SUTTON’S PEERLESS. 
SUTTON’S NONSUCH. 

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SUTTON’S MAMMOTH WHITE. 
SUTTON’S WHITE HEART. 

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COS LETTUCE. 
(Lactuca sativa.) French, Laitue romaine. 
Sutton’s Peerless. 4 remarkably fine Lettuce somewhat resembling our Superb 
White Cos in habit, but with a very important distinction—the heart is much larger in 
diameter. A minor difference is the slightly paler green of the leaves. The plant 
remains a long time fit for table. Flavour all that can be desired. (Illustrated) 
per packet, 1s. 6d. and 2s. 6d.; ounce, 3s. 
‘I cannot speak too highly of your Peerless Cos Lettuce. It stood the dry weather far 
better than any other variety, grows to an enormous size, remains fit for use a long time, and 
requires no tying. Flavour excellent..—Mr. A. MITCHELL, Gardener to the Right Hon. Lord 
SHERBORNE. 
’ 
Sutton’s Nonsuch. possesses all the high qualities of our Little Gem, with the 
merits of increased size and longer endurance. The head is compact, crisp, and very 
sweet in flavour. (Illustrated)... ... per packet, 1s. 6d. and 2s. 6d.; ounce, 3s. 
Sutton’s White Heart. Habit perfectly self-folding, and very large specimens 
are often grown without the least trace of coarseness. The plants are almost as broad 
as they are high. In colour this variety is intermediate between White and Green 
Cos. Suitable for spring and autumn sowing. (Jlustrated) 
; per packet, 1s. 6d. and 2s. 6d. 
Sutton’s Mammoth White. Although this fine Cos Lettuce attains a large size, 
/it is not coarse, and has the great merit of standing a longer time before running to 
seed than any other variety in the Cos section. The immense heart is crisp, tender, 
and excellent; habit quite self-folding. Has won many honours on the exhibition 
table. (Jllustrated)... a ae ... per packet, 1s. and ls. 6d.; ounce, 2s. 6d. 
Sutton’s Superb White. Grows to a large size, self-folding in habit, turns in 
well, crisp and very sweet. Invaluable for summer use, as it does not readily run to 
seed ae cr zon ahs “ed ... per packet, 1s. and ls. 6d.; ounce, 2s. 6d. 
Sutton’s Dwarf Perfection. May be described as a counterpart of Sutton’s 
White Heart, except that it is smaller. The hearts form so quickly that Sutton’s 
Dwarf Perfection has a distinet value for forcing and for the early border. The 
plants require less space than is necessary for some other Cos varieties 
per packet, 1s..and ls. 6d.; ounce, 2s. 
Sutton’s Winter White. Large, yet compact in growth; leaves broad and very 
crisp; much appreciated for its flavour. Especially prized for autumn sowing, and 
has passed the ordeal of severe weather without protection 
per packet, 1s. and 1s. 6d.; ounce, 2s. 
Sutton’s Little Gem. An entirely distinct and most valuable Cos Lettuce. 
Dwarf and compact in growth and a beautiful colour. The solid hearts, which stand 
for a considerable time before running to seed, are highly esteemed by those who 
prefer a small, crisp Lettuce. May be sown both in spring and autumn . 
per packet, ls. and 1s. 6d.; ounce, 2s. 
Sutton’s Champion Brown. The hearts attain an immense size; habit self- 
folding; crisp, with fine flavour. Remains good for a long time; suitable for spring 
or autumn sowing. Very hardy ... she per packet, 1s. and 1s. 6d.; ounce, 2s. 
Sutton’s Black-seeded Bath. one of the hardiest Lettuces, hence its value 
for autumn sowing. Leaves broad, tinted brown on outside of plants, but the hearts 
are of a delicate golden hue, very tender and delicious in flavour. Our improved 
stock is far superior to that usually sold as Black-seeded Bath 
per packet, 1s.; ounce, 1s. 9d. 
Yeitch’s Superb White. This self-folding variety grows to an immense size, yet the compact 
hearts are of good colour and choice quality. Stands a long time before running to seed 
_ per packet, 9d. and 1s. 3d. ; ounce, 1s. 9d. 
Veitch’s Hardy White. Adapted for either spring or autumn sowing. The large hearts are 
crisp and very sweet. Does not readily run to seed, per packet, 9d. and 1s. 3d. ; ounce, 1s. 9d. 
Veitch’s Selected Bath, or Brown Cos. Hearts of enormous size, solid, and of excellent 
flavour. Extremely hardy, and is one of the last winter Lettuces to run to seed. Useful for 
either spring or autumn sowing ... iste ... per packet, 9d: and 1s. 3d.; ounce, Is. 9d. 
Paris White pkt. 92. and 1s. 3d.; oz. 1s. 6d. | White Cos... =f .-- per ounce, Ils. 
Paris Green ,, od. ,, 1s. 3d.; ,, 1s. 6d. | Mixed Cos Lettuce an . 10d. 

SUTTON & SONS, Seed Growers and Merchants, READING, ENGLAND. 
