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LETTUGE, continued 
New York, or Wonderful. The broad, dark green leaves are beautifully curled and 
fringed at the edges, while the heads are large, solid and very tender. Pkt. 5 cts., 
oz. 20 cts., 141b. 50 cts., lb. $1.50. 
Prizehead. For those who prefer a leaf Lettuce, Prizehead will be found a most 
reliable variety. Leaves large and spreading, somewhat ruffled and exceptionally 
tender. Easily grown. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., 14lb. 40 cts., lb. $1.25. 
? A superb Lettuce and undoubtedly the 
M. H. B. & Sons Salamander. most popular of all summer sorts. Heads 
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are well formed, compact, light green in color and unsurpassed in quality. It is one 
of the most satisfactory Lettuces for growing outdoors and highly recommended 
for both the private garden and market-garden. Also sold as ‘‘Early Tennisball.”’ 
Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 ets., Yb. 40 cts, lb. $1.25. 
Unrivaled. Similar in almost every way to Big Boston, except that the color is solid 
pout ee any tinge of brown whatever. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts, Mlb. 50 cts., 
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Lettuce, May King 
Lettuce, 
Paris Witke Cos 
ROMAINE, or COS LETTUGE 
large oblong 

heads, well rounded at the top; light green 
in color and of excellent quality. Although 
it is not quite as early as the Paris White 
Cos variety the heads are considerably 
larger. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., Ub. 75 cts., 
Ib. $2.50. 
Paris White Cos. This variety is becoming 
more popular every year. The outer leaves 
are dark green, while the inner ones closely 
overlap each other, forming a handsome, 
well-blanched head of creamy white. 
Distinguished from the American cabbage- 
head type of Lettuce by its long narrow 
leaves, forming oblong shaped heads. 
Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., 1b. 50 ets., lb. $1.50. 

For succession sow: spring, Mam- 
moth Black-seeded Butter; summer, 
M. H. B. & Sons’ Salamander; fall, M. 
H. B. & Sons’ Big Boston. 
One ounce will sow 
Leek 200 feet of drill 

One of the three vegetables principally used for flavoring soup. Both for summer and winter 
use sow seed during April and May in drills } inch deep, and when quite strong, usually the 
early part of July, transplant in rows 12 inches apart and 5 inches apart in the row. Plants 
should be slightly trimmed before setting out. 
Large American Flag. The best variety for the home-garden. Early, very large, and withstands 
considerable cold weather, though it is mostly grown for summer and early fall. Pkt. 10 cts., 
oz. 50 cts., tb. $1.60, lb. $6. i : f ante See 
Brunjes’ Winter. Can be left to stand outdoors during the winter and will remain in fine 
condition until the following spring. Very solid and firm, but not quite so large as the pre- 
ceding. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 50 cts., Zlb. $1.60, lb. $6. 
MUSTARD One ounce will sow 75 feet of drill 
The leaves impart a sharp, pungent flavor to salads and are also highly esteemed when cooked 
like spinach. For a succession, sow seed 4 inch deep, in drills 8 inches apart, every few weeks 
from early spring until September. 
White English. The best for salad; grows rapidly. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., +]b. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts. 

—the vitamin-hormone plant stimulant. Just 
Rea.U. 5: fen On: mix one teaspoonful to a gallon of water. Then 
I water the soil around the roots. Stimulates 
oie backward plants and regenerates roots. Use on 
seedlings, shrubs, rose bushes and trees. 1 oz. 
makes 1000 gallons solution. Oz. can 50 cts., 3-oz. can $1, Ib. can $4. 

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