



BROOKLYN, N. Y. 

a RELIABLE SEEDS 
LETTUGE, continued 


New York, or Wonderful. The broad, dark green leaves are beautifully curled and 
fringed at the edges, while the heads are large, solid and very tender. Pkt. 10 cts., 
Loz. 15 cts., oz. 30 cts., 141b. 90 cts., lb. $3.25. 
Prizehead. For those who prefer a Leaf Lettuce, Prizehead will be found a most 
reliable variety. Leaves large and spreading, somewhat ruffled and exceptionally 
tender. Easily grown. Pkt. 10 cts., 4oz. 15 cts., oz. 25 cts., 4lb. 70 cts., Ib. $2.10. 
’ A superb Lettuce and undoubtedly the 
M. H. B. & Sons Salamander. most popular of all summer sorts. Heads 
are well formed, compact, light green in color and unsurpassed in quality. It is one 
of the most satisfactory Lettuces for growing outdoors and highly recommended 
for both the private garden and market-garden. Also sold as ‘‘Early Tennisball.” 
Pkt. 10 cts., 402. 15 cts., oz. 25 cts., Ib. 70 cts., lb. $2.10. 
Unrivaled. Similar in almost every way to Big Boston, except that the color is solid 
green without any tinge of brown whatever. Pkt. 10 cts., 44o0z. 15 cts., oz. 25 cts., 
14\b. 70 cts., lb. $2.10. 
LETTUCE PLANTS. See page 28 







Lettuce, May King. See page 15 
Lett ; 
Paris ain Cos 
ROMAINE, or COS LETTUGE 
MH. B. & Sons’ Mammoth White Cos: j.r¢2° obione 
heads, well rounded at the top; light green 
in color and of excellent quality. Although 
it is not quite as early as the Paris White 
Cos variety the heads are considerably 
larger. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., 441b. 70 cts., 
lb. $2.35. 
Paris White Cos. This variety is becoming 
more popular every year. The outer leaves 
are dark green, while the inner ones closely 
overlap each other, forming a handsome, 
well-blanched head of creamy white. 
Distinguished from the American cabbage- 
head type of Lettuce by its long narrow 
leaves, forming oblong - shaped heads. 
Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., 41b.70 cts., lb. $2.35. 
MUSTARD SPINACH 
Tendergreen. The smooth, thick, dark 
green, glossy leaves are ready for use in 
five weeks from time of sowing. Slow to 
seed and resistant to heat and drought. 
Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., Ylb. 40 cts., 
Ib. $1.25. ; 
One ounce will sow 
. Leek 200 feet of drill 
One of the three vegetables principally used for flavoring soup. Both for summer and winter 
use sow seed during April and May in drills 4% inch deep, and when quite strong, usually the 
early part of July, transplant in rows 12 inches apart and 5 inches apart in the row. Plants 
should be slightly trimmed before setting out. 
Large American Flag. The best variety for the home-garden. Early, very large, and withstands 
considerable cold weather, though it is mostly grown for summer and early fall. Pkt. 10 cts., 
loz. 30 cts., oz. 50 cts., 4 1b. $1.50, lb. $5. 
Brunjes Winter. Can be left to stand outdoors during the winter and will remain in fine con- 
dition until the following spring. Very solid and firm, but not quite so large as the preceding. 
Pkt. 10 cts., 4oz. 30 cts., oz. 50 cts., Ylb. $1.50, lb. $5. 
MUSTARD One ounce will sow 75 feet of drill 
__ The leaves impart a sharp, pungent flavor to salads and are also highly esteemed when cooked 
like spinach. For a succession, sow seed 14 inch deep, in drills 8 inches apart, every few weeks 
from early spring until September. 
Southern Giant Curled. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., 4lb. 40 cts., lb. $1.25. 




—the vitamin-hormone plant stimulant. Just 
Reg. U.S, Pat. Of. mix one teaspoonful to a gallon of water. Then 
fy ? ‘water the soil around the roots. Stimulates 
coe ; backward plants and regenerates roots. Use on 
- seedlings, shrubs, rose bushes and trees. 1 oz. 
makes 10 gallons solution. Yzoz. pkt. 25 cts., 3-oz. can $1, Ib. can $4. 

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