
! LETTUCE 
One ounce will sow 200 feet of drill. 
Sow in the open ground as early as possible, barely covering the seed. If the 
Give but little heat and plenty of 
Let plants in the beds be about 4 inches apart. As 
they increase in size thin them out or they will become weak. Plant for late use 
hotbed is used let it be started quite early. 
water and air on fine days. 
in a cool, partially shaded place in rich soil. 
CURLED, or LOOSE-LEAVED VARIETIES 
Early Curled Simpson. One of the earliest and best for market. Pkt., 15c; 
OZ GUC 4e LO DL s2oe 
Grand Rapids. This is regarded as the best forcing loose-leaved variety. 
Phy elocs (0z.,ng0Cen a l0., ole 125. 
Prize Head. W.S. An ‘early non-heading variety. Plants of medium size, 
Crumpled and frilled on the edges. Pkt., 
CABBAGE, or HEADING VARIETIES 
All Seasons. Large, handsome, extremely solid head; color a light grayish 
crisp and tender. 
% Ib., $1.25. 
green. Picts LoesmOz OCs 
Big Boston. 
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% Ib., $1.25. 
$1.25. 
Columbia No. 1. (White Seeded). A cross between Hanson and New York 
Improved. Adapted for early spring planting in the Middle Atlantic States. 
Heads medium dark green, crisp and of good quality. Outer leaves heavily 
ToCs OZR OCs 
blistered and frilled at edges: Pkt., 
Cosberg. Is a cross between a Cos variety 
‘ and Hanson. A good header and of excellent 
flavor, heat resistant, yellowish or pale color. 
We are recommending it as one of the best 
home garden varieties. Pkt., 15c; oz., 50c; 
% 1b., $1.75. 
Crisp as Ice. Medium size, compact head, 
eugy leaves tinged dark brown. Pkt., 15c; 
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Giant Crystal Head, or Iceberg. 
Large, solid, outside leaves bright green, in- 
side white. Pkt., LICE OZ MOOC TE YAM Oven oleae 
Golden Queen. A good forcing variety of 
a golden yellow color; heads solid. Pkt., 15c; 
OZ OUG AAR LOS lef Os 
Hanson Improved. Heads large, hearts 
quickly and stands the summer well. Pkt., 
TOGSOZ RS OCEMOAPLOMNS! 208 
Imperial No. 847, Blight-resistant. Heads 
are medium large, hard. Stands up well in 
summer, resisting tip-burn. Pkt., 15c; oz., 
oles a lb $I-75. 
Marshall’s Royal Summer. A large 
butter head, with thick leaves, dark green 
tinged and spotted brown. The inside of head 
is a rich yellow. Pkt., 15c; oz., 35c; 34 Ib., 
$1.25. 
Marshall’s Matchless. This Lettuce is 
now conceded by connoisseurs to be the finest 
Lettuce introduced in many years. It is a 
cross between a head variety and the Cos 
type. It forms a loose-leaved head and its 
delicacy and flavor put it in a class of its own. 
If you have room for only one kind of Let- 
tuce we strongly recommend our Matchless. 
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55c; 0z., $1.00. 
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Giant Crystal Head 
_or Iceberg Lettuce 
Fine for forcing in cold frames or for open ground. Pkt., 15c; 
TSC mOZaOOCe 
% Ib., $1.25. 
May King. Extra large, solid heads; light 
green outside, with clear yellow heart; very 
tender and of fine flavor; splendid forcer. 
lelitnn GOS aya, BHYGR YA Phi, CHLOE 
Miznonette. Distinct russet colored; very 
oie and compact. Pkt., 15c; oz., 35c; % Ib., 
New York, or Wonderful. Large, solid 
heads; inside very white. Pkt., 15c; oz., 40c; 
Y% Ib., $1.50. 



Cos Lettuce 
Tennis Ball (Black-seeded or Salamander). 
A very distinct head with few outer leaves. 
| ig WS Uyny etapa ay, (Mea 
Wheeler’s Tom Thumb. A splendid 
forcing variety. Pkt., 15c; o0z., 35c; % Ib., 
$1.25. 
White Boston. Similar to Big Boston, dif- 
fering in being a lighter green without the 
brownish tinge on the borders. Pkt., 1c; 
oz., 35c; % Ib., $1.25. 
ROMAINE, or COS VARIETIES 
These are distinct from the ordinary Lettuce, 
and much liked on account of their crisp, tender 
quality. They produce long, narrow leaves, 
blanched by drawing in the outer leaves and 
tying. 
Eclipse Cos. A perfectly distinct variety. 
It is the dwarfest Cos Lettuce. Pkt., 20c; 
oz., 7ocs % Ib., $2.75. 
Paris White, or Trianon Cos, Ro- 
maine, One of the finest varieties for sum- 
mer use. Pkt., 15c; oz., 35c; %4 Ib., $1.25. 

Marshall’s Matchless Lettuce 
KALE, or BORECOLE 
One ounce will sow 150 feet of drill. 
Sow about the middle of April in prepared 
beds, covering thinly and evenly; plant out in 
June following the directions recommended for 
cultivating Cabbage. 
Very 
5c; 
Curled Dwarf Green Scotch. 
dwarf and spreading; best strain. Pkt., 
oz., 45c; M% Ib., $1.75 
Curled Siberian Improved. Uniformly 
dwarf; green curled; hardy. Pkt., 15c; o2z., 
30c; % 1b., $1.00. 
KOHL-RABI 
One ounce will sow 300 feet of row. 
This delicious vegetable should be in every 
vegetable garden. It forms a bulb at the base 
of the stem above the ground. Successive sow- 
ings should be made throughout the season and 
good cultivation is necessary. Use the bulbs of 
Kohl-rabi when they are about the size of an 
apple as they become hard and stringy if grown 
too long. 
Early White Vienna. Very early_and 
should be used before being fully grown. Flesh 
white with greenish white skin. Pkt., 20c; 
Y% oz., 55c; oz., $1.00. 
Early Purple Vienna. Similar to the 
preceding, except in color. Pkt., 20c; % oz., 
55c; oz., $1.00. 
LEEK 
One ounce will sow 200 feet of drill. 
The Leek is very hardy and easily cultivated; 
it succeeds best in light but well enriched soil. 
Sow as early in the spring as practicable, in 
drills 1 inch deep and 1 foot apart. When 6 to 8 
inches high, transplant in rows 10 inches each 
way, as deep as possible, that the neck, being 
covered, may be blanched. 
Giant Elephant. Extra long and thick, 
snow-white stems, grows to an immense size, 
with dark green leaves. (No seed) 
Large American Flag. The most desir- 
able for market or family use. Pkt., 25c; 
Y% oz., 90c; oz., $1.75. 
Marshall’s Giant. The largest and best 
Leek for exhibition. Highly recommended as 
the choicest variety in cultivation, of a mild 
and delicious flavor. (No seed) 
Musselburgh, or Carentan. A very 
large variety of superior quality. Pkt., 25c; 
% oz., 90c; oz., $1.75. 

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Marshall’s Matchless Vegetable Seeds 
