Che Famous Bibb Lettuce 
The Mid-Victorian era in the United States was featured by the love of good 
substantial living. One of the most important functions of that era was to set a 
good table, and the fame of one who could serve outstanding viands spread rapidly 
in the circles of those devotees of good living. 
The fame of Col. Bibb, a Kentuckian, was assured by his serving of the famous 
Lettuce which now bears his name. Not only was he lavish in his serving of it, 
but he favored many fortunate ones with seed so that in the middle of the last 
century Bibb Lettuce was eaten and enjoyed by many a gourmet. 
This famous Lettuce has recently undergone a revival. We had many requests 
for it long before we were able to obtain seed. This year the quantity of seed 
available, while limited, should be sufficient to supply most needs. 
Bibb Lettuce should be sown early, preferably in the cold frame so that the 
plants be set out early in April, and an outdoor sowing can be made no later than 
April 15th to 20th. It should not be considered as a hot weather Lettuce, but it 
can again be sown on the first of August for a splendid fall crop. If late spring 
sowing causes the plants to bolt to seed, do not discard the plant inasmuch as it 
loses none of its flavor after it has gone to seed. The clean and tangy flavor of 
this remarkable salad has caused many to observe that it can be eaten and 
enjoyed without any condiment or dressing. 
Liberal size pkt., 35c. 


























Bibb Lettuce 
Mason's Golden Kt tdget 
SWEET CORN 
Height 3 feet. Length of ear 4% inches. Three to five ears 
per plant. Matures in 56 days. We are offering for the third year 
this spectacular variety of Sweet Corn that should not be over- 
looked by any Victory gardener or home vegetable garden of any 
size whatever. The smallest garden as well as the largest garden 
can accommodate a sufficient planting of this delicious quick 
growing Corn. Succession planting can be practiced very practically 
inasmuch as this variety matures in 56 days. 
It is extremely difficult to portray the qualities of this worthy 
vegetable novelty. Suffice it to say that everyone who has tried 
it has really over-indulged their praise of it. 
The illustration to the left shows the actual plant growing. This 
plant distinctly shows four well developed ears, although it gives 
no idea of the height of the plant. The illustration at the bottom 
shows the actual size of the ears. Mason’s Golden “Midget Sweet 
Corn is a ‘must’ for every vegetable garden. 
Liberal size pkt., $1.00 each. 
No discount for purchases of multiple quantities. 
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Mason’s 
Golden Midget Sweet 
MASON’S GOLDEN MIDGET SWEET CORN Corn 
Actually growing under garden conditions. 


Actual size of ears 

