condi- 
tion several days after being fit to cut. Plants are upright and uniform; leaves finely crumpled at 
the edges. It is the heaviest loose-headed sort, will stand shipping better and is a very attractive 
variety. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 15c; 144 lb., 40c. 
Grand Rapids 
Lettuce 
174 EARLY CURLED SIMPSON (White-Seeded). Makes a large, loose curled head similar to 
Black-Seeded Simpson. Particularly adapted for sowing thickly and cutting when the plants are 
young. Leaves light green, slightly frilled, much blistered, crisp, sweet and tender. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; %4 Ihb., 40c. 

175 EARLY CURLED SILESIA. An old and very popular variety which is probably the earliest 
and quickest sort grown. Plants loose, not quite so large as Black-Seeded Simpson. Popular for 
outside. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 15c; %4 lb., 40c. 
176 EARLY PRIZE HEAD. A large clustering, non-heading sort, most excellent for home gardens 
as it is very early. Leaves broad, crumpled, and frilled; outside leaves tinged red, inner leaves 
entirely green; very crisp. sweet and tender. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 14 lb., 40c. 
Cabbage or Heading Varieties 
178 ICEBERG. A beautiful Lettuce, with large, curly leaves of bright, light green, with a very 
slight reddish tint at the edges. Handsome heads, unusually solid because of the natural tendency 
of the large, strong leaves to turn in which also causes thorough blanching. Crisp, tender and fine 
flavor. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 15c; 14 1h., 45c. 
180 BIG BOSTON. This has long been a favorite sort with market gardeners and truck growers 
and in some sections is planted almost exclusively. It forms a large, compact head, forces well in 
frames and is thoroughly satisfactory for outdoor crops in the spring or very late head crops in the 
fall. Leaves are broad. comparatively smooth, color bright, light green. The heads are slightly 
tinged with reddish brown. Fkt., 10c; 0z., 15c; %4 lb., 45c. 
181 IMPROVED HANSON. A splendid summer heading sort and probably the most popular of its 
class in this section. The plants are compact, forming a large cabbage-like head which remains in 
good condition a long time. The outer leaves are yellowish green, somewhat crumpled with a large, 
distinctive mid-rib, the inner leaves white, sweet and tender. This variety is a little coarse in 
quality, but on account of its large size and general reliable summer heading qualities, is profitable 
and desirable for summer use. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 14 1hb., 45c. 
182 NEW YORE or WONDERFUL, This variety is raised in California and shipped to Eastern 
markets as “Iceberg.” Crisp, tender and free from bitterness. It produces immense heads, often 15 
to 16 inches across and weighing enormously. The interior is beautifully blanched, creamy white, 

Trianon Cos Lettuce crisp, tender and delicious. It is a very large, robust growing variety, rooting deeply, resisting hot 
dry weather, very slow to run to seed and a sure header under most 
Cos or Romaine Lettuce trying conditions. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 20c; %4 Ib., 60c. 
This type of Lettuce forms upright loose folding heads, and the inner 183 BIBB LETTUCE. A waxy head variety with very deep green 
leaves bleach white. Heads readily in almost any climate. outer leaves, bleaching to a rich yellowish green inside. Heads medium 
184 TRIANON COS. Makes a well-folded, cylindrical, medium green size, unusually crisp and tender, and of a distinct flavor. Very popular 
head. Interior pale greenish white. Smooth, crisp leaves. A distinct for family gardens, high class hotel and restaurant trade. 
flavor all its own. Pkt., 10¢c; oz., 15c; %4 Ib., 50c. Pkt., 15c; oz., 35c; % 1b., $1.00. 
MUSTARD 
Mustard greens are as healthful and nourishing as spinach. The leaves of Mustard are more tender, and the stems are not so long and coarse, 
The plants are in condition for use as soon as the leaves are the size of one’s hand. 
Culture. Sow broadcast or in drills 12 inches apart in March or April, or in the 
fall in September or October. Cut when 3 inches high. One ounce sows about 80 
feet of drill. An acre requires 4 to 6 pounds. 
220 FORDHOOK FANCY or OSTRICH PLUME, This beautiful curled 
Mustard is very handsome in appearance and of very mild, pleasant flavor. The 
leaves are curled and fringed, and the plant remains longer without running to 
seed than other kinds. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 15c; 14 lb., 35c. 
221 MUSTARD SPINACH or TENDERGREEN. A desirable, quick-growing, 
tender variety with long, broad, fairly smooth leaves of dark green; white mid- 
ribs; slow to seed. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 15c; 14 lb., 35c. : 
222 SOUTHERN GIANT CURLED. A large growing sort with succulent, 
pungent leaves of sweet flavor. The best variety for use as greens. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 15c; 14 lb., 35c. 
223 WHITE or YELLOW LONDON. Used for greens and the seed largely 
used for pickles and flavoring. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 15c; %4 Ihb., 35c. 
It is only in the home garden, where there is no loss of time 
from garden to table, 
You, too, can have garden-fresh vegetables, with unexcelled 
GROW WHAT YOU EAT. 
table quality. 

Southern Giant Curled Mustard 
ALL 10c PACKETS ARE 3 FOR 25c; ALL 15¢c PACKETS ARE 2 FOR 25c — When ordering, see page 64 of this catalog. 

