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or 120 feet of drill 
ce seed germinates quickly and may 
slanted as soon as the cold wet days of 
re past. The home gardener will find 
t to sow seed in rows 15 to 18 inches 
‘covering not more than 1% inch deep. 
leaved type may be thinned to an 
SO apart as soon as a few leaves 
formed and when large enough for the 
) may be thinned as used. In this way 
ce is provided at about the same rate as 
d for normal growth. 
nditions necessary to grow good 
tuce are rich soil, plenty of mois- 
steady growth from the time the 
e planted until the heads are ready 
A check in growth from lack of 
shment or moisture usually means no 
é 
s or in hot bed and set out as soon 
ge ither conditions are favorable. If this 
= ot practicable sowing may be made in 
tl n ground as soon as soil and weather 
onditions permit. The plants should be 
Lint anes 10 inches apart in the row and 
thorough cultivation given to keep down the 
weeds and conserve moisture. A light ap- 
lication of fertilizer, such as nitrate of 
soda, used after the plants have made some 
will be found very beneficial. 
PERIAL 44. Crisp-head. Best header in 
ot weather (80 days). Imperial 44 is the 
dependable header for eastern condi- 
that has been discovered to date. 
head is of the crisp Imperial type, 
solid, slightly flattened and of good 
market type and guality. If your planting 
_ of head lettuce is delayed until late spring, 
pee 44 is your safest choice. 
Fe L5c; oz. 40c; lb. $1.25; Wb. $2.25; 
be 4.25; 2 lbs. $8.25; 5 lbs. $20.00 
IMPERIAL 847. Crisp-head (84 days). This 
lettuce was intended for use in the Im- 
yerial Valley but has really found its 
ce in the East. Produces a medium 
zed, crisp, dark green head that is of 
_ remarkably fine quality. Resistant to heat 
_ and other unfavorable conditions. You 
should try Imperial 847 if you have trouble 
growing head lettuce. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; %41b. 85c; %1b. $1.50; 
Ib. $2.75; 2 Ibs. $5.25; 5 Ibs. $12.50. 
zs) 
IEW YORK 515. Crisp-head. The earliest 
heading lettuce of the New York type 
(72 days). A little earlier than New York 
, Which it resembles in general appear- 
ce. The large heads are solid, bright 
een in color, bleach to a beautiful white; 
vays crisp, juicy and sweet. New York 
5 has been bred for resistance to tip- 
rm and will stand hot weather better 
others of the New York type. It 
‘makes wonderful heads in the fall 
‘om late summer sowings. This is a 
in of New York (commonly called Ice- 
g by shippers) which is very success- 
= most gardeners. 
lc; oz. 25c; Alb. 75c; Wlb. $1.25; 
; 2 lbs. $4.25; 5 lbs. $10.00. 
<-SEEDED SIMPSON The best cut- 
id-come-again leaf lettuce (45 days). 
dely grown loose-leaf or cutting lettuce 
broad, light green, frilled and crum- 
ter leaves; the center leaves blanch 
st white. Growth is rapid and the qual- 
the crisp, tender leaves is excellent. 
in every garden where loose 
lettuce is desired. 
t. 10c; oz. 20c; Wlb. 50c; Yolb. 85c; 
5; 2 Ibs. $2.90; 5 lbs. $6.75. 
LEEK 
@o 
Bre 
ge, cylindrical and bulbous. 
TRARY 
One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill 
is a widely cultivated species of the onion family. 
shly esteemed as a fall and winter substitute for green 
\lso regarded by many as superior in tenderness 
vor when cooked. The leaves are flat and the stems 
Sow early in spring in 
to 15 inches apart, covering % inch deep. Thin the 
6 inches apart in the row and draw the earth about 
en cultivating. If one desires very white and tender 


LETTUCE 

New York 
EARLIEST WAYAHEAD. The earliest but- 
terhead lettuce; always sweet and crisp 
(70 days). Attractive tightly folded heads 
of medium size with bright green outer 
leaves while the inner leaves blanch to an 
appetizing rich buttery yellow. Heart is 
firm, creamy white, of excellent quality and 
sweet flavor. Highly valued for planting 
in frames early in the spring, or for grow- 
ing in the garden for an early or fall crop. 
As it holds its color nicely and stays crisp 
and tender_longer than any varieties, Way- 
ahead has become a favorite with home and 
market gardeners. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; lb. 60c; Yolb. $1.00; 
lb. $1.75; 2 lbs. $3.25; 5 lbs. $7.75. 
ICEBERG. The Original. Very popular 
crisp-head, tender lettuce for the home 
garden (75 days). The original Iceberg 
as offered here makes large, handsome 
heads of light green curled leaves with 
reddish tinged edges; hearts are crisp, 
tender, silvery white and of good quality. 
Must not be confused with the familiar 
New York or Wonderful lettuce which is 
commonly called Iceberg by growers, ship- 
pers, and some merchants. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; %lb. 60c; Wlb. $1.00; 
Ib. $1.75; 2 Ibs. $3.25; 5 lbs. $7.75. 
IMPROVED HANSON. A crisp-head lettuce 
which withstands extreme weather (73 
days). One of the earliest of the crisp- 
head lettuces. Entirely free from any 
bitter taste; is always crisp, tender and 
of a sweet flavor, not only in the well- 
blanched white heart but also in the 
outer leaves. Heads are large, quite broad, 
slightly flattened, the outer leaves being 
bright green. Its reliability for sure head- 
ing, even during midsummer, is widely 
known and has given it much of its de- 
served popularity. A wonderful home 
garden variety which is noted for its sure 
heading qualities even during hot weather. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; %%41b. 60c; Wb. $1.00; 
lb. $1.75; 2 lbs. $3.25; 5 lbs. $7.75. 
GRAND RAPIDS. Black-Seeded Simpson’s 
nearest rival (45 days). The easiest to grow 
of all lettuces. Forms a large bunch of 
intensely crimped and curled leaves which 
are exceedingly tender, crisp and sweet. 
Grown extensively under glass during the 
winter and valuable for growing outdoors 
during the spring, summer and fall. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; %4lb. 45c; Y%lb. 80c; 
lb. $1.40; 2 lbs. $2.50; 5 lbs. $5.50. 
Se mee a 
Se eats Babee 
ABEL’S SEED HOUSE, READING, PA. 
WHITE BIG BOSTON—Butterhead. Im- 
provement on Big: Boston; free of any red 
tinge (72 days). Large, uniform, solid 
heads resembling Big Boston but earlier, 
lighter green in color and without the 
reddish tinge on the outer leaves. Heads 
are tightly folded so that the large, solid 
heart blanches to a bright creamy yellow; 
tasty, crisp and always tender. An excel- 
lent heading lettuce for all seasons and also 
well suited for forcing. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; %lb. 60c; Wlb. $1.00; 
lb. $1.75; 2 lbs. $3.25; 5 lbs. $7.75. 
NEW YORK or WONDERFUL. Crisp-head. 
Heat resistant, sure cropper, reliable head- 
er (75 days). A largely used lettuce, com- 
monly called Iceberg. It is, however, 
widely different from the original Iceberg. 
The solid, compact heads, well grown in 
rich soil, often measure nearly 1 foot 
across and weigh heavily; outer leaves are 
deep green, heart blanches to a beautiful 
pure white, tasty, crisp and of delicious 
flavor. Plants are deep rooting so are quite 
resistant to heat; does best in spring and 
fall, but for main summer crop it has no 
equal. We do not recommend it for forcing. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; %lb. 60c; Yolb. $1.00; 
Ib. $1.75; 2 lbs. $3.25; 5 lbs. $7.75, 
NEW YORK 12. Crisp-head. An improved 
selection from the original New York or 
Wonderful (75 days). When properly 
grown on rich soil, heads grow very large, 
10 to 12 inches across, almost round and as 
solid as a cabbage. Leaves are dark green, 
the outer ones notched and slightly curled 
on the edges; the inner leaves are tightly 
folded, well blanched to a beautiful silvery 
white, crisp, sweet and tender. Has proved 
to be well adapted for successful growing 
in almost any locality in early spring or 
late summer and fall. We do not, however, 
recommend it for forcing. It is remarkable 
for its uniformity, sureness of heading, and 
attractive appearance. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 14]b. 60c; %lb. $1.00; 
* Ib. $1.75; 2 Ibs. $3.25; 5& lbs. $7.75. 
EARLY PRIZE HEAD. One of the best 
known loosehead lettuces (45 days). Forms 
large, tender, crisp, loose heads of bright 
green, attractively curled and crimped 
leaves, the outer ones having an overlay of 
brownish red. They have a decidedly sweet 
flavor, exceptionally crisp and _ tender. 
Valuable for the home garden, and in a 
class with Black-Seeded Simpson and 
Grand Rapids. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; lb. 50c; Yelb. 85c;3 
Ib. $1.55; 2 lbs. $2.90; 5 lbs. $6.75. - 
ROMAINE or COS. Distinct type, crisp, ten- 
der, and sweet (68 days). Paris White. 
Sometimes called Celery Lettuce because 
of its upright growth, the long, tender, 
light green leaves enclosing a well-blanched 
elongated heart. This Cos lettuce is self- 
closing so that it does not need tying up 
in order to blanch the center leaves, or 
heart, which have a refreshing, snappy 
flavor. It will stand more hot weather than 
other lettuces. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 141b. 60c; Yalb. $1.003 
lb. $1.75; 2 Ibs. $3.25; 5 lbs. $7.75. 
ABEL’S ALL THE YEAR ROUND. A va- 
riety for sowing in the fall for wintering 
over to have early head lettuce the first 
thing in the spring. Finest quality, solid 
heads with creamy yellow center. Sow the 
seed about August 15 to September 10. 
About the end of October set the plants 
to remain permanently in as warm and 
favorable situation as possible. Protect 
with straw during frosty weather. Heads 
begin to form in April. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; %4lb. 70c; Yolb. $1.10; 
Ib. $1.75. 
KOHL-RABI 
turnips. 
The edible part is the turnip-shaped bulb formed above the 
ground. It is tender and excellent when used before being 
fully grown, combining somewhat the flavors of cabbage and 
Seed should be sown in light, rich soil as early in 
spring as possible in rows 14% feet apart and when well 
established thin to 6 inches apart in the row. 
at intervals of 10 days will give a succession until hot weather, 
when they fail to grow well. Plantings made the latter part 
of July for fall use. 
Plantings 

ransplant when about 6 inches tall, setting 4 inches 
in trenches about 2 feet apart and gradually earth up 
“4 che Flag. The kind mostly grown for market. Pkt. 
. 25c; % lb. 75c; % lb. $1.25; lb. $2.00. 



Early White Vienna. An early, smooth, white, medium-sized variety 
having few leaves. Ready for use in about 10 weeks. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c. 
Early Purple Vienna. 
Pkt, 10c; oz. 40c. 
Later than Early White Vienna. 
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