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Our Own Schell’s Strain White Big Boston is so pure, so perfectly uniform, and of such superior quality that hundreds 
of our customers who specialize in growing this good Head Lettuce in large quantities are so highly pleased with their crops year 
after year they do not say “How much is it? They say “Send me 50 pounds,’’—‘‘Send me 10 pounds,’’"—‘‘Ship me 100 pounds,” 
—‘Mail at once 25 pounds of your Schell’s Strain White Big Boston.’’ We urge you to try it this year. (See page 20.) 
L E l ! U C E apart each way. From there set out in the garden as soon as the soil is warm, 
placing the plants 6 to 8 inches apart in rows 12 inches apart. Where there are no 
hot-beds or flats, sow the seed outside when weather permits and transplant outside. For loose-leaf or cutting Lettuce, sow the 
seed either broadcast or in rows; make sowings every 2 weeks for Lettuce all summer, and cut as it comes. Sowing jin rows is 
best, for then seed can be covered and plants cultivated. One ounce will produce about 2,000 plants. 
3 ; After many comparative tests of numerous strains, conducted on various muck 
Schell’s Imperial 44. soils, New York State Agricultural Experiment Station found Imperial 44 to be 
more especially adapted to the states bordering the Great Lakes and to the Northeastern States than other strains 
of Imperial. Also very successful in the Southern States for their winter crop. The plant is medium to large, spread- 
ing and develops close to the ground; leaves medium green, thick, very long and wide, and well folded around the 
head. Slower to bolt than others of this type. Pkt. 10 cts.; Zoz. 20 cts.; oz. 35 ets.; 14lb. $1; Ib. $3.25. Mr. 
B. Condurso, New Jersey, says ‘‘ Your strain Imperial 44 is the finest in the state; cuts95 % and better perfect heads.”’ 
Schell’s French-Head Lettuce. Among its many desirable qualities are earliness—it is ready for 
eeeeateeeen ee iene ernie tn ota SAT KEeL a Week tomtel days allead of big. boston: when sown at the 
same time; quality and appearance—it produces a beautiful, attractive uniform, compact head of light rich 
green, silvery cream-white inside and of unexcelled quality. A perfect shipper. Does not tip-burn easily; many ex- 
haustive tests under normal and under unfavorable growing conditions have proved it far more resistant to 
tip-burn than any other Lettuce. This is due to the nature of this variety, which develops unusual hardiness as 
HOW TO GROW LETTUCE. To grow head Lettuce early, sow the seed in 
February or March in boxes or flats or in hot-beds in close rows. When an inch 
or more high, transplant to other flats or coldframe. Set plants about 2 inches 
the plants begin to head. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; 14lb. 65 cts.; Ib. $2.25; 10 Ibs. $20. 
Giant Crystal Head Lettuce. forns {pe jargest 
tuces, crisp and tender; very fine for early summer. Soil where 
there is an abundance of moisture, properly drained, will pro- 
duce enormous heads. Try it. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; 
Alb. 45 cts.; lb. $1.50. 
Schells Hot-Weather Head Lettuce. 
An early Lettuce, producing good-sized, tightly formed heads, 
very tender and delicious. The inside is a rich cream-yellow 
and the outside a light green. Resists the extreme heat with- 
out going to seed. Fine for early and midsummer crop. Pkt. 
10 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; 14lb. 75 cts.; Ib. $2.50. 
Grong Rapids Peruce es ene ost popular 
pein Gere ers een eee =! Of. all’! loose-leaf. Lettuces. 
It is exceedingly tender, crisp, and the large, crimped and 
curled, fan-shaped leaves are beautiful, very attractive, and 
make a delicious salad. We supply great quantities of seed 
of it to gardeners for growing outside and also for in the green- 
house. It is excellent for both. It grows quickly and it surely 
does sell quickly. Grow an abundance of it. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 
20 cts.; 14lb. 45 cts.; Ib. $1.25; 5 lbs. $5.75; 10 Ibs. $10. 
Giant White Cos or Romaine Lettuce. 
Also called Celery Lettuce. It differs from other Lettuce in 
the shape of the leaves, which are long-spoon-shaped, upright. 
Let plants be 4 inches apart in the rows. If the tall, narrow 
leaves are drawn together and tied, they blanch the inner leaves. 
Served in the best hotels as ‘‘Romaine Salad.’ Try it. Pkt. 
10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; 14lb. 45 cts.; Ib. $1.50. 
Dark Green Cos. Same price as White. < 
Brittle Ice. The heads are tightly folded, blanch to a silvery 
white and are crisp and brittle. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; 
Yb. 50 cts.; Ib. $1.50. 
Early White Cabbage. Close heads; fine flavor. Pkt. 10 cts.; 
oz. 15 cts.; lb. 40 cts.; lb. $1.25. 
Black-seeded Simpson. Produces a mass of light green, 
curly leaves, each individual plant attaining a large size. 
Very fine. Desirable for home-garden and market where a 
loose-leaf Lettuce is wanted. Grows quickly. Pkt. 10 cts.; 
oz. 20 cts.; 1b. 45 cts.; Ib. $1.25; 5 Ibs. $5.50; 10 lbs. $10. 
California Cream Butter. Very large, solid heads, the inside 
of which is a beautiful, rich, creamy white. Pkt. 10 cts.; 
oz. 20 cts.; lb. 45 cts.; lb. $1.25. 
May King. This is practically the earliest head Lettuce. It is 
a very quick grower; heads are medium-sized and light green. 
The inside is a rich buttery yellow. Fine for market or home- 
garden. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; Mlb. 45 cts.; lb. $1.25. 
Wayahead. Medium-sized, tightly folded heads with rich, 
buttery, yellow centers. Extra early; excellent quality. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; Y4lb. 45 cts.; lb. $1.25. 
Early Curled Simpson or Silesia. Loose, curly leaves; fine 
for cutting in the home-garden. Pkt. 10 cts.: oz. 20 cts.; 
Yb. 45 cts.; lb. $1.25; 5 lbs. $5. 
Crisp as Ice. Large handsome heads, solid, crisp, and tender. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; 4lb. 50 cts.; Ib. $1.50. 
Hanson. Large head; crimped leaf. Everybody should grow it. 
Fine for market during the summer months. Pkt. 10 cts.; 
oz. 20 cts.; lb. 45 cts.; lb. $1.25. 
Prizehead. Large, loose heads tinged with brown. Pkt. 10 cts.; 
oz. 20 cts.; Mlb. 45 cts.; lb. $1.25. 
Salamander. For early spring, summer, or fall. Large heads 
of finest quality; slight tinge of brown on edge. Very tender. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; Mlb. 45 cts.; lb. $1.25. 
Winter Lettuce A variety for sowing in the fall for 
Meee ee ee Wittering eOver tOunave 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 favorable a situation as possible. 
Protect with straw during frosty weather. Heads begin to 
form in April. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 25 ets.; 14]b. 75 cts.; Ib. $2. 
One ounce will sow a row about 
K O H L RA B | 200 feet long. Ready in eight weeks. 
HOW TO GROW THEM. As early in spring as possible, 
sow the seed in light rich soil in rows 114 feet apart. When 
plants are well established, thin to 6 inches apart in the row. 
Early White Vienna. The most popular sort. Pkt. 10 cts.; 
oz. 35 cts.; 14lb. $1; Ib. $3.50. 
Early Purple Vienna. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 35 cts.; Mlb. $1; Ib. 
$3.50. . 
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