SUPERIOR LETTUCE 
For early plants, the seed may be sown in September and 
transplanted mto coldframes for protection during the 
winter, or sow in February or March in hotbeds with a 
moderate bottom heat. Cover lightly and thin sufficiently 
to prevent crowding; gradually harden by exposure. Trans- 
plant to the open ground im a sheltered location in April; 
set in rows 1 foot apart and 10 inches apart in the row. 
When heads begin to form, thin out by using alternate 
plants in the rows. For succession, sow in prepared beds as 
soon as the ground can be worked and at intervals of two 
weeks during the summer. To be crisp and tender, Its 
growth should be vigorous and rapid, which requires rich 
soil, well-rotted manure, and an abundance of moisture. 
One ounce will sow 120 feet of drill 
Great Lakes. A tight-heading summer Lettuce with 
superb crisp heads. Does equally well in cool weather. 
Pkt. 15c; 0z. 65c; 4lb. $1.75; lb. $6.75 
Hartford Bronzed Head. Forms large, compact, bronzy 
_red heads, shading to dark green toward root. Heart is 
rich cream-yellow; leaves thick and crimped. 
Pkt. 10c; 0z. 40c; lb. SI. 25; Ib. $4.30 
Chicken. Large-leaved tall- -growing variety producing an 
abundance of leaf growth which is stripped off for poultry 
green feed. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; W4lb. 65c; Ib. $2.00 
White Boston. Similar to white-seeded Big Boston 
Leaves are free from brown tint; heart buttery yellow 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; '4lb. 75c; lb. $2.40 
Black-Seeded Simpson. Large, loose heads of thin and 
exceedingly tender, light green leaves. Stands heat 
well; very early. Pkt. 10c; 0z. 25c; '4lb. 60c; Ib. $1.75 
Big Boston. Resembles Boston Market, but nearly twice 
as large. Desirable for forcing and outdoor planting. 
Pkt. 10c; 02. 35c; W4lb. 75c; Ib. $2.40 
May King. The head is of globular shape, hard and well 
closed. The lightly waved leaves are light green, with 
delicate ribs; the interior clear yellow, very tender and of 
fine flavor. Pkt. 10c;-0z. 35c; 14lb. 75c; lb. $2.50 
Oak Leaf. An easy variety to.grow.Semi-head or Ioose- 
leaf for spring, summer, and autumn. 
Pkt. 15c; 0z. 40c; 14lb. $1.30; lb. $3.90 
Grand Rapids. No better forcing type in the loose-leaf 
varieties. Pkt. 10c; 0z. 25c; '4lb. 65c; lb. $2.00 
Imperial New York No. 847. Pronounced by some gar- 
deners an improvement pis oie types of New York 
for spring and summer sowin 
Pkt. 10c; oz. wits IAlb. $1.25; lb. $3.40 
Hanson Head. Most reliable for outdoor cultivation. In 
good ground the heads grow large. Outer leaves bright 
green, inner leaves white, tender and crisp; free from 
bitter taste. Pkt. 10c; 0z. 25c; 14lb. 65c; lb. $2:00 
Imperial 44 (New York Type). Outstanding in many 
trials. Resistant to tip-burn; fine solid marketable heads. 
Pkt. 10c; 0z. 40c; 14lb. $1.50; Ib. $3.75 
New York No. 12 oe Angeles Iceberg). One of the largest 
varieties. Heads solid, crisp, and tender. This Lettuce 
must not be confused with Iceberg, which ts a different 
type. Pkt. 10c; 0z. 40c; 14lb. $1.25; Ib. $4.40 
Imperial New York No. 515. Stands hot weather well: 
resists tip-burn. Pkt. 10c; 0z. 35c; 14Jb. 85c; Ib. $3.00 
Cos, Trianon Self-Closing, or Romaine. Finest Cos 
Lettuce, forming long, pointed, compact bunches. Fresh, 
crisp, and mild even in hot weather; interior well blan- 
ched. Pkt. 10c; 0z. 30c; W4lb. 75c; lb. $2.40 

Red, White, and Yellow Onion Sets. 
| Red Onion Sets. 

BEST STRAIN ONIONS 
The Onion is not so particular about the character of the 
original soil as many suppose. Good crops can be obtained 
on almost any soil not too wet nor too dry, except a stiff 
clay, light sand, or hungry gravel. i is essential, however, 
that the land should be made rich b y the thorough i incor- 
poration of manure in clean tillage for at least two years 
from the sod; heavy or rather clayey or moist (not wet) 
loam generally produces the largest Onions. If coarse 
manure is to be used, spread on twenty or thirty loads to 
the acre about the middle of November and plow in, not 
very deep. In March or April, as soon as the ground can be 
worked, plow 4 inches deep, and spread on a good dressing 
of fine compost, bone dust, or fertilizer. Harrow and cross 
harrow until the soil ts fine and level. However early, a 
favorable opportunity to put in the seed should not be 
allowed to pass. Sow in drills 12 inches apart in ue garden 
and 14 inches apart for field culture; cover }4 inch. It re- 
quires 4 to 6 pounds for an acre; 5 pounds i is about right 
for medium-sized Onions. They require three or four weed- 
ings, but if care is taken in sowing to keep the rows straight 
and uniform, the wheel hoe will run so close to them that 
there will be but few weeds to remove by hand. If Onions 
once get choked with weeds they never fully recover so as to 
produce a good crop. A top dressing of high-grade fertilizer 
after the second weeding is very beneficial. 
One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill; 5 lbs. for one acre 
| Wethersfield Large Red. The standard red variety, form- 
ing large, round, somewhat flattened bulbs. Skin deep 
purplish red; flesh purplish white. A very productive 
variety that "keeps well and is one of the most popular 
for general cultivation. A superior market Onion 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 45c; 141b. $1.50; ABE $5.00 
Mammoth Prizetaker. Of enormous size, averaging from 
10 to 16 inches in circumference, anda good winter keeper. 
Outside is rich yellow, while the flesh is white, sweet and 
tender. Pkt. 10c; oz. 50c; 1A4lb. $1. 75; Ib. $6.00 
Southport White Globe. Yields abundantly, producing 
handsome and uniformly globe-shaped bulbs. The flesh 
is firm, fine-grained, and of mild flavor. 
Pkt. 10c; 0z. 60c; “Alb. $2.00; lb. $7.00 
Sweet Spanish. Seed of this variety is usually started 
inside. When transplanted, produces very fine large bulbs 
of mild flavor. Pkt. 10c; 0z. 70c; 14lb. $2.20; lb. $8.00 
Yellow Globe Danvers. An early and abundant cropper 
of large size. Very thick bulb with flat or slightly convex 
bottom and full oval top; small neck and rich, brownish 
yellow skin. Pkt. 10c; 0z. 50c; Mlb. $1. 50; Ib. $5.00 
White Portugal, or Silverskin. Very early; rather flat 
in shape, mild flavored. Does not keep so well as most 
other varieties. Pkt. 10c; 0z. 50c; 14lb. $1.75; Ib. $6.00 
ONION SETS 
Plant on good soil in 12-inch shallow drills, 3 inches apart 
in the drill, and cover slightly. The earlier they can be put 
in the ground, the better. Keep free from weeds and hill 
them up a little in the process of cultivation. They are 
ready for use as soon as the bulbs begin to be of fair size. 
Prices variable as to market. 
20 to 30 bushels (according to size) are required to set 
an acre in drills. Prices subject to change. Onion Sets are 
sold at the rate of 32 lbs. per bus., or 1 lb. per qt. 
Yellow Onion Sets. Qt. 40c; 4 qts. $1.50; pk. $2.60 
White Onion Sets. Qt. 45c; 4 qts. $1.70; pk. $2.95 
Qt. 45c; 4 qts. $1.70; pk. $2.95 
Special prices for larger quantities on application 
OKRA 
Grown for its green pods, which can be used in soups and 
stews. Sow the seed thickly in ordinary soil the middle or 
last of May, 1 inch deep in drills 2 feet apart. Thin to 10 
inches apart in the row. 
One-half ounce will sow 50 feet of drill 
Tall Green (Perkin’s Mammoth). Plants 31% to 4 feet 
tall; very productive. Pods long, slender, fleshy and of 
excellent quality. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; W%lb. 40c; Ib. $1.25 
Dwarf Green. Plants erect, 2% to 3 feet tall. Early and 
productive. Long green pods of good quality. 
Pkt. 10c; 0z. 20c; lb. 40¢; Ib. $1.25 

Hotkaps permit earlier plantings and give complete 
protection from winds and cold rains. See page 42. 


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