LETTUCE 
CULTURE. Lettuce is the most popular of all salad 
plants and at the same time is one of the easiest to grow 
due to its comparative freedom from disease and insects. 
Seed may be sown in the open from April 20th to August 
1st, or planted in the house or in frames any time after 
March 10th. 
Rows should be 1% feet apart, plants four inches apart 
in row after thinning. One ounce of seed will sow 150 
feet of row, 2 to 2% pounds required per acre. 



Grand Rapids Lettuce 
LOOSE LEAF VARIETIES 
Grand Rapidsx 43 to 45 days 
The most popular variety to grow for market. When 
exposed for sale it retains its handsome fresh appear- 
ance longer than any other variety. Leaf is curly and 
of light green color and crimped at the edge. Pkt. 5e; 
oz. 10c3; % lb. 30ec; 1 Ib. $1.00. 
Black Seeded Simpsonx 4O days 
One of the best and most popular varieties of Leaf Let- 
tuce. Color light yellowish green, its large leaves are 
thin, tender and sweet. One of the finest for home gar- 
den and a favorite market lettuce.. Very heat resistant. 
Pkt. 5¢e; 0z. 10e; ™%4 Ih. 30c; 1 Ib. $1.00. 
45 days 
Prizehead 
The name is rather deceiving, Prizehead being a crisp 
and tender, loose leaf sort with a reddish brown tint of 
fine quality. Of quick growth and sweet flavor, distinct 
from any other variety. One of the best for the home 
garden. Pkt. 5e; oz. 10c; ™%4 Ib. 30c; 1 Ib. $1.00. 
Chicken Lettuce 
So called on account of the abundance of greens it fur- 
nishes for poultry feeding or for rabbits. Will come 
quickly again after cutting. Will send up stalks three 
to four feet long. Of little value for table use. Pkt. 5e; 
oz, 1003; 1% Ib. 30e3 1 Ib. $1.00. 
HEADING VARIETIES 
CULTURE FOR HEAD LETTUCE. If lettuce plants have 
been started indoors they should be transplanted as soon 
as they begin to crowd. Place them six to twelve inches 
apart in the row in extra rich soil and if the sun has 
become very hot, it will be best to furnish partial shade. 
Sterling 63 days 
The earliest of the heading varieties, fine for forcing, as 
well as for the home garden. A grand lettuce, very 
sweet, crisp and beautiful in appearance. PkKt. 5e; oz. 
15e; %4 Ib. 40c; 1 lb. $1.10. 
May Kingx 63 days 
A large early compact heading variety unequaled for 
early spring planting. The outer leaves are of a light 
yellowish green, tinged with reddish brown. The heart 
bleaches to a rich golden yellow, having a fine, rich 
buttery flavor. Pkt. 5¢e; oz. 15¢e; % Ib. 40c3; 1 Ib. $1.10. 
Big Bostonx (White Seeded) 76 days 
A heading variety forming a good sized solid head which 
is yellow and of splendid quality. The outer leaves are 
bright green and edges are tinged with brown. Pkt. 5c; 
oz. 15¢c; % Ib. 40c; 1 Ib. $1.10. 
Due to present conditions over which we have 
no control, all prices quoted in this catalog 
are subject to change without notice. 
Prices 


Crisp as Ice 74 days 
A large solid head with outer leaves variegated brown 
and green. Has a delicious flavor and is the ideal lettuce 
for the home garden. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; %& Ib. 50c; 1 Ib. 
$1.50. 
Iceberg 80 days 
Heads are large and firm and well blanched. Color of 
leaves is light green with faint brown tracing on the 
border. A quick grower, heads always crisp and tender. 
Pkt. 5e; oz. 15¢; % Ib. 40c; 1 Ib. $1.10. 
80 days 
Hanson Head 
An old reliable sure heading sort. Color clear light green. 
A fine variety for midsummer planting as it stands the 
hot weather better than most sorts. Much in demand by 
both the market and home gardener. Pkt. 5e; oz. 15¢; 
% lb. 40c; 1 Ib. $1.10. 
75 days 
New Yorkx No. 12 
It roots 
A very large, late popular heading variety. 
deeply and therefore can resist the hot dry weather, 
making it very desirable for late planting. The color is 
a clear dark green, the heart blanching beautifully, being 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 25ce; % Ib. 70e; 
crisp, tender and delicious. 
1 Ib.’ $2.00. 
Cosberg 76 days 
seeded 
A white 
home garden head- 
ing variety. Heads 
small and compact. 
Outer leaves light 
yellowish green, 
crumpled and frill- 
ed. Heads in sum- 
mer and resists tip- 
burns. PKt. 5e3; oz 
25e; % Ib. 7Oe; 1 
Ib. $2.00. 
Imperial No. 44% 
82 DAYS. Has very 
long ~- well-folded 
leaves and produces 
hard well-formed 
heads under favor- 
able conditions. New York Head Lettuce 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 25¢; % Ib. 7O0c;: 1 Ib. $2.00. 
72 days 
Salamander 
It forms large solid heads of thick, smooth, tender leaves 
of fine quality. It withstands hot weather remarkably 
well, and remains in head a long time before going to 
seed. Therefore, can be planted any time during the 
Summer. One of the best outdoor heading varieties. Pkt. 
5c; oz. 20ce; 1% Ib. 60c; 1 Ib. $1.75. 
MUSHROOM SPAWN 
One bottle—spawn size enough to seed an area 85 to 40 
Square feet, with full directions how to grow mushrooms, 
$1.15, postpaid. 
MUSTARD 
A very quick growing foliage plant that is grown prin- 
cipally for greens. Mustard greens have a rich flavor 
and are fully as healthful and nutritious as spinach. 
Giant 
Southern 
Curledx 
Used large- 
ly for salads 
or greens. 
Grows very 
large with a 
beautiful 
curled leaf. 
Very tender, 
of fine fla- 
vor. Pkt. 5e; 
oz 10ce; % 
Ib. 25e3; 1 Ib. 
75¢e. 


Southern Giant Curled Mustard 
Smooth’ Leaved 
An excellent variety with very large, light green, fairly 
smooth leaves, borne well above the ground. Very pro- 
lific and hardy. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c¢; %4 Ib. 25e; 1 Ib. 75e. 
Tendergreen 
A mild-flavored mustard-spinach. Foliage may be used 
for greens when plant is quite young and until it is 
matured. Cook same as spinach or other greens. Grows 
fast with long, broad, fairly smooth leaves. Pkt, 5e; oz, 
10c; % Ib, 25e;3 1 Ib. 75e. 
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