LOOSE LEAF VARIETIES 
537 OAK LEAF. Tender and Delicious. Fine for all Seasons. 
long standing home garden lettuce that is 
entirely unique and of the highest quality. The delicate, tender leaves 
are shaped something like oak leaves and grow close together in a 
compact attractive plant. The leaves may be cut repeatedly and make 
an appetizing delicious salad. It is easy to grow and will stand without 
bolting much longer than the regular loose-leaf varieties. A real treat 
in the garden during hot weather. 
Pkt. 15c; 14 Oz. 25c; Oz. 45c; 14 Lb. $1.20. 
539 SLOBOLT. (New.) Longest Standing Loose Leaf Type. A 
rand new and much improved leaf lettuce for home 
, gardens. [t will remain in prime condition without going to seed for two 
or three weeks longer than other kinds, even in hot weather. Plants form 
a thick cluster of large crisp curly leaves like Grand Rapids and the 
same plants may be picked for a long time. See photo and full descrip- 
tion on page 4. : 
Pkt. 20c; 4 Oz. 40c; Oz. 75c; 14 Lb. $2.00. 


538 PRIZE HEAD. Not a head lettuce but a loose leaved variety of the 
finest quality. The leaves are heavily tinged an attractive reddish 
brown, and are much curled and frilled. Grows rapidly, is ready early 
and is exceptionally crisp and tender. A popular favorite for many 
years. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz.-25c; 144 Lb. 75c, 4% Lb. $1.25. 

Two rows of the new Slobolt Lettuce in our Trials. 
Note that Slobolt is still in fine condition long after the other kinds have gone to seed, 
504 BLACK SEEDED SIMPSON. Fer the Home Garden. One of the best loose 
leaf varieties for the home garden. It is of ex- 
cellent quality, forming a large bunch of curled crisp and very tender leaves. The leaves can 
be used from the time the plants are small. We recommend it highly and thousands of our 
customers prefer it to any other kind. Quick-growing, dependable and highly satisfactory 
in every way. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 25c; 144 Lb. 65c; 4% Lb. $1.10. 
517 GRAND RAPIDS. The most popular curled-leaf lettuce for forcing. This variety also 
does well outdoors and is a popular kind for home gardens. The strain is very uniform in color 
and well curled and is used by many of the most exacting growers. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 25c; 144 Lb. 70c; % Lb. $1.15. 
518 GRAND RAPIDS U. S. No. 1. This is an improving forcing strain with robust plants and 
more finely curled leaves. Preferred by many growers for greenhouse use, and also for out- 
doors, as it will stand longer without bolting. Highly recommended. 
Pkt. 10c; % Oz. 20c; Oz. 35c; 144 Lb. 85c; 14% Lb. $1.35. 
507 CHICKEN. A very large lettuce that is grown to furnish green food for poultry. This 
variety does not head but grows a stalk about 18 inches high covered with immense leaves. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 20c; 144 Lb. 45c; 4% Lb. 80c. 
COS OR ROMAINE LETTUCE 
540 TRIANON SELF-FOLDING. The most Popular Cos Lettuce. Makes a compact 
upright growth of large heads a foot high which blanch perfectly white inside. The flavor is 
somewhat “‘sweeter’’ than most lettuce and is considered by many people the most delicious 
salad lettuce. The outer leaves are light green and very elongated, making fine firm heads. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 25c; 44 Lb. 70c; % Lb. $1.15. 
514 DARK GREEN COS. This strain has the same upright cylindrical growth as Trianon but. 
the outer leaves are of darker green color. It is exceptionally crisp and mild in flavor and is 
well liked by many growers. Excellent to sow in July as it stands frosts well. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 25c; 4 Lb. 75c; 4% Lb. $1.20. 


Black Seeded Simpson 
The favorite loose leaf lettuce for home gardens. 

“I do appreciate your seeds—last year Oak Leaf 
Lettuce was a revelation in quality and long standing.”’ 
Harlow D. Curtis, Manlius, N. Y. Feb. 9, 1946 
MUSHROOM SPAWN 
A New Type of Spawn—Better and Easier to Grow 
Mushrooms can be raised in a cellar or any other place where the tem- 
perature can be kept between 50 and 60 degrees. The beds are made of 
horse manure mixed with fine soil. Full directions for growing mushrooms 
are sent with each order of Mushroom Spawn. 
NEW TOBACCO PROCESS SPAWN. Our spawn is now prepared 
by a new patent process, using dried and crumpled tobacco stems, and 
will produce the finest white mushrooms. This new spawn is easier to 
handle, goes farther in planting and helps in repelling insects. It is a real 
improvement and is the best type of Spawn for both home and commer- 
cial mushroom growers. 14 lb. will spawn 35 square feet of bed. 
14 Lb. $1.35; Lb. $2.50; 5 Lbs. $11.50 postpaid. Write for prices on 
larger quantities. 

Mushrooms grown from Pure Culture Spawn 
MUSTARD 
A packet of seed will sow 50 feet of row; an ounce 300 feet. 
594 FORDHOOK FANCY. Long Standing. This beautifully curled 
'- mustard is very handsome in appearance and of very mild, pleasant 
flavor. The leaves are curled and fringed, and this variety has been 
595 LONG STANDING. (Southern Curled.) This new mustard is of 
the Southern curled type with large leaves, light green in color and 
well curled at the edges. It will stand three to four weeks longer than 
improved so that the plants will stand longer without running to seed 
than other kinds except the new Long Standing. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 20c; 144 Lb. 55c; Lb. $1.65. 
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the old kinds without going to seed. This is a great advantage both 
for the home garden and commercial growers. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 20c; 14 Lb. 50c; Lb. $1.50. 
