
LETTUCE-America's Favorite for Salads 


EARLY CURLED SIBERIAN 
KALE 
BLUE CURLED SCOTCH KALE (55 days)— 
This kale has proven to be one of the 
best known varieties for home and mar- 
ket gardens. It will stand extreme cold 
where winter kills other kale. It is very 
dwarf, beautifully curled, dark bluish 
green color, and keeps long after cutting. 
Pkt., 10c: oz., 15c: % lb., 50c: lb., $1.50, 
postpaid. 
SPRING KALE or HANOVER SALAD—This 
is a smooth leaf kale, sometimes called 
Hanover Salad, and is the best variety 
for sowing in the spring. It is tender and 
quick growing, being ready for cuiting 
from 3 to 4 weeks from seeding; al- 
though it is usually sown in the spring, 
it also thrives well when seeded in the 
fall, as it is very hardy, stands cold per- 
fectly and can be cut any time during 
the winter. 
Pkt., 5c: %4 lb., 15c; lb., 45c, postpaid. 
EARLY CURLED SIBERIAN—A very hardy 
and vigorous growing variety of spread- 
ing habit. While a green kale, it has 
a distinctive bluish tinge. The leaves 
are large, comparatively plain in the 
center, but are beautifully curled and 
frilled all around the edges. 
its crisp, fresh appearance long after be- 
ing cut. The favorite variety for fall 
sowing. 
Oz., 15c; 4 lb., 50c; lb., $1.50, postpaid. 
LONG SEASON—A distinct and hardy va- 
riety. The leaves are slightly curled, 
grows to a large size, and it remains 
green longer without going to seed than 
any other variety. This kale can be cut 
for market long after all other kales and 
turnip salad have gone to seed. The seed 
is not recommended for spring sowing. 
Sow from July to October. 
Oz., 10c: Y% lb., 35c; Ib., $1.00, postpaid, 
Due to present conditions, prices 
quoted herein are subject to change 
without notice and all offerings are 
subject to stock on hand. 

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LETTUCE 
Culture—To grow early lettuce the seed 
should be sown in January or February in 
seed boxes in the house or under glass. When 
the plants are large enough, they should ke 
hardened by exposure to cold weather hefure 
setting them outside. Transplant to rows 18 
inches apart and from 8 to 12 inches apart in 
tow. For later use the seed may be sown in 
tows outside in the spring and the plants 
thinned to the proper distance. For fall use 
sow in July and’ August. During severe 
weather plants should be protected with a 
covering of straw or litter, or they may be 
transplanted into cold frames to head during 
the winter. One ounce will produce’ about 
1,500 plants. 
BIG BOSTON—Has large, broad, smooth 
leaves with a solid heart, beautifully 
blanched, crisp, tender and of perfect 
form. Heads up under cold weather 
conditions and keeps longer after being 
cut better than any other kind. 
Pkt., 10c: oz., 20c; 4 lb., 50c: lb., $1.75, 
postpaid. 

BIG BOSTON 
EARLY WHITE CABBAGE—A splendid let- 
tuce both for forcing under glass and for 
sowing outside, either for summer or 
late fall use. It is a very hardy lettuce. 
Has large, firm heads, blanched hearts. 
Pkt., 10c: oz., 20c; % lb., 60c: lb., $2.00, 
postpaid. 
ICEBERG—A beautiful curled heading let- 
tuce, exceedingly crisp and _ tender. 
Heads of conical shape and medium size, 
fold tightly and blanch to-a beautiful 
white. The outer leaves are crinkled 
and light green, growing closely up 
around the head. 
Pkt., 10c: 0z., 25c; % lb., 75c; lb., $2.50, 
postpaid. 

EARLY WHITE VIENNA 

IMPERIAL NO, 847 
IMPERIAL 847—This is the variety grown 
in immense quantities on the Pacific 
Coast and shipped to eastern markets 
as “Iceberg.’’ Heads are very large, 
dark green, resists hot, dry weather, is 
very slow going to seed and is a sure 
header. The heads measure 12 to 15 
inches across and almost as solid as 
cabbage. It blanches itself naturally, is 
crisp, tender and of excellent flavor. 
Also known as Wonderful and Los An- 
geles. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c: % lb., 90c: lb., $3.25, 
postpaid, 
EARLY CURLED SIMPSON—An early let- 
tuce with loose but clustering leaves, 
which are green in color, slightly frilled, 
crisp, sweet and tender. This variety is 
especially adapted for sowing thickly 
in rows and cutting when the plants are 
young. 
Pkt., 10c: oz., 20c: Y% Ib., 50c; lb., $1.75, 
postpaid. 
BLACK-SEEDED SIMPSON—A very desir- 
able variety of the Curled Simpson. Does 
not produce a solid head, but a compact 
mass of leaves. It is not only a good 
forcing variety, but a desirable sort for 
early summer, as it stands the heat re- 
markably well. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 20c: % lb., 50c: lb., $1.75, 
postpaid. 
CHICKEN LETTUCE—This is not a heading 
variety for table use, but grows 3 to 5 
feet high, and is somewhat like kale in 
appearance. Jt produces an abundant 
growth of leaves, and after cutting it 
keeps on growing and makes an excel- 
lent green feed for chickens and rabbits. 
Pkt, 10c: 0z., 20c; % lb., 50c; lb., $1.75, 
postpaid. 
KOHLRABI 
EARLY WHITE VIENNA—tThe best variety, 
white and tender, combining somewhat 
the flavors of cabbage and turnip and 
makes a splendid dish if used; before. 
fully grown. Sow in April in 18-inch 
drills and thin out to 8 inches. For win- 
ter use, sow in June and July. One ounce 
to 200 feet of drill. 
Pkt., 10c: oz., 30c: 1% Ib., $1.10; Ib., $4.00. 
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