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green, tinged with reddish brown when ma- 
yellow. The variety is exceptionally early nN 
forcing. Pkt. 10c; 0z. 20c; 44 lb. 60c; 4% Ib. The head is large and compact with 
~*Gondon’s Cabbage Head Lettuce =” 
> 
Big Money Maker—The King For Market Gardeners 
Originated on our Rock River Valley Seed Farm, and introduced in 1913. 
Thousands of customers will have no other kind. Recommended by critical 
market gardeners as the very best solid heading variety for Spring or Sum- 
mer months. It will not scald or burn and will make solid heads where 
all other sorts fail. Very crisp and tender. -Produces immense heads, 
8 to 10 inches across, and as solid as a Cabbage. It blanches beautifully. 
Crisp, Tender and Delicious. Absolutely Free from Bitterness. It fre- 
quently weighs two or three pounds. The head is a pleasing light green 
color. As an example of its “standing”’ properties, perfect Lettuces were 
cut from the same bed for upwards of seven weeks. Pkt. 12c; oz. 25c; 
14 |b. 65c; 14lb. $1.10; lb. $2.00, postpaid. 
447 Los Angeles or New York No. 12 
A new strain that produces enormous globular heads measuring up to 
12 inches in diameter and with such solidity that they often weigh 3 
pounds. The outer leaves are medium green and slightly curled at the 
edges. Pkt. 15c; 02. 28c; 14 Ib. 75c; 14 Ib. $1.25; Ib. $2.25, postpaid. 
445 Black Seeded Big Boston 
Or Lapp’s Black Seeded Cabbage Head 
This is an improved black-seeded strain of the famous Big Boston. 
Producing larger white heads, which are always tender and crisp, more 
compact and will stand shipping better than Big Boston. Excellent for 
forcing in the greenhouse, hot bed or cold frames, also for growing in 
the open ground. Pkt. 10c; 0z. 20c; 144 lb. 60c; % 1b. 95c; 1b. $1.75, post- 
paid. 
453 IMPERIAL NO. 44 
»Great Commercial Variety—One of the Latest Introductions. Sure-header, even 
during hot, dry weather. To date, Imperial No. 44 is considered the most de- 
pendable crisp Lettuce for the East. Heads medium large, slightly flattened, 
extremely compact; dark green, heavily savored leaves. We recommend this as a 
sure-header for commercial growers or home planters. Pkt. 15c; oz. 30c; 14 lb. 
 90c; Y% Ib. $1.50; Ib. $2.75, postpaid. 































438 Condon’s 
Cabbage Head 
The King of 
Head Lettuce 







One in Many Thousands 
Canton, Illinois. 
- Dear Sirs: 
First I want to say that the Seeds you sent me last year were wonderful and the 
Tomatoes called Condon’s Giant Everbearing are truly the Most Wonderful 
Tomatoes I have ever seen. I have seen lots and have raised lots of them, but 
none like these. Also your Yellow Wax Beans. 
Mrs. W. D. Nebergall, 447 N. 10th Ave. 

439 Improved Hanson 
Hot Weather Variety 
Grows to large size and is sure- 
448 Paris White Cos 
Also called Romaine 
Becoming steadily more popular. It makes 
a unique and delicious salad. Tall oval heads, : : S 
well-folded, light green outside and green- heading. Heads very solid and beau 
“ish-white at the heart. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; %4  tifully blanched, crisp, mild and ten- 
Ib. 60; 44 1b. 95c; 1b. $1.75, postpaid. der. One of the finest varieties to 
grow for market during the summer 
months. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 14 Ib. 60c; 
14 Ib. 95c; Ib. $1.75, postpaid. 
443 Iceberg 
‘A Sure Header Even 
in Hot Weather 
superb crisp-heading variety. 
446 May King 
Earliest of All Heading Varieties 
This is a compact cabbage or heading va- 
riety for the home garden and market, form- 
ing very firm heads of medium size and ex- 
tured. The inner leaves blanch rich golden 
outdoors, and is also very satisfactory for 
_ 95c; 1b. $1.75, postpaid. 
. broad brittle leaves. The outer leaves 
434 Big Boston 
are a light green edged with brown. 
iA 
A Select Strain for Gardeners 
A popular early Lettuce, with large, at- 
tractive heads often growing 10 to 12 inches 
across. Heads particularly well during the 
cool weather, forming a tightly folded light 
golden yellow heart which consists of beau- 
ifully blanched, tender, juicy leaves. Outer 
eaves show a slight tinge of brown at the 
edges. Pkt. 10c; 0z. 20c; 14 1b. 60c; 42 1h. 95c5 
lb. $1.75, postpaid. 



; 434 Big Boston—Old Reliable 
i. ie 
They are strongly ribbed and curl 
tight over the inner ones, which are 
tender, juicy, and very white. One of 
the best summer growing sorts be- 
cause of its ability to resist heat. 
Pkt. 15c; oz. 28c; 14 lb. 75c; 14 Ib. 
$1.25; lb. $2.25, postpaid. 
453—Imperial No. 44 


439 Improved Hanson 
